Washington News In Brief Mint Bureau Change and Navy Song Aid
Edward O Leech will soon assume charge of the Mint Bureau with a one month delay in salary. Dr Kimball asks for thirty days leave. Leech will act in his absence. Sousa songs project gains state department support with consuls urged to send national songs or titles. Navy court findings approve no further action after Newport Harbor incident. Bridgeport post office contract awarded to D J Curtis for 101200 funded by Connecticut brown stone.
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Progress of Education Across States in 1880s Growth
National Commissioner H N R Dawson reports 1876 87 to 1886 87 shows public school enrolment outpacing population growth by 1.6 percent, driven mainly by the South and especially the south central division. Southern whites fund schools with equal access for Black children, though compulsory attendance faces opposition. Primary instruction improves as inexperienced teachers give way to skilled staff and kindergarten methods spread. The report closes with pride in a strengthened common school system and ongoing support for public education.
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Secretary of War in Town Inspects Charles River Bridges
Secretary of War Redfield Proctor visited with Mayor Hart Corporation Counsel Richard son City Engineer Jackson inspecting the Brighton drawbridges and other Charles River bridges to assess the feasibility of closing navigation. The party examined rail bridges near Prison Point and routes around the rail lines amid tension with the city council committee.
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Wall Street Market Dull Amid Daring Money Movements
The New York market opened with scarce commentary as trading remained intensely dull. Money fears linger with rates near six percent and lender fees rising to five percent on trusts and banks, while bullish sentiment persists and pockets of improvement appear in the West and South. Local markets show stagnant activity with wary holders, though some institutions buy Lake Shore for investment and lenders quote varied rates on Atchison and New England. Congressional changes to northern capital rules may reshape competition with Canadian firms, and New Haven stockholders discuss debt reduction and property improvements under a broad capital plan with no rush to action before 1899.
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First Baptist Society to Enlarge Vestry in Salem
The First Baptist Society outlines plans by Walter Richardson to extend the vestry seventeen and twenty one feet on the east and west, adding classrooms connected to the chapel to seat about 500. Boston heating and ventilation firm to install, with $3500 pledged to date. John H. Pray, Sons & Co. displays over four hundred carpet patterns at low prices, especially for churches and public halls.
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Marriages Notice from Various Cities in September
In this city and nearby towns during September, multiple marriage announcements record unions. Howard H Gratteau wed Harriet M Long. Henry Kelden Ketcham married Sallie Holman in Englewood New Jersey. Captain Henry Montgomery Campbell tied with Laura Winslow of Chatham NB. William F Mitchell married Lennie K Googins of Hyde Park. Edward F OBrien wed Fannie Perkins. Orin J Prescott wed Ellen J Brickett. Silas G Risdon wed Emma Kennett. Wilson Varney married Mary Theall in Chelsea.
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Old South Lecture on America and France at Meeting House
Rev E E Hale delivered the last Old South course lecture on America and France to a full house at the Old South Meeting House with schoolchildren chorus. He traced 1789 as a pivotal year, noted the Constitution’s birth and its local predominance, and contrasted American liberties with French events leading to the National Assembly. The talk closed with reflections on American French relations and the Rights of Man as the day’s leaflets.
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Stores and Offices to Let in Leather Trade Centre
Two light stores with fine offices large elevators and rear entrance on South Street Leather trade centre available for rent singly or together for a term. Apply to R. E. Townsend 28 School St Room 4.
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Office and Basement Space For Rent on Purchase St
Two adjoining spaces about 1500 square feet each available on Purchase Street. Fine light offices with rear entrance and low rent. Apply to R. E. Townsend at 28 School Street, Room 4.
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Studio on State St in fine location for photographer
Studio on State St in fine location for a photographer or draughtsman. Apply to R. E. Townsend, 28 School St., Room 4.
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