Creditors Meet Over Winona Paper Company Liabilities
A Springfield meeting of Winona Paper Company creditors drew attendees from Boston New York Providence and Worcester representing about 76 percent of the debt. Total liabilities reached 900000 with high 16 percent interest cited as the crisis cause. Committee named to investigate includes S P Train H J Frink W A Castle P S Bailey and J K Dexter.
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Springfield
Winona Paper Company of
Holyoke
Boston
New York
Providence
Worcester
I. M. Brown
W. A. Castle
B. F. Hosford
Hosford
RK. H. Emerson
RK. H. Emerson, the President, $80,000; Claim of Mr. Hosford
P. Train
H. J. Frink
Bailey
J. K. Dexter
Attachments seize Providence factory and mill sites
John I Blodgett counsel for the First National Bank of Providence placed attachments on Oriental mills for 30000 and on George L Littlefield for 20000. Sheriff McCabe seized the mills with a 10000 attachment, taking possession of the factory plant and machinery as keepers were placed in charge. The search for unattached property now covers nearly all real estate in Providence.
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Providence
R. L
John I. Blodgett
First National Bank
Oriental Mills
George L. Littlefield
Pawtucket
McCabe
London Dock Troubles Begin Dockers vs Shipowners
London reports a clash between shipowners and dockers as the London Docks Joint Committee halts ship discharges after hostile legal action. Shipowners must organize 2500 loaders and unloaders plus a full police division to guard workers at the port. Desertion among Acushnet Mills spinners who returned to work indicates ongoing labor strife and disruption.
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Acushnet
Christian Endeavor Convention in Portland Concludes
Morning session featured Rev N Boynton of Union Congregational Boston and Yale Professor Frank Saunders on Bible study. Afternoon speakers included Rev J W Hamilton and Rev A E Dunning on temperance and Sunday School. Missionary talks followed. sermons held at Second Parish and First Baptist.
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Portland
Christian Endeavor Society
N. Boynton
Union Congregational Church
Boston
Christian Endeavor
Frank Saunders
Yale University
J. W. Hamilton
Sunday School
A. E. Dunning
D.D
Congregationalist
E. K. Alden
American Board For Foreign Missions of
First Baptist
O. P. Gifford
The
Baptist Church
Brookline
Mass
R. L. Greene
H. B. Ames
Montreal
Army and Navy Gazette Navy and Army Orders Highlight 1891 Movements
Royal military and naval orders outline assignments and reversals affecting Grove City College posts Second Lieutenant G H MacDonald and Captain Flagler. Officers receive duty changes Fort Leavenworth Texas Fort Sam Houston and Navy Department postings Verbal directives list temporary duties and examinations for promotion and staff positions across army and navy realms.
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WassitingTon
Daniel W. Flagler
Godfrey H. MacDonald
First Cavalry
Grove City College
Grove City
Penn
Charles W. Rowell
Second Infantry
G. H. MacDonald
Charles KE. Tayman
Twenty-fourth Infantry
United States Infantry and Cavalry School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Joan J. Upham
Fhira Cavalry
Banton C. Welsh
Fifteenth Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Naval
William H. Faollam
Navy Department
Marbury Johnston
Office of Naval Intelligence
Concords First Winter Carnival in New Hampshire
Concord reports a highly successful first winter carnival with excellent weather, strong sleighing, large attendance from across the state and beyond. Public buildings and homes were festive. lawmakers paused and factories closed to view the parade, skating contests follow, and a trotting match ends the event.
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Concord
N. H
Theislature
Boston Merchants Urge Torrey Bankruptcy Bill Passage
The Boston Merchants Association’s new board met at Young’s Hotel with full attendance. President Lane chaired. B K Moore elected secretary. Committee appointments made and letters on bankruptcy, customs, and silver coinage discussed, including Senator Sherman’s reply. The board urged Congress to consider the Torrey bill and forwarded resolutions to Senators and Representatives. N W Farley reported on the National Board of Trade and urged New England trade organization membership. annual meetings move to Washington with permanent headquarters. Cincinnati Freight Bureau note on Demurrage referred to Transportation Committee. New members elected: D R Emerson & Co, C B Lancaster & Co, Thomas Dolber, Luther S Johnson, Henry P Emerson.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Lane
B. K. Moore
Sherman
Beverly K. Moore
Pacar
New England
John Sherman
Washington
Congress
N. W. Farley
National Board of Trade
New Orleans
National Board
Cincinnati Freight Bureau
Transportation Committee
D. R. Emerson & Co
C. B. Lancaster & Co
Thomas Dolber
Luther 8. Johnson
Henry P. Emerson
Arlington Defeats Chelsea Review Club in Amateur Bowling
Arlington Boat Club triumphs by 381 pins over Chelsea Review Club as Sparciar dispatches the Post with detailed scores for first, second, and final strings. In Auburndale, Woodland Parks beat Norfolk House Casino by 205 pins at Woodland Park Hotel with Raymond top scoring 680 and total 2376 to 437.
