Wall Street Blues as Gould Bears Rule a Slump Day
The New York market plunged with bear buying led by Gould stocks and a London scare. Traders saw Gould influence push prices down while a broker died from excitement amid a furious session on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois posts.
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Chicago
Illinois
C. B. Ganther
E. O. Reed
James Struthers
The
Exchange
Dickerman
Our
Dr. Hewitt
Struthers
E. K. Willard & Co
Eastern Illinois
Sugar Trusts Pounded in London Stock Decline
The Philadelphia market opened weak on London quotes with heavy offerings from Boston and Chicago. Prices fell 0 to 4 percent early, then rallied briefly as the bear clique checked panic, before a late drive after delivery hour pushed Sugar Trust certificates down from 57 to 54 1/2.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
London
Boston
Chicago
A Tumble on State Street Sings Stock Decline
Boston November 10 Stocks on State street fell several points with heavy activity from Atchison New York and New England Mexican Central Bell Telephone and copper shares. bears pushed Sugar near day’s end as optimism faded leaving a despondent close.
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Isteclas Telegean
Dispatch
Boston
State Street
Wall Street
Atchison
New York
New England
Mexican Central
Bell Telephone
Bears
London Stock Alarm Over Settlement Prospects
On the London Stock Exchange alarm and apprehension rose as settlement loomed. All securities were sold with American railroads plunging in panic and declines echoed from New York. Paris houses seek Bank of France aid to back a 600000 gold delivery to Madrid, potentially easing rates.
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The
Stock Exchange
New York
Paris
Bank of France
Madrid
Bank of England
The Flurey in Pittsburg Stocks Fluctuate
Prominent local brokers discuss the probable causes and effects after a New York stock market decline. Some see European selling as the trigger, noting weakness in Pennsylvania Railway and widespread margin losses, while others caution the market may recover.
Governor Bill Cannot Attend Thurman Banquet
From Columbus report Governor Bill of New York states he cannot attend the Thurman banquet, citing a scheduling conflict and regrets missing the event. Noyem
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Coluummbus
Bill
New York
Noyem
Magee Says Quay Should Relocate to Pittsburg in Raging Pennsylvania Row
C L Magee, freshly in New York after elections, says Senator Quay should move to Pittsburgh. He claims no credit for Allegheny County results and defends party unity against Quay's alleged tactics.
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Quay
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Ther Dispatch
New York
C. L. Magee
Pennsylvania
Fifth Avenue
Delamater
Magee
Harrison
Qunay
Serena
Colonel Quay
Allegeny County
Allerheny County
Randall
Republican
Republican Party
Delamster
Wind-Up Nears for Jay Cook & Co Estate Final Dividend Declared
Philadelphia November 10 The trustee of Jay Cook & Co announces final dividend on claims presented before Monday next. First dividend equals 13 percent cash on 6 451 000 and 8 1/2? shares of Northern Pacific preferred stock plus 32 shares Oregon Steamship stock and three fourths of a share St Paul and Duluth Railroad preferred per 1000 claim. Total cash paid will be 15 14 percent on 6 451 000. Liabilities at failure in 1883 were about 11 million, reduced to above figures. 3 200 creditors, largest banks and the Government.
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Philadelphia
Jay Cook & Co
Northern Pacific
Orefon Steamship and Navigation Company
St. Paul
Big Walter Willard Freed After Counterfeit Case Collapse
Walter Willard alias Big Walter was arraigned on a charge of decoying Mrs. Angeline Conrad from Brookville Kentucky to sell counterfeit money. The magistrate discharged him after detectives failed to prove money exchanged and warned them to have a solid case next time. Judge Duffy ordered detectives to take Mrs. Conrad to a train for Kentucky.
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New York
Walter Willard
Big Walter
Angeline Conrad
Brookville
Willard
Mrs Carters Debut Shows Rising Star Quality
New York report on Mrs Leslie Carters debut, noting initial nerves but rapid gain of self command and eventual ascent toward stage distinction as she carried the performance through a demanding emotional range.
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New York
Leslie Carter
Four Candidates Vie for Pugh Senate Seat in Alabama
The Alabama State Legislature will convene Tuesday to elect a successor to United States Senator Pugh. Four candidates remain including Ex-Governor Wat, Governor Leary, and State Agriculture Commissioner Kolb alongside Senator Pugh. Senator Rough leads in betting.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
Pugh
Wat
Leary
Kolb
Farmers’ Alliance
Rough
Velazquez Bandit Leader Killed in Cuba Hunt
Reports from Havana dated November 10 state the famous bandit Velazquez was killed by government agents near Santiago de Cuba. Thirty four of his desperado gang, along with their ammunition and arms, surrendered to authorities afterward.
