CENSUS INFORMATION
Rhode Island
Rhode Island, and especially the city of Providence, has long been prominent in the manufacture of jewelry, which, next to the textiles, is the most important industry in the state. All varieties and grades of jewelry are produced. The industry dates back to the Revolution, but it was the ingenuity of a Providence goldsmith in 1794 which firmly established it in that city. While manufacturers in Newark and New York city were turning out products of pure gold and silver, wrought by hand, Nehemiah Dodge invented a process for “filling” the gold with cheaper materials, and at about the same time applied machinery to the manufacture. The process by which this much cheaper product was obtained soon became known to other manufacturers in the city and was carried across the state line to Attleboro, Mass, a town which now rivals Providence in this industry. The reputation of Providence in this branch of manufactures attracted a skilled workman in the precious metals from Birmingham, England, in 1846, one Thomas H. Lowe, who improved the filling process, thus further reducing the cost of manufacture. In the year 1812 the jewelry manufactures of the city of Providence were valued at $100,000. In 1856 the product amounted to $2,696,000, while in the present census there are 214 establishments engaged in this industry, with a capital of $8,899,702 and giving employment to 4,877 wage-earners, having a product valued at $13,320,620. During the decade from 1890 to 1900 the capital employed in the industry increased from $6,095,971 to $8,899,702, or 46.0 per cent; the product from $8,011,067 to $13,320,620, or 66.3 per cent; and wages from $2,110,529 to $3,170,932, or 50.2 per cent. In the census of 1890 it appears that one-fifth of the product of the jewelry industry of the country was manufactured in the city of Providence. The cities next in importance were New York, Newark, and Philadelphia, but nearly as many employees were reported for Providence as for those three cities combined.
Source: Census Bulletin - 11th September 1901
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THE MANUFACTURE OF JEWEL CASES
London
On Sept. 21 the London Jewel Case Makers Trade Society resolved unanimously to leave it in the hands of their officers to call them out on strike when they thought fit. The masters have not been taken unawares, for the matter has been under discussion for almost 12 months now. The
employers are satisfied that to give way would mean the closing down of workshops in many instances, since during the last few years the prices of velvets, satins and leather have increased from 12 to 12% per cent., while competition has been so keen that prices for cases actually rule lower, so that any increase in wages (and the men demand a very substantial increase by way of a reduction in hours of labor, a very large limitation of apprentices, etc.) would mean a serious situation for the employers. Acquiescence in the demands of the men would mean the masters placing themselves in the hands of the workmen, who would then be able to dictate whatever terms they liked. Coming just now a strike will be very awkward, since the London trade, in fact, the jewel-case trade throughout England, becomes busy directly October sets in. It is remarkable that during the last six months, although trade has been very bad, there have been only two men unemployed, and these were old and bad workmen. The suggestion, therefore, to reduce the number of apprentices would lead to a very awkward state of affairs during the busy seasons.
The London jewel case trade is comparatively a small one, employing about 249 men and boys and about 200 women, but it is a very important one, and all the best work is done in London. Many of the firms date for something like 150 to 180 years, and the bulk of them have been established 40 or 50 years—the largest establishment traces its origin long before the time when the shagreen cases (which are now looked upon as valuable novelties) were the fashion.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1906
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London
On Sept. 21 the London Jewel Case Makers Trade Society resolved unanimously to leave it in the hands of their officers to call them out on strike when they thought fit. The masters have not been taken unawares, for the matter has been under discussion for almost 12 months now. The
employers are satisfied that to give way would mean the closing down of workshops in many instances, since during the last few years the prices of velvets, satins and leather have increased from 12 to 12% per cent., while competition has been so keen that prices for cases actually rule lower, so that any increase in wages (and the men demand a very substantial increase by way of a reduction in hours of labor, a very large limitation of apprentices, etc.) would mean a serious situation for the employers. Acquiescence in the demands of the men would mean the masters placing themselves in the hands of the workmen, who would then be able to dictate whatever terms they liked. Coming just now a strike will be very awkward, since the London trade, in fact, the jewel-case trade throughout England, becomes busy directly October sets in. It is remarkable that during the last six months, although trade has been very bad, there have been only two men unemployed, and these were old and bad workmen. The suggestion, therefore, to reduce the number of apprentices would lead to a very awkward state of affairs during the busy seasons.
