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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1890
Page
2
St Drew and Co. 15 Tremont Row announce a giant sale of a complete stock of ladies suits from a leading New York manufacturer. The sale promises unprecedented low prices and a vast assortment, with only a hint of the many attractions to come.
At Glenville track the grand circuit concluded with fast times and records. Dallas claimed the 2:17 pace heat in 2:11.4, the fastest in the class, as Cricket won the overall event after five heats amid heavy wagers on Dallas. Maggie R. led early in the 2:14 pace, while McDowell won the 2:18% class and Rosalind Wilkes beat Susie S. in the free-for-all trot. The meeting wrapped with the circuit moving to Buffalo next week.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues an order effective Sept 1 1890 reducing rates on carp oats wheat and flour from Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska to Chicago St Louis and the Mississippi River. Reductions require tolls not below 642 mills per ton mile for journeys under 500 miles and not below 6 mills for any distance. Rates east of the Mississippi were found not excessive for corn oats wheat and flour to the eastern seaboard from Chicago St Louis and the Mississippi River.
Campen New Jersey reports Mr and Mrs Charles H Tongue longtime boarders at a Magnolia summer hotel were struck by a train on the Atlantic City Railroad last night and killed instantly. The tragedy occurred about ten miles from the city, leaving the community in shock. The couple had resided at the hotel during the season and were well known locally. Local authorities began investigations into the accident and the railroad company issued a brief statement expressing condolences.
CureaGo August 1 An afternoon paper says the poolroom conflict ends with downtown keepers conceding the law is against them and will close their rooms tonight.
Louisville Kentucky Aug 1 The trotting stallion Du Quesne record 2 10 4 died yesterday at Locust Grove Stock Farm near Paris Kentucky He was owned by Philip Hacke of New York and valued at 50600 dollars.
Winthrop Me Aug 1 The Wayne Woollen Mill Company organized at Wayne to reopen the mill idle for two years with capital of 50000 dollars. Improvements planned and operations to begin soon. Citizens welcome the revival of the industry with pleasure.
Willimantic August 1 Eddie ten year old son of George Dunkin engineer at E A Buck and Co steam mill was caught in shafting in the engine room. Four fingers of his left hand were crushed. Dr Fox amputated one finger and fears the rest may be lost. He is reported quite comfortable.
New Haven August 1 Thomas Sanford of Waterhaven an oysterman and fire department member fell into a well inside an engine house and died within thirty minutes from his injuries.
London Truth notes Lord Northampton benefited from a £34,000 life policy on his late son Lord Compton. The policy backed a £10,000 loan, premiums added, and transfer on debt repayment. After Compton’s death, debt rose to £14,000, yet the Court of Appeal sustained Northampton’s executor claim for about £20,000, paid from a fund none of their family funded.
In Bay State Hall last night the Freestone Cutters met with the Progressive Union while the old union seeks consolidation. A heated letter from the Freestone Contractors’ Association denounces the old union as scabs and warns against amalgamation. Also reported: Mixed Local Assembly 723 installs officers at 724 Washington, Carriagemakers and Iron Moulders activity, Labor Day parade plans, Building Laborers adding members, and Sailors and Firemen sending aid to Philadelphia.
Labor unrest across Massachusetts towns centers on the Loot and Shoe Workers Union No 104 seeking reinstatement for eleven treers after firings July 12. The dispute moves toward a State Board of Arbitration, with firms and unions signaling preference for a public hearing and swift resolution. The Hathaway, Soule & Harrington firm operates shoe plants in Newbedford, Middleboro, and Campello.
In San Francisco on August 1 Judge Goffey ruled in favor of Florence Blythe the natural child of Thomas H Blythe deceased millionaire awarding her the bulk of the estate valued at about 4 000 000 dollars The Blythe will contest drew wide public interest and confirms Florence Blythes inheritance as sole heir to the estate from the Blythe estate endeavors.
