Bank of the United States stock transfer power record
The document outlines an 1816 power of transfer authorizing Joshua Stow Elijah Boardman and Levi H Clarke or a majority to transfer funded debt to the Bank of the United States upon organization. It notes adjustments for share apportionment, with witnesses and form changes for different subscribers, plus standard acknowledgments. The piece also mentions liquor campaign planning and a casino theater watch, license grants, and Henry M Hills selling his Dream yacht to New York buyers amid wintering plans in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Bank of the United States
Joshua Stow
Elijah Boardman
Levi H Clarke
Middletown
Connecticut
Henry M. Hills
New York
Hills
St. Augustine
Fla
Fifty Years Ago at Franklin Hall Gagt Evening
Fifty years ago a playful prank disrupted the audience after a performance at Franklin Hall Gagt. Umbrellas were raised as mock rain while Amy Stone impersonated the Cricket, provoking mixed reactions from attendees including laughter and indignation among some patrons and phrases from a few jeering onlookers.
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Franklin Hall
Amy Stone
Manchon
Hall de Thalia
Love
Rome
Frank
Sea Side Park
Bridgeport
Wheaton Hyde
Twenty Years Ago Spotters Clash With Law and Order Leaders
Two men claimed to be factory workers informed the Water Street saloon activity to Supt Irmingham. J. E. Morse and C. H. Morse of Myrtle Avenue and Broad Streets listed as complainants. Willis Benham and Special Nash attempted entry but found the place shut with no activity observed. Rumors circulated that Water Street tensions affected the evolving League dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law & Order League
E. Pp. Bullard
Supt
Irmingham
J. E
C.H. Morse
Myrtle Avenue
Broad Streets
Willis Benhham
Speial Nash
Ew & Octer League
Ramblers Road Race Riders and Milford Row
The Ramblers Decoration Day road race lists Rambling Wheelmen members W G Wheeler Lafayette Peer George H North James Kelley Herman Leopold William Patnode John and B Ferriss and others plus Bridgeport Wheel Club riders E Sergeant Joseph Schleicher J P Cooper Martin Welch William H Maurice G Conklin J R rar H G Foote Jo M Weidenhammer David Saxton W R Munro and several outsiders. A brawl last night at the Housatonic house east of Washington bridge left a Bridgeport tough with facial injuries. Milford authorities are urged to address Sunday roadhouse disturbances and illegal liquor sales amid fears of neglect by local officials.
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Ramblers
Decoration Day
W. G. Wheeler
Lafayette Peer
George H. North
James Kelley
Herman Leopold
William Patnode
John and
B. Ferriss
E. Sergeant
Joseph Schleicher
J. P. Cooper
Martin Welch
William H. Maurice G. Conklin
J. R
Rar
H. G. Foote
Jo M. Weidenhammer
David Saxton
W. R. Munro
Bridgeport Wheel Club
Housatonia House
Washington Bridge
Bridgeport
Housatonic
Milford
Hopkins
New York State
Tate
Bolting scandal at board of aldermen shocks city
In Bridgeport last week James H. Rooney failed as Dog and Liquor Agent bade farewell to the caucus nomine e while Vincent Whitney won. Democrats accused a double cross and ballot stuffing as an investigation begins. Brophy buys cafe and grocery, promising well stocked goods. A Black man was spotted high in a maple tree in a city neighborhood, prompting questions about how he came to be there.
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Rooney
Mr. Ruggles
Sid
Dave O'Rourke
Messrs
Clampett
Hincks
Thompson
Phelan
Lyons
Worthrop
Party
Mvee
Brophy
Thomas Brophy
Main Street
George Wolfram
Railroad Avenue
Bridgeport
H. S. Selleck
Kossuth Street
East Main
Jane Streets
Papa
Pop
Papa Selleck
Selleck
Boy Hunter Fights Coon At Beardsley Park
A tale from a small town recounts Papa Selleck chasing a 15 pound coon that outmaneuvered men, dodged into a chicken coop, and was finally subdued after a brief struggle. The animal may join Beardsley park's collection as Selleck headed to church.