The London jewel case trade is comparatively a small one, employing about 249 men and boys and about 200 women, but it is a very important one, and all the best work is done in London. Many of the firms date for something like 150 to 180 years, and the bulk of them have been established 40 or 50 years—the largest establishment traces its origin long before the time when the shagreen cases (which are now looked upon as valuable novelties) were the fashion.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1906
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JOSEPH BROWN BEACH
New York
Joseph Brown Beach, 67 years old, head of the sales force of the International Silver Company, with which he had been associated for forty-two years, died yesterday at his home, 302 West Thirtieth Street. He was born in Connecticut, and lived in this city twenty years. His daughter is the wife of Joe Lemon, the artist.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - December 1918
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New York
Joseph Brown Beach, 67 years old, head of the sales force of the International Silver Company, with which he had been associated for forty-two years, died yesterday at his home, 302 West Thirtieth Street. He was born in Connecticut, and lived in this city twenty years. His daughter is the wife of Joe Lemon, the artist.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - December 1918
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THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND's MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION
England
Among the hereditary jewels belonging to the Duke of Cumberland are Queen Charlotte’s pearls, valued at $750,000, about which, for twenty years, Queen Victoria and the Hanoverian King quarrelled with magisterial dignity. The Queen maintained that they belonged to England. The King insisted, on the other hand, that they should have been sent to Hanover on the death of William IV., 1837- The other jewels belonging to the Duke are valued at $2,000,000. His gold and silver plate weighs twelve tons.
Source: The Jewelers’ Circular and Horologlcal Review - May 1889
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England
Among the hereditary jewels belonging to the Duke of Cumberland are Queen Charlotte’s pearls, valued at $750,000, about which, for twenty years, Queen Victoria and the Hanoverian King quarrelled with magisterial dignity. The Queen maintained that they belonged to England. The King insisted, on the other hand, that they should have been sent to Hanover on the death of William IV., 1837- The other jewels belonging to the Duke are valued at $2,000,000. His gold and silver plate weighs twelve tons.
Source: The Jewelers’ Circular and Horologlcal Review - May 1889
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THE GILBRETH BROWN COMPANY
Providence, Rhode Island
The Gilbreth Brown Company, manufacturing jewelers, has incorporated, with a capital stock of $15,000. The plant will be in Providence. The incorporators are Gilbreth Brown, Louis H. Brown and W. Hunter Brown.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1910
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Providence, Rhode Island
The Gilbreth Brown Company, manufacturing jewelers, has incorporated, with a capital stock of $15,000. The plant will be in Providence. The incorporators are Gilbreth Brown, Louis H. Brown and W. Hunter Brown.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1910
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DUTY ON CATALOGUES
Australia
Mr. Laurence Saunders, director of Messrs. Saunders and Shepherd. Ltd., manufacturing jewellers and silversmiths, of Bartlett's Passage Buildings, Holborn Circus, E.C., writes :—“I have read with pleasure the article in the current number of your Journal :—‘ Duty on Catalogues and Periodicals in Australia.’ My firm have been very interested in this matter for some months past, as you will see by the enclosed copy of a letter we have forwarded to the Agent-General for Victoria, and his acknowledgment of same, which I think may interest you." Mr. Saunders' letter to the Agent-General, dated June 16th, was as follows :—
“ We are in receipt of your letter No. 2,580 respecting the above, dated 15th inst. After receiving the assurance indicated in your letter No. 872 to us, dated the 27th January last, informing us of a despatch you had received from the Honourable the Premier of the State, that :—‘ On September 14th, 1908, instructions were issued to the effect that single copies of catalogues received from exporting houses for the use of merchants may be admitted free of duty ; such privilege not to apply to catalogues imported for distribution is now, according to the letter before us, to be repealed and cancelled on the 1st September next. We now humbly appeal to the Commonwealth Government of Australia, through your good self, to seriously reconsider the desirability of re-taxing single copies of trade catalogues sent from this country from manufacturing houses. We venture again to point out that the small amount of revenue obtained from this source would be nothing to your Colony compared with the large sum that would be received from dutiable goods, on the orders resulting from the catalogues referred to. In our own case, for instance, jewellery and silver plate, which, as you are aware. represent articles of considerable value, and are subject to a duty of 25 per cent. In the alternative of the Commonwealth Government absolutely refusing to alter their verdict, that this exemption (which we have at present enjoyed) be cancelled on September 1st next, may we ask that an arrangement be made by which we can pre-pay the duty in this country, either through your own office or the General Post Office. It would be much more convenient to post our catalogues here in London separately, than to forward in bulk to be posted in Australia. As we contemplate issuing a new catalogue shortly we shall be glad to hear the decision of the Government on this matter, at the earliest possible moment.” In acknowledging the foregoing letter the Agent-General states that he has duly forwarded a copy to his Government for the consideration of the Federal Customs Authorities.
