Avery Makes Assignment in New York Firm
John Avery, investment broker at 115 Broadway, assigned his interests to Louis Claude Whiton. Avery had opened a New York office in June 1889, claimed a $200,000 worth, and previously spent 15 years in money lending in Denver and Kansas City. He organized the Denver Land & Security Company which became Continental Land & Security Company on March 19, 1890 with a $1,000,000 capital. management centered on Avery. A year ago the company claimed assets of $1,776,936 against liabilities of Shee EDO, including $1,000,000 capital stock.
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New York
John ©. Avery
Broadway
Louis Claude Whiton
Avery
West
Denver
Col
Kansas City
Denver Land & Security Company
Continental Land & Security Company
Clever forgeries in Berlin shock bank
A Berlin bank scandal emerges as a clerk forged bills drawn on Deutsche Bank and bought with Russian roubles via a broker under the bank’s name. Auditors missed the frauds due to clever tampering with the books. a warrant was issued for the forger who remains at large.
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Berlin
Brerum
Deutsche Bank
Ted
Bargains In Boys Department At Macallar Parker Co
A large number of broken lots in Spring and Summer long and short suits cape overcoats and reefers are laid out and marked down about one third from original prices. Goods were made in own workshops under clean conditions and present a rare chance for buyers.
Investment sale ends August first at three sixty per share
Saturday August 1 is the last day to secure GA ALA INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CO stock at 3.60 per share. Price then advances to 4.00 and may be withdrawn until after the October dividend of 20 cents per share. All stock purchased now participates. For details contact James W. Hyatt Treasurer Globe Building Boston Mass.
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Ala
Ex-Speaker Atkinson Plans Return to His Seat
The morning bulletin notes Mr Atkinson recently expelled from the British House of Commons intends to reappear in his seat and defy the Speaker. Other items mention Indian flood deaths, O'Brien and Dillon’s release, and various city political notes.
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Atkinson
House of Commons
India
Paris
O’brien
Dillon
Bishop McCormick
Dublin
Chile
President to Attend Monument Unveiling at Bennington
Secretary Proctor and the President plan a multi city journey starting August 17 from Cape May to Bennington for the monument unveiling on August 19. The trip includes Mt. McGregor for the president's 57th birthday, Saratoga, and return visits to Bennington before back to Washington as mansion repairs finish.
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Capt May
N. J
Froctor
Washington
Bennington
Cape May
Mt. McGregor
W. J. Arkell
Saratoga
Proctor
Executive
Steamer Arrivals Report From Atlantic Routes
Steamers arrive in major ports with multiple vessels listed. British Empire reaches Boston from London while Borderer sails London to Boston, Michigan departs Baltimore, Norwegian out of Montreal to Glasgow, Obdam from New York to Amsterdam, Annandale from Archangel to Boston, Augusta Victoria from New York to Hamburg, Britannic from Liverpool to New York, and Exeter City from Bristol to New York with July 27 to July 30 sailing dates.
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Boston
British Empire
London
Borderer
Michigan
Baltimore
Glasgow
Montreal
Boulogne
Obdam
New York
Amsterdam
Sydney
Annandale
Archangel
Southampton
Augusta Victoria
Hamburg
Liverpool
Exeter City
Bristol
Rochester chosen as site for New York Republican Convention
Platts committee selects Rochester to host the New York Republican State Convention on Sept 9 after debate among Albany Syracuse and Rochester delegates. Warner Miller predicts resignations. Erhardt’s exit seen as honest. Flower nomination for Democrat likely. Knapp ill health cited. Fossett to replace him.
Life Insurance Agent Pledges Service and Patronage
A brief notice from NA I L life insurance and J K Phelps, State Agent, 159 Dev Boston, appeals to readers to maintain continued patronage by proving “great service to others” as they transition from from what has been to what may be.
