Gold Standard Finance Bill Outlined by Republican Caucus
The financial bill drafted by the Republican caucus, presented after its Atlantic City meeting, outlines a gold standard geared to maintain a gold reserve, authorize treasury divisions for issue and redemption, and regulate notes and bonds. It presses for bank note security, higher bank capital in small towns, and a tax cut on bank franchise value while preserving existing silver and fiat instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Caucus Committee
Atlantic City
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Thie Treasury
Uke Eegeral Fund
Lremmury
Cmd
United States
Tito
Mie General Fund
Treasury
Cornell
Wald Fund
DSH
Overstreet
Calvin DeWolf Dies at Home in Chicago
Calvin DeWolf an early western abolitionist is found dead in his Chicago home at age 41. He served as secretary of the Chicago anti slavery society and helped found the Western Citizen, an abolitionist paper, and was involved in a noted Nebraska slave escape case tied to Lincoln’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Calvin DeWolf
DeWolf
Anti-Slavery Society of
Western Citizen
Jolnter
Nebraska
Canada
Lincoln
Hartehorne Incident Leaves Deputy Marshal Dead
In Hartehorne IT on November 2, a pursuit ended with Deputy Marshal Meary Peckenpaugh killed during a chase involving suspects including Robert Knowbird and M A Cox. The details describe a gunfight and escape in the rural area as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartehorne
IT. T
AL Wileton
Alxtern
Herve
Robert Knowbird
M. A. Cox
United Elues
Meary Peckenpaugh
Prominent citizen dies after murdering wife then suicide
A prominent local citizen is reported to have killed his wife today and then taken his own life. Investigators say marital troubles are believed to have been the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphyehorm
Til
Bamuot
Stownship
Pensions Increase In Henry Sherman Overton Bradford
A Washington brief notes pension increases for Henry Sherman Overton and Bradford with new rates listed as B16 to N7. The notice outlines eligibility and adjustment details for retirees in the federal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Sherman
Overton
Bradford
Manavense in Trouble Afloat from San Francisco to Manila
Manila reports the transport Manavense arrived after a perilous voyage from San Francisco October 26 with Lieutenant Colonel Webb Mayer and the Thirty first Infantry. The ship faced a typhoon, leaky hull, engines failures, and crew desertions while soldiers bailed water for days. Manila officials describe the vessel as undermanned and under provisions though inspectors dispute unseaworthiness. The regiment plans to move to Zamboanga for garrison duties on Mindanao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
San Francisco
Webb Mayer
Manila Bay
Dunleavy
Webb Hayes
Cantaia
Wesedl
Pekin
Honolulu
Mianauensi
Leee
Coronel Mayes
Manamensa
Associated Proes
Treasury Department
Lloyd's
Metcalf
Samoa Treaty Reportedly Satisfactory Despite U.S Dismissal
London reports that the United States did not reject the Anglo German Samoa agreement and may have proposed a new U S Britain draft. British officials say the changes concern wording only and do not affect the core Anglo German accord. The foreign office expresses satisfaction with negotiations and sees no imminent obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Great Britain
Germany
Samoa
Associated Press
Africa
Washington
Greal Britain
Tela
Bolters-Up Strike At Urimpy Ship Yard Demands Nine-Hour Day
In Philadelphia on November 22 a hundred bolters-up and hilpert at Urimpy ship yard joined a strike against the company. They demanded a nine hour day at about 1. X dollars daily, after prior wages of only cents. Their request was refused, leading to a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bolters-Up
Hilpert
Urimpy Shipyard
Eirthters
Shaw
Hardwick Bill Defeated in Georgia Legislature
In Atlanta Georgia the Hardwick bill aimed at restricting black voting rights was defeated by a vote of 17 to 2. The measure faced strong opposition and was seen as unlikely to gain broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Mardwick
State issues charters to several new corporations
Harrisburg reports the state department served charters today to new corporations including Point Gas Company Bhongstown Alleghens capital Fn. The Weoad Company Philadelphia capital $25,000. Siegfried and Northam ton Home Building and Loan Northampton capital $1,000,000. Upsted Graphite Company Philadelphia capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Theewcorporations Point Gas Company
Bhongstown
Alleghens
Capital Fn
Fik Weoad Company
Phihadelmiita
Capital
Siegfried and Northamton Home Building and Loan Resolution
Northampton
Upsted Graphite Company
Philadelphia
Trial of Senator Flinn Continues in Pittsburg Case
Pittsburg on November 28 reports limited interest as the city seeks 200000 in damages against Senator William Flinn and others. Key witness W C Lynne details bank transfers and notes, noting no concealment and suggesting the case centers on conspiracy rather than direct proof against Flinn. The judge orders full testimony to proceed with remaining witnesses to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Flinn
Bath
Tooth & Flinn
W. CC. Lynne
Parere
Tradesmen's National
Allerheny National
First National
Moreland
Watson
Benator Flinn
Senator Flinn
House
W. C. Moreland
Mr. Honse
Major Moreland
Lynne
Booth & Filnn
Flinn
Morelani
Weather and political notes in early morning issue
The morning paper lists fair weather with southwest winds and multiple late 19th century items. It mentions a General-Republican caucus committee financial bill, local trials starting December 4, and various regional notices including Palmistry, Thanksgiving services, and county assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Caucus Committee
Manila
Roollangte
Benator Filmn
Reese Contempt Case Leads to Conflicting Telegrams
