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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1893
Page
1
Rumors claim Columbia National Bank of Chicago officers looted deposits. President Dwiggins allegedly borrowed over $400,000 without adequate security, with outside speculation blamed for losses. Government examiners expect arrests as the collapse prompts probes and potential indictments.
Mee Mail of the Western failures reports mixed views from George G. Williams president of the Clearing House Committee and Chemical Bank. He says little must be blamed on current conditions and that recent bank losses show grounds for confidence. He notes enormous but quickly taken losses and argues the contrast with London shows resilience in U S and U K finance.
May 13 reports the Paris steamer from New York reaching Southampton at 4 15 PM with passengers dispersed to London and awaiting further forwarding. Also noted is the German squadron leaving New York, with the Augusta and See Adler sailing in line while a farewell to Admiral Day occurred before river departure.
Liabilities listed at 304,119 with assets about 175,000 as creditors meet at Metropolitan Hotel Blumenstell and Hirsch on behalf of assignees. No settlement offered but a committee to investigate a fair compromise proposed. Also note grain firm Kendall & Smith fails with mortgages near 200,000 and local banks as major creditors. Receiver sought for Pittsburg and Western Melibasrd and Pittsburgh Paineshire lines over land dispute. New York weekly bank statement shows deposits up 349,000 with excess reserves 17,745,025 under 4 percent rule.
A New York morning paper reports rumors that James Gordon Bennett is no longer sole proprietor of the Herald. It cites absence of his name on the editorial page, claims of a large loan from John W Mackay of California, and a mortgage on the Bennett plant tied to the Mackay Bennett cable and European editions. Bennett traveled to Europe last week, with city editor W A Reich accompanying him.
Congress approved postmaster changes in West Virginia after Amos Bright of Sutton burned a Cleveland effigy following the 1888 election. Pendleton pressed for Bright removal. W.S. P. Carper appointed Sutton postmaster. New postmasters named in several counties, with various replacements and resignations. The President also announced multiple consular appointments abroad and new consul generals and agents in Cairo, Winnipeg, Stuttgart, and other posts.
From Wasumeton on May 13 the Star reports Democratic leaders in Congress and the Administration aim to avoid a party split over money matters. They expect an agreement on the silver question and a repeal of the Sherman law, with plans for bank currency reform and tax changes to unify action in the next Congress.
George Phillips a green goods trader was shot in Brooxbury New York on May 18 by Joseph Hull from Steelton Pa who sought 10000 counterfeit money. The shooting echoes the Davis-Holland banco case with Phillips wounded in the groin and Hull fleeing with the money. The two brothers are jailed while Wagner remains at large.
Chicago reports a brisk opening day with 40 000 to 60 000 visitors amid dull morning weather. Schoolchildren flocked to Jackson Park as attendance at the World’s Columbian Exposition surpasses Philadelphia’s Centennial in early days. National Commissioners held a session on Sunday openings, with Burton seeking committee referral after a report from local directors.
Maj. J. G. Panghore, U S Honorary Commissioner, leaves Baltimore with a vast collection of early railroad artifacts for Chicago. The set includes European and American pieces, such as autographic letters, drawings, and the spade and pick used by Charles Carroll at the Baltimore and Ohio road cornerstone on July 4, 185? marking the continent’s railroad history begin.
Washington May 13 There is base no possibility that the Princess Infanta Eulalia of Spain will not visit the United States for the World's Columbian Exposition. She has started toward Havana and may continue as planned though health concerns loom. Secretary Gresham and Spanish Minister Muruaqa discussed her delicate constitution and the need to avoid undue exertion. The princess recalls Pyrenean baths for health care and fears of severe weather at Chicago.
A revenue officer notes scores of men in Eastern Maine live off smuggling while hundreds of farmers evade customs on produce. Merchants and speculators trade in contraband goods as wagons cross the border nightly via the Great Houston turnpike. Deputy Sprague says border coverage is thin and smugglers operate despite few captures.
German political scene shows the Social Democracy with 142 candidates in the Reichstag race, aiming for about 55 seats, while other parties struggle amid unreliable data. Berlin campaigns reveal Catholic votes wavering and a cautious forecast for October elections as parties test districts and prepare for possible second ballots.
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