Panic in California sparks bank suspensions and a death
San Francisco experiences a banking crisis as the National Gold Bank and Merchants Bank close due to coin shortages while public confidence wavers. President Ralston of Bank of California dies by suicide after a day of turmoil, with runs on several banks and mixed prospects for repayment and recovery across the city.
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San Francisco
Natival Gold Bank and Trust Company
Merchants Bank
Francisco
New York City
Bank of California
Hs Paper
Nalosal Gold Rank and Trust Company
Oshr Sks
Bass
Tiesey L. Davis
Exchange Bank
Cain
Totet
London and
San Francino
Anglo California Bank
First
National Geld
Bank of Healsh Columbia
Packie
Raletun
Hibernia Bank and Savings Bank
National Gold Bank
Trust Company
Merchants’ Exchange Bank
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Warren Leland
Palace Hotel
Kalston
Bevats
Chamber of Coromerce
WM. C. Ralsto
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St James
Mr. Ralston
Wilhiaw C. Ralstan
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Vanaria
Garrison
Donatiue
Kelley A Co
Tits City
Coleny
Laidlaw
Dawkin
Stok Exchange
Smething
Baeis
National Gold Bank and Trust Company
Colton
Cotton Exchange
New-York
Labdiow
Lakllaw & Co
Baok
San Peau Cinco
Ciiy
National Gold Bank Air Trust Company
Whiel
Bank of California, Ring
Willian C. Ralston
Panama
Ger Tison
Garr Vtte & Ralston
Fritz
Donatine, Kelly & Co
Avis Stom
Herald
Laren
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Nevada
Pood and
Orion
Nevadashank
California Nook
Puta Fallice
Califor
Palace
Ama Panu
Ban Francisen
London
Mont Atrittine
Death by Own Action Impacts Denny Case In San Francisco
Reports describe the death of William C. Ralston and the subsequent bank failures and market reactions in San Francisco. The piece details Ralston’s rise in California banking, involvement with the Bank of California, and the financial turmoil affecting deposits, gold transfers, and local merchants.
Work of Canal Reform Arrests Assemblyman Lord in Bribery Case
A report from Albany datelined August 27 describes the arrest of former New York Assemblyman George D. Lord in Rochester on bribery charges. The Canal Investigation Commission alleges Lord, while in the Assembly, aided a contract or payment scheme to secure his vote on a relief bill connected to dredging projects, with payments routed through John Hand and associates. The case involves testimony and details about payments totaling 40,000 dollars, of which 10,000 allegedly went to Lord. The proceedings extend to grand jury action and a potential trial in Albany with bail set at 15,000 dollars.
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California
Milla
Mile
Sacramento
Kinthe
Ralston
Hank
Calfornia
Halston
Mills
Tulston
Permal
Bernie
Mr. Ralston
Belmont Valley
Tis House
Anil Scearinis
Ted
Belmont
Lila
George D. Lord
Joan J. Mand
Lond Arnested
Rochester
Lord
Meicy
Delavan
Atany
N.Y
Orr
Magone
Canal Investigation Commission
Assembly
John
Uialley
John Hand
John Jool
Black Rock Harbor
Buide
Investigation Commission
Toland Tammany
New York
Charles Stebe Ivate
Edgar K. Leonty
Delavan House
C. Davie
Lot
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Bennett Ash Sgu
Polk
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Cathy
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Coapee Iy
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Alexander Ey Orr
Danind Mazen
Istice
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Saad
Supreme Court
Thesety Hall
Minty
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Osborn
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Daniel Rose
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Alexander Ee Orr
John J. Hand
Aastine
Flincs
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New-York
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George D. Lond
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Bowie
Canal
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Testimony on William Hand case and canal relief actions
The transcript covers questions about Chapter 585 of 1871 and the relief of John Hand, papers prepared for Canal Commissioners, and parties involved led by George D. Land. It details receipts of funds, duties in recording accounts, and signed documents for the relief claim and related proceedings before the Canal Commission.
Tennessee Planter Abassinated in Open Daylight
Menara Aug 27 James R McNeil a well known planter living 14 miles below this city on the Ackanana side was assassinated in the morning. He had just left a field when shots were fired and he fell along the road. He died from a wound in the breast. Local papers report it as a suicide.
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Tennessee
Menara
James R. McNeil
Ackanana
McNeul
Goethe in America and the Goethe Statue Tribute
A long reader letter reviews Goethe influence on American culture, noting the statue arrival and public festivities. It contrasts Goethe with Homboldt and Schiller, traces his impact on American thought, literature, and philosophy, and surveys how U.S. authors and readers engaged with his works from Werther to Faust and beyond.
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Goethe
Lufkin America
Elemenia
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Treouns
Germany
Hombollt
Schiller
America
Europe
Ameriea
Colcovista
Royal
George Banecrest
Jefferson
Franklin
Irving
Cowper
Christian Morls
Milton
Naepoleon
Dana
Buccaneer
Wilson Harkiood
Maprsine
Gil Issa
Sone
Bryant
DHS
England
Washingston Irving
Emerson
Beton
Longfellow
Whittier
Homes
Tevyelitur
Hawthorne
Lowell
Bancroft
Prescott
Motley
George Ticklor
Charles Follen
Boston
Harvard College
Everett
Carlyle
Boxartu
Soren of Werther
Grantof Laggan
Albert
Coleridge
Shiller
Wallen Areia
Charles T. Brooks
Bayard Taylor
Faust
Tn Meister
Yeaver
Werther
Starr King
Prlpp
B.A. Brockis
Baus
Beon
Calvert
Kuma Lazarus
Amerie
Wong
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