Defends Silver Protests For Silver Remonetization
Sxpanta Mo July 23 coverage at the Democratic Free Silver Editorial convention notes broad statewide turnout from Elia sisspp county to St Joseph. Speeches by RP Bland and Senator F. M. Cockrell urge restoring bimetallism against the 1873 gold standard law, arguing gold alone harms the many and silver should have monetary functions again.
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F. M. Cockrell
Cockrell
Ourjiana
Titus Sadow
Cockerall
Democratic Party
Alfred de Rothachild
England
India
Tistarte
Gold and Silver Parity Debate in Silver Demonetization Tone
The passage argues that demonetizing gold would reduce its value toward silver levels and revive bimetallism. It asserts no nation can sustain gold and silver parity if gold is unlimitedly coined while silver is denied equal status. The analogy likens unequal treatment of metals to recognizing one daughter as virtuous while branding the other as immoral.
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Bimetelliata
Cheney Dead Leads Santa Fe Stockholders Wealthy New Englander
B P Cheney Sr a leading Santa Fe stockholder dies at his Wellesley home His life began with an express business in New England He was chairman of the board 1884 1887 and one of the wealthiest New England men with holdings in Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Northern Pacific railways His son B P Cheney Jr travels in California and may manage the estate while K P Cheney Jr and C Gleed head to Mexico to review the Santa Fe interests for reorganization plans
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Santa Fe
Tostow
B. P. Cheney
Wellesley
Atchigan, Topeke & Santa Fe Railway
Northern Pacific Railway
Cheney
B. P. Cheney, Jr
Topeka
Gs Gleed
Pacific Coast
Mr. Cheney
P. Cheney, Jr
California
New England
B.P. Cheney
K .P. Cheney, Je
Shall Women Vote or Not In Utah Election Probe
Delegate-elect Frank Cannon of Utah discusses whether women should vote in the November election on the new constitution. Supporters say the provision for female suffrage should allow voting for state and county offices. Republicans argue Utah remains a territory and federal forms restrict women’s electoral rights, risking future complications.
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Conncott
Wassington
Frank Cannon
Utah
Brazil to protest over Trinidad claim by England
A Buenos Aires dispatch cites Rio de Janeiro saying Hovland claims Trinidad as Brazil’s island. A coal cargo reportedly landed there. Brazil’s cabinet decides to protest and sends a message to its London minister. Brazilian papers denounce England for the territorial appropriation.
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Regiand
Trinidad
New York
Buenos Ayres
Rio Janeiro
Hovland
Brazil
London
England
Ecuador Threatens Invasion Report Sparks Panama Reinforcements
A report says Ecuador threatens to invade Colombia prompting Panama garrison reinforcement and a US warship may be sent to protect American interests. Separately, wages row continues at Panama docks as labor tensions rise. In Salina Kansas a reform school fugitive, John Radford, 18, is arrested for drowning Henry Hudson in the Smoky Hill river after a prior theft conviction.
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Panama
Corox
Colombia
Ecuador
United States
Washington
Laborera
Wacuryatox
Sativa, Kus
John Radford
Henry Hudson
Smoky Hill River
Reform Schcel
Oklahoma
Salina
Wichita police seek assistant attorney general to enforce law
In Topeka Wichita police commissioners and Judge Hatton pressed Governor Merrill and Attorney General Dawes for an assistant attorney general to aid enforcement of prohibitory laws as Wichita moves to close saloons. They noted city ordinances had been repealed and named figures like A C Jones and Geo L Pratt as local leaders while Dawes stated the saloons must stay closed.
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Wichita
Topeka
Merrill
Dawes
Wichita Police Commission
A.C Jones
CG Husey
Geo. L. Pratt
Charley Hatton
State Journal
Tm Uf
Rudolph Hutteld
George L. Douglass
T. B Wall
Attorney Smythe
Police Commissionera
Rogers Identified as Man Who Died By Own Action
Rev W F File identified the body as Frank Rogers of Greenville Illinois son of E R Rogers a minister. He was once married to Cordelia Brown of Pocahontas and worked for the Wabash road before drinking led to dismissal. His parents are said to be dead and telegrams were sent to Greenville seeking confirmation. Weather outlook notes cloudier skies and no rain yet today while Washburn College maintains its preparatory program.
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Stoker Undertaker Rooms
W. F. File
Frank Rogers
E R Rogers
Greenville
Illinois
Misa Cordelia Brown
Pocahontas
Wabash Road
File
Stoker
James Wafer
Weler
Rowe Brothers Detained in Belem Prison on Iowa Embezzlement Case
Chester and Charles Rowe, farmers and ex railway workers tied to the Santa Fe system, are held in Belem prison by Iowa requisition. They were arrested at the Stock Exchange saloon in Mexico City on orders from Ignacio Mariscal, amid concerns of a county treasury shortage in Iowa where Chester faced embezzlement charges.
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Santa Fe
Emporia
Mexico
Mexico City
Mex
Charles
Chester Rowe
Belem
Iowa
Chester
Charles Rowe
Ignacio Mariscal
Department of Forest Affairs
Rowe Brothers
Conetera
Kansas
Richards Courts Indian Trouble with State Troops
July reports from various locations describe Gov. Richards advocating decisive action against roving Indians. He warned Washington to act or risks a state intervention to arrest violators and enforce laws. At Bannock agency authorities fear bloodshed may be needed to quell Jackson Hole unrest, and federal troops could be called in. Meanwhile Princeton students in Wyoming report no trouble and imminent return to Chicago.
