SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES AT THE ELECTIONS
Providence, Rhode Island
The manufacturing jewelers of the city played an important part in the elections held here Tuesday, November 2. Henry Fletcher, treasurer of Fletcher, Burrows Company, was re-elected Mayor of Providence on the Republican ticket by an increased plurality. He made his fight on the platform of a business administration for the city. One of his opponents was John W. Higgins, a jewelry worker, who was the candidate of the Socialist party. Alderman John Kelso, a jeweler of the Second Ward, was re-elected by a substantial plurality. John J. Louth, a silversmith, candidate for Alderman on the Democratic ticket, was defeated.
Among the successful candidates for the City Council were William A. Schofield, of Schofield, Battey & Co.; Joseph P. Doyle, a silversmith; Lawrence Canning, a jewelry operative, and John Fallon, a jeweler. Among the unsuccessful candidates were William J. Feeley, treasurer of the W. J. Feeley Company; John J. O'Neil; Albert E. Stevens, secretary of the United Wire and Supply Company; Joseph Baker, Jr., a foreman at the Gorham plant; E. Merle Bixby, superintendent of the silver department of the Shepard Company, and Aldridge G. Pearce, superintendent of the F. T. Pearce Company.
Harry Cutler, of the Cutler Jewelry Company, was re-elected as a member of the House of Representatives by a flattering plurality. George H. Holmes, the new president of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association, and treasurer of the George H. Holmes Company, was also re-elected by a substantial vote. Edgar A. Mowry, treasurer of the George L. Vose Manufacturing Company, made his debut into politics by being elected a member of the House.
Source: The Metal Industry - November 1909
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WILLIAM SMITH & Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
William Smith & Co., manufacturers of gold and silver chains. New York and Providence, this month are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their business, the house having been founded just a half a century ago by the late William Smith. The founder died May 3, 1889, but the business has been continued without interruption or change from the start, the firm being controlled by his son, David N. Smith. The firm’s factory is at 61 Peck St., Providence, and its office and salesrooms at 9-11-13 Maiden Lane.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th May 1904
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Providence, Rhode Island
William Smith & Co., manufacturers of gold and silver chains. New York and Providence, this month are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their business, the house having been founded just a half a century ago by the late William Smith. The founder died May 3, 1889, but the business has been continued without interruption or change from the start, the firm being controlled by his son, David N. Smith. The firm’s factory is at 61 Peck St., Providence, and its office and salesrooms at 9-11-13 Maiden Lane.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th May 1904
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JUERGENS & ANDERSEN
Chicago
A fine painting in oil of Sebastian Andersen, late president of the Juergens & Andersen Co., was hung the past week in the private offices of the company. It is the work of a Chicago artist, C. F. Schwerdt, and is well executed, the flesh tones being lifelike and the expression very natural.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th April 1894
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Chicago
A fine painting in oil of Sebastian Andersen, late president of the Juergens & Andersen Co., was hung the past week in the private offices of the company. It is the work of a Chicago artist, C. F. Schwerdt, and is well executed, the flesh tones being lifelike and the expression very natural.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th April 1894
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NEW ENGLAND MANUFACTURING JEWELERS' AND SILVERSMITHS' ASSOCIATION
Providence, Rhode Island
Harry Cutler (chairman), Woodward Booth (secretary), Harry M. Mays, John M. Buffington, Charles T. Paye and Maurice J. Baer, as a committee of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association, organized a few days ago to consider proposed changes in the United States national stamping law. This committee was appointed by President Harry M. Mays, to render special service in looking into any changes suggested in the stamping law that will tend to prejudice the interests of manufacturing jewelers and silversmiths, as the act is one of the most important affecting the trade. The special committee will hold meetings as the occasion requires and carefully scrutinize any attempts to change the laws, with the idea of opposing legislation at Washington unfavorable to the jewelry and silversmithing industries.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1913
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Providence, Rhode Island
Harry Cutler (chairman), Woodward Booth (secretary), Harry M. Mays, John M. Buffington, Charles T. Paye and Maurice J. Baer, as a committee of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association, organized a few days ago to consider proposed changes in the United States national stamping law. This committee was appointed by President Harry M. Mays, to render special service in looking into any changes suggested in the stamping law that will tend to prejudice the interests of manufacturing jewelers and silversmiths, as the act is one of the most important affecting the trade. The special committee will hold meetings as the occasion requires and carefully scrutinize any attempts to change the laws, with the idea of opposing legislation at Washington unfavorable to the jewelry and silversmithing industries.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1913
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CANADIAN RECIPROCITY
Attleboro, Massachusetts
The jewelry manufacturers of Attleboro are a good deal wrought up over the news that the Canadian tariff is going to strike their business pretty hard. The Canadians are to be urged by representatives of the Attleboro interests not to touch the present Dominion tariff on manufactured jewelry. The manufacturers are willing to put out quite a little money in their campaign of self-defense, because the Canadian trade means a good deal to them in dollars and cents.
