Sugar Frauds Report to Be Made by Secretary Fairchild
Washington Feb 26 The Treasury Department will lay open all records on tampering with sugar testing polariscopes in New York in Secretary Fairchilds forthcoming Senate report. Inspector Leary first uncovered the changes and no culprit is yet identified. Also notes on admission of Arizona Idaho and Wyoming as states and agricultural appropriations with sorghum sugar research funding and salaries for the reorganization of the Bureau of Agriculture.
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International Marine Conference Set for Oct 16 in This City
A circular from the State Department lists Nazil Chile Costa Rica Denmark France Germany Great Britain Guatemala Hawaii Italy Japan Netherlands Nicaragua Spain Sweden Norway and Uruguay as sending representatives. The President named United States delegates including Rear Admiral Samuel D. Franklin and Commander William T. Sampson along with several others. He vetoed four House pension bills citing lack of proven service connection for disabilities or death.
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Sumner I. Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
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Massachusetts
Johan W. Shackford
Pennsylvania
William W. Goodrich
New York
Clement A. Griscom
Petition from Congregational Churches Seeks Prohibition Amendment
Senator Wilson presented a petition from the National Council of Congregational Churches of the United States representing 4277 churches and 486,279 members. The petition seeks laws to suppress alcoholic liquor traffic on Indian reservations and other U S jurisdictions and requests submission of a constitutional prohibition amendment to the public.
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Duty on Fire Alarm Boxes Seized by Canadian Authorities
In Montreal the Gamewell Manufacturing Company of Boston had 25 keyless fire alarm boxes delivered under a contract at 100 per box. Canadian customs seized the invoice after learning the Boston price was 125, demanding duty and delaying transfer to the city. The issue has been referred to Ottawa.
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Those Tobacco Frauds A Treasury Letter Demands Prosecution
Washington February 26 The Secretary of the Treasury writes to United States District Attorney Walker New York detailing alleged leaf tobacco duty frauds. He cites evidence of entry misclassification and underpayment, cites M and E Solomars prior 1873 fine for conspiracy, calls for prosecution of some parties and dismissal of several officials.
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Montreal Merchant Dies After Drugging Scam Case
In Montreal a 1887 entanglement involving J C Lonsdale, Lonsdale & Co, and a con artist Biglow led to a court ruling. Lonsdale was drugged in New York after meeting Biglow and signed a 1200 dollar check. He died a month after returning home. Barry sued to recover the amount and lost, court ordering him to pay all costs.
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That Railroad Agreement
Managers from railroads in the interstate association met in St. Louis to implement the Chicago presidents agreement for the Western region. E. P. Ripley of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy spoke of plans to consolidate auxiliary traffic groups and to craft a working blanket if consolidation fails. Freight agents from Western lines gathered to supply managers with needed information.
President Cleveland Proclaims Senate to Convene March 4
The President proclaims an extraordinary session of the Senate to meet at noon on March 4 at the Capitol Washington. All enrolled members are advised to attend as communications may be presented by the executive. Office of the Secretary of State. February 26, 1889. Grover Cleveland.
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Fire records of multiple cities report varied damage
Fire reports from Dedham Fort Fairfield Ottawa Ithaca Cairo Amesbury and surrounding areas show destroyed barns mills houses and stores with losses ranging from minor to substantial. Incidents cite causes such as sparks lanterns overheated stoves and unknown origins with several buildings insured and recoveries ongoing.
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Town meeting approves land committee and by law on buildings
At a special town meeting the Hon. William Aspinwall moved to appoint a seven member committee to study purchasing land near the Lawrence school and report on other suitable lots. Park commissioners were ordered to prepare an exhaustive report, and a by law on building construction within town limits was adopted with detailed sections on terms, fire protections, inspections, alterations, penalties, and street encroachments.
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Treasures Found In Old Grist Mill Hideout
Bar Harbor Maine February 26. During removal of an old grist mill a large quantity of clothing and valuables were uncovered including twenty nine gold rings watches and knives. The site appears to have been used as a hiding place by a thief.
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Excursion Tickets to Washington From Boston
The Shore Line announces reduced excursion rates for trips from Boston to Washington D C and return to mark the inauguration of the President-elect. Tickets priced at 14 dollars.
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Market notes and corporate updates from state and coast
The piece surveys New York market strength with Atchison weakness and bears on the scene, then moves to Oregon Improvement Company results, noting past charters, fire and labor issues, and a hopeful outlook with more steamers planned. It covers New York & New England gains, a revised National City & Bay railway management, a Connecticut branch plan, a Plainville Hartford line, and a $150,000 Western paper sale in New York.
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New England
Auction Sales and Local Marriages Reported
Auction listings include Fruit at Horatio Harris and Furniture from Leonard & Co at 10 a m. Marriages recorded in this city: H Nelson Borden Jr to Helen A Wood on Feb 23. Amos W Rideout to Minnie W Cote on Feb 20. Henry E Sackett to Katie E Kronan on Feb 23. John A Talbot to Jane Kelly on Feb 22.
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Jane Kelly
Obituary notices from Boston area deaths dated February
A list of obituaries from various cities includes Sarah Baily 54 of this city February 25 Erastus F Brigham 80 St Paul February 20 Howard M Blake Omaha February 23 William L DiFatta 19 this city February 25 William Fletcher San Francisco February 12 Otis Gay South Boston February 23 Ellen P Keene 65 West Roxbury February 25 George R King 45 Washington Village South Boston February 25 Lorenzo D Morrill 71 Vernon California January 18 Joseph Mann Bogus Maine February 24 Julia Harmon Sprague Malden February 26 William J Wheeler Dorchester February 25 Ervin Blanchard Dedham February 24.
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Windom Offered Treasury Post in Harrison Cabinet
William Windom ex Secretary of the Treasury spent the day in Baltimore as guest of John S. Gilman. He conferred with Stephen B. Elkins Henry G. Davis and others. Reporters learned Windom accepted the position of Secretary of the Treasury in General Harrison's Cabinet and will go to Washington tomorrow.
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Consul of Ecuador at Boston Recognized
Washington February 26 The President has recognized Gustavo Preston as consul of Ecuador at Boston Massachusetts.
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Nervous wrecks warned and urged to seek Dr Greene’s remedy
A health warning poem-like appeal describes how disease wrecks lives and urges readers to use Dr. Greene's Nervara. It touts the product as a vital restorative for brain nerve and blood, claims spring benefits, and gives purchase details and Boston origin.
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