Silver's Fall and the Bi metal Issue Debate
New York story features ex minister Edward J Phelps arguing against bi metal or any new monetary system reforms. He predicts no conference will yield adoption of silver standard, urging the US and Britain to avoid liberal experiments and defend the gold standard amid financial uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aus
Edward Jphelps
England
Walle
Europe
Lesy
Gage
Amy Eusbority
Rise and Fall of Silver Value Discussed
New York aug 1 Matthew Marshall comments on silver's decline arguing it reflects British policy on India's silver, not Alaska gold. He predicts silver may fall below jewel value and be erased as a precious metal, urging creditors to resist forced gold payments and warning against an artificial revival of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matthew Marshall
Alaska
India
London
Mob Didn't Get Him Lynched Man Returns Home
John Seargent of Machias Maine who was reported lynched for alleged cruelty to his wife arrived by last night’s steamer. The report sparked excitement as locals believed a mob had attacked him, but he appeared safe at his old home, restoring calm amid the false fright. The item also references railroad fare notices from Union Pacific with assorted travel dates and cheap rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Maine
Aus
John Seargent
Air blast propelling vessel patent by Br. A A Graham
Br. A A Graham of this city wins a patent for an air blast marine propulsion system. The design uses multiple fans to generate a high pressure air stream directed under the stern to push the vessel forward, with gates and a pivoted partition acting as a rudder and control surfaces to steer and regulate thrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. A. A Graham
A A Graham
Rock Island
Patent Office
Graham
Benneath
Tie up complete at Pul ton Bag and Cotton mill
In Atlanta on August 6 a strike at Pul ton Bag and Cotton mill united 75 to 100 girls from the treachery and press room with 12 to 1 900 operatives now on strike. Only twenty negro women and a few white workers remain, the mills near standstill. Strikers aim to reach understanding with mill management. Three demonstrators were jailed after yesterday’s incident.
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Atlanta
Pulton Bag
Hetween
Mill Maracement
Ml Yestering
Iied
Whistling Buoy Drift Tracked Across Atlantic
Washington reports a drifting buoy charted by the hydrographic office shows a four thousand mile drift from Martha’s Vineyard. It was seen 600 miles east of Bermuda and then near the Haitian coast, moving with currents toward the Windward Islands and back north toward the United States, with the ocean unusually clear of debris.
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Washington. Au
North Atlantic
Eydtograph— Fe
Martha's Vineyard
Termuda
Haytien
Whem Basty
Gulf Stremm
Bo Beard
Hutteras
Jersey Shore
Veliere Sey— Nove
Onstwilee
Tennessee Centennial Exposition Offers Very Low Rates
The Tennessee Centennial exposition aims to mark the humbreth anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood with grand grounds and numerous foreign and home attractions. Located on the Nashville main line, it sits en route for travelers between the North and South, with exceptionally low rates encouraging visitation. For details, write Geo B Hommes, Division Passenger Agent, St. Louis, MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Beth
Tatsville & Nashville
Four Firemen Die in Northwestern Elevator Explosion
A blast in the Northwestern grain elevator at Cook and West Water streets in Chicago last evening killed four firemen and wounded many others as walls and a roof collapsed. The inferno, likely sparked by dust buildup, sent bricks, debris, and smoke across Jefferson Street and Carroll Avenue while rescuers pulled victims from the wreckage and river. Fireman Charles M. Conway died from burns the next morning, raising the toll to four.
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Chicago
Aug
Cook
West Water Streets
Jacob J. Schnur
T_ COOGAN
Jacob & Stramer
Charles H. Conway
Hier
Dennis Sweenie
Campion
Smith
W. H Bartlett
Enginser
Benjamin Blanhard
John F. Smith
William McGuire
Thomas Engle
Ignatius Bond
Jenn J. Evans
Wiliam Planney
William ‘Thompson
Joseph Lacey
Frank
Halley
Martin Lacey
Joh Miller
William Rooney
Dubs Evans
William Schubert
John Hassey
Frank Donegan
Casein
John Evans
Palvey
Frank Nigg
C.F Walker
John Heintz
James McGuire
Doller House
Tere
Velicia
Jefferson Street
Carrol Avenue
Sumas
Cnme
Charles M. Conway
Klurlez
Conway
Geatnet
Henry Labouchere on the Society of Science and Arts
Henry Labouchere critiques the London Society of Science Letters and Arts and its American counterpart. He argues both groups grant degrees to the ignorant, noting local honors and disputes over worth, gowns, and ranks for Rev. John Wright and others.
