Western and Southern Bank Deposits Hit New Highs
The comptroller of the currency reports bank deposits rose 14 percent in the past year with the largest gains in the west and south. A Manila native appears in Yankee attire smoking a cigarette signaling new freedom. Eldress Dorothy Durgin of Concord Illinois, a renowned Shaker, died. she joined Canterbury Shaker society at age eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Eldress Dorothy Durgin
Concord
N. Il
America
Shakers
Canterbury
British defenders retreat as Khartoum falls to native forces
Report notes Gordon killed and Khartoum captured on January 26 1885. British forces withdraw to regroup for a new push after a protracted siege lasting thirteen summers. Navy prize money totaling 200 900 is awarded for the Manila victory, with Admiral Dewey receiving 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Khartoum
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Montijo
The Klondike Gold Rush Casts Grim Toll
The article notes arrivals of fortune seekers from the Klondike alongside reports of ruined hopes and failing health. It mentions despair and, at times, deaths by one’s own hand as part of the perilous pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Palestine to have a daily paper in Jerusalem
The report notes plans to establish a daily newspaper in Jerusalem led by Yehouda a Russian native and Turkish subject. The item follows varied notes on Ismail Effendi's horse near the Mount of Olives, and other unrelated European and American topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Jerusalem
Yehouda
Russia
Ismail Effendi
Emir Smith
Mount of Olives Parkway
Creek elder Jack Pot, 108, lives peacefully with four wives
A Canadian exchange reports that Jack Pot, an Indian of the Creek nation, at age 108, lives in comparative peace with his four wives and is consoled for the death of his 22 predecessors. His sound teeth are said to be a third set nature has endowed him with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pot
Russia as a multinational empire a study in weakness
The text argues Russia’s vast, diverse population undermines solidarity. With over 100 nationalities and more than 60 languages spoken, the vast army cannot guarantee cohesion or strength, revealing structural weaknesses in what seems a powerful nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Manufacturing Quietly Drives Domestic Comfort
The article notes 500000 sewing machines made yearly in the country, with at least 65 factories employing about 10000 people and yearly receipts exceeding 15000000 dollars. It argues the sewing machine has become indispensable to domestic life and now needs no brass band to announce its value to housewives.
Mrs George Curzon bears rare British empire role
The article contends no American woman has held such a part in the British empire before Mrs George Curzon. It notes the marquis of Wellesley, famed India ruler and twice viceroy of Ireland, married an American, a daughter of Richard Caton of Philadelphia and descendant of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Curzon
Marquis of
Wellesley
India
Ireland
Richard Caton
Philadelphia
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Welcome Home Spanish War Veterans Honored
A warm collective greeting greets returning Spanish War veterans. Though some saw no battle, they showed courage by volunteering for service. They endured a long summer and proved their mettle, and their timely return is cause for general rejoicing.
Osage City Man Receives Maine Fund Share
J Hallberg of Osage City Kansas received a $35 check from the Navy Department auditor with a letter explaining the money is his share of a New York raised fund for relatives of those killed aboard the battleship Maine. Hallberg's son ran away over five years ago. later his name appeared on the Maine dead list and Hallberg sent a photo and description to the navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh. J. Hallberg
Osage City
Kan
Navy Department
New York
Maine
Wallberg
A Weeks History in All Parts of the Union
Summary of late war and international developments across the United States and Spain. Relieved captains and reorganized fleets, ship orders for the Maine and Missouri, and ongoing peace talks with Spain. Insurgents in the Philippines yield to Otis while Aguinaldo asserts independence. U S forces plan occupations in Cuba Manila Puerto Rico and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Iowa
Silas Terry
Long
J. C. Watson
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Cramps
Maine
Vigo
Spain
Toral
