State fair trustees plan exhibit and revise premiums
The state fair trustees arranged with the homological society to exhibit with them and revised the premium list. Amos Moore of Standish died at home likely of heart disease after years of ill health. Presque Isle merchants plan to rebuild after a major fire, proposing a block of 15 stores. Maine trout season opened well with reports of good catches as snowmelt ceases. Portland officials appointed Joseph D. Decelle city marshal by 5 to 1 vote, with one alderman absent and one voting no, citing vacancy issues and a prior contention of illegal removal of Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair Trustees
Homological Society
Amos Moore
Standish
Presque Isle
Maine
Portland
Joseph D. Decelle
Andrews
Decelle
Weekly Boomerang to Start in Lyme This Week
The eight page Weekly Boomerang will debut in Lyme this week. The Lancaster Republican paper’s publication is suspended while the editor faces jail. Keene Light Guard held its annual May training and target drill Tuesday. Mr. Haines won the badge. Exeter Manufacturing has run by water power for the first time in 12 years, for the past eight weeks. The supreme court opened at Plymouth Tuesday with 117 cases on the docket including about 20 divorces. Judge Isaac W. Smith presiding. Taxpayers list Acworth heavyweights led by Samuel Slader at 128 dollars and Lydia Hubbard at 97, followed by C. J. Davis, Roswell Walker estate, Lucinda Finley, A. Reed, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyme
Lancaster Republican
Keene Light Guard
Haines
Exeter Manufacturing Company
Supreme Court
Plymouth
Isaac W. Smith
Rochester
Newport Lectures By Gen Cary Attract Public Interest
Newport plans a course of lectures by Gen Cary son of William Flanders of Barton Landing was recently poisoned by drinking corrosive sublimate. The Newcourt house in Palatka Florida will cost 20000 and be built by H J Campbell native of Greenvoro. Mrs Dr Moore of North Troy swallowed a weedle lodging in her throat and traveled to Boston for surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Gen. Cary
William Flanders
Barton Landing
Newcourt House
Pala'ka
Fla
H. J. Campbell
Greeisvoro
Dr. Moore
North Troy
Boston
Fall River Mill Derrick Accident Kills Man
A derrick at the Seaconner mill in Fall River toppled on Thursday afternoon, killing Joseph Manchester outright and severely injuring Stephen F. Sisson. Also reported: the body of William Osborne, drowned at Pawtucket Falls on April 24, recovered among rocks below the falls. Capt. Nathan Noble, 80, of Westfield, had his leg amputated earlier in the week due to gangrene. Albert J. Perry of Tottingham's dry goods store vanished suddenly amid fears of temporary insanity. A peddler named Charles Adams abducted Adolphus Briscott's 10-year-old son, then fled toward Boston. police notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Seaconner Mill
Fall River
Joseph Manchester
Stephen F. Sisson
William Osborne
Pawtucket Falls
Nathan Noble
Westfield
Albert J. Perry
Tottingham
Winchendon
Charles Adams
Adolphus Briscott
Haverhill
Woonsocket Grows Into Wheat Belt Hub With New Blocks
Woonsocket Rhode Island’s namesake town has grown six months after organization to a 700 population and nearly 300 buildings. Building projects add 350000 to 400000 in value while merchandise stocks range from 3000 to 20000. The town features three banks with 25000 capital each in a wheat growing James River valley region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
James River Valley
Political splinters and party clashes across papers
A collage of editorial snippets taunts and supports around Blaine and the 1880s tariff debates. The Bath Times opposes prohibition amendment while others mock nomination plans. Mentions Hamilton as a Democratic candidate in Maryland and rising pundits like Butler Wilden and Clark in Cincinnati and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Times
Blaine
Arthur
Cincinnati Esquirer
Hamilton
Maryland
New York City
Worcester Times
Kenneby Journal
James G. Blaine
West Virginia
Green Beck
New York
Gen. Grant
Col. Hooker
Vermont
Luke Poland
Rutland Herald
Washington Post
