Shaw Enables Banks To Lift Reserve Against Government Deposits
Secretary Shaw announces banks will not hold reserve against government deposits secured by bonds. The move frees about 30 million dollars today and could boost usable bank credit by roughly 130 million as officials print currency to meet fall demand. Shaw and the controller of the currency back substitution of other securities for consuls and continue deposits under law, with on hand about 25 million in ready currency.
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New York
of the Treasury
Shaw
Treasury
Financial
Whipped by Whitecappers at Sullivan Mine
James Arthur, a night watchman at the Gils mines in Sullivan Indiana, was seized by a group of whitecappers during rounds early yesterday, tied to a tree and whipped with hickory switches. The assailants accuse Arthur of abusing his wife, a claim denied by his friends.
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Sullivan
Ind
James Arthur
Gils Mines
Arthur
Stepfather for Spain's King Reported in Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch reports that the mother of King Alfonso is said to have married her master of the horse. The note suggests a rapid marriage change as Europe watches Spain's royal circles.
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Alfonso
London
Madrid
Marr
Coun
Meura
Austria
Frontier couple’s quarrel ends in shared laughter and renewal
In early days a newlywed couple, after saving for a home, fought over a smashed room but both joined to rebuild their life. Moran notes current Williston efforts resemble that tale urging residents to collaborate, avoid extremes, and help grow the town from the start.
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Uey
Moran
Williston
Zola Found Dead In Paris From Stove Fumes
Paris notices Emile Zola, famed defender of Dreyfus and Jews, found dead in his bed with carbonic gas fumes from a defective stove. Mme Zola unconscious but recovering. servants found the body, and a magistrate investigates possible suicide theory amid a Paris-wide shock. In Ohio, Robert Kelly, eleven, jailed after alleged choking of ten-year-old John Dragon, who lies injured.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Dreyfus
M. Zola
Madame Zola
Mme. Zola
Paria
Medan
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Robert Kelly
John Dragon
Kelly
Young Dragon
Kaiser Opens Path to High Rank for Able Soldiers
Berlin on September 31 reports Emperor William declares new war articles allow advancement in the German army based on ability and knowledge. Historically common soldiers seldom reach high command in Prussia, while educated Jewish recruits face barriers to commissions.
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Berlin
William
President reports progress after uneventful day
President progress reported as satisfactory after a day in a wheelchair. No visitors except Dr. Long. Dr. Shaffer returned to New York. no further visits arranged. Also indicted for manslaughter in the death of banker Nicholas Fish in New York.
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Washington
Dr. Long
White House
Newton M. Shaffer
New York
Bankes
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Eighth Avenue
Thirty Fourth Street
Esmond's Third Elevator Fire Suspected Arson
In Minnewaukan North Dakota on September 31 the Monarch elevator at Esmond burned destroying three town elevators since Wednesday. The three elevators held about 100000 bushels with roughly 20000 bushels lost. Authorities doubtless suspect incendiary action.
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Minnewaukan
N. D
Monarch
Esmond
Convicts Confess Led to Five Arrests in Robbery Case
Post Office Inspector Dice prompted five arrests in St. Louis after two convicts already serving seven years in Jefferson City penitentiary confessed to robbing Oscar Koelling, a mail carrier, of a registered mail parcel valued over $2,000 on the night of October 17, 1991.
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Bt. Joseph
Jefferson City
Dice
Perons
St. Louis
Oscar Koelling
Cholera in Egypt Thinning Death Toll Reported
A Times dispatch from Alexandria cites 6,587 fresh cholera cases and 5,903 deaths in the week ending Sept 24. Since July 15 the epidemic totals 30,921 cases and 25,734 deaths in Egypt.
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London
Egypt
The
Times
Alexandria
Asylum Tragedy in Topeka Beating Leads to Death
An aged patient at a Topeka Kansas asylum was beaten by attendants and died. Early reports indicate authorities received arrests as juries gather details.
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Aattendants
Topeka
Kan
Jaenh Rivnerson
Alleu Lants
Wagon Kills a Boy in West Superior
West Superior reports a boy was run down and killed by a wagon on Lehigh Row as he stood in front of his home. The wagon driver, unaware of the tragedy, learned of the incident only after the collision. Local authorities investigate the accident.
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West Superior
W. Joseph van Helest
Ronn
Lehigh
U.s.d
Mysterious Conference Ties UMW Leaders to Strike
In Philadelphia on September 31 a secret meeting brought United Mine Workers President Mitchell Secretary Wilson and District Presidents Nicholls Duffy and Fahy, with an unnamed participant. Officials from the Philadelphia and Reading Railway deny attendance. A Mitchell aide says only major strike matters compel such talks and negotiations with coal operators will continue before a settlement.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
W. B. Wilson
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahy
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Whole Family Poisoned In Vincennes Arsenic Case
Vincennes Indiana September 31 Hudson Autler his wife Emily and five children lie at the point of death from arsenic poisoning at their home. The case is shrouded in mystery and authorities investigate. Ralph, a younger son, did not eat beans. Beans showed the deadly drug.
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Vincennes
Ind
Hudson Autler
Emily
Autlers
Ralph
Death on Gridiron At Sioux Falls College Exposes Fatal Injury
Harry Jordan, center on the Sioux Falls college football squad, died from injuries suffered last Thursday during a game with the state university. In a scrimmage he was piled upon, breaking three ribs and injuring his spine. He was the son of a prominent local contractor.
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Sioux Falls
Harry Jordan
Sioux Falls College
The
State University
Jordan
Morphine Route Ends White Woman’s Life in Fargo
In Fargo North Dakota on September 31 a white woman named Mrs Fred Bentley killed herself using morphine after repeated previous attempts. She reportedly consumed twenty eight grams at a dose described as cose. Her husband, described as a "colored" person, worked for a local livery stable.
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Shuffies
Fargo
N. D
Fred Bentley
County Superintendent Quits to Join Canadian Company
Dwasgel Minn Sept 31 County Superintendent W S Linell of Meeker county has resigned to accept a position with a Canadian land company Linell was a recreation candidate and his resignation leaves the Republican party without a candidate
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Dwasgel
Minn
W. S. Linell
Meeker County
Linel
Republican Party
Coal Dock Gives Way Dumps 9000 Tons Into Bay
Ashland Wis Sept 31 The Jones and Adams coal dock gave way spilling about 9000 tons of anthracite and bituminous coal into the bay. The deck was damaged and recovery is expected to take time. About 2000 tons may be recovered. The report is unclear on several details.
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Ashland
Wis
Jones and Adams
Senate
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