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Na'i
Life Ins
J. K, Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Boston
Campaign stump speech by Roswell Harr in Rochester gathering
In Michigan delegate Roswell Harr spoke as a stump speaker while Committeeman Derrick addressed the colored people. The committee adjourned to meet again in Rochester before the convention. They avoided comment on Senator Quay’s resignation as RNC chairman, asserting Clarkson would be a capable successor.
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Roswell Harr
Michigan
Derrick
Rochester
Senator Quay
Republican National Committee
Clarkson
Quay
White Squadron Lands For Fisher's Island Exercise
New London July 30 The White Squadron conducted a staged landing drill against Fisher's Island. Two hundred marines and artillery defended as 450 seamen infantry attacked with naval reserves, commanded by Captain Casey and Lieutenants Miller and Rodgers. Thousands watched in West Harbor as Admiral Walker greeted the Governor on the Stonington then saluted on departure. The drill ends naval militia exercises with a brigade parade planned tomorrow. EX-Secretary Chandler comments on Whitney and Roach in a signed Evening Monitor piece.
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New London
Conn
Fisher’s Island
G. C. Reid
Naval Reserve
Manny
Swinburne
Rodgers
Mason
Miller
Casey
Newark
West Harbor
Connecticut
Stonington
Walker
Chicago
Chandler
The
Evening Monitor
New York Sun
North River
Admiral Walker
William C. Whitney
Boston
Atlanta
John Roach
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
Monument for General Nathaniel Greene by Rhode Island Sons of the Revolution
Rhode Island's Sons of the Revolution plan to erect a monument to a Revolutionary figure chosen by a committee chaired by President Andrews of Brown University Rev Frederick Dennison Stephen Brownell RK H S Goddard John Nichols Brown W Maxwell Green and W E Foster. A memorial to General Nathaniel Greene has long been contemplated as the state has no such statue. only depictions exist in Savannah Georgia where he died and in the National Statuary Hall. It is likely the committee will select Greene as the subject for a statue.
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New York
Maryland
Rhode Island
Society of the Sons of Revolution
Nathaniel Greene
Foster
United States
Been
Noble
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Conference of
Christian Workers
Northfield
Chicago & Grand
Runk
Grand Trunk Railroad of
Canada
Chicago & Alton Road
Suffolk Venutaétatine Company
Boston
Simmonds
Warner Miller
Rochester
Cabie
Rock Island Road
Jay Gould
Postoffice Department
Ellen
Sance
John C. Avery
Bennington
State Farm
Bridgewater
Concord
N. L
Chicago
Cleveland
A. A
Washington
New London
Chandler
Williamsport
Penn
Oregon
St. Louis
Army
Keystone Bank
New York Stock Exchange
Providence
R. L
Spxran
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Andrews
Brown University
Frederick Dennison
Stephen Brownell
RK. H. S. Goddard
John Nichols Brown
W. Maxwell Green
W. E. Foster
Savannah
Statuary Hall
National Capital
General Greene
Wood alcohol poisoning at State Farm factory
Mippiezoro July 30 A fatal poisoning occurred this week at the State Farm near Bridgewater. Wood alcohol used in the paint shop of the chair department led several workers to drink secretly. One man died in agony Tuesday another Wednesday and a third lies critically ill in hospital.
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Mippiezoro
State Farm
Bridgewater
We May Yet Become a Country Exhibition Sparks Promise
London reports that the Columbian Exhibition could transform America’s status, with Chicago under New York’s critical gaze urged to succeed. Gladstone’s letter highlights freeing America from industrial fetters, predicting imminent change and positioning the nation among leading countries as the fair showcases energy and youthful seriousness. The piece argues the fair will attract global attention and elevate America’s standing.
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London
The
Daily News
Chicago
New York
Gladstone
America
Europe
Creditors Fail to Find Norwalk Supplier Stemmel
Anton Stemmel a Water Street dealer in builders supplies was served with a writ of attachment by the Central National Bank and his Water Street business closed creditors numbering in the thousands protests on many notes. An attachment for James Hommedsen of East Norwalk for 2000 and another for 1500 on real estate followed. slow collections and a long debt list mark his troubles.