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Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Velazuez
Jameson Sketches and Farran Shiftings Revealed
Lieutenant J Troup defends parts of Benny's charges against Major Barttelot and Jameson in the Stanley expedition row. He cites Jameson sketches and Farran's later London retractions as he confirms Cruelty claims and criticizes Stanley's leadership and supply failures.
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Assad Farran
Saprcial
Dinfatchal Bostox
Benny
Barttelot
Stanley
J. Troup
Troup
England
Mr. Bonny
Liewtengat Troup
Major Barttelot
Selim Ben Mostamee
Ward
Stanley Falls
Kasongo
Bartielot
Tippoo Tib
Yambuya
Irish Parliamentary party tour authors in Canada
Ottawa reports a Toronto telegram claims T P Gill asked for information on whether Dillon and O'Brien would face arrest in Canada. Gill denies seeking opinions and says the Irish delegates will visit Canada after their American tour without reference to immunity or arrest.
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Ottawa
T. P. Gill
M. P
Irish Marliamentary Party
Dillon
O’brien
Canada
Gill
O'Brien
Oamaday
Embezzler Henry Staehley Linked to Lopler Name
Cincinnati dispatch reports details of Henry Staehley, jailed on embezzlement charges involving 2500 dollars from Union Central Life Insurance. Investigation reveals he used his wife’s name, possibly as Joseph Lopler from Butler Pennsylvania, with a past trunk factory business and a wife now a writer. Neighbors recall disputes at his Elmwood residence and nearby saloon.
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Cincinnati
Crxorsnati
Henry Staehly
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Elmwood
Staehley
Joseph Lopler
Butler
Lissette Stachley
Lepler
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
Eighth Street
Lopler
Bogus Ticket Conspiracy In Columbus Case
Charles E. Blaney and John W. Ranney top local ticket brokers face bond after arrest on bogus ticket charges. Charles E. Rose former Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway clerk and Elmer Gibson ex Hocking Valley clerk also held as part of the scheme. Hearing set for Wednesday. road losses run to thousands. Rose cooperates, implicating others in the scheme arranged with Van Dusen to secure custody.
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van Duesen
Pittsburg
Hocking Valley and
Toledo Railroad
Elmer Gibson
Hocking Valley
Rose
Columbus
van Dusen
Painted Horse accuses Carver and Buffalo Bill of cruelty
Painted Horse of the Red Cloud agency testified in New York that Carver and Buffalo Bill mistreated Indians under their care. He claimed repeated tying up, feeding on bad meat, money taken with only a $5 return offered, and others wounded. A statement will be sent to the Interior and Indian Commission. Buffalo Bull’s Indians reportedly head for Philadelphia next Thursday.
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Painted Horse
Red Cloud Agency
Europe
O’beirne
Carver
Buffalo Bill
Eity Interior
Buffalo Bull
Philadelphia
Decapitation on Elevator at Hexter & Brothers Plant
Philadelphia reports a fatal accident at Hexter & Brothers clothing makers, 423 Market Street. Alexander Hexter, senior partner, was killed when his head was crushed between an elevator and a doorway while moving from the second to the third floor.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Hexter
Hexter & Brothers
Market Street
Erie and Shenango Railroad Chartered at Harreensburg
A charter was granted to the Erie and Shenango Railroad with a capital of 100000 dollars. The seven mile line will run from a junction with the New York Chicago and St. Louis near Girard in Erie county to a junction with the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad near Cramsville. Samuel B. Dick of Meadville is President.
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Harreenburg
Erie and Shenango Railroad
New York, Chicago and
Insanity Plea Not Entertained in Birchall Murder Case
Ottawa officials reject Birchall insanity defense saying it would require a jury issue and was not advanced by the defense. No weight given to mental state at the time of the crime as trial moves forward.
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Ottawa
Ont
Descent of Justice
Birchall
Bir
Heavy judgments returned unsatisfied against Dutchess of Marlborough
New York on November 10 the deputy sheriff reported the executions on three judgments totaling over 600000 against the Duchess of Marlborough remain unsatisfied. The income from the estate and the late husband’s property cannot be levied.
