20 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1893
Page
1
Depositors at the remaining Denver banks rush to withdraw funds amid a widening financial scare. Crowds form outside multiple institutions as run fears spread, with officials urging calm and liquidity measures being prepared.
Panic grips Denver as the National Bank of Commerce Union National bank and Commercial National Bank fail amid a market squeeze. McNamara Dry Goods with liabilities of 269000 faces attachment and closure, while First National Colorado National and others brace for runs.
The report notes that by 1 30 no further failures were announced yet a panicky mood persisted among observers and participants as the event continued.
Denver July 19 The Mercantile Bank announced it could not meet further demands of its depositors and closed its doors in the late afternoon.
Fort Scott Kansas July 19 The First National Bank of Fort Scott the oldest financial institution in southeastern Kansas has suspended payment.
St Paul records a sharp fall in failures since May 1 with only six cases totaling 34500 dollars, compared to eleven in the same period last year totaling 287273 dollars. Bradstreet notes the stringency of conditions makes this a remarkable showing.
Madison Wisconsin July 19 Judge Newman grants motion to correct judgment against ex Treasurer C McFetridge. He must pay 4000 more to the state for state funds deposited in Viroqua and Appleton banks that were omitted in the original reckoning.
In connection with the Douglass county bank failure, Pierre president George W. Lumley and city directors A B Strichter, James Wilson, and A M Lindsey have been arrested.
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada in New York plans a free silver convention in Chicago on August 1. He says repeal of the Sherman act cannot pass the Senate without a substitute favorable to free coinage, and warns that the silver bloc can block Senate actions by delaying tactics until terms end. He predicts a strong Chicago gathering and says gold supporters must meet their terms.
The article lists speakers at multiple congresses including Bishop Spalding, Rev Dr Harper, and Dr Everett Hale. It notes gatherings on Chautauqua topics from Sunday school to university extension, and sessions on blind education kindergarten programs and deaf mutes.
Wasu Hineton July 19 reports Crisp will return to discuss committee makeup with leaders. Rumor says Bland is omitted from the coinage committee chairmanship in the proposed list.
James Lotan ex collector of customs and Robert Pad dock customs inspector were arrested on an indictment charging opium smuggling and landing Chinese from British Columbia on fraudulent certificates. C D Cardinall dismissed from service also detained. All released on $20000 bail. William Dunmar and Nathan Blum indicted on 10 counts for smuggling as agents for the Haytien Republic. Grand jury found other indictments against unnamed parties connected with the ring.
In Albuquerque the threatened Navajo outbreak over a killing is quelled. Detectives Elvy and Smith and Storekeeper Bennett were involved. Bennett was slightly wounded and the assailant killed as officers intervened. The Indian community is said to view the incident as the action of a desperate man and unrest ends. London reports a warehouse fire causing half a million pounds in damage across 500 yards square near the City. Thirty buildings are destroyed. losses may reach £500,000. The blaze threatens central financial districts near the Bank of England and Royal Exchange.
Kansas City news reports that the Western passenger association sold only 50 of the new excursion tickets across seven Chicago lines, averaging about seven passengers per road, indicating weak public interest.
New York July 19 reports say recent upheaval rumors in Corea were unfounded. The disturbance is described as wholly political and confined to natives, with no drive against Pasay or foreigners.
In Topeka, Governor Lewelling vows help to miners and orders to oppose foreign labor brought into Kansas. Secretary sent to Leavenworth lines to urge workers to return. Alliance leaders seek aid and food, while mine stockades and armed guards are reported at several sites including Leavenworth.
Reports claim the steamer Alexandria fired on the U S Mohican during pursuit off Behring Sea. The Mohican suffered machinery damage and was forced to anchor for repairs while Alexandria escaped in fog. A prize crew then boarded two San Francisco and Kodiak schooners bound for Ounalaska.
Washington dispatches say officials do not credit a report that the Mohican was fired on by the Alexandria. Word arrived of the capture of the Alexandrian the 8. Paul by the Bush, but no details appeared in the received cables. If true, the incident would amount to piracy.
A fragment notes Anglo Armenian forces learn from constant instructors in the banishment context. The item hints at military discipline and training under a penal or exile regime with reference to Constantinople era forces.
Herald dispatch from New York reports a new Nicae Agua cabinet organized abroad. Anselmo H. Rivas named interior minister Frederigo Alorzano as minister of public works Jose D Rodriguez as minister of finance and Manuel Lacayo as another senior official. General Avilez to remain in command of the army.
Congressman Magner states that Cressinnt Chota Cleveland has tendered to Supreme Court Justice Edgar M. Cullen the appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States in the place of Justice Blatch. Lawyers reported the claim as a fact and Blatchford is addressed in the note.
In Boston on July 19 a folding steel framed net device mounted on the front of streetcars was tested to catch pedestrians and prevent injuries. The net deploys when obstructions appear and a steel scoop shields any person under the wheels, with tests using a straw and sand dummy reported satisfactory by street railway men.
Miss Parker of Parkersville Floors repelled a intruder at her home when a man knocked and demanded food. She said nothing cooked was available and tried to close the door, ending with the assailant knocked out by a clothes iron.
A man rushed a house prompted by an attempted entry. Miss Parker seized a clothes iron and struck the attacker in the eye, knocking him down. The assailant fled the scene in apparent defeat.
A Shanghai dispatch reports China will not pay compensation for the murder of Swedish missionaries Wickholm and Johannsen in Macheng. Foreigner meetings in Hagkow and Shanghai call on European powers to pressure China to enforce treaties and punish local authorities. The situation is described as potentially troublesome.
Isaac and Isadore Kroot ages 11 and 15 were struck by an electric motor at Virginia avenue and Pennsylvania street. The younger was killed and the elder fatally injured. Authorities reported the accident occurring on July 19.
Ex Governor Stone of Iowa died in Oklahoma City and will be buried in Knoxville Iowa. The former state leader passed away recently and funeral arrangements were announced for Friday in Knoxville.
Thomas E Walsh, president of the University of Notre Dame, died in South Bend Indiana on July 19.
At Worlh's Fair Grounds the week of July 24 is named Commercial Travelers' Week with an estimated 300000 traveling men expected. Delegations from various traveling organizations in this country and abroad will attend.
Made for Creston Iowa July 19 S J Noonan sees his assets grow by 1 million dollars after selling six Wyoming mining claims once deemed valueless.
Aspur Park New Jersey July 19 Miss Lizzie Byram aged 19 daughter of A J Byram a Newark patent medicine manufacturer died at her summer home here of hydrophobia the result of a bite from a pet dog inflicted early last April.
Dr Meyer accused of wholesale poisoning in this and other cities arrives in Gotham New York during the afternoon and is taken to police headquarters by Detective Sergeant Von Geritchen.
Foxpoll Lac Wisconsin July 19 A conductor named Pepper of the Northwestern line fell under a car while making a coupling injuring a leg and arm in what is described as probably fatal injuries.
Mead murder proceedings in Waupaca Wisconsin have finished testimony and moved to attorney arguments amid sharp differences over guilt and heated sentiment. Meanwhile in Washington Judge Lochren appoints Iowa pension exam boards with Cresco replacing the former board over Van Leuven related scandals.
Boston July 19 Charles P. Walker a produce dealer was convicted of forging the signatures of H. S. Walker and A. D. Rogers on three notes totaling $8 000 and sentenced to four years in the state prison.
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