Yet if the Canadian jewelry manufacturers can get the home market by putting a stiff duty on the American article, are they not justified in their present move against the Attleboro interests? From their point of view the Attleboro industry is merely "foreign competition." If the Canadian reciprocity scheme had gone through, of course, there would have been no danger of this kind, and rates would have bid fair to stay as they were for a ten years' stretch ahead. It was understood last year that Attleboro was against the reciprocity idea, however.
Source: Boston Advertiser - 31st March 1903
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
The jewelry manufacturers of Attleboro are a good deal wrought up over the news that the Canadian tariff is going to strike their business pretty hard. The Canadians are to be urged by representatives of the Attleboro interests not to touch the present Dominion tariff on manufactured jewelry. The manufacturers are willing to put out quite a little money in their campaign of self-defense, because the Canadian trade means a good deal to them in dollars and cents.
Yet if the Canadian jewelry manufacturers can get the home market by putting a stiff duty on the American article, are they not justified in their present move against the Attleboro interests? From their point of view the Attleboro industry is merely "foreign competition." If the Canadian reciprocity scheme had gone through, of course, there would have been no danger of this kind, and rates would have bid fair to stay as they were for a ten years' stretch ahead. It was understood last year that Attleboro was against the reciprocity idea, however.
Source: Boston Advertiser - 31st March 1903
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JEWELLER'S CLOCK EXPLODES
Toronto
The electric clock in front of the jewelry establishment of J. E. Ellis & Co., 81 King St., Toronto, exploded May 4, and showered the glass and porcelain faces far over the pavement. The hands were bent and the works destroyed. The wooden portions of the clock burned until the current was turned off after the explosion. No person was injured, though several passers-by were out in the shower.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th May 1895
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Toronto
The electric clock in front of the jewelry establishment of J. E. Ellis & Co., 81 King St., Toronto, exploded May 4, and showered the glass and porcelain faces far over the pavement. The hands were bent and the works destroyed. The wooden portions of the clock burned until the current was turned off after the explosion. No person was injured, though several passers-by were out in the shower.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th May 1895
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INCORPORATION OF GRAFF, WASHBOURNE & DUNN
New York
The firm of Graff, Washburn (sic) & Dunn, New York City, has been incorporated to manufacture and deal in goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares and jewelry. Capital, $50,000. Directors: Charles Graff, William L. Washburn, and Cleveland A. Dunn, New York City.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 24th May 1899
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New York
The firm of Graff, Washburn (sic) & Dunn, New York City, has been incorporated to manufacture and deal in goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares and jewelry. Capital, $50,000. Directors: Charles Graff, William L. Washburn, and Cleveland A. Dunn, New York City.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 24th May 1899
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A NEW FACTORY FOR ROGERS & HAMILTON Co.
