Tribute to a Great Statesman and a Colossal Gladstone Statue
Fragmented report from New York June 27 notes a tribute to a great statesman at Grounds marked by the unveiling of a colossal statue of Gladstone. Mayor Siarrison speaks on democracy and the silver question as the finance situation improves. Attendees depart and a French liner telegram from Havre mentions impressions of a princess and Mary Anderson.
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Gladstone
Siarrison
Sanday
Morton Talla
Tulaias
New York
Foiaisa
Havre
Anno Toon
Mary Anderson
Statue unveiling at World’s Fair amid Irish tribute
A nine foot statue of a noted Irish statesman was unveiled at the World’s Fair midway amid a crowded program including a performance of Kate Mascoures and remarks by London’s Bruce Loy. The crowd included Irish representatives and attendees from Wisconsin and Michigan. The event featured music and a speech by the mayor with praise for the patriot. Attendance at the fair was low later that day with the Arts building and religious services noted among limited visitor numbers. In other notes, Secretary Morton discussed populist disintegration and Democratic alignment on sound money and policy.
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Vaden
Jill
Donegal Castle
Insh
Ace Ao
Walliam & Gladgo
Elhureh
London
Caranford
Bruce Loy
Harmsen
Tasmar
Nagat ‘Ort
Fur Pottebadstone
Ile Haftean
Fonemayur
Benest Harter Loudon
Kate Mascure
Mas Bonersa Dohlnstone
Snph
Sopra
Proposal for free coinage compromise hinges on legal status
The speaker suggests a conditional plan where silver and gold would both be freely minted but stripped of legal tender power. Government stamps would only certify weight and fineness, allowing people to accept the coin they prefer and reject the other. The idea targets those pressing for higher paper or coin values.
Banking Leaders Report Improved Western Money Flow
New York June 25 bankers report an easier feeling in the west with reduced demands for accommodations rediscounts and currency. Attention centers on the Pacific coast as the subtreasury begins payment of interest on bonds due July 1 about 6000 dollars disbursed to aid money market. Presidents of leading banks agree the situation has improved since last week despite some banks closing doors.
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New York
West
Pacific Coast
United States
Tragic Collision Sinks Victoria Amid Pacific Maneuvers
Reports from Tri Poli Syria describe a catastrophic British squadron accident near Vispeli where the Campertown rammed the Victoria. More than 400 officers and men perished, including Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon. The disaster prompts questions on ship size, maneuverability, and lifeboat readiness as Queen Victoria and leaders express condolences.
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Mandreds
Loxpon
Tripoli
Syria
Campertown
Victoria
Ihen
Admral
George Tryon
K € OB
Mediterranean
Sictoris
Serensy
Dimared
Vietoris
Adninius Attiens
Gladstone
Neuse
Bexroot
Colonel Harrington
Tyron
Malta
Hean
Testantina Assor
Yvon
the Times
President Cleveland's Summer Plans Unfold in Washington
Washington June 38 The time of President Cleveland s departure from Washington for his summer home in Buzzard s Bay Mass has not been definitely set but he will probably leave during the first half of his term It is certain that he will remain at the White House for another week and there is a likelihood he will accept Senator Camden s invitation to spend a few days asking to West Virginia in about two weeks
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Cleveland
Washington
Buzzard's Bay
Mass
White House
Camden
West Virginia
New York
Alexander Weil
Lazard Freres
Europe
West
President Removes Portland Collector Over Chinese Smuggling
Washington June 29 The president dismissed Portland Oregon Collector of Customs Logan after telegraphic advice that smuggling of Chinese continues and many are due from British Columbia. Reports claim a 250 Chinese landed on a previous voyage despite instructions, prompting tighter scrutiny and refusal of dubious papers for entry.
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Washington
Logan
Portland
Ore
British Columbia
Coliestor Lotan
Treasury Department
Department
Lotun
Haytien Republic
Danube
United States
Pension fraud cases spark list of suspected pensioners
Records show Commissioner Lochren recommended dropping numerous pensioners from the rolls after a probe by the power bureau found they did not deserve pensions. Names include veterans and widows. some were tied to open war-related payments and others to alleged fraud. The matter moves to Secretary Smith for final action.
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Dune
Lochren
Smith
Powson Bureau
War Department
Tess
Isprasavotts Senator in town delivers political warning
In Indias town a visiting senator forecasts the Sherman law's repeal at Congress. He predicts a collapse of the two old parties, a new alignment, and rising movements including a people’s party drawing recruits from major groups. He pins strength to the silver issue and the Indian movement amid party realignments.
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Isprasavotts
Ind
Dune
Peter
Congress
People's Party
People’s Party
Peoples Party
President Cleveland to Williams College Centennial Guest
President Grover Cleveland replies to Williams College inviting him and Mrs. Cleveland to attend the 100th anniversary. He cannot bring Mrs. Cleveland due to duties and expects to stay from Monday afternoon to October 16 while Congress is in session. He gratefully accepts the hospitality offer but cannot attend with his wife.
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Cleveland
Strinermain
Mass
Williams College
Ime
Congress
Williamstown
Grovin Cleveland
Legislation in the Coming Congress Signals Tariff and Silver Debates
Washington reports Gen Catchings of Mississippi says the coming session will focus on repealing the Sherman Act and reforming tariffs, with free coinage uncertain. He notes rules reform may be needed to avoid filibuster and enable majority control. Also discusses gold imports, silver repeal, and grain stockholdings amid evolving Southern sentiment.