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Flower
Cleveland
Dana
Wilden
San Francisco Examiner
Tom Reed
Maine
Eliot
Kittery Navy Yard
Ohio
Graham Dewall
Ohio Democrats
Chicago
Peter H. Clark
Cincinnati
Clark
Converse
Congress
Jacksonville
Fla
Johnny O'Brien
Bureau of Elections
O’brien
New York Evening Post
Plain Talk
New York Bank Faces Suspension Amid Panic Rumors
A Boston Post despatch from New York on May 14 details widespread market panic. Rumors link Grant & Ward to grand jury probes, Chafee to Colorado politics and past frauds, and Duarte of Boston schemes. Banks fail or suspend, brokers scramble, and investors eye Metropolitan and Atlantic State banks as securities markets plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City
Gould
Grant
Boston
Treasury
Connor
Hudson
Congress
Western Union
Morrison
Wall
Russell Sage
S. W. K. Souther
Woerishoffer
Atlantic State Bank of Brooklyn
Boston Union Pacific
Chicago
Clearing House Proposes 75 Percent Cert Loans in Crisis
The New York Clearing House adopted a plan to lend stability during the banking panic. A five member committee will issue certificates for up to 75 percent of deposited securities or bills receivable, bearing 6 percent interest, to settle balances at the clearing house. The move mirrors a successful 1873 tactic to ease money markets, with remarks from officials on Metropolitan bank scrutiny and broader bank health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Association
United States
Clearing House
F. D. Tappen
George S. Coe
J. D. Vermilye
George G. Williams
W. A. Wall
Edward H. Perkins
DAR Sir
Clearing House Committee
Clearing House of Associated Banks
Folger
Metropolitan Bank
Seney
McCarthy
Supt. Camp
Scriba
Camp
Prices Decline on Stock Market Turmoil and Bank Troubles
The New York stock market plunged as several brokers suspended operations amid alleged bank official speculations. Prices tumbled up to 12 percent before a later rally, with fears of Metropolitan Bank trouble prompting renewed selloffs. By afternoon funds flowed to stabilize, while bond and foreign exchange markets weakened, and a court injunction blocked bond sales for Julien T. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson, Robbins & Co
Goffe & Randall
O. M. Bogart & Co
J. C. Williams
Hatch & Foote
Folger
Scriba
Second National Bank
Missouri Pacific
Central Pacific
Quincy
Northwestern
St. Paul
Rock Island
Lackawanna
Delaware and Hudson
Louisville and Nashville
Jersey Central
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Oregon Transcontinental
Pacific Mail
Omaha
Union Pacific
Western Union
Canadian Pacific
Northwest
Hotchkiss & Burnham
East Tennessee
Long Island
Memphis
Charleston
Chicago
St. Louis
Nashville
Erie New
West Shore
Chesapeake and Ohio
Iron Mountain
Louisville and Nashville General
Richmond
Danville
Southern Minnesota
Wabash Generals
Texas Pacific
Prime Mercantile
Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Railroad
Julien T. Davis
Grant & Ward
Erie Road
Bank Examiner Ordered to Inspect Metropolitan Bank
Washington May 14 The comptroller of the currency ordered an investigation into the suspension of the Metropolitan national bank of New York. Mr Seriba is to remain in charge, with Messrs Hobart of Paterson and Anderson of Scranton sent to report to Examiner Seriba. Lucian B Curtis will report to Seriba tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Metropolitan National Bank of
New York
Cannon
Seriba
G. A. Hobart
Paterson
N.d
Henry J. Anderson
Scranton
Lucian B. Curtis
Atlantic States
Metropolitan Bank Suspension Triggers Market Panic
New York May 14 report details the Metropolitan bank suspension led by president George S. Seney amid rail speculation ties to the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia line. A bank run and broker suspensions follow, including Hotchkiss Burnham & Co, with figures noting vast misfortunes from depreciated railway holdings and failed loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Bank
George S. Seney
Seney
George I. Seney
Metropolitan
Clearing House
Tappan
Gallatin Bank
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Holmes & Son of
Pittsburg
Bank of America
Flour City Bank of Rochester
Marshall, Field & Co