Santiago
Otis
Manila
United States
Malolos
Philippine National Assembly
Aguinaldo
Montero Rios
Senate
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
New York
Paris
Camp Wikoff
Long Island
Society of the Army of Santiago
Gen. Shafter
San Juan
Military Commission
Supreme Council of War
Admiral Montijo
Dewey
Manila Bay
Madrid
Government resignations and July revenue rise reported
Nationwide business volume exceeds previous years. Mr Day resigns as secretary of state and Assistant Secretary Moore also steps down. July internal revenue receipts total $27,804,673, a net increase of $5,331,710 from July 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Moore
Seven Day US Business Failures and Maritime Tragedies
In the seven days ended the 16th there were 174 business failures in the United States, up from 164 the prior week. A steamer collided with the schooner Alice Jordan off Martha's Vineyard, nine Jordan crew members drowned. Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis, died at Narragansett Pier. Patrick Kelly and two others drowned in Middletown, Conn. A fire in Stafford Springs, Conn. suffocated John Marsh and Ernest Branford. Findlay Douglas of Greenwich won Morristown amateur golf championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Martha's Vineyard
Mass
Alice Jordan
Jordan
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Brooklyn
Washington
St. Louis
Winnie Davis
Jefferson Davis
Narragansett Pier
R. J
Patrick Kelly
William Kelley
William Gorman
Middletown
Conn
John Marsh
Ernest Branford
Stafford Springs
Morristown
N.J
Findlay Douglas
Greenwich
Multiple Wrecks and Political Nominations Across States
A railroad wreck on the Big Grande near Saparino Col kills conductor D M Riley engineer John Pittinger and fireman Fred Proctor. Henry R Wolcott of Denver is nominated for governor by Colorado Republicans. Nellie McGuffin kills Joseph F Villier and his child in Louisville then dies by suicide. Marshall Field Philip D Armour and Norman B Ream reportedly seize control of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A boiler blast at a sawmill near Evergreen Ala kills Bud Archer and three relatives. A Chicago and Northwestern special sets a Chicago to Omaha record of 493 miles in 9 hours 29 minutes. Earthquakes felt in Sioux City Ta Bloomfield Neb Elk Point and Hurley SD. James E Jones wins the Wisconsin Democratic nomination for Congress on the 140th ballot. Gen George W Smith ex-treasurer of Illinois dies in Chicago at 61. Chevalier Maxmilian de Proskowetz consul-general of Austria-Hungary in Chicago is killed after a fall from a train near Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Riley
John Pittinger
Fred Proctor
Saparino
Denver
Henry R. Wolcott
Colorado Republicans
Louisville
Nellie McGuffin
Joseph F. Villier
Marshall Field
Philip D. Armour
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Evergreen
Ala
Bud Archer
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Omaha
Sioux City
Bloomfield
Neb
Elk Point
Hurley
S. D
James E. Jones
Congress
Wisconsin
George W. Smith
Illinois
Fort Wayne
Ind
Maxmilian de Proskowetz
Austria-Hungary
New York
Wheeler Renominated in Alabama's Eighth District
In the eighth district Gen Joseph Wheeler was unanimously renominated for Congress. In Columbus Brig Gen Joseph T Haskell died at 60. He led the Seventeenth Infantry at El Caney Cuba and was twice wounded. The Interstate Baseball League ended with Dayton as champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Joseph Wheeler
Columbus
Joseph T. Haskell
Seventeenth Infantry
el Caney
Cuba
Fred Benfield
Emma Jungenberg
Emil
Chicago
Dayton
Riots Burn Foreign Missions in China and Caribbean Storm Toll
Reports indicate attacks and arson on American and French missions in Ifo Chon China. A hurricane in St Vincent killed 300 and left 20,000 homeless. Diaz announced peace with foreign nations in Congress. John Hall, longtime Fifth Avenue pastor, died in Belfast aged 69 while abroad. Sultan ordered arm surrender by Muslims in Candia Crete. Remains of Elizabeth I remained buried in Vienna Capuchins church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifo Chon
China
West Indies
St. Vincent
Diaz
Mexican Congress
Mexico
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Belfast
Ireland
Europe
Candia
Crete
Elizabeth
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Imperial
Church of the Capuchins
Vienna
Grain supplies update and multiple global incidents
