Bank of Minnesota Fails Despite Branch Closures
The Bank of Minnesota and its South St Paul branch shuttered doors as State Bank Examiner Kenyon took charge. Depositors faced delays while directors pledged full payment. Officials blamed weak collections and reduced deposits amid hard times, with hopes of a temporary suspension and rapid resumption.
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Sr Atl, Minn
Bank of Minnesota
Anki Hes ‘Re
South St Paul Bank
Minnesota
State Bank
Kenyon
Northwest
St. Paul
Berry, Holland & Dawson
Dawson & Co
Wm. Dawson
United Associated Presses
Chicago
Union’ Stock Yards Bank
South
Wm. Dawson, Jr
Wasite
Bank. of
Waa & Branch
Dispatch Warns U S Over Cuban Policy and European Reaction
A Paris dispatch claims Europe warns the United States against recognizing or aiding Cuban insurgents. Germany may side with Spain if the U S presses, and concerns rise over spreading international action. Academic talks discuss forming a syndicate against socialism amid these foreign office debates. Senator Cameron’s Cuban recognition resolutions are noted as controversial.
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Fesvensions
Camel Day
Paris
United States
Cleveland
Spain
Europe
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
Germany
Cameron
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani Arrives in New Jersey City
Exiled Hawaiian monarch Liliuokalani arrived in Jersey City at 10 25 p m, met by a curious crowd at Pennsylvania Station. She said the visit was friendly with no political aim and discussed potential Boston lodging with relatives of her late husband. She planned four weeks with the Lees before traveling further. The interview touched Hawaii annexation but she avoided responses. After leaving by Maryland ferry, she and her party headed to Boston.
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New York
Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Associated Presses
Washington
Boston
William Lee
Lee & Shepard
Lees
Hawaii
BE. H. Mancolena
Joseph Hulehule
Southern Railroad
Maryland
Spanish Troops Clash with Rebel Parties Near Puerto Principe
An official report from Havana dated December 26 states Spanish forces under Col. Rabanal engaged several rebel groups under Rojag near Cimarrognes in Puerto Principe. A camp was captured and the insurgents dispersed with 36 killed. Spanish losses were one killed and eight wounded.
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Havana
Rabanal
Rojag
Scgne
Cimarrognes
Puerto Principe
Campivas
Robbers Hold Up Missouri Express Train Near Independence
Train No 49 on the St. Louis and Kansas City line was halted near Independence by masked robbers who boarded the engine and forced the engineer and fireman to the baggage area. They uncoupled the express and baggage cars, looted lightly, and fled east in the locomotive with two cars, while a posse pursued toward Glendale. No final tally of loot or car status is yet known.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Kansas: City
Hela
Elhe
Nichola
Meade
Missouri Pacific
Independence
Nichols
Glendale
Missouri Pacific Crossing
Matthews
Rogers
Black Crook” Company
Enormous New York week shows bank failures and trade downturn
The weekly trade review notes the failure of two major banks in Chicago and St Paul, plus several others linked to them. It reports disappointing December earnings across sectors, cautious holiday trade, lower wool and cotton activity, mixed steel and metal outputs, and heavy bank and price pressures. A week of 297 US and 44 Canada failures contrasts with earlier optimism.
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New York
Say
Chicago
St. Paul
Pittsburgh
Bessemer Pig
Gray Forge
Bar
Seaboard
Pacific
United States
Canada
Greater Republic of Central America Recognized by U S
President Cleveland formally recognizes the greater republic of Central America comprising Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras. He receives envoy J D Rodriguez and pledges enduring diplomatic relations while noting no changes to the U S stance. The scene signals steps toward closer union and possible consolidation of Central American states.
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Central America
Cleveland
Washington
Republic of Central America
Salvador
Nicaragua
Honduras
J. D. Rodriguez
United States of America
Greater Republic of Central America
United States
Turkish troops in Yemen seize ship captain over pay dispute
A Turkish regiment en route to Constantinople seized the ship captain at Modanai in the Sea of Marmora area and refused to land until arrears of pay totaling 700,000 piastres and proper clothing were delivered. The vail of Hrousa notified officials who sent 150,000 piastres, later rejected. a further 500,000 piastres was offered from reserve funds with clothing, but tensions persisted.
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Constantinople
Yemen
Turkey
Hodeda
Reil Sea
Modanai
Hrousa
Mondenai
Asi
Witty Retort At New York Chophouse Ends With Hat Return
In a New York chophouse a witty gathering of prominent literary men prompted brilliant repartee. An old southern darky entered, and after a hat pass among the gentlemen, the hat returned to him with a bow. He declared, Gen men, Ize tankful dat ze eben got de hat back. The room enjoyed the moment, and the visitor left richer.
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Anora Darkey
New York
Ana
Darky
N. Y
Farm land offer near Houston seeks buyers nationwide
A Texas land advertisement promotes Chesterville 50 miles west of Houston as the best tract in Texas with high prairie, good drainage, abundant rains, and cheap terms. It invites readers to request a free book Fertile Farm Lands and details on excursions and fares from the Southern Texas Colonization Co. Chicago office.
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Houston
Chesterville
Texas
Southern Texas Colonization Co
Joan Liypennoim
Mgr
Rialto Bldg
Chicago
One Secret of Longevity From Patent Medicine Ads
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement urges longevity through digestion health. It touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to ease indigestion and associated symptoms, claims digestion failure robs vigor, and mentions cures for fever, biliousness, constipation and neuralgia with remedies like St Jacobs Oil.
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Thieavern
Span
Hostetter
A Padfocked Heart Describes Women's Hidden Suffering
An old remedy oriented piece argues women endure distress silently but can be helped at home. It touts Dr. as a cure with private treatment and avoids exams, claiming a single medicine aids female health and relief. The text reflects period views on gender and medicine with strong promotional tone.
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Fevaale Seine Coualey
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Faculcos
Duns: Commercial
J. H. Cartman
Baptist
Jess
Springfield
Iil
Dan
Atlanta Constitution
Dutt
St. Jacobs Oil
Muraphysician
Colton
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