Extended bonds a leading topic among business men
New York bankers and government officials debate the failure to extend 4% bonds at 2 percent. President Harrison opposed the 2 percent rate, delaying action until Treasury needs forced a 2 percent offer. Some fear bonds may fall below par after Sept. 1, while others see little danger. Banks, guardians, and trust companies may absorb much of the 4% issue. experts express varied outlooks on solvency and market impact.
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Newport
Hall
Hobart
Herrechoff
Gloriana
Patsy
Block Island
Hampden Park
Hal Pointer
Springfield
Treasury
Foster
Roddy
France
Belgium
Bar Harbor
New York
Sub- Treasury
Windom
Harrison
Treasury Department
John Jay Knox
National Bank of the Republic
West
J. Edward Simmons
Fourth National Bank
United States
Ellis H. Roberts
Bankers
Williams
The
Chemical Ank
Washington
Treasury Funds Show Large Monthly Increase in Circulation
National banks hold $19,000,000 in subsidiary coin and, excluding $100,000,000 gold reserve, the Treasury totals nearly $20,000,000. Over the last month, circulation rose by $5,000,000 since July 1 as banks plan to issue more notes.
Treasury says bonding destitute immigrants not a system
Senator Chandler urged that bonds be allowed to permit landing of destitute immigrants. Acting Secretary Nettleton replied that bonding is not to become a general practice, though Attorney Generals have endorsed bonds in exceptional cases to avoid breaking up families, with only a small number thus far bonded.
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Washington
Chandler
New Hampshire
Immigration Committee of the
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Nettleton
Treasury Department
Garland
Miller
Bids Opened for Naval War College Building on Coaster’s Island
Bids were opened at the Navy Department for a new Naval War College building on Coaster’s Island, Newport Harbor, R I with $100,000 available. Proposals ranged from $82,875 to $111,000 including steam heating. Separate bids for heating up include $2148 to $6000 from several firms.
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Washington
Navy Department
Naval War College
Coaster’s Island
Newport Harbor
R. L
L. D. Wilcutt
Boston
Norcross Bros
Worcester
J. E. & A. L. Pennock
Philadelphia
Michael McCormick
Newport
R. 1
Beattie
Cotton trust plan aims to hold crop for price gain
A new scheme in Comumera proposes forming county cotton trust companies with $20,000 to $30,000 capital each. Members subscribe one third of their crop, which must stay untouchable for a year. Companies would dissolve after custody, returning cotton to owners, to prop up supply and raise price from six to about ten cents per pound.
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Comumera
8. C
E. M. Stober
Alliance
Courtship of Miles Standish staged in Plymouth
Plymouth Aug 21 The town enjoyed Coolidge and Surette's Priscilla or the Pilgrim's Proxy a comic opera depicting Miles Standish courtship with period costumes and scenic detail. Notable cast included Priscilla Mullins Alden descendant of Priscilla Mullins and a six year old girl who wore the title with dignity.
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Plymouth
Miles Standish
Coolidge
Surette
Pilgrime
Riscilla Mullins Alden
Duxbury
Priscilla
Will Gloriana Race Again in 1899 Season
Bristou reports rumors about Gloriana racing again face no foundation says a large bet exists she will not lose a race this season. Morgan reportedly not racing soon due to not feeling well. Beatrix owner Bry ant unlikely to challenge Gloriana, as Beatrix did not perform strongly behind her. Oweene could be nearer Morgan's boat, as no other yacht matched Gloriana's time.
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Bristou
R. 1
Naterreschoff
Gloriana
Mr. Morgan
Dr. Bryant
Beatrix
Oweene
Morgan
Indignant Wreckers Protest El Dorado Salvage Claim
Nassau N P August 17. Residents express indignation that the American steamer El Dorado lies ashore in British waters and that Bahama wrecking vessels intend salvaging her cargo. They accuse the US revenue cutter McLane and a Key West consort of violating British jurisdiction. Colonial authorities dispatch Nassau port officer to protect British interests.
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Nassau
N. P
Bahama
United States Revenue
McLane
Key West
Dane assigns with liabilities of 75000 in New York sale
William Pa Dane popper and card dealer has assigned with liabilities of 75000. Folding beds will be included in the clearance sale next week at Paine's Furniture Co. The sale runs for the first three days of next week in New York.
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New York
William Pb. Dane
Popper
Paine’s Furniture Co
Captive murderer Almy pleads not guilty in Hanover jail
Hanover leads with crowds at the Wheelock as Army Almy waives examination and is committed without bail. Attorney General Barnard and Sheriff Brigham oversee the case while reports of purported confessions circulate. Court considers moving him from the county jail. reward of four thousand dollars looms over the ongoing legal drama.
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Hanover
N. H
Almy
Wheelock
Main
Grafton County
D. L. Bridgman
First Selectman
Samuel W. Cobb
Precinct Hall
Cobb
Barnard
Mitchell
N. A. Frost
Sheriff Foster
Wardens
Henry
Foster
Frank
Keelock House
J. H. Foster
E. Morse
Supreme Court
Brigham
Haverhill
Dover
Rand
Canaan
Morse
New England
Christie
New Hampshire
Postmaster Hart dismisses four Boston area post chiefs
In 1891 Boston Postmaster Thomas N. Hart abruptly dismissed four district superintendents at East Boston Cambridge Somerville and South Boston. The targets John H. Giblin Arthur H. Gormley Benjamin J. Sullivan and William H Flynn were replaced by Republican appointees amid claims the moves were politically driven though Hart cited no specific fault.
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Thomas N. Hart
John H. Giblin
South
Boston
Benjamin J. Sullivan
Arthur H. Gormley
William H., Flynn
Cambridge
Somerville
Mass
Postmaster Hart
Hart
George E. Harrington
East
E. P. Craig
Henry E. Treadwell
James E. Whittaker
Paine's Furniture Clearance Sale Promises Desirable Parlor Suits
Paine's Furniture Company announces a clearance sale with many highly desirable parlor suit patterns to be sold regardless of cost on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Paine
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