Delays Seen to Harm Economy Amid War Talk
Bradstreet's reports limited market impact from potential Great Britain war risks with stock, cotton, and wheat prices affected. Surveys of manufacturers and merchants show mixed sentiment, New York, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee divided, others mostly optimistic about President's message. Trade softness persists in wholesale and seasonal activity. iron and steel prices fall while pig iron output remains high. exports in wheat rise, bank clearings up slightly, and business failures increase to 385 nationwide.
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Pacific Coast
Markets dull as President's message shifts tone
Dun and Co Weekly Review notes broad Americanism in the President's message but overall dull business outside stocks and cotton. About 60,000 shares sold abroad, gold exports rising to about 6.58 million, and exchange gains amid expectations of further exports. Prices for leather iron and steel slip, with some signs of demand weakness across manufacturers as output exceeds demand.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
East
Chicago
Bessemer Pig and
Gray Forge
Pittsburg
City Brevities Arrested as a Fugitive
John P. Valentine aged 25 was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspectors Bogan and McCausland as an alleged fugitive from justice. He is wanted in Philadelphia on a charge of embezzlement and will be returned without a requisition.
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John P. Valentine
The War Scare Documents In The Case
The Olney Salisbury correspondence on the Venezuela matter will be published in full tomorrow in the 28 page 8 cent Saturday Post. Unsatisfactory extracts have appeared in Boston papers. The Sunday Post will reprint Cleveland's famous message and provide a map of the disputed territory with sketches and portraits. Order in advance.
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Venezuela
Congressional Record
Satuday
Boston
Sunday Post
Cleveland
Coolidge Will Contest Heard in Middlesex Probate Court
The Coolidge will contest was heard before Judge McIntire in Cambridge yesterday with J P C Marshal ex-Governor Long and others appearing. The will, valued around 300000, left substantial sums to hospitals charities and institutions and to her two brothers. Witnesses testified to the testatrix's questionable mental state and odd behavior prior to her death last September.
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Austin G. Coolidge
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Boston Port and Seaman’s Aid Society
Charitable Association
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John W. S. Marshal
Chauncy Street
Boston
Frederick F. Reed
William Reed
Cambridge Savings Bank
Mary H. Grant
Mrs. Coolidge
Miss Grant
New England Happenings Chelsea Man Visits Granite State
William H Buxton late proprietor Chelsea Case Revere Beach has gone with his father to Nashua New Hampshire. To the Editor of the Post there are eight Ocean Steamship Company vessels ten Merchants and Miners Transportation Company vessels three Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company vessels four Metropolitan Steamship Company vessels Royal Mail Steamship Company four vessels. Additional colliers unattached steam vessels and several ships under foreign flags owned by Americans. EX-PURSER. Boston December 20.
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Royal Mail Steamship Company
New Orleans
Belize
Porto Cortez
Boston
Commanders' Club Meeting and Banquet at Parker's House
An informal Commanders' Club gathering last night at Parker House elected several prominent Bostonians to membership. A banquet was served but the planned annual banquet and peers event was vetoed at the business meeting to be held on the third of January.
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Parker House
Protect Our Credit Message to Congress 1895
President Grover Cleveland warns Congress of financial strain and declining gold reserves. He urges swift action to reform the financial system, defend U S credit, and prevent public sacrifices during a period of fear and uncertain markets. Executive note dated December 20, 1895.
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Congress
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Executive Mansion
Miller Leads in Deadlocked South Boston Council Race
In a crowded push for presidency of the Common Council the contest narrows to Joseph A. Conry of Ward 2 and William J. Miller of Ward 5. A long conference at the Columbia Hotel drew 22 of 24 councilmen from multiple wards, with Miller supporters prevailing through multiple ballots and last ballot showing Miller 18 and four blanks.
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William J. Miller
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James E. Hayes
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Moran
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Riddle
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Bowen
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Balleta
Waugh
President drafts message as Wall Street fears grow
Washington December 20 The President and Cabinet decide to send a Senate message after a long session. Gold withdrawals total 2.4 million reducing the reserve to 59,288,080 with past lows noted. Assistant secretary Pruden heads to Capitol with the message minutes before adjournment.
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Capitol
Times comments on Cleveland message doubting aims
The Times questions President Cleveland's financial message, suggesting uncertainty over whether his policy aims to teach finance or to exploit a foreign crisis. It notes business distrust of the move and fears of reaction to foreign policy. The Chronicle urges Americans to rethink Tuesday's unexpected policy shift and its impact on commerce.
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Watch Pockets New York Pickpocket Gang Haunts Christmas Crowds
A wave of wholesale pickpocketing hits holiday shoppers in Boston with fifteen victims over two days. Police report a professional New York gang behind the thefts operating in Washington Street between Boylston and Milk Streets. Inspectors vow heightened vigilance as authorities note Chief Conlin’s efforts to clear crooks from the city.
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Company B's Lodge Night at Armory Hall
Last evening the First Regiment lodge night took place at Armory Hall Central square Cambridgeport. The Cambridge lodges were represented and crowds helped by removing tables of refreshments. Captain Lombard led the regiment with Myles Jones as chief marshal as the Cambridge Manual Training School Glee Club performed songs.
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Atlantic Base League forms eight city circuit
The Atlantic Association of Baseball Clubs adjourned with eight cities set to host teams Jersey City New ark Paterson Wilmington New Haven and Trenton. Each club will play 126 games over a five month season and a salary cap of 1200 was fixed. Samuel Crane was ratified as president secretary and treasurer and a schedule committee was formed.
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Atlantic Association of Baseball Clubs
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Wilmington
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Trenton
Samuel Crane
Boston Theatre Week Picks Hit Many Venues
A broad slate at Boston houses next week features Clara Morris in repertory at the Tremont and Joseph Murphy with A Contented Woman at the Park. Nat C. Goodwin shines at Hollis Street in Ambition as Too Much Johnson nears its Museum end. Rip Van Winkle and Planquette operetta close Week One at Castle Square, with Cyrene the Spanish dancer and a Howard Atheneum variety bill adding star power and novelty throughout.
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Rip
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Faust
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Rip van Winkle
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