New Plan Would Add 25 Million Dollars to Circulation
A proposed scheme to issue silver certificates on fractional silver coins and trade dollar bullion would inject about 25 million dollars into the economy. The plan uses excess fractional coin and bullion, converting both to standard silver dollars as minting allows, with losses covered from the silver profit fund. Congress action would be needed, likely under suspension of the rules.
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Washinctron
Spreiar
Windom
Congress
Treasury
The South and the Civil Service Reform Effort
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt met with Southern congressmen to show how the civil service act benefits the region. He cited rising Southern appointments across the Pension Office and Adjutant-General's office, with most appointees being white Democrats. Southern states like Louisiana Alabama Mississippi South Carolina Georgia saw certifications and appointments rise dramatically since his initiative, prompting visiting members to praise fair administration and encourage further applications.
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Civil Service
Roosevelt
Washington
Carolinas
Georgia
Gulf States
Pension
Adjutant-General’s Office
Cleveland
Louisiana
Congressman Boatner
Civil Service Committee
Durgin
South Carolina
General Catchings
Mississippi
Sayers
Texas
Herbert
Alabama
Price
Breckinridge
Arkansas
McRae
The Silver Struggle in Congress Faces Free Coinage Clash
The present Congress session nears a clash between Western free silver advocates and Eastern opponents. Eastern members resist new money schemes, fearing inflation and unfair distribution. Carter of Montana pushes American-sourced purchases with parity, but many oppose the plan as robbing the public. Senate likely to amend to a free coinage bill, renewing last summer’s conference fight.
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Congress
House Committee
Congressman Carter
Montana
House
Carter
Senate
Entry of Foreign Corporations Denied by Treasury Official
Assistant Secretary Spaulding of the Treasury writes that the department cannot rescind its rule prohibiting entries in U S custom houses by a foreign corporation with a branch in the United States. The question was raised by Barclay & Co. but thus far no such entries have been allowed at Boston or New York. The Treasury solicitor in 1886 issued an opinion on the matter.
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Spaulding
Treasury Department
Beard
Department
United States
Custom Houses
Messrs. Barclay & Co
Boston
New York
the Treasury
Suffolk
Holden
Moston
County of
Gustavus Farley
George F. Dunbar
Copartners
Ideal Opera Company
Commonwealth
Boston Post
Johnn F. Brown
Impracticable for Non-Resident Foreign Corp to Enter
The statement notes that it would be impracticable for a non resident foreign corporation to make an entry under Sections 2785 and 2786 of the Revised Statutes.
National Bank Currency Favored in House Banking Talk
The House banking and currency committee discussed the financial situation. Mr. Walker urged new legislation to aid national banks and draft a supporting bill. A resolution was adopted asking the House to set a day to consider Dorsey’s bill reducing the minimum United States bonds on deposit to 1000 dollars and allowing note circulation up to par value of bonds. The plan could add about 18 million dollars to circulation and ease national bank note issuance. Dorsey would seek greenbacks when circulation falls below 185 million. Morrill of Kansas authorization was given to report favorably a bill taxing national bank and Treasury notes by state authorities.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Walker
House
Dorsey
United States
Morrill
Kansas
National Bank
United States Treasury
Straws From State Street on uneven market currents
The market remains irregular with foreign houses alternating between selling and buying. Money is abundant on call but tight on time, and a perceived crisis has eased with cautious optimism for gradual improvement. Rumors of funds in New York and rail traffic deals circulate as traders push for weak spots and leverage.
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New York
Chicago
Civil Service Reform Meet Endorses Lodge Bill and Reports
The Boston Civil Service Reform Association met at Young's Hotel. President Sprague delivered an address praising progress of civil service reform, urging forward moves including extending merit rules, regulating fourth class postmaster appointments, and expanding competitive examinations. Officers were elected for the coming year and a Lodge bill resolution was approved for Congress.
