CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1874 Abstracts 886 - 889 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (Cont'd) See also Agriculture; Legal Profession; Medical Profession; Schools & Seminaries COMETS. COMMERCE 886 L Jan. 24; ed: 4/2,3 Mayor Havemeyer in his annual message takes a desponding view on the future of New York. He says: "Recent investigations upon the current of trade have shown that we are rapidly losing our relative importance, and to a considerable extent our absolute supremacy as to the export and import mart of this continent. This management of the railways terminating in and about New York have succeeded, by fast freight lines, in driving a considerable part of the trade of New York from among us and preventing the study and continued ratio of progress of our commerce as compared with our sister cities." "The LEADER has, during the past two years, repeatedly called attention to indications which are verified in the paragraph above quoted.... The old adage is verified; New York has so long held the supremacy of exports and imports that she deemed herself beyond the reach of competition, and made no calculations or preparations to attract or foster trade, but contented herself with letting trade force her to prepare for it. 887 L Feb. 2; ed: 4/2 The New York journals in trying to solve the decadence of the trade of the city get no further than the canal. They insist upon enlarging it to 17,000,000 tons capacity by clearing out the mud and doubling the locks. And they also want honest management by the board. (7) But even this won't save them. The trouble is nearer home. The harpies who have the handling of the western produce make it unprofitable to shippers; hence all these tears. (2) 888 L Apr. 10; ed: 4/3 It is predicted by several newspapers in the lake cities that business will not receive its usual impetus this spring from the opening of navigation. Much is due to the fact that during the open winter roads in most of the western states have been practically impassable for loaded teams, so that the only part of the wheat crop which has been brought to market during the winter months has been that raised in the immediate vicinity of railroad stations. The ore and lumber trade on the Lakes will, however, open slowly and cautiously. (6) 889 L Dec. 19; ed: 4/3 The establishment of a bureau at Washington to compile statistics and preserve facts connected with the country's internal commerce is proposed by Senator Windom of Minnesota. It would be connected with one of the executive departments. "A number of statistical documents corresponding to the plan marked out in Mr. Windom's proposition would be invaluable. In historical importance CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1874 Abstracts 890 - 894 COMMERCE (Cont'd) they would be equal, if not superior, to the parchments usually deposited in the archives of government. They would, in fact, form the history of the people whose vital energy and activity they would faithfully represent." (14) Board of Trade 890 L Apr. 14:8/4 - The Board of Trade elected officers as follows: President, F. H. Morse; vice presidents, B. H. York, H. C. Burt, W. F. Otis, L. Alcott, R. K. Winslow, Thomas Walton; secretary, J. C. Sage; treasurer, S. S. Gardner; committee on arbitration, S. F. Lester, R. T. Lyon, M. B. Clark; committee on appeals, T. W. Evans, G. W. Gardner, M. App, A. W. French, Theodore Simmons; and committee on inspection, H. Pomerene, H. A. Harvery, J. R. Sprankle, A. Weiner and T. W. Burnham. (10) 891 L June 17:8/4 At the meeting of the Board of Trade yesterday, the president, F. H. Morse, called upon the committee previously appointed to draft resolutions giving expression to the sentiment of the Board of Trade regarding the recent death of S. F. Lester. Resolutions of condolence were reported and adopted. (5) Foreign Trade 892 L June 8; ed: 7/3 A list of resolutions adopted by the Toledo Board of Trade in regard to the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada was published a few days ago. Now a long petition on the same subject comes from Detroit. "We therefore earnestly request that without unnecessary delay the measure be perfected by the executive department of the government and ratified by the Senate of the United States." 893 L Aug. 6; ed: 4/1 European advices announce that crops are not so good as were expected. This will open a wide channel for the sale of the yield now being harvested in this country and cause a stream of gold to flow in from the old world. Poor crops in Europe is not a subject of rejoicing, but it is satisfactory to know that the markets of Europe can be fully supplied from the rich and abundant farms of the west, and to feel that this exchange will bring to our shores large quantities of gold and silver, so necessary for the redemption of species payment. 