Waterbury, Connecticut
Rogers & Hamilton Co. to Build a Factory of Their Own
Waterbury, Conn., June 22. — The Rogers & Hamilton Co. have bought of the heirs of Henry C. Griggs about 16 acres of land on the corner of Griggs and Vine Sts., extending northerly and including the old pond. It is 200 yards north of the old stone factory which is now occupied by Hawkins & Lynch. The company will build a factory to accommodate their silver-plating business, and have it ready before their lease of Holmes, Booth & Haydens expires a year hence. Holmes, Booth & Haydens need the leased buildings for their own use and convenience.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 26th June 1895
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Waterbury, Connecticut
Rogers & Hamilton Co. to Build a Factory of Their Own
Waterbury, Conn., June 22. — The Rogers & Hamilton Co. have bought of the heirs of Henry C. Griggs about 16 acres of land on the corner of Griggs and Vine Sts., extending northerly and including the old pond. It is 200 yards north of the old stone factory which is now occupied by Hawkins & Lynch. The company will build a factory to accommodate their silver-plating business, and have it ready before their lease of Holmes, Booth & Haydens expires a year hence. Holmes, Booth & Haydens need the leased buildings for their own use and convenience.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 26th June 1895
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THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR RATS!
Chicago
In forming a company for the extraction of gold from the microbes which are supposed to attach themselves to that metal in countless millions, mature Frenchmen seem to have stolen an idea from thrifty Yankee boys, says the Chicago Tribune.
I. B. Lake, a representative of the Waltham Watch Company, in this city, says it is a common practice for the boys in watch and jewelry factories to kill rats and burn their bodies to get the gold from them, and that the amount thus obtained in the course of a year is considerable. In every large plant like that of the Waltham Watch Company many oiled rags are used in burnishing watch cases, and, in time, become strongly impregnated with gold. The boys about the factories are supposed to keep these rags out of reach of the rats, but they don’t do so. On the contrary, knowing the keen appetite of the rodents for anything greasy, the boys carelessly leave these rubbing rags lying about where the rats can get at them and eat them. Six months of this kind of diet fills the interior mechanism of the rat with a gold plating he cannot get rid of. It sticks to him closely, and so long as the supply of oily rags holds out the rat sticks to the factory. In order to make sure the voracious rodents will have an inducement to gorge themselves with gold, sharp boys drop butter and fatty meats from their luncheons on the floors and rub them well into the wood by shuffling their feet on it. At night the rats come out and nibble the flooring. They don’t care for the gold in it, but the grease attracts them, and in getting at the grease they take a dressing of gold with it.
Twice a year the boys have a grand round-up. Rats are caught by the hundreds and after being killed are put into a crucible and burned. The intense heat drives off all animal substances, leaving the gold in the shape of a button. The amount collected in this way depends upon the number of rats the boys can catch. It is hardly large enough to attract an investment of capital, but it gives the ingenious youngsters considerable pocket money, and encourages business tactics. In some factories there are young Napoleons, who buy up in advance the shares of their fellow-workers in the rat colony. A scarcity of rats will depress the price of futures, while an overplus will advance it. Sharpers who understand these conditions are accused of having at times caused an artificial scarcity or oversupply, as it might be to their interest to bull or bear the market.
The French discoverers are a little behind the times with their microbe scheme.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st July 1895
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Chicago
In forming a company for the extraction of gold from the microbes which are supposed to attach themselves to that metal in countless millions, mature Frenchmen seem to have stolen an idea from thrifty Yankee boys, says the Chicago Tribune.
I. B. Lake, a representative of the Waltham Watch Company, in this city, says it is a common practice for the boys in watch and jewelry factories to kill rats and burn their bodies to get the gold from them, and that the amount thus obtained in the course of a year is considerable. In every large plant like that of the Waltham Watch Company many oiled rags are used in burnishing watch cases, and, in time, become strongly impregnated with gold. The boys about the factories are supposed to keep these rags out of reach of the rats, but they don’t do so. On the contrary, knowing the keen appetite of the rodents for anything greasy, the boys carelessly leave these rubbing rags lying about where the rats can get at them and eat them. Six months of this kind of diet fills the interior mechanism of the rat with a gold plating he cannot get rid of. It sticks to him closely, and so long as the supply of oily rags holds out the rat sticks to the factory. In order to make sure the voracious rodents will have an inducement to gorge themselves with gold, sharp boys drop butter and fatty meats from their luncheons on the floors and rub them well into the wood by shuffling their feet on it. At night the rats come out and nibble the flooring. They don’t care for the gold in it, but the grease attracts them, and in getting at the grease they take a dressing of gold with it.