In this connection it may be noted that, at the end of July, it was officially notified, on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, that the concession hitherto made in regard to the admission duty free of single copies of catalogues and price lists (advertising matter) sent through the post from export houses for the use of merchants will cease on and after September 1st next, when the duty of 3d. per lb. will be levied, by means of a postal surcharge, which will be collected by the postal officials before the delivery of the packet to the addressee.
Source: The Chamber of Commerce Journal - August 1904
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Australia
Mr. Laurence Saunders, director of Messrs. Saunders and Shepherd. Ltd., manufacturing jewellers and silversmiths, of Bartlett's Passage Buildings, Holborn Circus, E.C., writes :—“I have read with pleasure the article in the current number of your Journal :—‘ Duty on Catalogues and Periodicals in Australia.’ My firm have been very interested in this matter for some months past, as you will see by the enclosed copy of a letter we have forwarded to the Agent-General for Victoria, and his acknowledgment of same, which I think may interest you." Mr. Saunders' letter to the Agent-General, dated June 16th, was as follows :—
“ We are in receipt of your letter No. 2,580 respecting the above, dated 15th inst. After receiving the assurance indicated in your letter No. 872 to us, dated the 27th January last, informing us of a despatch you had received from the Honourable the Premier of the State, that :—‘ On September 14th, 1908, instructions were issued to the effect that single copies of catalogues received from exporting houses for the use of merchants may be admitted free of duty ; such privilege not to apply to catalogues imported for distribution is now, according to the letter before us, to be repealed and cancelled on the 1st September next. We now humbly appeal to the Commonwealth Government of Australia, through your good self, to seriously reconsider the desirability of re-taxing single copies of trade catalogues sent from this country from manufacturing houses. We venture again to point out that the small amount of revenue obtained from this source would be nothing to your Colony compared with the large sum that would be received from dutiable goods, on the orders resulting from the catalogues referred to. In our own case, for instance, jewellery and silver plate, which, as you are aware. represent articles of considerable value, and are subject to a duty of 25 per cent. In the alternative of the Commonwealth Government absolutely refusing to alter their verdict, that this exemption (which we have at present enjoyed) be cancelled on September 1st next, may we ask that an arrangement be made by which we can pre-pay the duty in this country, either through your own office or the General Post Office. It would be much more convenient to post our catalogues here in London separately, than to forward in bulk to be posted in Australia. As we contemplate issuing a new catalogue shortly we shall be glad to hear the decision of the Government on this matter, at the earliest possible moment.” In acknowledging the foregoing letter the Agent-General states that he has duly forwarded a copy to his Government for the consideration of the Federal Customs Authorities.
In this connection it may be noted that, at the end of July, it was officially notified, on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, that the concession hitherto made in regard to the admission duty free of single copies of catalogues and price lists (advertising matter) sent through the post from export houses for the use of merchants will cease on and after September 1st next, when the duty of 3d. per lb. will be levied, by means of a postal surcharge, which will be collected by the postal officials before the delivery of the packet to the addressee.
