02 Jul 1874
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Newspaper
Weekly Bulletin
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1874
Page
1
The Secretary of the Treasury directs the Assistant Treasurer in New York to sell one million dollars worth of gold every Thursday during July. Postmaster-General Creswell resigns and Eugene Hale of Maine was appointed, taking office on the 1st inst.
The Comptroller of the Currency outlines his interpretation of the June 20 1874 act. National banks abolish circulation reserve but must maintain a deposit reserve per sections 831 and 82 of the National Bank Act. A portion must be on hand and another with reserve agents or cities. Banks must also keep 5 percent of circulation on deposit with the U S Treasury, which may reduce the total reserve on deposits. Signed by John J Knox and sent to Geo L Otis at Commercial National Bank of Chicago.
The Washington Chronicle argues the move to St Louis stems from private matters, noting cordial relations with the Secretary of War but accusing the Army’s command structure of confusion. It claims orders flow from the War Secretary, bypassing Sherman, and criticizes lack of acknowledgment of his letter.
An 1860s Times analysis argues rabies varies little by season and warns against hasty conclusions from hot weather fear. It cites French data, urges humane handling of suspected dogs, and notes two Japanese cadets at Annapolis training with rapid language progress and Congress funded access.
A report notes no cases of hydrophobia hospitalized in the metropolis and only five of twenty five bitten policemen on the sick list. It suggests the fear was not tied to real danger and that mad dogs were likely not truly mad, with many bites resulting from misinterpretation rather than actual risk.
The Queen and the Duchess clash over seating on a royal carriage ride. Victoria upholds Princess of Wales precedence while the Duchess asserts her own status as daughter of the Russian czar. The incident ends with the Duchess absent from a later drawing room due to illness.
The Washington Reporter recounts a Bristow anecdote from Cannonsburg about a spotted calf hide he bought and had tanned with hair on. He wore a sweat made of the skin for three winters and seemed proud, a memory revived by his recent rise to prominence as secretary of the treasury.
A new business vows to preserve the old firm's reputation by supplying top brands, ensuring steady stock, and maintaining a strict one price system that treats all customers with equal business terms.
An advertisement for a local family grocery highlighting best goods and lowest prices. It invites patrons to call, examine products, and compare prices with country produce taken in exchange for top quotations. Located at the NE corner of Main and Market streets in Troy, Illinois.
JUST ISSUED a catalog announcing Fairy Echoes and other new music works. It promotes Peters publishing options for piano, organ, voice, accordion, and concertina methods. Orders are mailed post paid from 599 Broadway New York.
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