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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1886
Page
2
An African king in battle is hailed in a historic note linked to a 19th century treaty with Japan. The article traces a long scrutiny of a presidential purchase and its consequences across years and regions.
O C Green, brother of landowner George F Green, details purchases around the Presidents Oak View estate on Tenallytown road and adjacent tracts. He asserts district commissioners hold no financial interest, debunks Clagett and other syndicate myths, and explains road deflection engineering behind the Massachusetts Avenue extension.
A U S consul reports King Sama Lomberol of Cayor died in combat at Tivomane Senegal after demanding tribute. French troops defeated his followers, leaving twenty attackers dead and the king slain after a sword duel with a French lieutenant. Authorities anticipate treaty changes with native tribes.
Washington reports Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller has not received detailed November receipts for the oleomargarine tax. He crudely estimates 300,000 to 400,000 for the month, noting licenses and bulk stamp purchases inflate the first month total. He predicts annual receipts around 250,000 per month on average, about 0,600 for the year.
The bureau shows no demand for changes to the oleomargarine law, expressing full satisfaction with its operation and the current facilities for tax collection.
Senator Frye arrived in town and praised the Vilas administration policy on opening trade with Central and South America. He hopes the House will adopt his South American congress proposal, noting the measure passed the Senate without a vote. He doubts tariff legislation will occur this winter, predicting Morrison will offer little daring.
Washington December 2 It is announced that Benjamin F Butler will be the counsel for Thoebe in his contest for the seat in Congress for which Speaker Carlisle holds the certificate General Butler will appear at the request it is understood of labor organizations
Washington December 2 The President is improving and held no public reception. A Cabinet meeting was held with all members present. He has received the final material for his message and it is nearly complete. Colonel Lamont says the draft will run about 15 000 words, about 30 percent shorter than last year's message.
The proclamation announces the extradition treaty between the United States and Japan ratified in Tokyo on April 20 1836 and amended by the Senate. It becomes operative sixty days after ratifications exchanged in Tokyo on September 15 1886.
General Hazen seeks relief from duties due to poor health and Secretary Endicott grants Lieutenant Greely continued duty as assistant to the chief signal officer. Mrs. John Davis recovers from a Lenox carriage accident after recent travel to New York and New Jersey. In November the Postmaster General opened 239 fourth class post offices and closed 218, and appointed Mrs. Mary F. California as class postmaster at East Barrington.
At Richard W. Crown Lodge meeting in Lyxyn a Pioneer Lodge of St. John’s N F sent a cordial testimonial praising Lynn for its generous reception of the delegates. A petition in Lynn seeks amending state military laws to allow militia men to attend muster without risking discharge by their employers.
In Providence on December 2, Swedish friends of Jacob Andersen under arrest at East Greenwich for Emma Pearson's murder raise funds for his defense and for detectives. Andersen's counsel says an alibi should hold. Recent developments hint another person may be implicated, with key links missing to solidify an arrest.
Lawrence reports a Boston and Maine train struck Thomas L. Lindsey at about 6 o’clock tonight at the Osgood street crossing, killing him instantly.
Witnesses detail schemes to obtain Postal Telegraph bonds and Harmonic stock control. Alley Shorey Roberts Cummins and Snow are central as meetings at Wall Street and Park Avenue Hotel connect to a alleged plan to fund the enterprise with hundreds of bonds.
The New York Herald review accuses collusion in five Massachusetts Bell suit rulings and portrays judges including Lowell as influenced by stock interests. Lowell denies knowledge of relatives holding Bell stock and explains his 1881 June decision and handling of the Spencer matter, asserting no personal stock ties or impropriety.
The purchaser at said sale must pay $25,000 in cash to the master on accepting the bid. The remaining bid may be paid in cash or bonds and overdue coupons secured by two mortgages at pro rata value, as described in the decree. November 15, 1886. CHAS. P. REDMOND, Master.
A dense excerpt lists numerous financial interests and corporations from banks to railroads and mills. It mentions Hamilton Mfg Co First National Bank Salem Newburyport Gaslight Co and several railroads including Detroit Hillsdale and Southern Western and Chicago Burlington and Quincy with various share counts and bond notes across years and markets.
R. L. Day & Co. advertises free appraisals at the Xferchants' Exchange Building for a mixed bundle of shares and bonds. Items include Boston, Montreal and various railroad stocks, banks, utilities, and club securities with due dates and callable options noted.
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