A Silver Dilemma at New York Chamber Banquet
At Delmonico's remains of the 123rd annual dinner of the New York Chamber of Commerce featured Secretary Foster addressing parity between gold and silver. He argued for maintaining the present policy with silver purchases and warned against free coinage, while Depew and Potter praised his stance as others attended in spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
New York
Delmonico
Chamber of Commerce
State of
Charles 5. Smith
Carl Schurz
William T. Wilson
Thomas H. Carter
Henry Erben
Harrison
Blaine
Goth
Tracey
Grover Cleveland
Wanamaker
Proctor
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hayes
Russell
Massachusetts
Hamilton Fish
Fuller
Thomas A. Edison
Miller
Edwin Arnold
Charles 8. Smith
Chamber
Sherman
Charles Foster
the Treasury
East
Treasury
Congress
Europe
Dutcult
Chauncey M. Depew
Foster
Fevaker
Potter
West Virginia
C. A. Briggs
Shortage of freight cars cripples Western rail lines
Western railroads report a car shortage despite abundant rolling stock as traffic bursts in like an avalanche. Commercial agent C Zimmork notes lines are short by hundreds of cars daily, delaying grain shipments described as the largest in history, with crops mortgaged for years amid a remarkable yield.
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C. Zimmork
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Western
Evantry
Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
California
New York
England
Cape Horn
Arizona
Pacific Territory
Farmers gain debt relief and hopeful outlook for 1892
The article notes farmers and grangers see a fresh start next season with debt relief and optimistic business prospects for 1892. It also mentions Eastern roads requiring freight transfers at C, hindering Western lines and complicating operations.
Florence Very Low as Hope Holds for Comedian
Philadelphia dispatch reports William J. Florence the comedian remains critically ill but showing signs of recovery after a day of near death. Doctors Donnellan Pancoast and Da Costa, with Father Flannigan, held briefings noting improved condition despite severe danger to kidneys and heart. Relatives in Brooklyn Washington New York and officials watched closely as bulletins varied.
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Philadelphia
William J. Florence
Donnallen
Florence
Barney Willams
Brooklyn
Mra Wygard
Washington
Conlen
New York
Commodore Tooker
Donnellan
Pancossi
da Costa
Frances Willard Re-elected President At WCTU Convention
Boston reports Frances Willard re-elected president with 393 of 396 votes at the fourth day of the WCTU convention. Maine wins the President’s prize banner, while Iowa takes the National Juvenile Association banner. Officers and reports on mission work and allied efforts fill the afternoon, with discussions on Sunday speaker collections and ministerial discretion.
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Frances E. Wilfard
John G. Wooley
Maine
Boston
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
John G. Wooler
Rest Land
E H. Hickey
O. B. Gouse
Francis E Willard
Mary Woodbridge
Caroline FE. Buell
Chicago
Esther Pugh
J. R. Rar
North Carolina
E. A. Fuscell
Minneapolis
Charles H. Case
Department of
Esther Tuttle Pritchard
Missionary Fund
Mary S. Wheeler
Pennsylvania
Helen Hood
Union Signal
Mary Allen West
Temperance Hospital
J. B. Hobbs
J. BR. Cline
National Juvenile Association
Iown
Wheeler
Overcoat Sale Ends Today at Great Discount
Jos, Horxr and Ss Penn Avenue Stores advertise a one day sale on men’s overcoats priced at 12.50, with a wide range of imported materials and styles. The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co lists ulsters and other winter garments priced at 7.90, 10, and 13, with location details near Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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P.c.t. C. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Duquesne Electric
Bitter Northwest Cold Bites Nation Setbacks Hit Trains
Reports from St Patt and many states describe a fierce cold snap with temperatures plunging below zero. Aberdeen and Bismarck record double digit negatives while Cedar Rapids sees a 50 degree drop to zero. Trains delayed and stock unprotected as farmers pause fieldwork. Fort Buford and Helena also report subzero or near zero readings.
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St. Patt
Northwest
Aberdeen
Huron
S. D
Bismarck
N. D
Fort Buford
Minnedosa
Helena
Moni
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Tornado and High Winds Devastate Nyack Pier
A severe storm near Nyack New York on November 17 produced a tornado in Rockland county damaging Piermont properties valued at about 15000 to 20000 dollars before sweeping to the Erie Railroad coal pier. The voyage trestle hoisting machines and brown hoists on the pier suffered severe destruction with twisted iron bars and wrecked wood.
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Nyack
N. Y
Rockland County
Piermont
Erie Railroad
Carbondale
Worst storm of the season hits New Haven area
A southeaster brought 1 inch of rain and 35 mph winds, flooding a causeway and toppling an elm that crushed A L Hammond’s cigar shop. The oyster sloop Mattie K. wrecked on the west shore as waves rose and traffic halted.