894 L Sept. 1; ed: 4/2 - Except for a census of ten years, there is no better way to tell the wealth and growth of the country than by a comparison of imports and exports. (3) (3) For the month ended May 31, 1874, the imports of the United States amounted to $51,242,848, as against $57,528,391 for the same month in 1873. For the same month, the foreign and domestic exports were $60,709,959, against $50,161,396 for the same period, 1873. An approximate estimate is made for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1874, which gives an excess of exports over imports, in species value of CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1874 Abstracts 895 - 898 COMMERCE - Foreign Trade (Cont'd) $18,394,254. "Every feature of our foreign trade indicates a steady increase of exports and a corresponding decrease of imports. "Political conventions should take into careful consideration the contents of the above report, which is a strong argument in favor of the general policy of the Republican party." See also Foreign Relations; Money; Retail Stores & Trade; Tariff; Wholesale Trade COMMISSION HOUSES. See Wholesale Trade Commission Houses COMMUNISM AND COMMUNISTS. See Socialism & Socialists COMMUNITIES & PLACES (10) 895 L Jan. 5:7/1 In a letter to the editor, "Nicholas" says: In looking over your list of cities and villages, I was pained to see Fostoria, unjustly, but no doubt unintentionally, put in the background in regard to population. You make us appear as having a population of 1,800 whereas the 1870 census gave us a population of 2,200. I can safely say that we have now a population of 3,500. Place us where we justly belong. 896 L Mar. 10; ed: 4/2 The veteran statistician, the Hon. E. D. Mansfield, is at it again. He maintains that Cincinnati will be the future great city in the world. According to his ideas, the isothermal line proves his point. "It is the axis of production, of population, of civilization and the axis of empires." This seems to settle Cleveland's chances of being much of a town. Cincinnati, on a small stream, navigable not half the year, with no railroad facilities, and with her commerce rapidly slipping away is the great city of the "to be." Such it is to be an isothermal metropolis. (4) (6) 897 L Mar. 11; ed: 4/2 - New York seems to be off of that isothermal line, which, according to E. D. Mansfield, is the making of great cities. We agree with the statement made by Commissioner Bingham that, by March of 1900, the population of the states of Pennsylvania and New York will be about equal. New York has increased rapidly in population and business, yet nothing has been done to increase the commercial facilities; and the means of transportation are wholly inadequate to meet the demands of trade. "The first city in the Union needs waking up." (6) 898 L May 9:7/2 - Rocky River is beginning to attract attention as a summer resort. Of late years, Clevelanders have patronized Chautauqua lake near Jamestown, N. Y. Put-in-Bay is becoming world renowned; every year hundreds of visitors from all parts of the United States and Canada journey thither and lose themselves in the beauty of the lake and the lands there presented. A week on the islands would give life to anyone who was tired out or worried. (11) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1874 Abstracts 899 - 903 COMMUNITIES & PLACES (Cont'd) 899 L May 30; ed: 4/1 - "Elyria, Bedford, Norwalk, and other towns within a short ride of Cleveland possess all the requisites for a pleasant retreat of a few weeks. Their hotels are good, and guests will be accommodated at less than half the price demanded at the watering places, where keepers spend three-fourths of the year inventing means for the depletion of pocket books." (3) 900 L June 11:8/5 - Put-in-Bay, one of our most attractive summer resorts, furnishes many healthful attractive features. The objects and elements for the enjoyment of a boat, rod or gun are inexhaustible. Plateaus for games, conservatories for flirting, halls for dancing and refreshments are plenteous. A. B. Richmond, Esq., has a valuable collection of curiosities in art and nature in Meadville, Pa., which he has consented to transfer to the island. (7) 901 L June 29:7/2 - Everything that adds to the business enterprise or prestige of a city growing as Cleveland is, is a matter of public interest, and the fact that money from abroad is being diverted to Cleveland's use, is one that demands that such foreign money should meet all the local encouragement possible. These remarks are called forth by the fact that Mr. Clark of