Flour World Sale Sets Global Price Benchmark
The report highlights flour commanding the highest wholesale price and achieving the largest sale on record, marking a global benchmark for the grain trade and signaling strong demand across markets.
03 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
1
The report highlights flour commanding the highest wholesale price and achieving the largest sale on record, marking a global benchmark for the grain trade and signaling strong demand across markets.
Ex Governor Long discusses his reported selection as Secretary of the Navy. He notes he may travel to Washington with his crew if notified officially and says he has not accepted the post or named an assistant yet. He expects the President to appoint someone agreeable and unresolved about the choice.
Samuel Cooper an advertising agent died suddenly in New York on March 2. His father, a produce merchant, resides at 272 Atlantic Avenue Boston.
London March 2 The farewell banquet at Egyptian Hall Mansion House honored Ambassador Bayard last public appearance in England. Lord Salisbury and the Lord Mayor led tributes as 350 guests in uniform heard Bayard praise Anglo American ties and arbitration efforts. Mrs Pitman fended off two burglars at 17 Henchman Street North End stealing 12 dollars.
Washington reports Paymaster John Corwine of the U S N stationed at Newport Rhode Island fled with his checkbook after cashing a $5000 check. Investigators found a shortage totaling between $5000 and $10,000, not including the recent cashout. Navy officials notified authorities to stop he payments and intercept him.
Washington reports a Wednesday forecast for New England and eastern New York with rain arriving after snow in northern areas. Winds shift easterly as temperatures rise inland amid wet conditions.
The McKinley special train arrived in Washington at 11 on a bright March morning. The capital greeted the President elect with a large crowd, cheering as he met the Ohio Governor and his staff. Mother McKinley drew particular attention for her lively spirits and happiness. McKinley appeared pale and fatigued after illness, while the reception committee, led by Charles J. Bell, oversaw orderly proceedings with no military display.
Washington reports President is in bed with an acute pedal rheumatism and ordered to rest for a day or two to enable attendance at the inauguration. Doctors link the flare to strenuous days at the desk averaging eighteen hours, with the last Cabinet meeting held without him. Public visitors could not reach him.
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