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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1893

Page

2

Banks Split Over Sixty Day Notice For Withdrawals

Boston banks clash over a sixty days notice rule for withdrawals over fifty dollars. Some institutions enforce it while others, including Suffolk Provident East Boston Home and Warren, reject it. Money movements are uneven as deposits rise at several banks and paydays approach.

Boston Boston Five Cents Savings Bank The Suffolk and Provident Massachusetts Savings Banks Endicott Suffolk Morrill Provident Institution For Savings East Boston Savings Bank Eliot Franklin South Boston Union Institution For Savings Warren Institution For Savings Charlestown

Banks Issue Niney Day Notice Across New England

Cities from Pawtucket to Bridgeport report savings banks imposing ninety or sixty days notice on withdrawals Depositors must give advance notice and banks warn of solvent condition while Essex Savings holds over 500000 ready for use Newburyport seeks private loans to meet payroll amid high interest fears

Pawtucket Providence County Savings Bank Franklin Savings Bank Pawtucket Institution For Savings Lawrence Broadway Essex Savings Bank Essex Newburyport New Haven Bridgeport Conn New York

Mills Closing Across Cities Hit by Shutdowns

Aug 1 reports show Clements & Sons closing their iron and boiler works for lack of ready money. Cleveland Rolling Mill idle with 3,000 workers. Bennington Woollen Mills cut hours to four days weekly. Cocheco Manufacturing to shut Aug 12 for two weeks, risking 1,200 jobs. Sawyer's Mills and Moulton's shoe shop pause operations. Seaconner Flint Wampanoag mills plan intermittent shutdowns. Troy and Richard Borden pay dividends. Lowell savings banks mostly open as treasurers advise.

Bay City Clements & Sons Cleveland Cleveland Rolling Mill Company Bennington Bennington Woollen Mills Holden, Leonard & Co Vermont Dover Edmands Cocheco Manufacturing Company Sawyer’s Mills Moulton Williams Fall River Seaconner Mills Flint Mill Wampanoag Mills Troy Richard Borden Mills Lowell Lowell Institution For Savings Bank Lowelil

Millions of Gold Ships to New York from Europe

London ships carry 2.37 million dollars in gold bound for New York with shipments from Ladenburg Thalmann Kuhn Loeb Seligman Heidelbach Ickelheimer and a Majestic voyage from Liverpool. Bank of England reports 930,090 pounds withdrawn for U S shipment tomorrow.

New York Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co London Kuhn, Loeb & Co Majestic Liverpool J. W. Seligman & Co Heidelbach, Ickelheimer & Co Bank of England United States

Labor unrest eases as Barron's dispute settles

Garment workers see a setback at Stein berg's and a lockout at Goldstein's Merrimac street shop. Barron's workers return today with promises of no disease and regular pay every Monday. Garment Workers' Union backed F W Jacques for calling out men at Stein berg's and aims for a fair settlement while continuing action at Goldstein's.

Barron’s Steinberg’s Blackstone Street Goldstein Merrimac Street Garment Workers Garment Workers’ Union F. W. Jacques Goldstein’s Council of Garment Workers’ Unions

Silver Thoughts at Chicago Bimetallic Congress Opens

The American Bimetallic League met in Chicago with veterans of financial agitation, including General A J Warner, Bartine, and W J Bryan. Governor Waite and Senator Stewart discussed silver policy as delegates from multiple states gathered at the First Methodist Church. Allen W Thurman was named permanent chairman, promising a fierce debate over free coinage and the Sherman law, while T V Powderly urged unlimited silver coinage at the session.

Chicago American Bimetallic League First Methodist Church A. J. Warner Ohio Bimetallic League Bartine Nevada W. J. Bryan Nebraska Colorado Waite Stewart United States Mantle Montana Shoup Idaho T. M. Patterson Warner Carter Harrison Thomas M. Patterson The Committee On Permanent Organization Allen W. Thurman Thurman United States Treasury C. B. Whitcomb Connecticut G. F. Washburn Massachusetts T. V. Powderly Knights of Labor

Floor Layers Union Elects Officers in New England Hall

Floor Layers Union No 558 met in New England Hall last evening and elected officers including President Richard Sullivan Vice President John R Day Recording Secretary John McKennon Financial Secretary William Parker and Treasurer William Williams Ten members were initiated and trade matters discussed.

