Failure of Wolcott commission seen as nonstore for UK finance
William E Curtis reports from Chicago on July 1 that the U S bimetallic commission including ex Vice President Wolcott and Mr Paine will fail to move Britain toward silver. He notes Britain shows no interest in changing its monetary system and is prosperous, with high labor wages and strong capital profits. The piece cites US revenue, industrial growth, and increased private investment as evidence against adopting a double standard.
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Chicago
William E. Curtis
Chicasgo Record
United States
Steven Bew
Benator Wolcott
Paine
Morton
Great Britain
FAA
Canal
Lord Salisbury
Oliver
House of Torad
Home of Commons
Gorteniny
England
Economic Outlook and Tariff Reflections
A political financial discussion argues against risky experiments and favors relief from agitation. It notes United States cues boosting investment, expects prosperity to normalize fiscal matters, and predicts quick improvement in commercial and industrial interests once tariffs are adjusted. It mentions silver commissioners and fiscal officers facing a concise, firm reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Pernicious activity delays bridge completion under eight hour law
Contractors face threats of prosecution for violating the eight hour law as County Attorney Jetmore Raw indicates enforcement. A. W. Waters, supervising engineer, says extended work hours are necessary to finish before cold weather, with falsework removal dates pushing completion into late summer or fall. High water hampers Pier 1, but pumping may start today. workers are paid hourly and claim no eight hour limits are being exceeded.
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Deine
County Atheney Jetmore
A. W. Waters
Pier 1
Senator Baker Smoked In Senate Chamber Incident
Washington July 19 Senator Lucien Baker of Kansas caused a rare breach of etiquette by smoking two cigars as the Senate opened after an executive session. Spectators and staff watched in astonishment as a page whispered and the device halted. The episode recalls past displays by Senator Call of Florida and marks a notable record in ceremonial rules.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Lucien Baker
Kansas
Konsar
Call
Florida
Call It Libel Malicious Prosecution Suit Hits Tobacco Cure Makers
The Eureka Chemical and Mfg Co of La Crosse Wisconsin makers of Bano-Cure sue Sterling Remedy Co of No tobaco for 100000 dollars alleging malicious prosecution. Sterling had sued Extreka Chemical and Mfg Co alleging infringement and a federal appellate decision held Bach-Curo not infringing. Howard Glen secretary manager of Eureka is in the city for the case.
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Chicago Journal
Hureka Chemical & Mfg. Co
la Crosse
Wis
United States
Sterling Remedy Co
Extreka Chemical & Mfg. Co
Garter Show at Newport Promises Novel Social Diversion
Newport society women plan a summer diversion described as a novel "garter show" at the resort. Each participant will contribute a feminine garment accessory, with a mystery prize for the garter owner who is chosen as most admired and a $50 forfeiture for anyone identified after the event.
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New York
Newport Wilbeach
Carter
Newport
Excursion to Mountain Lake Park via Baltimore and Ohio R R
Open to all travel offers via Vandalla Pacific Short Lines from St Louis August 2 to 23. For details contact J T Foley or WF Brunner, Kansas City or St Louis. Includes one fare round trip from Keewee TH to Mountain Lake Park Maryland, by Chautauqua meeting, tickets valid to August 31 1597. Hull’s Hair Renewer promises natural color and fullness.
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Teketa
Vandalla
Pennsylvania
St. Louie
J. T. Foley
Kansas City
W.F. Brunner
St.Louis
Baltimore & Ohio Rbr
Rbaltimore & Ohio Railroad
Irrigation Amendment in Texas Sparks Mixed Support
San Antonio reports strong regional interest in a proposed Texas constitutional amendment on irrigation districts for the semi arid southwest to northwest counties. Backers cite land value growth and state revenue gains, while opponents warn of corporate entanglements and tax burdens on farmers and ranchers.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Montague, Wise, Hood, Parker, Somerville
Bosque
Coryell, Williamson
Travis
Blanco
Gillespie, Comal
Gonzales
de Witt
Goliad
Victoria
Calhoun
General Land Office
Nebraska
Lexington Humane Society Removes Mrs Davide From Shelter
Grace D Davide, famed New York mercy leader, is discharged as keeper of Lexington shelter for homeless dogs and cats founded three weeks ago. Her methods drew distaste, she faced arrests, and she vows to expose alleged misdeeds in Lexington's humane society.
