Interstate roads and postal banks loom in reforms debate
A August 20, 1999 note surveys proposed measures including an International League for Highway Improvement, a national highway plan, and a central bank backed postal savings system. It discusses funding hurdles, state links, and the impact on real estate values amid broader currency and tariff reform debates.
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Hlehwas
Bishway
Siah
Maliona
International League For
Tariff agitation and cost of living debate noted
The article discusses the tariff agitation and the push to lower living costs, concluding that the fight has only just begun. It references broader economic tensions and political discourse surrounding price relief and trade policy.
Greed for currency inflation charged in postal savings fight
Chicago August 50 George H Currier of the Postal Savings Bank League starkly condemned national bankers for opposing the Carter postal savings depositary bill. He argued banks push for more currency and government bonds to inflate debt, hindering thrift and savings programs supported by the bill despite broad support in Congress and evidence from Austria showing postal savings boosting deposits.
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George H. Carter
Hanks
Chicago
Postal Savings Depository
Chai George H. Currier
Postal Savings Bank League
Currier
Congress
Smith
Brith
Sam
Donen Aegis
Bill Smith
United States Senate
Cur Tier
United States
Bankers’ Exposition
BI Smith
American Bankers’ Association
Carter Postal Savings Depository
Adams Claim Unsettled Against N H Road
New Haven reports the Adams Express company has an unsettled claim against the New York and New Haven Stratford Railroad dating back years. The rial has not been actively pressed for two months but remains pending and may be reviewed soon as part of an early examination of the railroad express conflict.
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New Haven
Aug
New York
Startford
Adams Express Company
Cleveland's Independence in Tammany Dinner Fallout
A recollection of Grover Cleveland showing independent streaks amid party pressure. The account details his stance at a Victoria dinner in 1882 with Tammany Hall leaders, his refusal to pledge loyalty, and subsequent emphasis on treating party members evenly.
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Cleveland
Hood
Erigd
Cndidates
Tammany
New York
Croker
Mir
Robert Lincoln O'Brien
Hils
Terrinany Hall
Mr. Cleveland
Joseph D. Bryant
Fifty First Street
the Victoria
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Sa.nave
Dinner controversy stirs public debate in 1908
A sensational exchange recounts a dinner involvement with Mr. Cleveland and a leading biican. The dialogue stresses that details of the meal belong to no one and hints at political favoritism tied to past defeats, highlighting contested leadership narratives.
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Cleveland
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A letter from Wisconsin cites personal recovery after a year of illness, praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs. The note claims the remedy cures obstinate female ailments after other methods fail and urges a trial before surgery or giving up hope.
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LYMA
Lydia E. Pinkham
Auto Accessories and Tires Offered by Local Dealer
The shop advertises a full line of Hartford Goodrich Dunlop Diamond and Fisk casings and tubes. It lists pumps jacks tail lamps terminals pliers batteries matter? connections goggles gauntlet leather gloves soapstone rubber shirts and coats as available automobile accessories.
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Hartford
Goodrich
Dunlop
Diamond
Fisk
Bicycle Repairing at Reasonable Prices
Readable notes show a local bicycle repair service offering tire work and repairs with emphasis on affordable rates and reliable service. The ad highlights reasonable prices and quick turnaround for customers seeking tire changes and basic maintenance.
Fairfield County to issue bonds for county debt payment
Fairfield County Commissioners announce proposals for sale of 145 1000 dollar gold bonds dated Oct 1 1909. Bonds bear 4 percent interest semiannually, mature Oct 1 1939, redeemable after Oct 1 1929. Proposals due Sept 8 1909 with two percent certified check.
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Bridgeport
Coon
General Assembly
State of Connecticut
Connecticut National Bank of Bridgeport
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