Fort Scott Kansas November 28 Judge Williams changes John P Reese three month contempt term from Fort Scott to Shawnee County jail Topeka citing personal confinement needs and corridor access. President Mitchell of United Mine Workers cites telegrams from Fort Scott claiming Reese faced fine and “hog pen” as punishment and plans to appeal to the president for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Revelvei
Fort Soutansas
Reese
John P. Reise
United States
Southwestern Coal and Improvement Company
Rewsr
Fort Scott
Kansas
Williams
Federal
John P. Reese
Unitd Mine Workers of America
Shawnee
Topeka
Transatlantic Steamship Listings from New York Dates
Apparent schedules list Teutonic and Kensington sailing to Liverpool Antwerp via Dover Cherbourg Southampton with Bremen and Hamburg routes. Other vessels named include Statendam and Noordland from New York to European ports, detailing connections through Southampton and Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
Kensington
Antwerp
Bouthampton
Balled
Kaiser Wilhelm
Readjustment of Wagers on Reading Railway Division
Philadelphia reports superintendent WoTl Beeler of the main line division at Heading announced a wage readjustment effective December 1. Unofficially the plan includes general wage increases for all employees connected with the main line service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wot. Beeler
Mainzine
Reading Railway
Heading
Imain Hine
Broad Defeats Sullivan in Cleveland Boxing Match
Kid Broad of Cleveland won a decision over Dave Sullivan at the end of the twenty fifth round in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kid Broad
Cleveland
Dave Sullivan
Silver Republicans Meet at Chicago
Informal discussion by executive committee members and state chairmen in Chicago today endorsed Bryan as the right presidential candidate. Reports on silver Republican conditions were heard. ex Governor Altgeld praised silver Republicans. talks touched on fusion with Democrats and Populists. A committee was named to plan the national convention logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
National Republicain cComitee
William J. Bryan
Altgeld
J. G. Johnson
Democratic Press Bureau
Charles Towne
McKinley
Teller
Colorado
Eix-Senator
du Bois
Idaho
Bryan
Washed Revenue Stamps Suspect Arrest In New York
David D. Badeau a 42 year old stamp dealer at 12 Broadway was arrested by federal officers on charges of buying and selling washed Internal Revenue stamps. Authorities say he moved up to six to eight thousand dollars daily and netted about 230000, selling five thousand stamps worth one to twenty two dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David D. Badeau
Broadway
Bede
Hla
Badeau'a Atore
House Destroyed By Evening Fire In Scranton
Fire destroyed a new unoccupied two story frame house at 160 Main Street North Scranton owned by Anthony Kerrigan after an 11 30 PM alarm from box 446. Cumberland Excelsior and Liberty companies battled the blaze but the structure was completely ruined as flames gained headway. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
North
Scranton
Anthony Kerrigan
The
Cumberland, Excelsior and Liberty Companical
Deaths of a Day in Columbus and Asheville
In Columbus H H Howell a noted Welsh divine and writer on church topics died after a long illness He edited the Friend the Welsh church official organ at his death In Asheville General Robert D Vance a brother of the late Senator Vaono died at his home in Alexander from diabetes after twelve years in Congress representing the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
H. H. Howell
Howell
Friend
Ila
Asheville
Robert D. Vance
Congress
Alexander
Dinbeten
British Victory in South Africa Barrage and Assault Near Gras Pan
English forces stormed entrenched Boer positions on a hill range near Gras Pan after a three hour duel. British infantry including the Yorkshires Northamptons Northumberland and Lancashires led a naval brigade in a bold assault under heavy fire. Casualties were reported among the naval brigade while Boer guns continued to fire. A later dispatch from Pretoria notes Boer commands under Joubert Cronje advising consolidated force actions to trap British retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange River
British Armas
Rooijaagte
Gras Pan
Lancashires
Lewis
Juera
Lewie
Methhen
Swinkspan
Money
Berlin
Deutsche Zeitung
Pretoria
Kruger
Steyn
Joubert
Cronje
Ladysmith
Tugela
Estcourt
Ceveral Cronje
Kimberley
Modder River
Methuen
Dublin Lord Mayor Visits Philadelphia for Parnell Monument Fund
Lord Mayor Daniel Tallon of Dublin and John E Redmond with New Yorkers arrive in Philadelphia to raise funds for the Charles Stewart Parnell monument. They are greeted by Mayor Ashbridge, attend a city hall reception, lunch at Walton Hotel, and address a public meeting with donations announced from John Wanamaker State Senator David Martin and Governor Alone. The visit includes plans to tour the National Export Exposition labeled Irish American Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dublin
Daniel Tallon
John E. Redmond
Ashbridge
Charles Stewart Parnell
Tallon
Tredmond
Thomas Kennedy
Stone Preselle
Spercher
Lord Mivor
Redmond
John Wanamaker
David Martin
Lehigh Valley Earnings Fall In October Report
The Lehigh Valley Railroad reports October earnings and comparisons to the previous year show net earnings around 1.9 million. Revenues rose modestly while expenses increased, producing a net gain of about 70 thousand dollars for the month and a larger year to date rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nev
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
SDS
Exponana
Oorhera
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania North East
Eastern Pennsylvania forecast shows fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday with fresh southwesterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, Navy
Republican Caucus Committees
Ausuth City
Dili
Pete Ern
Treaeury
Uivision
Cole Wind
United Biazon
Wml
Gener
Bevel
Overetrent
Pennsylvania Pensions
Manavense
Oficera
Bendead
James 8. Petit
Thirty-fist Volunteers
Guam
Behin O
Troona
Balling
Zamboanga
Pokin
Carrison
Mindanao
Moltern
Hardwick
White
Penhsylvania
Financial and Commercial
Fdktorial
Palmistry
Wld
Army Life
Cobu Island
Boranton
Mr. Mitchell
Broad
Sullivan
Paul
Lehigh Valley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!