Gold Leads as Silver Production Tops in 1896 Reports
The Engineering and Mining Journal cites 1896 United States mineral output valued at $65,311,468 with declines in some areas but strong gains in copper and gold. Gold production reached $67,000,000, rising $10,109,505 from 1895, leading world output.Domestic silver refined or marketed reached 85,465,173 fine ounces with silver markets absorbing most production. Foreign ore contributions included 38,000,000 ounces from Mexico and 2,000,000 from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Engineering and Mining Journal Today
United States
Canada
British Columbia
Colorado
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Montana
Nevada
California
Production of States Gold and Silver Output 1896
A Washington report to the Mint Director estimates U S gold production in 1896 near 61.5 million dollars with a 64.1 million dollar figure cited by agents. silver production totals and declines are listed by state including reductions in Colorado and Nevada due to strikes and mine shutdowns.
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Denver
Washington, D. C
United States
PRLS
Ghis
Sting
Oaager
Battle of Princeton 1777 commemorated in Princeton
The 120th anniversary of the January 3 1777 battle was observed in Princeton New Jersey with a Sons of the Revolution banquet at Princeton Inn and special services at St Peter's Church. Captain William Shippen noted for his marine service and valor was buried in the churchyard and honored with a laurel wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
New Jersey Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Princeton Inn
Philadelphia
St. Peter's Church
William Shippen
Washington
Sons of the Revolution
Archbishop of Naples Dies in Naples
Naples reports the death of the cardinal who was archbishop of Naples. The passing occurred in Naples on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Spain Tightens Cuban Coast Patrol as Insurgent Aid Falters
Washington reports Spanish authorities trust coast patrols will block filibustering expeditions to Cuba. Weyler era methods allow tracking movements toward the coast, and insurgent leaders like Maceo and La Crete are reportedly out of action or gravely wounded. The Dauntless voyage from Jacksonville is scrutinized as a possible aid expedition for the survivors of the Three Friends landing attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weyler
Three Friends
Maceo
Gomez
Trocha
la Crete
Jacksonville
Cuba
No Name Key
Florida
Services Held For Joseph B McCullagh
Services over the remains of Joseph B McCullagh editor of the Globe Democrat were held at the sister in law's residence in St Louis. A large crowd viewed the cedar casket and floral offerings. Cardinal Newman hymn Lead Kindly Light was sung followed by Psalm 23 and a tribute by Rev John Snyder. An active pallbearers group came from the Globe Democrat staff and department heads. Interment was in Bellfontaine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Joseph B. McCullagh
Globe-Democrat
Manion
McCullagh
Cardinal Newman
John Snyder
Unitarian Church of the Messiah
W. W. Boyd
Second Baptist Church
Bellfontaine Cemetery
Congressman-elect Jones Seeks to Save Vast Public Lands
Congressman-elect Jones, in Washington, D. C., for two weeks, works to overturn the General Land Office decision on public land selections by the state. About four townships totaling nearly 100,000 acres are at stake as he reviews surveys and contracts. dispute centers on the Northern Pacific railroad’s right to select lands ahead of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jones
State of Washington
General Land Office
Northern Pacific
California Farm and Mine Profits in 1896
The Chronicle reports California produced vast sums in 1896 include gold valued at 14.16 million dollars, borax 800 thousand, petroleum and bitumen 1 million, natural gas 150 thousand, quicksilver 30 743 flasks, sugar 46 million pounds, wheat 28 682 bushels, dried fruits and raisins totaling hundreds of millions of pounds, wine and dairy outputs, and major irrigation and dairy investments. Total gold output since 1848 exceeds 1.368 billion, with extensive acreage under orange trees and prunes and 3.9 million acres irrigated plus 240 thousand milch cows and 106 million dollars in dairies.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
California
Floods and Storms Hit the Midwest Across States
Reports from Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska describe flooding and blizzards. Illinois faces heavy rain and rising Sangamon River threatening corn and wheat. Northern Michigan Menominee area reports 48 hours of rain and ice jams. Trains delayed Hastings Grand Island and Menominee area due to snow drifts and high winds.