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Washington
Gov. Osborn
Interior Department
Suitzer
Pocateno
Idaho
Bannock Indian Agency
Here
Jackson Hole
Putaperpata
L. Frederick Pease
Germantown
Dusots
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Park
John Othemen
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Cinnibad
Mont
New York
B. Forsythe Little
Princeton
Wyoming
A. S Anderson
Fountain Geysex
A. SK Anderso
Indictment Talk Surfaces Against New York Railroads
Grand jury in New York may indict the New York Central Hudson River and the New York New Jersey and Hartford for manslaughter under penal code. They allegedly caused eighteen deaths since January 1 due to neglect. Directors may be indicted, bringing wealthy figures into question. Subpoenas issued for railroad officers for appearance today or tomorrow. In Crete, Ohio, Paul Wolf, editor of the Waechter and Anzeiger, died by morphine, after long illness. he was known in German press circles and formerly Washington correspondent.
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New York
World Today
Grand
New York Central
Hudson River Co
New Javeo
Hartford
Battle
McManus
Creyetano, O
Paul Wolf
Waechter and Anzeiger
Wolf
Washington
Massing Troops as Turkey Orders Army Corps to Macedonia
Turkish mobilizes 20,000 men from the Third army corps to Monastir Macedonia and indicates a clash near Uskup with insurgents resulting in 30 dead and 30 wounded. 300 Fifth corps troops dispatched to reinforce Crete. Porte objects to Armenian reform plan, exiles two officials to Damascus for supporting ex-Sultan Murad.
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Damascus
Murai
Abdul Hamid
Hoke Smith Speaks in Gainesville on Financial Issue
Secretary Hoke Smith of the interior department spoke in Gainesville Ga delivering the first of three Georgia addresses on the financial issue. He praised President Cleveland, opposed Populists, and cited Jefferson and Jackson to defend the Democratic stance on silver. He arrived with a formal reception and a large attentive audience.
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Smith
Gainesville
Hoke Smith
Interior Department
Georgia
Cnurt House
Ar- Taligementa
Colorado
Jefferson
Jackson
All Report Smut Damages Across Northern Wheat Belt
July 23 reports from Duluth based grain receivers and Dakota correspondents describe widespread smut damage to wheat. The dispatches say the crop overestimates were inflated earlier and that deterioration occurred in July with cold weather. Analysts now doubt the three northwestern states will reach 130 million bushels, with some estimates dropping toward 100 million.
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Duluth
Dewerk
Mina
Nevada aims to back Corbett Fitzsimmons bout offer
Carson capitalists consider offering $25,000 for the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight if Texas venue cannot be secured. The proposal reflects local interest in staging the match and potential financial backing to ensure the event proceeds.
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Carson Capitalists
Corbett Fitzimmons Mil Canson
Carson Capital
Texas
Deadly road race ends in tragedy near Pittsburg
Walter Pearson a 12 year old youth from Allegheny, once mayor Pearton’s son, died at home after overtaxing in a Cleveland to Pittsburg road race. He aimed to place in the first five, raced without sleep, and collapsed at Enon about two thirds the distance from Cleveland.
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Pittsburg
Prersecure
Walter Pearson
Richard Pearton
Allegheny
Bie
Cleveland
Enon
Illinois Corruption Resolution Loses Support in Legislature
Colonel Jonathan Merriam sought to investigate charges of corruption among the general assembly. Objections halted the measure after a roll call of 6? yeas and 39 nays, the motion failed and the house adjourned. A separate note reports Saceatuck Michigan peach shipments setting a record at 24 000 baskets sent to Chicago and Milwaukee markets.
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Stainerecy
Jonathan Merriam
General Assembly
Saceatuck
Mich
Chicago
Milwaukee
Indians in Control in Jackson Hole Country
A Cheyenne dispatch reports Governor Richards received a message from Adjutant General Bitzer detailing a serious state of affairs in Jackson Hole. Cattle croppers have abandoned crops and are relocating families as allied tribes from Fort Hall and other reservations move into the area, with all mountain passes under native control.
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Jackson Hole
Devon
Colo
The
Times
Cheyenne
Wyo
Auys
Richards
Meniage
Bitzer
Jackson’s Hole
Cvttlers
Fort Hall
Floods and Destruction After Severe Pennsylvania Storms
Heavy rain and cloud bursts swept through Dunber Yulestown and Duntar creak areas washing out bridges and tracks. Dozens of farm animals drowned and buildings washed away. Samuel Washabaugh, a pumpman at Cambria Iron, drowned amid the flood. Roads blocked, rail lines cut, and rail yards isolated as waters rose rapidly.
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Doxean
Dunber
Yulestown
Duntar
Samuel Washabaugh
Pumner
Cambria Iron Company
Brapvrorn
Scottdale
Mount Pleasant
Prick
Cosxzuisvinte
Chronicle Leaves United Press For Associated Press Deal
Chicago Chronicle abandons United Press after eight weeks and signs a nine year contract with the Associated Press. The move leaves United Press without Chicago morning newspaper clients and relies on two minor evening papers for city coverage. Chronicle praises AP as efficient and reliable and predicts it will outperform rivals.
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Chicago
Chronicle
United Prose
Carcaco
The
United Proms News Report
Associated Press
United Press
Chicago News
Northwee
Associated Dress
Associated
Flood Devastation Hits Silver City Area
A special report from River City New Mexico describes the region's worst flood. Broadway businesses, the post office, Tremont and Trimmer Kinele, and Gillette & Son storefronts suffer heavy damage. Losses run around fifteen thousand dollars with bridges washed out and trains delayed.
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Drexver
Colo
the Times
River City
N. M
Porterfield’s
Broadway
Tremont
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