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Norway
Conn
Anton Stemmel
Water Street
Central National Bank
Stemmel
James Hommedsen
East Norwalk
Stommel
Maryland Democrats Stand Against Free Coinage in State Platform
Maryland's Democratic convention adopts an honest money plank, opposing free coinage and urging Congress to maintain gold and silver value. The stance aligns Maryland with New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England Democrats, signaling a regional bloc against silver expansion. The piece notes Maryland's six House members likely to back the east coast anti free coinage position.
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Wasumnaron
Specian
Maryland
Baltimore
Congress
United States
East
Southwest
Pacific Slope
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Belaware
New England
New Congress
Farmers’ Alliance
Middle West
Gorman
Tilden
Hancock
Cleveland
Fairchild
Endicott
Vilas
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Harrison
Nevada
Colorado
Maryland Democrats Nominate Brown for Governor at State Convention
Ex Governor Henry Lloyd chosen chairman as Frank Brown receives unanimous favor for governor. John P. Poe will be Attorney General J Frank Ford Clerk of the Court of Appeals Marion De Kalb Smith Comptroller. The platform emphasizes private worth experience and opposition to class legislation as the state heads toward the 1892 presidential election continuing on the next page.
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Baltrimore
Henry Lloyd
Dorchester County
Frank Brown
F. I. Shaw
Brown
Maryland
Mr. Brown
Gorman
John P. Poe
Baltimore City
J. Frank Ford
St. Mary’s County
Court of Appeals
Marion de Kalb Smith
Kent County
Democratic Party of
Treasury
Democratic Party
Commonwealth
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Senate
Keystone Depositors Meet Over Bank Losses at St George's Hall
Nearly 100 depositors of the defunct Keystone National Bank gathered at St George's Hall to approve resolutions holding the U S Government accountable for depositor losses. Speaker Prickett argued the Government and bank examiner caused the lapse, urging counsel to recover the full amount on deposit. Some objected and resolutions were referred to the Executive Committee.
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PrinapEtputa
Keystone National Bank
St. George's Hall
Keystone Bank Depositors’ Association
Prickett
United States
Joss
Post office promotions begin with first competitive exam
WANAMAKER'S NEW SYSTEM Washington July 30 The first competitive examination for promotions in the Post office Department under the Postmaster General's order took place today Twenty three candidates with salaries from 720 to 900 contested a 1000 clerkship there was one vacancy Many candidates were women Tomorrow twenty seven more will be examined for vacancies from 900 to 1600 The test will be tougher for grades above 1200 The Postmaster General encouraged the system saying advancement depends on exam results and records in offices where employed.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Asphyxiated in Tunnel Near Ashland
Engineer Jack Rochford of a through express died in tunnel 14 sixteen miles south of Ashland after a coupling broke and smoke from the second engine suffocated the front crew. Fireman Fitzpatrick survived, revived later, while Rochford bled to death with his arm across the track.
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Portland
Ore
Jack Rocheford
Tunnel 14
Ashland
Siskiyous
Rocheford
Fitzpatrick
Rochford
Where is Almy in the Hanover murder case
Concord New Hampshire July 30 Attorney General Barnard County Solicitor Mitchell Sheriff Brigham and Deputy Sheriff Corning held a lengthy conference on the Hanover murder case. Letters from people who said they saw Almy were read and discussed along with plans to capture the fugitive. Officers say they have no tangible clue to Almy’s whereabouts before or after the crime and will intensify efforts.
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Concord
N. H
Barnard
Mitchell
Brigham
Corning
Hanover
Aimy
Almy
Violent Storm Strikes Williamsport Damages Bridge and Mills
A violent wind and rain storm flooded streets in Williamsport, wrecking a new iron Maynard street bridge and damaging several mills. On the south bank, thirty five houses were blown from foundations. No surprises noted at Cleveland Grand Circuit races with Mambrino Maid winning the 2:17 class in 2:17⅖, Pickpan nia and Wonder taking the double-team in 2:22, Norine 2:18 in the 2:20, and the 2:23 race unfinished.