Twice a year the boys have a grand round-up. Rats are caught by the hundreds and after being killed are put into a crucible and burned. The intense heat drives off all animal substances, leaving the gold in the shape of a button. The amount collected in this way depends upon the number of rats the boys can catch. It is hardly large enough to attract an investment of capital, but it gives the ingenious youngsters considerable pocket money, and encourages business tactics. In some factories there are young Napoleons, who buy up in advance the shares of their fellow-workers in the rat colony. A scarcity of rats will depress the price of futures, while an overplus will advance it. Sharpers who understand these conditions are accused of having at times caused an artificial scarcity or oversupply, as it might be to their interest to bull or bear the market.
The French discoverers are a little behind the times with their microbe scheme.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st July 1895
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INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF SILVER FLATWARE
New York
The announcement is made that twelve firms " controlling the manufacture of silverware in New York City have increased the price of sterling silver flatware ten cents an ounce." The firms are the Gorham Mfg. Co., George W. Shiebler & Co., the Whiting Mfg. Co., Dominick & Haff, Reed & Barton. the J. B. & S. M. Knowles Co., the Towle Mfg. Co., R. Wallace & Sons, the F. M. Whiting Co.. Wood & Hughes, the Howard Sterling Co., and Davis & Galt. Mr. Shiebler, of George W. Shiebler & Co., said to a reporter: "The manufacturers have contemplated this increase for some time. For over a year we have made no profit whatever on flatware, which includes such articles as tea, dessert and table spoons, and table and dessert forks. No other goods will be influenced by the increase in price. The rise is, however, mainly due to the gradual increase in the price of silver bullion. which is now quoted at 68 cents an ounce. Over a year ago there was an understanding among the wholesale manufacturers that if bullion went up we should raise the price of certain articles. Another consideration we had in view was the fact that more expensive patterns in flatware have been introduced. This increase in prices was a trade secret and not designed for publicity."
Source: Hardware - 10th September 1895
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New York
The announcement is made that twelve firms " controlling the manufacture of silverware in New York City have increased the price of sterling silver flatware ten cents an ounce." The firms are the Gorham Mfg. Co., George W. Shiebler & Co., the Whiting Mfg. Co., Dominick & Haff, Reed & Barton. the J. B. & S. M. Knowles Co., the Towle Mfg. Co., R. Wallace & Sons, the F. M. Whiting Co.. Wood & Hughes, the Howard Sterling Co., and Davis & Galt. Mr. Shiebler, of George W. Shiebler & Co., said to a reporter: "The manufacturers have contemplated this increase for some time. For over a year we have made no profit whatever on flatware, which includes such articles as tea, dessert and table spoons, and table and dessert forks. No other goods will be influenced by the increase in price. The rise is, however, mainly due to the gradual increase in the price of silver bullion. which is now quoted at 68 cents an ounce. Over a year ago there was an understanding among the wholesale manufacturers that if bullion went up we should raise the price of certain articles. Another consideration we had in view was the fact that more expensive patterns in flatware have been introduced. This increase in prices was a trade secret and not designed for publicity."
