Democratic Sound Money Club Bans Free Silver
In Burlington Iowa on June 11 a group of Democratic leaders including President Baldwin of the St Louis Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad Senator T G Harper and State bank cashier J J Fleming formed the Democratic Sound Money club. They pledge not to vote for any candidate who supports free si16 to 1 silver coinage, warning such a policy would collapse currency to a single silver standard and bring general disaster.
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Burlington
Baldwin
St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern Railroad
T. G. Harper
J. J. Fleming
The
State Bank
Democratic Party
Iowa
Democratic Sounnd Money Club
Congress
Maryland Democrats Rally for Gold Standard at State Convention
The Maryland Democratic state convention opened in Ford's Opera House with temporary chair Arthur P. Gorman urging harmonization and delegation selection to the national convention. The platform backed the gold standard, opposed free silver at 16 to 1, and favored maintaining the intrinsic value of money. The majority resolution endorsed tariff reform and Cleveland, while minority financial views were rejected.
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BaLtTinone
Ford
Opera House
Hattersley W. Talbott
State Central Committee
Arthur P. Gorman
McKinley
Chicago
Cleveland
Drunken stepfather shoots two daughters in Chicago home
William Otter of 419 McLean avenue, in a liquor fueled crime, shot his two stepdaughters when they refused to fetch beer. The elder, 17, was wounded in the breast and the younger, seven, hit in the abdomen. Both were hospitalized with the younger girl in critical condition. Mrs Otter survived uninjured. Otter was arrested.
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Caicaco
William Otter
McLean Avenue
Otter
Awho
Alabama pig iron deal with Genoa firm undercuts English rivals
Brewinenam Alabama June 11 One of the most important pig iron deals occurs as the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co. closes negotiations with an Italian steelmaking concern at Genoa to supply Alabama pig iron annually for years. The Genoa agreement challenges English underbids in the South market.
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Alabama
Brewinenam
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co
South
Genoa
Italy
Appropriations Report Shows Large Increases in 1890s
Washington report on the just ended session cites total appropriations of 15,759,820.49 with 50 million for sinking fund and 30.5 million for interest on debt. Sayers challenges fiscal policy, noting excess expenditures funded by bond sales and warnings of prior administrations’ deficits.
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Congress
Treasury
Harrison
Sayers
Washington
Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Appropriations
House
White House
Dem
Tex
SKELETONS EIGHT FEET HIGH NEAR SPRING VALLEY
In Springfield Ohio on June 12 boys found human bones unearthed by a wind storm at Barrett's Mound in Spring Valley. Four tombs were revealed with heads east showing sun reverence. one remains reclining. A shell and eight foot tall skeletons suggest a prehistoric warrior race. Crowd viewed the site as excavations continue.
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Springfield
Spring Valley
Here
Drainage Canal Tour Highlights Waterway Projects
At Cuiiaco on June 12 the International Conference of State and Provincial Boards of Health toured the drainage canal. A special train stopped at key sites while Chief Engineer Randolph explained engineering feats. President Eckhardt spoke at Willow Springs on drainage and commercial waterway plans with current costs of 21,250,000 and estimated total expenditure of 28,000,000.
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Tunset
International Conference of State and Provincial Boards of Health
Cuiiaco
International Conference of State and
Provincial Boards of Health
Great Channel
Randolph
Willow Springs
Eckhardt
Lively Debate Over Social Features At Freight Agents Meet
In Chicago on June 1, delegates at the National Local Freight Agents convention debated Kansas City association proposals to remove social features from future gatherings. Pittsburgh Cincinnati Buffalo Louisville and New York factions opposed the move, arguing it deprives members of a key annual outing, and the record later omits the subject. Afternoon and evening events featured delegates and their ladies sightseeing.
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Curcago
Kansas City Association
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Louisville
New York
Gradual Rise in Failures Yet Unchanged Outlook
Dun's Commercial Review notes 246 US failures this year vs 241 prior, 28 in Canada up from 24. Speculative reaction faded, government crop reports discounted, and price manipulation did not improve demand. Rail earnings up 4.1 percent. labor unrest unlikely to worsen. Boots and shoes show slight improvement, while textiles stagnate and cotton goods accumulate. Wool sales down sharply. no near-term rebound expected.
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New York
R. G Dun ‘& Co
United States
Canada
Not Guilty Gen Baratieri Acquitted of Court Martial
Gen Baratieri commander of Italian forces in Abyssinian campaign was found not guilty by a court martial. He faced charges under military penal code alleging unjust motives in the March defeat and of abandoning command from March 1 to March 4 after a crushing Abyssinian victory.
A Mother Arrested in Columbus Murder Case
In Columbus Ohio Hannah Powell aged 50 was arrested on June 13 charged with murdering her daughter Anna Powell 33. Anna was found in the kitchen with a bullet in her brain a revolver nearby one chamber empty and a wound in the left arm suggesting she raised her arm to shield herself. Police suspect a quarrel escalated to murder not suicide.