The report lists U S grain in store on the 19th including wheat 10 185 000 bushels corn 19 249 000 oats 4 625 000 rye 625 000 barley 660 000 and notes a string of calamities and events from a fatal family shooting in West Virginia to shipwrecks fires and epidemics across the United States Europe and Asia with notable items on Aguinaldo onions and Vesuvius observers and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ward Wolfe
Churchville
W. Va
Emily
Newburyport
Mass
Adolphus Cote
Gustave Morrean
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Boston
James Harlin
Scotch Ridge
Nellie Lahne
Brush Creek
Clinton
Great Lakes
R. A. Alger
George Grey
South Australia
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
London
Elmwood
N. Y
Europe
Naples
Robinson Cherry & Co
Washington
Plainwell
Mich
Minor News Items Highlight Notable Figures and Estimates
Lieut John W Heard is the U S Army champion pistol shot. The National Household Economics association meets in Omaha October 13 14. Prof J W Johnson former president of Oregon State dies in Eugene. Jacob Billings 90 hosts Billings reunion in Boston. Farm surplus in North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota estimated 148 million dollars. New post offices added Hobson Va Sigsbee Ark Dewey Nc Sampson Fla Manila Ky. Wesley Gaines born a slave and member of AME bishops. Mark Twain declines Newport lecture. Judge A C Thompson named U S district judge for southern Ohio. Rev Dr Albert S Hunt dies in Brooklyn at 72. Arkansas governor vote totals given. Cog road to Pike’s Peak to switch to electricity with 50000 cost. Richard Busteld dies in New York. Lincoln appointee brigadier general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Oregon State University
Eugene
Ore
Jacob Billings
Billings
Boston
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
United States
Hobson
Sigsbee
Ark
Dewey
N.C
Sampson
Southern District
Ohio
Sage
Alberts. Hunt
American Bible Society
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arkansas
Jones
Auten
Morgan
McKnight
Winnie Davis Dies at Narragansett Pier
Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis died at noon Sunday at the Rockingham hotel Narragansett Pier R I. She had malarial gastritis diagnosed weeks earlier and suffered relapses amid hopeful rallies. Mrs Davis watched at her bedside with sorrow as physicians reported her calm resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Winnie Davis
Jefferson Davis
Rockingham Hotel
Miss Davis
South
Davis
Winnie
Uneasiness at Naples as Vesuvius Eruption Intensifies
Naples reports a rising threat from Vesuvius with lava flows spreading toward Vedrino valley. The observatory has sunk from 610 to 27 meters above sea level as seven new craters appear, reviving fears of a repeat eruption like 1872. London notes a St. Petersburg briefing linking the Austrian empress’s assassin to anarchist networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Vesuvius
Vedrino
London
The
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Luechenni
Europe
United States
New York
Wheeler Reelected Unopposed in Alabama District
Gen Joseph Wheeler was unanimously renominated for Congress in Alabama's Eighth district with a large primary vote and no opposition. The report notes this as the first since the war began. The Gran Antila arrives in New York marking the first Spanish steamer to reach port since April. The Social Democracy of America selects land in western Washington for its first colony to be established within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irmingham
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
New York
Havana
Spain
Tacoma
Wash
The
Social Democracy of America
Washington
Ministers Resign Over Dreyfus Case Review In France
Paris September 19 ministers Zurlinden and Tillaye resign after cabinet approves a special commission to review the Dreyfus documents. Gen Chanoine named war minister successor. Senator Godin joins cabinet. Brisson vows a full revision probe with a justice ministry panel while crowds cheer for reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
War Zurlinden
Tillaye
Gen. Chanoine
Godin
Elysee Palace
Faure
Justice
Ministry of Justice
Zurlinden
Brisson
War Office
M. Sarrien
M. Brisson
Death of Capt. Allyn Capron Affects Army Ranks
Washington reports Capt. Allyn Capron of the First Artillery died at Fort Meyer Virginia after a Cuban campaign illness. He advised artillery tactics and served with Gen Shafter in Santiago where his battery excelled. His son Capt. Allyn K. Capron of the Rough Riders was killed in action. Burial likely in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allyn Capron
First Artillery
Fort Meyer
Capron
Shafter
Santiago
Allyn K. Capron
Rough Riders