Source: Hardware - 10th September 1895
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ACQUISITION BY THE CAMPBELL-METCALF SILVER Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
The Campbell-Metcalf Silver Co. have purchased the entire plant and good will of the Narragansett foundry and removed all the tools and appliances used in that business to their factory on Stewart St. The high character of the sterling silver goods made by this house is well known. Mr. Machon, formerly of the Narragansett foundry, is now with the Campbell-Metcalf Silver Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 9th August 1893
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Providence, Rhode Island
The Campbell-Metcalf Silver Co. have purchased the entire plant and good will of the Narragansett foundry and removed all the tools and appliances used in that business to their factory on Stewart St. The high character of the sterling silver goods made by this house is well known. Mr. Machon, formerly of the Narragansett foundry, is now with the Campbell-Metcalf Silver Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 9th August 1893
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PARADE OF RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
North Attleboro
Last week a grand reception was given to Co. I, Fifth Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers, so-called the jewelry company, on its return from Camp Wetherell, Greenville, S. C, after nine months' service in Uncle Sam's service. A hearty greeting was given them with a big street parade, speeches and a banquet. The reception committee who had charge of all the arrangements had among others Major Everett S. Horton and Herbert A. Clark, of Horton, Angell & Company; Sidney O. Bigney, of S. O. Bigney & Co., Providence, and David E. Makepeace.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 12th April 1899
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North Attleboro
Last week a grand reception was given to Co. I, Fifth Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers, so-called the jewelry company, on its return from Camp Wetherell, Greenville, S. C, after nine months' service in Uncle Sam's service. A hearty greeting was given them with a big street parade, speeches and a banquet. The reception committee who had charge of all the arrangements had among others Major Everett S. Horton and Herbert A. Clark, of Horton, Angell & Company; Sidney O. Bigney, of S. O. Bigney & Co., Providence, and David E. Makepeace.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 12th April 1899
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BUSY TIME FOR SILVERSMITHS
Providence, Rhode Island
The silversmiths are having no cause to complain over present business conditions. Whatever war business comes in their direction is giving added impetus to the stimulation of regular trade. Strange as it may seem, some of the silversmiths are doing considerable work directly or indirectly resultant upon the war, their plants being equipped with heavy machinery that is necessary for the getting out of certain metal parts. The last four or five months have proven busy ones for these people, and there are no indications of any cessation at present. In the meanwhile, the regular demands upon the silversmiths are increasing, and the fall looks very promising. In this line of work the last three months of the year are usually among the largest of the year, and the Christmas trade, if good, always makes up for any deficiencies which may have occurred during the less-favored months earlier in the year.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1915
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Providence, Rhode Island
The silversmiths are having no cause to complain over present business conditions. Whatever war business comes in their direction is giving added impetus to the stimulation of regular trade. Strange as it may seem, some of the silversmiths are doing considerable work directly or indirectly resultant upon the war, their plants being equipped with heavy machinery that is necessary for the getting out of certain metal parts. The last four or five months have proven busy ones for these people, and there are no indications of any cessation at present. In the meanwhile, the regular demands upon the silversmiths are increasing, and the fall looks very promising. In this line of work the last three months of the year are usually among the largest of the year, and the Christmas trade, if good, always makes up for any deficiencies which may have occurred during the less-favored months earlier in the year.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1915
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MALTBY, STEVENS & CURTISS Co. CHANGED TO THE WATROUS Mfg. Co.
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Conn., May 4.—At the meeting this afternoon of the Maltby, Stevens & Curtiss Co., Wallingford, at which several prominent business men outside of the company were present, it was decided to organize the Watrous Mfg. Co., to succeed the Maltby, Stevens & Curtiss Co., and the following were elected officers: W. H. Watrous, Hartford, president; D. F. Maltby, Waterbury, vicepresident; George D. Munson, Wallingford, treasurer; F. M. Chambers, secretary.
The directors elected are: W. H. Watrous, D. F. Maltby, Geo. D. Munson, also Franklin Farrell, Ansonia; S. J. Bryant, West Haven; Wm. N. Clark, Ansonia; W. H. Wooster, Seymour. The business will be located as before at the same factory, making the same line of goods.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th May 1896
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New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Conn., May 4.—At the meeting this afternoon of the Maltby, Stevens & Curtiss Co., Wallingford, at which several prominent business men outside of the company were present, it was decided to organize the Watrous Mfg. Co., to succeed the Maltby, Stevens & Curtiss Co., and the following were elected officers: W. H. Watrous, Hartford, president; D. F. Maltby, Waterbury, vicepresident; George D. Munson, Wallingford, treasurer; F. M. Chambers, secretary.
The directors elected are: W. H. Watrous, D. F. Maltby, Geo. D. Munson, also Franklin Farrell, Ansonia; S. J. Bryant, West Haven; Wm. N. Clark, Ansonia; W. H. Wooster, Seymour. The business will be located as before at the same factory, making the same line of goods.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th May 1896
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CHARLES A. BECKER & Co.
