Financial shock hits Barker Bros. & Co in Philadelphia
The historic firm Barker Bros. & Co suspended payments and assigned to Edward Mellor after liabilities near 5 million dollars. Wharton Barker resigned as president of the Finance Company of Pennsylvania as Abraham Barker faced the crisis. a rescue plan seeks to raise 1 million to steady the Philadelphia Investment, Finance, and Trust concerns tied to Barker interests.
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Lehigh Navigation Company
Hichmond Terminal
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4 Point
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Ohio
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South Fourth Streeet
New Orleans
See
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Benjamin Franklin
John Folger
Sarah Wharton
United States
Order of St. Stanislaus
Russia
Barker Bros
Count Mitklewiek
Baltimore and Ohio Railroms Company
Baltimore and Ohio Car Trust
Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific to form new board
The Union Pacific set to reorganize with Charles Francis Adams retiring and Sydney Dillon likely taking his place. Russell Sage and Jay Gould expected on the new board along with Alex E. Orr and Henry B. Hyde. a managing vice president position remains unsettled as reform moves advance.
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Jay Gould
Union Pacific
New York
Charles Francis Adams
Sydney Dillon
Russell Sage
Jay Sould
Alex. E. Orr
Henry B. Hyde
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Mr. Gould
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Baring Bros. & Co
Barker Bros
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Rock Island
Gould
Barker Bros. & Co
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Howard Bank Run Eases in Newane New Jersey
The Howard Bank run abated somewhat as news from Newane New Jersey reports funds stabilizing. Officials say customer withdrawals slowed and reserves remain adequate.
Bank Depositors Flock to Guarantee Company
Following word that deposits could be insured, many depositors visited a guarantee company for coverage. Bank directors issued an official statement affirming that stocks and securities were safe and that no collapse was imminent.
Rockefeller Interests and Standard Oil Ties Stay Narrowly Balanced
A New York report says Rockefeller interests and the Standard Oil party increased their North Pacific holdings by 100 000 shares, but Villard and others retain control through North American and Oregon Transcontinental proxies. The Northern Pacific stock totals 86 143 195 dollars with 861 491 shares, and major holdings by North American and Wright keep the balance.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil
North Pacific
Villard
Northern Pacific Company
C. B. Wright
Philadelphia
Oregon
Rockefellers
Site Question Settled at National World's Fair Commission
Chicago November 20. The National World’s Fair Commission set tled a dispute over the Lake Front site plan after a heated session. The Buildings and Grounds Committee urged placing fine art decorative and exhibits along the Lake Front with main buildings in Jackson Park and overflow on the Midway. Amendments to remove decorative art and electrical displays were defeated as the report was adopted.
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National World’s Fair Commission
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Groner
Committee On Traffic and Transportation
Davis
BE. F. Jaycox
Water Palace
Lake Front
Department
Jackson Park
Midway Plaisance
Washington Park
de Young
California
Lake Frone
Mercer
Wyoming
Womanly Inexperience Forms Ladies' Management Group
In Chicago on November 20 the lady managers met to form a permanent organization. Mrs. Potter Palmer was elected President after Mrs. John A. Logan declined. Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Cantrell escorted the new president to the chair. Inexperience with parliamentary rules caused the session to run long and recesses were taken for the afternoon.
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Potter Palmer
John A. Logan
Palmer
Logan
Cantrell
Cincinnati Board Inquiry Opens with Testimony
Cincinnati continued the Legislative Committee probe into the late Board of Public Improvements. Solomon P. Kineyon testified that John Kilgour offered $2000 to secure an amendment adopting a street railroad ordinance. Reemelin urged scrutiny of private records as part of the case.
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Board of Public Improvements of Cincinnati
Solomon P. Kineyon
John Kilgour
Consolidated Street Railroad Company
Kineyon
Montgomery
Harmon
Reemelin
Campbell
Kilgour
Cleveland at annual jewelers banquet in New York
Ex President Cleveland attended the jewelers' annual banquet at Delmonico's in New York. He spoke on national stewardship saying the country belongs to the people who must protect sustain and transmit it to future generations.
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New York
Delmonico's
Cleveland
Complete Cabinet Named for Pattison Key Picks
A complete Pattison cabinet emerges with Captain William McClelland of Pittsburg named Adjutant General. Eastern and western representation balanced by Harrity and McClelland. Other posts include Higter, Hansel, Stranahan, and internal factional considerations noted as the process unfolds.
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Pittsburg
Haerhisburg
William F. Harrity
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Higter
Clearfield County
W. A. Hansel
Eng
Lancaster
James K. Stranahan
Mercer County
William McClellan
Northwest
Pattison
Westmaster Harrity
B. F. Meyers
Kerr
Clearfield
Stenger
Major Wright
Luzerne County
Meyers
Wright
Harrisburg
Sean
Tully Shee
Scranton
William McCleland
McClelland
Streator
Washington
Magee
Chester
F. Rutledge
P. N.guthrie
Hudson
National Guard
Guthrie
Rutledge
Scott
L. BE. Stofiel
Wanamaker May Run In Opposition To Senator Cameron
Washington watchers report a formidable anti Cameron movement in Pennsylvania. John Wanamaker is named as a probable challenger to the incumbent Senator, with Wanamaker's allies admitting ambition to lead the state Republicans and possibly claim a Senate seat.
