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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1896

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Treasury bonds draw record bids as Morgan syndicate leads

Washington February 6 1895 treasury bids flood in for new bonds with J P Morgan Deutsche Bank of Berlin and Harvey Wisk & Sons leading a syndicate to take the entire issue at about 110 77 percent. Corrected figures show 4640 bona fide bids totaling 55326880 with many small offers from banks and private individuals signaling renewed public confidence. The Morgan group expects roughly one tenth of the issue, while the treasury labors to finalize allocations and adjust readings amid scattered bid corrections.

Washington Treasury Carlisle White House Cleveland Michigan Texas Fignover National bank J.P. Morgan Harvey Fisk & Son De her bank of Berlin treasury department Sfteen Godlock Morgan J. P. Morgan Deutsche bank Berlin Germany Harvey Wisk & Sons New York Pwerpont Morgan United States tary Treasury Actuary actuary of the treasury Wall Street New York stack exchange Daily News

Blood On Clothing In Mrs. Grant Murder Case

Dr. Wood of Harvard university reports blood on the dress worn by Mr. Quinlan the night of Mrs. Sophia Grant's murder in Charlestown. He says the blood covers both sides of the garment as if the wearer was struck in the presence of the clothed person. The full report has not yet been given to police.

Boston Wood Harvard university Quinlan Sophia Grant Charlestown

Poisoner Found? Bart on the Run in Philadelphia Case

Police seek George Barton who confessed to placing arsenic in coffee causing the sickness of Josiah Heich elderfer and Miss Annie Tate. Barton said his father and stepmother live in Boston and he has an uncle in Freehold New Jersey. He had worked for Niehelder as a body servant and fled after the poisoning at Prestley’s dinner. Tate from Altoona has a sister Mrs Jennie Harriss in Hollidaysburg.

Philadelphia Annie Yate Josiah Heichelderfer joan George Burton Boston Freehold Niehelder Frestley

Favor the Rebels The Senate Considers Cuban Belligerent Rights

Washington and Havana report ongoing U S debate over recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents. A Senate substitute seeks neutrality while granting belligerent rights in U S ports, likely prompting renewed discussion and possible recognition in coming days. The Cuban fight and Spanish actions in Paso Real near Palma are also detailed.

Washington congress Cuba senate United States Spain Maceo Guboya Galicia San Quintan Kovia Alfonso Nil Liens Lison eney Luque Mijarez Perez

Guilty of Arson in Charlotte Parochial School Fire

Rev. Jollin M. Fitzgerald was found guilty of arson in the second degree after a four hour jury deliberation in Rochester. Judge denied a new trial and set Saturday for sentencing. The crime carries a maximum penalty of fifteen years in state prison.

Tether Witegerald Rochester Norchester Jollin M. Fitzgerald Charlotte Father Fitzgerald

Boston to Establish City Board of Elections

In a legislative session yesterday afternoon a bill was introduced to create a four member bi partisan board of elections for Boston. Appointments by the governor with council consent would run five years with a chairman earning 5090 dollars and other members 1500 dollars each.

Boston Taero

Canada backs loyalty to throne in united empire stance

In Ottawa the Canadian house of commons passed a unanimous resolution expressing unwavering loyalty to the British throne and constitution. Members pledged to defend imperial integrity and honor, while cultivating friendly relations with the United States, amid debates on empire unity and potential tribunals. The Daily News called the measure a model message of loyal sentiment.

Otiasva house of commons McNeil United Kingdom nho Canada United States Afr Davies England Richard Cartwright Deven Foster Great Britain Laurier London The Daily News today

Dunraven silent on yacht matters in Glasgow speech

In Glasgow a speech by Lord Dunraven focused entirely on politics with no reference to the New York Yacht Club findings on his charges against the Defender. Rumors of a further statement to push fraud claims in the Tate races and resign from the New York Yacht Club remain unverified.