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Williamsport
Penn
Maynard Street
Cleveland
Mambrino Maid
Pickpannia
Wonder
Norine
Boston Pugilist Triumphs In 28th Round Fight
Surrern New York July 30 A prize fight for 200 dollars drew about 200 spectators. Spikes McCoy of New York faced Jack Moran of Boston. In the twenty eighth round Moran was floored and unable to rise at time, awarding the purse and victory to McCoy.
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Boston
Surrern
N. Y
New York
Spikes
McCoy
Jack” Moran
Moran
Foreman Swore At Them Triggers Osborn & Cheeseman Strike
Bremincham Conn July 30 Twelve men at Osborn and Cheeseman's factory struck this morning after foreman Charles Schunck allegedly cursed and mistreated workers. They demand better treatment and respect from management.
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EM. Bremincham
Conn
Osborn & Cheeseman's Factory
Charles Schunck
Schunck
Portuguese finances improve as sovereign premium falls
Lisson July 30 reports the financial situation improving with the premium on the sovereign decreasing, signaling easing pressure on markets and better outlook for Portuguese finances.
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Lisson
An Educational Revolver Revolving Book Case Ad
An advertisement extols a revolving book case with adjustable height and a reading desk attachment. It highlights the Dictionary Holder feature, easy movable castors, and reduced price by omitting the center partition to cut costs. Responds to inquiries with two two-cent stamps for a 48 page illustrated catalogue.
Addresses of Congratulation They Dine With Bishop McCormack
A fragment notes congratulations involving Bishop McCormack and a dining event in Dublin. The readable text references attendees and a hosting church setting, with no full names or dates confirmed.
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McCormack
Dublin
O'Brien and Dillon Freed From Galway Jail
William O'Brien and John Dillon two Irish MPs released from Galway jail at 9 25 am after six months for inciting tenants to resist rents crowds cheered them home Mrs O'Brien greeted her husband at the jail and breakfast with Bishop McCormack in Athlone and Mullingar addresses of congratulation were presented The freed leaders faced questions on their future in the Irish Parliamentary party with Parnellites and anti Parsellites predicting a middle course and a united Irish party for the coming general election.
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Dvil
William O’brien
John Dillon
Smith-Barry
Lipperary
Galway
Dillon
O’brien
Parnell
Mr. Dillon
Essrs
Irish Parliamentary Party
Ireland
Justin McCarthy
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Fassett
France
Macallar
Parker & Company
Washington Street
John Eaton
Equitable Building
Mass
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Shings
Longwood
Hall
Sears
Hart
Matthews
Penn Mutual Agency Association
Harvard Bridge
Winthrop Junction
Continental Land 'S Security Company
Executive Council
Reed
Maine
Charles Robinson
Newton
Charlestown
Mark Boskine Searles
Rabtcea
Chester Square
Detroit Electrical Works
Bae Electric
Standard
General Electric
Mitte Eee
Seate Street
Platts Committee
York
Republican Convention
Mr. Warner Miller
Erhardt
Spresrat
Republican State Committee
Fifth Avenue
City
Serena E. Payne
Auburn
John N. Knapp
State Committee
Knapp
Paine
Evening Post
Payne
General Knapp
J. Sloat Fossett
D. R
Bliss
Schroeder
Mr. Depew
Mr. Bliss
Erkimer
Warner Iller
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Mr. Platt
Hobart Krum
Twenty-fourth District
Germany
Hardt
Sub-Treasury
Mr. Miller
Tammany
Cornelius N. Kliss
Platt
Hendricks
Syracuse
Sloan
Oswego
John A. Quackenbush
van Cott
Aldridge
Albany
Utica
D. A. Lawrence
Naval Militia
W. E. Chandler
Sons OF the Revolution
Rhode Island Society
Nathaniel Green
Democratic
Keystone Depositors
Wanamaker
O'Brien
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