Corner on Gold Syndicate Buys Up Refined Gold Fast
A Washington special reports that the Morgen Rothschild bond syndicate has been paying premiums for refined gold from western refineries. Private purchasers are accumulating cash gold totaling millions monthly and shipping it to New York to finance the syndicate. The arrangement ties the treasury to the syndicate through bond issues, with projections of large profits and a path to control future government bonds before August.
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Cuckoo, May
the Post From
Washington
Morgen-Rothschild
United States
Treasury Department
New York
Morgan- Rothschild
Wall Street
Congress
Morgan- Rothschilds Syndicate
Treasury
Morgan-Rothschild
Colorado Bid For Fight Desvern Stirring Up Controversy
Denver backers offer a $25 000 purse to trigger a Corbett Fitesimmons bout withdrawal in colorAdo. Gallagher asserts two Denver bankers have promised funds to raise the purse, or at least 10000 if needed, amid competition concerns. Two other brief items mention a fatal gun accident in Kansas and a robbery in Missouri.
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Colorado
Cal
Roddy Gallagher
Joseph Vendig
Corbett
New York
Corbett- Fitesimmons
Gallagher
Denver
Kil[l]ed by a Fall as Attorney Dives Elevator Shaft
St Louis May 1 John G Chandler aged 60 leading attorney instantly killed yesterday afternoon by falling down the elevator shaft of the Security building. He fell head foremost from the seventh floor to the fist and struck on his head and shoulders. He had practiced law in St Louis for twenty five years after earlier work in Wheeling WV and with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. He left a widow formerly Miss Barber of Sandusky OH and several children. A counterfeiter arrested. Washington May 8 Secret Service chief Hazen reports arrest at Oswego NY of William Hadlow alias Ensign wanted in Seattle for making molds and passing counterfeit money. He was part of a large gang and escaped. He is jailed pending a removal warrant. A colliery accident. Portsview PA May 8 Thomas Flood killed James Tidhbeck fatally injured and two others badly burned drilling a hole charged with dynamite at Albright colliery Llewellyn. It is believed previous shift neglected to fire one of the drilled ores. Workmen crushed. Ustostows MA May 8 Three workers drilling in rock at foot of 3 foot pile a ledge loosened and fell burying three. Michael Jones killed Patrick Ryan fatally injured and an Italian seriously hurt. A boiler explosion. Konomo IN May The boiler in the saw mill of John Kennett exploded blowing the mill to fragments James Gatt foreman instantly killed Frank Deau May Franc Phillips and John Busch badly injured. A man hanged. Lenanox PA May 5 Charles Garrett hanged yesterday at 11 11 in jail yard. One hundred persons witnessed execution. Death due to strangulation. There was no scene.
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St. Louis
John G. Chandler
Chandler
St Louis
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co
Barber
Sandusky, O
Washington
Chief Hazen
Secret Service
Oswego
William Hadlow
Ensign
Seattle
Wash
Hadlow
Portsviix
May
Thomas Flood
James Tidhbeck
Albright
Llewellyn
Ustostows
Michael Jones
Patrick Ryan
Konomo
Ind
John Kennett
James Gatt
Frank Deauiay
Fred Phillips
John Busch
Lenanox
Charles Garrett
Trotting Congress Elects Officers in Chicago
The biennial American Trotting Association congress met at the Auditorium in Chicago, electing officers and adopting rule changes. Amendments include no gait time bars in mixed races, final board of appeals on rule violations, and recognition of foreign associations’ actions. Treasurer reports $3,379 cash on hand. next congress set for May 2006 in Chicago. A Kansas Pharmacists meeting in Leavesnourk, Kansas, May 21-23 expects about 300 attendees with family guests.
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Nial
Chicago
Oficers
Chcaco
American Trotting Association
Auditorium
American ‘Turf Congress
American Association
North America
Board of Appeals
Chinese Ride Wheels Practice Hidden From Street
Chinese legation staff practice bicycle riding indoors in a converted ballroom on Fourteenth Street. Secretaries and translators, including Mon Yew Chang and Shang Hi Tseng, ride safeties to avoid public view while awaiting broader appearances in the capital. Also noted are legal and medical brief items and a Santa Fe baggage sale notice.
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Wastisetox
May
Legation
Fourteenth Street
Mon Yew Chang
Shang Hi Tseng
A Stand to Be Taken for a New Political Party
The supreme council of the American Protective Association opens its eighth annual session in Liberty Hall Milwaukee. Delegates from most states and territories expected. Supreme President Traynor reportedly ready to push for forming a new party aligned with the order's platform. Officials claim influence to affect elections in several states and note a sharp rise in New England membership. A separate San Francisco report notes a bid of 60 cents a cental for Fair syndicate wheat, 175000 tons, bid refused as too low.
