German municipal savings banks as model for empire
The article reports William E. Curtis on Germany's thrift system run by municipal governments, not central authorities. It notes high deposits, widespread accounts including children, and an 8 percent interest rate. It discusses investment flexibility, regional offices, and debates on adopting a postal system like France, with calls to extend coverage to farmers and workers, referencing Emperor Frederick.
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William E. Curtis
Berlin
Chicago
Germany
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Postal Savings Bank
Common Council
Dresden
Aix-la-Chapelle
Altona
Komische Zeitung
Frederick
Counterfeit bill chain of debt loss mystery at bank
A banker finds a $10 bill and uses it to settle debts as it passes through the economy from butcher to farmer to merchant to washerwoman. The note proves counterfeit, leaving financial losses to be traced among participants. Only question remains: who bears the total loss and how.
Miner’s Life Hidden in Dark Hours and Daily Strains
The miner endures lonely underground hours and cold meals while nightly candlelight compounds fatigue. His hard earnings feed households, clothing, and shoes for his family. His pay circulates through dry goods, meat, and produce, sustaining local commerce and farmers who profit from mining communities.
Austrian Astronomer Predicts Earth Destruction by Comet
An Austrian astronomer forecasts the earth will be destroyed by a comet collision on November 13, 1899. An American expert estimates the prediction has about one chance in two hundred sixty one million of coming true.
Boise Judge Rules State Wins Against ILC Bondsmen
On September 28 Judge Stew art of Boise awarded judgment for 817,599.95 and interest since January 1695 to the State against ILC and Hattabaugh, former Latah county treasurer, who deposited the State taxes in his bank that failed. Appeal likely on ground state claim against county rather than ex-treasurer.
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Stewart
Boise
ILC
Hattabaugh
Latah
District Court Docket Challis Oct 11 1897
District Court docket lists cases before Judge Albert C. Bomar in Challis on October 11 1897. Names include Edward E. Dunphy vs W S Chambers Peter Johnson vs Idaho Mining & Milling Co Wm J Bowen vs John G Morrison Lars P Jacobsen vs Joseph Cresto and others. Also mentions receivership and county board suit against stage company.
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Challis
Edward E. Dunphy
Chambers
Peter Johnson
Idahope Mining & Milling Company
Wm. J. Bowen
John G. Morrison
Lars P. Jacobsen
Joseph Cresto
W. T. Reeves
N. J. Sharp
Paul P. Lawson
A. McFadden
The
Lucky Boy Mining Co
Albert C. Bomar
Della B. Willis
Thos. Jose
Wm. H. Male
Robert Y. Street
Ida Street
Geo. G. Shaver
Oscar E. Penwell
Michael O. Spahn
Albert Neubert
Chas. E. Thim
C. Bunting & Co
Oscar EB. Penwell
LIAS SUMMONS IN IDAHO DISTRICT COURT
The State of Idaho summons John G Morrison in Custer County to answer a complaint for debt. Plaintiff claims five hundred forty two dollars and fifty cents with interest, plus costs, based on promissory notes dated 1801 and 180? Endorsed by Daniel Murphy. Default will seek judgment. Publication dated Oct 12, 1307.
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District Court of the Fourth Judicia District
State of Idaho
Custer
William J. Bowen
John G. Morrison
Anne
Ron
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
Guster
Aaster
P. Tit Ut Bonanga Vty
Danial Murphy
Iwi
Dolinra
Fle
Kale
B. Keyes
Clark
J. Sharp
M.A. Brown
Atiya
Notice to Tex Payers Delinquent Taxes 1897 Challis
Notice under an 1895 act that all taxes become delinquent on the first Monday in January 1898 with 3 percent penalty if unpaid before that date and 6 percent after plus 1 percent monthly interest. Personal property must be paid by December 1, 1897 if sale to enforce collection. J F Wilkinson Assessor and Collector Challis October 5 1897.
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J. F. Wilkinson
Challis
Barnum Given Front Seat at Dr Collyer’s Church Show
The New York Sun recalls an occasion when P. T. Barnum entered Dr Collyer’s church and was moved to a backseat. The clergyman asked an usher to seat Barnum in his pew citing Barnum’s generosity at his own shows.
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New York Sun
P. T. Barnum
Dr. Collyer
Barnum
London Times Opposes Henry George for New York Mayor
The London Times opposes Henry George s candidacy for mayor of New York as he is the nominee of the silver men. That reason stands as a major factor in the paper s view of his election prospects.
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The
London Times
Henry George
New York
Farmer’s Wife Sees Sugar Tariff Cut Egg Prices
A farmer’s wife who sells ten dozen eggs at market learns that a tariff raising sugar costs raises egg prices less. She notes the tariff’s effect departs from her earlier eight dozen egg sales three months earlier as she studies the tariff bill’s impact.
Hotel Ad in Challis Promises Superior Dining
When in Challis be sure and stop at this hotel. The tables are always supplied with the best the market affords, and they can not be surpassed in Custer county. Commodious sample rooms for traveling men.
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Challis
Custer County
Shipments Marked Care B H C Stage Co
The notice indicates shipments marked Care B H C Stage Co via Blackfoot will be shipped promptly and following standard handling procedures to ensure timely delivery and tracking.
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B.H. & C. Stage Co
Blackfoot
Blacksmith Services for Horses Up to Four Shoes
W. E. Hanna Prop offers blacksmithing and trotting shoeing for horses up to No 4 shoes at 82 per head. All other work priced proportionally. Guaranteed satisfaction or no charge. Call for service at 7 Ipaxo.
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W. E. Hanna
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