Source: The Chamber of Commerce Journal - August 1904
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SUNKEN TREASURE
Scotland
Lieutenant-Colonel Mackenzie Foss, who is endeavoring to recover treasure from the Spanish Armada galleon sunk off Argyllshire in 1588, reports that the worst of the work is believed to be over. Diving operations are being conducted on what is reputed to be the Almirante de Florencia, the Armada's treasure ship. She is believed to have on board 30,000,000 reals, a silver coin worth about 12 cents. Although salvage work has been going on since 1661, moving silt has baffled the operators repeatedly. Foss started his operations in 1909. Within a year the vessel had been located in 60 feet of water and 27 feet of mud. At present divers are walking on her deck in places, the mud depth having been reduced to three feet. So far swords, cannon, coins and gun metal rich in nickel have been brought up. The first sale of such relics realized $4,500. This week a three foot silver salver has been brought to the surface by the woman diver Margaret Naylor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1922
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Scotland
Lieutenant-Colonel Mackenzie Foss, who is endeavoring to recover treasure from the Spanish Armada galleon sunk off Argyllshire in 1588, reports that the worst of the work is believed to be over. Diving operations are being conducted on what is reputed to be the Almirante de Florencia, the Armada's treasure ship. She is believed to have on board 30,000,000 reals, a silver coin worth about 12 cents. Although salvage work has been going on since 1661, moving silt has baffled the operators repeatedly. Foss started his operations in 1909. Within a year the vessel had been located in 60 feet of water and 27 feet of mud. At present divers are walking on her deck in places, the mud depth having been reduced to three feet. So far swords, cannon, coins and gun metal rich in nickel have been brought up. The first sale of such relics realized $4,500. This week a three foot silver salver has been brought to the surface by the woman diver Margaret Naylor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1922
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THE STERLING SILVER SPOON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
North Haven, Connecticut
The Housatonic Brass Company, Wallingford, Conn., and the Sterling Silver Spoon Manufacturing Company, of North Haven, have been amalgamated and the machinery and business of the latter company is to be removed to Wallingford.
Source: The Home Furnishing Review - January 1902
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North Haven, Connecticut
The Housatonic Brass Company, Wallingford, Conn., and the Sterling Silver Spoon Manufacturing Company, of North Haven, have been amalgamated and the machinery and business of the latter company is to be removed to Wallingford.
Source: The Home Furnishing Review - January 1902
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MERCHANDISE MARKS IN INDIA
Sheffield
Mr. Joseph Dixon presided at a meeting of the Sheffield Chamber on August 8th. A letter was read from the India Office, stating that in consequence of the representations of the Sheffield Chamber the Indian Government had given directions to the various Custom House authorities in India to detain falsely-marked goods, notwithstanding that they might have upon them a qualifying mark, showing that they were made in some particular country. The Secretary reported that this was to some extent an improvement, but that he had pointed out in a letter to the Secretary of State for India that the real question remained untouched, viz., as to whether the true construction of the Act in India was not such as to permit goods bearing the identical mark of the manufacturer or a directly false indication of origin to be imported, provided the qualifying mark of the country of origin was appended, and that he had suggested that, although the Indian Government were of opinion that the qualifying mark did not do away with the prohibition of importation of falsely-marked goods, yet, nevertheless, inasmuch as they exact from the objecting mark-holder a complete indemnity, the real responsibility did not fall upon the mark-holder, if the view of the Indian Government proved to be incorrect. The Secretary also stated that he had asked the Secretary for India to allow the matter to be submitted to the Law Officers of the Crown, in order that they might advise as to whether the view of the Indian Government was or was not correct. The Chamber approved of this action.
