Trade gains lift demand for woollen goods and iron
R G Dun reports a hopeful week with rising iron and steel activity driven by rail orders from major mills, better demand for woollen goods, and firmer prices for leather and wheat. Boots and shoes shipments exceed last year, while cottons improve modestly and the money market supports liberal purchases ahead of future growth.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Iron and Steel
Illinois Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Eastern
Western Mills
Bessemer Pig
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pattern for Dime Sleeves Shapes and Materials
A pattern No. 6913 offers two sleeve designs No. 1 in oris purple cloth and No. 2 in petunia glace silk with fitted upper portions and flared cuffs. Describes sizing for busts 32 36 and 40 inches and yardage for 44 inch wide material.
Trading and brokerage failures rise year over year
The report notes trading volume of 3,086,250 versus 3,842,003 the previous year amid heavy brokerage failures. For the past week, failures totaled 303 in the United States and 58 in Canada, up from 280 and 6 respectively last year.
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United States
Canada
General trade shows improvement and steel demand rises
Bradstreet's notes brighter general trade with gains in Bessemer pig iron steel billets rails wool raw sugar corn pork lard and some prints. Demand for rails exports and improved railway earnings point to stronger industrial activity amid mild winter and holiday effects.
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New York
Bradstreet
Bessemer
Chicago
St. Louis
Paterson Silk Mills
Texas
Boston
Philadelphia
United States
Along the Water Front A Boston Maritime Update
Captain Alexander L. Stubbs remains home with an eye ailment after five years as Simpson Drydock superintendent. Bath contractors Kelley & Spear build a 221 by 35 foot coal barge for Garfield & Proctor. Steamer Boston sails to Yarmouth on a final voyage with Captain E O Smith ashore for six weeks. Cunard dock repairs loom for the Yankee Maid as tug Florence assists. Cumberland to Portland for overhaul after State of Maine repairs, then return to St John route. This week 104 fishing vessels bring 2,552,300 pounds of fish at low prices, up from last year. Schooner Florida arrives from Rockland with lime and a boiler for tug William Woolley. The Landman.
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Alexander L. Stubbs
Simpson Drydock Company
Webster Street
Boston
Kelley & Spear of
Bath
Garfield & Proctor
Yarmouth
N. S
E. O. Smith
Ss. F. Stanwood
Washington
Florence
Yankee Maid
Cunard
Samuel Little
Lockwood’s
Cumberland
International Line
St. John
N. B
State of Maine
Portland
T Wharf
Florida
Rockland
William Woolley
Benjamin Clark
Dead infant found under Roxbury home steps
Officers recovered a dead male child beneath the steps of 806 Ruggles Street in Roxbury. The body was removed to City Hospital morgue by Undertaker Cleary after discovery yesterday afternoon.
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Ruggles Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Cleary
Bulldog for Sale Flouts Press Advertising
Corbett's column notes a Boston dog fancier who advertised in a daily paper that a bulldog would eat anything and is very fond of children. After a week the owner doubts the press can disseminate commercial information.
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Boston
The Career of a Dull Young Man review
The London Chronicle reviews Sir Robert Peel's salacious book under the head The Career of a Dull Young Man and calls it a tedious tale unrelieved by humor untouched by pathos and unillumined by any imagination. The review questions what sort of book it can be.
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The
London Chronicle
Robert Peel
Hogs and beef at Fletcher firm in Faneuil Hall market
Observer recalls meeting J. W. Fletcher Sr. at the Faneuil Hall market where the Fletcher firm operates a large wholesale and retail trade in Western and native beef pork and lamb from their apartments numbered 66 to 72. The note highlights the handsome dressed meats and long-standing business since 1837.
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Faneuil Hall
J. W. Fletcher & Son
Messrs. Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher, Sr
Nails Made Fast by Steam Press at Giese Works
In a note on modern industry the text describes nails produced by steam fed machines at the Giese rib works with nails cut out in a single stroke. The era is praised for rapid production and efficiency in metalwork.
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Giese
Dining at Trinity Court Offers Modest Table d Hote
At 17 Devonshire Street manager Sharpe runs table d hote dinners with good food and first class service. Also notes tracks of a mastodon found in sandstone in Arizona but following them up is futile. the animal is likely dead.
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Trinity Court
Devonshire Street
Sharpe
Arizona
Prices at Atlanta Hotels Pre 1851 Sparked Exits
The report notes Atlanta hotels in 1851 saw rates rise from $12 to $15 per month, prompting many boarders to leave rather than endure what was called extortion.
