Killing a Home Industry Alvan G Clark fights 45 percent duty
Boston telescope maker Alvan G Clark urged Secretary Windom to overturn a 45 percent ad valorem duty on polished glass discs for optical instruments. Yale Newcomb and Mendenhall backed him, arguing unwrought discs cannot exist after processing. If upheld, European imports would dominate.
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Charlestown Navy Yard Push to Reopen
Major J Homer Edgerly and J J Mc Carthy lead Charlestown businessmen seeking to reopen the navy yard. They meet Massachusetts Senators Representatives and Navy Department officials and plan to push for a provision in the naval appropriation bill to build at least one new cruiser at Boston yard and fund yard improvements. They expect further meetings with Senatorial offices and the President.
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Treasury cuts number of national bank depositories
The Treasury announces a plan to reduce the count of national bank depositories and the public money on deposit. It directs 266 banks including a small bank with 55000 to transfer 5500 by January 15, 1890 and to withdraw bonds for 6000 upon proper receipts and documents.
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Cleveland Aims to Keep Oak View as Country Home
Mr Cleveland refuses a $150000 offer for Oak View, intends to keep it as a country residence and retire there. He told ex-Marshal A A Wilson that he plans to take life easy at Oak View and enjoy its rest and quiet. He was always proud of the purchase.
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Government Accepts Site for Lowell Public Building
The supervising architect's office last year selected a site at Lowell for a new public building. The Attorney General ruled the title good but with conditions from the Locks and Canal Company grant, while Treasury officials find the conditions non obstructive to government use.
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Three Men From Massachusetts Near White House
Senator Hoar at No 4 Jackson Place near Lafayette Square is set to access the White House area. Andrew and O Neil plan to vote for Speaker Carlisle tomorrow. Andrew stays at Welcker's awaiting home readiness. O Neil at the Riggs House plans to travel to Boston for next week's municipal election.
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Salem will of John Kinsman filed for probate in 1887
The late John Kinsman's will, dated Oct 13 1887, is probated with executors Martha M. Kinsman Albert Kinsman and Leland H. Cole. Provisions include generous bequests to relatives and charities, a widow's life estate, and a plan to establish a Kinsman Free Public Library using real estate in Salem. A later will rumor is noted.
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Wool Growers Meet to Discuss Industry Needs
Washington report says Columbus Delano of Ohio, president of the National Association of Wool Growers, has called a meeting at the Ebbitt House to begin at 4 p.m. tomorrow. A temporary organization will be formed to evaluate current conditions and seek possible legislation from the new Congress.
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National Association of Wool Growers
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Cambridge Society Holds First Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
The Cambridge society, formed a year ago, held its first annual meeting in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday. President changes, new officers, and life memberships were announced amid papers on folklore and secret societies. Philadelphia added eighty new members, with plans for local branches in Boston.
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Caransane
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Bureau of Ethnology
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Boston
Brave Engineer Sacrifices Life to Save Passengers on Old Colony Train
Providence reports Engineer George Burnham of this city sacrificed his life to save nearly 100 passengers when a collision was imminent with a switch engine near Smithfield avenue bridge. Burnham uncoupled the tender to allow the locomotive and tender to crash into the oncoming engine, but fell while jumping to safety, dying as the engines collided. Fireman Sam Davis died later from injuries. Fireman Langley also died. A second incident in Newark involved Samuel Willet, nearly blind, saved by John Daley at a Broad Street crossing. New Haven trackmen also survived a near miss, knocked down but uninjured by a rail they moved.
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Straws From State Street Market Report
The New York market opened firm then weakened on Sugar and rallied before a savage raid cut Sugar to 59. Local market strength faded as West End Land selling led the day. Bank reserves rose with deposits and larger loans in New York, while Chicago Burlington & Quincy earned 1.67 million in ten months, leaving sizable surpluses. Executives reshuffled at Electric Piano and Montpelier banks. notable figures include John J. Moore and Albert W. Nickerson observing large share and bond positions. CapE Cop.
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Obituaries and Marriage Notices from City and Suburbs
A collection of death notices and nuptial announcements dated late November from Boston area cities and towns. Includes names such as Frederick Fowler Minnie Ellenwood Willard Hibbard Ida Bailey Emilie Gundrum John Scheib and Mary Phelps with ages and service details. Funeral times listed for several entries and a Boston Navy death noted.
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