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Milwaukee
May
Supreme Council of the American Protective Association
Liberty Hell
Committee On Credentials
Mississippi
New Mexico
Indian Territory
Traynor
Council
Montague
New England
San Francisco
Fair Syndicate
A Blow at Jointists Proposes Stricter Liquor Law
An Emporia Kansas ordinance signed by Mayor Cagne y mirrors Murray Honor law with additions, making possession of a government liquor license prima facie evidence of violation. Penalties run 50 to 100 dollars and 30 to 90 days imprisonment. Prosecution fees depend on fines, shifting costs from taxpayers.
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Emporia
Esporia
Kan
Cagney
Million Dollar Will Fight In San Francisco
Charles L. Fair contests his father’s will amid a looming legal battle over more than twenty million dollars. The feud centers on the Goodfellow will and the Pencil will as challengers argue later documents exist and undue influence may have affected the elder Fair. Herman Oelrichs and Mrs. Fair plan to travel to New York tonight, with possible overseas trips ahead.
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Sams Francisco
May
Charles L. Fair
Nettie Craven
Craven
Charles Pair
Fair
Mia
Herman Gerrichs
Virginia Fair
Herman Oelrichs
Oelrichs
East
New York
California
Wrecked in a Gale Off Kodiak Island
News from Kodiak Alaska via the steamer Topeka confirms the loss of the schooner C. C. White of San Francisco in a gale and snow storm off Kodiak Island on April 14. Fourteen lives reported lost, seven teen by different letters. Captain Isaacson died ashore after the wreck. Six survivors were brought to Kodiak for treatment. amputations were necessary. The hull is a total loss.
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Amer Topeka
Weasel
Port Towssenp
Waat
Kodiak
Alaska
Topeka
C. C. White
San Francisco
Kodiak Island
Behring Sea
Isaacson
Dvorak's American Flag Overture Prompts NY Musical Society
A leading musician reviews Antonin Dvorak's latest work The American Flag performed by the New York Musical Society on May 4 in New York City. The Bohemian composer expresses sympathies with American liberty and patriotism while praising American musical potential and his role at the National Conservatory of Music.
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Dr. Dvorak
New Yeas
Antonin Dvorak
New York Musical Society
Drake
National Conservatory of Music
America
Mutineers Repelled Off British Ships Near Hong Kong
News from San Francisco reports two alarming maritime incidents. The Bernscliffe, en route Manila to Hong Kong to San Francisco, wrecked off Princess Island with ship and cargo valued at no less than $200,000. the crew were rescued by the Danish steamer Lucifer. A second mutiny occurred on the Sandberg at Lijolo, where knives and clubs injured the captain and second officer before marines, sent from a British gunboat, quelled the revolt and the mutineers were sent to England in irons.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Bernscliffe
Manilla
Princess Island
China
Lucifer
Batavia
Lijolo
Pistol Point
England
Coin's School Authors Build Huge Profits In Finance Literature
The author and publisher of Coin's School have created a strong financial literature venture with profits estimated around £100,000. A new edition is issued nearly every week. Stanley Waterloo is preparing a book on a similar topic, applying an original approach.
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Curiaco
May S
Stanley Waterloo
THE STAR GROCERY AD OFFERS WIDE BARGAINS ON SUGAR AND SUPPLIES
A dense list shows The Star Grocery advertising low prices on lemons potatoes and a broad array of canned goods dried fruit and baking supplies. The copy emphasizes savings for customers with wholesale priced items and frequent references to sugar and staples.
We Are Cutting the Price On ALL Kinds and Girades of Flour
Local ad notes price reductions on all varieties of flour with mail orders packed and delivered to depots at no extra charge, highlighting a broad sale and convenient service.
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Depst
Southern gold production since 1799 tops forty three million dollars
Report by George F. Becker details gold districts in the southern Appalachian region with Georgia and the Carolinas contributing major shares. Carbars county NC emerges as the richest. a large eight pound nugget was found recently. Ore values range from 1.67 to 9 dollars per ton. placer mining is minimal and tied to African American labor. A $1200 reward is offered for robbers captured.
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South
Wasnixetos
George F. Becker
Geologies
Appalachian
Becker
Carolinas
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Carbarus County
United States
Robbers Stop Stage Carrying San Franciscans in Lake County
Two masked road agents halted a Calistoga to Mirabel stage yesterday, robbed passengers of about 1900 dollars, and looted the Wells Fargo treasure box though its content was not confirmed. The hold up occurred midday between Calistoga and Clear Unka, with the driver forced to release the express box while the loot was searched.
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Caureteca
Cal
May
Lake County
Welle- Ferge
Calistoga
Clear Unka Line
Cellatoga
Mirabel
Auction Sells Seized Clothing Ties to Miss Armstrong Case
At an auction in Tacksontitik May deputy sheriff Thomas sold two trunks of clothing seized for Miss Armstrong. W G Toomer started bidding at 3 dollars. RH Deggott bought items for 100 dollars. Estimates valued the clothing much higher. The Householder investigation concluded, defense opened, with reactions noting investigations linger while funds hold.
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Tacksontitik
May
Bheriit Thomas
Viola Armatrong
John TL. Sullivan
N Vatleville Company
SUD
W. G. Toomer
RH Degcett
Miss Armstrong
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