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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1889

Page

5

Blaine Rumors Stir Washington as Harr ison Seeks House

In Wasurctor on December 31 a rumor that Blaine was en route caused political chatter but proved unsubstantiated. He has no house secured and waits on General Harrison’s moves. Some say Blaine would stay for the winter and energize opposition to Harrison, while Harrison women reportedly oppose his possible appointment. Dr George G Loring plans a winter of receptions and literary work, expanding his History of Essex County with new material and genealogical tables.

Blaine Harrison Conkling Senate Magazine of American History George William Curtis Wayne McVeagh Charles Devens A. P. Peabody Senator Dawes President Gilman Johns Hopkins University Charles Dean George Schuyler New York Parsons Dr. Loring Cleveland & Canton Railroad Company H. A. Blood Cleveland & Canton Road Blood

President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland Seek Georgetown Home

After the end of his term President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland plan a Buffalo visit followed by a Georgetown residence. They favor the Georgetown heights overlooking the Potomac. The Oak View house, far from town, is for sale through a real estate agent as they prepare for the move.

President Cleveland Cleveland Buffalo Georgetown Washington Potomac

Tariff Bill Negotiations Intensify in Senate Finance Panel

Republican senators Morrill Allison Aldrich Sherman and Hiscock press to amend the Mills substitute before final vote on January 21. They work in continuous sessions aiming for bulk changes to satisfy all interests and avoid delaying social duties on New Year's Day.

Senate Finance Messrs Morrill Allison Aldrich Sherman Hiscock White House

Secretary Endicottys New Year Reception Omitted

The Secretary of War and Mrs Endicott will skip their New Year reception due to the death of Mrs Schofield. The President will still host army officers, but General Schofield and his staff will be absent. Retired officers in the city will fill the line.

Endicotty

NO PUBLIC OFFICE FOR HARRISON'S SON

Russell Harrison denies any forthcoming political post stating he will return to Montana to run his cattle firm once his father becomes president. He enjoys his current success, distrusts politics, and sees no benefit in pursuing a public role.

Harrison Russell Harrison New York Montana

Public Debt Reduction Estimated for December

The Treasury Department estimates show a December public debt reduction of about 15 million dollars. Receipts for the month are expected near 30 million dollars with expenditures around 15 million dollars.

Treasury Department

Inaugural Ceremonies Massachusetts Republican Brigade

Dr. Burden at the Republican State headquarters invites civic organizations to join a Massachusetts brigade for the March 4 inaugural parade. He seeks prompt correspondence to arrange accommodations and participation as a non military unit for Washington inaugural ceremonies. North Attleboro December 31 1888.

Dr. Burden Massachusetts Washington F. L. Burden North Attleboro

Bargains in Office Furniture at Cabot Bros

Special lot of ladies desks and office furniture offered by Cabot Bros with bargain pricing for shoppers seeking affordable pieces. Descriptions emphasize style and practical use for home or small offices.

Cabot Bros

Attorney General Moves Against Telegraph Firms in Pa

The Pennsylvania attorney general seeks quo warranto actions against Western Union and Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Co. before Dauphin County Court. He alleges the 1887 stock purchase violated state constitution and seeks forfeiture and escheat of line, stock, and franchises. Proceedings require appearance Jan 29.

Pumapevpara Krumbhaar Harrisburg Western Union Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Dauphin County Western Union Company Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company Baltimore & Ohio Company Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company of Garrett Baltimore & Ohio

Market Outlook Mixed as London Buys and Rail Stocks Weigh

The New York market yesterday showed dull but strong tones with gains near 10 percent fading. Local equities held firm amid bullish sentiment while Atchison remained steady. London buyers and a cautious public mood hint at a slow, cautious advance. Minnesota and Boston bank movements complicate investment prospects. Earnings reports show mixed results for railroads including Cleveland & Canton with January to March comparisons revealing volatility in gross earnings across multiple lines.

New York Minneapolis Blake Bros. & Co Minnesota Massachusetts Savings Bank Committee St. Paul

Bowman Will Endows Tufts College in Newton

By the will of the late Sylvester Bowman of Newton Tufts College will receive 50 000 for general use and another sum up to 50 000 for library improvement and enlargement.

