Fragmentary Telegraphic News From The World
The item compiles brief notes on global events including a New York manufacturing conference, a Brooklyn yard initiative, and a Nebraska assault in Omaha. It mentions civil service investigations to pause until fall, Cheyenne and Rosebud incidents, a Pittsburgh passenger ship, and various miners and labor disputes.
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tSelen
A. Creighton
Omaha
Neb
John “Pebonek
Kion
Oreighton
Bematoe Pritchard
Son
Civil Service Reform
Civil Service ‘Ldw
Washington
Cheyenne
Indiana
Hoover
Iece
Rosebud
Teria Olty
Mont
MeKi Hes
Monetary Commission Proposed to Study Banking and Currency
Representative Stone of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to authorize a monetary commission. The panel would study banking and currency laws, report needed changes, codify existing statutes, and may request government information. The commission would convene in Washington and report to Congress by November 10, 1897.
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Washington
Stone
Pennsylvania
Monetary Commission
Ita
Baid Commission
Ite
Bald Commission
Congress
Brewers Buy Beer Stamps Amid Tariff Bill Uncertainty
Heavy demand from brewers for beer stamps at 73¢ discount under current law as tariff bill nears passage. Collectors report over 1 2 million stamps purchased, straining inventories and forcing reduced requisitions to reserve stamps for legitimate trade needs.
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Washington
Elifea
de Meer
Re Bureau
St. Bee
Armor Plate Frieghts and Armor Firms in Government Talks
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Longhan pressed Carnegie and Bethlehem to supply armor for the Wisconsin Illinois and Alabama at about 300 dollars a ton. Carnegie is reportedly weighing selling its plant to Russia, a rumor echoed by ordnance experts though Carnegie reps deny knowledge. The government seeks urgent replies and intent from the firms before proceeding under the law.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Longhan
Carnegie and Bethlehem Companion
Wisconsin
Illinoia
Alabama
Carnegie Company
Ruslan
Ordnarie
Carnegian
Thia City
Seroentes
Beekeeper Inquiry Sparks Department Discussion
A short discussion notes that the matter was brought to the department's attention and caused inquiry into the pats authority. The report from the bees governor reached the minister who was informed and expressed satisfaction with the action taken by newspapers in reference to Charte Priest.
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Siete
Fevered Mine Unrest Drives Sheriff Deputies To Guard Mines
Pittsburg and Canonsburg districts report mass miner marches and deputy sheriffs guarding key mines. 800 Finleyville miners move on Bundla, with expected actions at Turtle creek Plum creek and Bandy creek sites. Canonsburg to Hite mine guards and injunctions mark rising tensions amid new weighing and pay laws.
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Pittsburg
Finleyville
Bundla
Bheri Lowry
Mincs
New York & Cleveland Company
Turtle Creek
Plum Creek
Bandy Creek
Canoneburg
Cook Mines
Clark
Washington County
Arbitration Commision
Mill Working at Wheeling Conference Signals Labor Tactics
In Wheeling West Virginia workers and organizers led by Debs and Ratchford held a Fairmont conference to map future labor actions. They advocate immediate noncooperation with nonessential work and aim to prevent strikers from taking jobs. Coal shortages ripple to Chicago as refineries suspend operations amid rising prices and stock concerns. Local reports note expected striker movements and mine activity, with tense prospects for resumed production.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Preatien, Ratchford
Fairmount
West Virginia
Ratchford
Debs
Chicago
Admiral Gherardi Rescues Crewman In Bold Sea Plunge
On the Texas at the Cobb dock a second whaleboat broke loose. Ensign W R Gherardi plunged overboard to save landsman Avaplan after Speere and three seamen followed him. Avaplan sank briefly but was rescued. Speere was saved. The act drew cheers and echoes prior Maine rescue.
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New York
Nooklent
Texas
Cobb Dock
Navy Yard
W. R. Gherardi
Bancroft Gherardi
John Avaptan
Speere
Gherard
Ile Coat
Avaplian
Speers
Avaplan
Gheranti
Maine
Carolina
Alaskan towns deserted as rush to Klondike grows
Dr F Dickinson of Kodiak reports unprecedented Alaskan gold fever driving residents toward the Klondike. He says trading posts fear depopulation as two weeks of departures increase prospects of a practically deserted coast, with prospecting limits and scarce means to operate many industries. He notes Cook Inlet offers space for thousands and urges a poor man to seize the opportunity.