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Chicago
Illinois
Sangamon
Michigan
Menominee
Fisher
Menominee River
Menomine
Marinette
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Hastings
Grand Island
Union Pacific
Heavy Rains and Cyclone Ravage Arkansas Towns
Storms caused widespread flood damage across southern Arkansas. Benton reports six small houses demolished and freight cars overturned. several injuries but no deaths. Little Rock and other towns along the Iron Mountain road suffered flooding, with rainfall over four inches in the city and streets submerged. Rail lines faced high water while trains ran near normal.
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Little Rock
Arr
Jen
Iron Mountain Road
Benton
Texarkana
Littl Rock
Deluge from nonstop rains floods Chicago area
Continuous rain across Chicago and Cook county caused widespread flooding. Rivers canals and drainage systems overflowed, inundating Desplaines river area, South Englewood, and stock yards region while pumping stations shut down. Concerns persisted about dam and canal breaches threatening water supply.
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Chicago
Cook County
Desplaines
Illinois and Michigan
South Englewood
Stock Yards
Bridgeport
Lake Michigan
Summit
Ogden Ditch
Michal
Rivers Over Danger Point as Missouri Floods Rise
Heavy rain and a cold snap push river levels above danger marks on both sides of the Mississippi. In Richland the Gasconade floods low bottoms, washing away acres of wheat and corn. water climbs at an inch per hour. A separate dispatch notes a Texas storm halting southbound trains and creating 15 foot snow drifts near Clarendon.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Mississippi
Richland
Gasconade
Texas
Republic
Wichita Falls
Tex
Panhandle
Clarendon
Claude
Path of Storm Narrow Was Mooringsport Cyclone
The Mooringsport cyclone damaged several residents. a relief train brought wounded to Shreveport hospital. Names include Mrs Susan Head, Mrs R G Morgan and family members with skull fractures and limb injuries. two Goodman children were found mangled with clothes stripped near their home. Jordan Robertson, a Black resident, suffered shoulder and arm injuries.
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Shreveport
Susan Head
R. G. Morgan
Jesse Goodman
Jordon Robertson
Goodman
Mor
Storm Toll and Rescue After Narrow Destructive Path
The storm caused heavy damage with people receiving all care possible. Many animals perished and a man blown from a bridge is reported dead though identity is uncertain. The injured are being tended as authorities assess the wreckage and aftermath.
Snowstorm Delays Nebraska Railroads and Midwest Blizzard
Nebraska reports show light snowfall but heavy winds create deep drifts and disrupt telegraph and train service. The storm spreads across the state with incursions into South Dakota, while Missouri experiences the season’s first blizzard causing widespread train delays.
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Omaha
South Dakota
Hllzzard
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
Territories
Long List of Financial Ills Signals Bank Failures
A compilation of bank failures and financial troubles across the U S including the Omaha Savings Bank closure with 850 000 liabilities offset by 200 000 assets. Other items note runs on First National Bank Cripple Creek a receiver appointment for Western Paper Bag Company and Dorner wheel makers facing bankruptcy actions.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha Savings Bank
State Banking Board
Savings Bank
Omaha
General Manderson
Cripple Creek
Colo
First National Bank
Colorado Springs
J. M. Parker
Parker
Chicago
Western Paper Bag Company
van Nortwich
Grosscup
United States Court
William G. Sevens
Samc
Cleveland
Common Pleas
Dorner & Dutton Company
Dorner Foundry Company
Denver
Butler
Frank Atkins
Colorado Savings Bank
Fargo Bank
Minneapolis
Journal
Fargo, N. T
Citizens’ National Bank
Asheimer
Miners Thrown Out of Work by Idria Mine Fire
Fifty miners reached San Francisco from San Benito county jobless after a fire destroyed the New Idria quicksilver mine plant. A newly built furnace was to start Monday but defective flue sparks set a wooden condenser ablaze, gutting the boiler room and devastating the $75,000 facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Benito
Idria Quicksilver
Tom Watson to Miss Spreckels Grain Buyer Married
San Francisco reports Thomas B. Watson, a 55 year old grain broker, wed Miss Emma Spreckels, only daughter of Claus Spreckels the sugar king. The couple married in San Jose last Wednesday and kept the ceremony secret until today. Miss Spreckels is about 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas BE. Watson
Emma Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
San Jose
Mr. Watson
Spreckels
Neidenhofen Dies After Fall From Holmes Building
Body of H A Neidenhofen will be shipped to Butte Montana for interment. Coroner Offenbach led an inquest finding death from brain hemorrhage caused by a fall while suffering dementia or nervous prostration. Verdict: not felonious. Partial.