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Henry Labouchere
Society of Science, Letters and Arts
London
Tandon
Aus
Henry Latouchere
Society of Science, Letters and Arts of
de Grees
Churchman of
New York
John Wright
St. Paul's Church
St Paul Minn
Sturman
Holand Reed
Kensington
Mester of Arts
John
Is 17 A Big Bull Snake in Quinton Heights
Residents report a rumored giant bull snake in Quinton Heights shrinking from 17 to 12 feet with sightings near the West of the car line. Several witnesses including McCann and Stitt claim to have seen a large spotted serpent, while others doubt the reports as rumor. People hunt the old Curtis place and remain cautious, ready to shoot if spotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton Heights
Y. B. McCann
Curtis Place
Meages
Stitt
Hopkins
McCann
Palch
Buse
Fair Grounds
Qunnon Heights
Berryton
Ghost of Pearl Bryan murderer's spirit appears near Anderson
At a spiritualist camp near Anderson Indiana the alleged spirit of Scott Jackson, Pearl Bryan's murderer, spoke in a seance claiming darkness and misdirected earthly charges. Pearl Bryan's spirit previously hinted Jackson and Walling were not her killers, while Jackson declined to discuss the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bryan
Anderson
Ind
Ati
Scott Jackson
Jackson
Walling
Rook Trust Knocked Out In Omaha Book War
Omaha officials and school board discuss a trust book plan with no city expense. An exchange of old volumes is proposed, but press coverage and firm critics suggest little chance of major change. Representatives of book firms monitor the situation closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Mempers
Lowell's Home A Park From Elmwood Donation
New York August 6 The Evening World reports John Jacob Astor donated $15,000 toward the purchase of Elmwood, once the home of Times Joiner Lowell of Cambridge. The home will become a public park and be opened to visitors.
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John Jacob Astor
Elmwood
New York
The
Evening World
John Judit Astor
Guavinive Joimyrand
Times
Juseell Lowell
Cambridge
Great Rock Island Route to Buffalo Encampment
Solid train of chair cars and sleepers through to Buffalo Leave Toyoko August 21 at 2 40 p m Arrive Buffalo August 23 morning Fare 22 90 round trip Reserve space in chairs and sleepers Gary For reservations call Phone 284 M Puller City Passenger Agent
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Great Rock Island
Buffalo
Cheny
Toyoka
Gary
Plaster discovery on claim near Newkirk prompt factory work
Tidge William Rouse unearthed a large quantity of high quality plaster of Paris and gypsum on his claim near Newkirk and will immediately install mining machinery for its manufacture. You will enjoy the concert at Garfield Park by Marshal's band this evening.
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Newkirk
Tidge
William Rouse
Garfield Park
Marshal
Klondike Kooler a New Topeka Favorite Drink
The Klondike Kooler gains popularity in Topeka as a drink created by Charles Joslyn. A reporter details its preparation with eye ice cream lemon juice aromad c and Angostura bitters, served in a glass with a cherry and two straws. The journalist notes pleasant taste despite caution about iced slops.
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Topeka
Charles Josy
Joslyn
Journal
Colored laborer accused in silver vault theft at treasury
Washington August report details Martin a city laborer charged with abstracting silver from the vaults during the transfer to the new United States treasury. Shortages totaling 28 dollars found, with 9.50 spent by Martin and 18 dollars hidden in sub basement among firewood. He confessed to Chief Hazen, faces 1 to 10 years or a 5 thousand dollar fine or both.
