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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1894

Page

5

Revenue Easy as New Tariff Takes Effect Nationwide

Washington Aug 28 The switch from the McKinley tariff to the new law proceeds smoothly across the United States with no hitches. Bonded warehouses held about 61.8 million in value at July 31, with further increases likely, while internal revenue for the year is about 51 million and September is projected at 8 million. Carlisle reports no delays as he surveys the administration, sending replies to collectors including Boston.

Washington Treasury Department United States Treasury Carlisle Customs Boston

Miles Denies Meeting With Strike Leaders in Pullman Inquiry

Gen Nelson A Miles testified in the Pullman strike inquiry at Chicago on Aug 28 denying he attended meetings with general managers or spoke with them. He disputed breaking the strike's backbone, while admitting a remark about breaking the backbone of the opposition to federal government. Illinois Central Supt Sullivan proposed a plan to hold labor unions responsible for acts by members and violations of contracts by organizational heads.

Chicago Nelson A. Miles Pullman Sullivan Illinois Central

Assignee's Notice in Insolvency Case for Thomas Griffiths

Suffolk set third creditors meeting for insolvent Boston debtor Thomas Griffiths on September 14 1894 at ten in the forenoon at the Court of Insolvency Boston. Assignee C Edwin Holland will present accounts and creditors may appear to object to allowance or prove claims.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts W. A. Kenrick & Son Suffolk County New Court House Boston Said H. L. Boutwell Washington St Notich Augustus R. Specht Suffolk Arthur P. French William H. Mitchell Thomas Griffiths C. Edwin Holland William Sthpad WM. C. Greene Court Street

Public notice on street repaving and underground wires

Notice under Chapter 454 of 1894 Boston acts says Essex Street to Beach Street and Es sex Street to Washington Street will be repaved. Wires may be placed underground within three weeks from August 27. John R. Murphy, Commissioner of Wires.

Boston Essex Street Washington Street South Street Harrison Avenue Beach Street John R. Murphy

Winchester Electric car probed in Brown death

Blood on the Car reports indicate Councilman Anson K Brown died in an Aug. 5 accident. Coroner cites excessive speed. State Attorney Doolittle to decide manslaughter charges. A C Pond of Boston heads the company with local officers.

New Haven Doolittle Anson K. Brown Winchester A. C. Pond Boston

Haverhill’s Unemployed Hear City Officials Report

The State Board of Commissioners of the Unemployed met in Haverhill with Moyland and Perham presenting. City officials and union leaders testified on wage reductions and relief measures as the group discussed industrial hardship and potential help like municipal wood yards or state highways.

T. T. Pomeroy George W. Russell R. A. Clark O.S. Poor Board of Overseers N. M. Flud Female Benevolent Society H. H. Hodgkins Lasters’ Protective Union Lot F. Vamora

North End schemes of James Curry linked to $300 loss

James Curry of Easton Penn circulated literature in the North End claiming a scheme. Police report Frenchmen lured to New York and back by five men with revolvers demanding $300 each in a "skin" transaction. Victims reached Boston and notified Station 1 then Superintendent Byrnes in New York.

James Curry Easton Penn North End Cain Police Division 1 Curry Rosatto New York Grand Central Pennsylvania Railroad Lehigh Valley Railroad Boston Byrnes

Citizens' movement calls for better city government meeting

A call for a Madison Square Garden public meeting on September 6 to launch a broad Citizens' movement for non partisan good government in New York was issued by a committee including William E. Dodge Hugh N Camp and Gustav Schwab. The aim is to involve leading citizens from all walks of life including laborers bankers and merchants.

New York Madison Square Garden William E. Dodge Hugh N. Camp Gustav Schwab

Romance Still Exists New Haven Wedding In Manhattan

New York drummer Mark Lebowitz shot at his prospective father in law after his offer to marry the Hebrew daughter was refused. He was kicked out, chased, arrested, and fined in police court. Tonight he heads to New York with his bride to be. they plan marriage tomorrow in the metropolis despite continued opposition from Birnbaum.

New Haven Mark Lebowitz New York Lebowitz Gallant Metropolis

Ayer fugitive caught after escape from arrest

Nashua New Hampshire August 28 W W Hayden the Ayer Mass hotel keeper who leaped from a second story window during arrest was captured by police at the St Lawrence Hotel today He was not greatly injured and was taken back to Ayer this afternoon

Nashua N. H W. W. Hayden Ayer Mass St. Lawrence

Salem cadet wins corps medal for best rifle score

Captain Walter F. Peck of the Second Corps of Cadets received the corps medal from Inspector Merritt for the best shot not over 17. At Cedarcroft range in Salem on Monday he scored 16.

Salem Walter F. Peck Second Corps of Cadets Merritt Peck Cedercroft Range

Balloon ascent at Salem Falls short as jumper stays grounded

Salem August 28. A planned balloon ascension by Professor Colby at Salem Willows failed to launch this afternoon due to heating apparatus trouble. Over 10,000 spectators had gathered, awaiting the ascent.

Salem Salem Willows Colby

Ashby Funeral to Be Held at Childs House

George W. Ashby of 61 Elm Street Charlestown a thirty second degree Mason died Monday night. The funeral will take place from his house at 3 o'clock this afternoon and the body will be buried in Nantucket.