Chicago
Bank of Commercce
Prafts
Bank of Attica
Buffalo
Hanover Bank
Secriba
Hotchkiss, Burnham & Co
No. 30 Broadstreet
Exchange
Mr. Hotchkiss
Mr. Burnham
Joseph C. Williams & Co
No. 36 Broadstreet
Second National Bank in New York Reopens Amid Run
Depositors gathered around the Second National Bank as directors contributed funds to cover a deficit. Amos R. Eno is believed to have supplied the largest share, with officials stressing solvency and opening early to avert panic. Folger, the Treasury secretary, praised the bank’s handling. By 4 pm about $500,000 had been paid out and $750,000 for the day. tomorrow’s opening is set for 10 am with full repayment promised. Amos R. Seney announces backing to the full deposit account of $4,180,000, depositing $2,000,000 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Second National Bank
Ames R. Eno
John C. Eno
Sam
A. M. Scrip
National Bank Inspector
Amos R. Eno
Register
Amos R. Seney
Bridgeport
Conn
T. L. Watson & Co
Connecticut National Bank
Watson
Watson & Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Alexander Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Metropolitan Bank of New York
Mitchell
Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Bank
St. Paul Road
Board of Trade
Rhode Island
Wall Street
Providence Bank
Metropolitan Bank
Chemical Bank
Concord
N. H H
N. H
Worcester
Mass
Rice & Whiting
Northwestern Car Company
Ward on the Witness Stand Demands on Memory
In New York on May 14 John H W Morris suit against Grant and Ward continued with Ward on the stand. His memory proved defective about payments for Brooklyn Stamford and Booths Theatre properties, and he described payments by checks from rents and dividends. Receiver Julien Davies estimated firm debts around 14.5 million dollars with sizable unsecured claims while Ward’s transfer to Warner drew questions. Separate reports from Bridgeport Providence Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities described bank suspensions, depositor runs, and varied regional responses to New York Metropolitan Bank failures and market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Booth
Fish
Stamford
Warner
Shepherd
Ward & Grant
Bangs
Julien T. Davies
Grant & Ward
Gen. Grant
Marine Bank
Iie
Ward
Boston Banks Brace for New York Failures
Boston bankers kept calm amid New York failure rumors. Checks were increasingly examined, and leaders from Biot, Maverick, and Suffolk banks stated exposure to the Metropolitan failure was limited. They pledged resilience and continued reserve strength despite the scare.
London Stock Market Reacts to New York Decline
May 14 London reports one minor failure on the stock exchange while New York panic causes lively after-hours activity. Louisville and Nashville securities drop nine points and other major railway stocks fall two to five points amid broader market unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
New York
Louisville
Nashville
Anxiety and Excitement Among Americans Abroad
Anxiety and excitement grip Americans living here with business ties in the United States as travel worries prompt many to abruptly cancel trips and head home, altering plans and routines for travelers and their firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Panic and Boss System Under Scrutiny in City News
New York on May 14 reports that the panic is a stock gambler issue not a business crisis. The Evening Post notes the boss system in politics and finance breaking down with directors evading tougher rules. The Tribune details Kansas water works and bank ties, while Chicago and Detroit games, later scores and upcoming events are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Evening Post
the Tribune
Donnell, Lawson & Simpson
State of Kansas
Kansas City
Ferdinand Ward
Edson
AT THE CAPITAL DEMOCRATS DEMAND TAX REDUCTION
Washington May 14 reports show Democrats split over tariff reduction with about half of 40 open to voting for tax relief. Leaders like Randall and Eaton blocked Morrison bill, seeking no bill passage. An outgoing-conciliatory address may be issued by those who opposed Converse motion. House session mostly debated consular appropriations. Siam liquor treaty signed. Kelley denies ill health. other misc items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Randall