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Cleveland
Thim
House Committee On Rules
Washington
Gen. Catchings
Mississippi
House
Congress
Committees On
Committee On Rules
White Wall
Export Emphasis Shapes Economic Outlook Says Speaker
A speaker urges bold steps to boost exports and grain shipments. The aim is to sell products abroad, secure foreign currency, and avoid long term losses despite high interest payments. The message stresses exporting as the nation’s crucial current need.
Monument Unveiled at Waldheim Cemetery for Haymarket Martyrs
A large crowd attended the Waldheim Cemetery unveiling of a monument to the Haymarket riot defendants. Speakers in German and English praised labor, human rights, and civilizaton amid heat and red flags. The ceremony, lasting over two hours, featured remarks by Albert Weinert the sculptor and Dr Ernst Schmidt, stressing the enduring memory of those fighting for a just social order.
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Carcano
Waldheim
Haymarket
Schmidinger
William Holmes
Spies
Parsons
Chicago
Republic
Tolmes
Albert Weinert
Ernst Schmidt
Tie
Homestead
Pittsburg
Lemont
Bailey to Buy Barnum Interest in The Greatest Show on Earth
New York June 24 Samuel Hurd, son in law of the late Phineas T Barnum, reports Bailey will own The Greatest Show on Earth within a month. Agreement before Barnum’s death had the surviving partner run the business for three years and share profits with heirs. Heirs have set the sale price near 1 million. Dourd would not name the exact figure.
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Bailey
Dqurd
Plankinton Bank Affairs Favorable
Milwaukee reports the assignee’s showing is satisfactory and many depositors are offered 75 percent. Experienced bankers expect all debts to be paid and stockholders to receive at least a 40 percent dividend.
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Plankinton Bank
Milwaukee
Presidential appointments on Indians land allotments
Washington June 24 The President appointed Benjamin J D Williams of Alabama as a Commissioner to negotiate with the Chippewa in Minnesota under the 1889 act and Bernard Arntzen of Illinois as special agent to make allotments in severalty to non reservation Indians under the March 3 181 act.
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Washington
Benjamin JD Williams
Alabama
Minnesota
Bernard Arntzen
Illinois
St Louis Banks Quiet as Travel to World's Fair Surges
The St Louis financial scene remains steady with banks sound and discounting cautious yet ample funds for legitimate needs. Real estate activity stays strong with over forty five miles of new frontage possible this year. Rail travel to the World’s Fair booms as five railroads run extra services and offer reduced excursion rates drawing tourists and shoppers to the city. Lieutenant Colonel Waldorff is named Colonel of the Missouri Militia First Regiment. Bicycle clubs push for downtown bicycle stables as wheelmen press for asphalt streets and improved commuting.
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St. Louis
Sr. Louis
Neal Estate Exchange
Restry
Chicago
Missouri
Iilinois
Fast Mail North
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Waldorff
Missouri Militia
Col. Wetmore
Fifth Provisional Regiment of
Jackson Park
After They Were Married Texas Niftings Pair Dialog
A humorous vignette begins with an indignant father accusing a penniless suitor. The suitor retorts that his bright prospects were to become his son in law and gain a wealthy wife, which he claims are now realized with the daughter.
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Texas
The Lonesome Man Heads East While Others Seek Coast
A lone traveler lagged behind his companions who cut toward the Pacific Coast a day early. They fished for a day along resort towns on the Union Pacific and the World's Pictorial line. He followed a different route, as little dogs bark, a trait noted in the tale.
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Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
World's Pictorial Line
Wabash and CPR Official Route for Nebraska Delegation to Montreal
For the Y P 8 C E Convention at Montreal from July 6 to 6 the Wabash and Canadian Pacific Lines from Chicago are the official route. Through day coaches, sleeping and tourist cars offer first class comfort at 75 cents per mile, with a round trip fare from Chicago to Montreal at 18 dollars good till Sept 16. Additional low summer tourist fares to United States and Canada resorts available, returning by Oct 1. Contact Omaha 1502 Farnam, Chicago Clark St or Dearborns, or write G N Carrroux NW P Agt Omaha Neb for details. The Alaska natives are described as cold and distant.
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Montreal
Wabash
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
St. Lawrence
Thousand Islands
Quebec
New England
United States
Canada
Troxers
Farnam Street
Omaha
Clark Street
Dearbors
G. N. Crarroux
N. W. P. Agt
The Loop Bridge at Georgetown Colorado
The Loop above George town Colorado on the Union Pacific System is praised as the most wonderful feat of engineering in America, located about 50 miles from Denver.
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Georgetown
Colo
Denver
America
Sized Up and Taken Down at the Exhibition Visit
A foreign Telegraph correspondent visiting the United States criticizes local institutions while remaining politely received. He meets Ben Folsom, the consul here, who asks which section the journalist will enter at the exhibition, prompting a measured exchange.
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Rey Pr Dhomas
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Morton
Rem
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Wasiuxatos
the Star
J. Sterling Morton
Cleve- Jang
Tveland
Onimhbia
Worshtve Ton
Vtainsen
Ean Natural Deridee
Cmabe
Dveke
Veele
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Kelels
Offidia's
Metague and
Atkinan
Messra Metarue
von Pois
Park
Gmiha
Weels
Senator Peffer
William T. Wardwell
West Roxbury
Amos J. Morse
Boston
Morse
Arcelina O. G. Craig
Romano
Russia
Jung
Barnum
The
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Alaska
SheMerd ‘Telegraph
Ben Folsom
Ben
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