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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1889

Page

5

Relations With Hayti Delayed Until Readjustment in Hayti

Washington reports State Department policy on Hayti remains cautious awaiting a stable government. No ministerial appointment is rushed. Douglass may be sent after formal information on government, with Admiral Gherardi protecting Americans in Port-au-Prince. Douglass says recall would not humiliate him. opposition reportedly from New York merchants, tied to Grant era views on annexation. Hippolyte’s forces occupy Port-au-Prince. Legitime and followers depart for Santiago de Cuba as Haiti’s capital remains quiet.

Washington State Department Blaine Saloman United States Preston Légitime England France Hippolyte Wharton Douglass Hayti Gherardi Frederick Douglass Department Haiti New York Grant San Domingo Walker Santiago de Cuba Port-au-Prince Legitime

German pork decline prompts shift in sentiment toward US import

Edgar E. Bramlett, US agent at Plauen, argues German pork consumption has fallen due to 1880 and 1883 prohibitions. He estimates rural per capita pork use at about 5.9 kilograms annually with meat for poorer folk only every two weeks. He urges freer US imports to boost commerce and avert agricultural decline.

Germany Edgar E. Bramlett Plauen Bramlett Mr. Bramlett America State Department Phelps United States

Boston Post Office denial on special commission

Postmaster General Wanamaker told a Boston newspaper correspondent that no plan existed to send any special commission to the Leston Post Office and that such a proposal had never been considered. Meanwhile department leaders travel to Chicago to review the office and address current workload.

Boston Post Office Wanamaker Post Leston Post Office Boston Department Chicago

Boston Office Inspection Highlights Deficiencies

Inspectors reported on a Boston office during a recent visit by Postmaster General Wanamaker who observed deficiencies firsthand. General Corse can voice his needs directly without relying on any mixed commission.

Boston Wanamaker Corse

Treasury Bond Purchases Reach Nearly Two Million

The Treasury reports bond sales totaling 1 556 550 with 1 456 550 in 4 percent bonds at 128 and 100 000 at 106 percent. Acting Secretary Batcheller praises the offerings and rejects raising prices, saying Windom may stay in Washington or return next week if needed.

Windom Batcheller Washington Post Treasury Department Treasury

Speed of the Charleston Arrives After Trial Run

The cruiser Charleston reached San Francisco after a 400 mile trial from San Pedro at 8 30 this morning averaging thirteen knots. Severe seas on the return leg tested hydraulic steering as it made rapid turns and engine reversals. The ship drew a noisy welcome from bay vessels on port entry.

San Francisco Cal Charleston San Pedro

Beverly Special Town Meeting Sets Sept. 3 Action on Water Board Suit

Beverly announces a special town meeting for September 3 to decide whether to authorize the water board to sue New England Construction Company over alleged contract breach. George H. Norman of the company had pledged five years of pipe repairs but refuses, suggesting default of bond is cheaper. The meeting will also consider building a new armory on the common at an estimated cost of $6000 as the state demands a replacement.

Beverly The Water Board New England Construction Company George H. Norman Norman

Big Fish Fares At Gloucester Cod Receipts Lead Note

Gloucester reports high cod receipts from Grand Bank with multiple schooners totaling large quantities. Ships Magnolia Florence Nickerson H. B. Parker 8 W. Colby Hattie Newman Edward S. Eveleth M. H. Perkins Gertie E. Foster carry hundreds of thousands of pounds. Additional crews bring halibut from A. T. Gifford Edward P. Boynton and others. Mackerel from North Bay and shore seining adds to the day’s haul.

Gloucester Grand Bank Magnolia Florence Nickerson H. B. Parker W. Colby Hattie &. Newman Edward S. Eveleth Mary Story Lorna Doone Midnight Clara F. Fiend Martha Susan Alabama Minette Georges Davy Crockett North Bay S. Ayer Annie W. Hodgdon Hustler

AFRI RY BEACH GUESTS AND RELIEF APPEAL AT RYE BEACH

At Rye Beach New Hampshire the season nears end as residents and guests enjoy prosperous weather. A subscription drive seeks funds for Herman Jenness whose house and barn were nearly destroyed by fire. Notable arrivals include Henry Carey Baird and Waterman Smith among many others at Farragut Ocean Wave House and Sea View hotels.

Rygz Henry Carey Baird Philadelphia Marden’s Waterman Smith Manchester N. H Drake’s E. F. Knight J. N. Barr & Co Nashua Ocean Wave House B. Crane Concord Nellie Winslow Pittsteld Rice & Dixey Burlesque Company J. O. Lyford New Hampshire Bank Commissioners H. B. Dennison Boston Farragut H. 8. Meyers Kansas City T. W. Clark, Jr Cohasset John PD. Ball C. H. Staples M. M. Reed Waltham George Parker and Family St Louis Preston J.B. Foster Clinton N. O. Nelson St. Louis W. H. Moore Ottawa Alfreds. Grossman New York Colin Stewart Richmond Warren Ward Auburn J. K. Johnston Crete Neb B. Heywood Keene George L. Harrison Gustave Tuckerman Chicago William Nelson A. D. Hall F. H. Torrey Weymouth B. H. Cornin Littleton W. M. Amsden Worcester J. H. Baer C. J. Emery Edson L. D. Davis P. H. Gilbert Montreal

STRAINS AND STARTS IN BROKERAGE MARKETS

Market activity in New York stays strong with a bullish tone tempered by money tightness. Reports show bank statements, rail earnings, and international factors influencing prices, including Canadian offerings and Vienna crop signals. Reading, Northern Central, and other lines posted earnings shifts while gold premiums in Argentina rose amid rapid speculation.

