Creditors press as firms face assignment and attachments
The text records assigns of all property to John C. Ropes by Glidden & Curtis and related firms, notes on the Pacific Guano Company and Ohio & Western Iron Company solvency, a Wood’s Hall 140 acre asset worth about 200000, and pending attachments by Lynn Institution for Savings over a $20000 note. It mentions corporate histories, assets, liabilities, and potential recoveries amid a favorable fertilizer market and mild winter dulling coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Ropes
Pacific Guano Comny
Ohio & Western Ion Company
G. W. W. Dove
Pacific Guano Company
Glidden & Curtis
Wood’s Hall
Glidden
Smith
Smith & Dove
Andover
Ohio & Western Iron Company
William T. Glidden
Frederick Nickerson
Oakes Ames
Falmouth
Mass
William I. Gladden
John M. Glidden
P. S. Macgowan
Charleston
S. C
Chisholm Island
South Carolina
Great Swan Island
Carribean Sea
Glidden & Williams
Pacific Coast
Howland
Esterday
Ank
Guano Company
Sweetser
Defalcation at Manhattan Elevated reveals $60,000 short
A. S. Gookin, cashier of the Manhattan Elevated railroad, is found defaulter by about $60,000. He disappeared after failing to report to 79 Broadway, with officials noting payroll irregularities and rumored shortages. Gookin later denied the charges but has resigned amid hush efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
New York
Gookin
Broadway
Galloway
Road
Prominent Merchant Flees to Canada With 50000 Shortage
In St Louis on February 8 a shakeup centered on Henry Dieckmann a leading merchants exchange member who shipped to Canada leaving a 50000 shortage. A 30000 suit by his mother in law Mrs Wilhelmina Meyer triggered the flight and she attached 11000 stock in Montell Borges Milling where Dieckmann served as president. The 36 year old bold floor figure vanished as Mrs Meyer faces loss of the full 50000 shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Henry Dieckmann
Merchants’ Exchange
Canada
Dieckmann
Wilhelmina Meyer
Montell-Borges Milling Company
Cooper at Work in the Macallar Parker Exhibition
An 1885 oil painting by Charles S. Parker in Concarneau France is on display at Macallar Parker & Co. The four and a half by two and a half foot work shows a cooper at his bench with notable light and shade. The artist is a son of Charles W. Parker of the clothing firm and will have a studio in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macallar, Parker & Co
Concarneau
France
Charles S. Parker
Charles W. Parker
Clothing House
Cooper
Kina
Mitchell Defends Pacific Founding Bill in Senate Debate
Senator Mitchell argued the Thurman Act failed and contrasted it with the Matthews bill showing far higher potential sinking fund if adopted. The Senate passed several appropriations measures, debated pension and Union Pacific funding, and adjourned after private pension bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Washington
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Harris
Plumb
Union Pacific
Mr. Mitchell
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Matthews
South Dakota
Pratt
S’latt
Cuslom
Butler
Samoa
Bridgewater
Committee On Foreign Relations
House Adopts Gallery Reserved for Senators Families
Washington, Feb. 8. A resolution reserving parts of the House galleries for families of Senators and members was adopted. A Senate substitute to a Georgia district bill was concurred in. The army appropriation bill saw multiple amendments, including cutting the $500,000 torpedo item and adding funds for muskets, ordnance testing, and land near Watervliet arsenal. The committee rose and the bill passed, followed by passage of the agricultural appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washineaton
Senate
Georgia
Randall
Pennsylvania
War Department
H. Emmons
Tracy
New York
Watervliet
Rumor Links Rep John P. Thomas to Naval Portfolio
Washington reports a cabinet rumor naming Illinois Congressman John P. Thomas as a possible naval secretary. General Harrison weighs candidates with Thomas described by supporters as a strong navy ally and longtime member of the House naval committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Thomas
Illinois
Washincton
iSrecay
John P. Thomas
Harrison
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Nito
Wanamaker
Rusk
Indianapolis
House Naval Committee
Public Service
