Bankers, sound money push headlines amid wider financial woes
The column weighs in on bankers and the single standard, arguing for a gold standard and denouncing free coinage of silver. It cites bankruptcies and failures from Baltimore to Chadron, indicting misused funds, forged checks, and corporate collapses while urging financial integrity and restoration of confidence.
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Soma
Baltimore
TB Casacr
Ormers’ Bank
Decatur
New York
the Public Ledger
Auburn
N. Y
Yurrip
Chadron Banking Company
Chadron
Neb
Ioa Lililies
Frank C. Smith
American Lawyer
Philip Rhinelander
Messrs
Talbott & Sons
Richmond
North Carolina
Moore County Meeting Report From Sub Alliances
Proceedings from Moore County Alliance discussions note a July Carthage speaking event with Senator Marion Butler requested. Sub reports show growth, harmony, and optimism in local alliances, including remarks on wealth, debt, and monetary circulation referenced by the Tulare Citizen.
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Villaxon
Cram’s Creek Church
EM. Cole
Bryan Tyson
Marion Butler
Carthage
Tembersiup
Dream of turpentine and grapes flood Southern states report
State news items note drops of turpentine and grapes from east, crops and livestock across regions, a missing person case in Moore County, a liquor dispensary profit in Wayne county, peach and crop losses, a fire in Mt. Airy, and notable local incidents from Wilmington to Laurinburg.
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Wilmington
Southern Baptist Convention
Carolina Beach
News End Observer
Southern Pines
Mary Jane Spivey
Moore Couunty
Fayetteville
United States Arsenal
Waynesville
Slave Owners Bureau Denied Mail Privilege in Washington
Postmaster General Wilson declared the United States ex slave owners Registration Bureau of Washington is in violation of postal regulations and unentitled to mail privileges. The bureau, newly incorporated in the district, operated via Savannah offices and sought to compile a slave ownership record from ex slaves and heirs for fees, promising to push bills in Congress for slave repayment. The Post Office Inspector labeled the scheme a pure fraud.
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Postoffice
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Eub
Savannah
Congress
Postffice
National Democratic Clubs Fix Sept Convention Spot
The National Association of the Democratic clubs sets September 30 in St. Louis for its annual convention. The executive committee met at the Lichbilt House with twelve of fourteen members present, chaired by Congressman McMillan of Tennessee. Secretary Hardner to notify clubs and arrange July conference in Chicago. Resolutions thanked the Southern Railway. The committee, led by Senator Faulkner and General Black, visited the White House before adjourning.
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National Association of Democratic Clubs
Wasuisdox
National Association of the Democratic Clube
Lchbitt House
Congressman McMillan
Tennessee
St. Louis
Hardner
Chicago, Ill
Southern Railway
Faulkner
Black
White House
Snd
Fire in New York causes half a million loss
A fire at 75 Grand street and adjacent 33 Green street warehouses, occupied by C. A. Auffmordt & Co. importers, wrecked the five story building while water tower and an out of order alarm box hindered response. Damages quoted between 20 000 and 750 000 with nearly 1 000 000 of stock insured.
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Reed Mine
Cabarrus County
Jake Shinn
United States
Cumberland County
Fayetteville
Rockingham Index
Jencie. Liles
Pee Dee Station
Thomas Levin
Wilkestown
Slampton Wiles
Rock Creek
Turner
Asheville
Buncombve
J. Frank Wells
Wells
B. T. Bonner
Bloant’s Creek Bay
Washington C
Izstle
Charlotte News
T. A. Tacomas
Rzzeil’s Ferry
Brenton Courier
Elizabeth River
Norfolk
Lake Drummond
New York
Grand Street
Green Street
C. A. Auffmordt & Co
Millions for Defence Passes in House
The House approved a bill funding fortifications and coast defences with little opposition. Supporters cited the need for expanded overseas and coastal protection while one Democrat urged broader spending on ships. The War Department estimated 8.05 million dollars could be used next year, with 11.38 million dollars authorized including contracts.
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Washington
House
Messrs. Hainer
Nebraska
Sayers
Texas
Bartlett
New York
Livingston
Georgia
Hemenway
Indiana
Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Appropriations
Baker
New Hampshire
Flagler
Craighill
Berry
Kentucky
Secretary of War
Fortification Grants and Conferees See Disputes Over Appropriation
The document lists allocations for armament and fortifications at Sandy Hook Watertown Benecia and Watervillet arsenals and fortifications funds for the Ordnance and Fortification Board and Fortress Monroe sewerage system. The House accepts the conference report on the appropriation bill as far as agreed and orders further conferences on remaining disputed items, about one third of the total 314 items.
