Extraordinary general meeting of Chartered Bank of India shareholders
The directors recommend a 15 percent per annum ad interim dividend free of tax for original shares to June 30 and proportionate on new shares. They cite 68 022 pounds half-year profit, 30 percent deposit rise, and plans to grow capital from 800 000 to 1 000 000, amid East district competition and high London money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartered Bank OF India
Australia
China
London
T. A. Mrrcurt
M.P
J. C. Stewart
Chacitan Dae
England
Bombay
Calcutta
Hat
P. Bret
Cuairman
Drowning of Henry Williams in the Severn
Footmarks in mud show a descent to the water where a body was found eight yards from high water. Henry Williams lay face down in mud with a bag of gold and silver in his pocket. The bank manager confirmed the money matched records. No note explains why he left. Coroner cites temporary insanity. Jury finds death due to drowning with unsound mind.
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Gaisford
Berkeley Arms
Berkeley
Henry Williams
Berkeley Bank
Severn
Clark
Carey
Adams
Barnes
Dursley
Hinton
Bryers
Mr. Harris
Mr. Harding
Hin
Mr. Barnes
Thomas Lusty
Severn-point
Forty Thousand Pound Theft Exposed At City Warehouse
Aaron Salomons seeks arrest of his chief clerk John Allen Thornley who absconded after forging and diverting about £40,000 from the London warehouse. Thornley allegedly produced forged bills and letters admitting the scheme, with details of massive prior defalcations and bank deposits. A warrant is granted by Alderman Challis as investigators move to apprehend the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Lewis and Lewis
Ely-place
Alderman Challis
Guildhall
Aaron Salomons
Manchester
London and Westminster Bank
John Allen Thornley
Salomon
Old Change
London
Lothbury
H. A. Joseph
Budge-row
Josiah Forsaith
A. Salomons
James
Jno
A. Thornley
John A. Thornley
Salomons
Meeneys
No. 1
Budgerow
Hyman Aaron Joseph
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