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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1890

Page

2

Tariff plan tightens duties on finer cotton hosiery

Washincro y April 6 The ways and means committees agreed to higher duties on finer grades of cotton hosiery and shirts and drawers with raised rates for values above $2 per dozen and above $150 per dozen respectively. Ex Paso board of trade protests a proposed 14 9 cents a pound duty on silver lead ores threatening smelters and Texas New Mexico and Mexican trade.

Washincroy Ways and Means Commgites Paso Tex Board of Trade House Ways and Means Texas Washington Committee On Ways and Means United States Republic of Mexico New Mexico Arizona Mexico Ways and Means Committee

Affrays in Lynn Report Two Fatal and Serious Injuries

An unknown man was struck and killed by a freight train at Chestnut street bridge on the Boston and Maine line. He stood six foot seven, dark, and weighed 160 pounds. The body was mangled and taken to Darcy's undertakers. Engineer Elmer B. Managan of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn line suffered a fractured skull at Point of Pines station and was alive at last report. Hugh Collins of Lyon had funeral services at his home and was buried at St Mary’s Cemetery amidst a large procession including local societies.

Lywn Sprcran Boston & Maine Railroad Chestnut Street Bridge Darcy Elmer Managan Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Point of Pines Lynn Hospital George Street Lynn Hugh Collins Lyon Hill’s Court Father Mathew Father Mathew Gc, T. A. Society Post - Grand Army Third Massachusetts Cavalry Association St. Mary's Cemetery

Ingalls bill proposes US government banking system

Senator Ingalls yesterday introduced a Wage Workers Alliance backed bill for a government banking system headed by an executive secretary with $8000 salary and four assistants. It envisions free banking services at post offices, loan security with annual interest, silk paper currency, and funds from the U.S. treasurer. Other Senate actions include appropriations and amendments and a House notice honoring Newton W. Nutting.

Washncton Senate Ingalls Wage Workers’ Alliance United States Bureau of Engraving and _Printing Flandreau Laban Heath & Co Boston District of Columbia Washington Hale Maine HOUSE Marblehead Fort Sewall Hills Island New York Harbor Secretary of the Navy New York Secretary of the Treasury Ellis Island Newton W. Nutting Messrs Payne Blanchard Baker Grosve- Dof Peters Sherman and Henderson

Boston League and Brotherhood clash in New Haven and Meriden

Baseball Saturday reports shows Long's fielding and Lowe's hitting for the Bos ton League in New Haven as Boston Players' League team dominates Meriden Resolutes. Other scores include Brooklyn and Boston Brotherhood games, with cold weather hampering performances across multiple parks and lists of late afternoon matchups.

New Haven Brotherhood Conn New Havens Long Lowe Bostons P. L Resolutes Meerween Boston Players’ League Dan Brouthers

Record of Fires Across Cities Including Newton Barn Fire

A lengthy fire report describes a near total loss at a Newtonville stock barn on Crafts Street. William C Parker faced about seven thousand dollars in damages with most stock saved. other regional blazes include Theresa village, Lawrence cottages, Greenville hotels, and factories in Trenton and Worcester, with multiple insured losses and evacuations.

Newton Crafts Street Newtonville William C. Parker Parker Bros Fancy Nations Tremont Street Boston Parker Richer Harvey Waltham H. N. Hyde Newton Water Works Goddard Democrat Watertown N. Y Theresa German Bros J. C. Bidleman Buiding M. Peck W. L. Root Joline Dressar Mrs. L. Hannas R. Rodenhurst W. H. Lambie EF. L. Santway Mason Hall G. W. Henry George E. Yost William — Peck J. Court M. L. Stoller Chipman & Sons Frank W. O. Porter L. W.tyler Victor Cooper J.C. Morrow E. Parkhurst H. A. Coe Ice Insurance Company Hartford New York Orient Insurance Company Trenton N. J New Jersey Wool & Leather Company William Shicker SaLem Serciat Radford Pond Street Caroline Woods J. H. Searles Rockianp Dana Smith Liberty Street Hiyesam Joseph Ripley Hingham Centre Quincy T. Frank Drake Washington Street New Haven Conn Old American Theatre Church Street Worcester Main Austin Streets W. L. Davis Hebbard & Co J. ©. Livingston C. E. Eddy RK. C. Taylor Davis Hebbard Livingston Eddy Auburn Philadelphia Middleton & Co South Second Street American Tea Company Perceval Favorite Manufacturing Company Henry & Lea John Fritz Barney Barrett East Brincewater Andrew P. Sturtevant Watersury Ralph N. Blakeslee Naugatuck New England Wilmincron Del Johnston Forge Company Wilmington Revere John Silva Prue Street

Jamaica Plain Fire Destroys Timber Drying Room and Shop

A blaze in a Jamaica Plain drying room among timber spread to the stock room and carpenter shop causing heavy loss. Estimated at 2000 dollars. Earlier fire damaged the copper shop roof at Suffolk Brewery on Eighth and G streets with damage near 10 dollars.

Jamaica Plain Suffolk Eighth G Streets

Tragic Flood Disaster Report In Mississippi Delta

Nineteen refugees reach Vicksburg on the Hill City after a raft capsize on Bayou Falaya. Twelve women and children drowned as the raft crashed into a tree. Dire conditions persist in Steel Bayou with planters scrambling to move stock by steamer. Reports say the Mississippi water levels rise along the Louisiana front, while relief efforts push to rescue the distressed with small boats and barges, amid widespread distress and shifting river pressures.