Source: The Chamber of Commerce Journal - September 1904
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Sheffield
Mr. Joseph Dixon presided at a meeting of the Sheffield Chamber on August 8th. A letter was read from the India Office, stating that in consequence of the representations of the Sheffield Chamber the Indian Government had given directions to the various Custom House authorities in India to detain falsely-marked goods, notwithstanding that they might have upon them a qualifying mark, showing that they were made in some particular country. The Secretary reported that this was to some extent an improvement, but that he had pointed out in a letter to the Secretary of State for India that the real question remained untouched, viz., as to whether the true construction of the Act in India was not such as to permit goods bearing the identical mark of the manufacturer or a directly false indication of origin to be imported, provided the qualifying mark of the country of origin was appended, and that he had suggested that, although the Indian Government were of opinion that the qualifying mark did not do away with the prohibition of importation of falsely-marked goods, yet, nevertheless, inasmuch as they exact from the objecting mark-holder a complete indemnity, the real responsibility did not fall upon the mark-holder, if the view of the Indian Government proved to be incorrect. The Secretary also stated that he had asked the Secretary for India to allow the matter to be submitted to the Law Officers of the Crown, in order that they might advise as to whether the view of the Indian Government was or was not correct. The Chamber approved of this action.
Source: The Chamber of Commerce Journal - September 1904
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THE MATTHEWS Co.
Newark, New Jersey
The Matthews Co., Newark, N.J. has been incorporated to manufacture silverware. Capital $100,000.
Source: Crockery & Glass Journal - 21st June 1906
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Newark, New Jersey
The Matthews Co., Newark, N.J. has been incorporated to manufacture silverware. Capital $100,000.
Source: Crockery & Glass Journal - 21st June 1906
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SILVERWARE CONTRACT FOR THE STEAMBOAT 'HENDRICK HUDSON'
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The E. H. H. Smith Silver Co., Bridgeport, has fulfilled its contract to supply the table ware for the new Hudson River steamboat Hendrick Hudson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd August 1906
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
The E. H. H. Smith Silver Co., Bridgeport, has fulfilled its contract to supply the table ware for the new Hudson River steamboat Hendrick Hudson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd August 1906
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NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL SILVER COMPANY
United States
From authentic sources it is learned that the combination of the silver and silver-plated ware manufacturing interests of the United States and Canada, under the auspices of the International Silver Company, is no longer a possibility along the line upon which negotiations for several months past have been conducted. Official information is at hand that the influential and essential concerns have reached the conclusion that a combination effected in the manner suggested would constitute an amalgamation of a character entirely inconsistent with business prudence, and really incapable of profit-yielding administration.
Early in October the officials of the leading concerns were summoned to New York, and various conferences were held. The whole situation was gone over, and discussion revealed the existence of additional difficulties, all of which would necessarily work against the success of the proposed combination. It was found to be unfeasible from the standpoint of several concerns to make public the conditions of their affairs, it is stated, and persistence along this line constituted a refusal of compliance with the demands, the satisfaction of which alone would make the combination possible.
It is reported, however, that the promoters do not propose to drop the matter, and that new and more equitable propositions will be made.
Source: The Home Furnishing Review - November 1898
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United States
From authentic sources it is learned that the combination of the silver and silver-plated ware manufacturing interests of the United States and Canada, under the auspices of the International Silver Company, is no longer a possibility along the line upon which negotiations for several months past have been conducted. Official information is at hand that the influential and essential concerns have reached the conclusion that a combination effected in the manner suggested would constitute an amalgamation of a character entirely inconsistent with business prudence, and really incapable of profit-yielding administration.
Early in October the officials of the leading concerns were summoned to New York, and various conferences were held. The whole situation was gone over, and discussion revealed the existence of additional difficulties, all of which would necessarily work against the success of the proposed combination. It was found to be unfeasible from the standpoint of several concerns to make public the conditions of their affairs, it is stated, and persistence along this line constituted a refusal of compliance with the demands, the satisfaction of which alone would make the combination possible.
It is reported, however, that the promoters do not propose to drop the matter, and that new and more equitable propositions will be made.