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Atlanta
Old Glory Gold Mining stock buyers urged to act now
The piece warns there are only three days left to buy Old Glory Gold Mining and Smelting Company stock at 60 cents a share before it rises to $1 next Tuesday. Norcross, the general manager, recently returned from Idaho with ore specimens and plans to return to the mines to supervise work, while remaining at No 9 Milk Street to provide information to potential investors.
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Old Glory Gold Mining and Smelting Company
Norcross
Idaho
No. 9
Milk Street
Old Glory
The Saver’s Path to Wealth via Co operative Banks
A small weekly saving can grow into a snug sum over time. Co operative banks at No. 987 Washington Street invite savers to write or call Secretary Burbank for full information on the exceptional advantages and potential benefits of saving with them.
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Co-Operative
Washington Street
Burbank
Lewis Wharf
Boston
Yarmouth
N. S
Nova Scotia
J. F. Spinney
Chatham Street
Prussian towns adopt sawdust bricks for concrete
Sawdust bricks mixed with pulverized mineral material replace stone in several Prussian towns. The new bricks are fire proof and impervious to dampness, offering a durable construction material for local buildings.
Longevous English jurists on the bench average life span
The article notes sixteen judges on the bench with a combined age of 1127 years. It cites Lord Esher at 80, Baron Pollock at 72, and six others aged over 65, highlighting notable longevity among English jurists.
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Lord Esher
Baron Pollock
Dentist Curtice Offered at Half Price on Tremont Street
A local ad urges readers to choose Dr. Willard E. Curtice, dentist at 232A Tremont Street, highlighting Harvard University dental degree and first-class work at half regular prices.
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Willard E. Curtice
Tremont Street
Dental Department
Harvard University
Worcester woman sets national long distance bicycling record
A Worcester woman rode 10 287 miles last year, an unmatched figure among American women riders. Her feat makes her the national champion long distance woman bicyclist and attracts wide attention ahead of the upcoming bicycle show.
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Worcester
America
A. M. Le land's Offers Rich Piano Chair Assortment
A. M. Le land's at No. 20 Boylston Street showcases a rich assortment of piano chairs. The dealer specializes in a variety of bar gain items and related furnishings in a single line.
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A. M. Leland’s
Boylston Street
Fashion Shifts End Cane Carrying Custom
A few years ago many men carried canes but they now fall out of style. Businessmen deem it rude to carry a cane when calling, reserving canes for walking expeditions.
Painless treatment grows Chiropody Practice at Temple Place
Dr. J Parker Buntin expands his chiropody and manicure parlor at No 7 Temple Place as word of painless, satisfactory treatment spreads, attracting a steady stream of clients and building a substantial local practice.
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J. Parker Buntin
Temple Place
White Crest Soap Promoted For Pure Ingredients
A notice urges readers to use White Crest soap floats to avoid impurities. It claims the soap contains only pure ingredients and guarantees better skin safety through bath use.
Germany expands merchant fleet from 147 steamers to 1200
The 1871 fleet had 147 steamships totalling 8200 tons. last year government returns show about 1200 steamers exceeding 1,000,000 tons. The rapid growth reflects a dramatic expansion of German mercantile marine.
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Germany
Ladies Luncheon Menu at Cook and Co. Avon Street
A tempting menu will be prepared today at Messrs. T. D. Cook & Co. No. 23 Avon Street, specializing in ladies' lunch.
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Messrs. T. D. Cook & Co
Avon Street
Corbett Reflects on Public Interest and War Speech
In a brief, clipped remark echoed by E A Corbett, the phrase first in war first in peace and the public's interest is referenced, signaling a public discourse tone as a new week begins.
Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder Painless Relief
Catarrh and colds relieved in 10 to 60 minutes with a single breath from the Blower included with each bottle. Powder diffuses across nasal passages providing instant relief and permanent cure for catarrh hay fever colds headaches sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. 60 cents sold by C E Woodward Co 62 Bromfield Street Jaynes Co Washington and Hanover streets.
Water-logged market as CBQ declares regular dividend
The market remains narrow and unsettled after the Chicago Burlington & Quincy declares its regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable March 15 to holders of record February 20. Stocks show little response, while Keweenaw mining activity resumes at Arnold and Copper Falls.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
London
Henry B. Day
R. L. Day & Co
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Estabrook & Co
New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
Centennial
Keweenaw County
Marquette Mining Journal
Arnold
Copper Falls
Keeweenaw County
Hall
New Haven
Westinghouse Company
Bell Telephone
J. Edward Addicks
Sugar Trust
Chicago & West Michigan Railroad
Pullman’s Palace Car Company
Atchison, Southern Railway
Erie
Rock Island
Northern Pacific
Cleveland Iron Trade Review
Pittsburg Mills
Western Companies
Eastern Mills
Beauty Soap Advertisement Promises Pure Facial Soap Cure
An early 20th century ad touts Woodoury Beauty Soap for winter facial care. It claims purification and cure with consultation and offers a beauty book and sample for ten cents.