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Washington
Polititicians
Don Cameron
United States Senate
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Senator Quay Fishing In Florida Returns Quick Tarpon Tale
A telegram from St Lucie Florida reports Senator Quay enjoying tarpon fishing and avoiding politics. He says Pennsylvania politics can do without him for a while and notes big tarpon catches including a six foot nine inch fish weighing 155 pounds and a seven foot one inch fish at 187 pounds. He dodges reporters and distrusts newspapers while staying at a seaside boarding house until Congress convenes.
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Fun
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Tur Drs- Patch
Pennsylvania
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Punta Rassa
Quay
Harrisburg
National Republican Committee
Leach
Frank Willing Leach
Senator Quay
Dick Quay
Congress
Social leader sued for alimony after broken betrothal
Theodore C. Goesser, employed by Herman Sontag, faces a suit for permanent support filed by his wife May Goesser. She testified that he promised marriage then arranged a forged release to renounce claims after marrying another woman, and Vice Chancellor Van Fleet ordered alimony of 350 dollars weekly plus 50 dollars in counsel fees. The case centers on coercion and invalid claims of release.
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the Dispatch
New York
Theodore C. Goesser
Herman Sontag
Park Pisce
May Gooesser
van Fiset
Jersey City
Goesger- Sewsfort
Theodore
Henry
James W. Campbell
J. R. Day
Goesser
van Fleet
Stanford's Ambition in Telegram to The Dispatch
San Francisco reports Senator Stanford aims for the Presidency via the Farmers' Alliance. C P Huntington left for New York. the two rivals remain publicly silent while wives reportedly vow discretion. Stanford expects re election to the Senate and pursues Alliance backing if he does not win the Republican nomination. A California Farmers Alliance meeting in San Jose will launch the next step.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
C. P
Huntington
New York
Stanford
Senate
Farmers’ Alliance
California Farmers’ Alliance
San Jose
Ostracizing Soft Drinks at Temperance Union Meet
Detroit November 20. The Woman's Central Christian Temperance Union delegates debated soft drinks such as ginger ale and root beer. The group passed a ruling that ginger root beer, ginger beer, and Sorby erbet were considered intoxicants and in violation of the pledge, prompting discussion of absolution.
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Diatate
Detroit
Woman's Central Christian Temperance Union
Erbet
Sis
Sawtelle Likely to Plead Guilty in Second Degree Murder
Dover New Hampshire November 20 Isaac Sawtelle facing trial December 16 for the murder of his brother Hiram is reported to plead guilty to murder in the second degree to avoid a trial. His lawyers fear the government’s strong evidence and seek life compromise, while Attorney General Barnard and County Solicitor Rival oppose any settlement.
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Dover
N. H
Hiram
Isaac
Doe
Barnard
Berlin reports Koch consumption cure secret guarded
Berlin November 20 report on Prof. Koch’s new inoculating treatment for consumption. 100 patients in the Charity Hospital convalescing since September 7 with some cases showing bacilli cleared from sputum and improved health though results remain partial and guarded.
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Berlin
Prof. Koch
Koch
Charity Hospital
Carl Embankment
Ware
Ref. Koch
Pfahl
von Esmarck
Pfeiffer
Sembre
Pasteur
Banks With Boodle Nowadays Seem Eager to Help Those Which Are Short
A period style note reports banks showing readiness to aid customers facing tight finances. The piece highlights lenders offering flexible terms to individuals described as short on funds, signaling a cautious but supportive financial climate.
Enthusiastic County Meetings Back Parnell in Ireland
Three great county conventions in Galway Kings and Meath heard from delegates of the National League and priests. Resolutions of confidence in Charles Stewart Parnell were passed unanimously. Father Behan supported Parnell for Meath and noted Parnell’s growth in trust. A Dublin tenants defense fund rally at Leinster Hall packed the hall amid verdict anticipation.
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Galway
Kings
Meath
The
National League
Charles Stewart Parnell
Father Behan
Parnell
League
Tenants’ Defense Fund
Leinster Hall
Dublin
Rumors of a Battle Near Pine Ridge and Messiah Faith
Chicago dispatch reports Buffalo Bill saying General Miles learned of a skirmish between Brook's troops and Indians between Bushville and Pine Ridge. Miles denied knowledge of battle. A circulating army letter from Camp Poplar River Montana details widespread belief in a new Messiah among Sioux and allied tribes with preaching at Woody Mountain and Standing Rock Agency, aiding tension across reservations.
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