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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1869
Page
3
Fragmented columns report tax reminders complaints offices and secular notices alongside weather quirks stray notices about theater and instrument bands and local business updates including a moon partial eclipse and new hotel openings with scattered civic items and social anecdotes.
A scanned panel discusses loaning money on real estate under 1868 banking law, monthly returns by banks and building associations, and names several local directors. It includes public notices on poison rat remedies, appointments of deputies in Berks and Lebanon counties, German language instruction in schools, and a note urging public schools to reintroduce German.
At Third and Franklin streets, Charles Grant, a boarder, faced larceny charges for taking George S. Yoder’s pocket book and Mrs. Margaret Angarndt’s watch and chain. Evidence focused on Grant’s morning presence in Yoder’s room. verdict: guilty but a new-trial motion anticipated.
The article reviews market activity for call loans, government bonds, and stock board dealings, noting ample capital, potential attempts by bulls to raise loan rates, and variable demand for cash. It also analyzes the Reading and Philadelphia Railroad Company annual report, its expanded railway length, debt, profits, and the need for further capital to fund new track and coal transportation improvements.
The case of a woman charged with causing the death of a illegitimate child was heard in Lehigh County Courts. A jury found the defendant guilty after testimony detailing December birth and concealment of the infant. A motion for a new trial was reserved for April.
Fires at Caldwell and Co jewelry palace on Ninth and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia trigger two explosions and risk to workers. Continetal Hotel and Howell and Bro. buildings threatened as flames engulf upper floors. total losses estimated near 1 million dollars with stock and building damage about 700000 and 500000 respectively. Two clerks at Oakwell's store reported missing as fire crews struggle to contain the blaze.
An old patent medicine notice promotes Sir James Clarke's Female Pills as a remedy for obstetric and female ailments. The ad claims quick regularity and strong effects, advises on cautious use, and offers a mailing address for ordering and accompanying instructions.
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