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Salt Lake
H. A. Neidenhofen
Butte
Mont
Offenbach
Neidenhofen
Holmes
Battle in the Philippines huge insurgent losses reported
Ma nilla dispatch reports a major battle at Bulacan Luzon twenty miles northwest of Manila. Insurgents suffered a heavy defeat with about eleven hundred killed. General Ensebro, an insurgent leader, is said to be killed. Spanish casualties totaled twenty five killed and sixty eight wounded.
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Madrid
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Bulacan
Luzon
Ensebro
Philippine Island
Arbuckles Cut Price Battle Continues in Coffee War
Toledo reports the Woolson Company matched Arbuckles cent reductions in package coffee yesterday and lowered again this morning by half a cent. Woolson vows to keep prices under Arbuckles at all costs.
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Arbuckles
Toledo
Ohio
Woolson Company
Elected officers listed for Northwest Masonic and civic groups
Ellensburg Elks Lodge and several chapters announce newly elected officers including H P J W Bean and J M Baird at Ellensburg. Leavenworth K P shows C C H La Bell and J T Boyle as officers. Olympia Masons elect G S Armstrong and A S Ruth. Sundry towns name postmasters, treasurers, clerks, and trustees as well as plans for institutes, divorces, and bridge contracts in December schedules.
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Ellensburg
Elensburg
R A. M
H. P
J. W. Bean
King
J. M. Baird
N. McCandless
G. M
Fred W. Agatt
H. M. Baldwin
Tyler
D. Thiery
Leavenworth
K. of P
C. C
H. la Bell
V. Cc
J. T. Boyle
Charles Oberg
Daniel Howe
L. McLean
N. Murphy
Emil Frank
Sig. Freudenstein
A. A. Tozer
Paul Tynan
F. A. Losekamp
Tacoma
F. Sinclair
J. Sindall
Alexander Miller
Olympia
Olympia Masonic Lodge
Armstrong
W. M
Ruth
S. W
D. B. Livsey
J. W
William McMicken
J. P. Reed
H. D. Westerman
Oregon Officials and Local News From Portland Albany Scott's Mills and More
Oregon elects state board of agriculture officers led by President D H Looney and secretary C D Gabrielson. Albany reports 14 year old Roy Warren found dead from shotgun accident. Scott's Mills notes coal oil and gas prospects with a coal vein found. Tualatin recalls Olive Norman death at 42. Heppner confirms telephone line to Long Creek and possible extensions. Baker City merchant William Whitaker dies of heart trouble at 63. Pendleton stockmen welcome warm weather aiding winter provisioning.
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Portland
State Board of Agriculture
D. H. Looney
van B. de Lashmutt
C. D. Gabrielson
A. Bush
W. L. Simeral
F. N. Derby
W. H. Savage
George Goodhue
T. F. Walker
Albany
Roy Warren
W. Warren
Scott's Mills
Tualatin
Olive Norman
Tigardyilie
Solomon
Elizabeth Richardson
Oregon
Heppner
Long Creek
Hardman
Hamilton
Monument
John Day
Canyon City
W. O. Minor
I. Ennis
Baker City
William Whitaker
England
Rathbone Sisters Elect Local Officers In Idaho News
Idaho Lewiston notes list officers for Rathbone Sisters including Mrs Eben Mounce and Miss Grace Aiken. Canyon County Sheriff Campbell arrives with three prisoners for the penitentiary. Prisoners Arthur Arey and Frank Arey receive terms for highway robbery. Charles Davis gets one year for bicycle theft.
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Lolse
Campbell
Canyon County
Arthur Arey
Frank Arey
H. D. Blatchley
Charles Davis
Sheriff Hawkins and others face penalties in Montana charges
The report details John Blocker’s two and a half year sentence for changing Creswell Cattle Company brands, Harry Busby’s one and a half year sentence on the same charge, and a fatal shaft accident near the Del Monte mine where five of six-horse teams fell in. It also notes the Heide murder reward, pardons granted by Governor Richards, police and city court statistics, Carpenters Union officers, diphtheria in Neihart, a divorce action in Marysville, a ranch lease near Livingston, a new Great Falls job for E B Shafer, juror payments in Deer Lodge, and tax collections in Billings County.