Capt. Capron
Florida
Military Academy
Arlington National Cemetery
Troops Plans for Islands Aired at Washington Conference
Washington officials and Gen. Miles settled troop levels for occupation of Cuba Manila Puerto Rico and Honolulu. Cuba would require 50 000 troops Manila 20 000 Puerto Rico 12 000 and Honolulu 3 000. About 85 000 men total including those already there to be deployed. Movement begins at once with Cuba arrivals slated for mid October. Milwaukee report notes arrest of John Harvey Myers president of the Home Building and Loan association on embezzlement charges involving 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Cuba
Honolulu
Puerto Rico
Meiklejohn
Miles
Pacific
Milwaukee
John Harvey Myers
Home Building and Loan Association
Spain names peace commission members
Madrid dispatch reports Senor Montero Rios as president of the peace commission with General Cerero and Senors Abnarzuza Villarrutia and Garnica. The choice prompts criticism for lacking cross party balance and the hope for national unity amid looming military influence and possible pronunciamientos. The U S mission to Paris includes William R Day Cushman K Davis George Gray and Whitelaw Reid sailing aboard the Campania with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Montero Rios
Senate
Cerero
Abnarzuza
Villarrutia
Garnica
New York
Tribune
Paris
Sagusta
Senor Silvela
Spain
Cortes
Almenas
Senor Sagasta
Weyler
Senor Polavieja
Daily Mail
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Peace Commission
Peace Commission
Philippine Islands
United States
Cunard Line
Campania
William R. Day
William P. Frye
Cushman K. Davis
George Gray
Whitelaw Reid
End of Spanish American War Commission Work in San Juan
The military commission in San Juan reports evacuation plans and government property transfer are set. Admiral Schley says departure could occur within a week if transports arrive and a military government may form within a month. Puerto Ricans dispute a $400,000 bank sum claimed by the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Military Commission
Schley
Spain
Three Drowned In Connecticut River Near Moramus
Three men Patrick Kelly 26 William Kelly 24 and William Gorman 18 drowned in the Connecticut river off Moramus after a sudden squall while returning from St. John's church. John Hines survived or was left behind as the boat overturned during the brief storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Connecticut
Moramus
Patrick Kelly
William Kelly
William Gorman
John Hines
Moraraus
St. John’s Church
Gift to Drake University boosts endowment and funds
Des Moines notes ex Gov F M Drake donating 24000 in cash to Drake University. half funds the Mary J Drake endowment in memory of his wife, the rest to the general fund. Total cash gifts from Gen. Drake to the school reach about 150000 plus real estate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Ta
F. M. Drake
Drake University
Mary J. Drake
Gen. Drake
Well Known Educator Dies In Wisconsin
Prof. G. G. Williams a former president of the State Teachers' association and longtime science teacher at West Superior High School died Sunday in Ashland from typhoid fever. Burial will be in West Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Wis
G. G. Williams
State Teachers’ Association
West Superior
Ashland
Sickness Rising Among Lawton Troops at Santiago
Washington reports illness spreading in Gen. Lawton's Santiago command. Nearly one in six soldiers are on the sick list, though fatalities remain low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Government Looks to International Action on Anarchists
Rome reports the government has proposed that the powers pursue international action against anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Debtor disposer shows $88,000 liabilities in Parson case
In Burr Oak the estate of Daniel F. Parson is reported by assignee Himepaugh to total liabilities of 88000 with only 12000 in assets. Books indicate over 80000 due depositors leaving them practically nothing. In Dedham Massachusetts Gen Stephen M Weld declines McKinley war commission offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Mich
Daniel F. Parson
Burr Oak
Himepaugh
Dedham
Mass
Stephen M. Weld
War Investigating Commission Oy
McKinley
Wedding Gift Pledge From A Lost Umbrella Tale
In Brooklyn Life a humorous exchange centers on a wedding invitation for Mr. Long. Mrs Short suggests sending something, while Mr Short recalls a $10 umbrella he lent to Mr Long and plans to gift him back that borrowed item as a present.
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