Treasury deficits and political notes from Washington
National capital briefs report a $7,627,000 Crete deficit and a five month Hieal year shortfall of $40.5 million. Congress debated appropriation bills in Washington chaired by Cannon. Cartoonist George Y. Coffin died in his Garwood apartment after locomotor ataxia complications. Bank troubles include Hirst National Bank of Tyler facing capital decline and examiner Osmon taking charge. Postmastership changes loom as shortages and investigations surface. Internal revenue for October fell $475,008 from 1896. gold certificates and gold reserves dominate treasury concerns. Treasurer Mor Ry's annual report shows total receipts of $326,970,206 and expenditures of $352,179,446 for the fiscal year, with a deficiency of $15,203,245.
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Treasury
Crete
Fasuud Tasadiy
Washington City
Cannon
House Committee
George Y. Cofin
Washington
Gar- Mold
President
Llinois
Branaton
Charles Amond
David P. O'Leary
Rejedt
Missouri
LaPlata
William BH
Cole
Exico
W. Morria
John W. Mason
Hirst National Bank of Tyler
Tim
Techta
Osmon
Ees Twhn
Maya
Armout
Loe
Havana
Spain
Woyler
Weiendbhip
Wa Conpol
United Hiites
Hiab
Tobenovo
Blair
Morgan
Daniel Mor Ray
United States
Honda
Ordi
Unclear historic financial flow text fragment
The readable portion describes gold moving toward the treasury and mint, with checks presented at collectors in New York during clearing hours. It notes gold reserves increasing while notes and silver certificates diminish, and mentions bullion and foreign coins entering the same process.
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New York
Trade Conditions As Summarized By Brailstrost Week Review
Last week showed demand slump across general lines due to a holiday quieting trade and poor distribution. Mild weather hindered clothing and heavy goods distribution while some mills reopened on hopes of demand revival. Prices fell for many staples including petroleum and metals, with cereals advancing. bank lending dipped about 24 percent from the prior week, and 205 business failures occurred nationwide, down from last week.
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Brailstrost
Bradatrdel
Ando Priova
Toothr
United States
Steinway 18 Dead World Famous Piano Maker William Steinway
William Steinway, renowned piano manufacturer and founder of Steinway & Co, died in New York on May day after a lifelong career in piano making. Born March 1836 near Bronwick Germany, he came to America in 1850 with his parents and helped expand the family business. He earned honors from the Royal Prussian Academy of Fine Arts and other European academies, securing a grand gold medal and lasting recognition in the arts.
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William Stainway
New York
Mr. Steinway
Bronwick
Germany
Henry Gugebhard Steinway
Steinway & Co
America
House of Steinway & Co
Royal Prussian Academy of Fine Arts
Berlin
Charles
Sweden
Royal Academy of Arts
Stockholm
Bt. Deoonit
Rome
Steinway
Texas Cowboys for Cuba Expedition Aims for Cuba
Report from San Antonio says an expedition of more than 200 Texas cowboys is nearly ready to depart from Point Tanbel near the Gulf coast for Cuba. The group is organized by a Cuban insurgent agent and will carry a large supply of arms and ammunition.
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Manco
San Antonio
Point Tanbel
Lower
Gulf Canal
Cuba
Ex Senator Scott Dies in Philadelphia at 74
Hon John Scott former United States Senator from Pennsylvania and former general solicitor of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company died at Philadelphia Sunday night after a brief illness. He served in the Senate from 1869 to 1875 and was succeeded by William A Wallano.
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John Scott
United States
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Scott
Senate
William A. Wallano
Nine Texas Counties Missing In Presidential Vote Canvass
The Texas state canvassing board has canvassed the vote for presidential electors in all but nine counties. Official totals list Bryan and Sawall at 288,825. McKinley and Hobart 162,506. Bryan and Watson 79,066. Palmer and Buckner 6,080. Lowgering and Johnson 1,785. In Leadville a miners’ union officers’ trial related to the Coronado mine attack was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Texas
Texas State Canvassing Board
Secretary of State
Bryan
Sawall
McKinley
Hobart
Watson
Palmer
Buckner
Lowgering
Johnson
Leadville
Miners’ Union
Jerry O'Keefe
Coronado
To Be Tried by Court Martial for Young Correspondent
Private letters from Key West report Oscar Caspedes, an American citizen and correspondent for The Key West Herald, held in Matanzas prison for months and slated for court martial.