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Miles City
Hawkins
John Blocker
Creswell Cattle Company
Tharos
Harry Busby
Dilon
Will Hamilton
del Monte
Gotleib Heide
West Borebud
Heide
James Gler
Red Lodge
Great Falls
Richards
Deer Lodge
Cascade County
H. J. Seymour
Samuel Sims
Box Elder Creek
Hattie Shaw
Fisky Barnett
James Sieford
Butte
Tebo
Within Hearing. Tourist Are We Near the Falls
Town Topics notes a scene where a guide confirms visitors can hear the roar of the falls once the ladies finish talking. The brief exchange captures a moment of sightseeing and public chatter.
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Joe M’cullagh
California Products
Arkansas
Fry
White Hall
Micn
Angell
Idria
Tom Watson
Miss Spreckels
Philippines
Northwest News
Olympia Lodge No. 1
A. M
Dr. Armstrong
A. S. Ruth
D. B. Livesey
J. P. Tweed
North Yakima
J. L. Lasswell
G. M. Allen
Yakima City
Altinum
Tampico
James Morrison
Wide Hollow
L. 8. Brown
Natcheez
Cowyehee
James Stuart
Moxee
W. A. Bowen
Dayton
Shakespearian Society
W. T. Thompson
James Dolan
Clare Moritz
W. M. Applegate
Chehalis
H. C. Stinson
Joe Hooker
M. W. Forrest
Charles Michaelis
Asa Harmon
G. Miller
O. D
Watt Long
John A. Taylor
Walla Walla
Mth
Walla Walla County
Teachers’ Institute
P. A. Getz
State Normal School
Snohomish
George Vetter
E. P. Alvey
Lannin
Sunnyside
The
Vancouver
Mount Hoodledge
Edson N. Rowley
G. W. Stapleton
A. L. Miller
R. W. Downing
James Crawford
Goldendale
A. L. Anderson
No. 6
Montesano
Lewis
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
Elma
Hoquiam
Ocosta
A. J. Cook
C. W. Knowles
C. E. Alexander
R. W. Elwell
Board of Trade
N. H. Owings
W. L. Bilger
J. C. Rathbun
John F. Gowey
Mabton
J. W. Pearse
W. B. Presby
William T. Darch
Presley & Darch
Dalles
L. Neff
N. C. Evans
Hood River
Oregon City
Asa S. Lawton
Canemah
Agene
McKenzie
Elgin—Belgin
Oregon State Poultry Associaton
Pendleton
Idaho
Boise
George H. Stewart
Richard
the Statesman
Benjamin Dill
J. D. McConkey
C. C. Bunnell
A. W. Kreutinger
Pocatello
Jackson's
Warren
Cesesh
State Teachers’ Association
Carpenters’ Union
A. J. Emerton
James C. Brown
A. E. Caufield
O. M. Lambert
John A Wood Hl
M. A. Hoagland
Ira Black
Co. ©. Jarl
J. J. Mdonell
C. H. Brown
Trades Council
J. E. Brown
J. J. McDowell
Neihart
Emil Anderson
Marysville
George Caldwell
Livingston
Bf. M. Sybert
D. J. Kennelly
Hildige
Missouri Creek
E. B. Shafer
Pubisher
Lewistown Democrat
Industrial Printing Company
Billings
Morse
C. S. Perry
Old Patriarchig
Broadway
Spruce
G. W. Houghton
Gen Aart
Helena
Townsend and
Hassel
Dewell & McDonald’s Stables
Townsend, Montana
Townsend and White Sulphur Springs Stage Co
G. W. Gilham, M. D
P. C. Hall
Center Broadway
J. L. Delchier, M. D
Townsend, Mont
Cedar and Broadway
E. H. Goodman
Attorney AT Law
C. H. Baldwin
J. E. Kanouse
A. K. Prescott
N. Main St
Weour
Norman Tripp
H. L. F. Sperling
Townbend
Henry Heneberg
the Barber
E. F. McRae
Townsend
Wallace
Pine Street
A. Wilder
South Side Broadway
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