21 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1894
Page
1
A Scandinavian speculation notes Bjornstjerne Bjornson as a possible president in a proposed Norwegian republic. King Oscar remains popular and seen as a unifying force. The piece also mentions Elliott's plan for a nationalized coal trust across England Scotland and Wales.
Sir George Elliot of Britain champions a plan to create cooperative coal districts run by local committees elected by shareholders and miners with government price regulation and liberal miner wages. A two thirds majority of coal owners would approve the scheme, needing an estimated capital of 550 million dollars. Elliot, once a pit laddie, is prominent in backing the project.
The Prince de Joinville has completed his memoirs after a 75 year life and worldly career. He promises new stories of his father Louis Philippe’s court, a veteran French navy career, and opinions on America. His exploits include Vera Cruz, Morocco, and service in the Franco-Prussian era.
The Widow of Attio Phil and General Ehurstan’s family reside in a central Washington home. Mrs Sheridan, dark haired and refined, is daughter of Philip H. Sheridan. General Daniel H. Rucker figures in her life. Also featured is Salvador Mendonca, Brazil’s envoy, a key Washington figure amid revolutions, who helped organize a New York naval expedition and once ran Brazil’s first republican newspaper.
Rumors swirl after mismanagement allegations against Cashier May at the Bank of England. Reports say May loaned a large sum to his son and the bank incurred a significant loss, prompting scrutiny and public talk.
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