Newark, New Jersey
Charles A. Becker & Co., making gold chains, have enlarged their factory at 443 South Tenth street. Considerable new machinery has been installed to make gold rope chain. Over thirty new machines have been added, some of them having a capacity of automatically turning out 150 feet a day, while before this was done by hand.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1912
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Newark, New Jersey
Charles A. Becker & Co., making gold chains, have enlarged their factory at 443 South Tenth street. Considerable new machinery has been installed to make gold rope chain. Over thirty new machines have been added, some of them having a capacity of automatically turning out 150 feet a day, while before this was done by hand.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1912
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LARGE HAUL OF GEMS
London
The New York police have been asked to help trace thieves who stole jewels valued at $500,900 from the Cafe' Monaco, Piccadilly Circus, London, on June 2. A circular describing the property was received last week. F. Goldschmidt, a dealer in gems, is the name of the owner. He lost 1,529 pearls, 16 sapphires in one ornament, 22 in another ; 3 large diamonds, and 7 rubies. In the handbag which held the jewels were also five ten-pound notes, issued on April 14, 1908, by the Bank of England. The circular is signed by Frank Beaumont Price, of Price & Gibbs, assessors, 14 Corn Hill, London, acting for Lloyds and other insurance societies. A reward of $5,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thieves and recovery of the jewels. E. R. Henry, commissioner of the metropolitan police, also signed the circular.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th July 1909
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London
The New York police have been asked to help trace thieves who stole jewels valued at $500,900 from the Cafe' Monaco, Piccadilly Circus, London, on June 2. A circular describing the property was received last week. F. Goldschmidt, a dealer in gems, is the name of the owner. He lost 1,529 pearls, 16 sapphires in one ornament, 22 in another ; 3 large diamonds, and 7 rubies. In the handbag which held the jewels were also five ten-pound notes, issued on April 14, 1908, by the Bank of England. The circular is signed by Frank Beaumont Price, of Price & Gibbs, assessors, 14 Corn Hill, London, acting for Lloyds and other insurance societies. A reward of $5,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thieves and recovery of the jewels. E. R. Henry, commissioner of the metropolitan police, also signed the circular.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th July 1909
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LAWTON, SPENCER & SHERMAN
Providence, Rhode Island
Lawton, Spencer & Sherman is the name of a new concern that will start in the manufacturing jewelry business on the third floor of the Remington building. Page and Friendship Sts., about the middle of February. The firm are composed of Frank B. Lawton, Charles E. Spencer and Frank J. Sherman, all of whom have had a wide experience in connection with the jewelry industry. Mr. Lawton has been a traveling salesman for jewelry concerns for the past 13 years, nine of which have been as salesman for S. B. Champlin & Son, which position he will leave on Jan. 15. Mr. Spencer is the well known buyer for B. F. Norris, Alister & Co., Chicago, with whom he has been connected for 11 of his 18 years experience as as a jewelry buyer. He will cease his connection with that concern on Feb. 1st. Mr. Sherman entered the employ of Potter & Buffinton as an apprentice, 24 years ago, and rose to the position of foreman about 18 years ago and has since held that position. Mr. Lawton will represent the new concern upon the road ; Mr. Spencer will have charge of the office and finances, and Mr. Sherman will take charge of the shop.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st January 1896
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Providence, Rhode Island
Lawton, Spencer & Sherman is the name of a new concern that will start in the manufacturing jewelry business on the third floor of the Remington building. Page and Friendship Sts., about the middle of February. The firm are composed of Frank B. Lawton, Charles E. Spencer and Frank J. Sherman, all of whom have had a wide experience in connection with the jewelry industry. Mr. Lawton has been a traveling salesman for jewelry concerns for the past 13 years, nine of which have been as salesman for S. B. Champlin & Son, which position he will leave on Jan. 15. Mr. Spencer is the well known buyer for B. F. Norris, Alister & Co., Chicago, with whom he has been connected for 11 of his 18 years experience as as a jewelry buyer. He will cease his connection with that concern on Feb. 1st. Mr. Sherman entered the employ of Potter & Buffinton as an apprentice, 24 years ago, and rose to the position of foreman about 18 years ago and has since held that position. Mr. Lawton will represent the new concern upon the road ; Mr. Spencer will have charge of the office and finances, and Mr. Sherman will take charge of the shop.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 1st January 1896
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THE DEATH OF WILLIAM W. WEIL
New York
When the statement was spread through the trade on the morning of Oct. 14, that William M., popularly known as “ Billy ” Weil, was dead, it was hardly credited ; but inquiries at his place of business proved the truth of the rumor, and genuine sorrow was expressed from all sides for the deceased was ardently esteemed by all who had known him in life, and they were legion. His death was very sudden and unexpected, as he had but returned from the West in his usual robust health on the Friday previous, and had attended to his business duties on Saturday. The sad end came at about 4 o’clock on Sunday morning.
