Denver Banks Reopen and Commerce Rebounds After Turmoil
Denver and Colorado Springs report rapid financial recovery as banks resume operations with deposits and assets recovering. Several firms reopen after temporary closures, including Halleck-Sayre-Newton Lumber and Flanders Dry Goods. Public appeals support silver free coinage and congressional aid. Other cities like Cheyenne and Missouri towns also note bank failures and resumed payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Congress
Colorado
D. H. Moffatt
First National Bank
New York
Lmne
Eckel
Adams
Halleck-Sayre-Newton Lumber Company
Flanders Dry Goods Company
Governors and Senators Split on Repeal of Sherman Act
Southern and Western governors and United States senators surveyed in New York favor reform rather than unconditional repeal. Most support conditional repeal or free silver, with tariffs debated for a later session. Senator Coke of Texas advocates addressing both Sherman act repeal and tariff at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Senator Power
Montana
Congress
Coke
Texas
Banks Fail As Cities Report Financial Turmoil
Milwaukee reports the Commercial Bank failed with cashier bond of 1 650 000 and deposits including Milwaukee county 310 624 and Milwaukee Electric Railway 200 000. Colorado failures follow with Grand Junction first National Bank Liabilities 50 000 and 108 000 assets, promised no losses and reopening. Canon City First National Bank also suspended today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Col
J. B. Wheeler & Co
Colorado City
Manitou
Aspen
Manitou Bank
National Bank
Firm Fail
Cheyenne, Wy
T. A. Kent
Kent
First National
Missouri
Harrisonville
First National Bank of
Warrensburg
Johnson County Savings Bank
Plattsburg
N. Y
Chateaugay Ore & Iron Company
Lyon Mountain
Crown Point Iron Company
Crown Point
Dulness
Ansonita
Conn
Wallace & Sons
Milwaukee
A. B. Geilfuss
Corringan, Ives & Co
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Electric Railway Cmpany
Colorado
Grand Junction
First National Bank
Canon Ciy
Moonlit Sails and Beachmont Socials Draw City Crowd
The Winthrop line steamers Winthrop and Shaw carried a large mixed party from Beachmont on a moonlight harbor excursion with music by Mr Richardson. A second moonlight trip is planned for the 26th. The Unity Players will repeat their Dickens performance next Wednesday. Lawn party plans and notable residents fill Beachmont notes as quiet patrols and a Chelsea court case are reported. The Point of Pines promises a busy week with Germania Band and Dyffryn vocal pieces, and Winthrop eyes a grand coaching parade on Aug. 19. The midsummer ball at Parker Hall drew about 150 locals and visitors, with dancing lasting past 2 AM and a special Boston-bound car for the effervescent crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop and
Shaw
New Winthrop Line
Cout
Beachmont
Richardson
Unity Players
Winthrop
Dickens
the Baptist
Blaisdell’s Lot
Winthrop Centre
Jennie Yeamans
the Golden Wedding
George K. Fortescue
Evangeline Cottage
Underhill Street
Williamson Byden
Boston
Crest Avenue
Quincy Kilby
Boston Theatre
Willard Cottage
Edward J. Jenkins
Mr. Casey
School Street
Jenkins
Revere
Centennial Grove
Children’s Aid Society
Malden
Chelsea
William H. Clark
William Drake
Alfred Howard
Clark
Drake
Connolly
Burrill
Boston Police
Point of Pines
Germania
Eos Dyffryn
Naval Brigade
Crescent Beach
Lafricaine
Fr. W. Tucker
A. H. Miller
A. W. Belcher
O. J. Lewis
T. J. Winsor
J. S. Cushing
George E. Leighton
George E. Leighton, 8. H. Skilton, G. L. Wadsworth, G. A. Foxcroft
F. S. Peaslee
Parker Hall
George Cox
Joseph Garbutt
B. Sherman Waite
Alphonse Garbutt
Andrew Garbutt
G. Cox
H. Walton
H. Beecer
Mclean
Walton
Eaton
L. Tice
Perth Amboy
N. J
Bessie Gilman
Gilman
Dr. Andrews
Willard
Daisy Knapp
Jennie Kennison
Sadie
Lottie Clark
Clarke
Record
Sarah Mullikin
Martha’s Vineyard
A. W. Mitchell
W. Powers
S. Hill
Latin Union Crisis Foreshadows Withdrawal Threat
Rome reports Italy proposes ending 212 franc pieces as international coins with Belgium and Greece approving. France and Switzerland may resist, prompting Italy to leave the Latin Union. In Calcutta, Indian banks refuse to buy silver tendered after mint closures, seeking government to keep option open. Gladstone comments on gold demand linked to Indian monetary policy. The Pioneer criticizes advisers’ silver policy amid ongoing financial debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Central News