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Columbus
Hannah Powell
Anna Powell
Buffalo Cyclists Lower Record for Mile Run
A six-man bicycle team from Burrato New York lowered their best time by ten seconds on a straightaway boulevard north of the city. Manned by Van Herrick Kenyon Miller Ulbricht Fitzgerald and Weight they covered the mile in 1 36 4 5. Fred Loughren followed in a single with a time of 4 27.
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Burrato
N. Y
van Herrick
Kenyon
Miller
Ulbricht
Fitzgerald
Weight
Fred ‘Loughren
National Association of Manufacturers Exec Committee Meet
The executive committee met at the Auditorium annex with Theo C. Search presiding. Members from major cities discussed broadening membership, dismissing political misuse, and focusing on business motives. Reports covered publicity bureau, consular reforms, and plans for a federal department of commerce.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Auditorium Annex
Theo C. Search
Philadelphia
E. P. Wilson
Cincinnati
Warner Miller
New York
C. C. Mitchell
Chattanooga
John B. Howarth
Detroit
Charles E. Lock
Edward H. Sanborn
Franklin Fish
South Bend
Thomas P. Egan
John B. Kirk
Chicago
Robert Laidlow
Search
Bureau of Publicity
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Federal Department of Commerce
Mexico
Robert P. Porter
Japan
Denmark
Department of ‘Trade
South America
CAPITAL COMMENT On Gen Lee's Visit to American Prisoners in Cuba
The Washington Herald reports state department officials doubt Capt Gen Weyler will block Consul General Lee from visiting American prisoners in Cuba. It notes the right of US representatives to access detained citizens is unchallenged and would prompt protest if infringed. Consul Lee would visit prisoners in Morro Castle or other Spanish posts if needed.
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Lee
Cuba
New York
Herald
Washington
State Department
Weyler
Morro Castle
Spain
Plausible scheme for American exhibitions in Venezuela
Washington reports consul Plumacher states Venezuela has contracted with William Hayrper of Philadelphia museums and American Manufacturing Association to establish a permanent American goods exhibition in Caracas with a building and other displays in Valencia Caidad Bolivar and Maracaibo. The aim is to let Venezuelans inspect American goods and compare with Europe while reducing reliance on agents.
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Washington
E. H. Plumacher
United States
Maracaibo
State Department
Venezuela
Wm. Hayrper
Philadelphia Museums and American Manufacturing Association
Caracas
Valencia
Caidad
Bolivar
Plumacher
Germany
England
France
South America
Plusmacher
Wealth and fame worthier to earn than inheritances
Rev. Frank Fauna of the Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh argues that pursuing wealth and honor for one’s children robs them of life’s true joy. He contrasts the elation of earning a fortune with simply inheriting it, urging self-made success over material ease.
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Frank Fauna
Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
Missionary Work Urges Compassion for the Destitute
Rev E. E. Chivers of New York City argues that every Christian must engage in missionary work to aid the destitute, stressing a clear vision of human need to foster deeper compassion and devotion to God.
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E. E. Chivers
Baptist
New York City
Politic Power Behind Armenian Persecutions
A historian quote states that persecutions claim religious motive while actual driver is political ambition and machinations. Rabbi Ilirsch in Hebrew Chicago argues Armenia atrocities reflect political manipulation, not faith conflict.
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Armenia
Rabbi Ilirsch
Chicago
Patriotism Call by Rev Henry Anstice in Rochester
Anstice argues patriotism is needed in America to counter selfishness and instill greater citizen responsibility. He, an Episcopalian minister from Rochester New York, proposes moral uplift through patriotic devotion.
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America
Henry Anstice
Episcopalian
Rochester
N. Y
Three charming posters offered for one dollar
Three poster prints by W. W. Dens on Ethel Reed and Ray Brown will be mailed free of postage to any address upon receipt of one dollar. Limited supply, as posters are scarce and in demand. Address Gro. H. Hrar FonD, G P A, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway, Old Colony Building, Chicago IL.
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W. W. Denson
Ethel Reed
Ray Brown
Gro. H. Hrar- Fond
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Brown vows to challenge man who ran off with wife
Brown says he will confront the man who ran away with his wife six months ago. Jones recalls the incident and notes the man has now sent her back. This terse exchange appears in the New York World.
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Brown
Jones
Important Difference Promotes Fig Syrup for Care
A quotation extols Syrup of Figs as a simple cure to convince many that their ailments arise from a system needing cleansing. It notes California Fig Syrup Company's manufacture and druggist availability. It adds a vague remark about Tuene as a silent party to bargains and praises honest service underpinning contract fulfillment.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Tuene
Emerson
Great Nerve Resover and assorted ads slip
Cure claims and testimonials from various products appear in an old newspaper fragment. Advertisements tout Dr SXline’s Great Nerve Resover with a free trial and address in Philo Pa. Also bundled are cosmetic soaps, dyes, and miscellaneous quotes from poets and thinkers, including Goethe and Coleridge, plus a New York collecting agency note and a happiness maxim.
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Sxline
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Gen. Baratieri
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Hill
Goethe
Prso
S. F. Hanpy
Hopkins Place
Baltimore
Vever UN
Texas Siftings
Adam Clark
Hood
Vlart de la Mode
Dreas
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