News of the Week: business failures and transport shocks
The latest seven day business failures tally 277, up from 263. Reports cover eastern western middle southern pacific regions Canada and New York City. A railway receiver appointment looms as Little Rock Fort Smith faces court action. A Menlo freight wreck near Teinekaplabt causes multiple fatalities and injuries. Several fires and corporate collapses are noted including giants in Berkeley and Newport. A Maine death penalty bill, prominent deaths, stock market pressure, and weather disruptions round out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Dan & Co
Mercantile Agency
Bamber
Western
Southern
Pacifc States
United States Court
Southern Express
San Francisco
Eleepur
Amd
Wakerod Lerribin
Parsons
Trata
Thone
Thomas Wilson
Philadelphia
Kawin Solway
New York
Niagara
Carrieal i
Fay
Conky
Aberiff
Axiere
Berkeley
Cal
Judiciary Committee of
House
Maine
Eadward H. Knight
Hellyfontaine
Ohio
Germany
J. H. Stoddart
Chicago Board of Trade
Miengthienant
Corm
Henry Barnard
Jofunet City Bank
Ruchwater
N.Y
Parton & Gould
Planing Milla
Elgin
Tice
American Peace Society
Geo . Heckwich
Mugnie & Son
Palmer Cty
Itl
Fiyn
Bindota College
Harxing
Wisconsin
Liverpool
Lawcetes County
Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
Dickean City
Col
James M. Salover Boainee
Ostrd
Ates Benatar Jerome J. Chaffee
Crime Report From River Town and Far Off Sights
A garbled dispatch describes Marvoy Paylor of Richtierd Springs, New York, killing his wife and mother in law before hanging himself. Other items include robberies in Nevada and Kansas, a Wichita murder case, and assorted frontier crime notes with scattered names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvoy
Paylor
Richtierd Springs
N.Y
Killa
Taylor Wan
Hangdeg
Veltar
Briinh
Leaen
Cralg
Bellowiile
Washington Trade Board Advances Ratification Amid Turbulent Debate
The national board of trade approves a controversial treaty affecting domestic dairy and meat provisions, while debates over land grants and ministerial powers unfold. The Interior Department is asked to report land potential for ratification and to outline costs, with references to the Yellow Stone region and agricultural production. Key figures include Secretary of the Interior and various commissions, as well as naval officers reshaping command roles and emergency measures discussed in the final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Trade
Secretary of the Interior
Aeante Copsieg
Juabe
Ratay Harel
Privieges
Yellowstone
Hotusa
Interior
Atyrney Kaneral
Seags
Meni
Anderson
Ada
Sterhy
Vawth
Dhermay
Snertlan
Pin
Thule
Te Canhde
Arieva
Atney
Wsdl
Ploren Crosby
Chiat
Reyusiton
Cuamodare
William
Temple
Vrehie
Reurehainbine
New York
Rud Choe
Vonea Ecla
Padtoia
Geoneral Cronk
Fragmented Notes From a Distorted Page, Jan 24
A garbled news fragment from January 24 reports on a cathedral funeral service with royal family attendance, a town attacked by shelling, a royal wedding sending thousands of letters and telegrams, and a government assembly debating immediate safety measures and foreign responsibility amid unrest. The damaged text blends multiple events and locations, making precise details uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armany
Beues
Trings Caarles
Andaother
Nebraskan Senate Brings Broad Branding Committee Names