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Lexington Haumane Society
Davide
Lexington
Grace D. Davide
New York City
Midment Band of Mercy
Lexington Humane Anciety
Boston Bloomers baseball fight halted by police
The Boston Bloomers traveling female team faced a free for all after a game in Albila Indiana on July 19. Police intervened after several players suffered bruises in the brawl that followed the contest.
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Boston Bloomer
Albila
Boston Bloomers
A Genuine Harvest Excursion To Southwest States
A July 20 1997 Santa Fe Route excursion offers cheap round trips to Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma and Texas with one fare plus 2 dollars. Liberal limits and stopover privileges allow a mid summer outing and viewing rewards of tolls. W C Berea agent AT and F Ry handles literature and bookings.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Oklahoma
Texse
Great Southwest
W. C. Berea
A. T
Big Dallas cattle sale tops near million in deals
Dallas and Fort Worth broker George TB Loving & Co. announce a mammoth cattle sale to Harry Franklin of Deadwood. The Mohiamn ranch herd of about 20 000 head plus 2 000 calves and 150 saddle horses change hands for roughly 25 a head. The deal covers range rights and improvements in Montana with extensions into Utah and Wyoming. A separate sale by Gibson and Parkinson of Wagoner, Indian Territory to Mc Cutcheon Bros. in Texas adds about 200 000, bringing total day activity close to 1,000,000 and signaling cattle market revival.
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Dallas
Tex
Tev
George TB. Loving & Co
Port Worth
W . Hughs
Mohianm Ranch
Continental Land and Cattle Company
St Louis
Harry Franklin
Deadwood
Yarich
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
George B Levine
Messrs. Gibson and Parkinson
Wagoner
Indian ‘Territory
McCutcheon Bros
Jett Davis County
Grasshoppers Devastate Dakota Fields Near Redfield
Grasshopper swarms moved southward across Dakota with Spring Creek reports of hoppers alighting near farms. A six mile square area was stripped of buffalo grass and feeding crops. wheat and oats started to suffer. The pest devastates the Hill Country including Pull River area forcing stockmen to relocate cattle to new grazing grounds.
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Redfield, &. D
Ward
Spring Creek
Pull River
Lorimer Proposes Lincoln Monument in Washington
Congress member Lorimer of Chicago introduces a bill to fund a Washington Lincoln monument with 500000 dollars. A 25000 dollar prize will be offered for the winning design by international artists. A presidentially chaired commission would select site and oversee construction within federal reserves.
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Washington
Congressama Lorimer
Chicago
Abraham Lincaln
House
Army
The
Treasury
United States Capitol
Paris
Otter
Suffrage Debate Halts As Bill Withdrawn In London
In Parliament the Woman Suffrage bill stalled amid a heated dispute over vermin provisions. Indignation from suffragists rose as debate stretched without advancing the measure to passage. The bill was withdrawn for the present session, ending the issue for now.
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London
House of Commone
Meir
Mormon church at Ridgeway burned twice with no arrests
In Ridgeway, the Mormon church was burned after initial preparations to rebuild. Saints sought bids for a brick structure and secured land from James Sharp. Sharp received anonymous warnings and threats, and a temporary worship building burned last night. No arrests have been made.
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Columbes
Ridgeway
James Sharp
Sharp
Jim
Wes
Mortons
Gala Used as Ballast Attracts Pay Dirt Find
In Omaha on July 18 a carbonate ballast gravel on the Burlington route to Denver is reported as pay dirt yielding gold in quantities that abundantly remunerate the miner. The find has caused surprise and excitement along the line.
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Omaha
Neb
Burlington
Denver
Salvation Army Commander Plans 60000 Acre Colorado Colony
Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army tours the west with James A. Davis and John B. Frost to pick a site for a Salvation Army colony he aims to establish in southern Colorado. He plans to secure 50000 acres under canal systems to house poor eastern residents and earn a livelihood, backed by John D. Rockefeller.
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First Salvation Colony
Booth-Tucker
Colorado
Lamar
Salvation Army
James A. Davis
Santa Pe
John B. Frost
Santa Fe
John D. Rockeer
Portland firm ships horse meat to Paris for resale
The Linnton based Portland horse packing company, with 18 workers, has resumed operations after idle periods and is slaughtering horses for 6,000 barrels of cured meat bound for Paris. Each barrel is stamped Horse Meat and inspected by a Paris inspector. The firm sources cayuse horses from eastern Oregon, aims to expand to Japan and China, and uses all parts of the animal for commercial products.