William M. Weil first saw the light in London, Eng., fifty-four years ago. He was of German parentage. When about 18 years of age he came to New York, and for several years experienced all the hardships of a young foreigner in a metropolitan city. He at last drifted into the jewelry business in an itinerant way, making San Francisco his headquarters. In 1873 he came back to New York and became a salesman for E. Aug. Neresheimer & Co., on commission, but it was not long before he became a salaried salesman. He was admitted into the firm as a partner in 1879, but withdrew in 1885.
The popularity that Mr. Weil enjoyed, though he bore an enviable reputation for sterling integrity, business ability and generosity, was largely founded upon the many happy traits he possessed, which endeared him to all with whom he came in contact.
The funeral services took place on the 16th at Woodlawn Cemetery and were attended by a large concourse of jewelers.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1889
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New York
When the statement was spread through the trade on the morning of Oct. 14, that William M., popularly known as “ Billy ” Weil, was dead, it was hardly credited ; but inquiries at his place of business proved the truth of the rumor, and genuine sorrow was expressed from all sides for the deceased was ardently esteemed by all who had known him in life, and they were legion. His death was very sudden and unexpected, as he had but returned from the West in his usual robust health on the Friday previous, and had attended to his business duties on Saturday. The sad end came at about 4 o’clock on Sunday morning.
William M. Weil first saw the light in London, Eng., fifty-four years ago. He was of German parentage. When about 18 years of age he came to New York, and for several years experienced all the hardships of a young foreigner in a metropolitan city. He at last drifted into the jewelry business in an itinerant way, making San Francisco his headquarters. In 1873 he came back to New York and became a salesman for E. Aug. Neresheimer & Co., on commission, but it was not long before he became a salaried salesman. He was admitted into the firm as a partner in 1879, but withdrew in 1885.
The popularity that Mr. Weil enjoyed, though he bore an enviable reputation for sterling integrity, business ability and generosity, was largely founded upon the many happy traits he possessed, which endeared him to all with whom he came in contact.
The funeral services took place on the 16th at Woodlawn Cemetery and were attended by a large concourse of jewelers.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1889
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
DEATH OF ROBERT R. STANNARD
Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, Conn.. Jan. 3.—Robert R. Stannard, president of the Blake & Johnson Mfg. Co., of this place, is dead at his home, as the result of cerebral hemorrhage. The deceased was 58 years of age and was well known in the jewelry trade for which his firm made machinery of all kinds.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th January 1906
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Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, Conn.. Jan. 3.—Robert R. Stannard, president of the Blake & Johnson Mfg. Co., of this place, is dead at his home, as the result of cerebral hemorrhage. The deceased was 58 years of age and was well known in the jewelry trade for which his firm made machinery of all kinds.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th January 1906
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
DEATH OF COLONEL JAMES H. CLOSE
Hartford, Connecticut
Col. Jas. H. Close, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, who for several years was employed at the Wilcox Silver Plate Co.’s plant, Meriden, died July 22, at his home in Hartford.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1905
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Hartford, Connecticut
Col. Jas. H. Close, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, who for several years was employed at the Wilcox Silver Plate Co.’s plant, Meriden, died July 22, at his home in Hartford.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd August 1905
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