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Arlington
Sparciar
Arlingtons
Chelsea Review Club
Arlington Boat Club
Stevens
Shepard
Big Whittemore
Durgin
Cee
Ee Islet
Planders
Towler
Scannell
Tou Abson
Auburndale
Newton
Woodland Parks
Norfolk House Casino
Woodland Park
Raymond
Loring
Igh
Pearson
Dole
Sccccee
Keith
Weather Forecast for New England and Nearby States
Weather forecast issued for Wasshmpton on February 4 indicates fair conditions across Maine with westerly winds and a rise in temperatures by Friday. For New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect northerly turning to southerly winds with fair weather and warmer conditions by Friday. Far eastern New York will be warmer and fair Thursday and Friday with winds shifting to southerly.
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Wasshmpton
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Boston
James McVane
William Minot
Franklin Db. Reed
Batavia
Java
Suffolk
Loston
Dorchester
Wilbur L. Libbey
F. L. Libbey
Westville Street
Aeed
Post Forecast for Northern and Southern New England Cold and Clear
Northern New England will see clear skies and very cold conditions with westerly winds today, tonight fair with a wind shift to the southwest and slightly higher temperatures. Southern New England remains fair with southerly winds and moderating cold tonight. Friday looks nearly clear in the north and partly cloudy in the south with southerly winds and warmer temperatures.
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POST
New England
Nebraska
Atlantic
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
Lakes
St. Vincent
Michigan
Marquette
Ste. Marie
Grand Haven
Northfield
Portland
Eastport
Boston
Nantucket
Block Island
Canada
Montreal
Rockliffe
Lake Region
New Enland
Akota
Montana
Knoxville
Jacksonville
Postoffice Clerks Dance at Music Hall in Boston
Three hundred couples filled Music Hall for the Boston post office clerks first ball. J. J. Prendergast led floor duties with H. F. Hill and two assistants, aided by fifty-two staff. Uncle Sam colors and elegant gowns set a festive scene. notable attendees included William J. Dale Jr and department heads across the service.
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Postoffice Clerks
Music Hall
Boston Postoffice Postclerks
J. J. Prendergast
Tom” Baldwin
Uncle Sam
H. F. Hill
J. J. Nerney
W. A. Wilder
Bumstead
General Corse
William J. Dale, Jr
Horace T. Hill
Henry Thomas
A. M. Hayward
John McDonough
W. H. Gormley
Cambridge
H. N. Hanson
Back Bay
C. A. Page
Charlestown
M. Jones
Dorchester
J. E. Giblin
South Boston
William G. Russell
George Greig
Richard Olney
Boston Post
Boston
Grorce M. Brooks
Esquire
J. H. Tyler
Register
Suffolk
Jacob Sleeper
Charles F. Choate
J. Henry Sleeper
Edward P. Dutson
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
Massachub
Olive Hersum
Stoneham
Sald
Reuben M. Hersum
Middlesex
George M. Brooks
Masshachusetts
City of
Holden
County of
A. D
William Maas
Moriz Blum
Maas
New York
Joan F. Brown
C. F. Timlin
Protection That Failed To Protect
Stephen H. Tyna challenges an Advertiser editorial on the McKinley tariff and plush duties. He details plush import rates, misclassification tactics, and suggested protectionist motives, arguing the tariff did not cut prices but reinforced high costs for consumers.