New York Exchange Atchison Bank of Montreal Canada

Coal Bosses Plan Monongahela River Purchase

A group of Eastern capitalists forms a consortium to buy coal properties along the Monongahela River and control river coal business. Estimated cost reaches 13 million dollars with stock for sellers. Leading firms cited include Walton & Co, Brown's Sons, Fawcett & Sons, Wood & Co, Grand Lake, Horner & Roberts, Lyele & Sons, and Sneathen & Wilson. Projected annual savings approximate 250 thousand dollars in shipping and mining costs.

Pirrspurg Penn Monongahela River Walton & Co Brown’s Sons Thomas Fawcett & Sons John A. Wood & Co Grand Lake Company Horner & Roberts George Lyele & Sons Sneathen & Wilson

Fifteen Receiving Stations Established Here in Boston

The Postoffice Department will authorize fifteen Boston receiving stations for newspapers and packages with two mail bags per station and two daily wagon collections. Locations include George T Sears at 136 Hanover Street and several drug stores, news stands, and hotels. Boston leads as the first city to implement this postal service novelty and experiment.

Washineton Postoffice Department Corse Washington George T. Sears Hanover Street George T. Tate Lowell and Causeway Streets Roberts & Moulton Green Street BE. C. Boyden Joy Myrtle Streets Nathaniel B. Shannon Charities Street George Burrell Park Square George Blake Columbus Avenue Charles C. Coombs West Chester Park S. Webster Warren Avenue J. B. Colton Tremont West Springfield Henry Thatcher Dover Washington Streets E. H. Perry Washington Street W. H. Chapin United States J.sburg Lynn & Revere Atlantic Avenue F. C. Herrick Hotel Vendome Boston

Gloucester Tax Assessors Complete Yearly Roll

Gloucester assessors finalize the tax list totaling 211546 dollars with 144289 on real estate 56551 on personal property and 11706 on polls Real estate valuations largely unchanged most tax drops reflect fewer improvements Banks carry the highest bills led by Gloucester National Bank 5535 First National 4380 Cape Ann National 2970 City National 2812 and several individuals including John Pew 1794 Nathaniel Webster 1609 Sylvanus Smith 1457 trustees of Andrew Leighton estate 1327 Samuel E Sawyer 1276 Henry S Hovey 1271 William H Jordan 1268 Benjamin Low 1246 Colonel Jonas H French 1106 and Joseph O Proctor 1000 Major taxpayers include John Pew Son 1197 John F Wonson Co 1103 B Haskell Sons 1006 Eastern Point Associates 1125 Cape Ann Granite Company 31035 The top nonresident is T Fletcher Oakes of St Paul Minn Magnolia visitor 457 Sidney Mason estate 450 General B F Butler 424 Mrs Charles Faulkner Boston 530 F W Abergengren Lynn 315

Gloucester Gloucester National Bank First National Cape Ann National City National John Pew Nathaniel Webster Sylvanus Smith Andrew Leighton Samuel E. Sawyer Henrys. Hovey William H. Jordan Benjamin Low Jonas H. French Joseph O. Proctor John Pew & Son John F. Wonson & Co B. Haskell & Sons Eastern Point Associates Cape Ann Granite Company T. Fletcher Oakes St. Paul, Minn Magnolia Sidney Mason

Auction Sales Today and Marriage Update

AUCTION SALES TODAY Fruit Horatio Harris and Co. 12 m. MARRIAGES WARDEN MILNE At Andover Aug 23 by Rev Frederic Palmer Mr Willian Warden to Miss Annie F Milne.

Horatio Harris & Co Milne Andover Frederic Palmer Willian Annie F. Milne

Obituary notices from Aug 25 in this city and surrounding areas

A list of death notices and brief funeral details for residents including Mrs. Sarah E Ayer Abby P Bush Catherine Carter Arthur Stevens Mary E Ennis Sarah Eastman Asa M Glidden Mary C Horton James Eaglain Captain Martin V Howland Charlotte Knott Ann E Kayes Annie Peard Frank O Stearns Susan A Shepard Mary widow Richard F Stokes Julia Meriam George D Weston Christian Weitz William West George Weston. Funeral notices reference Lexington St John the Evangelist and Lexington residence.

Ayer Sarah E. Ayer Buss Melrose Abby P Marcus A. Bush Carter Somerville Catherine Carter Colby Mt. Vernon N. H Arthur Stevens John F Kathey E. Colby Boston Cochrane Kansas City Arthur Cochrane Morcis Cochrane Ennis Boston Highlands Mary KE. Ennis Eastman Sarah George W. Eastman Rochester N. Y Manchester Glidden East Corinth Asa M. Glidden Cambridge Mass Horton Mary C William F Grace H. Horton Haslam Massachusetts General Hospital James Eaglain Howland Las Colonias N. M Martin V. &. Howland New Bedford Mays Knotl John Shepard Stokes Charlestown Mary Richard F. Stokes Stetson Lexington Julia Meriam Caleb Stetson Weston Stoneham George D. Weston Weitz Christian Weitz West William West Philadelphia Church of St. John the Evangelist

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