25 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1896
Page
1
The Blackstones company reports annual cigar sales exceeding twelve million during dull periods, a figure never fallen below since 1895, marking a several million rise in good times. The note emphasizes stability and growth across economic cycles.
Sympathy runs deep for Mrs. A Ladenburg after the New York banker vanished from the steamer Niagara returning from Nassau. Seized by seas, he was found ill in his berth in pajamas, refused food, and disappeared as waves rocked the ship with a port side surge during a storm.
The article recounts the disappearance and death of banker Mr Ladenburg, husband of Mrs Ladenburg, during the Niagara voyage from Nassau to New York. It notes his social prominence, family ties to Emily Marshall and Albert Gallatin, and the escorting harbor reaction as the ship faced a northwest gale and hurricane conditions.
State Department reports the Waller incident formally closed by an exchange of notes between Ambassador Eustis and the French minister of foreign affairs.
A late night blaze gutted the historic Deacon mansion at Washington and West Concord, causing about 20000 in losses. The fire started in the cafe bakery shop area and spread through a brick three and a half story building. Washington street shops and nearby homes on East Concord faced damage as crews battled flames through 2 a.m. with multiple engine companies responding.
Reserve for re insurance and contingent liabilities list total liabilities and policyholder surplus. The Life Department cites 86 13 life policies and 87 355,158.60 in force with gains of 2,980,628.00 in 1895 and new life insurance year 1890 valued at 15,422,712.00. Accident section shows policy counts, claims paid, and returns to holders totaling 1,242,287.54 and 2,244,588.32. Officials include John E. Morris, George Ellis, Edward V. Preston, J.B. Lewis, S.C. Dunham with contact.
Salem February 24 Clarence Murphy a model prisoner seeks fewer indictments and a move to California. He allegedly hid a pocket knife sharpened into a saw to cut bars and escape. Officials tightened surveillance as his trial approaches while his friends outside push for his release. Attorney details and local officials profiles follow.
Tony Leplare and Tony Buckle aged 13 and 10 were arrested in Charlestown for pickpocketing Mrs. William B. Davis on Madison Avenue. The youths described being trained by an older man in Canal Street to operate as pickpockets, with the missing purse recovered during the arrest.
Mitchell South Dakota February 24 The Mitchell Mail outfit including presses and type was dragged into the street and burned by business men. Publisher R H Brice was ordered to leave town amid public anger over attacks on John D Lawler bank president who died last week. McBride had married Lawler’s sister in law and believed Lawler influenced the divorce. The bank’s business suffered from the editor’s attacks.
The Maple carried the President and his duck shooting companions back to their wharf tonight. He reached the executive mansion at 10:3? P.m. after the outing in Washington.
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