Democrats Seek Silver Platform At Washington Conference
A national gathering of Democratic representatives from multiple states convenes at the Metropolitan hotel in Washington to secure a free coinage silver declaration. The two main aims are to bind silver Democrats to the party and push for a silver platform at the next national convention. Attendance is expected from about 30 states, with Harris presiding and Cox of Tennessee among arriving delegates.
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City bonds canceled after payment by New York holders
City Clerk McFadden negotiates the cancellation of paid bonds tied to Kansan avenue paving and sewer work issued in 1857. NY bondholders receive $195,000 as cash replaces the old paper, while the city faces reduced interest payouts and a shrinking debt burden. The note denominations range from $16 to $1,000 and total annual interest is $7,500.
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Lincoln street poker raid spurs police tipster tale
A local rumor says a Lincoln street house raid uncovered the first poker game there. A crowd spotter reportedly arranged the event to boost his chance for a police job, then left to shave and returned with a continued beard as a patrol wagon arrived. Another game allegedly runs at the Colombian building without a spotter.
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Electric submarine torpedo to end marine warfare predicted
Caxtain Cal August 18 Charles P F McDermott advances an electric torpedo designed by Dr Groza of Chicago. He claims it can demolish the strongest vessels with few men, and that the weapon will be ready within a week for secret tests at Gest island. The explosive used in the torpedo, invented by Dr Grose, had earlier drawn interest for use against Japan but the project faced government intervention.
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Havemeyer Forgetting Leads to Suit Over Silver Theft
New York August reports Yonkers burglaries among wealthy residents. John C. Havemeyer misplaced silver valued in the thousands, searched servants, and accused a laundress, Solution Lapham, of theft. He later recalled the trunk concealment and found the silver intact. Lapham sues for defamation seeking $10,000.
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Twenty Years Later a Son Returns for an Errand
Charles I Wright arrives at Wilmotts South Dakota with his wife and four children after twenty years away. He had been sent by his stepmother from Fox Lake Wisconsin to fetch a wife and wealth, and never heard from again until now. He marches into Lambert Wright's home bearing the long-remembered article.
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Tarsus Outrage Probe Brought By St Pauls Trustees
The memorial of the trustees of St Pauls Institute at Tarsus Turkey was received at the state department with surprise at the trustees action. Minister Terrell had promised investigation and protection after a telegram from Mr Christie, and the department says all possible steps have been taken. Elsewhere a crap game inquiry near Jefferson led to five cautious Negro youths being found, with no arrests. Also noted are obituaries of Trenry Simons two and Hanna Hallstrom 16. a 131 Kansas avenue druggist ad.
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Gully Installed as Speaker in Semi Official House Ceremony
Lonxpos Aug 13 In the house of commons the speaker W C Gully took the chair at noon in semi official dress. Attendance was poor as the royal commission signified her majesty's confirmation of Gully's election. He then took the oath as other notable figures including A J Balfour Goschen Hicks Beach and Heart Fowler Alt witnessed the roll signing.
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Attack on Mrs Luther Lowe Sparks City Manhunt
In Weimar Aug 15 a negro assailant forced entry by breaking a window at Mrs Luther Lowe’s home near Independence. He chased, grabbed, and choked her in the yard before she escaped to her brother’s house. A posse hunted the suspect with promises of summary justice if caught.
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Short Way with Robbers Frontreras Mexico Aug 13
Six weeks after Col. John Weir's private messenger was killed and $6000 seized two-gang highwaymen, Mexican authorities pursued and captured them last week. Seventeen directly involved were convicted and shot. forty others including American Tribolet were conscripted into the army. The band is now either shot or under arrest across the region.
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The Potato as a Beautifier at Garfield Park Event
A garfield park band concert Friday evening featured a quirky health tip suggesting a grated potato used as a skin wash. The tale notes the potato’s tang as key and promotes the Journal for full news.
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Riots at Ku Cheng Prompt US and British Probes
Washington learns Minister Denby seeks full investigation with British and Chinese authorities into Ku Cheng riots. Chinese note says no Americans injured, five rioters arrested. Consular team including Mansfield Allen Hickson Banister and Gregory to Ku Cheng, escorted by Chinese troops.
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Product ratio stands at sixteen to one in metals
The Rocky Mountain News editorial notes leading authorities say the bullion ratio will be 16 ounces of silver to 1 of gold. The silver bonanza may affect financial prospects. trips include Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boston with $17.00 fare via Union Pacific or Santa Fe routes, Aug 19th to 24th.
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Market report shows wheat fluctuations and mixed futures
Wheat opened lower and then firmed to the 65 price range amid drought driven moves. Cash demand remained active with Baldwin-Farnum buying after yesterday's selling, while September futures rallied from a low to mid 40s. Cattle and hog markets showed receipts and variations. overall market steady with some weakness in Kansas City and U S grain shipments reflected in official tallies.
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Wheat and Corn Market Report From Chicago Trade
Market notes show cash wheat around 63 to 65 cents with profits in breaks. Corn advanced after a hot day with shorts bidding higher as winds and damage aided a rebound. Oats gained, provisions stayed dull, and government reports hinted at mixed regional conditions with forecasts of substantial spring wheat yields.
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