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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1889

Page

2

Secretary of the Treasury reports 1889 finances and tariffs

The annual Treasury report shows ordinary revenues of 387,050,058.89 for year to June 30, 1889, with major sources from customs and internal revenue. Expenditures totaled 281,996,615.60 leaving a surplus. notes and bonds redeemed. proposed tariff revisions favoring home industry. recommendations include silver money plan and reduced bank deposits.

Washinaton Secretary of the Treasury Congress District of Columbia Pacific Railways Treasury United States Navy

Congress Debates Bills on Banking Pensions and Ports

The Senate covered a wide slate of measures including a plan to perpetuate the national banking system, pensions for disabled veterans, and fortifications for key ports. Proposals also addressed tariffs, common schools, and constitutional amendments on woman suffrage and liquor control. The session included reports, petitions, and executive business before adjourning.

Morrill Hoar United States Blair Spooner Congress Manderson Platt Vance Evarts United States Circuit Voorhees Cullom Farwell M . Paddock Hawley Wilson Iowa Davis Mitchell Idaho Frye Custom House Dolph Cleveland New York San Francisco Boston Lake Ports Hampton Roads New Orleans Paladelhia Washington Baltimore Portland Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Key West Charleston Mobile New London Secretary of the Navy Washington Navy Yard Pacific Secretary of War Pacific Coast National Banking Association Secretary of the Treasury Cameron Short Horn Producers’ Association South Central America Chicago Cockrell Kansas City National Temperance Society Hale Castine Railway & Navigation Company of Maine Canadian Pacific Railroad Canadian Pacific West Committee On Commerce Secretary of State Regrard Great Britain State Department Senate Canada

Salem Woman Drowned in River Canal

Mrs. W. J. Moulton, about 45, of the corner of St. Peter and Brown streets, disappeared last night. Her body was found this afternoon in North River Canal near Gifford's Mill, believed a self inflicted death. She leaves two sons and a daughter and had shown signs of insanity.

Salem Moulton St. Peter and Brown Streets North River Canal Gifford’s Mill

Boston Press Club Entertainment at Boston Theatre

The Boston Press Club presents an afternoon program at the Boston Theatre headlined by Annie Pixley in Room 22 Second Floor with Signor Camanari baritone and William H. Crane's company in The Senator. Marie Jansen, Francis Wilson and Kiama Juch perform, with Ern st akechnie and Oliver Byron among others. Advance seat sales are strong.

Press Club Boston Press Club Boston Theatre Nella Brown-Pond Oolah Marie Jansen Francis Wilson Carrie Courtenay Kiama Juch Ernstakechnie Frank Lester Bison Oliver Byron and Howard Atheneum

Fragmentary Note on Currency Theory and Market Value

A shredded excerpt discusses monetary theory, describing how currency volume, gold equivalent value, and contraction affect market forces. It references the balance between issuing currency and maintaining sound value, with mentions of dollars and market dynamics.

Salem's Trade Building Association Report Promises Plans

The committee report states fourteen thousand sixty dollars subscribed and plans for the first building will be prepared at once. A five year rebuilding period is noted, with focus on weather resistant and warm garments. The piece mentions Parker & Co. and growing stock of overcoats and fur lined wraps for local drivers and shoppers.

Salem’s Trade Building Association Salem The Boards of Trade Building Association Acullar, Parker & Co

Christian Conference Opens At Tremont Temple Under Evangelical Alliance

The Evangelical Alliance of the United States opens a general conference at Tremont Temple with William E. Dodge presiding. Leaders include Josiah Strong Frank Russell and A. J. Gordon. Sessions cover city needs, social reform, rural districts, and cooperative Christian work.