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Washington
Aug. S
Treasury
United States Treasury
Martin
Hazen
Secret Service
Elect
Two Men Face Charge For Killing Moose In Maine
Aug. 6 Augusta Maine two Haverhill Mass men hunting in the Allegash region are suspected in the killing of a cow and a calf moose during July. Guides report the pair knowingly violated the closed season. The calf was described as a yearling, the carcass left by the stream and later traced. Penalty for shooting cow moose during the closed period is potential jail time.
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Maine
Augusta
Haverhill
Mass
Allegash
Big Iceberg Reported Grounded Near Cape Race
New York August 6 Capt Robinson of Britain reported a giant iceberg he passed 20 miles northeast of Cape Race on July 20. He described it as 170 feet high and 260 feet long above water, lying motionless on the sea floor with unknown depth, and in a shipping track danger zone.
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New York
Robinson
Croft
Leith
Cape Race
Troops Collide Near London in French Crisis
A dispatch from Reiis, Marne reports a clash during cavalry maneuvers yesterday between two squadrons of the Sixteenth Dragons. One trooper was killed and several wounded, with horses also badly injured and shot to prevent further suffering.
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London
Reiis
Department of
Marne
Chatons
Sixteenth Dragonns
Joan
Bishop Potter's Booze Taxed at New York Pier
Bishop Potter, arriving from England, faced the Dingley tariff when his whisky shipments were checked at the New York pier. Two cases of Scotch whisky bought abroad were landed with him, but duty due was zero under the customs rules of the time.
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New York
Bishop Potter
England
Duchess of Marlborough Expected to Become a Mother
The Daily Mail reports the Duchess of Marlborough formerly Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt of New York is expected to become a mother in September. She plans to visit the ducal town residence at 14 Mount Street Grosvenor Square before the birth.
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Duchess of Marlborough
London
Daily Mall
Consuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Mount Street
Grosvenor Square
Lessons On The Stage In Seattle By Klondike Returnee
Hestwood, a Klondike veteran, lectured to a large Seattle audience in a city theater. He demonstrated mining methods with a tub of water and a sluice box, sharing practical advice on preparation, timing, and the value of starting early for claims and work in Alaska. Excursions to the Southwest and regional ads follow, noting travel rates and literature offers.
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Seattle
Wesh
J. C. Hest- Wood
Klondike
Hestwood
Alaska
Yukon
President McKinley Displays Notable Outdoor Exercise
At Hotel Champlain on August 6 President McKinley, active and energetic, astonished locals and visitors with his endurance. He walked with Secretary Alger, jogged uphill, and joked about his 390 pound weight. He attempted golf but deemed too late in life to learn the game, while candies collected souvenirs at the grounds.
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Hotel Champlain
McKinley
Alger
Gglf
Special Excursion to Buffalo and Return Special Excursion to Buffalo
A special excursion to Buffalo via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway departs August 21 from Chicago at 10.50 dollars round trip. Parts of the trip may be by boat at no extra cost with return limits extendable to September 20. Full information available from B P Humphrey Kansas City or C K Wilber. Also Bromo Carb cure advertised.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Sind and Zard
Chicago
B. PL Humphrey
Kansas City
C. K. Wilber
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Silver
Phelps
Alatthew Marshall
MOB
Union Pacific
Gieage
St Louis
Iawia
Chycee Kansas Avenue
Fulton Mills
Hex
Rook Trust
Umans Board of Education
Lowell
M. Puller
City Pass
Agt
Klondike Kooler
Uncle Sam
Agromn
France
Custom House
Suiligrester
U. K
Fairbank Company
Boston
Philadelphia
Washburn College
Iigiindsrd
Deena Mronpace Ter Actiins
GEO
M. Herrick
Pres
Kans
Western Foundry
Topeka Foundry & Machine Works
Estab
Topeka, Kan
R. L. Cofran
Supolio
S. Townsend & Coo
WY. M
East Eights Street
Awminer
Southwest
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Great Southwest
W. J. Black
Ken
Ballard
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller’s Pharmacy
Cur
Topeka Javenus
Weinley
Castoria
Puce sEalls
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