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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1891

Page

2

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.

New York Charles 8. Holmes Supreme Court Arthur C. Gilman J. H. Larabee & Co Flushing L. L Gilman J. H. Larabee 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.

Ashland Frammincham Framingham Everett Burquem M.S. P.C

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.

Erie Telephone 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.

Scottpalk Penn Keister Franklin Frick Knights of Labor Kyle Leisenring Concord N. H Quarrymen’s Union Amet Mae National Union

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.

Calcutta F. St. C. Grimwood Grimwood Manipur James W. Quinton Quinton Senaputty

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.

Loncon The Standard Buenos Ayres Pellegrini

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.

Faux River Harris Philadelphia W. W. Coolidge Coolidge Boston

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.

Germany Briain Bundesrath United States

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.

London York Northern Railway Companies Sheffield

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.

Smill Lewiston

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.

M. A. Snow Brimmer Street

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.

Boston Athletic Association Frank Peters The Athletic Association R. T. French Harvard French Peters Amateur Athletic Union J. F. Connolly Trimount Athletic Club J. J. Gibbons Connolly Music Hall Gibbons Bb. M. Flaherty M. J. Farrell Flaherty Farrell J. Sullivan Charlestown John Lahey Cambridge Lahey Sullivan Andr. T. French J. Otis Shaw Walter Austin R. D. McDonald

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.

Cambridge Withal Taverner John T. Raymond Raymond

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.

Robert Downing Damon and Pythias Grand Opera House Downing Miss Blair Boston Hatfield Gallagher Francis E. S. Willard the Tremont John Needham

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.

Medford Samuel C. Lawrence

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.

Bellamy Savage Chicago West Boston New England Udi M. J. Savage George H. Fills

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.

Cuyler Theodore L.curler D.D New York Baker & Taylor

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.

Pericles Plutarch Thucydides Abbott Paestum Athens Greece Evelyn Abbott M.A New York G. P. Putman’s Sons Boston W. B. Clarke & Co

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.

Washington Mr. Sparks Pennsylvania Rochambeau Cornwallis Ford George Washington Worthington Chauncey Ford New York G P, Putnam’s Sons Boston W. B. Clarke & Co

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.

Paine

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.

London Paris Boston Post Washington Street Boston New England

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.

London M. Stepanoff Moscow St. Petersburg Aleady Ecole Des Theatres Impériaux

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