Glasgow Lord Dunraven New York Yacht club Dunraven Tate international New Yr Yacht club Iilish

Convicted arsonist in Rutland barn fire case

In superior court yesterday Benjamin F Townsend was found guilty of burning George T P Calhoun’s Rutland barn on Nov 25. Calhoun died during the arson investigation. Also noted is the death of Lady Jane Wilde widow of Sir William Wilde and Oscar Wilde’s mother. A Mongarian Jemmitz was convicted of first degree murder in the Rinckman mine case, with evidence pointing to spousal sanction.

Worerster superior criminal court Benjawin FL Townsend George TP Calhoun Rutland Calhoun Jane Wilde Tondon Jane cesen Wilde William Robert Wills Wilde Ireland Oscar Wilde Reranger Wilkesbarre Jemmitz Yiesley Rinckman

Majority Voted Down in District of Columbia Bill

The District of Columbia appropriation bill failed 143 to 135 in the House amid strong party divisions. Democrats opposed it along with some Republicans over secular and private charitable funds. the bill was recommitted to revise charity allocations.

District of Columbia Washington house Grosvenor committee on appropriations Crisp. Wein Gary

Tucker Murder Mystery Verdict in Yonkers Case

Yonkers New York coroner and jury rule Mrs. Tucker died by strangulation from an unknown assailant. They hold John F. Myers and Michael Brrees for grand jury action while James Lillis is released on bond.

Yonkers XN. Y Miles Mrs. Tucker Annie B. Tucker John F. Myers Michael Brrees James Lillis

Five Killed and Thirty Wounded in Sala Rioting

Reports from Sala Piedmont say a tax riot grew violent as troops were deployed to restore order. The mob resisted dispersal and the soldiers fired, leaving five dead and about thirty wounded. Concurrent items note Democratic State Central Committee plans, pigeon shooting at Monte Carlo, and appointments in Scranton diocese.

Tome Sala Piedmont Philadelphia kh. E. Wright democratic state central committee

Lamington Srecked On Great South Beach After Steamer Strikes

Patchogue L I Feb 6 The British fruit steamer Lamington grounded at Great South Beach dangerous coast with rescuers using the breeches buoy to save crew and passengers Though cargo including currants oranges and onions will be landed in small boats two miles away the wreck of the Girekaut lies nearby and the schooner Place has a fatal past with sailors frozen to death An independent passenger James Brady voiced anger at the handling and noted limited food with one more round remaining Merritt wrecking tugs moved in to haul the steamer clear at the next favorable tide.

Patchogue L. L Great South Beach Lamington James Brady Merritt

Harvard President Eliot’s annual report highlights studies and athletics

Harvard University overseers receive President Eliot’s report outlining changes in study arrangements and issues facing the divinity department. He reviews athletic regulation since 1882 praising the athletic committee and noting that collegiate sports require steady control to curb excesses. Harrisburg authorities delay execution of Robert Mosby to allow pardon board review.

Eliot Boston Harvard university Harvard UWarvard

Fort Stanwix Bank Failure Probed in New York

Washington Feb 6 Comptroller Eckels sends Bank Examiner Lynch to aid Bank Examiner Van Vranken in probing the failure of the Fort Stanwix national bank in New York. Also Washington Feb 6 bills in the House include authorizing fifty first class torpedo boats at up to 175000 each and six torpedo vessels costing up to 300000 each with 11750000 total appropriated.

Fort Stanwix Washington Eckels Lynch Van Vranken Fort Stanwiz N. Y national bank Mary Me. Low M. X

Bulgarian ruler claim eyed by Constantinople conference

Constantinople dispatch reports Bulgarian prime minister Stoiloff to meet the sultan today seeking recognition of Prince Ferdinand as Bulgaria’s ruler. In New York, February 6, Charles A L Sprague named receiver for Recamier Manufacturing Company following insolvency petition by Harriet Hubbard Ayer and F J Sprague.

Prince Ferdinand London Constantinople Stoiloff Ferdinand Bulgaria Recamier Company New_York Charles AL Sprague Recamier Manufacturing company Harriet Hubbard Ayer F. J. Sprague

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