Public Laws and Militia Appropriation Act of 1896
Public Acts from September 1896 revise militia funding and state spending. Chapters 410 411 and 412 authorize ten thousand three hundred dollars for militia and military affairs, outline allocations for jurors and witnesses, and propose a state debt expansion to two hundred fifty thousand dollars to be approved by voters. The measures take effect upon passage.
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General Assembly
General Laws
Supreme Court
Providence County Court House
Washington County
State Board of Health
Towit
Chapter 41 A Act on Gold Obligations Passed Oct 2 1896
A 1896 act requires all notes or bonds of the state to be paid in gold coin of the United States or its equivalent when due, effective upon passage. It outlines the state’s obligation terms and the standard weight and fineness for payment.
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General Assembly
United States
National Democratic Party
National Democratic
Natonal Democratic Party
John M Palmer
Illinois
Simon B. Buckner
Kentucky
Board of State House Commissioners
State Board of Education
City of Providence
Smith and Francis
Insurance Brokers Act and Related Provisions
The text outlines an 1896 act establishing an insurance broker definition, licensing by the insurance commissioner for a ten dollar fee, term of certificates for one year, revocation grounds, and exemptions for veterans. It also contains sections on penalties for unlicensed brokerage, a hospital corps act, and highway and education board changes in Providence with implementation slated upon passage.
Amendment to General Laws on Normal Schools and Travel Grants
Chapter 419 amends Chapter 63 to allow normal school trustees to pay up to ten dollars per quarter for travel to resident pupils living beyond five miles, with annual travel funds capped at two thousand dollars. Provisions apply to admitted students who attend regular sessions and follow regulations. Chapter 420 amends General Provisions relating to Public Schools. Passed October 2, 1896.
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General Assembly
Amendment acts on costs and insolvent estate in Rhode Island
The text outlines multiple sections amending General Laws including Section 14 of Chapter 229 on complaints by welfare and prison officials, Section 58 of Chapter 274 on administration costs in insolvency, and a provision repealing inconsistent acts. It also authorizes the Quartermaster General to purchase four caissons for the First Machine Battery with a $1600 appropriation.
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Rhode Island Society For the
State Charities and Corrections
Cranson
Department of the State Reform School
General Assembly
United States
Rhode Island
Quartermaster General
State payment provision for act enforcement and audit
This section directs the quartermaster general to comply with the act using funds not otherwise appropriated, with the state auditor ordered to issue a payment order on the general treasurer upon governor approved vouchers, and states the act takes effect from the date of certification.
Keeping Her Watch In Order At A Cafe
A Detroit Free Press item recalls women discussing watches as one keeps hers in order with no repairs cost. The exchange shows a clever stance on practical care, winding none, and years of reliable use amid amused questions from companions. A humorous aside ends the vignette.
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Detroit Free Press
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Great Salt Pond
New Shorehan
New Shoreham
Insurance Commissioner
Cavalry
State House and Normal School
City of
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Charles P. Bennett
Stranger
Richmond Dispatch
Isabel
Mr. Spooner
Chicago
Puritana
Crosby
Albert Shaw
Board of Library Commissioners of
New Hampshire
Times
the Review OF Reviews CQ
Astor Place, New York
U.S. Dental Association
S.J. Sherman
S. J. Sherman
Tremont St
Boston
Hope Street
Bristol
Charles Elizabeth
Joseph
Minnie J. Gilrey
John J. Christie
R. I
Uardian
Eva May Colem
Ward
Frank M. Dimond
Brietol
B.h.gladding
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New York
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A. A. Walker
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W. Fred Fish
John Lake
Westminster Street
Providence, A
Dire James M. Kimball
Albert L. Calder
Hezekiah Conant
Bam
L. P. Colt
Joan P. Campbell
Henry R. Barker
Henry B. Winship
William R. Dafee
A. Robertson
Joseph Hartorns
Samuel P. Colt
Joshua M. ‘Addeman
Cyrus P. Bro Santatary
Waldo M. Pace
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Sterns Hotchinsa
George T. Biss
Horace M. Bags
Olney T. Dolan
P. Wetmore
Y. O, Arnold, Deman
W. T. C. Wardwell
L. F. Gorhamws
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Dr. BR. Conklin
Columbia Veterinary College of
N. Y. City
Bennett’s Drug Store
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Warren, R. I
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