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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1893
Page
2
Nebraska headlines report fairs at Dodge and Boyd counties, crop yields in several districts, bank troubles in Plainview and Columbus, thefts and prosecutions, and upcoming gatherings from August to September. The piece covers wheat and corn prospects, railroad travel, and political notes on congress.
In a full House caucus, Crisp secured renomination for speaker by acclamation after Turner of Georgia nominated him. Holman spoke, then Kerr of Pennsylvania was renominated for clerk. sergeant-at-arms saw Snow of Illinois win over Voter of Ohio.
News notes summary: Detroit hosts the eighth annual Brotherhood of St. Andrew convention in September. Congress to probe Acting Mint Director Preston. Wisconsin farmer William Nonemacher kills wife and three children then attempts suicide. Richard Sharke killed by son-in-law William Giles near Marysville Kansas after family quarrel. Ashland lumber showers assault non union workers. Denver Safe Deposit and Trust assets 400000 liabilities 100000. Senator Vance touts free coinage stance. gold imports rise in London. Kansas Rep Harrig declines to join Democratic caucus. Cherokee Strip crossing permission contested. Canadian waters fishing fees proposed. Philadelphia Packing and Provision Co receiver appointed. large failure reported. Lincoln Nebraska Savings Bank threatened with closure. stockholders bond offer of 1506000. ten days to file bond. Homestead seekers warned of further action.
The American Bimetallic League convened in Chicago on August 1 with over 800 delegates from Dermotrists, Republicans and Populists. Leaders like Blaine, Sherman, Carlisle and Warner urged full repeal of the Sherman act and restoration of free coinage at 16 to 1, arguing silver demonetization harms the economy and labor.
Ex Governor Campbell of Ohio said he will not accept the nomination for governor under any circumstances. He explained financial reasons prevent him from mounting a campaign and noted he plans to attend the convention next week where his name may be mentioned.
The document outlines the plan of Representative Henderson of North Carolina and the Populists address to the people arguing for resumption of gold certificate issuance. It frames the argument as the ground upon which the political fight will be made regarding free coinage and related monetary policy.
The Populist executive committee in Chicago issues an address to the people urging more money and less taxes through silver. They condemn the bondholding and banking system, claim money should be government stamped silver, and warn of foreign influence and a coming push to monetize silver while expanding debt.
Washington Aug 6 It is stated by the treasury department that gold certificates will not resume until the free gold in excess of the reserve reaches seven to ten million dollars The secretary of the treasury must authorize any increase and has not issued instructions The free gold currently stands near nine hundred thousand dollars
The Board of Health reports through City Physician Holland that eleven third stage consumptives treated with Dr. Amick's medicines in Cuarranoocs have shown remarkable improvement. Appetites return, nights are peaceful, night sweats stop, coughs ease, and patients feel stronger, with local physicians noting similar success. The press notes Ward's Island Hospital claims were sensational, yet this is seen as a thorough demonstration that consumption may be curable.
Surgeon General Wyman received Dr. Jenkins report on the steamer Karamania voyage from Naples. Passengers aged 40 Italian man and Italian woman died from sudden illness with diarrhea and cramps. Rosa Bucola also died from congestion of the lungs and diarrhea. All aboard to be detained five days for health inspection and quarantine.
Wasumncrox Aug 3. For the first time since April 1293 when the gold reserve fell below $10,000,000 the reserve is intact. The treasury reports $100,791,370 in gold excluding that used as basis for certificates with $791,370 free gold and a declining net balance of $17,251,600. Treasury officials push relief steps as business troubles reduce revenues. Secretary Carlisle in New York telegraphed to national bank depositories to fix balances at par and transfer excess to sub treasuries to free about $900,000 and ease financial stringency.
In Cutcaco on August 3 President Sigginbotham said exact figures on the fair’s indebtedness cannot be given now but a full statement will be issued this week. He rejected the claim that $1,000,000 would clear the fair’s debt, calling it entirely false and saying the indebtedness is comparatively trivial.
The Michigan commissioner of banking reports May 4 to July 12 deposits in state banks fell by 5 403 776 with savings deposits dropping 2 753 912. Capital stock and surplus rose 514 409 and cash on hand up 337 346. In Cincinnati Dr W C G Peasley of Salt Lake City, feared dying on arrival for Amick treatment, arrived too weak to speak but hopeful for cure.
Market notes show Whea Corn Onts Logs Chel Wheat Oitts Srosde Hoge oewhore with fluctuating prices and limited readable details. The fragmentary list hints at commodities traded and price movements but lacks clear figures or units for full summary.
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