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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1891

Page

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Investment pitch for New England Autographic Register Company

An 1890 advertises 6000 shares at par ten dollars each, promising 10 percent investments and large future dividends. It cites December 1890 business growth, mentions 3 agents, plans to hire more, and lists firms that have placed registers. A sworn report by W Norton Reid endorses the company as solvent and capable of paying profits, while noting limited current activity and potential expansion.

NEW England Autographic Register Company Wahlenly L. P. Tholtiander & Co It. B. White & Co Shepard, Norwell & Co Continental Clothing House Cobo Aldrich & Co W. Norton Reid Veneut

Basin Five Again Mr Richards on the Stand

The Joint Special Committee resumes its Basin 6 contract hearing in the Common Council Chamber. Jeremiah McCarthy testifies that Saucier sought Killian as a condition to bids and that Richards advised paying Killian, with law firms and Water Board members involved. Daniel Cummings recalls Saucier seeking protection for rights, negotiations over pay, and the payment of a small sum to Richards.

Basin 6 John MH. Lee Jeremiah J. McCarthy Saucier Lilis Water Board Julian and Meaney Latyer Mr. Saucier Henry F. Naphen Naphen Gratis The Killian Richards Wittees Charas Saucier Killian Peabody Doherty Grant Kilian Gauner Py Cummings Mr. Richards Winess Rihards McCarthy Leavitt Killain Daniel Cummings Basin No. 6 Public Cherry Sancier Killian In. This Talk Was Not In the Presence of Mr Richards Public Library Prince and Pierce Continueron

Ex Empress Frederick Leaves Paris Amid Civil Reception

The ex Empress Frederick departed Paris for Boulogne by train, avoiding a public protest after high level advice to alter the route. Hundreds watched peacefully as she boarded, with reports praising Parisians for courtesy amid Franco German tensions.

Pants Frederick Germany Paris Calais Gare du Nord Bouloge England France M. Reinach Republique Francaise Frederico la Justice le Jour Gays

Harrington Wins Damages From Insuppressible Paper

The suit of Mr. Tim othy Harrington against the Insuppressible publisher was decided today. Harrington secured a verdict awarding him 5 pounds in damages. In Lonpox, the Court of Appeals ruled that Messrs McCarthy and Herbert Gladstone along with other executive committee members are liable for the deficit in the Irish exhibition funds.

Desarm Timothy Harrington Harrington Lonpox Court of Appeals Messrs. McCarthy Herbert Gladstone

Emperor William Angered by Naval Estimates Speech

The Emperor William is greatly displeased with the recent speech by the Secretary of the Committee on Naval Estimates. The secretary declared Germany must have a first class navy and warned money was necessary, suggesting a possible joint attack on the pact between France and Russia.

Benun William Committee On Germany France Russia

Secretaries hints on naval strategy prompt resignation rumor

Apod Germany reports that the secretary made statements urging the committee to keep secrets. It is believed the remarks concerned locking the Russian navy in the Baltic while England or Italy check the French navy in the Mediterranean. It is rumored the secretary has been asked to resign due to the utterances.

Apod Germany Baltic England Italy Mediterranean

Whitechapel Crime Coroner Verdict Indicts Unknown

The coroner's inquest on Frances Coleman known as Carroty Nell ended with a verdict of wilful murder against unknown persons. The fireman Sadler, charged previously, was remanded to allow police to continue investigations.

Liquor Licenses for 1891 92 Rates Fixed by Police Board

The Police Commissioners fixed 1891 92 liquor license rates starting May 1891. First class innholders pay 1600 dollars, common victuallers 1000, second and third class sell on premise spirits up to 15 percent alcohol with common victuallers at 500. Fourth class licenses for on premise liquors for grocers 300, wholesale druggists 300, wholesale dealers 800 or 1000, and fourth class distiller licenses 1000. Fifth class bottles malt liquors cider and light wines under 16 percent alcohol with bottlers 500 and brewers 1000. Sixth class druggists 1 special club license 50. Transfers allowed during year. Applicants urged for March and April with licenses posted May 1.

Board of Police Commissioners Dandové Boak of Police

Typefounders Consolidate In National Merger Effort

After a year or more of talks the nation’s bio typefounders move toward consolidation. Chicago firms Martlay Live & Co Union Type Foundry and possibly Barnards Bros & Spindler join. Barnaards not yet signed. Capital reportedly 6 million. Key organizers Edward O Young of Jersey City First National Bank and Charles de Hart Brower New York lawyer. Uniform prices and printer protection cited as main drivers. several major foundries named as participants. No fixed date. half the founders have given written consent.

