Wall Street pushes gold standard scheme on treasury
A Chicago dispatch reports Wall Street bankers pressing for a single gold standard as President Cleveland faces criticism over treasury bonds. The piece details withdrawals of gold from the sub treasury, bonds sales, and alleged manipulation by New York bankers to push for higher bond issuance to secure currency control. It notes public suspicion and political debate as officials weigh the move against free silver advocates.
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New York
Temal Ivaders
Wit Bu
Wall Street
Atlanta
Wittingty
Dligiliy Ave
Cleveland
Saw
Wall
Mn Carliely
Coures Carlisiy
Cur- Hale
Treasury Department
Cungréw
Bailiy
Carlyle
Nas
Treasury
Enuiga
Chicaon
Washington
Democratic Party
Adiunin Ivteniios
Carlisle
Sali
Wise
Atiel
Wasursiaos
Secretaries Debate on Gold Standard and Australia Report
A historic exchange discusses adopting a single gold standard and supports a comprehensive Melbourne report on Australia. The document notes Western states urging travel to Australia, with recommendations for mining training, investment, and immigration measures to boost gold production and related industries.
Corbett Confident on Fights and Future Contests
Chicago lawyer Corbett says a busy schedule awaits after the Don Riordan bout. He vows no challenge will be refused and hints at matches with Fitzsimmons, Hall, or Saher while keeping plans flexible for forthcoming events.
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Saeneelake Merwe Bates
Junte J. Corbett
Chicago
Te Avratheu Company
Don Riordan
Meget
Pinchus
Sease
Curlett Fortier
O'Dyanell
Hall
Ambitious Japan Seeks Hoenn Role in Pacific Conquest
Report discussesJapan's strategic aims in the Pacific era with speculation on control of islands including Hawaii and the Philippines. It notes merchants and travelers influencing blocs and suggests potential U S actions depending on wartime alliances and economic factors.
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Wael
Waorl
Ieland
Atimoaa
Boderny
Anthony
Aria
Dupont
Cuinn
Hawaiian
Formoga
Japan
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Hawaitian Islands
United States
London trip offered to American WCTU women
Miss Willard is informed that Dr Henry 3 Sons of London plans a world trip for a polyglot petition group as part of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Aston convention. Lady Meury Somerset confirms a London visit with a Grindelwald Luzerne Paris tour for a week, covering travel expenses.
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Chteasa
Donre
Henry
Luzerne
Paris
America
New York
Meury Somerset
Miss Willard
British Women's Tempearance Aetoela
State Board of Health Under Fire for Excessive Expenditures
An examination of warrants shows the State Board of Health members drawing funds for travel and services amid calls for reform. Reports detail salaries, special funds, and alleged improper invoices tied to inspections, legal actions, and travel expenses, with ongoing injunctions and audits scrutinizing the board’s expenditures and governance.
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State Board of Wealth
State Auditors Office
State Board of Health
Ehul
Boar of Health
Althogpyl
Nbt
Saidwaber
Board
Board of Health
Treasury
A.J. Anderson
Lawrence Eid
H. A. Dykes
de Anderson
Andersen
Lawrence
Glu
Bears
Dynea
Meg Blanks
BS Cette
Eee
Gus
Cour
Whwriey Lhite
Board of
Kansas City
Kantian
Taew
J. W. Jeaney
Emiinw
Po Daugh
Daugherty
Icenses
Mrs Lease Wins Wager Over Election Outcome
In a Kansas City area office, Mrs. Lease and Major Hudson dispute a bet on the election. Lease claims the $50 debt, insisting the money be given to Rev. Mr. Smith for the new Christian church, while Hudson refuses to take payment directly.
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Daj. J. K. Hudson
Takkig
Lease
Mrs. Lease
Mire Lease
Major Madson
Yeood
Joan of Arc
Cne
Mr Smith
Mra
Saith
Hanson
Billy Bac
Byres
Hudson
Mira
Hansas City
BT. Smith
Piret Chistain
Christain Church
Sludson
W C T U Opens Amid Mixed Attendance At Convention
The opening W C T U session for the convention began with fewer attendees than the prior gathering. President Miss Prences Willard and leaders like Mother Thompson and Mrs. Siewert directed activities while reports condemned birds on hats and vivisection, urging humane sentiment.