Source: The Home Furnishing Review - November 1898
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WHITING Mfg. Co.'s NEW FACTORY
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Work on the new factory of the Whiting Mfg. Co., at Bridgeport, Conn., is rapidly nearing completion, and when finished it will be one of the most complete and extensive in the city. This company is one of the largest manufacturers of sterling-silver ware in the United States and it is expected that some 500 hands will be employed.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - January 1910
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
Work on the new factory of the Whiting Mfg. Co., at Bridgeport, Conn., is rapidly nearing completion, and when finished it will be one of the most complete and extensive in the city. This company is one of the largest manufacturers of sterling-silver ware in the United States and it is expected that some 500 hands will be employed.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - January 1910
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ATTEMPTED JEWELRY COMBINE
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Seymour Bookman, the representative of the New York financial men who are trying to combine the interests of the jewelry business, was in this city during the past week, but his presence was not generally known. It is not thought that he held any meetings other than a few private ones. The manufacturers are generally reluctant to have anything to do with Mr. Bookman's scheme. When Mr. Bookman left here over a week ago he stated that he would return in about ten days, as the manufacturers deemed it advisable to hold more meetings. The majority of the manufacturers who were at that first meeting now state that they had no particular desire to have their views withheld from the public, and it looks very much as if the promoters were the most desirous of keeping the matter secret. There are probably a number of small manufacturers who would like to sell their plants, but as the owners would demand cash they are not likely to be considered.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 19th April 1899
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Seymour Bookman, the representative of the New York financial men who are trying to combine the interests of the jewelry business, was in this city during the past week, but his presence was not generally known. It is not thought that he held any meetings other than a few private ones. The manufacturers are generally reluctant to have anything to do with Mr. Bookman's scheme. When Mr. Bookman left here over a week ago he stated that he would return in about ten days, as the manufacturers deemed it advisable to hold more meetings. The majority of the manufacturers who were at that first meeting now state that they had no particular desire to have their views withheld from the public, and it looks very much as if the promoters were the most desirous of keeping the matter secret. There are probably a number of small manufacturers who would like to sell their plants, but as the owners would demand cash they are not likely to be considered.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 19th April 1899
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SHREVE & Co.
San Francisco
Shreve & Co. are making active preparations to open their new store on Van Ness Ave., about Sept. 1. The factory in the rear of the store is now in active operation, and the same high grade and complete stock will be carried as before the fire. The Oakland branch has been discontinued, and the city business centered at the old store at Post St. and Grant Ave.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd August 1906
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San Francisco
Shreve & Co. are making active preparations to open their new store on Van Ness Ave., about Sept. 1. The factory in the rear of the store is now in active operation, and the same high grade and complete stock will be carried as before the fire. The Oakland branch has been discontinued, and the city business centered at the old store at Post St. and Grant Ave.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd August 1906
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M.T. GOLDSMITH
Newark, New Jersey
M. T. Goldsmith, late of the Goldsmith-Koch Company, is now manufacturing sterling and German silver lines at 532 Mulberry street.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1915
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Newark, New Jersey
M. T. Goldsmith, late of the Goldsmith-Koch Company, is now manufacturing sterling and German silver lines at 532 Mulberry street.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1915
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THE ELITE NOVELTY COMPANY
Newark, New Jersey
The Elite Novelty Company have moved from Winsted, Conn., to Newark, N. J., where they are located in the Shiman-Miller Building. The manufacture of metal novelties and jewerly novelties is being carried on. Charles D. Yoos is the superintendent of the plant.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - June 1912
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Newark, New Jersey
The Elite Novelty Company have moved from Winsted, Conn., to Newark, N. J., where they are located in the Shiman-Miller Building. The manufacture of metal novelties and jewerly novelties is being carried on. Charles D. Yoos is the superintendent of the plant.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - June 1912
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COMEDY OF ERRORS
Philadelphia
Police Mistake Patriotic Janitor for Burglar and Turmoil Ensues
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 26.—"What's worse," says I. Weiss, of 711 Sansom St., "to be robbed or to ask the police to keep an extra close watch upon your place of business?"
That rather peculiar remark was explained today when it was learned that Mr. Weiss was called out of bed and hurried in town, the janitor of his place was frightened into believing that robbers were at work and to using his revolver indiscriminately and Sansom St. was turned into a turmoil at 2 A. M., all because the police watched carefully.
