Memorial Urges Ship Canal From Great Lakes to Gulf
A 19th century committee presents a memorial to the Vice President and Speaker requesting government backing for a ship canal linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf. The proposal seeks federal support to advance the canal project and navigable waterway across the Atlantic coast states, with advocates urging congressional action and early hearings.
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Committee of Fifty
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Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent event or identifiable names. The readable portion lacks clear subjects, locations, dates, or outcomes to form a factual summary.
National Bank of Commerce Closes in Kansas City
The National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City closes its doors as a bank examiner takes over. It owed $12,604,000 to depositors and $60,000 to other banks. Deposits had fallen from about $25,000,000 to $16,953,069 since August 22, with loans and discounts reduced by $4,050,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
national bank examiner
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GEO S RODDER & CO Bargain Day Lead Items on Sale
Heavy demand overruns our supplies on former bargain days so we selected the lead ers and best things to offer below factory cost. Readable items include trays with scrapers, tops, pans, bath towels, pick sets, hangers, soap wraps, bread trays, filet accessories, and more with Saturday prices.
Bill for Postal Banks
Senator Carter of Montana introduces a bill to create savings banks under the postmaster general and treasury secretaries. Deposits start at one dollar, with a $200 monthly limit per person, 2 percent annual interest on eligible balances, and deposits kept in U.S. depositories with potential treasury investments in U.S. bonds.
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Carter
Washington
Montana
Secretary of the treasury
United States
Drops Dead in Senate Messenger William Seward
Washington dispatch reports Major William T. Seward, a Senate messenger for seven years, collapsed at the Capitol entrance. A Guilford, Connecticut resident and Civil War veteran, Seward was described as a wandering soldier of fortune amid a long career of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seward
Washington
William T. Seward
senate
capitol
Seward
Hawley
Connecticut
Guilford, Conn
seventh Connecticut volunteer infantry
Bank Vault Heist Reported After Missing Funds
Disjointed OCR notes describe a bank heist where several hundred forefellers demanded deposits. An expert from Pittsburgh opened the vault and $77 was found missing, with references to a thresher and managers. The fragmentary text mentions Lyndova and the International Exchange bans and a missing person last week.
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Titer Pa
Doe
Internations
Lyndova
Pittsburg
General Gill Endorses Gray for President Bryan backs VP bid
General Gill of the Mercantile Trust in Baltimore declares Judge George Gray of Delaware safe and sane for president with William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for vice president. He notes his past opposition to Bryan but asserts Bryan’s radical money stance has faded and his abilities remain strong for national leadership.
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Gill
Bryan
Baltimore
Johan GH
Mercantile Trust and Deposit company
George Gray
Dela Ware
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Gray
Gil
TAKAHIRA FOR AMBASSADOR STATE DEPT DISCUSSES ACCEPTANCE
Washington notes Baron Takahira, Japan’s ambassador to the United States, is the favored choice to succeed Viscount Aoki. The State Department signals readiness to receive him, and Tokyo has informally suggested sending him again to Washington as envoy. The move follows the elevation of the legation to an embassy.
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State Department
Washington
Baron Takahhira
Haly
Japan
Viscount Aoki
Heatt
United States
Baron Takahira
Tokio
Baron taka hira way
agai
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