Subscriptions Open for 3 Per Cent Bond Loan of 1898
Treasury announces a $200 million 3 percent bond issue to fund war expenditures. Subscriptions at par close July 14 1898 at 8 p m. Bonds issued August 1 1898 and redeemable in coin after ten years. Denominations range $20 to $10 000 with quarterly interest. Subscriptions by individuals under 500 dollars allotted in full. larger sums delayed and allocated by size. Deposits of 2 percent required for >$500 allotments with instalment plan possible.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Trent
Opposition to Eight Hour Law for Government Contractors
A Senate education and labor subcommittee heard from corporate representatives opposing extending the eight hour law to government contractors. Shipbuilders and steel firms argued compliance would ruin bidding, require universal eight hour work, and threaten ongoing contracts with Russia and Japan. Subcontractors said they would not renew deals if the law passed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Charles Cramp
Cameron
William FE. Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Higgins
Delaware
Payson
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
R. P. Lindemann
Davenport
Bethlehem Steel and Tron Company
James Gailey
Corey
Carnegie Company
Cramp
Russia
Japan
Newport News
Mr. Payson
Lindeman
Bethlehem Works
United States Bond Subscription Details for 1898 War Loan
The notice explains United States bonds as secure, tax free, and readily marketable. It outlines subscribing to the 1898 war loan at par before July 14, 1898, via blank forms from post offices or banks, with remittance by currency, drafts, or money orders. Subscriptions are entered upon receipt and begin accruing interest. bonds delivered with a 3 percent interest check from subscription entry to August 1.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wash- Sai
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Orleans
San Francisco
United States
Treasury
Treasury Department
Division of Loans and Currency
Washington
DD. C
D. C
Ends of Bering Sea fisheries claims settled
Washington June 16 Judge Day handed Sir Julian Pauncefote a draft for 473151.26 dollars in full payment of the joint commission award under the 1892 Paris arbitration. Seizures by U S revenue cutters and naval ships against British Columbia sealing vessels led to compensation after the Paris tribunal found no exclusive U S jurisdiction beyond three miles. The year of seizures followed by a modus vivendi effectively bars sealing vessels during breeding season.
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Washington
Bering Sea
Day
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Joint Commission
Paris Tribunal of Arbitration
Congress
U. S. Revenue
British Columbia
Three Mile Hmit
Great Britain
Nominations Confirmed for Army Officers in Senate Action
Washington June 16 The Senate confirmed the nomina tions for officer appointments in the volunteer army including Captain A A Ames Jr of Massachusetts in the First Regiment Engineers and Paymaster H B Hay The President announced plans to send tomorrow a long list of about 150 to 200 appointments of lieutenants in the army.
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Washington
Senate
A. A. Ames, Jr
Massachusetts
H. B. Hay
Troops for Porto Rico Invasion Planned at 16,000
Washington reports war department aims to use about 35 transports for the Porto Rico invasion, carrying 15,000 to 20,000 men with gear. Sources say Spanish forces in Puerto Rico may total around 10,000, with plans hinging on Secretary Alger and General Miles. Embarkation likely from Atlantic coast ports, possibly Fernandina, Savannah, or other nearby sites.
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Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
Department
Santiago
United States Army
Act&e
San Juan
Alger
Miles
Atlantic
Fernandina
Fila
Savannah
Meiklejohn
Thei
Gulf
Quartermaster’s Department
Tampa
Boston Defeats Washington in Well Played Pitchers Battle
Boston won a tight game against Washington in a pitchers duel as both teams were without several stars. Lowe led the home club, Silivett at short and Collins at third shone, Weyhing pitched for Washington, shaping a tough challenge. Score:
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Boston
Washington
Washingtons
Lowe
Silivetts
Collins
Weyhing
Baseball Scores From City Parks Rally Season Week
At St Louis Rain. At Boston Boston 2 Washington 1. At Chicago Chicago 9 Cincinnati 1. At New York New York Hl Philadelphia 3. At Brooklyn Baltimore 6 Brooklyn.
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St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Louisville
Ean Tigen
Senate debate on Sioux annuities bill and bank charter
In Congress the Senate spent an hour on restoring annuities to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands before resuming the international American bank incorporation bill. A test vote shows a Senate majority favoring the amendment and a final vote is expected tomorrow. The House examined the deficiency bill but did not finish, with plans to likely take it up again tomorrow unless the private calendar is pressed.
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Washington
Sisseton
Wahpeton
Senate
International American Bank
Clerks Not Scarce in War Department Report
Washington June 16 Asst Secy Meiklejohn announced that business conditions in the war department no longer require more clerks. More than two thousand applications for clerk ships are on file.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
War Department
Canal feasibility and cost faces Senate panel
Washington June 16 Prof Haupt of the Nicaraguan canal commission testified before the Senate committee. He stated the proposed canal is entirely feasible and estimated construction costs between 90000000 and 95000000 dollars.