For some reason, Weiss feared robbers and he asked the patrolmen on that beat which includes his place of business, to keep their eyes wide open. They did, and two nights ago discovered that a light which burned all night long had gone out. One of the bluecoats rattled on the door and then saw a shadow within the building. He rushed a companion to telephone to Weiss and in the meanwhile kept close guard within eye sight of the front door. Having telephoned the companion bluecoat went around to the rear.
Mr. Weiss donned his clothing and departed for Sansom street. When he arrived there everything was in the wildest state of excitement. What had happend was this. The janitor, a patriot, had extinguished the light to conserve fuel. The bluecoat, peering through the door had seen the shadow of the janitor, aroused by the shaking of the lock. The janitor thought of burglars and began to fire and it took an hour to straighten out the circumstances.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th January 1918
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Philadelphia
Police Mistake Patriotic Janitor for Burglar and Turmoil Ensues
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 26.—"What's worse," says I. Weiss, of 711 Sansom St., "to be robbed or to ask the police to keep an extra close watch upon your place of business?"
That rather peculiar remark was explained today when it was learned that Mr. Weiss was called out of bed and hurried in town, the janitor of his place was frightened into believing that robbers were at work and to using his revolver indiscriminately and Sansom St. was turned into a turmoil at 2 A. M., all because the police watched carefully.
For some reason, Weiss feared robbers and he asked the patrolmen on that beat which includes his place of business, to keep their eyes wide open. They did, and two nights ago discovered that a light which burned all night long had gone out. One of the bluecoats rattled on the door and then saw a shadow within the building. He rushed a companion to telephone to Weiss and in the meanwhile kept close guard within eye sight of the front door. Having telephoned the companion bluecoat went around to the rear.
Mr. Weiss donned his clothing and departed for Sansom street. When he arrived there everything was in the wildest state of excitement. What had happend was this. The janitor, a patriot, had extinguished the light to conserve fuel. The bluecoat, peering through the door had seen the shadow of the janitor, aroused by the shaking of the lock. The janitor thought of burglars and began to fire and it took an hour to straighten out the circumstances.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th January 1918
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PLATINUM MARKING ACT
New York
An effort is being made to have the following provision made law in New York State: "Any person, firm, corporation or association or any member, officer, employee or agent thereof who makes, sells or offers to sell or dispose of any article of merchandise composed wholly or in part of any metal with the word '"platinum" or any abbreviation, contraction or colorable imitation of said word "platinum," marked, stamped oi printed thereon, or on any box, package, cover or enclosure, or on any tag, card, label, bill, statement, invoice or paper attached to or used in connection with or referring to said article, is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless 925-1000 of the component parts of the metal of which said article consists are of either the metal platinum or iridium, or both."
Source: The Trader - April 1920
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New York
An effort is being made to have the following provision made law in New York State: "Any person, firm, corporation or association or any member, officer, employee or agent thereof who makes, sells or offers to sell or dispose of any article of merchandise composed wholly or in part of any metal with the word '"platinum" or any abbreviation, contraction or colorable imitation of said word "platinum," marked, stamped oi printed thereon, or on any box, package, cover or enclosure, or on any tag, card, label, bill, statement, invoice or paper attached to or used in connection with or referring to said article, is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless 925-1000 of the component parts of the metal of which said article consists are of either the metal platinum or iridium, or both."
Source: The Trader - April 1920
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
GOODNOW & JENKS BECOMES GOODNOW & Co.
Boston, Massachusetts
The name of Goodnow & Jenks, of Stanhope and Morgan Sts., Boston, Mass., manufacturing silversmiths, has been changed to Goodnow & Co., on account of the withdrawal of Mr. Jenks to become president of the Wm. B. Durgin Co., of Concord, N. H.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1905
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Boston, Massachusetts
The name of Goodnow & Jenks, of Stanhope and Morgan Sts., Boston, Mass., manufacturing silversmiths, has been changed to Goodnow & Co., on account of the withdrawal of Mr. Jenks to become president of the Wm. B. Durgin Co., of Concord, N. H.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1905
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