Crroaao Bio Chicago Type Foundries Martlay, Live & Co Union Type Foundry Barnaards Bros. & Spindler Edward #0. Young First National Bank Jersey City Charles de Hart Brower New York Escari

First Annual Dinner of the Club The Postprandial Exercises

The Boston School Editors' Club held its first annual dinner at Verceile's Restaurant with nineteen juvenile journalists. Attendees included staff from Roxbury Enterprise and various Roxbury and Boston high schools. postprandial program featured a poem, prophecies, and remarks by members including A. C. Quimby and F. L. Olmstead. Officers named: Harry Cole Quimby president, Abby Far-Weilbrown vice president, Frederick A. Merrill secretary.

Boston School Editors’ Club Verceile’s Isabelle C. Barrows Roxbury Enterprise Roxbury High School Jarbblewock Tripod Roxbury Latin KE. H. S. Record English High Chauncy Ball Abstract Latin School Register Dista Vic P.ed

Weather and ship news from observations in Boston and late ship movements

Boston observations report a 80.14 barometer and 22.5 dew point with humidity around 64 percent and NW winds. Mean daily temperatures range from 26.4 to 37.0 F with a 0.24 inch precipitation total and a 0.0 inches normal maximum. Late ship news lists vessels, destinations, and arrivals with ships clea red for Glasgow London Havana and other ports and names several steamers and brigs in transit.

Boston S.s Nora Mulam

San Francisco Stocks and Medical Endorsement Note

A fragmented stock list mentions multiple companies with varied figures including Mexican,sepe soso and Crown Point while a physician extols Mellin's Food as superior in treating children, asserting broad effectiveness in his practice.

Best & Belcher Boule Gholiar Potod Guld Savina Crown Point Sierra Nev Gould & Uadsasse Union Con Cosa Hale & Norcross Yellow Jacket

Bounty Bill Defeated in House After Bitter Debate

In Washington on February 27 the House defeated the bounty bill, voting 117 to 172 against free ships. The substitute bill for mail payments, offered by Mr. Candler, prevailed after a long, partisan clash with numerous amendments. The final result left only the mail subsidy to be acted on, with prospects uncertain in the Senate.

Wasnrxcton Sprert Llouse Congressman Candler House Candier Faraquhar Senate Farquhar Dingley Maine McMillan Friends of the Bill Gannon Ilinois Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Chandler Fithian

Shipping Bill Debate Highlights Tariff and Subsidy Clash

In Washington the House Committee of the Whole resumed the shipping bill debate. Herbert of Alabama urged eliminating subsidies for sailing vessels and directing aid to steam ships, while Outhwaite sought rebates on freight for American products. Andrew argued tariffs burden growth, citing mass production shifts and the decline of New England iron and shipbuilding. The session pressed amendments on measurements, duties, and foreign competition, with strong arguments on free ships versus subsidies.

Washington House Senate Herbert Alabama Messrs. Herbert Struble Candler Massachusetts Rogers Brewer Messrs Dingley Milliken Morrow Outhwaite Baker Kelly Kansas Iowa Vesela Andrew British Empire

French bounty policy cripples American shipbuilding and trade

The article analyzes centuries of protectionism and French subsidies, arguing they depress American shipyards and naval commerce. It recounts figures and quotes from officials, legislators, and observers in the United States and Britain, criticizing tariffs, navigation laws, and subsidies as failing to restore maritime vigor. It cites 19th century debates on free ships, iron ships, and the need to repeal restrictive laws to revive U.S. shipping, with references to Congress, state officials, and industry figures.

Massachusetts Maine America Bingard Houxland Germany France New England Boston New Bessemer South Boston Iron Company Kentucky Bay State Iron Company Works Norway Steel & Iron Company Boston Executive Business Association England Eas Congress of the United States Parliament of Great Britain Southampton New York Liverpool Admiralty North German Lloyd Company China Australia Kahlow Nordeutscher Lloyd Mercrhtile Marine Worthington C. Ford Bureau of Statistics State Department Trentine Freneh Britain Sutton Evan RK. Jones Cardiff Ye Roach Ongresa Charles H. Gramp Pacific Kerr Senate Sherman Oho Chandler Michigan Morrill Vermont Brazil Chandler Suja Sovater Sherman Select Committee On New York Produce Exchange Kusais Svettin Ite Itsesti Americas Treasury Department

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