Evangelical Alliance of the L. B. Bates T. C. Evans Dr. Gregory Quint Dodge A. J. Gordon D.D Boston Boston Alliance Josiah Strong Alliance Washington R. Fulton Cutting New York State Evangelical Alliance Strong New London West Troy Baltimore R. T. Ah Johns Beenie University London Samuel A. Barnet Ely D.v New York Henry Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Fairbanks Frank E. Jenkins South Hiram Camp New Britain Bateman Chelsea Twombly Times Frank Russell J. M. Buckley J. L. Phillips Philadelphia Alliance

Dorchester Moral Reform Society Hears Socialism Talk

The Dorchester Moral Reform Society met at Mrs. De Long’s Ashmont home to discuss Social Socialism. Abby Morton Diaz of the Educational and Industrial Union endorsed Bellamy’s brotherhood concept and urged using wealth to uplift others while criticizing concentrated capital. She argued trust companies should serve the nation, called for more religion, and proposed placing wayward individuals in artful homes to inspire virtue.

Dorchester Moral Reform Society de Long Wells Avenue Ashmont Abby Morton Diaz Educational and Industrial Union Edward Bellamy Brotherhood of Man Diaz Jesus

Beebe and Knox Wed at King's Chapel in Ceremony

John H. Beebe and Martha W. Knox wed at King's Chapel yesterday at 3 PM with Rev. A Horton officiating. Ushers J E Thomas A Forbes F O Hitchings and William Rumrell attended. The couple left for a short trip and will be at home at Hotel Kensington on Thursdays in January.

John H. Beeb Martha W. Knox King’s Chapel A. Horton J. E.thomas A. Forbes F. O. Hitchings William Rumrell Hotel Kensington

Miss Juch's Carmen at Boston Theatre Receives Mixed Review

The Boston Theatre debut of Emma Juch as Carmen drew a mixed verdict. Critics praised Juch's vocal charm but faulted the opera's overall performance, noting liberties with score and book, flawed acting, and an underpowered orchestra that hindered Bizet's Carmen.

Miss Juch Carmen Emma Juch Boston Ocarpmen Scceeseue Cegs Medins Juch Michaela Susie Leonhardt Wercedes Macnichol KrasQuita Mario Freebert Don Soses Sss Seercereee Charles Hedmondt Facamillo Secese Alonzo Stoddard Dancairo Elvin Singer Remendado Frank Pieri Zunigh E.N. Knight Miss Juci Minnie Hauk Pauline Lucca Jose Bizet Escamillo Napoleon US Mr. Stoddard Miss Jadi Althoug Senta Elsa Hedmondt Susie Leonhardt Lizzie Macincho Mercedes Neuendorff Arthur Weld

Duffy's Malt Proclaimed Cure Amid City Health Alarm

The New York Board of Health reports five year city weekly deaths average 690 with about 288 from pulmonary illness. Advocates Duffy's Malt as the only pure whiskey aiding lungs and strength, warning buyers to avoid imitators and insist on genuine product.

New York Board of Health New York City Board of Health Duffy

Fires damage two Somerville homes with losses

An alarm from Box 34 in Somerville at 7 40 yesterday morning for a fire in the house of F R Cutter on Bradford avenue caused about 100 dollars damage. An alarm from Box 33 at 7 45 last evening for a fire started by a furnace in the house of Mr Baxter on Montrose street caused about 250 dollars in damage.

Somerville F. R. Cutter Bradford Avenue

Auction notices from 1889 Boston probate and mortgage sale

Public sale announced by Gideon Beck & Son under Probate Court license for estate of John J. Donovan at 27 Emerald Street Boston on December 31 18389 at noon. Mortgagee Linus M. Child schedules back Bay parcel 2248 sq ft with rights and easements, sale December 17 1889 at 3 pm, subject to prior mortgage of 11000, payment terms 500 down.

Suffolk John J. Donovan Boston Emerald Street Said Street Alpheus B. Alger Court Street

Mortgage Sale of 32 Battery Street Boston

Public auction of the Rice mortgage property in Boston on December 18 1889 at 3 PM. The parcel at 32 Battery Street covers 35 ft 3 in by 39 ft 4 in and is conveyed by the deed of May 29 1889. Terms require 500 at sale time with remaining terms to be announced. George F Jelly as Trustee for Abbie W Tay and under the Tay will is mortgagee. Cuaries B Southard attorney.

