19 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
1
The store boasts the largest straw hat line for men and children in town with a broad range of goods from suits and summer underwear to children's items. It promises the best quality at the lowest prices, plus a refreshing atmosphere of new goods and savings.
New York June 19 Dan's Review notes a steady market upturn as cold weather fades. Retail trade expands with more establishments open and hiring rising, while cautious speculation persists. Stocks strengthen with 750000 shares bought in three days. June earnings up and near 1892 levels. Tonnage improves, especially westbound iron products, glass, sugar, and farm machinery. Failures despite gains show 34344 in two weeks to June 10, with year-over-year comparisons and sector breakdowns for manufacturing and trading.
Baseball scores from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington games with hits and errors for Cleveland Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia and Louisville. Standings show Baltimore Boston Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburgh Louisville Washington St Louis with win loss tallies and percentages.
A Kentucky tornado caused destruction near Irvington with two people killed. The dispatch also notes an Indian moon celebration, a New York Corporation Counsel ruling on street railroad franchises, senate bills for public buildings in Cleveland and Metsport, Pa, and a judge acquitting sugar industry contumely charges. Rev Lorenzo D McCabe D D LL D former Ohio Western University professor and Methodist theologian died at Delaware Ohio at age eighty one.
A remarkable weather pattern in Indianapolis followed a night of nearly half an inch of rain. Early morning temperatures varied from 62 to 75 degrees, with Chicago at 58 and Lauraville 10 degrees warmer, prompting telegrams for verification from Washington and Chicago weather bureaus.
Chicago dispatch reports Julia Marlowe will star separately next season. She has traveled to Europe to secure new plays and will perform under Mr Frohman’s management. Her husband Robert Taber will stage her productions, and domestic relations remain unchanged.
The training ship Alliance under Commander Manney has arrived from New York. It will take on 162 apprentice boys for a summer cruise to European waters, sailing from Newport in the coming days.
A mortgage for 456 dollars from the West Troy Waterworks company to the American Loan and Trust Company of New York was filed in the Saratoga County Clerk's office on June 19. The record confirms the loan and location in Saratoga.
London June 19 The Prince of Wales presided over a banquet at the Imperial Institute honoring colonial premiers. Hundreds attended, wearing decorations as dignitaries from across the empire gathered. The Prince toasted the Queen and urged unity, with cheers and sincere praise for the colonies and their leaders. Prominent attendees included Salisbury Chamberlain Rosebery Laurier and many other statesmen, officials, and dignitaries.
In Southampton on June 19 the coroner and jury examined the British steamship Scot related to the death of Barney Barnato. The inquest concluded the cause of death as drowning while temporarily insane.
Secretary Al ger agreed to hear TS. Clarkson, president of the New York and New Jersey Bridge company, who left Wednesday after the company applied to change its bridge plans affecting the badge franchise.
The state agricultural department has completed the apportionment of money to agricultural societies under chapter 61 of the laws of 1396. The total sum apportioned is Ba aye, divided among agricultural societies.
Former New York State Agricultural Commissioner Schraub in Albany consulting with Attorney General Hancock on pursuing Phillip D Armour Co for oleomargarine law violations. Appellate division ruling affirms Syracuse Justice McLennan order allowing state agents to inspect railroad and express company books to track shipments into the state.
British steel cruiser Pallas commanded by Captain Hampage arrives in upper Boston Harbor at 3 15 am from Halifax and salutes the harbor with 21 guns. After ceremonies Captain Hampage visits the British consul. Also reported are the recovery of a lost torpedo at Monmouth Beach by the Porter, a near-sinking race with a Sandy Hook boat, the death of Andrew Bunton, and injuries from a circus balcony collapse in Wisconsin and related incidents.
Saratoga June 19 Fireman Harvey Strong of an Adirondack freight train acted swiftly when a child was found on the track. He sprang from the locomotive to the sideboard and jumped to the ground securing the child as the train slowed, just in time to avert disaster.
The National Association of Burial Case Manufacturers ceased to exist after years of internal disputes. Report says members argued over pricing and competition with outside manufacturers, details kept private by insiders.
Emperor Francis Joseph hosted two audience meetings in Vienna June. First he received Bartert Tripp the United States minister to Austria-Hungary, who presented letters of recall. Later he welcomed Charlemagne Tower the new United States minister and received his credentials.
In Boson on June 19 James B Jinkins aged 34 committed suicide at his boarding house using a razor in front of his wife and child. Officials report depression and ill health as the stated cause.
Boston June 19 about 3 million dollars of state bonds were purchased by a syndicate led by J P Morgan Co Blake Brothers and Kidder Peabody Co They are 3 percent 30 year bonds issued for various purposes and cover all bonds to be issued this year.
Little work done as a 10 percent ad valorem tariff proposal is discussed in the Senate with Democrats Bacon, Vent, Jones of Arkansas and Tillman heatedly exchanging views on the tariff and political reform. Morgan later moves to add a 10 percent duty on items on the free list with exceptions, noting the Wilson tax remains in force via Supreme Court changes. Nominations confirmed include Kutchin, Boatman, Morris, Millis, Simpson, Pope, and Hester with various ranks in Alaska fisheries and the Navy and Army.
In Washington on June 13 advocates in the senate propose an increased wool duty across classes with higher rates for grease unskirted and washed wool. The plan, backed by 12 or more senators from wool states, contrasts with House and Me Kinley terms and could trigger a Republican caucus if not conceded. Also noted is the Massachusetts battleship leaving for St Johns to participate in Shaw monument events before returning for its yearly naval tour.
Cashier William E. Scott of the New York Central railroad is now estimated to have misappropriated more than double the initial $500, according to an ongoing audit begun last November. Auditor Pollack leads the inquiry but declines to comment on the shortage. Carey B. Thayer, longtime Northfield Savings Bank cashier, dies suddenly at 78. Delk hanged for Sheriff Gwynn murder in Atlanta as 4,000 spectators look on.
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