Eaton
Mr. Randall
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Burns
Missouri
Committee On Appropriations
Robinson
New York
Lowell
Great Britain
Curtin
Siam
State Department
Frelinghuysen
England
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Sweden
United States
William D. Kelley
Philadelphia
Spain
Italy
Kelley
Portland
Carpenter
Senate
Hoar
Ariel Crocker
Boston
Mass
Boiler explosion at Pennsylvania railroad shops kills firemen
In Altoona Pennsylvania this afternoon a boiler exploded in the railroad shops killing Hayden O Hara a fireman and badly injuring Matt Effinger another fireman Five others were wounded and George Sanduros residing opposite the hotel house was struck by flying debris and seriously injured It is reported that he has since died
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Farm
Hasley & Stetson
William Ely
Boston and Albany
Massachusetts General Hospital
Edward F. Richardson
Wright, Worster & Co
Federal Street
Michael McCarty
National Warehouse Company
Boston
Ellen Conley
Chestnut Street
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hayden O’hara
Matt Effinger
George Sanduros
Richmond Democrats Nominate 20 District Delegates and Four At Large
The Democratic state convention in Richmond on May 14 selected 20 district delegates and four delegates at large to Chicago. Among the at large delegates are Editor Beirne and Page McCarty of the Richmond Campaign. Delegates were uninstructed, with Tilden and Hendricks believed to be the convention's unanimous choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chicago
Beirne
Page McCarty
Tilden
Hendricks
Railroad rates bulletin sparks pricing to eastern hubs
Denver reports continued railroad war with new bulletined fares to Missouri river points 635 miles at 3 dollars to St Louis 5 dollars to Chicago 87 to New York 25 dollars and proportional rates to other eastern points Scalpers are selling tickets to New York for 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Missouri River
St. Loui
Chicago
New York
Entertainments At The Museum And The Park In Boston
Boucicault's Topsy Turvy remains a crowd draw at the Museum for another week with strong wit and spirited company. Red Letter Nights at the Park theatre satisfies a broad audience with a capable cast. Storm Beaten at the Globe charms nightly crowds with arctic scenery and realistic acting. The Rag Baby at Bijou continues to draw full houses as Hoyt's new comedy nears its end. Jalma at the Boston showcases a grand ballet with an acclaimed cast and the 250th performance on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
Park Theatre
Boston
Storm
Globe
Union Square Theatre Company
Globe Theatre
Buchanan
Ideal Opera Company
Bijou
Home Farm report on Missouri agriculture May 10 percent shifts
A long Home Farm report based on 120 correspondents across Missouri details May 10 agricultural conditions. Grass fields look fine with no killing out, potatoes and sweet corn area down about 25 percent, creamery system slow to progress, farm wages averaging 23 per month, and sheep in poor condition with notable deaths. Factory operations influence crop choices, with yellow corn replacing sweet corn in many areas. Farm labor scarce in cities and manufacturing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Home Farm
Mexican Central party welcomed by President and works secretary
The Mexican Central party was received by President Gonzales and the secretary of public works at noon. At 1 30 P.M. they hosted a reception aboard Pullman ears for distinguished Mexicans. The party will travel to Queretaro tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CiTy OF Mexico
Mexican Central Party
Gonzales
Queretara
Notable Moves And Marriages In Early 1900s Society