Detroit has invested his money in the GAZELLE, the excursion boat from here to the islands, building up a daily trade that will repay him for his risk. The State Teachers association begins its session tomorrow at Put-in-Bay. The regatta, a yacht race, will be held today. Cleveland's suburban resort grows more beautiful each year. 902 L Dec. 24; ed: 4/1,2 The Toledo BLADE remarks that the Cleveland council has passed an ordinance restricting the use of steam whistles "For the purpose of quieting the nerves of a few do nothings." They ask whether it would not be better to provide a hospital for such nervous people in some secluded spot. (10) "In villages like Toledo where everything is continually being strained to give the impression of a great city, the shriek of the switching locomotive or the greasy little tug towing a mud scow down the river, is cherished and enjoyed as the music of the spheres...! Toot away boys; say the devoted citizens: It sounds like business! Happy proud Toledo!" COMMUNITY GROWTH 903 L May 16:7/3 - Business in the iron ward is rather dull. Several of the mills which have been shut down are starting up again. Municipal matters are the principal topics of discussion among the citizens in that new ward. The lunatic asylum is prospering under the able management of its new superintendent, Dr. Slusser, and its new steward, Deil. The new building, on which 150 men are employed, is progressing rapidly. The iron ward baseball team beat the Bedford boys in a baseball game yesterday by a score of 22 to 19. (5) (13) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1874 Abstracts 904 - 907 COMMUNITY GROWTH (Cont'd) 904 L June 22; ed: 4/2,3 The forthcoming city directory of Cleveland will contain 45,609 names. Cleveland has never figured largely in the windy war for supremacy in which Toledo and Indianapolis have so nobly striven, but has been content to go on growing and solidifying year by year, pointing to an accession of from 8,000 to 12,000 people per annum, and the building of from 2,500 to 3,000 dwellings during the same time. "Our business is on so sound a basis that the city came through with almost no failures, nor has the subsequent extraordinary stringency of money driven any additional business firms to the wall. The Cleveland Iron mills were the last to blow out their fires and the first to resume. The earliest return of brisk times will find Cleveland on her feet and ready. 905 L Oct. 23:8/2 - It is conceded that the drives in the vicinity of Cleveland are among the strongest charms of this most attractive of all summer cities in America. (12) There are still one or two drawbacks and they are the want of well kept suburban hotels to drive to and an almost utter absence of roads which command a view of the lake. Lake Shore park will give breathing space to those living in denser parts of the city, and the new drive being laid out along the eastern shore, Lake Shore boulevard, is a private enterprise but deserves mention. Anyone familiar with the country along the lake shore east of the city knows that there lies between the St. Clair rd. and the shore a strip of beautiful highly cultivated territory, from one-half to three-quarters of a mile in width, belonging mostly to gentlemen doing business in the city. Cottages are now being erected along the boulevard on the lake side and this shows that the people of Cleveland are attracted to the interests of the project. No city built upon the shore of a magnificent lake ever made less of its opportunity than Cleveland has done hitherto. - (12) 906 L Nov. 2:7/3 In a letter to the editor, "H" says: For many years we have lived near you almost within a stone's cast, and yet you have given us a cold shoulder, as it were, that one might about as well have acknowledged to living in the wilds of Kansas, or Nebraska as to say his home was on the Heights. A few years ago the Heights was made a part of the city proper, but I doubt if one-half of the then acting council could have given the whereabouts of the place.... And now, we send you greeting, and with our new street cars extend to you the warm right hand of fellowship, cordially inviting you, one and all, to come over, and see us. (14) 907 L Nov. 19:5/1 - Collamer seems destined to become a large village. The location there of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern yards and shops and the plan of making this the place for the transfer of all through freight has taken a large number of men and their families to Collamer. The round house is the largest and most complete in the city, water is plentiful and extensive stock yards will be opened next spring on the north side of the main tracks. The yards at Painesville will be abandoned |