Insurance Company Report on 1898 Investments and Losses
The 1898 financial report notes increases in first mortgage loans and bond investments, a rise in cash loans on policies, and a decline in stock investments. Real estate holdings, including the Springfield home office, total $490,577. The reserve stands at $1 9 74 532 with net deferred and uncollected premiums explained. Three directors died in 1898 and were noted with resolutions. John A. Hall signed the report as President on Jan 18, 1899 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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United States
Dinh Nii
Sas Alats
Springfield
Insurance Department
Gideon Wells
Mass
Homer Foot
John P. Townsend
New York
John P. Tewnsend
Insurance Commissioner of
Massachusetts
John A. Hall
Insurance Department Examines Massachusetts Company in 1898
Commonwealth of Massachusetts reports an Insurance Department examination of a Massachusetts company as of December 31 1898. The investigation covers assets liabilities and reserves with notes on mortgage interest stocks and bonds uncollected premiums and policy loan accruals. Real estate holdings were reduced by about 85000 since the last annual statement.
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Department
Insurance Company Assets and Mortgages Report Summary
The company holds $490,577.45 in the smallest possession for years including a central Home Office building valued at $162,336.67. Mortgage loans total $8,248,271.08 with city and farm portions, while collateral notes amount to $245,400 backed by $391,250 in securities. Accrued interest is $118,783.40 with minimal overdue interest, and overall assets show robust market values above book values by $683,500.22.
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Trust and Life Companies
Edward B. Talcott Retires From Wall Street After Million in Stock
Edward B. Talcott, famed young broker aged 41, retires from active Wall Street life in New York after amassing about 1,000,000 since August 1. He began as a clerk in 1874, became a director in Brotherhood Club, and later involved with the New York Baseball Club. Rumors say he backed Roosevelt while handling 500,000 in Tammany money for a van Wyck bet.
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Roosevelt
Overdue fleet arrives as heavy weather abates
Steamers continue to arrive safe after severe gales through Jan 11. Captain Eastaway reports Bristol Channel to Scotland voyage with rail damage but no steerage harm. Scandinavian, Lakota sighted. Sedgemore and Turret Age report light progress and coal-fueled fuel issues. Cacouna arrives with 1216 tons coal from Louisburg, first Dominion Coal liner to run to Mystic wharf.
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London
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New York
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Mystic Wharf
Dominion Coal Company
Louisburg
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Doan's Ointment Cures Eczema and Skin Ailments
Promote relief for children with eczema and other rough skin conditions. Doan's Ointment claimed to soothe sensitive skin and be available at drug stores for 50 cents.
Market Rumors and Copper Prospects Stir Investors
A strong Wednesday market sees rail stocks rise with Boston & Albany to 258 and Rutland common to 14, amid chatter of imminent corporate advances. Victoria and Adventure touted for a boost as Copper listings maintain buoyant tone, with references to Pawnee, Pawnee amygdaloid copper prospects, and talk of debt refunding by Kuhn Loeb & Co. Market closes buoyant. Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Victoria, and Baltic themes dominate notes, while mining and banking moves unfold in Boston and Michigan listings.
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Butte & Boston
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Delaware
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Keweenaw County
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Houghton
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Whicher & Co
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Houghton Village
Marquette Mining Journal
Boston
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James R. Dee
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Matthew van Orden
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Boston Stock Exchange Official Daily Sales Report
January 18 report shows the day’s highest and lowest prices, closing figures, and bid and asked prices. Market activity reflects the day’s price spread and settlement levels at the Boston Exchange.
Lynn's Big Debate Over Bruce Rumpus At Education Meet
Lynn divided into two camps after a Monday Educational Association meeting where Superintendent Bruce faced criticism over Johnny Murphy's recitation. Debate centers on literary value and conduct, with many agreeing the uproar may keep the association lively despite mixed opinions on the performance.
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Ripans Tabules Prove Advertising Power in 1898
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle notes Ripans Tabules success after seven years on the market driven by heavy newspaper advertising. It credits widespread ads and customer testimonials with proving relief from headaches dyspepsia constipation heartburn dizziness and lassitude, praising Ripans at 10 Spruce Street New York as a superior remedy.
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No. 10
Spruce Street
New York
Remains of Johnson to be brought home for burial
Charles H. Johnson, who died by suicide in Savannah while in the army under the name Black, will be brought to Waltham for burial. Miss Seabury of 68 Central Street received a hopeful letter from him before his death and broke off their engagement. Weatherbee, a Waltham chum, also received a similar letter. Neighbors say Johnson had mental strain a year ago and may have suffered a renewed lapse.
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Justin McCarthy Opens O Reilly Reading Circle Lecture
Justin Huntley McCarthy will start the John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle at Boston College Hall at 8 p m Monday with a lecture on The French Revolution. Rev W G Read Mullan, J U, will preside.
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Boston College
Justin Huntley McCarthy
John Boyle O’reilly
Boston College Hall
W. G. Read Mullan
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