Visitors day at the Summer School of Physical Training in Hemenway Gymnasium showcases rapid advances under Dr. D A Sargent and his assistants. Seventy nine students, mostly women, perform grace and strength on bars, rings, parallel bars, and weaving routines, with notable feats by Miss Elliott and others, illustrating the rise of women’s gymnasiums nationwide.
William E. Plummer of Auburndale Newton died at his residence from heart trouble after a short illness. He was a prominent Democrat, organized the Citizens' party in Newton, and served in many political roles and clubs. He leaves a widow and two children. John A. Dodd of Boston died in Gloucester from heart failure. a longtime merchant, he chaired the Atlantic Bank and Plymouth Cordage Company boards and led John A. Dodd & Co. in leaf tobacco with his brother J. Edward Dodd.
On Wednesday August 6 1890 at 12 m 29 shares First National Bank Salem 15 shares Citizens National Bank Wichita 2 shares Consolidated Railroad Vermont preferred 50 Consolidated Railroad Vermont preferred serial 10 shares Illinois Manufacturing Company 49 shares Great Falls Manufacturing Company 15 shares Hamilton Woollen Company 25 shares Hudson Kentucky and Maine Railroad Company 820 48 B and Maine Railroad scrip share Portland Saco and Portsmouth Railroad Company Eastern Railroad New Hampshire California Southern Railroad preferred Union Pacific Railroad Company Central Massachusetts Railroad Company preferred Davidson Investment Company East Tennessee Land Company American Axe and Tool Company Fort Payne Investment Company Virginia Wellman Sole Cutting Machine 2h Day Cordage Company 200 Delaware Rowell American Switch Company 1000 City of Toledo 449s 1904 5000 City of Toledo 4144 1919 6000 Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad 63 1933 stamped 5000 Wisconsin Central Railroad 5s First series 8500 Fort Worth Land and Railway Company 7s 1000 Atchison Toledo and Minneapolis KK incomes Also 50 shares Franklin County Lew Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad preferred 5000 Boston and Lowell Railroad 4s 1907 1500 Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad 73 1916 guaranteed by Chicago and Missouri Western Railroad Notes: list of various securities and bonds offered for sale or verification.
Silas 8s Drew and Co announce part of their stock is moved to the Parisian Suit and Cloak Co at 62 Hanover Street to serve the public. A series of obituaries recount deaths: Thomas B Church of Grand Rapids, Benjamin F Angel of Ware, William Ti Rixford ex-senator, RK Smith of Chicago, EK B Smith of Richmond College, and Joseph Averill of Somerville. Funeral for Averill set for Monday at 2 PM.
The August Forum mixes non-political essays and fiction by well known writers. A P Peabody discusses formative influences. James Sully on the future of fiction. Brown Sequard on brain halves. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps critiques decollete exposes. Burdette on frivolousness. Goldwin Smith on prophets of unrest. Kropotkin on agriculture. Morison on Newfoundland. Lyman Abbott on industrial democracy. Chandler on national control of elections. plus juvenile sketches and Glave’s Africa adventures conclusion.
A list of new publications including Ab-sa-ra-ka the Land of Massacre by Col Henry B Carrington U S A published by J B Lippincott Company Philadelphia Starting Points How to Make a Good Beginning edited by Abbie H Fairfield Boston D Lothrop Company Talks with Ralph Waldo Emerson by Charles J Woodbury New York Baker & Taylor Company U S an Index to the United States of America Historical Geographical and Political compiled by Malcolm Townsend Boston Love and Other Poems by Rufus Cyrene MacDonald Boston W B Clarke Co The Soul of Pierre by George Olnet translated from the French by Mary J Serrano New York Cassell Publishing Company
Springfield Aug 1 The proposed constitutional amendment to issue 5 million dollars in Chicago bonds for the World’s Fair has been adopted by both houses. Wall street firm Boyden & Jenkins filed schedules showing liabilities 838,581 dollars nominal assets 687,303 dollars actual assets 21,744 dollars.
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