Panic over monetary stringency eyed by Gage
Secretary Gage considers measures to ease money tightness including higher government deposits in national banks and a possible offer to buy more bonds at a premium. Produce Exchange suspends operations with liabilities around 11 million dollars. Henry Allen & Co bankers and stockbrokers in trouble as trust company failures ripple through New York markets. Call money on stock exchange at 125 percent. stocks decline amid broader banking distress and anticipated government actions.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Semutary Gage
Tredhuly Department
Tts
Trvdeary Uttielais
Striudenvy
Albert Ing Danke Windutte
Tris
Chijepeless
Uand
Cue
Westert
Etate Beerle
Berlin
France
Argenttine Republii
Australia
Bertin and
Parte
Paris
Cmint
Falty
Alarm in London as Bullion Run Threatens Banks
Transatlantic dispatch reports London reels after General Buller defeat mood. Gold shipments from New York expected, but fears rise of bank runs and financial panic. Stocks, bonds, and industrials tumble as credit conditions tighten, with banks restricting renewals and markets pricing in looming distress.
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London
New York
the Times
Ftiateral
General Buller
England
Wild Scramble as Exchangers Open in Disarray
On the New York stock exchange opening there was widespread apprehension and uncertainty as traders faced war news and fears of further declines. Investors showed readiness to sell, with many listing losses as they reduce holdings and seek calmer markets.
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New York
Stock Exchange
London
South Africa
Washington Names Speaker Henderson Subcommittee Chairs
The list of chairmen for diverse committees includes Elwellons, Walter L. Weaver, Wm. Mesick, S. E. Payne, J. G. Cannon, and many others. The roster spans Appropriations, Naval Affairs, Foreign Commerce, Post Offices, Public Buildings, Labor, Patents, and more with regional representation from New York, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and others.
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Washington
Henderson
Ars Astalliaws
Elwellons
Robert W. Taylor
Onio
Walter L. Weaver
Ohio
Wm.s. Mesick
Michigan
S. E. Payne
New York
J. G. Cannon
Itt
Nals
George Woitay
Marriott Brostus
Pennsylvania
Southard
Ueptram
Iowa
Burton
Merchixat Marine and Fisheries
Tilsots
J. AT. Hull
Lows
Naval Arfairy
C. A Bouteile
Maine
PostoMices
E. PyLoud
California
Pulliphursis
A BABE BY EXPRESS
A baby delivered by express train causes a stir as a newly married Bristol-area woman claims to rear the child. The express driver refuses to state the origin of the infant, while Mrs. Stieran and her kin vow to adapt and raise the child. The infant was found slatted near the Hus' Bhore road close to Bristol.
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Peguide
Roberts as South Africa commander with Kitchener chief of staff
London reports Baron Roberts named commander in chief in South Africa with Gen Lord Kitchener as his chief of staff. War Office bulletins call out the army reserve and deploy the Seventh division to Africa, while militia battalions may volunteer for service abroad. Total British losses reach around 7,650 with renewed calls for government resolve amid growing South African campaign pressures.
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London
Kanduher
Waterford
South
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Malta
United Kingdom
ATG
Howe
South Ate
South Africa
Hassevyiderbhy
Unet Thes
Michael Hicks-Beach
Lord Roberts
Times
Rike
Great Britain
Daily Chroniccle
Hats Burke
Enim
Hia Moer
Me Chamberlain
Cape
Daily News
Patie
Charles Warren
First Army Corps
Cape Town
Port Mirebeth
Natal
Hasuvoland
Rogs
Cave Colony
Roberts
F. Has, Roberts
Baron Enberts
Kandahar
Tugeta River
Waziristan
Chitral
Nile
Populist Critics Attack State Central Committee
Ex state officers and editors attack the Populist state central committee's leadership. William Stryker and EL Bush question secretary Tipton’s removal and the committee’s representativeness. They accuse district nominees of political maneuvering and favor a reorganization to restore Populist principles.
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State Central Committee
William Stryker
Leedy
Te Wellington Voice
Tipton
EL Bush
Fort Scott Lantern
Clark
Pfort
Kansas City
Pryst
Kun
Fost
Wyandotte
Wrtchsinman
Beason Bee
Lansing Michigan Special Session Proposes Taxation Amendment
Michigan lawmakers met in special session at the call of Governor Pingree to consider a joint resolution to amend the state constitution for statewide submission at November’s general election. The governor urged uniform property taxation and to adjust valuation differences between railroads and other property to ensure equity among states. The debate focused on extending taxation to railroad property and comparative state valuations.
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Lansine
Mich
Fin
Roverdor
Atlin
Karina
Grand
Luis
Pingree
Sersikin
Posewice
Hwpti
Bern
Fingrou
Atkismon
State Supreme Court
Sol Pecasies
Stinitar Burnort
Goverio
Michigan
Murthan
Rhue
Walun
Cublison Seeks Senate Seat in Wyandotte County
Cubbison a veteran of the lower house from Wyandotte county enters the race for state senator. The current Wyandotte senator Henry Zimmer, a machinist, chaired the laboratory committee.