Union No. 558 New England Hall Richard Sullivan John R. Day John McKennon William Parker William Williams

Furniture Workers Union Grants Label to Two Manufacturers

The Furniture Workers Union No 24 granted the label to Frederick Peterson and J J Hill makers of mantels and interior furnishings last night. The union will march with the upholsterers in the building trades council division of the Labor Day procession.

Furniture Workers Frederick Peterson J. J. Hill Building Trades Council

Furniture Finishers Consider Conference With Painters

The organized furniture finishers held a mass meeting at 937 Washington street to discuss holding a conference with organized painters to clearly define the dividing line between their respective work.

Washington Street

Murray Family Heads to World’s Fair for Month Visit

Captain John F. Murray of Division 2 Mrs. Murray and Master Fred Murray sail for a month's visit to the World's Fair. Sergeant Batchelder acts as captain in Murray's absence. The police department underwent the regular monthly inspection by Mayor Bancroft amid rumors the badges may be condemned.

John F. Murray Mrs. Murray Fred Murray Batchelder Murray Police Department Bancroft

James J Murphy Improves After West End Accident

James J Murphy conductor on the West End who met with a serious accident on July 6 is improving and was able to be out yesterday. He is very poor in Everett and it is hoped that in a few weeks he will be able to resume his duties.

James J. Murphy West End Murphy Everett

East Boston Notices and Events Summary

In East Boston the Y P S C E linked to Maverick Church held a successful Salem Willows picnic. Catherine Clay widow of Adam Clay, 141 Putnam street, was buried at East Boston Cemetery aged 74, a native of Scotland, with Rev Mr Frame officiating. John P Morrison, member of Morrison Foy rigging firm, funeral held at his late home, many floral tributes, services well attended. At 9:30 pm a minor fire was extinguished in an empty building on Pope street, Westoston by an engineer.

Maverick Church Salem Willows Catherine Clay Adam Clay Putnam Street Scotland Frame East Boston John P. Morrison Morrison & Foy Pope Street Wast Oston

South Boston News Briefs of Aug 7 Events and Obits

In South Boston, City Point Catholic Association faces St. Augustine Y M C A at the Lyceum picnic on Downer Landing August 7 amid rivalry. John Gibbins lies in church burial at Our Lady of the Rosary. Rev Father McNulty officiated. Senator McNary gains Water Board post praise. C F Cronin to host a Broadway reception at Spelman Hall. Local residents plan a standard literary and athletic club in Pilgrim Hall. Emeline Goodwin funeral from 196 K Street at 2:30 PM. South Boston Yacht Club holds monthly meeting at Sixth Street clubhouse. Rev W T Perrin returns from vacation to lead union services for South Baptist and his church. James Sweetman funeral at SS Peter and Paul’s Church at 9 AM.

City Point Catholic Association St. Augustine Y. M. C. A St. Augustine Lyceum Downer Landing John Gibbins Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Father McNulty Malden Goodwin K Street South Boston Yacht Club Sixth Street W. T. Perrin St. John M. E South Baptist James Sweetman SS Peter and Paul’s

Sheriff Seizes New York Office of Partridge Toy Co

The sheriff took charge of the New York office of Horace Partridge & Co. on an attachment for 3181 in favor of William P. Howell. In May the firm claimed a surplus capital of 350000.

New York Horace Partridge & Co Boston Chicago William P. Howell

Hood's Cures Strengthen After Grip, Mrs Emerson Says

I was weak after the grip and Hood's Sarsaparilla was recommended highly. It soon gave me back health and strength. Hood's Pills do not gripe and have no weakening effect. I gladly recommend both preparations. Mrs IsArAa Emerson, East Manchester, N H.

Hood IsArAa Emerson East Manchester N. H

Hood's Pit’s Core Constipation Mystery

A fragment notes a digestive disruption described as constipation tied to removing peristaltic action in the alimentary system, referencing Hood’s Pit in a terse, unclear historical snippet.

Hood’s

Death Carousal Continues With Possible Poison Cause

Thompson, a 46 year old husband, claims he found his wife, 35, on the floor at home after a day of drinking and sought medical help. Dr. Warren and a medical examiner found no evident violence. The scene showed a bottle of whiskey, broken crockery, and scattered food as Thompson faces Municipal Court proceedings.

