Aldrich Opens Senate Debate on Financial Bill
Senator Aldrich opened discussion on a Senate substitute for House Bill No. 1, outlining objectives to fix gold as the monetary standard, ensure equal value with gold, and ease tax burdens. He defends bi metallism, details a $150,000,000 gold reserve, and explains sections on silver, currency notes, deposits, denominations, and debt conversion to two percent bonds.
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Banking Bill Promises Increase in National Note Circulation
Congress may modify the national banking act to let banking associations issue currency at a reasonable profit. If enacted, national bank-note circulation could rise substantially, potentially matching bank capitalization as the country’s needs grow. The Rhode Island senate debate and House sessions in Washington follow, with inquiries into government bond deposits and customs site sales. The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee schedules hearings for the Pacific Cable and Panama Canal interests.
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Ship building in 1899 shows slight rise in U S tonnage
Washington reports 954 vessels totaling 267 642 gross tons were built and numbered in 1899, compared with 955 vessels and 237 600 gross tons in 1898. Atlantic and Gulf coast output rose while Pacific and inland boat numbers fell.
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Captain Slocum and Kruger over world round dispute
Capt Slocum recounts his Spray voyage to Cape Town Pretoria meeting President Kruger who insists the world is flat. Dom Paul’s claim of a voyage around the world is contradicted as Kruger argues against roundness. The tale includes Cape observatory visit with Dr. Gill and time aboard with Milner Saunderson and officials.
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Phenomenal demand for Agnew Liver Pills at 10 cents
Ad claims Dr Agnew liver pills cure sluggish liver constipation and irregular bowels, selling at 10 cents per vial. The copy highlights a high demand and urges readers to buy from C. H. Carter and C. Goodale.
Pleads Not Guilty In Embezzlement Case Of Ex Bank President
Charles H. Cole former president of the Globe National bank arrives in Boston with his wife and son after being extradited from Los Angeles on a $900,000 embezzlement warrant. He pleads not guilty at a federal hearing. Bonds set at $59,099 with Morse and Wells as sureties. Case continued to January 18. Cole expresses confidence in his ability to meet charges and welcomes full investigation.
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Chelmsford News Briefs and Upcoming Local Events
Mr E A Stevens now settles in Mountain View California near San Jose and Stanio University where a daughter studies. He has maintained a 70 year subscription to the Lowell Journal. Chelmsford lodge IOOF to hold a hall dance on Tuesday the 16th with Hibbard's orchestra. The first farmers institute of the year will be held at town hall next Wednesday the 10th with Dr Homer J Wheeler as speaker. All Saints and Unitarian services noted with sermon topics and holy communion.
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End of Life Sermon Raises Questions in Graniteville Church
Rev P R Stratton preached on Mat 24 14 at the Methodist church urging reflection on life and judgment as the end nears. He warned all acts face final settlement and urged meaningful, God oriented living before death and the Day of Judgment. The illness delayed the week of prayer. upcoming topics and local notices follow.
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Tina Johnson
North Chelmsford
Arthur Wright
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Middlesex County Notes on Emma James and Local Death
Last Thursday in Middlesex County featured Emma Tuttle James presenting readings from Kipling at the M E church, with two poems sung to music. Mr. Charles F Harris died at his Burlington Avenue home after a week with pneumonia aged 66 years 8 months, leaving a wife and daughter Mrs. Wilson, funeral conducted by Rev H S Dow, with bearers Otis Buck Allen Sheldon B F Kidder Milton Holt. George McLane ill with pneumonia improving. Dorchester guest speaker on Improvement Associations, followed by Auld Lang Syne.
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George McLane
Tewks bury Village Improvement Banquet Honors Town Leaders
The annual banquet of the Tewks bury Village Improvement association attracted prominent town figures. J A Handley led arrangements, red white and blue streamers decked tables, and Edith Forrestal read an original poem recounting the organization's 16 year history. The Mandolin and Guitar club provided music during arrivals and after welcomes by president Mrs W H Lee.
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John K. Berry
Congregational church hosts sermon and school reorganization
Thomas Snell Smith of Ceylon Missionary will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning. The Sunday school reorganized with D. L. Chamberlin as superintendent, Albert W. Davis as assistant, Martha and Sarah Davis as secretary and treasurer, Sydney Davis as librarian, and Hilda Hanson as assistant. An executive committee of seven, including the pastor, was elected to manage funds. Also noted are Christmas thanks from Rev. A. H. Armes and health updates on Mrs. B. F. Blaisdell Jr. and related quarantines. a public sale of Ayshire and Holstein cows will be held at E. A. Blanchard’s residence on Monday Jan 8.
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Martha Davis
Sarah Davis
Sydney Davis
Hilda Hanson
Mary A. Green
George D. Knowlton
Boston
Hamblen
D. W. Robbins
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Private sale of 84 acre Maine farm with fruit and buildings
Mrs. Saran E. Blanchard appointed administratix. The 84 acre farm on high ground with small fruits and buildings is offered at private sale. December record shows D. W. Robbins ploughing with horses. Since January 1, ground is snow covered with temperatures from four to ten degrees below zero locally.
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Store to Let Centrally Located at Low Rent
To let sing tenement in excellent order for $4.50 per month. Other rents listed: $6, $6.50, $7 and $7.50. Save by saving rent. Store to let, fine central location, lowest rent. Apply to T. H. Eliott, 64 Central street.
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