Montreal Carnival Skating Meet Crowned by Rubenstein
A milder Montreal day featured a Victoria Rink skating tournament with three entries Louis and Abe Rubenstein of Montreal and D E Phillips of New York Louis Rubenstein won the championship and the gold medal Phillips earned the silver. The Governor General attended briefly and at McGill University received an address Miss Wilson gifted Lady Stanley a bouquet as graduates celebrated. The carnival’s main events concluded with a well attended grand ball and an exodus of American visitors beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Victoria Rink
Louis
Abe Rubenstein
D. E. Phillips
New York
Louis Rubenstein
Phillips
McGill University
Lee deputy sheriff in coma after attack by suspect
John Stallman prominent Lee citizen and deputy sheriff lies in critical condition after a February 8 assault by Preston Jeter. Stallman was knocked to the floor with a heavy weapon during an attempted arrest and has since suffered worsening dizziness and unconsciousness with any exertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stallman
Lee
John Stallman
Preston Jeter
Jeter
Tariff Amendments Face Printing After Senate Bill Review
Washington Feb. 8 Special The Ways and Means Committee received Treasury calculated figures on Senate tariff amendments and rushed them to print. The net tariff cut is shown at about 44 million dollars, with tobacco and arts alcohol reductions. The report highlights increased duties on wool metals earthenware and most basics, plus a stricter package clause likely raising revenue except sugar. Mills plans to expose Senate bill incongruities, while Republicans may urge House to concur with Senate substitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Senate
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Mills
Finance Committee
Talbot
Ways and Means Committee
Federal Treasury
Dynamite Bomb Threat Strikes Stevenson’s Brewery Site
A dynamite like explosion rocked Stevenson's brewery at Fortieth Street and Tenth Avenue New York City causing shattered windows and a small fire. No injuries reported though residents nearby were frightened. origin unclear with tin fragments found across the street. Investigators noted no direct link to a boycott over wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stevenson’s
Fortieth Street
Tenth Avenue
Stevenson
Excitement in Wheat Markets Surges in May Contracts
In Chicago on February 8 the wheat market rose 3.5 cents with May futures leading the rally. May closed 24% higher than yesterday while July advanced modestly. Hutchinson was a major buyer and one broker reportedly handled about 800,000 bushels for others, totaling around 2,000,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Vibrations and Virtues Lecture on Music in Education
The Rev H Bernard Carpenter spoke in Steinert Hall on Vibrations and Virtues arguing music is the strongest fine art and a universal educational language. He cited Aristotle Plato Luther and Plato again to show music elevates intellect softens the heart and inspires conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bernard Carpenter
Steinert Hall
Carpenter
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Robin Adair
Aristotle
Plato
Luther
Germany
Riots Continue In Rome Amid Looting And Arrests
Caron's testimony notes mobs entering shops and looting while street uprisings smash windows along Via Frattina. Police clash with workers injuring many. officials announce cordons and hundreds arrested as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via Frattina
Costa
Messagero
Crispi
Fratti
Labriola
Opera House
Finocchis Glass and Porcelain Factory
Haitian Leaders Saluted by U S Steamer Atlanta
Advices from the Ozama report General Hippolyte was formally saluted by the United States steamer Atlanta on January 30 as he was rowed to the vessel. Minister Preston also announced that Britain and France have officially recognized General Légitime as Haiti's president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ozama
Haiti
General Hippolyte
United States
Atlanta
Preston
General Légitime
Haytien Republic
O'Donoghue Firm Takes Major Ping Suri Tea Block
J J O'Donoghue & Sons bought about 600000 packages of Ping Suri tea in the New York coffee exchange, paying over 500000 dollars. Private terms set, price alleged very low. World consumption runs about 150000 packages yearly, raising speculation the firm could corner the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. J. O'Donoghue & Sons