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Bor
Proving Grounds
Sandy Hook
N.J
Watertown Arsenel
Massachusetts
Benecia Arsenel
California
Watervillet Arsenel
New York
Ordnance and Fortification Board
Fortress Monroe
House
Senate
New Jersey Elections Show GOP Tightening Grip in State
Results from April 14 show Republicans winning most major towns but with reduced margins. Newark reelects James M Seymour Democrat by about 3000 as a major upset. Paterson and Passaic vote Republican while Jersey City goes Democratic with 2000 margin.
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Trenton
N.J
Newark
James M. Seymour
Demotratic
Julian A. Lobacher
Board of Public Works of
Citizens
Jersey City
Board of Aldermen
Patterson
McGuire
Passaic
Rahway
Elizabeth
Flemington
That Place
Asbury
Battle near Lochuza in Cuba as Spaniards clash with insurgents
Reports from Hav ana on April 14 describe Col Debos leading Alphonso XIIIL Battalion with units from Pins del Rio toward Lechuza to engage Maceo’s insurgents. About 5,000 insurgents charged the column and heavy fighting followed, forcing a retreat to San Claudio. The gunboat Alerita and General Isolan’s arrival aided the defense. enemy losses were said to be heavy.
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Havana
Lochuza
Alphonso
Lechuza
Debos
Tert
San Claudio
Isolan
Col. Debos
Alerita
Civil War Turmoil Report Delayed Official Losses Hidden
A government column faced heavy rebel fire with four soldiers killed and one officer among casualties, while officials conceal full results. A civilian delivering news to the front crossed gunfire twice leaping into water to survive. Gen Inclan reports Maceo compelled to retreat at Col Debos camp after San Claudio.
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Offiver
Inclan
Col. Debos
Maceo
San Claudio
Weather and crops bulletin reports mixed conditions across states
Washington notes April 14 weekly bulletin. North Carolina reports frost harms fruit and vegetables, corn planting rapid, cotton later. rains needed for germination. South Carolina sees favorable farm work, germination slow, cotton and grain promising with late varieties injured. Georgia warm and dry, corn stands good, cotton planting active, fruit promising. Florida cooler temps with deficient rainfall, farm work active, cotton nearly finished, rain needed. Alabama warm and favorable, corn and cotton planted, fruit excellent but pears dropping. Mississippi favorable, corn nearly planted, oats promising, fruit and garden truck thriving. Louisiana favorable for plowing, late showers may delay some, no fruit damage. Texas showery centrals, dry northwest, corn and wheat doing well. Arkansas favorable, corn nearly done, cotton soon general, wheat and oats good, fruit prospects excellent. Tennessee most favorable, plowing and planting vigorous, wheat improving, season two weeks late.
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Washindton
The
Agricultural Department
North Carolina
Raleigh
South Carolina
Columbia
Georgia
Atlanta
Florida
Jacksonville
West
North Diatricia
Uuiess
Alabama
Montgomery
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Norma
Louisiana
Texas
Galveston
Arkansas
Little Rock
Tennessee
Nashville
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Hades
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Moore County Meeting
Traly
V.u. Seawell
Tulare
State News
Greensboro
High Point
Franklin Press
Acheville
T. W. Prather
Mt. Airy
Louisburg
A. Neal Losa
Albert Franklin
Poy Green
Last Presbyterian Church of
W.P. Farrell
Chatham Record
Newbern Journal
Shelby Aurora
Sam Pearson
Burke County
Burke
A. J. Loftin
U. S
Newbern
Mrj. C. Dowd
Charlotte
R. B. Vance
Mss Dowd
Vance
Lie
Land
Senator Vance
James F. M. Ferrell
Mallard Creek Township
Esquire Maxwell’s
Rocky Mount
C. E Taylor
D. D
Wake Forest College
Baptist Educational Society
Wm. Royal
Taylor
Scotland Neck
Maxton
Shoe Heel Creek
Dan Maglean
Wilmington Star
Laurinburg Exchange
Slave Owners’ Bureau
New Jersey
Cuba
Se Na
Southern States
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