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Papa Selleck
Joe Borrell
French Deputies Seek Verdun Report in Secret Sitting
A motion demanding a secret session of the Chamber of Deputies to hear full explanations on the Verdun operations circulates in the legislative lobby. It has 150 signatures. The motion likely will not be raised until Premier Briand appears before the army committee.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Verdun
Briand
Army Committee
O Neill Boys Return Home After Strenu ous Vaudeville Tour
John Joe and Fred ONeil sons of John J ONeil Olive street stay with parents two weeks after completing a New England vaudeville swing. They plan a quiet Stratford farm summer renovation and nature focus before a long winter tour.
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John
Joe
Fred O'Neil
John J. O’neil
Olive Street
New England
Bridgeport
Stratford
Italians Refute Claim of Trenches Abandoned East of Selz
Rome on May 24 reports an Austrian claim that Italians surrendered trenches near Selz. An official bulletin denies this, saying Italians voluntarily abandoned 50 yards but still held 300 yards of trenches they captured from the enemy. Flowers for Memorial Day. John Reck & Son.
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Rome
Selz
Wedding Rings Your Bride Deserves The Best Gift
Jewelry shop advertises a complete line of wedding rings and gifts including diamonds, watches, silverware, cut glass, clocks, pens, purses, and other items. It promotes quality, style, finish, and brilliance to attract customers planning weddings.
Roosevelt Republican Committee Formed In New York
Waterbury report notes ex-mayor John P. Elton says Roosevelt should be GOP vice or president as the Roosevelt Republican Committee seeks to crystallize Republican demand for his nomination. George von L Meyer chairs. about a dozen members plan to meet Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. The group claims broad sentiment nationwide and aims to unite the party for a strong presidential ticket.
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Waterbury
Navy
Taft
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Elton
Theodore Roosevelt
Union
Woman Executed in Berlin for Triple Murder by Poison
Berlin May 24 Henriette Holstein wife of a Koenigsburg farmer was executed for murdering her husband daughter and stepson by poison in the traditional headsman method with a broad axe. Two Berlin underworld women convicted of murder and robbery await death. The Bank of England shipped 5 000 pounds in sovereigns and 798 000 pounds in bar gold to the United States.
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Berlin
Henriette Holstein
Koenigsburg
Bank of England
United States
Barnum & Bailey Pageant Presents Arabian Nights Spectacle
Barnum and Bailey circuits present Persia or the Pageants of the Thousand and One Nights in Bridgeport on June 9. The production features 1275 actors, 785 horses and 40 elephants in an oriental procession with 3500 costumes. Ottokar Bartik directs, after acclaim at Madison Square Garden.
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Sheherizade
Persia
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Bridgeport
Orient
Ie Circus
Ottokar Bartik
Metropolitan Opera House
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Barnum & Bailey
Greek Union to Build Official Journal In Pittsburgh
The Greek Catholic Union of America votes to erect a building in Pittsburgh for its official newspaper. the current paper is printed in Homestead. Fifty three needy members receive $50 each. Next biennial convention set for Cleveland in 1918. Medals awarded to the Sokol Gymnastic club for an opening night exhibition.
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Pittsburgh
Greek Catholic Union of America
Homestead
Cleveland
Sokol Gymnastic Club
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Bank OF the UT
Eugene Birmingham
Special Jones
Casino
Sam Barrows
Cunnigham
Edward Finlan
Washington Arenu
Joseph Zensch
Hancock Avenue
George Bauer
Beach Avenue
Annie Clancy
Water Street
Charlex Meyer
Reilly Street
Conn. Breweries Co
Housatonic Avenue
City Hotel
Old City
Buckingham
Goodsell
O'Neill Boys
John Reck & Son
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Holcombe
John Beck & Son
Greek Union
Hayes Fish Co
Main St
Corner Elm St
Meat Department
Frankforts
Bologna
Triangle
Grocery Bulletin Queen
del Monte
Public Market& Branch
State & Bank Sts
E. Main ST
Cartwright
Sohn Streaze
THE
John F. Fay
Clarke
George B. Clark
Fuorni
FURNE
Broad ST
Opp. PO
Highland Spring Water
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
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