Bristol Street Office of Commissioners Fire Commissioners Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners Boston Robert G. Fitch George W. Ashby Elm Street Charlestown Nantucket

Vermont Horse Breeders Meeting Opens With Strong Attendance

Rutland Vermont August 28 The Vermont Horse Breeders Association opened its annual meeting with good weather and a large turnout. Winners included Foals of 93 half mile Leonard R 2:50 trot and Resolute foals of 90 Halidan.

Rutland Vermont Horse Breeders’ Association Leonard R Halidan

Legless Man John Layo Dies in North Cambridge Yard

John Layo a Frenchman who had both legs amputated after being struck by cars in Lowell collapsed and died yesterday morning in the yard of his boarding house at 23 Jackson street North Cambridge.

John Layo Jackson Street North Cambridge Layo Lowell

Market slips on sugar and tariff worries in August session

Active but declining Tuesday session sees most selling from shorts amid no major breakouts. The market expects lower prices to steady the tone, with Sugar dipping to 111 and a 118 drop from Monday. Traders note profit from raw sugar imports and tariff effects, while many stocks, including Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific, fall. Baltic copper and London influences weigh on broader shares, and money lenders quote firmer rates as demand remains slim.

Shorts Boston Burlington London Rock Island St. Paul Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Northwest Atchison Bay State Gas Brooklyn Brookline Bay State Jamaica Plain General Electric New England Pullman China Messrs Lewis & Son Liverpool New York Se and &c Sterling Exchange Sterling

Connecticut Floated Off Sand Bar After Fog At Field's Point

The steamer Connecticut grounded on a sand bar at Field's Point in fog this morning. She struck gently and passengers from New York were transferred to other boats and sent to Providence. Cargo unloaded and tugs pulled her free. damage likely minor.

Providence R. I Connecticut Field’s Point New York

Massachusetts Cruise Begins From Thompson's Island

The Massachusetts Yacht Club squadron will rendezvous off Thompson's Island buoy Saturday afternoon to start a three day cruise. At 8 o'clock the signal will be hoisted to begin, vessels passing the flagship in order, with prizes for first and second in sloops and schooners daily. A captain's meeting will follow at Marblehead Rock, then the fourth general meeting will be held at No 5 Rowe's Wharf Friday at 8.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Squadron Thompson’s Island Marblehead Rock Marblehead Rowe’s Wharf

Miniaturd Almanac Shipping News Update

Shipping notices list arrivals and clearances for multiple vessels including schooners Tyas and Annie G Richards, namings from Quaco and Tusket with ports in Calais Rosario and Bangor. Steamers State of Maine and Pere sail, Dorchester and H M Whitney depart for Baltimore and New York respectively. Tugs Triton tow barges from Newport News. Moon and sun rise, length of day noted.

Eas RP Tyas Gough Quaco N. B Aarner Mallett Port Gilbert Annie G. Richards Tusket Hattie M. Mayo Garnet Calais Odell McDonough Bangor Kute F. A. Smith Ames Newu State of Maine Colby St. John Grace Déering Portland Meech Rosario Triton Charter Oak Tngleader Newport News Bostonian Parker Liverpool Eng W._H. Lincoln & Co Yarmouth N. S G. Hall Ida Maud, Baxter Halifax N. Japay Clements Serene Baltimore A. M. Graham Dorchester H. M. Whitney New York

Will Probate for Elizabeth Stone in Nahant

Probate Court of Essex County cites heirs and next of kin in the Elizabeth Stone estate. Fred Eric Stone seeks letters testamentary without bond, with public notice in the Boston Post and delivery of copies to known heirs before the September 17, 1894 hearing. Judge Rollin E. Harmon signs, with Register J. T. Mahoney.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex James Fargie Cambridge James B. F. Thomas Boston Post Boston Charles J. McIntire Esquire W. BE. Rogers Asst. Register Suffolk Sally P. Taylor George N. Swallow John W. McKim Prenezer Gay Jane Nunn Malden Thomas Nunn Commonwealth OF Massachusett Essex Elizabeth Stone Nahant Frederic Stone Salem Rollin E. Harmon J. T. Mahoney Register

Boston to Montreal Passenger Trains Timetable Summary

A list of named cities and train times for day express and parlor car services from Boston to Troy and onward to Montreal. Sundays only service. accommodations to Troy and Albany. Includes sleeping car on Boston to Montreal service and multiple regional stops along the route.

Boston New York Springfield Kosten Lip Manchester and Concord N. Hs Plymouth Lutician Fabyan Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Bristol Claremont St. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke Quebec Norwich Hanover Thetford Bradford Newbury Montpelier Warlington Montreal Chicago and the West Fast Express G. T. Ry Exor Gamnet P. Ry St. Paul Minneapolis C. P. R. & Soo Line N J Flanders Gen’ Pas’r Troy Albany Burlington Express Fitchburg Washington Street Union Station Causeway Street J. R. Watson Biarsboro Tlipim Fitchburg and Leominseter Reet Tar Lee Uecketa Parior Old House Park Square Station Fark Square Kneeland Street Fall River L. H. Palmer Old State House Geo. L Connor E.G. Allen A. C. Kendall Dune

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