01 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1887
Page
1
An advertisement lists clothing items including trousers by the pair at 4.85 with various styles and a sample fit offer. The piece then shifts to detailed coverage of Senator Logan's funeral in Washington, with descriptions of the procession from Capitol to Rock Creek cemetery, miltary honors, and floral tributes from national clubs and posts.
New York reports 1886 mercantile failures down from 1885 with total liabilities at 114 million. Despite 2746 failures in last quarter, overall trend shows growing credit but warns against overreaching optimism. Trade volume remains high with cautious optimism for next season amid unsound credits possible gains.
The Granite Cutters Union reports bosses plan to cut the price scale and extend hours next Monday. If carried out, a citywide strike is likely, affecting over 1000 members and the local building trades.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce hosted a year end party at the Howard Atheneum with music minstrelsy and jovial antics. Masks, bladders, and hats figured in the raucous revelry while telegraph messengers watched, a crowd endured playful chaos, and gifts were distributed to staff and performers.
Ws thank the public for their increasing patronage as our sales the past year have been the largest in our experience. We offer groceries direct from manufacturers and by direct importation to lower costs and promise quality and purity. The firm pledges to maintain price lists and seek further growth while resisting inferior goods.
We express hope for a happy year and outline aims to delight customers with tempting bargains and on time orders. The note promises no misfits and mistakes while calling attention to the Custom Department closing remnants for the year and offering men’s trousers made to order in their work-rooms.
G W Simmons & Co located at 29 to 44 North Street in Boston listed in the directory.
Remains of Senator John A. Logan are placed in a Rock Creek mausoleum after ceremonial events at the Capitol. Roscoe Conkling attends the Logan funeral while reports swirl about the death cause and White House New Year preparations proceed as President Cleveland remains ill but not alarmed.
The funeral for Edmund O Flaherty known as William Stuart was held at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Pallbearers included General Daniel E. Sickles, Lester Wallack, and Recorder Frederic Smyth among others.
Fragmentary text notes conclusion of proceedings yesterday and mentions the Rev Dr H and the complaints in the case. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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