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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1889

Page

5

General Batcheller Explains Treasury Bond Purchases

Washington reports General Batcheller, acting Secretary of the Treasury, defends bond buying policies amid criticism. He says he followed Secretary Windom's directions and notes a shrinking surplus, with bond purchases totaling millions this week and a shift from 4s to higher priced holdings. Government investment capacity is down versus last year, reflecting tighter finances and stabilizing monetary supply for immediate needs.

Washington Batcheller the Treasury Windom Treasury Department Treasurypartment United States

Congress appoints Flint and Davis as U S delegates

Charles R. Flint of New York and ex Senator Henry G. Davis of West Virginia are named delegates for the United States to the Congress of American Nations meeting in October, replacing Whyte of Maryland and J R G Pitkin of New Orleans. Flint, a Maine native aged about forty, is a leading New York business figure with extensive Latin America trade and shipownership, former Chili consul, and director of the Ohio Mississippi railroad and the National Bank of the Republic. Davis, a twelve year West Virginia senator, heads the West Virginia Central Railroad and gained selection through Senator Gorman and Baltimore merchants.

Congress OF American Nations Charles R. Flint New York Henry G. Davis West Virginia United States Whyte Maryland J. R. G. Pitkin New Orleans Mr. Flint Maine Central Davis West Virginia Central Railroad Company Gorman Baltimore South America

Iron Ties on German Railroads Debate Heat on Sleepers

The Society of German Iron Mining Engineers and Manufacturers debated iron sleepers versus wooden ones at a Desseldorf meeting. Brannns cited Germany’s shift to iron sleepers since 1875, with costs, weights, and durability analyzed. officials urged broader use despite state support for wooden beams.

Society of German Iron Mining Engineers and Manufacturers Desseldorf Consul Partello State Department Brannns Germany Thomas Flass Schlink Mulheim

Wharton Vacation Leads Adee to Act as Secretary

Assistant Secretary Wharton travels to Boston for a short vacation. In his absence, Assistant Secretary Adee will act as Secretary of State.

MR. Wharton Boston Wharton Secetary Adee

Sheriff searches rooms for liquor and gaming on Circuit avenue

Sheriff Dexter obtained warrants and searched Ned Ray's rooms on Circuit avenue finding 400 chips a few card packs and about a dozen bottles of lager beer. No liquor found at S. E. Ely James Scott Sea View House or Hotel Naumkeag. Warrants have been issued for the arrests.

Cotrage City Dexter Ned Ray Circuit Avenue S. E. Ely James Scott Sea View House Hotel Naumkeag

Success of the Keero Valley Club

Bar Hareer Aug 29 The reception at the Kebo Valley Club here last night was a brilliant affair. The club has proved a great success financially and socially. A corporation has been formed to build a wharf for club use. Several new cottages will be erected this fall.

Keero Valley

STRAWS FROM STATE STREET MARKET REPORTS BULLISH ACTIVITY

The New York market shows intensified trading with gains in Missouri Pacific and Atchison driven by Gould influenced buying. Rumors of improving Atchison earnings and a possible Jay Gould board seat spur speculative buys, while heavy operators push bullish plays across rail and utility stocks. The piece notes oil prospects in Texas, frosty forecasts in the corn belt, and strong bond and equity activity including Kansas City Electric Light bonds and Northern Pacific shares, with weather and crop reports underpinning market mood.

New York Missouri Pacific Atchison Gould Treasury

Masconomo Houses Bride and Groom Wed in Manchester by the Sea

Miss Gertrude Sturgis and Mr Francis W Hunnewell were married today at Emanuel Church Manchester by the Sea at 1 pm. The ceremony drew North Shore elites with a special 12:30 pm Boston train bringing guests. The bride wore white crepe duchene and orange blossoms. reception followed at the bride's mother's home.

Masconomo Manchester-by-the-Sea Emanuel Church Gertrude John H. Sturgis Francis W. Hunnewell North Shore Boston Codman Roger F. Sturgis Charles R. Sturgis Edward Sturgis W. Sturgis Mr. Frisbee Church of the Advent Manchester Mrs. Hunnewell

Charlestown Society Visits Newport on Special Train

St Francis de Sales Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Charlestown Mass arrived by special train with lady friends this morning. Local society escorted them to Music Hall where they heard addresses by President J B Noonan and M J Mitchell, then enjoyed dancing and a drive. They attended the local society fair in the evening and returned by 8:30 PM.

Charlestown Society Newport RK. L St. Francis de Sales

Treasury Secretary Windom Leaves Hopkinton for Dublin

Contoocook New Hampshire August 29 Secretary of the Treasury Windom and his family arrived at Hopkinton by carriage from Keene yesterday and left for Dublin this forenoon.

Contoocook N. H Secretary of the Treasury Windom and Hopkinton Keene Dublin

London notes on antiquity and weather in Howells era

Louis E. Imogen Guiney recalls London’s aging streets and law courts, the palace friezes, and the Prince Consort, with humor about Ptolemy bus cries and a visit to the Duke of Suffolk. The essay blends architectural memory, philology, and public monuments with a wry, archaic tone.

London St. Paul’s North End Devonshire Mr. Howells Harper’s Mr. James Victoria and Albert Thames House of St. Margaret’s Raleigh Milton Blake Tenon Prince Consort Holborn Circus Nelson Sidney Newton Rufus Richard Elizabeth Charles Georges Augustus Eccles New England St. Bennet Sherehog Ptolemy England Duke of Suffolk Jane Grey Dartmouth Edward VI Mary Henry Grey Louise Imogen Guiney

Kerr Defeats Pettitt in Newport Tennis Match

George Kerr the Irish champion defeated Tom Pettitt in a two set and one partial third set match at the Newport Casino. Kerr dominated with powerful serves and precise placement, leading 3-1, 6-1, and 3-0 in sets, while Pettitt struggled with Kerrs relentless drives and court coverage. Pettitt planned to improve for a Springfield rematch on Sept 12.

Newport R. I Ireland George Kerr Tom Pettitt James Dwight Kerr Deuce Pettitt Pettttt Fica Leurs Cen Pisemantin Aik Cwrene Sh Na Hers Eos Breees WN Ees America Springfield Slocum

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