Curious Suit Over Large Defaulter Sums in New York
Charles Holmes sues in the New York Supreme Court over Arthur C. Gilman a J H Larabee & Co tea merchant who died at Flushing in December defaulter to the firm for 222934 dollars. Insurance policies totaling 56000 held by the firm are contested as premiums were paid with stolen funds. A trustee holds the recovered money pending court decision. Holmes claims to have advanced 70000 to cover losses. Gilman joined the firm as a salaried worker in 1879 then became a partner without capital.
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Arthur C. Gilman
J. H. Larabee & Co
Flushing
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Holmes
Cincinnati
Barbarous treatment of a horse at Ashland
In Framingham District Court jockey Everett Burquem faced a charge from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for driving a horse two miles after one hoof had fallen off. He was convicted and fined twenty dollars.
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Frammincham
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Everett Burquem
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Erie Telephone gains for quarter and year
Lowe EIL April 29 reports the Erie Telephone Company's sub companies added 229 subscribers in the quarter ending March 31, totaling 1131 for the year. The prior year net gain was 930 with 13,376 total connected.
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Lowe E.il
Erie Telephone Company
Labor and Capital in Keister Settlement and Quarry Demands
Coke ovens at the Franklin Plant resume tomorrow after a Keister settlement with labor officials. Old wages restored, only union men employed, no coke sold to Frick. four companies now under Knights of Labor. About fifty Italians arrived at Frick's Kyle plant. two hundred work at Leisenring No. 3. Strike costs so far about $3,000,000. In Concord New Hampshire, Quarrymen demand nine-hour days with eight on Saturdays, higher wages, bi weekly pay, and swift discharge payments. employers refuse to alter terms before June 1, 1891, signaling a broad strike with National Union backing.
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Quarrymen’s Union
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Responsibility for the Trouble Laid at the Door of the Murdered Quinton
Mrs. Grimwood, widow of the late British Manipur agent, lands in Calcutta and assigns blame for the Manipur massacre to Chief Commissioner Quinton. She claims Quinton ignored advice on the dispute with the deposed Maharajah, invited the Senaputty to the Durbar, and was himself captured by the Manipuri chief, leading to bloodshed.
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Argentina to issue silver notes and consolidate debt
Buenos Ayres reports President Pellegrini announced plans to issue notes backed by reserve silver as legal tender for future obligations but not for preexisting debts. A law would invalidate contracts not in legal currency, blocking gold recovery. Banks admit inability to curb the gold premium as the government moves to consolidate external debt at 3 percent.
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Defalcation Hits Earnest Workers Order Losses Noted
Faux River April 2y. About 300 investors in this city lost 4200 due to the alleged defalcation of Harris, treasurer of the Earnest Workers Order in Philadelphia. W. W. Coolidge, unofficially linked with the order, collected assessments and sent his personal check. The last payment for 1000 was sent Saturday. Coolidge learned of the collapse in Boston Monday and telegraphed to stop payment. The majority of investors are mill workers unable to absorb the loss.
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Germany Coming to the World's Fair
The Bundesrath approved the government proposal to accept the United States invitation to Chicago World’s Fair. It provides for an Imperial commissioner to oversee German exhibits and an appropriation to organize the German department of the fair.
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Influenza Sweeps London Amid Attacks on Officials
Influenza reaches London though mild. Archbishop of York unable to attend consecration in York. Mayor deputy mayor and sheriff of York sick. Northern Railway employees hit with many absent. Sheffield death rate higher than in prior epidemic.
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Formidable Ally Suits Back for Boy at Mill
A Lewiston mill overseer discharged a boy. The next morning a woman arrived with her bulldog. The dog and owner insisted the boy be rehired. The overseer relented, deciding the boy could return the next morning as the dog winked.
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May Scribner's caution letter request denial prompt
M. A. Snow denies a woman using her name to solicit money. She states she never gave consent to any such letter and warns readers not to assist. Statement dated April 29, 1891, from 5 Brimmer Street.
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Clever sparring bouts at Boston gym draw praise and controversy
The Boston Athletic Association hosted four clever boxing bouts with fair matches. Key moments featured Frank Peters of the A A and Harvard's R T French, Peters pressing a tactical advantage to score a second round knockout while controversy arose over Peters following up, sparking hisses.
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Notable Cambridge Conductor and Anecdotal Exchange
A Cambridge line conductor praised for courtesy and fare handling on the front platform. The letter shares a humorous tale about John T Raymond to illustrate how reputations for talent can form from a lucky, unintentional moment, ending with a cautious note about truth in such anecdotes.
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Dramatic Notes on Local Theatre Action and Debuts
Mr Robert Downing impresses in Damon and Pythias at the Grand Opera House with robust stage methods while Miss Blair supports well. A Soudan Sketch Book souvenir marks the Soudan 150th performance at the Boston Theatre. E S Willard heads to Boston for strong praise, slated to perform John Needham's Double and The Middleman in coming shows.
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Medford Ambitious to Be a City Charter Sought
Medford reports the town committee appointed to study a city charter met and organized with General Samuel C. Lawrence as chairman. A proposal to divide the town was rejected by a 2 to 10 vote. The group began plans to pursue a city charter from the Legislature.
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New Books by M. J. Savage Offer Clear Thought and Progress
The article reviews a Boston volume by M. J. Savage compiling fifteen discourses on topics from Is Man More than Animal to Wealth and Poverty. It praises the author’s direct argument, vivid illustration, and moral scope while noting his influence in Boston and New England and his steady, faithful output.
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How To Be a Pastor by Theodore L Curler
A critical look at Dr Cuyler’s lifelong plan to unite preaching with pastoral work. The piece praises his practical advice and emphasizes three core principles for young ministers: maximize effort, know your people, and adapt to individuals and situations. Baker & Taylor publishes this New York edition.
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Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens review
A compact scholarly critique of Evelyn Abbott's Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens in the Heroes of the Nations series. The reviewer notes a dry condensed abstract style yet values thorough coverage of foreign policy, arts, law, and Pericles influence, with illustrations from German authorities and publication details.
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Washington's Writings Volume IX reviewed
The ninth volume covers October 1780 to May 1782 and parallels Sparks edition parts. It notes Washington Rochambeau junction and Cornwallis surrender. Ford shares fewer Sparks notes yet prints more new letters. Publishers praised. price five dollars.
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They Do Not Come A Celery Compound Advertisement
A period essay blames nervous exhaustion for most unhappiness and suggests Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy. It extols the nerve rebuilding effects and urges nervous patients to use the product, claiming it renews the brain and is a modern discovery.
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Boston Post Lights Up Solely by Electricity in New Building
The Boston Post becomes the first Boston concern to rely entirely on electric illumination in its new Washington Street building. A 260 light Edison dynamo powers the system, with a basement engine and a switch to street service in case of trouble, marking a pioneer move away from gas and oil lamps in favor of modern electric lighting.
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Stepannoff proposes signs to simplify ballet dancing
M Stepanoff a male dancer at the Imperial Opera Houses in Moscow and St Petersburg has devised a signaling system for ballet steps and movements. He has lectured on the plan before the Ecole des Theatres Impériaux.
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