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Key West
Oscar Caspedes
Fatal Feud Ends At Bethany Meeting In South Carolina Killings
The Sunday incident at Bethany church in South Carolina left two brothers, L D White and J W White, dead after a confrontation with Williams a reform leader and liquor board member. The feud traces to the 1894 canvass when White challenged Williams and letters caused a dispute. Williams shot White after a clash over past letters. White cut Williams before dying next morning. Williams, after the shooting, had pursued evidence in rebate cases and returned from major eastern cities.
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Bethany Ohnurob
Hdgefild
South Carolina
Leonw
Grime
State’ Board of Liquor Control
L, D
J. W. White
Li. D. White
Williams
White
Tiwan
J. Y. White
Willisma
Bethany Oharoh
J. V. White
Z. V. White
G. D. White
P. B. Gallison
W. H. Yeldell
Williama
Huoh
Williame
Liquor Commission
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York
CALL FOR SILVER MENTING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
A conference of leaders from the free coinage movement including Democrats Populists Republicans and the American Bimetallic Union will meet in Washington around December 10th. General A J Warner and G J Bowen prepare the call to unite silver forces for four years and to seek Bryan's advice on one organization. Expected attendees include Senators Jones Butler Teller Du Bois Pettigrew Governors Altgeld Stone Washburn Towne and Bimetallic Union executives.
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Washington
Campasign
A. J. Warner
G. J. Bowen
American Bimatallio Union
Bowen
Warner
Isame
Bryan
Jones
Butler
Teller
Dubois
Pettigrew
Altgeld
Stone
Dock Laborers Strike At Hamburg Attracts Imperial Attention
The Hamburg dock workers strike continues with strong unity and confidence in victory despite foreign labor brought in. Hamburg Naprichten blames English influence and urges athletic unions to replace strikers. Emperor William orders a detailed report on the strike’s causes and scope. A Stockholm dispatch notes dock workers will not unload cargo from Hamburg loaded by blacklegs. In Richmond Virginia John W. Starke claims Five hundred men recruited to fight for Cuba once the United States recognizes the Cuban beligerent status.
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William
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg Naprichten
John W. Starke
Richmond
United States
Confederate Reunion Set for Nashville May 6 7 1807
General Order No 180 from United Confederate Veterans announces the next annual reunion in Nashville Tennessee on May 6 7 1807. It notes 70 camps have joined and urges rapid organization to reach about 1650 more members for support of charitable patriotic aims.
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Nashville
Tennessee
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Velerans
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Richmond
Tann
Tenn
J. B. Gonnor
Gronax Moonman
Tobacco Growers Meeting Aims To Draw State Delegates
The National Tobacco Growers convention in Ocala Florida on January 12 draws attention nationwide. Gov ernors and boards of trade report delegates from Indiana and other states with likely five hundred delegates and visitors. Each Florida county plans to send representatives to showcase the state's tobacco potential.
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Ocala
National Tobacco Growers
Fila
Florida
D. 8
Williams
Oowla Board of Trade
Indiana
Ocala Board of Trade
Baroda Viceroy Visit Ends in Fatal Stampede
Dispatch from Baroda reports 29 killed and about 35 injured as a crowd crush at the Gaikwar’s park exit during a welcome ceremony for Earl of Higin viceroy of India. Officials and locals gathered to honor the viceroy when narrow gates caused a deadly jam and suffocation.
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Viceroy of
Thoro
Eas
American Citizen Pressed Into Italian Army Over Passport
Antonio Constantine, an American citizen born in Italy, reports to Chicago Commissioner Foote that his passport failed to secure American status in Italy. He and his wife traveled from New York last August, Constantine was pressed into service, protested with his passport, faced ridicule, and escaped in disguise after a furlough for illness. Foote may take the issue to the state department.
