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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

4

Wages and Living Conditions in Mexico, Report Reveals Gaps

A Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly commission reports stark contrasts between El Paso and Juarez workers, detailing Mexican wages, living quarters, and hours. It notes American laborers earn far more on trains and mills, while Mexican peasants endure low pay, poor housing, and long days.

Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly Mexico el Paso Texas Juarez Fremen Torreon Leon

Patterson's Trust Funds Discrepancy Acknowledged

Dr. A C Patterson of St. Elizabeth hospital faced a $16 000 discrepancy in patient trust funds while serving as confidential clerk to superintendent I W Gooding. Gooding stated the deficit was covered and the issue is personal between them with no government accounting error.

Washington, Dct A. C. Patterson St. Elizabeth Hospital Patterson I. W. W. Gooding

Robber in Sherburne Bank Job Ends in Double Tragedy

The Sherburne Bank of $1000 robbery turns fatal as bandit J. D. Sair shoots Marshal Gallion and then dies by suicide after a bicycle accident blocks escape. His accomplice remains at large as officers pursue the case.

Minneapolis Oct Bank of Sherburne J. D. Sair Marshal Gallion Sair Tihe Thorburn Olaf Oestran

Local farmer kills family before taking own life in Indiana

Albert Bray, 38, a farmer from Noblesville, Indiana, killed his wife and two children Edna 2 and Carl 9 with a razor, then crushed their skulls with an axe and died hours later. Mrs Dora Ray awoke to find Edna’s throat cut, Bray injured but alive, and suspicion cited sickness and financial troubles.

Noblesville Ind Albert Bray Carl Edna Here Bray Dora Ray Edna Bray Dray

Foraker Receives Enthusiastic Welcome on Kansas Trip

J B Foraker rode through Kansas in his special car early this morning. At Clay Center 300 people greeted him and cheered after a brief speech. In Manhattan 150 heard a 40 minute talk and bouquets were thrown by women as the train departed. Herrington also welcomed him with similar enthusiasm.

Kansas City J. B. Foraker Belleville Kas Clay Center Manhattan Foraker Herrington

Senator Blackburn Ill During Campaign Stop

Senator Blackburn is ill at his Versailles home with fever and bronchitis threats. He took a cold in New York while speaking at Tammany Hall and broke down at Mount Vernon yesterday. Physicians order absolute quiet. he cannot resume campaigning for 10 days and perhaps not before the election.

Versailles Blackburn New York Tammany Hall Mount Vernon

Protest Against Watson Electors Put On Ballot

Topeka Kansas October 10 G C Clemens plans a formal legal protest against Watson electors appearing on the official ballot in the upcoming election.

Watson Topeka Kan G. C. Clemens

Archbishop Ireland backs Chicago platform and warns of socialism

In St Paul Archbisop Ireland declares for the Republican ticket and denounces the Chicago platform and its call for socialism, calling for constitutional obedience, court authority, and unity. He opposes silver coinage and warns that the secessionist rhetoric of the Chicago convention threatens national union and social order.

St. Paul Ireland Associated Press America St. Louis Chicago United States Appomattox Cleveland Grover Cleveland Washington Tillman South Carolina Fort Sumter Supreme Court Congress

Proctor Traces Gold Standard Debate in Democratic Line

John B. Proctor of Kentucky, head of the U S Civil Service Commission, publishes a review of the party history on the gold standard. He argues framers agreed coined money value must match bullion market value citing Jefferson Monroe and Hamilton and calls free silver at Chicago a democratic violation.

Washington John B. Proctor Kentucky United States Civil Service Commission Democratic Party Proctor Jefferson Monroe Hamilton Chicago

Spotted Yancey Named By Indian Criminal Band

United States Commissioner David W. Yancey of Tahlequah, Cherokee country, is rumored to be spotted by the Ca-To-Ahs, a feared Indian criminal society that opposes law enforcement. Yancey denies knowledge of the group and says he has pursued improper prosecution or punishment claims. It is believed a Ca-To-Ahs member killed Thomas H. Madden of Braggs Station about six months ago.

South McAlister I. T United States David W. Yancey Tahiequah Society of Indian Criminals Associated Press Yancey Thomas H. Madden Braggs Station

Butler's Meeting at Chicago

Senator Marton Shetler, chair of the Populist National Committee, has summoned the national executive committee to meet at 10:30 a m Tuesday at the Sherman House in Chicago. The gathering aims to discuss campaign matters, though Butler declines to reveal the exact purpose. Chicago is chosen as it is a campaign center and storm area of political activity.

Washington Marton Shetler Campaigni

Bell Again Remanded in Dynamite Case

Edward J. Ivory alias Edward Pell, a New York saloon keeper, charged with aiding and abetting in an alleged dynamite conspiracy, was brought up on a Bow Street remand and remanded for another week after treasury witnesses testified.

Bell London Edward J. Ivory Edward Pell New York Bow Street Counsil Treasury Department

Populist Leader Tom Watson Plans Kansas Tour

Will Watson tour Kansas in early October. He will speak four times across the state over a four day period starting October 10.