New Orneans The Picayune Vicksburg Averflow Bayou Falaya Hill City Steel Bayou Earl Miller Miller Evergreen Osceola Mississippi Eagle Lake Louisiana Bousam W. D. Pugch M.W. Smith Pugh Sharkey Tallahatche River John B. Mattingly Austin Yazoo Tallahatchie

Rhode Island Election Shifts City Delegation to Democrats

Newport results yield Clark by 73 and Quinn by 23, giving the city two Democratic representatives. Other towns show mixed gains for Democrats, with Pawtucket and Richmond returning Democrats, Cranston split, and Bristol electing two Democrats. The overall mood predicts a Democratic General Assembly likely to elect a U.S. Senator.

Newport R. I William P. Clark Andrew K. Quinn House of Representatives Supreme Court F. B. Peckham Supreme Bench Board of Health Providence Pawtucket Hugh J. Carroll Richmond W. K. Parks Cranston Warren Nichols Bristol General Assembly United States

Salem Report: Arrests and School Trial Headlines

In Salem Latem on April 6 John A. Kinsella, twenty one, was arrested on suspicion of incen diarism at James Riley's tannery near Pope's court. Earlier fires in the area echo a prior probation. Also, the Bowditch School principal Frank L. Smith faces assault charges after a pupil, Fred R. Murphy, was whipped. Testimony from two pupils and Miss Maria Standley details a tense classroom scene. The hearing continues Monday. Funeral services for Joseph Arey, former Boston & Maine baggage master, were held with Rev. Dr. Charles Arey officiating. Pilgrim Fathers and railroad men attended amid floral tributes.

Sreerau John A. Kinsella James Riley Pope’s Court Kinseila Frank L. Smith Bowditch Fred R. Murphy Maria Standley Murphy Mr. Smith Kinally Murphy Thomas Kittredze W. W. Eaton Hubbard Breed Joseph Arey Boston & Maine Railroad Turner Street Charles Arey St. Peter’s Church Pilgrim Fathers Railroad

Steamer Indiana Launched for Milwaukee to Chicago Route

The Goodrich Transportation Company launched the steamer Indiana at Berger & Berger yard. The craft measures 220 feet overall, 200 feet keel, 40 feet beam, 15 1 1 hold with electricity lighting and sleeping space for 400 passengers. Cost is $175,000 and service will run between Milwaukee and Chicago.

Manitowoc Wis Indiana Goodrich Transportation Company Berger & Berger's Milwaukee Chicago Milwaukkk Fred Pabst Wolf & Davidson Escanaba Lake Erie Chapin Mining Company

Cambridge Pastor Declines St. Louis Call on Easter Day

Rev. D. N. Beach of Cambridge announced on Easter at Prospect Street Church that he would decline St. Louis’s call. He cited duty to Cambridge and his pledged service here, noting salary and personal preference aside. Beach, active in local causes, had received unanimous local appeals to stay and has turned down other calls before.

Prospect Street Cambridge St. Louis Wakefield Beach

Oregon Improvement Company Lowers Orange Rates

The Oregon Improvement Company reports for the year ended Nov. 30 shows a gross decrease of 10.8 percent and a net earnings rise of 32.2 percent despite reduced coal demand. Interest charges total 3.5 million with a remaining deficit of 53,564. The coal division faced a tough season with revenue down 417,669 and net down 413,306 from the prior year. The company’s debt and stock figures are outlined, and a stock exchange plan to improve finances is described.

Oregon Improvement Company Cseersee AVOVE Cocenee -Scacesers Micseok Nceecceneees Seattle Franklin

Ballot Box Frauds in Jersey City Reported

Jersey City New Jersey April 6 sixty warrants were issued for the arrest of persons implicated in ballot box frauds last November. Twelve arrests were made all are election officers eight Democrats and four Republicans. They are charged with conspiracy and accepting ballots from nonvoters. Those arrested were admitted to bail awaiting grand jury action. More arrests expected tomorrow.

Jersey City N. d

Horserider Hurt After Fright at Electric Car Near Back Bay

About 11 30 yesterday morning James Trefry was riding near Three Roads Back Bay when his horse was frightened by an electric car and threw him injuring his left leg. He was treated by Dr Webb then sent to City Hospital. Trefry resides at Chester and Davis streets West Newton.

James T. ‘Rerry Three Roads Back Bay Dr. Webb Mr. Trefry Chester and Davis Streets West Newton

Young thieves arrested in Tremont Street beer storage bust

Officers Morrissey Alger and Sennott captured Joan Foley aged twelve and nine other youths from ages eleven to fourteen for breaking into James O Gray's rear storage on Tremont Street and stealing beer and cider. Entry was gained by smashing a window and six youths were located in the scene. The report notes the arrests and details of the crime.

Morrissey Alger Sennott Station Joan Foley Daniel Bowen Cornelius Casey John Aldridge Joan Gash Patrick Reagan George Dennely David Conley Michael Lobin Tremont Street James O. Gray Morrissey Cana

Fragmented 19th century brokerage list with trusts and banks

A dense collection of shares, bonds, and company names dated Wednesday April 9, 1890 at 11 30 A M. includes Freeman s National Bank North American Insurance Company Kansas City Cable Railway Company Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Company Boston and Albany Railroad Old Colony Railroad Union Cotton Mills Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co and many other financial entities. The entry lists numerous holdings by order of trustees executors and administrators among banks railroads and manufacturing firms.

Freeman’s Nat. Bank North American Ins. Co Kansas City CableR’y Co Eliot Ins Firemen’s Fire Ins Washington B’k American Loan & Trust Co Loot & Shoe Sole Laying Co Reece Button Hole M. Co Shoe& Leather Electric Light Co. Mechanics’ Sat B’k. Bates Atlantic Cotton Mills Reat Fala Fg Lowel Mfg Union Cotton Mfg. Co Fall River Kansas City Memphis Birm American Insurance Co Denison Building & Land Co East Tennessee

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