A long, garbled list of committee names and members appears, naming many senators and panels in a branding and procedural roster. The text lists Agriculture-Finches, Public lands, Federal Relations, and other standing and special committees with numerous surnames and districts, reflecting a chaotic roll of assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki Ikaid
Connor
Case
Brown
Lancister
Artia Brown
1Vale
Bomyardner
Walelt
Butler
Deeb
Dolan
Douytna
Accounts
Nowere
Tuateh
Sarg
Rogers
Hrown
Lancaster
Hirrlawn
Krown
Dsraigtaa
Balle
Utawell
Helet
Canteld
Winson
Kepers Walker
Intertai Improvemante
I Msa Kila
Cosnor
Danphy
Dole
Lanlawnd Aghvol
Ind — Do
Canaur
Sewers
Imy Barker
Federal
Relathar Brown
Rookald
Raynens
Norrai Can al Doe
Conklin
Biter
Colfax
Varrotiad
Veork Owde
Dunghy
Harel
Hain
Iwerta Coates
County Boua
Alan
Patte
Pat Fidey
Bomygardner
Harris
Krullosalie MiSaane
Worker
Thy Resenoirs
Clas
Clartford
Howell
Dech
Coaklin
Fisher
Leist
Bead
Walkers State
Patioren
Aosahett
Thateday
Harrison
Volver Conner
Khet
Walker
Messer
Caer
Homisardiger
Broweatiter
Waller
Lancanter
Norely
Browo
Donald
Care
Ura
Curtin
Kabat
Teach
Publish the Pension Rolls Vanier Demand Public Scrutiny
The article calls for nationwide publication of pension rolls to reveal how many pensioners may not be entitled to funds. It urges newspapers to take on this role of exposing private fraud and questions lawmakers on the ethics of pension distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silyre
Pension Fesuda
Atusum
Dunonsee Pepsionurs
Tariff Debates Highlight 1889 Glass Demand and Prices
The discussion centers on the 1889 window glass import and domestic manufacture costs, with Mr. Vance arguing the tax burden raises prices by about 3.5 million dollars. Senators consider duties on rough plate glass and related measures, amid broader tariff and postal telegraph debates and adjournments in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smarx
Vance
Edmunds
Bien
Michigan
Valender
Caticia
Reading Carlyle and American poetry in Emerson era
The piece recalls Emerson's views on Carlyle and American poets, noting favor for some ancient scriptures and moderns like Poe and Browning. It critiques youth debates, praises Carlyle’s works, and cites reactions to the Life of Frederick. It also covers American Agricultural Association notes and an 1883 plan for a national exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Hlome
Sbroed
Carlyla
Emerson
Frederick
Carlyle
England
Mude
Elizabeth Shepard
Browning
Paracelsus
Parscelans
Tennyson
George Borrow
George Sand
Manzoni
Emer- Rox
Sandi
Wien
Everson
Rufus Griswold
Taat
Poe
Carlyle Mot
American Agricultural Association
Chicago
Meado “P. Allen
Nebrasky
Nebraska
Alate
Innis
Missouri River
Evan
Tio
Coburn
Kansas
Tan
Sui
Minoia
Indiana
Ohio
Wealthy Pacific Coast Figures and Prolific Inheritance
The article profiles rich Pacific coast magnates and widows, highlighting ex Governor Stanford and others. It cites estimates of wealth, real estate in San Francisco, and extensive estates. It notes notable heirs, adoptions, and projected inheritance distributions including two widows each receiving 600,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiiden Gace Nabobs
Magnus
Stanford
Ais Woatth
San Francisco
Lstaud, Jr
Pacific Coast
Cornelia Stewart
Mark Hoaphing
Central Pacific
California
Caetrix
Misa Hallie Crucker