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W. C. TO
Gruamenty
Were
CL ¥ Velann
Seerstaries
Mise Prences Willard
Thompain
Siewert Dire Itelen MM. Barker
Santa Fe Directors Elect Reorganization Committees
The Santa Fe Committee reports that directors of the Atlantic Railroad met and elected four reorganization committees. Members include Octaney Jr, Thomas P.B., Fowler Woll, George A.L. Nickerson, and E.J. Berwind. Committees will immediately begin shaping a full reorganization plan to finalize details later.
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New York
Atchiean Rallrush
Octeney, Jr
Thomas PB
Fowler. Woll
George AL Nickerson
E J. Berwind
Ture
Mystery Conference In New York Involving Peffer And Politicians
A secret afternoon gathering at the Sturtevant house line in New York involved Senator Peffer and eight politicians from Texas Delaware Pennsylvania Kentucky Arkansas Bloomington Ill. The group met after dinner and stayed in a room together until late with no callers.
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New York
New Youn
Sturtevant House
Senator Peffer
Paschal
Texas
Snd
J. W. Causey
Delaware
K J. Irimbis
Kentucky
A. C. Gibson
Pennsylvana
W. L. Barry
Arkansas
Henry E. Molér
Bloomington
Til
New Party Move Touted to Split the Republicans in 1896
Gary D. wires a claim of a national conspiracy by leading silver men and Senators Jones Stewart and Pettigrew to force a new party with a silver free coinage plank. They allegedly plan to absorb the Populists and attract the Ta bor vote, with Cameron as presidential candidate if the plan succeeds.
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United Mates
Ebell Furh
Jones
Stewiet
Pettigrew
Cameron
Arerenewer
Stu ¢Ven
Soauror Cameron
Belgian Rug Manufacture Reopens Providing Youth Employment
From Brussels report to the State Department describes Turkish rug making revived in Belgium. Old industry restored, employing men aged 14 to 29 and even some women in the mines. Wages for women range from 8 to 25 cents daily, with living conditions including minimal meals of coffee, bread, soup and vegetable fare.
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Wasamaros
Dundiferulia
Belgium
United States
Brussels
Torent
Bugina
Prosecution Doubt Over Coit Case In Ohio
Gov McKinley and Col Coit discussed whether a military officer can be prosecuted for doing his duty in the Coit case. The governor suggested a judge can examine a murder charge, bail possible, while predicting no prosecution of Col Coit or the sheriff. Cold wave reports follow with subzero readings. Colima volcano activity terrifies residents. Westinghouse workers face wage cut at Wilmerding plant.
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MuKipley
Washinsters
Imurder
Ion
Oho
Cull
Fayette County
Ohio
Mayor Wele Won't Veto Streetcar Fare Rise
Nov. 10 report says Mayor Wele faced a request to veto a city council streetcar ordinance raising fares. He signs the measure, citing Republican support and the recent election, while acknowledging public sentiment demands Republican governance and signaling alignment with party principles despite personal interest concerns.
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Lincoln
Taxconx
Wele
Vity
Ue Republicad
Carver and Brewer Set for New York Amateur Match
Dr W F Carver and Captain J L Brewer are slated for a duel with J Sylver Page and George Work, prominent New York amateurs, for 61 000 in gold. The event likely at Westminster Kennel Club grounds in New York City, after Work recently beat Brower 100 birds to 97. Also report on Riordan boxer death and surgeon opinions amid Don Riordan case.
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Captain Brewer
New York
Cmeaco
W. F. Carver
J. L. Brewer
J. Sylver Page
George Work
Auateur
Westminster Kennel Club
York City
Carver
Work
Brower
Dace
Tun
Roland
Watson's Park
Dr. Carver
Wheat and grain futures flicker on mixed demand
Western market notes show wheat activity with higher calls and mixed receipts, outsides as best buyers. Prices swing for corn oats and hogs amid thin buying, with December and January futures quoted and market levels described amid a broad commodity sweep.
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Blige
Bert Oie
el Hye
Asi
Alayayn Weige
P.hye
Carrie
Samik Mariner
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