Navy board settles rank pride over visiting cards
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte settles a dispute about the use of rear admiral on visiting cards by the chief constructor. He states bureau heads have true rank as rear admirals for the time in office, but often styled by official title. The issue is deemed a matter of taste, not policy, and no further action is needed on Upshur’s complaint.
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Provisions for Fleet Ship Celtic to Load Supplies
Orders sent to the New York Navy Yard commandant to ready the Celtic for a January arrival from San Francisco. The cargo includes 400000 pounds of beef 10000 pounds of mutton 20000 pounds of chicken 300600 pounds of potatoes 10000 pounds of cheese and 100 tons of ice with hundreds of tons of ordinary provisions for the West Indies Atlantic fleet winter maneuvers.
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Tobacco markets show steady demand across Virginia belts
Tobacco sales rose on several Virginia markets over the week, with mild weather aiding handling. Lynchburg reports 940,000 pounds received last week, prices steady to up for lugs and mid grades, while high leaf and wrappers fetch strong rates. South Boston notes 300,000 to 350,000 pounds sold weekly with upgrades to 14 cents. farmers eye larger crops pending labor. Dur ham and Petersburg report firm, improving prices, and plans for larger crops as labor prospects shift. A separate note records the government tug Rocket grounding near Craney Island before being refloated.
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Public buys stocks as money rates ease in a strong week
New York reports last week featured persistent stock strength led by public buying and rumors around select issues. Wall Street saw limited impact from large speculative selling, with money flowing into low priced shares and continued consolidation in rail and industrial stocks. English and European markets eased as money rates fell, supporting a generally favorable tone for American rails, mercantile firms, and manufacturers.
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Copper Scarcity and Wall Street Dividend Debates
The piece argues copper use in small, wasteful items drives price rises and urges reconsideration of dividend policies. It contrasts American practices with English and European norms, noting a preference for fixed, steadily growing payouts to curb speculation and hidden equity. It highlights Union Pacific and Great Northern stock questions and cites the American Suppressing Company as a related interest.
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Trade with Netherlands and Belgium shows large US exports
The Bureau of Statistics reports US exports to the Netherlands in 1880 at 73 million dollars and imports 22 million. Belgium trade totals include 28.5 million exports and 26 million imports. Notes call both nations major gateways to eastern markets, with 1905 copper exports to the Netherlands at 20 million and diamonds at 9 million. 1906 Belgium cotton exports 4.25 million and rubber imports 4.5 million plus diamonds and precious stones 6.5 million.
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Good Crops in Europe Report Highlights Warmth and Humidity
The December foreign crop report from the Department of Agriculture notes unseasonably warm weather and high humidity across Europe. Early sown crops germinated well and are in strong condition, while late sowings are extensive and cause for concern.
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