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San Francisco
Alaska
Bertha
F. Dickinson
Kodiak
Cook Inlet
Dickinson
Clondyke
Better Wait Till Spring The Clondyke Fever
New York July 28 The Clondyke fever remains high as travelers seek fortune in Alaska. Officials warn departures should be postponed since Yukon work days are limited to about 100 yearly, while 268 days are snowbound with frozen ground.
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New York
Alaskan
Yukon
Yukon River
States
Eldocado
Arkell Eyes Goldfields Claim in Clondyke Estate
W J Arkell of Arkell Weekly Company says he expects to claim gokfields in Clondyke district by discovery right for E J Glave estate. Glave led Alaska expedition in 1890 91, organized by Arkell of Leslie's Weekly. A second item notes ships at Brooklyn Navy Yard ready for duty as repairs rush to finish. A separate report records 45 drowned when a boat capsized near Bamburg engine works on the Fibs River.
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Caima
Clondyke
New York
W. J. Arkell
Arkell Weekly Company
Gokfields
E. J. Glave
Glave
Alaska
Leslie's Weekly
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navyard
North Atlantic
Siz
Mamburg
Bamburg Engine Works
Bis
Senate Tariff Debate Rages Before Adjournment Vote
Senate discussions on the tariff conference report stretch toward adjournment. Allison presses for a final vote while Pettus Morgan and colleagues block early timing. Turley takes oath as new Tennessee senator. Tillman presses to discharge the contingent expenses committee and attacks sugar and agricultural schedules as deceptive.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Pettus
Morgan
Allison Gnally
Clinton
Jones
Aronna
Pettigrew
Aldrich
Tevnavessee
Thomas B. Turley
Harris
Bate
Turley
Tillman
Federation
Nevada
Gallinger
Congress
Chilton
South Carolina
Global Tariff Readied as President Signs Act
Washington reports treasury officials prepared to implement the tariff once signed by the president. Copies dispatched to customs nationwide. collectors to switch from the old law upon notice of presidential approval. Officials praise the measure as largely free from defects and ready for regulatory setup.
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Washington
Treasury
Wheat market signs and crop outlook in weekly report
Chicago market week notes a temporary 5 cent rise in July wheat with a tendency to sell as traders expect new wheat to hit markets. Demand from mills seems modest, indicating farmers may choose to hold or slow sales while harvest-led marketing rises. Global outlook remains firm with predicted higher prices and strong American involvement. government production figures are disputed by traders.
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Chicago
Aveerica
Oklahoma
London Times
Europe
Austria
Hungary
Danube
Servia
Bulgaria
Romania
Asatria
Market Prices and Commodities From San Francisco Markets
A broad daily listing shows prices for dairy meats and produce including butter creamery at 13¾ cents, eggs and poultry rates, beef and mutton around 60 to 66 cents, fish like halibut 49 cents and salmon up to 4.60, fruits such as apples 20 cents per box, cherries 18 to 25 cents, and varieties of nuts and grains with wheat around 25 per ton and corn about 30 per ton. The report notes Japanese agricultural efforts dominate much of the country’s arable land.
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Walla Walla
Graham
California
Oregon
Burbanks
Hope
Washington
San Francinco
Sam Soaggin
Mountain
Bowen
Wheat and industry notes from Oregon towns
Reports show steady growth across neighboring towns with wheat harvests projected around 15 million bushels in Eastern Oregon and Sherman county’s crop estimated at 8,000,047 bushels of excellent quality. Infrastructure concerns include a decayed base bridge at Sheridan and a Mapleton fish hatchery debate. mining near Gold Hill and civic affairs in The Dalles are also mentioned.
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Golden Mandard Quarts
Gold Hill
Jackson County
Mathiowa
Corvallis
Black Dog Bar
Oregon
Rheridan
Falla City
Dallas Independent
C. W. Brock
Sherman County
Mapleton
Dalles
Otez
Gilliam County
University of Oregon Monthly
Guiaire
Regenter and Pree
Dent Chapman
Washington notes on region developments and new leadership
Reports from Washington state cover the Pacific soldiers' reunion in Westport, John P. Fay chosen president of the University of Washington board of regents, a light-draft vessel near Wenatchee, and an Aberdeen ice factory enabling halibut shipping from Cape Flattery. cattle shipments from Big Bend to eastern points, a new shingle mill in Whatcom County, a Seattle superior court judges convention, Whitman monument work, salmon runs, the Amt piano at the Ferry Museum in Tacoma, the sack shipping season at Walls Walla penitentiary, and the jute mill output and trade details.
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Seattle
Whitman Monument Association
Walla Walla
Pacific Northwest
Ferry Museum
Tacoma
Oregon City
McCarver
Walls Walla
Iis
Olympia
Sey
Babee
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