Peared William M. Warren Falmouth Street Warren Cleary Thompson Stedman North Grove Street Mary Murphy Dr. Warren Murhy

Trial at Campello Church Focuses on Thompson Alibis

Brockton and Campello residents follow the South Congregational Church trial of Rev. N B Thompson with attention to the witnesses, alleged visits, and a heated exchange over Mrs Swift. Detectives Wood and Potter faced tough cross questions while Thompson denounced the proceedings as premeditated persecution.

George A. Morse Thompson Mrs. Swift Cary Howard Holman Congressional Potter Wood Swift

War on tramps in Fitchburg road area intensifies

Detective McEleney reports seven more tramps captured near the Fitchburg line while preparing to ride freight trains to Fitchburg. Names include George Quinn Cambridge James Dolan Christopher Emerson Joseph Dugan Lewell William Ward and Henry John son Lynn aged 19 to 26. A 19 year old Pole could not speak English and wished to go from Boston to New York with no money. He was booked as unknown. The first group was nabbed near the Lowell bridge around 8 00 pm and the second about 9 30 pm. McHleney pledges to exterminate them.

Fitchburg Road McEleney Somerville Fitchburg George Quinn Cambridge James Dolan Christopher Emerson Joseph Dugan Lewell William Ward Henry Johnson Lynn Boston New York Kelley Lowell Bridge McHleney

Anna Orr Still Missing in Dragnet Search

Moody's Pond and Mill River were dragged in the search for Anna Orr but no trace of the missing girl was found. Authorities continued active sweeps and urged witnesses to come forward as the inquiry persisted.

Bridgeport Conn Moody’s Pond Mill River Anna Orr

Will of the oldest Mason filed in Dedham

The will of Charles Breck, Milton resident and world’s oldest Mason, was filed in the Norfolk Registry at Dedham this afternoon. It makes no public bequests and leaves the estate to immediate relatives.

Dedham Charles Breck Milton Norfolk

Reporters Admitted as Trial of Thompson Proceeds in Church

Horace Baker chaired a largely orderly town meeting style trial scene at South Congregational Church with reporters admitted after a motion claiming biased stenographic reports. Witnesses described penmanship experts from the Preble House Portland renter and saw Thompson with Mrs Swift on the Forest City voyage, trial adjourning after 11 PM to resume tomorrow.

South Congregational Church Horace Baker Ward 4 Lemuel A. Ashwort Joy Alden Jose Felows Adelbert Keith Preble House Portland N. B. Thompson C. French Boston Post Office Department P. B. Keith Cc. H. French Thompson Ziba C. Keith David W. Alden Forest City Compeon Pratt Express Company

Lizzie Hamilton Dies On Brighton Street Corner

Lizzie Hamilton a 34 year old colored widow living at 1 Duck lane Brighton collapsed and died on the corner of Frentlin and North Harvard streets last night.

Lizzie Hamilton Duck Lane Brighton Frentlin Harvard Streets

Lost items from Providence train depot reward offered

Lost on a 5 30 p m train July 30 within the Providence division Dedham branch an assortment of items including a sum of money a 100 ride ticket to Rosindale a 100 ride ticket I M railroad to Lawrence a solitaire diamond ring and a check on Commonwealth Bank Boston valued 1641 25 Liberal reward paid at Room 6 42 Court st Boston Mass Also found a white and brindle bull terrier Applicant J Farrendon 633 Bennington st East Boston

Providence Dedham Roslindale Lawrence Commonwealth Bank Boston Court St Mass

Perry Davis Pain Killer Ad Claims Instant Relief

An old advertisement promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer as always ready for instant use and promises prompt relief. It notes the doctor may need to try again before succeeding and hints at an inconvenient doctor’s bill while when a pain killer is priced.

Perry Davis

Perry Davis Pain Killer Ad Claiming Universal Use

An advertisement touts PAIN KILLER as the ultimate home remedy from Perry Davis. It promises quick relief for cramps colic diarrhoea dysentery cholera morbus and for bruises burns sprains and other mishaps with both external and internal pains. Sold everywhere.

Perry Davis

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