Italy
Belgium
Greece
France
Switzerland
House of Commons
Gladstone
Robert Everett
Everett
India
Calcutta
Imla
Campaign Opens as Plymouth County Republicans Convene
Plymouth county Republican campaign committee met at Belmont to launch the race. Prominent members attended including Colonel B S Atwood of Whitman and Representatives Garfield Brockton Richmond Abington Atwood Plymouth ex-Representative George L Soule of Middleboro on the state committee. Officers elected were President F P Arnold Pembroke Vice President W Ki Burgess Kingston Secretary H O Thomas Brockton Treasurer Ellis Brett Brockton and an executive and finance cadre named to steer campaigning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Plymouth County
Republican Campaign Committee
Belmont
B.S. Atwood
Whitman
Garfield
Richmond
Abington
Atwood
Plymouth
George L. Soule
Middleboro
William H. Burgess
Kingston
J. B. Hollis, Jr
Duxbury
B. B. Gibbs
Luther Hatch
Edward Coogan
Joseph O. Burdetty
Siam replies to French ultimatum awaited this weekend
Paris reports Siam's answer to France's ultimatum not expected before Saturday night or Sunday. If unfavorable, Rear Admiral Humann may delay action until special commissioner M. DeVilliers arrives. London notes Develle's belief Siam will grant satisfaction and Grey's summary of the ultimatum terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Siam
France
Humann
M. DeVilliers
London
The
Standard
M. Develle
Senate
France and Britain clash over Siam conflict ultimatum
The correspondent reports on diplomatic exchanges as France asserts rights on the left bank of the Mekong and Siam withdraw from fortified points. Britain seeks extension of the ultimatum period and a safe settlement, with indemnity figures debated and potential measures to avert a blockade of the Menam River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
France
Siam
Bangkok
Great Britain
Anam
Camerbodia
Mekong River
Menan River
Mekong
Cambodia
House of Commons
Lord Dufferin
Paris
Menam River
Sir Edward
Ellis Ashmead Bartlett
Sir Ellis
Million-dollar blaze wipes out Long Island City blocks
A fiery overnight disaster in Long Island City destroys two blocks including the new St Marys Church. Gray's refrigerator factory burns, spreading through timber and igniting multiple stores and tenements. Governor Flower's row of tenements also burns. Over 100 families left homeless. total loss about 800000 dollars. Fire departments from nearby areas assist but blocks are consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island City
N. Y
St. Mary’s
Vernon Avenue
W. A. Mahken
M. C. Rudolph
J. O’connor
Jackson Avenue
Jacob Creter
Owen Clark
Weindorf
Scarborough
Fourth Street
Gray's Factory
Governor Flower
Fourth
Fifth Streets
First Ward
Not the Man Worcester July 21 Special to the Post
A man was mistaken for John Oldenburg in Worcester after a chase tied to a Baxter shooting in Holden. Neighbor Harry A Matthews says Oldenburg threatened Baxter, who, with H W Knox, pursued two mill workers, White and Oldenburg, who were captured but later released by Constable Sullivan. Oldenburg vanished next day. the arrest led to confusion over the suspect’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
John Oldenburg
Oldenburg
Baxter
Holden
Harry A. Matthews
Matthews
Baxter Place
H. W. Knox
Knox
White
Dawson’s
Sullivan
Kite
Rev Dr Starr Denies In Death Case In Dedham
Rev Dr Starr of St Pauls Episcopal Church returns from New York and disputes George R Bailey's open letter defending Jennie Bailey, who died by her own hand last April. He states he had no opinion on the girl’s condition, denies circulating reports, and explains a brief burial service used at the house before burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Starr
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
New York
Post
George R. Bailey
Jennie Bailey
Boston
Bailey
Boston Wood Carvers Union elects delegates for Chicago convention
The Boston Wood Carvers Union met at Dexter Hall yesterday evening and elected I. Kramer, E. J. Drummond, and C. J. Wood as delegates to the national convention in Chicago in September. The union reports rapid growth with eight new members initiated last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Wood Carvers’ Union
