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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1889

Page

5

Charles River Bridges Dispute Reaches Secretary Proctor

Washington August 16 The War Department has not received an official protest from Boston about raising Charles River bridges and will review papers with the judge advocate general. Proctor may rescind orders if Boston presents a strong case. Tanner defends Noble amid Republican criticism. Captain Ramsdell pushes a civil service purge. Windom grants a tariff drawback on lathe yarn cordage from Sewall Day Cordage Company of Boston.

Washington War Department Boston Charles River Post Proctor Endicott Congress Windom Saltonstall Sewall & Day Cordage Company New Zealand Malachusetts John H. M. Asmus Claribel Randall Jennie Blakeslee Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Commonwealth OF Massachussets Peter BP. F. Degrand Charles E. Ware George A. Long Jons W. MecKist

General Smith to remain in Wilmington post

Secretary Proctor ruled General William F Baldy Smith may keep his Wilmington harbor project post while drawing pay as a retired officer and a major in the Engineer Corps. The decision preserves his status despite questions raised by Secretary Endicott. In Brooklyn, Commodore Walixer reported the cruiser Boston sustained minor hull damage from rocks but can be repaired with new plates and labor, delaying time but not requiring major cost.

Smith William F. (Baldy) Smith Proctor Wilmington Del Army Endicott Engineer Corps Boston Walixer Brooklyn

Portelectric Mail System Exhibit At Old South Church

The Portelectric System for rapid mail and parcel transit has been displayed since May 15 at the Old South Meeting House. After favorable tests and expert approval, New England Portelectric Company plans a commercial trial line in Dorchester on the New York and New England railroad between Bowdoin and Board streets. The demonstration will run until August 31 with the Dorchester line showing grades curves and automatic switching.

Old South Meeting House Williams Entor Doibear New England Portelectricmpany Dorchester Frankbnrk New York & Newland Railroad Mt. Bowdoin Roard Street

Testimonial for Horsford's Acid Phosphate Use

Dr. L. C. Turner of Colfax Iowa endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for relief from mental depression linked to gastric troubles. The ad touts absence of imitations of Plastic Starch and advocates taking no other product.

Horsford L. C. 8. Turner Colfax, Ia

Market roundup notes a bull tilt amid Atchison chatter

The day’s feature in the New York market centers on Atchison stock and Boston operator activity, with broad stocks firming and potential leadership from Indica tions in Southwestern and Granger properties. Reports cite large bets by Evans of Boston, Gould-linked trades, and a cautious but positive outlook for the bull market as Atchison uncertainties linger. Banks quote steady to firm rates, with outside loans tempered, while various mills show strong liquidity and selective borrowing.

New York Atchison Boston Southwestern Granger

Health of Homes and the Cure for Women’s Ailments

A verse salutes wives and mothers and asks how to preserve home happiness. The piece promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the needed defense against diseases women face, calling it a national blessing. It also notes Dr Pierce's Pellets sold in vials at 25 cents per dose.

Northern Pacific Company Messrs. Watson & Gibson Nave

WEDDING NOTES FROM CITY RECORDS

In this city on July 24 A A Miner and Delbert W Northrop wed Lilla ing. On August 14 Rev W H Fitzpatrick united Edward K Stern with Margaret T Connell. Also Beverly August 14 saw Db T Timayenis wed Alive S Wason of Boston by Rev E C Butler.

Northrop A. A. Miner Delbert W. Northrop Lilla Ing. Stern Connell W. H. Fitzpatrick Edward K. Stern Margaret T. Connell Timayenis Wason Beverly E. C. Butler Db. T. Timayenis Alive S. Wason Boston

Obituaries From New England Notices August 15 16

Death notices list Jacob E Chase 79 in North Conway NH August 15 Ann B Cutter 78 Everett August 13 Louisa Cronan August 15 Bridget Clynes widow of Philip H Clynes 64 Charlestown August 16 Patrick Delaney 45 Charlestown August 15 Mrs EF J Eames 84 Winchester August 15 Rose Healy 23 East Lostuff August 15 Frank D Leonard 54 Andover August 14 Mrs Ann McPhail Masachusetts General Hospital August 16 Mary P Spilman 75 widow of Rev Benjamin Spilman August 16 Edson Stewart Augusta? August 13.

Chase North Conway N. H Jacob E. Chase Cutter Everett Ann B. Cutter Cronan Louisa Cronan Clynes Bridget Philip H. Clynes Delaney Charlestown Patrick Delaney Eames AL Winchester EF. J. Eames Luther Eames Healy East Lostoff Rose Patrick Healy Klagge London Erig M. A. Klagge Leonari Andover Frank D. Leonard McHail Masachusetts General Hospital Ann McPhail Spilman Mary P Benjamin Stewart Edson Stewart

Interrogatories on Canadian Competition in Railroads

Question clubs in Massachusetts seek expert views from leading figures on whether protectionist logic applies to foreign railroad competition as to manufactured goods. They ask six pointed questions about economic injury, labor impact, local vs national interests, and the effect of cheaper Canada US rail service on tariffs, to be answered to secretary Samuel Menduin for distribution.

William Claflin Edmands Cocheco Manufacturing Company Hersey B. Goodwin Boston Executive Business Association Jerome Jones The Earthenware and Glassware Association Jonathan A. Lane Boston Merchants’ Association L. M. Sargent Arkwright Club Alden Speare Boston Chamber of Commerce John C. Crosby Pittsfield John J. Donovan Lowell William L. Putnam Portland Attleboro Bernardston Boston Brockton Brookline Deerfield Everett Grafton Greenfield Huntington Lynn Montague Natick Southwick Stoneham Taunton Townsend Stoughton Worcester Watertown Interstate Commerce Committee of the United States New England Congress Canada Pete Boston Journal Canadian Pacific Railroad Samuel W. Menduin United Question Clubs of Massachusetts United Question Clubs

Bathing and skin waste removal by soap study

The article explains skin excretes 18 ounces of water 24 hours 300 grains of solids and 400 grains of carbonic acid gas. It urges frequent bathing to remove debris without irritating the skin and notes A. and F. Pears of London make the finest pure soap.

Messrs. A. & F. Pears of London

Mattoni's Giesshuebler Promoted by Prof Liebig

Prof Liebig hails Mattoni's Giesshuebler as mild pure alkaline spring water that gently stimulates the nerves and increases digestive action. The beverage is advertised for sale by S Plerce & Co in Boston Massachusetts.

Liebig Mattoni

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