A batch of brief notices details Emery A. Storrs of Chicago planning a New York law office, Mrs. D. B. C. Hill with over 100 canaries in West Swanzey, Paran Stevens preparing to invest 150000 in a 10 story New York apartment house, Ex-Judge Symonds of Portland marrying Miss Mary C. Stuart of New York, Ernest Frederick-De Caux named French vice consul at Boston, Capt Samuel Watts improving from illness in Thomaston, Mr. D. D. Kelly of East Boston planning a year abroad with a Naples stay, the late Ex-Gov Washburne residence in Portland selling at auction for 14900 to J. A. Locke, and Joshua W. Richardson, veteran Stonington Hoa passenger agent, showing signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery A. Storrs
Chicago
New York
D. B. C. Hill
West Swanzey
N. H
Paran Stevens
Symonds
Portland
Mary C. Stuart
New York City
Ernest Frederick — de Caux
France
Boson
Samuel Watts
Thomaston
D. D. Kelly
Boston
Naples
Washburne
J. A. Locke
Joshua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post Advertising
Boston Weekly Post
Post Publishing CO
Thomas F. Bayard
Delaware
Joseph E. McDonald
Indiana
Telegraph and Mail
Prince
Tadirep
National
Dadron
ONO
New Hampshire
Vetimore
Peohldcmon
Connecticut
New Haven
Dune
West
Virgin
Isao
Doeugoy
SRB
Ivece
Butler
Massachusetts
Carlisle
Menta Y
NEW England News
Acworth
Samuel Slader
Lydia v. Hubbard
C. J. Davis
Roswell Walker
Lucinda >. Finley
A. Reed
Wm. Brooks
Joseph Hayward
J. N. Davis
Wm. Hayward
Finlay & Potter
Massachiusetts
Hrhode Island
Taylor
Windsor
Jay Gound
Rank Work
Sidney Dillon
C. J. Osborne
Canada
Atlantic State Bank of
Wheelock
Atlantic Bank
Emmerson
Fourth National Bank
Emerson
Henry W. Reighley
Reighley
Jay Gould
F. D. Tappan
Associated Press
Metropolitan National Bank
Examiner
Penckai
Hobart
National Bank Examiners
Washington, D. C
House
Springer
Dingley
Secretary of the Treasury
Messrs. Holman
Weller
Iowa
Committee On Banking and Currency
McPherson
Committee of Banking and Currency
J. M. Magruder
National Bank Examiner
Broadway
the Metropolitan Bank
Directors Sound
Grant and Ward
Bridgeport, Conn
New York Board
Reading
Common
Preferred
Baltimore
Albany
N. Y
National Albany Exchange Bank
National Bank of
National Exchange
Albany Bank
Fal River
BuFf Valo
N.Y
Hilton & Waugh
Trowbridge
Eno
Henry A. Hurlbut
Wm, A. Camp
West Shore Railroad
Francis A. Palmer
National Broadway Bank
Cyrus Field
The
Mailand Express
the Journal of Commerce
Commercial Advertiser
State Street
Biot
Potter
Maverick National Bank
Suffolk Bank
Suffolk
Sporting Matters
Chicagos
Providence
Petroit
Anson
Flint
Williamson
Wise
van Court
Dalrymple
Crowley
Hines
Bostons
Sutton
Whitney
Merrill
Goldie
Artmus Mullamm
Goldsmith
New Yor
New Yorks
Buffalos
Detroits
Weidman
Bennett
Geiss
F. Wood
Philadelphias
Clevelands
Boston Unions
Altoona— Keystones
Tripeswear OO
Keystones
Altoonas
Metropolitans
Alleghenys
Washington—Athletics
Washingtons
Indianapolis
Holyoke
Holyokes
Sharps
Easthampton
Springfield
Springfields
Willistons
Clinton
Williams College
Hamilton College
Yates
Dartmouths
Brooklyns
Baltimores
Columbus
Chicago Unions
Baseball Today
Union
Cincinnatis
Nationals
Boston Reserves
Lynns
Lynn
John L. Whiting & Sons
Worcesters
Institute
Paris
Union Grounds
Boston Ramblers
Anbals
C F
T.R
Iwc
Picues
Anson,i D
Emacs
Picher
Ccccis
Ces
Calsaseccas & Goldsmith
P. Weeee
Torr Issecu
EMMIS
Wee Rene
Morrill
Awael Rene Burns
Curcaco
John F. Henry
National Committee
B. EF. Butler
Allen G. Thurman
Solon Chase
Old City Government
Old Citizens
William Gaston
Charles Whittier
J. P. Jordan
J. F. Newton
J. H. Frothingham
John Backup
W. A. Couthery
Lewis Monroe
J. V. N. Stultz
W. R. Masury
George
Faunce
L. Foster Morse
H. C. Gardiner
Thomas M. Clark
T. R. Matthews
F. J. Ward
Q. P. Gragg
George Warren
J. A. Scott
A. W. Hersey
E. H. Greene
Frank Ferdinand
J. A. Paine
West Roxbury Park
Charlestown
National House
Charlestown Liquor Dealer's Protective Union
Law and Order League
Democrats
Montreal
Tunstall
St. Peters
Roxbury Artillery
Roxbury
Milk
Washington St
Bost Daily
Daily Post
le Bemi
Weekly Post
STON
A. P. Moore
Entertainments
Farm Products
Lord Shand
Edinburgh
Dubuque
Gen
Bruce
Cockrell
Congress of the United States
Otis P. Shaw
Charlies A. Shaw
Patents
Allen
Superior Court
Louis Schaefer
Canton
Mickleham
Thomas Jefferson
Josephina Gahen
Charles Rickenberg
Bow Street
D. W. Waldron
Riekenberg
Harvard Street
Europe
Joel Goldthwait & Co
Washington Street
Cooglidge Cafe
Rowdatn Square
Lehigh
Franklin
Acadia
Somerville
Cambridge
M. Winslow & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!