Economic turbulence and foreign capital shifts noted in dispatches
The report surveys concerns over cabinet rivalries and political shifts in Sampan and Kentucky, mentions Manila taxes on liquor, and hints at infant industry growth in the United States. It highlights American capitalists eyeing London and a planned $20,000,000 underground electric railway investment in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Atlantic
Charles F. Yerkes
Maz
Chicago
Enz
Landon
Gold Standard Debate Marks Fifty Sixth Congress Aims
An 1890s Washington Post excerpt critiques Republican claims on currency stability and the gold standard. It notes the party's failure to fulfill pledges, exposes the currency act deception, and questions whether the Fifty sixth congress will complete the ordered work amid public discontent and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Setion
Republican Party
McKinney
Bryan
Gold standard reform in Fifty-sixth congress debate
The text criticizes delays in enforcing the gold standard from the currency act and demands decisive action by Congress. It asserts the need to solidify the standard beyond executive influence and references McKinley and Bryan voting blocs. The piece also notes public demand for principled monetary policy and mocks political performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Senate
Mengure Ag
Electric canal boats to be powered by motors in Europe
New York reports that Mr Hawley, sent by American Interests, brings plans for electric canal propulsion to Europe. Belgium and Holland adopt canal motor systems, water-ways to be electrified with U.S. supplied motors. France may soon order electric propulsion for its canals. Hawley expects U.S. motors for the Erie canal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
New York
Hawley
London
the Tribune
Belgium
United States
Manley Seeks Commissioner Post In Internal Revenue
Washington reports that cabinet members attended today's meeting and discussed appointing a commissioner of internal revenue to succeed the late Wilson. Joseph H. Manley of Maine is likely a candidate. The president’s message to Congress may be delayed until Tuesday due to deaths of Senator Tayin and Gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Commissioner Wilson
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Tayin
Gear
Congress
Local notices and arrests from Topeka area
The Primary Sunday School Teachers union meets at Central church this evening. Honner was fined 35 after a Thursday shooting charge. Shawnee county teachers convene tomorrow at 1 40 p m in the high school auditorium. Dr Swan reports a horse theft last night. horse recovered this morning. Luke Heery arrested yesterday for drunk and resisting an officer after a fight leaving him bruised. City clerk Squires received a letter from a backing firm offering to buy $6,000 park bonds. city plans not to sell bonds but park board had recommended it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cd. Honner
Shawnee County
Formorrow
Swan
Luke Heery
Merry
Clark Squires
Quy Fromu
Éoat
Park Board
Prices For Twentieth Century Ball Set At Auditorium
A local committee fixed admission scales for the dance to be held at the Auditorium on the night of the first of December. General admission is 25 cents, which covers gallery listening before the programme and optional viewing of the dance. A 50 cent or two dollar tier is described for downstairs access with dancing rights, and souvenir buttons will be issued to dancers. The invitation committee will soon convene to decide guest lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Tneuganet
Atres
Oscar Wilde Dead in Paris Latin Quarter Mystery
Dublin reports Oscar Wilde has died in Paris at an obscure Latin Quarter residence. The dispatch says he expired from meningitis on his deathbed after entering the Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Evening Mail
Paris
Oscar
Breaks Wedding Record in Two Years Widowhood
Beranton Pa Nov 20 A girl marries twice and is widowed once in under two years, aging under 18. She first wed James W Garvey Jr after meeting him in New York where he was treated for consumption, then returned a widow. Two weeks ago the repertory company member wed again at Wilkes-Barre, with both ceremonies witnessed by her parents in Scranton. The story notes a theatrical advance agent husband and the rapid sequence of marriages and widowhood.
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Beranton
Howard G Ould
Pwo Fane Ako
Gould
Miewdeaith Woodling
New York
Jaimes W. Garvey, Jr
Deng
St. .Louce’s Hospital
Garver Sore
Wilkesbarre
W. J. Ball
Scranton
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Topeka State Journal
Topeka
Cornse Saget
Frank Richardson
NCON
Ficn
Courkleet Street
Sampan
Adlees Congress
Kentucky
Gocel
Dr. Dowie
Nottingham
Mme
Paul
Breater
Doen
Dobe
Enetant
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Neely
Rathdorure
GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Turkey
Aeeas
Marceni
Bel
Scraci
Manley
Mr. Wilson
Hood’s
Hood
Oscar Wilde
Girl
Isa
Gilchrist Livery Barn
Jackson Street
Jin
Harper’s Bazar
A. Hanson
The
North Star Grocery
W. PF. Hogaboom
North
Kans
Avenue
W. F. Hogaboom
Kansas Ave
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Dr. Jargers
Dr. Diemiels
Carter & Holmes
Knox
Howe
the Clements Co
Vonnesce
Jere
Bigek
Walers
Wiese
Wercente
Warren Moon
T. J. Coughlin Hdw. Co. Agts
Guam
Navy Department
Admiral Remey
Cavite
Joseph Anderton
Jacob Léroy Mehaffey
George Aubel
Wmn
Frederick Davis
Frank Swanson
Rebecca Patrick
C. D. Patrick
Grange Hell
Barnes
Horticultural Society
W.H. Barnes
Horticutoral Society
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