Charles Drucker
Shu
Misa Flood
Billy ‘ Brien
Alor
O'Beren
Cullinan
Joseph McDonough
Tilton Confession Reveals Personal Struggles and Nurse Work
In a scrambled report, Mrs. Tilton reaffirms confusion surrounding her finances and marriage. She discusses hiring herself as a nurse amid strained funds, the end of her nurse work after four days, and her fractured relationship with spiritual guidance. The piece also mentions broader foreign affairs notes about U.S. minister Hall and tensions in Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mera
Theodore Visteon
Tilton
Biuia
Atytoia
Mia
Tilton Ia
Inaano Naylun
Wiltoun Roter- Tokle
Tie Haacher Oaxe
Reacher Wall
Pia Tesching
Thorn
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Slovx
Iowa
Hepburn
Page Cour
Osawa
Monone County
Emmetsburg
Pg Lake
Cedar
Davenport Roughs
Reaur
W. E. Shields
Curtiss
Story County
Theos
Doean
Steffen Grutz
Port Township
Dubuque County
Iowa City Republican
N.C. Ridenour
Page County Democrat
B. C
Albright
Charlotte
Elizabeth Sarr
Chariton
John Bleraings
Hiram Gates
Lyons
Ort
Ausmona
Patrick, Jr
Monona County
Lock Jaw
Samuel
Mra
Price
Cresent Townable
Pottswallumui
Wally
Jarvig Murphy
Avawort
Ced Doubfa
Iado
Win
Lidiian
Closcothe
Blues Hawk County
Audubon
Atlantic Telegraph
George Haaly
Cedar Falls
Norris
New Jersey
Vineland High School
Clark Rouesell
America
Wendell Holmes
John G. Weaver
Newport
Roly
Sivarware
Amonls Amt
Miya Myob
Walia
Delaware House
Senate
DHS
U.S. Circuit Court of Stassa
Eldes Hell
Janes Patrick
New Palladelphia
Oinekyr de Cence
Patrick
Toceph Meath
Chlesto Tribune
Frobrickaburn
Wella, Fargo & Co
Careon
Nevada
Eto
Gold Mountain
Mounts
Silver Peck
Boss
Rosa
Ells
Frankomee
Meson
N. W. Sturgia
Jack
Suri
Iala
Jen- Mary We
Jaeulog
Ginala
Runnell
Wirghita
Ander Lyles Jr
Pitt Maieenos
Urrentage Canclesia
Silas Sintth
Odedperada
Adelalatot
Uae
Bir Rapids
Miohy
Fran Dallas
Texay
Daenen
Novehelte
Penny
Banver Dam
Wogions
Thomas
Wievene
Fvereman
Thea
Ana Mtusens Fell
Princese Krapockine
Louis Michel
Bahar
Dosti
Farrell
Alexandria
Uront
Banki
Affulia
Soudan
Inaurgenta
Karkon
Nie
Caama
SaMary
Yeatan
Marsa
Kon Press
Engenie Banouaces
Latole
Repubiie
Vomnes
Bora Ta Ili Flay Byftalby
W¢ruie
Napoleon
Fikacs
London
Strachey
Fréenda
Mary
Jans Prowtic
Desoto Owl Wark
Moai Ha
Winderx
Wtwede
Forum Cy
Adler Peaudilt
Og James
Ecpareth
Wim Tere
Wimberg
Su Louis Crittrial Court
Washington
Thole Wien
Memma
Verlin
San
Priv
FuatTon
PRU
Osaan
Branding
Nebraska State Senate
Vanier
Eemunds
Morrill and
Reserva
Mr. Logan
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee, Renarted Favorably Adm For Tha Reguireston
Lelugraph
Ve Compsntea
Plath
Piama
Piriiic
Publiq Tania
Ariee
van Wyck
Wooten
Cyewetla
Wengen
Tad
Mabel Teduedan
Pas DU
Sachs
Reston Amdoem
Dawes
Etl
Florse
Toe Henry
Lee Peatrae
Aed
Bestia
Eitlerlatte
Republicdus
Hammond
Guorali
Toute
Tennessee
Booker
Misalaalpit
Aud Cox
Denabor Hom
Ius
CIA
Suranga
Manny
Reece
Hanel Dale
Evi
Fata Avery
Pirteus
Patras
Me. Biekel
Keeley Motor Company
Asvarta
Milwringer
la Chaise
Gambetta
Basso
Faatoul
Chatour
Daves
Chatuur
Alsace and
Lorrains
Gambotta
Bordeaux
Aldace-Lorraing
France
Franca
Hupe
Republic
Paviliz
Franco
Falatout
Ell
Brisson
Republican Union
Gambbetta
Thi Ary
Brison
Wabor
Gametta
Mrs. Tilton
Ara
Crime
Hall
U. S
Haa
Sein Fom
San Salvador
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