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New Haven
Tomlinson
Broadway
A. L. Hammond
Mr. Hammond
Mattie K
Gilbert Exton
Abduction of a Bride Off a Casco Bay Steamer
PortLane Me November 17 Special report Chebeague Island faces a village upheaval after a young bride Zetta Hamilton aged 19 elopes with Martin Hamilton 28 aided by her mother who opposed the marriage. The couple wed secretly November 9 but the groom cannot see his wife after she and her mother depart by steamer to Portland. The bride remains missing and the groom is nearly frantic.
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PortLane
Chebeague Island
Casco Bay
Martin B. Hamilton
Zetta Hamilton
Portland
Big Foot Breaks Loose From Reservation Rumor
A telegram from General John B. Brooke to Army HQ confirms no definite movement by Big Foot's band toward Pine Ridge. General Schofield reports improved conditions in the Indian country with greater Sioux contentment and better government administration, though he notes potential signs of trouble this winter are not dismissed.
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Washington
Army
John B. Brooke
Department of Dakota
Schofield
Big Foot
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Frozen Streams Hold Ohio River Rise in Cold Wave
A cold wave this morning freezes small streams and stops river rise on the Ohio. The river, which had begun swelling, is now at a stand. Pittsburg coal is stiff at 10 cents afloat with little movement. Kanawha coal fleet ashore at Manchester. the next boat tied up a mile above. About 25,000 bushels expected to reach this Thursday.
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Pittsburg
Kanawha
Manchester
Married His Wife Twice In Bigamy Case At Lexington
A sensational Lexington marriage occurred in County Judge Frank Bullock’s private office. Norton Hill, once selling fruit trees in Ohio, remarried Miss Fannie C. Dishman after a prior divorce, following a bigamy arrest and a desertion-based divorce from his first wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Frank Bullock
Norton
Hill
Ohio
Fannie C. Dishman
No. 1
Miss Dishman
Minor whispers reveal daily health cases and local bustle
Yesterday nine new diphtheria and eight scarlet fever cases were reported to the Bureau of Health. The Pennsylvania railroad seeks a central McKeesport hub to capture passenger traffic from rivals. McKeesport officials survey hydrants and faucets on homes. A bull escaped in East Liberty and was shot after menacing Leslie family. Reverend Samuel Erskine appointed to head St Matthew's mission in Homestead until a resident clergyman is chosen. An unknown man disturbed Allegheny streets and, after police found illness, was sent to hospital.
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Bureau of Health
Pennsylvania Railroad
McKeesport
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburgh
Jos. Ecorr
Hugo
Samuel Erskine
St. James’ Church
Pittsburg
St. Matthew's Episcopal
Homestead
Erskine
Anderson Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Chilean Anger Grows Over Egan Refugee Protection
A San Francisco dated dispatch reports Chilean public opinion condemning U S actions in Chilean affairs. It cites protection of refugees under Minister Egan and the U S ambassador, fueling disputes over extradition and national sovereignty. Rumors mention a messenger to Washington and a possible withdrawal of Egan from Santiago.
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San Francisco
Valparaiso
Chile
United States
Egan
Legation
A. Colaps
Juan E. Mackinna
Guillermo Mackinna
General Dans
Adolpo Ibarrese
Ricardo Vicunsa
Vevalero
High Seas
Washington
Santiago
South Carolina Prohibition Campaign Moves Forward
Cotemara C Nov 17 special reports a new prohibition drive in South Carolina led by Rev H F Chreitzberg and Rev Elwell with legislator L D Childs. Petition signatures reach 25000 as the Legislature nears meeting. leaders aim to abolish about 600 barrooms. Contending factions include Farmers Alliances and anti prohibitionists in Charleston and other cities.
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Cotemara
8. C
South Carolina
H. F. Chreitzberg
Mr. Elwell
L. D. Childs
Chreitzberg
House
Senate
Charleston
Work of the City Guards in Allegheny District
Arrests and charges across Allegheny last night include Thomas Walker held for fighting on Ohio street, with a guard report noting his size and rash act. Other incidents: warrants issued for Samuel Sandera and Charles Henry. serious assault on Andrew Marrinkivits. drunkenness and disorderly conduct cases. a disjointed brawl at White House Hall. several hearings and bail set, including a robbery case involving Howard Morrow and others.