Coffee Exchange
O’donoghues
American college baseball convention sets 1888 schedule
Delegates from Amherst Dartmouth Trinity and Williams meet at Parker House. Officers elected include Clarke Moulton and Bemis with Beecher as secretary treasurer. Williams awarded 1888 championship. Spalding ball adopted. Umpires Manning and ONeil chosen. Schedule runs May to June with games in Williamstown Amherst Hanover Hartford and Dartmouth venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Amherst
H. C. Bemis
Richard, Beecher
H. L. Wilkinson
Dartmouth
C. E. Moulton
D. P. Jones
George Stavers
Trinity
F. F. Kramer
Williams
A. F. Clarke
Ww. H. Cleminshaw
Aan Os Clarke
CC. E. Moulton
Richard Beecher
Spalding
Jack Manning
Boston
D. J. O'Neil
Holyoke
Williamstown
Hartford
Darthmouth
Hanover
Amerst
Magenson arraigned as wife vitriol case rouses local court
Oscar Magenson pleaded not guilty to throwing vitriol at his wife and was held in 460 for the Superior Court. Mrs. Magenson refused to testify. The fund for Policeman Pitts’s family has reached 608 dollars. Edward O. Copp resigned as Saugus tax collector though selectmen reportedly back him. A nine year old boy at 24 Harvest street suffered critical head injuries from a fall. Additional arrests include John Hart for obtaining money under false pretenses and Abram Currier for receiving stolen goods. Burglars struck Mrs Lillian Smith at 81 Liberty street and Bessom's block on Union street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howse
Harvest Street
John Hart
Hart
M. R. Connolly
Abram Currier
Currier
Chandler and
Fremont
Point of Pines
James L. Collins
Robert Myers
Myers
Earle & Co
State Street
Collins
Parks
Lillian Smith
Liberty Street
Bessom
Union Street
Somerville Man Rescued After Ice Jump Incident
In Somerville yesterday a man named Thomas Batt of Dane street jumped into Wyatt's pit ice after removing his hat. A boy named John Webb rescued him. Batt is thought to be insane. The Somerville water board awarded a cast iron pipe contract to D. Wood & Co. of Philadelphia for 400 tons at 2240 pounds each, bid $10,786.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Batt
Dane Street
Somerville
Wyatt
John Webb
Batt
Somerville Water Board
Tok. D. Wood & Co
Philadelphia
The New Hyde Park Street Railway Prospect
Local residents petitioned selectmen to authorize a horse and electric street railway from River Street to the Dedham line. They propose overhead electric conductors if electricity is used. The board is considering the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Street Railway
Hype Park
Sprcrar
Selectmen
Boston
River Street
Dedham
Wreck of Theodore Behrend Proves Fatal at Texel
London reports the bark Theodore Behrend wrecked at Texel with ten lost including the captain and his family. The day’s other items note several ships sailed and arrived in various ports such as New York Portland Marseilles and Plymouth along with numerous cleared and listed vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Devonia
Glasgow
New York
Lorento
Bristol
Portland
Theodore Behrend
Texel
Ebeanora
Errante
Marseilles
Jennie Parker
Blaye
Calvin JF. Baker
Boston
Cufic
England
Liverpool
L’line
Batavia
Atlas
Plymouth
City of
Morris
Kingston
Anchoria
Brown
Marsala
Maas
Isamnburg
Aurania
Hains
Rotterdam
Vandersee
Wyoming
Rigby
Charles Ek
Moody
Leonard
San Francisco
Addie Morrill
Andrews
Buenos Ayres
Annie Stafford
Robinson
Latavia
Competitor
Rosenbaum
Angelia
Cleveland
Thomas
Dangerous Purgatives Warned Against Use and Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Endorsed
An editorial warns that pills and strong purgatives irritate the stomach and bowels, risking chronic inflammation and disease. It favors Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a soothing laxative and diuretic, notes imitation dangers, and promotes Eisner & Mendelson Co. as agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
McLean Sues for Divorce in Suffolk Court
Arthur H. McLean of Boston files a libel in Suffolk Superior Court seeking a divorce from Carrie B. McLean who abandoned him at Shushan and Perth Amboy in 1883 after living as husband and wife in New York and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF
A. D
Carrie Bh
McLean
Perth Amboy