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New York
Ideo of Marlborough
Oport
Ocean Wave Capsizes on Lake Near Oswego
The schooner Ocean Wave capsized in the lake about nineteen miles from Oswego. The entire crew is believed lost, with authorities reporting a tragic maritime disaster and extensive search efforts underway.
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Oswego
Politicking in Washington Regions Over 1892 Speakership
Washington gossip centers on 1892 Speakership prospects with Roger Mills as likely House leader and James G. Blaine favored for the Republican nomination. Harrison and McKinley are seen as out of contention while Blaine's influence grows through reciprocity and tariff policy debates.
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Cleveland
Mills
Harrison
McKinley
Bisine
Kinney Wins Second Senatorial District in Error
In Curiaco on November 10 an error in the footing of returns shows Kinney the Democratic candidate for Representative was elected over Hopkin the Republican. If confirmed by the official count the Democrats would hold 101 Assembly votes to 100 for Republicans, making Palmer’s U S Senate election near certain.
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Curiaco
Kinney
Hoppin
Assembly
John M. Palmer
United States Senate
Braden Alleges Bribery in County Assembly Race
Walter Braden Democratic candidate for Assembly contends he was beaten by Dick Quay by 109 votes and is seeking to contest the seat. He has affidavits from three New Brighton men claiming they were paid to vote and to support Quay.
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Braver Fats
Walter
Braden
Dick Quay
Quay
New Brighton
McMullen and Munroe Fired
The Democratic City Committee met and discharged McMullen and Munroe after considering charges of ar admission The special telegram from Philadelphia reports the committee acted this evening in the city.
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McMullen
Munroe
Distaton
Philadelphia
Democratic City Committee
Ex president links tariff reform to political upheaval
Former President argues tariff reform caused upheaval and shaped voters toward Democratic control. He cites Republican resistance to tariff relief, price of living, and reform campaigns as factors behind last election results.
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New York
Dent Cleveland
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Reform League
Pattison's Cabinet Speculation Delays Cabinet Talk
Ex Postmaster Harrity, close to Governor elect Pattison, says cabinet choices and timing remain speculative with two months until inauguration. The Lincoln Independent Republican sub committee on frauds held an all day session, hearing testimony, issuing warrants, and anticipating further arrests tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Harrity
Pattison
the Commonwealth
Hensel
Lincoln Independent Republican Committee
Farmers Alliance to Convene in Kentucky City
The State Convention of the Farmers' Alliance for Kentucky meets in Plasanz of Farmers LeximcGrox EKy for tomorrow. Hundreds of delegates and visitors arrive for a public reception at the oo House with a welcoming address by ex State Senator Mitchell Alford. The group claims 100,000 Kentucky members and aims to influence future political questions as a permanent organization.
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LeximcGrox
Eky
Farmers’ Alliance For Kentucky
Oo House
Mitchell
Alford
Kentucky
McKinley and Wife Headed for Chicago for Brief Visit
Caxtox dispatch reports Congressman McKinley and his wife left for Chicago tonight. The Major has received many invitations to speak in the East including a request to address the Union League Club in Brooklyn but declined due to other engagements.
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East
Caxtox
McKinley
Chicago
Union League Club
Brooklyn
Six Seamen Lost From Whaler Morgan In Gale
The whaler Charles W. Morgan arrived with news of six men missing after a boat carrying Second Mate H. A. Martin and five seamen left September 1 to pursue a whale. The boat, pursued by a whale, disappeared in fog and gale. no trace was found. One other boat had returned with no casualties, and a later report from the Narwhal notes six men washed overboard, two surviving from a later wave.
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San Francisco
Charles W. Morgan
Okhotak Sea
H. A. Martin
Fox Island
Campbell seriously ill in Columbus visit ban
Buckeye Governor Campbell lies seriously ill in Columbus with typhoid pneumonia and visitors are forbidden. Doctors fear he may not recover enough to attend events.
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Columbus
Campbell
Gas Supply Seen Steady as New Wells Open and Prices Yet Rising
Pittsburg discusses gas abundance with Theodore Johnson of the People's company noting an extra well and ongoing drilling. John R. McGinley says gas is not exhausted, just inefficient furnaces and misused pumps raise consumption. industry relief depends on new fields and meter-based pricing, while critics argue price hikes prey on consumers.
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Dispatch
Theodore Johnson
People's Company
Murraysville
Philadelphia Company
People’s Company
Buffalo
Pittsburg
John R. McGinley
Philadelphia
Thi City
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