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Boston Civil Service Reform Association
Young’s
Henry H. Sprague
Friends of the Cause
Congress
National Civil Service Commission
Charlestown
Navy
United States
Civil Service Commission
State Commission
Commonwealth
Boston
Democratic Party of
Republican Party
Post Office Department
Navy Yards
Senate
House of Representatives
Blount
Georgia
McKinley
Commission
Civil Service
Reform
New York Court of Appeals
Rogers
City of
Buffalo
Cambridge Association
Civil Service Record
Francis A. Osborne
William R. Richards
John Ritchie
Charles Francis Adams
John F. Andrew
William H. Baldwin
Martin Brimmer
James H. Bugbee
J. Q. A. Brackett
Samuel ©. Cobb
Charles R. Codman
Charles W. Clifford
Uriel H. Crocker
William Endicott, Jr
John M. Forbes
George I. Hoar
Sherman Hoar
H. C. Hartwell
Augustus Hemenway
Henry Lee
John D
Arthur Hobart
Charles J. Sprague
Samuel Wells
W. W. Vaughan
Roger Wolcott
Sherman_ Hoar
Francis A. Osborn
Josiah Quincy
Charles F. Sprague
Richard H. Dana
Association
R. H. Dana
The
D. H
Hobart
H.C. Lodge
Disappearance of West End official William H. Clark
William Henry Clark, 37, superintendent in the West End Street Railway time-table department, has been missing since December 4. Officials exonerate him from any wrongdoing and attribute his absence to mental strain from overwork. They hold him in confidence and fear for his safety. Last seen in a dark gray reefer suit, long brown overcoat, black derby hat. call 81 Milk Street, Boston, for information. Paine's Furniture offers ART in music and parlor cabinets at 48 Canal Street.
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William Henry Clark
West End Street Ralway Company
Clark
Nis
Milk Street
Boston
Marriages in Massachusetts and Dorchester notable
In South Framingham and nearby cities, several marriages are announced. Irving H. Boynton weds Hattie L. Kenoston in South Framingham. Pierpont Morgan Jr. of New York weds Jane Norton Ganminer of Henry Sturgis Grew of Boston. Andrew B. Weir weds Amy M. Breed in Boston Highlands. Harlan W. Whipple of Ware?l and Emma E. Gould of Andover wed in Andover. Gr. B. Zantzingen of Rochester weds Miss Anna Washburn of Dorchester in Boston.
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Andrew B. Weir
Amy M. Breed
Whipple
Gould
Andover
E. Frohock
Harlan
W. Whipple
Waren Lll
Emma E. Gould
Andov Zantzingen -Washburn
Phillips Brooks
D.D
Gr. B. Zantzingen
Rochester
Anna Washburn
Dorchester
New Gift Books Highlight Styles and Illustrations
Margaret Sidney offers No book for the young people equals AN ADIRONDACK CABIN with notable charm and illustration. Quarto priced at $1.75. For adults, OUR EARLY PRESIDENTS THEIR WIVES AND CHILDREN by Harriet Taylor Upton at $4.00 and THE POET'S YEAR by Oscar Fay Adams at $6.00 stand out for matter and beauty of illustration.
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Margaret Sidney
Harriet Taylor Upton
Oscar Fay Adams
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War Exchange
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Summer
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Cowles Art School
Dartmouth St
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J. D. K. Willis
Water St
L. S. Ipsen
Robert Fuller
Arlo Bates
Courier
W. B. Clarke & CO
Washington St
Cornhill
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Henning, Pease
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H. E. Bellew
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Cambridge University
England
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Faust
Browning
Caliban
Sebetos
Shakspeare
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Euripides Vs. Browning
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Walter CC. Wyman
Chickerings
Tremont Street
G. Schirmer, Jr
West Street
Boston Music Hall
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Philharmonic Orchestra
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Bernhard Listemann
Mamelle Monclair
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T. E. Clifford
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Holcroft
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Park 1
J. A. Crabtree
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Lawrence
Barrett
Miss Gale
Hamlet
Rienzi
Clemenceau
Francis Wilson and Company
Hanlon’s Superbatremont
Abbey & Schoeflfel
Josina Voke Felix Morris Tonicht
Stuart Robson
Prof
Cromwell
German Empire
Ommonwealth
Massachusetts
Messenger’s
William H. Jordan
Court Square
John B., Fitzpatrick
Charles D. Jenkins
Bridget Gately
R. M. Saltonstall
Pemberton Square
Jabez A. Sawyer
Richard M. Saltonstall
WV Tiss
Edith L. Chase
Pinckney St
D. G. Hubbard
Newbury Street
Handel & Haydn Society
Music
N. E. Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Mass
J. K. Emmet
Uncle Joe
Fritz
Brestchagin
Tremont ST
Howard Atheneum
Sterling Artists
Hardie and
von Leer
Grand Opera House
J. Florence
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