Irvington
New York
Shushan
Boston
Commonwealth
Carrie Kh. McLean
Carrie G. McLean
Arthur H, McLean
Notice of Libel Proceedings in Suffolk Court
Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court orders Carrie McLean to be notified of libel filing against her. Publication of the libel and order in One Boston Post for three weeks is required, with mailing or personal service fourteen days before the first Monday in March. Clerk A Willard and Attest: Jos. A Willand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Superion Court
Boston
Carrie St. Ne- Lean
Saint Court
County of Suffolk
Boston Post
Carrie. McLean
Carrie B. McLean
Carrie B. Me
A. Willard
Livel
Jos. A
Willand
Almer W
Almer W. Barton
Jos
Divorce Libel Forces Adultery Finding in Boston Case
Jennie P. Barton sues Almer W. Barton in Suffolk Superior Court seeking dissolution of their marriage begun 1884 at Northboro with an adultery claim against Barton dated August 31 1888 in Boston. The libel asks restoration to maiden name Jennie Barton Farwell and court orders for proceedings with notice and publication in Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
County of
Jennie P. Barton
Alver W. Barton
Northboro
Commonwealth
Almer W. Harton
W. Barton
Malvina B. Maxwell
Lmer W. Barton
Jennie 2. Farwell
A. D
Estate of Joan Gaurdenier Probate Citation
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk probate court cites all interested parties in the estate of Joan Gaurdenier of Boston to appear February 25, 1889, to show cause on compromised claim against William Guardenier estate. Publication over three weeks in Boston Post is ordered. Judge John W. McKim. Register Elijah George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Suffolk
Catherine Browner
Boston
James McDonald
Boston Post
Joan W. McKin
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Regina K. Olfh
Isoston
Joan W. McKim
William I. Bowditch
Saint Will
George C. Cabot
Stephen
Meech
John M. Johnson
District of Norwich
Connecticut
Norwich & Worcester Railroad Company
Koston
A. D. Issy
Sablientsig
W. McKim, Esquire
Elisjam George
Lake Piano Company of
Chase, Bourne
Ranke
LAKE
Frank W. Bailey
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court
Joan Noble
C.H. Cooper
Commonwealth OF Massachs
Joan Guardenier
Jay B. Crawford
William I. Guardenier
John Guardenier
John W. McKim
William Livermore
Samuel S. Learnard
George O. Lewis
Pertsons
Charles XS. Lewis
Beacon Street
Massaowmu
J Setus
Middlesex
John Stimson
Lexington
Jabez A. Sawyer
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
J. A. Tyler
Anna M. Gay
Pulaski
Arkansas
Joseph Lovering
Richard Olney
Uoston
Hoston
Doug W. McKim
Llnjash George
William S. Dexter
Cour
George M, Brooks
J. H. Pyler
Margaret Connell
Jeremiah Connell
Aamar
O'Tuce
Hepsibah Fifield
Frank H. Nelson
S, Admr
Nees
Bernard A. Doherty
Mary A. Doherty
Admx
Otioef
Thomas J. Cummins
Joan F. Cummins
James RK. Murphy
Devonshire Street
Dorchester
William Veuzie
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MR. Parker
May
New York City
LE Caron
Hippolyte
Great Britain
Legitime
Ping Suri Tea
Lynn
Magenson
Wyatt's Pond
Massachussetts
Gusavus H. Roth
Commonwealth OF Massachus Jsetts
SUN Folk
Lydia D. Parker
Said
Massachujsetts
Frank Johnson
Norwich
New London
Advn A. B
Arnold
Massach Uve
Cole
Nancy U. Gay
Charlis Gay
Anna E. Gay
George Gay
Little Rock
James Lawrence
Groton
Testate
Prescott Lawrence
Otilce
Alberc VY. Anderson
Chelsea
Joseph P. Silsby
Admr
Court Street
Robert Dixon
Damariscotta
Lincoln
Maine
Saich
T B. Dixon
Harriet G. Dixon
Charles W. Sawyer
Washington Street
Globe Building
First National Bank
Chandler
Taylor and Shattuck
Henry W. Bragg
R. Knights & Coo
Omces
Washington St
12 Man St
Cambridgeport
Albert Worker
Mark Googins
East
Donald McKay
Curtis
Bowker
Joseph Noble
N. G. Burleigh
Waltham, Mass
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida Oranges
Gate City
North Market St
Fulton St
California
Florida
Jas. W. Currier
Constable
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Gustav Hartung
Winthrop Street
Charlestown
G. W. Warren
R. Tinlar
Josephine A. Stearns
Frederika Hartung
Geo. Fred. Williams, Esq
Richards & CO
Reade St
Perfect Music Books
Ditson & CO
Emerson
L. O. Song Harmony
D. F. Hodges
L. O. Jehovahs FP
Rarse
Temple Chimes
L. O
Oliver Ditson & CO
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