Dexter Hall
I. Kramer
E. J. Drummond
C. J. Wood
Chicago
Machinists Council Eyes Conference Over Sturtevant Strife
Nine lodges attended the Wells Memorial meeting of the Machinists Trade Council where speakers debated continuing the fight at Sturtevant Blower Works. Delegates planned a conference with unions to decide on another strike and noted Webb & Watson in East Boston had agreed to a one hour work day, aligning the district under union scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturtevant Blower Works
Machinists’ Trade Council
Wells Memorial Building
Webb & Watson
East Boston
Local unions plan Labor Day events and new members
In Forester Hall care makers held a meeting and initiated two new members after discussing the Sturtevant strike. The Harmony Hall machinists voted to hold a Lake Walden picnic on August 19 and to parade on Labor Day. Eight new members were initiated. The Boston Horse Shoers Union met at 16 Howard Street and arranged Labor Day activities. eight new members were added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forester Hall
Care Makers
Sturtevant
Lodge of Machinists
Harmony Hall
Lake Walden
Boston Horse Shoers’ Union
Howard Street
Unidentified man found unconscious near Fleet Street
An unknown man about 36 years old, 5 feet 9 inches, 160 pounds with a light complexion, was found near Fleet Street yesterday unconscious and taken to City Hospital. Investigators report a fractured skull from a fall while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet Street
City Hospital
Cambridge Hearing Debates 5 Cent Fare Petition
Citizens packed the railroad commissioners hearing as Cambridge seeks a uniform five cent fare via transfer checks across the West End lines. City officials argued for residents while the railroad opposed broad transfers citing large financial stakes, with the hearing paused to September 11 due to absent witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Railroad Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Charles J. McIintire
Ward 4
Board of Aldermen of
West End Street Railway Company
Brookline
Pearl, River
Prospect Streets
Estern Avenue
Mr. Hyde
Railroad
West End
Harvard Bridge
M. E. Rideout
W. L. Lockhart
Troubadour
Boston
Bar Harbor
J. B. Greenough
Christ Church
J. I. T. Coolidge
Cambridge Cemetery
Somerville Inn season to feature notable musical artists
A party of well known musical artists will entertain guests at the Mahonskey Inn on Martha's Vineyard this season led by Mrs. Helen Friend-Robinson, a Dartmouth Street soprano and instructor. The club includes Frank Kennedy, Maudie Scott, Harriet Collyer, Dasa Harmon, with Mrs. Robinson adding banjo guitar or mandolin. Audiences have enjoyed these performers in past winters. Patrolmen Gammon and Budge have taken vacations. A doctor faced three assailants on Mystic Street, losing a gold watch and 52 dollars after a stout resistance. his dog aided briefly before being disabled. The doctor was helped home by an officer. investigators anticipate arrests soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mahonskey Inn
Martha’s Vineyard
Helen Friend-Robinson
Dartmouth Street
Frank Kennedy
Little Maudie Scott
Harriet Collyer
Dasa Harmon
Robinson
Eugene H. Gammon
George H. Budge
Ull
Mystic Street
East Boston Court Delays Case as Man Suppressed Fit
Hennesy who caused a court sensation Thursday by an alleged fit was brought back for further hearing but remained quiet this time, and the case is continued until July 25. Bicycle races at Holy Redeemer parish picnic on July 25 draw top cyclists to the island. The Outing Base Ball Club plays Newton Upper Falls Saturday with Pettee Machine Company nine. Imperial Associates to install officers at Odd Fellows Hall Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennesy
Pettee Machine Company
Imperial Associates
Odd Fellows’ Hall
South Boston News Briefs Highlight Burials Fire and Club Elections
Frederick G Parsons burial held at his 25 Ward Street residence with services at Broadway Universalist Church. Delegation from Twenty Massachusetts Regiment Association attended. Summer Outing Club elected John Buckley president and officers. A Morse Lumber Yard fire at 184 First Street caused $10 damage, extinguished by Chemical 8. Thomas J Buckley, famed 100 yard runner of Sandwich, visiting region. South Boston Terra Novian Association met at Type Hall, with P J McCormick and William Whittle speaking. committees formed for the Aug 16 twenty third annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Parsons