National Bank Treasury Thomas Rice Ada C. Rice George F. Jelly Abbie W. Tay Charles K. Tay Boston Suffolk County Registry of Deeds Battery Street Battery Alley Meinniss Elias Cook Samuel Wendell Henry C. Harris Cuaries B. Southard Washington Street

Public Auction to Settle Estate of Charles Thompson

S. R. Knights & Co. announce a public auction on Tuesday December 10 at 12 o clock noon to settle the estate of the late Charles Thompson. The brick four story building at 32 Broad near State street offers a ground floor store and offices above with a 1000 square foot lot backing a rear passageway. Purchasers may pay cash or arrange a mortgage with 1000 cash due at sale time.

Charles Thompson Broad State Street Allston Street Bowdoin

Four-Story Building Offered For Sale With Cash Option

At 3 o'clock p m on the premises a four story building with sixteen rooms, ample closet space, furnace, bath and hot and cold water fixtures is offered. The lot covers about 1400 square feet. Terms: cash or mortgage as desired with 300 paid in cash at sale time and place.

Public Auction of Properties on Main and Harvard Streets

Properties at 18 and 20 Main street near City square Thompson Nos 18 20 Main street brick eight stories high store on ground floor dwelling above 1200 square feet lot Harvard street No 25 wooden 21 story dwelling seven rooms usual conveniences 724 square feet lot Sale Friday December 6 at 8 p m on premises Cash or mortgage terms 300 cash on Main street estate and 100 on Harvard street

Main Street Harvard Street

Sale of Furniture and Household Items in Residence No 4

Public auction will be held Thursday December 5 at 10 o clock in the morning. Items include Emerson piano parlor suits sofas lounges two black walnut mantle mirrors clocks black walnut bookcase extension table side board dining chairs dinner set black walnut chamber sets hair mattresses open grate stove carpets and more.

Emerson

Public Auction Of Dow Estate House And Lot

Will be sold by public auction on Wednesday December 11 at 2:00 p m on the premises. The two family house is 24% stories high with nine rooms and usual conveniences. The land covers about 22 square feet. Terms cash with $200 due at time and place of sale. Sale closes the estate of the late James B Dow. Trustees William P Blake and J Orne Green under the will of James B Dow.

James B. Dow William P. Blake J.orne Green Publc Church Street Melrose Street Clos James K. Dow J. Orne Green James KB. Dow

Trustees Sale of Corner Estate at Church and Melrose

Trusts announce a public auction of the Dow estate at 29 and 34 Church and 27 Melrose near Tremont. On Wednesday December 11 at 2 p m premises sale of brick buildings with 15 rooms and adjoining lot about 1298 sq ft. Cash terms require $300 down at sale to settle the late James K Dow estate. J Orne Green trustee.

Melrose St

Auction Notice of Angell Mortgage Sale in Dorchester

Pursuant to a power of sale in a mortgage deed by George C Angell of Boton to Edwin B Buckingham and Wm C Cotton of Brookline and trustees under the Armia Cotton will sell at public auction on Monday December 30 1882 at 1 30 pm the premises described as 35 Dorchester Boston a lot of 10000 sq ft with buildings and adjacent Abbot Street rights deeded to the city. Three hundred dollars down with five days for title examination. Estate trustees Buckingham Cotton and Cotton. Dec 5 12 19

George Co. Angell Boton Suffolk Edwin B. Buckingham Wm. C. Cotton Brookline Norfoalk Buckingham Frank B. Cotton Armia Cotton Leeds Boston Dorchester Shedd and Sawyer Suffolk County Abbot Street Angell Abbot Strees Frank Cotton

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Windom Europe Gould India Bureau of Navigation Mexico Central South America China Japan Conte Wilve South Americas Christian Conference Moral Reform Society Beebe Kenox Gideon Beck & Son Eliot Street Calvin Ryder Peter Grattain Linus M. Child Back Bay Falmouth Street West Chester Park William H. Whitney Artition Nathan Mathews Nathan T. Souther Linus M Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants S. R. Knights & CO Washington S T Main St Cambridgeport City Square Charlestown Chester Emerald St Tremont Robinson Foster Electric Railway Motor Company Tome City of Franklin Street J. B. Hale Richards & Col
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