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EK. Cubbison
Wrandotte County
Wyandotte
Henry Zimmer
Psyluim Tocatitig
Twine for Prison Use and Farm Supply Details
A state prison project plans to produce hemp twine and supplies to meet a demand of 50000 pounds for market use. Kansas farmers reportedly use substantial amounts of twine annually. Also, a daring escape by forger IT Morten from a moving Sioux City bound train near Parley, Iowa, was attempted while the train was moving. He was pursued and captured in Boston.
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Kansas
Pioneer
Sioux City
Det
H. Morten
Sheili
Davenport
Sioux Ciy
Parley
Morten
Slortom
Boston
Weather Indications Chicago Pec 18 Kansas
Partly cloudy and much colder tonight with probable snow in the east portion. Tuesday should be generally fair and continued cold with brisk northerly winds.
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Chicago
Kansas
Governor Proposes Unified Control for State Institutions
Governor W. E. Stanley urges civil service reform and a single board to manage all state charitable and penal institutions. He advocates three high minded business leaders selected to oversee appointments and examinations for staff, and consolidating reform school, reformatory, and penitentiary duties under one board, replacing multiple boards amid political patronage concerns.
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W. E. Stanley
Firat
Wierom 10
Thes
Tenitentiary Showld
Reform Mney
Chukrition Ui MueeTeNt
Reform School
Winder
Ure
Nu Charectr
Murder in Dallas Courtroom Ends in Shootout
A Dallas court scene turned deadly when Artiel Wheat, brother of Mary Wheat, fatally shot Dr. ME Jenkins as the defendant sat in the courtroom. The assailant opened fire after Jenkins allegedly attacked Wheat's family, with Wheat then fleeing and firing on Jenkins’s brother-in-law. Jenkins lay mortally wounded as chaos erupted in the crowded room.
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St. Touts
Dallas
Texas
ME. Jenkins
Artiel Wheat
Mary Wheat
Gus
Jash Wheat
Reece Jenkins
Jenkins
Sat
Havana sees Wood to Cuba amid factional views on promotion
A dispatch from Mayona indicates General Fitzhugh Lee opposes Major General Wood’s promotion to supreme command in Cuba. Lee doubts removal of troops, backs Cuban self-government readiness in ten years, and cautions against overreach while Chaffee and Brooke clash with Wood’s supporters. Demonstrations planned in Havana honor Wood as preparations intensify.
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Havana
New York
Herald
Mayona
Fitzhugh Lee
Eral Wood
Bit
Delsé
Tle
Pita del Rio
Rlic
Lee
Cuba
Lees Weis
Xreks
Les
Tee
Sone
General Chaftee
General Wood
Santiago
Horatio
Rubens
Sunilach
Irish Protest Riots and Boer War Sympathy Rally
Report of a Dublin gathering on December 16 protesting Trinity College and the Transvaal war. Davitt, O’Brien, Maud Gonne, and Connolly urged resistance to British policy, with clashes as police intervened and crowds cheered Boer support messages.
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Davin
Dee
Trinty College
Joseph Chamtestain
Maud Gore
Jamies Connolly
Connally
Quinn
Shervapas
Auta
Transvaal Conmittes
Chael Davitt
Wier Breden
Os O'Brien
Walt
Davitt
Hedmood End O'Brien
Ciani
Deland
Devitt
Prince of
Munneot
Hedmont
Chambers
Terriel
Maud Gonne
Toole Park
Tervitt Herthly
Ladysmith
Maud
Mr Concalty
Mr. Cannety
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Henry Allen & Co
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Arilutirs
Proluce Exchange
Ra Depositem Am
Storkheblers
Ed Win Goull
B. Arnvetme
Geame K Bldeen
Edward A. Maher
Frank Firallard
Uiteetire
Dirsetor
ALMON
Iver
Hherehatts
Trevenmon
Trevenmon Ist Coro
Dsiedtate
Wawales United
de Sent Ae Dive Baking Busine
Standard Nn Company
Eet Musicipal Rmourys
Cuutines Bunka Ard Stats
Wmievrs
A. Beall
Vite Presidentta
Edwin Trould
Anii Trensurer
Chhenberillin
Nasistant Neuretary-Ireiaurer
Win Laws
Phe
Chaciae I” Athierara
Amsti, Barter
Vrack Tirainsrd
Turner A. Beall
Geo
Hnried A. Desbon
Henry A
Scudder
John Avist
Ing. Jatin & Trecadell
Varro
Skelton Willams
Yoons
Thames
Rene
I¢ary
Allen & Co
Landen
Tiupey
Tui
Pers Bey
Or. Carrell & Co
ALARM
Mauidate
Forest Iquiderion
Rome
Pew Industrial
Arcpica
Triaia
Clearing House Association
Maney
Videke
Rock Jalena
Exchence
House
Curtis
Interior Department
Crump
D. H. Murcer
Nebraska
H EL
Powers
Vermont
Mississippi River
J. J. Gardner
New Jersey
Miltin
B. F. Peacels
Hampshire
Eee Dons
H. C. Luudensinger
New Claims
J. Vv. Grate
Treasury
R_ G Cousins
Ima
War Department
Navy Department
J. F. Stewart
T. P. Wanker
Chasis Corus Karisas
Vege
Department
Agricultur
C. W. Gillett
Babe
Express
Indiana
Kitchener
Baron Roberts
Buller
Culbison
Senator
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Civil Service Rules
Wood
Brussels
Leyte
Stulig
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