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Thomas Walker
Allegheny
Ohio Street
Micuaxt McNoctty
Preble Avenue
Shellman
Samuel Sandera
Charles Henry
Andrew
Keystone
Marrinkivits
James O'Brien
Carey Alley
Twenty Fourth Ward
Twenty Eighth Ward
Annie "Brien
Arcate McCrLtovest
Diamond Alley
Charles Richards
McCullough
Dr. Mayer
Josefn Zawosr
Alderman McPike
John Cxeszuk
Zawoski
Andrew Johnson
Charles Reed
Howard Morrow
John Denny
Scott Hamilton
Cuantes Keerxgen
Knoxville
Twentieth Ward
Thomas McQuade
Kestner
Tepe
Dvatxa
White House
Shaler Township
Herman Brusky
John Simon
Squire Madden
Millvale
J. Verx
M. A. Dushane Council
Daughters of Liberty
Donovan
Winter Underwear Sale at Jos. Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores
Pack up for cold weather with full lines of winter underwear from medium to heaviest weights at the lowest prices offered by Jos. Horne & Co. on Penn Avenue.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
After Me Tracy s Scalp
New York Republicans in the Fifteenth ward criticize Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy. At a Brooklyn meeting they adopt resolutions stating his elevation harms the party and urging his immediate removal. A committee will deliver copies to President Harrison.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fifteenth Ward
Tracy
Harrison
Benjamin F. Tracy
Archbishop Kenrick to Celebrate Golden Jubilee in St Louis
Rev. Peter R. Kenrick Archbishop of St Louis will celebrate his golden jubilee on the 30th. Catholics in the city prepare for the event. Kenrick was born in Dublin Ireland in 1806 and ordained priest in 1832 before his move to the United States. He was ordained bishop in 1841 and has remained in St Louis since.
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Peter R. Kenrick
St. Louis
Archbishop Kenrick
Dublin
Ireland
Jury Disagrees in Agnes Hallock Assault Suit
The jury in New York for actress Agnes Hallock seeking $3,000 damages from William Barry of Barry & Maycombination could not agree after four hours of deliberation and was discharged by Justice Bench of the Supreme Court.
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Agnes Hallock
New York
William Barry
Barry & May
Supreme Court
Developments in Washington Mc Nair failure reveal $85,000 liabilities
In Chambersburg on November 17 details emerge about the collapse of horse dealer Washington Mc Nair. Liabilities reach about $85,000, highlighting broad financial exposure and unsettled creditor claims.
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Chambersburg
Washington McNair
Ocean Steamship Arrivals and Destinations
The record lists arrivals and destinations for steamers including routes to Philadelphia New York Queenstown Liverpool and mentions ships such as Teutonta in a brief ocean shipping column with miscellaneous place names.
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Marga Londo
Lord Gough
Philadelphia
Wikeman
Philatelphia
Queenstown
Lemie
Liverpool
York
Teutonta
Reala
Men’s and Boys Winter Gloves at Hoare’s Penn Ave Store
Large stock of gloves including cloth Scotch knitted leather and dogskin offered by Jos Hoare and Co at 607 621 Penn avenue.
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Jos. Hoare & Co
Penn Avenue
Movable Sidewalk Tested for World’s Fair
An experimental 900 foot movable sidewalk track at the Exposition grounds proves feasible the system uses overlapping platforms on individual car tracks and a single operator. The test aims to show high capacity with continuous motion, potentially moving 40 000 passengers per hour.
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Columbian Movable
How He Won the Girl's Papa
A Yale graduate becomes a clever suitor with the help of a lawyer. The father asks about property and is offered a ruse to test the suitor. The young man has no bank money but claims ownership of a promising asset that could fetch twenty thousand dollars. The match is approved and the wedding follows, with a final quip about a property that could walk off.
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Toddleby
Yale
Mr. Lofter
Old Digby
Mr. Lotter
Lotter
Lefter
Digby
Raising Cash for Colleges Letter by Yale President in 18th Century
A historical note on a Yale College letter from President Thomas Clap requesting about £2000, sent to Jabez Huntington of Norwich, illustrating concise fund-raising language. The piece contrasts with a bolder 18th century request for £10,000 and comments on modern fundraising expectations.
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Clay
Yale College
Education
Jabez Huntington
Norwich
Deak
Tur
Continuous recording ribbon replaces cylinders in new machine
The latest machine uses a wax coated recording ribbon to store sound, removing the need for a thick cylinder. The ribbon extends recording length beyond eight minutes and resists temperature changes, offering simpler construction and potentially unlimited recording length compared with phonograph cylinders.
Discoveries Unearth Cardinal Cues Map of Germany
While Baron Nordenskjeld gathered material for his Atlas for Ancient Cartography he found in the British Museum the only known copy of the earliest map of Germany, created by Cardinal Nicolas of Cues and completed in 4. The find excites geographers and Mercator's map appeared over a century later.
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Baron Nordenskjeld
British Museum
Germany
Cardinal Nicolas of Cues
Mercator
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Sanford
U S
New York Ledger
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Tomas Clar
Risbon Phonograph
Eastern Electric Cable Co
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Thomson-Houston FE
U.S. Gov’t
Keystone Biscuit Works
Beech St
Electropathic Institute
Mr. Thomas Robinson
Ia Rippe
Builder
Lafayette Street
Hazelwood
Sam- 4
Thomas Robinson
Electropathic Ustitute
D. W. Spencer
Jane Land
David W. Spencer
Sunnyside
Westmoreland Coounty
Davin
SF Pennaver
L. G. Davis
JAS. S. Kirk & CO
Roth
Pittsburg, Pa
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