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Antonio Constantine
Italy
United States
Foote
Chicago
Constantine
New York
State Department
Tobacco Factory Fire Endangers Four Hundred Workers
A six story New York tobacco factory fire on Wednesday sent roughly four hundred workers, many women, fleeing for safety. All escaped without serious injury as stock worth 35 000 to 40 000 dollars and the building loss of about 10 000 dollars were reported.
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New York
Tobadco
Newmark & Co
The Dingley Bill and McKinley Tariff Outlook
Washington dispatches report President Glevaland will neither veto nor sign the Dingley tariff bill this session, letting it become law without his signature except for the wool section. Leaders say McKinley may call an extra session in March if needed, with calls for speedy tariff revision despite the bill’s passage. Major McKinley expects revenue gains to be small amid anticipated further tariff legislation.
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Washington
Glevaland
Aanatoon
Congress
Lodge, McMillan and
Chandler
McKinley
Dingley
Onanton
Gress Guta
McKinleys Military Escort Chosen for Inauguration
Colonel George Garratuon of Cleveland announces the Eighth Regiment Infantry Ohio National Guard and Troop A of Cleveland will form President-elect McKinley’s personal escort from Denton to Washington. On arrival in Washington the Eight will escort from the depot to the Ebbit house, then join other Ohio troops for inaugural duties.
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Eighth Regiment Infantry
Ohio National Guard
George A. Garratuon
Cleveland
George R. Ger
Alliance
Eighth Infantry
McKinley
Denton
Washington
Sepatigne
R, EB
Burlok
Ebbitt House
Ohio
Eighth Regiment
Infantry
Congress
United States
Silver Men Banquet in Chicago With Bryan Expected
The Bryan League, new Cook County silver democracy group, plans an elaborate January 8 banquet at a Chicago hotel. A special committee will arrange details, invitation sent to Mr. Bryan at Lincoln, with a letter of acceptance anticipated. Other prominent democrats are to speak. Treasury calls redemption of United States 6 percent bonds worth 9 million, issued July 2, 1864, due January 1 next, to aid Pacific railroads.
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Bryan
Cook County Silver Democrate
Chicago
Andrew Jackson
Lincoln
Colorado
Treasury Department
United States
Deaths in the Storm Reach Northwest Towns
Reports from St Paul indicate extreme cold in storm swept northwest districts. Four deaths confirmed with more feared as milder weather delays rescue. Moorhead Minnesota sees Thomas Anderson die after aiding a woman. Devil's Lake North Dakota links Henry Burroughs to a stalled train walk. Fargo North Dakota records Frank Vach frozen a mile from town.
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Bt. Paul
Northwest
Moorhead
Minn
Thomas Anderson
Devil’s Lake
N. D
Henry Burroughs
St. Paul
Fargo
Frank Vach
Chicago
Missouri National Bank Closes Amid Large Withdrawals
The Missouri National Bank in Kansas City shut its doors Monday morning due to heavy withdrawals by a major depositor. Deposits total about 1.5 million dollars, with assets and liabilities not yet available. The bank had been regarded as one of the strongest in the southwest.
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Missouri National Bank
Kansas City
Southwest
Iowa Vote Count Highlights McKinley Victory
The official presidential tally shows McKinley leading with 289,293 votes, Bryan 225,741, Palmer 4,510, Levering 8,192, Bentley 853, Matchett 468, giving McKinley a majority of 57,186 and a plurality of 65,552 over Bryan. The result reflects a decisive Republican win in Iowa.
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Iowa
McKinley
Bryan
Palmer
Levering
Bentley
Matchett
Fragmented old ad and medical notes mix
A garbled OCR snippet contains references to remedies, tonics, and soaps such as Hall's Calomel Cure and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, plus mentions of empires and officials. The text reads like fragmented advertisements and medical advice phrases with damaged names and prices.
Visible lights at sea study by German commission
A historic note cites German findings on light visibility at sea. A white one-candle light is seen at 9 800 yards on clear nights and one mile in rain. Light intensity vs distance shows varied candle powers for discernment. A green one-candle light is seen at fractions of a mile with different required powers up to one hundred and six candles for four miles.
Young Girls Advised to Use Lydia Pinkham Remedy
An advice column urges mothers to give Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to young girls showing nervous symptoms, pains, or heat flashes to speed recovery and avert possible womb trouble. Free information offered by Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
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