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Winter St
Boston
Concannon Raiders Trial Before Superior Court
The six young men who exposed the Concannons at the First Spiritual Temple were fined $50 each in municipal court and appealed. The Superior Court heard the case yesterday with witnesses including Marcelius S. Ayer. principal defendant George B. Gates testified as the session adjourned for the day to continue next Tuesday morning.
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First Spiritual
Marcellus S. Ayer
George B.gates
Double Hangings Reported in Two States
Daniel McCarthy was hanged in Chicago for murdering his wife on May 12, 1896. Thomas Willis was hanged in Newcastle Delaware for killing his 18 month old daughter near Newark on May 4.
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Chicago
Daniel McCarthy
Wilmington
Del
Thomas Willis
Newcastle
Newark
Shipping News Mini Almanac for Saturday February 20
Arrivals include steamers St Croix Pike St John N B with passengers to Waldron and various firms. Cleared ships list London Liverpool and Bermuda cargoes. sailings include Ottoman Bel gian King Boston and others. multiple tugs and barges noted.
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Ottoman
Liverpool
Antwerp
Baltimore
Delaware
Charleston
Jacksonville
Boston
Yarmouth
N. S
Baltimore City
Highland Light
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Salem
Paoli
Wayne
Storm King
Newport
Plymouth
Port Johnson
Portland
Mersey Selle
Cayenne
Arleville H. Peary
New York
Julia A.trubee
Fernandina
Nathan Lawrence
Norfolk
Zeta
Lunenburg
Joe
Providence
Calvin P. Harris
Wiscasset
John Bracewell, Co
Argus
P. J. Carleton
Felix
N. P. Doane
Hercules
Court schedules and verdicts in Suffolk and Middlesex civil actions
In Suffolk Superior Court sessions begin with a holiday resumption plan and short lists prepared two days prior. Notable verdicts include Charles W Tukey v Boston & Maine Railroad for 2100 and Bernard R Hill v New York New Haven Hartford for 2300. Edward Preble v Celina M Ransom alleges slander seeking 10000.
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Sherman
Charles W. Tukey
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Everett Station
Hesseltine & Hesseltine
W. I. Badger
Bernard R. Hill
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Hyde Park
P. M. Keating
C. Bk. Choate, Jr
Superior Court
Griddlesex
Cambridge
Moon
Edward Preble
Celina M. Ransom
R. M. Morse
S. L. Powers
G. W. Anderson
Insolvency Notice for George E Marsters of Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts insolvency notice. Warrant issued by the Court of Insolvency against George E Marsters, grocer, of Boston. Debtor banned from paying debts or transferring property. Creditors meet March 5, 1897 at 2 PM in Boston to prove debts and appoint assignees. Remiah G. Fennessey, Deputy Messenger.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
George E., Marsters
Court House
Pemberton Square
Denat Remiah
G. Fennessey
Boer, Essenger
Court of Insolvency Notice for George R Henderson
Middlesex court appoints assignees Frederic Edward Wood and William E Hutchins for George R Henderson of Cambridge insolvent. Second creditors meeting set for April 8 1897 at nine o'clock in the forenoon at the Court of Insolvency Cambridge Middlesex. Creditors may attend to state their claims.
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Middlesex
George R. Henderson
Cambridge
Frederic Edward Wood
William E. Hutchins
Assignee appointed for Gage and Felton insolvent firm
Suffolk Court of Insolvency sets March meeting for creditors of George B. Gage and Herbert L. Felton of Boston. Creditors may present claims at ten oclock in the forenoon. Levi Colby Jr., assignee, directs the proceedings.
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Suffolk
George B. Gage
Herbert L. Felton
GAGE
Are Pees Creditore
Levi Ccolby
Libel Notice in Suffolk Court Waylaid for Frank J. Pilling
The Suffolk Superior Court orders service of libel on Frank J. Pilling. Libellant must publish once weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail a registered copy or serve an attested libel and order at least fourteen days before the first Monday of April 1897. The case calls for Pilling to show cause why the libel should not be granted.
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Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Emma F. Pilling
Frank J. Pilling
St. Paul
Minnesota
Cincinnati
Ohio
Commonwealth
Florence Vivian
Emma F. Stokes
Emma F. P. ‘G
A. D
County of
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
Ngton Wells
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