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Washington
Haupt
Nicaraguan Canal Commission
Senate
Manila Defenses Tighten as Spanish Holdouts Brace for Siege
Madrid reports Captain General Augusti says Manila is surrounded and a last stand will be made. Strong fortifications, blocked communications, and concentrated garrisons mark a grave situation with white civilians preferring bombardment over insurgent mistreatment. News on Luzon telegraph lines cut and local militia desertions rise. Premier Sagasta notes two Luzon provinces remain loyal amid the crisis.
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Madrid
Augusti
Manila
Monet
Bank of Spain
Vizcayas Islands
Mindanao
Philippine
Iloilo
Panay
Luzon
Vizcayas
Santiago de Cuba
Sagasta
Scores From Recent Games Across Cities
In Providence R I Buffalo beat Providence 7 to 2. At Haas Eminent defeated Springfield 7 to 5. Lancaster defeated Read 5 to 0. Taunton beat New Bedford 14 to 7. Pawtucket won 6 to 3 over Fall River. Syracuse triumphed over Montreal 10 to something. Hartford edged Allentown 6 to 5. Wilkesbarre lost 4 to 1 against Toronto.
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Providence
R. I. Buffalo
Springfield
Lancaster
Read
Taunton
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Fall River
Syracuse
Pawtucket Pitcher Todd Attracts National League Buyers
Pawtucket Rhode Island June 1 The work of pitcher Todd of the Pawtucket club is remarkable. Two National League clubs are considering buying him. He has pitched 12 games this season winning 11 with nine straight wins. His only loss came at New Bedford May 14. In the last seven games 29 hits were made off him averaging four per game.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Todd
New Bedford
Pitcher Dominates Opponents With Low Hit Totals
The pitcher limited opponents to three hits in three games and to two to four hits in others, allowing nine hits total across multiple outings for an average of about seven percent per game. He has batted strongly with a .351 average.
Three Year Sentence For Lowell Man In Accidental Shooting
A Lowell man Cornelius Mahoney received a three year term in the house of correction after a Cambridge jury found him guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon in the accidental shooting of John McCabe. The trial also saw verdicts of guilty for John 8 H Jones and Marie Collins on related charges, with sentences issued for several other cases including breaking and entering and larceny.
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Boston
John
H. Jones
Marie Collins
Mast Cambridge
Jones
Collins
Portland Street
Cambridgeport
Murray and
Deehan
Almy
Biddeford
Joseph F. Norton
George A. Cole
Summer Street
Cambridge
House of Correction
Charles A. McKenzie
Massachusetts Reformatory
Cornelius ©. Mahoney
Lowell
John McCabe
John J. Corkery
Michael Devlin
Mahoney
McCarthy
McCabe
John J. Cannon
Lsaceny
Fay Bros
Germany Maintains Neutral Stance In World War I
Berlin reports no change in Germanys neutrality policy at outbreak of the war. Emperor William pledged to act impartially and avoid actions harming commerce or German citizens abroad in the United States. Government stance not to be judged by hostile press or public opinion in Germany.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
William
United States
Manila
Boarding and lodging house for sale in central city
FOR SALE. Boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture all rooms full and in a central city location price 850. FOR SALE. Boarding and lodging house of 13 rooms in a fine location with modern improvements price 375. T. H. ELLIOTT 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Maltox Promises New Life Boost for Blood
Maltox claims to revitalize blood and renew energy, promising improved vitality for users. The advertisement emphasizes enhanced circulation and daily stamina, presenting the product as a quick, tangible health aid.
Bargain Parade of Ladies Parasols At Low Prices
Special lot from Parasol and Gorset Dept offers ladies silk parasols worth 2 to 3.50 now 1.39 in black and color. Other parasols valued 3 to 4.50 priced 1.98. Also linen parasols and children's parasols at 19¢, 25¢, 39¢ and 49¢.
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Pinaud
Mennen
Ebig
Special Friday and Saturday Bargains
A two day Slaughter Sale offers deep cuts on ladies undergarments. Corset covers drop from 17c to 9c, trimmed corset covers to 12 1 2c, 290 hamburg lace trimmed corner covers to 19c. Plain tucked drawers 3c and 19c per pair. Hamburg trimmed drawers 39c now 45c per pair. Hamburg lace trimmed night robes 5c off to 49c, prettily trimmed robes 69c, handsomely trimmed robes 98c from 1.49.
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Hamburg
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