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Paris
Portland
Ore
Portland Horse Packing Company
Linnton
France
Oregon
Japan
China
Steamer Up the Chicago Aide on River Trip
General Wilson chief of engineers US Army is due in Chicago on July 19. He will inspect aboard the Yale the largest steamer to navigate the Booth Branch up to Fourteenth Street with a grain cargo. The Yale chartered yesterday towed to the town elevator. the Senator larger still was sent to Lake Superior.
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Engineer Wilson
United States Army
Chicago
General Wilson
Booth Branch
Fourteenth Street
Yale
River Improvement Association
Senator
Lake Superior
A Trinity of Banks Reported for Amalgamation
Vancouver July 19 The News Advertiser reports negotiations for amalgamation of the Merchants Bank of Canada Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of British Columbia with combined capital and reserve of 15 406 000 and would rank next to the Bank of Montreal if formed.
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Vancouver
D. C
News Advertiser
Merchants’ Bank of Canada
Bank of Nova Beda
Bank of British Columbined Capital and Reserve
Bank of
Montreal
Poor Envelopes Cause Losses in Registered Letters
Washington July 19 reports reveal many complaints to the post office about loss of contents in registered letters due to poor envelope quality. An investigation shows envelopes are inadequately sturdy and postmasters are instructed to require sturdier envelopes for bulky contents to reduce deficits.
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Washington, D. C
Postuttive Department
Selling a Duke's Jewels auctions in London
A young Duke of Manchester sells family jewels at auction to ease encumbered estates. The renowned diamond necklace of 360 large pearls led bidding from 10000 to 26500 dollars before being withdrawn. The dowager duchess, Consuelo Yaraiga, lives on a small allowance while the duke bears debt. The collection includes the late duke’s famous pearls.
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London
Duke
Manchester
Great Britain
Consuelo Yaraiga
New York
Milwaukee Schoolhouses Come Under Health Scrutiny
Milwaukee health officials scrutinize city school buildings amid reports of severe sanitary defects. Of four examined, three show faults and two are deemed unfit, with sewer gas, poor ventilation, and faulty plumbing cited. The health commissioner vows action to prevent endangering pupil health and to restore viable facilities for next school year.
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Milwaukee
Kempster
Seventh Ward
Ninth Ward
Fourteenth and
Galena Streets
Kempste
Seifert
Board of Public Works
Fleo
Governor demands apology from Col Colt over camp invitation
Gov. Bushnell pressed Col. A. B. Colt of the Fourteenth O N G to apologize in writing to Adjutant General Axline and Capt. George B. Andrews U S A for an alleged insult. Colt planned camp in Nashville and invited Andrews, who is detailed to inspect the O N G, but Colt refused to apologize, sending a lengthy, sharp communication to the governor.
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Columbus
Bushnell
Col. A. B. Colt
Fourteenth Regiment
H. A. Axline
George B. Andrews
U. S.A
Col. Colt
Andrews
Axime
Underwood
Kansas Seeks Three Consular Posts One Mission
Kansas officials report the state will receive three consular posts and one foreign mission. General Caldwell slated for Costa Rica, J K Elwell possibly for Santiago de Cuba, another Kansan for a South American post, and Eastman eyed as minister to Bolivia. Congress adjournment delays final appointments.
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Kansas
South America
Baker
Eastman
Bolivia
Thomas Moonlight
Congress
Half Rates to Philadelphia Via the Baltimore & Ohio R R
Excursion tickets to Philadelphia August 2 3 and 4 at one fare round trip from Chicago via the Baltimore and Ohio line. Round trip fare from Chicago will be $18. Tickets valid for return until August 5, 1897. For details contact B N Austin Genl Passenger Agent Chicago. Also Ballard's Show Liniment advertised.
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Cape May
N. J
South Jersey
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Salt Lake
Agent Santa Fe
Philadelphis
Baltimore & Ohio R, R
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
League of American Wheelmenational
Chicates
B. N. Austin
Aget
Chicago
Chamberlain's Celic Cholera and Diarrhosa Remedy Ad
Reasons why Chamberlains Celic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is best. Claims instant relief for stomach pain, supports use in severe dysentery and diarrhoea, promises cure of chronic diarrhoea, prevention of billows colli, and efficacy in cholera infantum. Highlights safety, pleasant taste, and wide sales by druggists. Route promotes excursion tickets and local auction noted.
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Chamberlain
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Sam
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Englan
House of Commons
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Gregor
Duke of Manchester
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Coit
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Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth and
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Nashville, Tenn
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Prescott
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J. B. Hayden
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