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Advertiser
Providence
Home Market Club
Sanford
R. L
Sanford Mills
John Hopewell, Jr
House
Senate
Massachusetts General Hospital Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Massachusetts General Hospital Corporation held its annual meeting and elected officers and trustees. Charles H. Dalton became president, John Lowell vice president, Franklin Haven Jr as treasurer, Thomas B. Hall as secretary, with trustees E Francis Bowditch Edmund Dwight Samuel Eliot William Endicotte Jr Thomas K Lathrop Nathaniel Thayer David R Whitney and Roger Walcott named.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital Corporation
Charles H. Dalton
John Lowell
Franklin Haven, Jr
Thomas B. Hall
E. Francis Bowditch
Edmund Dwight
Samuel Eliot
William Endicotte, Jr
Thomas K. Lathrop
Nathaniel Thayer
Vavid R. Whitney
Roger Walcott
Walton Batchelder Wedding in West Somerville
A private wedding at 29 Russell Street West Somerville united Miss Lina Walton and Mr M D Batchelder. Rev W S Alexander officiated before a small group of relatives and friends. A reception followed and the couple departed for their future home in Sheldon North Carolina.
Take Kemp's Balsam Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as the best cough cure. It promises an excellent effect after the first dose and lists prices of 60 cents and one dollar at druggists.
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Kemp
Duffy's
Scott
Be at Stake Over Johann Hoff Malt Extract Safety
A cautionary note warns avoid Johann Hoff's Malt Extract if the bottle neck lacks the official signature. Do not consume or purchase under any circumstances and report suspicious labeling to authorities.
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Johann Hoff
New Book on William Maclay Journal and Its Author
A critical look at William Maclay's journal, highlighting its extreme self importance and censorious tone toward colleagues. The review contrasts Maclay with Jefferson, notes his unremarkable Senate career, and discusses his harsh opinions on Adams, New England figures, and Washington, while recognizing the journal's historical value despite its bias.
Washington's Neckties and a Sailor's Jibes in Maclay Notes
A critical excerpt discusses William Maclay's Journal entries on Washington's presidency, noting hostility to the era and the president. It cites negative passages about New York, Philadelphia, and Washington's stance, concluding Maclay's diary reveals fierce opposition and harsh humor about early government. The piece ends critiquing sensational literature’s lure and its misleading covers.
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Senate
Washington
R. Maclay
New York
Philadelphia
Rufus King
Maclay
William Maclay
United States
Pennsylvania
Edgar S. Maclay
A.M
D. Appleton & Co
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John Souther
Samuel Carr, Jr
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Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
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Jos. M. Gibbens
Ss. F. Trull
Turner
S. R. Knights & Co, Auctioneers
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Joseph Danham, Jr
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Daniel C. Linscott
Warey Place
Koston
Eluah George
Massachlusetts
Davis M. Kinmouth
Lowvyille
Mary D. Kinmouth
Greezing
Keaton Post
Groner M. Brooks
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Midclesex
David M. Kinmouth
Said County
Testate
Abby M. Brooks
Anna M. Kinmouth
Smith
Massachu
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Suffolk, On Monday, the Twenty-Third Day of February, A.D
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Henry F. Spencer
Grace M. Stratton
Houston Post
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Anna M. Robinson
Norriss
Mary Connor
Patrick M. Keating
Magdalen Gori
Ine
John D. Fallon
Admi
Sally S.wickering
Francis V. Balch
Court Street
Barnard & CO
Temple Place
Soraier
Commonwealth OF Massacho& Setts
George B. Harrington
Roy Harrington
Stephen P. Lincoln
Chelsea
Canvers
Way & Guardian
George H. Harrington
Commonwealth
Joan W McKim
Coe Aerroe
Probate Court
Richard Fletcher
George A. Dary
Julia F. Jones
Aaid
Eaid Boston
Saia Court
Elwah George
John H. Campbell
Charles E. Giles
Joan W. McKim. Esquire
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Supfolk, Ss
Mary Jane Haynes
Harriet A. Hayes
New Bedford
Bristol
Henrietta Mitchell
Quincy
Norfolk
Commonwealth OF Massa Wusetts
Martha Babcock
Said
William I. Bowditch
Francis Babcock
Dedham
of Norfolk
George White
Nice
Jonathan Cobb
William Duane
Louis& Duane
Russell Duane
Orphans Court
Boston & Lowel R. R. Co
Slarla T. Hollander
Somervill
Louis P. Hollander
Catherine Mee
John Mee
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