Ward Street
Broadway Universalist
Massachusetts Regiment Associaion
John Buckley
Joseph Kenney
Benjamin Farwell
Harry Sullivan
Morse Lumber
First Street
Chemical
Thomas J. Buckley
Sandwich
South Boston
Chelsea Burial for Arthur Ridgeway at Garden Cemetery
The funeral for Arthur Ridgeway was held yesterday from his home at 80 Poplar Street. Rev. Mr. Dow of Charlestown led the service, with interment at Garden Cemetery. Also noted, Councilman Webber of Ward 4 is vacationing in London New Hampshire with his family. Two additional fire boxes have been installed, numbers 27 at Buck's storehouse and 28 at Third and Cypress streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ridgeway
Poplar Street
Dow
Charlestown
Garden Cemetery
Webber
London
N. H
Buck's Store House
Third
Cypress Streets
Charlestown liquor officer and city duties noted
Patrolman John Green begins duties as liquor officer and clerk at Station 15. State Prison Officers Doug las and Benjamin on vacation at the sea shore. Warden Bridges visited General Peach at South Framingham camp yesterday. Deputy Huckins led at the bastile in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Douglas and
Benjamin
Sea Shore
Bridges
Peach
Second Brigade
South Framingham
Huckins
Bastile
Herbert Arrives in Boston for Naval Visit
Secretary of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert arrives at the navy yard at 9 30 this morning after leaving Newport on the Dolphin. A seventeen gun salute greets him, with yard officers and two marine companies on hand. He stays aboard the Dolphin for quarters and attends a private dinner hosted by Mayor Matthews before proceeding to Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy Yard
Naval Station
Newport
Boston
Dolphin
Matthews
Algonquin
Russell
O'Neil
Quincy
Herbert
Portsmouth
Music at Dorchester by Baldwin's Cadet Band
The programme at the Dorchester Ashmont junction starts at 7 30 pm featuring Baldwin's Cadet Band with March Beau Ideal Sousa Concert waltz Gungl Overture Les Diamants de la Couronne Auber Potpourri Robin Hood De Koven Cornet solo Roses and Lilies Reminiscences of the Opera Gems from Simon Boccanegra Godfrey Finale Oh When Will It Be conducted by Wiegand and led by soloist Steinhagen and Rollinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Avenue
Ashmont Street
Baldwin
Cadet
Beau Ideal
Sousa
Merchants’ Club
Vos Aa
Gungl Overture
Les Diamants de la Courone
Auber Potpourri
Robin Hood
de Koven Cornet
Rollinson
Atone Melange
Ower
Bett
DS Otios
Simon
Boccanegra
Godfrey
Steinhagen
Turned Out Brighton Tenants Evicted Over Health Notice
In North Brighton between Market Street and Western Avenue, sixteen houses are ordered vacated within six days by the Board of Health for defective drainage and offensive vaults. Tenants protest as notices dated 1883 and 1893 spark confusion while officials cite sewer pollution and sanitary risk near the Charles River. Residents claim landlord issues and question eviction fairness amid crowded, row-house living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
North Brighton
Market Street
Western Avenue
Waverley Street
Boston
Co. E. Davis, Jr
George C. Dyer
James A. Hathaway
J. W. Hollis
Charles River
Metropolitan Sewer
Charles
Edward R. Dillingham
Fisher J. Carpenter
Charles H. Wellington
L. E. Guyette
BE. J. Jones
Mary Cunningham
John Conlon
Orrin Merriefield
Amos Sargent
Joseph Carmo
Hathaway
Mr. Hathaway
Chicago
DROWNINGS OF A DAY AT REVERe BEACH AND RIVERSIDE
A man presumed to be Leander Dickey of Maplewood drowned near Narrow Gauge Hotel at Revere Beach after his sail boat capsized in a gust. Police retrieved the body by 10 pm. identity not confirmed. Also reports a Newport recruit Joseph Shaw drowned at Fort Adams basin after bathing, and Worcester boy Walter Claflin drowned in Lake Quinsigamond in a rowboat incident. Willie Connors aged 13 drowned while swimming at Stafford Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Dickey
Maplewood
Revere Beach
Fred Locke
Locke
Dickey
Malden
Newport
Fort Adams
Providence
Joseph Shaw
Worcester
Walter Claflin
C. R. B. Glaflin, Jr
Quinsigamond
Stafford Springs
Conn
Willie Connors
Pha
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