Topeka Kan Tom Watson Kansas Watson

Bryan speaks for free coinage during Minnesota tour

On a nationwide swing through Minnesota, William Jennings Bryan addressed crowds in St. Paul Morris Litchfield Waverly Delano and other towns. He urged free coinage of silver, warned of gold standard advocates, and accepted a silver pen gift to sign a free coinage bill if elected.

St. Paul Cpt. W Herman Mr. Bryan Morris Wilmar Bryan Litchfield James J. Blaine Waverly Yale Minneapolis Delano Ryan Hotel Louis Nash Herides Market Hell Paul Martin Opera House Hryson Donnelly 8S. L. Pierce Ignatius Donnelly

Two Fasten Banks In Trouble Seized By Receivers

Nashua New Hampshire October 10 Lester F Thurber appointed assignee of the Security Trust Company of Nashua and banks enjoined from doing business in the state with bonds of 360000. The savings department holds about 300000 in savings and 125000 in check accounts while a 200000 capital and 140000 surplus are listed by officials. Boston Massachusetts October 10 Union Loan and Trust Company faces injunction to halt business and receiver may be appointed. Company formed 1891 with 100000 capital liabilities near 964000. Ex Senator Clark of Lynn, president, says no run feared and funds must be increased.

Nashua N. H Lester F. Thurber Security Trust Company of Thurber West F. S. Sargent Boston Bank Boston Supreme Court Saving Bank Commissioners Union Loan and Trust Company Clark Lynn

Russian and Spanish Loans Reported Impending

London reports a looming 40 million pound Russian loan and a Spanish loan. Continental demand for gold remains strong and money rates are expected to stay firm.

Loaaning Engiteh London

Northern Pacific receivers face extended fate over lands

Milwaukee report notes that despite mortgageed property selling, thousands of acres east of the Missouri River remain unencumbered and owned by the receivers. Preferred stockholders claim a first lien on these lands, foreshadowing a lengthy dispute and possible hardship for general creditors.

Milwaukee Northern Pacific Bigelow and McHenry Northern Pacific Company Missouri River Northern Pacific Preferred

American Board Adjourns After Farewell Address in Toledo

At the forenoon session of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions the next year’s cooperating committees were announced for New England Middle Interior and Pacific Coast districts. A resolution to restore crippled mission work received applause and was adopted with an amendment placing responsibility for increased appropriations on churches. Dr G A Burgess gave a farewell on behalf of Toledo and Dr Richard S Storr praised the meeting as one of the most inspiring ever held.

Toledo Ohio American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions Congregational Cittizen New England Henry E. Cobb William E. Whitemore A. S. Covel Lucien C. Warner Charles A. Hull Howard S. Bliss Charles H. Case William E. Vale James G. Johnson Pacific Coast W. W. Scudde Charles R. Brown J. L. Parker G. A. Burgess Richard 8. Storr

Cape Ann Bank Reopens After Treasurer's Death Scandal

Cape Ann Bank resumes business in Gloucester amid shock over Treasurer George Marshs death and missing Gilbert estate funds estimated at about 100 dollars. Bank says deposits under seven dollars available immediately, larger withdrawals subject to notice. Boston exam of trust funds planned. bank condition to be announced afterreview.

Gloucester Mass George Marshall The Savings Bank Gilbert Cape Ann Bank Boston

Market News Digest From Various Cities Oct 12

Metal quotations steady with Bar silver at 6c and copper brokers' price $10.50. Grain reports from Seattle Spokane and Portland note club wheat and bluestem prices. Chicago reports winter and spring crop total about 412 million bushels. Live stock in Chicago shows cattle to 5.15, hogs to 3.50, sheep 1.75 to 3.75 with mixed receipts.

New York The Cascades Pullman Wash Davenport Club Wheat Bluestem Moscow Idaho San Francisco Supastec Chicago Grain Chicago London

CZARINA FEELS FOR ARMENIANS

The eczarina met a labor delegation at Balmoral asking support for Armenians in Constantinople. She said she had interfered little in politics but would help alleviate suffering, calling for a crusade against the conditions in the capital. She promised heartfelt interest in the cause.

London Eczarina Balmoral Castle France England Constantinople Armenia

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Chicago Trade and Labor Committee IPS Firemeet Zacatecas Guanajuato Blackburn Quiter Archbishop Imiland Meininsey Europe Lves Butler Nashua Concern Dr. Storrs Telegraph Portland Wheat United Czarina C. S. Perry Broadway G. W. Houghton Gen Agt Helena, Mont Townsend and Hassel Dewell& McDonald’s Stables Townsend and White Sulphur Springs W. E. Tierney & Co J . Marks, Mang Townsend, Mont G. W. Gilliam, M. B P. C. Hall Center Broadway Mont J. L. Belcher M. F Townsend, Mont A. Goodma Attorney AT Law Cc. H. Baldwin J. F. Kanous A. K. Frescott Scotch and Americ&n N. Main St Montana Central Hielena Norman Tripp Montana H.L. F. Sperling Henry Heneberg the Barber E. F. McRae Townsend Wallace Pine Street A. Wilde South Side Bros ‘Wes
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