Tuftse College Sylvester Bowman Newton Tufts College

Five veto messages rock Boston Aldermen meeting

The Boston board tabled five vetoes from the mayor including a $769,000 loan, delaying action to next week. Other vetoes blocked a Suffolk deeds index, claims awards, an East Boston ferries payout, and chamber of commerce room leasing, while remaining business proceeded.

Board of Aldermen Architect Sooo Rutland Concord Boston Tremont Street House of Good Shepherd Sarsfield Street WetAtan Daids Roxbury High Neponset River Charlestown Square Mt. Hope Cemetery Commonwealth Avenue Cross Yoruss Cov Humboldt Avenue Brighton Chestnut Hill Quincy Street Boylston Street Bell Street Taft Street Police Bridge Valley Street Beachmont Grammar Pierce District Pte Eoca Saoro Ooo N. G. Smith Gove Suffolk Registry of Deeds Suffolk County Register of Deeds Suffolk Deeds Committee On Cornelius F. Roach Boston Chamber of Commerce Committee On Public Buildings Harvar Bridge Harvard Bridge Water Board

Weendam Passenger Ship Struck by Giant Wave

The Netherland steamer Weendam arrived at quarantine from Rotterdam with thirteen cabin and eighty four steerage passengers. A severe storm battered the ship with immense seas, smashing the bridge and lifeboats and injuring crew members. one sailor named Chris Peters was killed and another unnamed man was seriously hurt.

New York Weendam Rotterdam Sandy Hook Chris Peters

Boston Athletic Association Declares Ladies Day At Club

Next Monday and Tuesday the Boston Athletic Association will observe ladies day replacing yesterday and today. All departments will be open with good operating order and many members will bring their lady friends. Turkish baths swimming pool tennis courts and billiard rooms will see patronage.

Boston Athletic Association

Horatio Harris Schedules Fruit and Cotton Sales

Today Horatio Harris conducts fruit sales at 12 m and 11 a.m. Tomorrow Leonard & Co. sell carpets at 3 p.m. Cotton and fruit again listed for Horatio Harris at 11 a.m. and 12 m.

Horatio Harris Leonard & Co

Dike White and Hamlin Anderson Woodbury Clark Notices

At Gardiner Maine and Bangor Maine couples wed in December ceremonies. Dike of Melrose Mass married Mary Duganne, coed of Charles A White of Gardner. Hamlin of Boston wed Helen Hamlin, daughter of A C Hamlin. Parker and Anderson wedding joined Francis Walker to Harriet Anderson. Woodbury to Annie Clark concluded December 30.

Obituary notices from Boston area December deaths

Death notices list residents and relatives across Massachusetts for December 27 to December 31. Entries include Sumner W. Arnold 72 Braintree. Charles J. F. Binney 82. Miss Mary Sophia Brigham 8. Edward W. Brown North Leominster. Nellie E. Donovan infant. Nellie L. Farren 15. Mrs Bridget Joyce Charlestown. Alfred Leslie 2 months. Isaac M. Monk 71. Lillie B. McDonald. Sabrah Nye Sandwich. Catherine Quainer 70. Nancy Tucker 74. Waterman W. Wright 53. Services and locations noted.

Arnold Braintree Sumner W. Arnold Binney Charles J. F. Binney Brigham Cambridgeport Mary Sophia Brigham Brown North Leominster Edward W. Brown Charlestown Bedl Malden Joanna Sammel Bell Bostow Barstow Hanover Caroline O. Barstow Flith Barstow Burches Jessie Thomas J. Burches Donovan Dorchester Nellie E John H Nellie E. Donovan Newtonville Joseph J. Frazer Holyoke Farren Nellie L Edwar Fannie Farren Huntley Melrose Highlands E. A. Huntley Franklin Street Bridget Joyce Leslie Wellesley Hills Alfred Frederick C Alice C. Leslie Monk Stoughton Isaac M. Monk McDonald Lillie B Hugh F Christine McDonald Nye Sandwich Mass Sabrah Nye Bely Catherinin Everly Catherine John W. Quainer Rollens Charles M. Rollins Shecreord Boston EF Laseston Gee Bhuckson Eoers Westboro E. Wellington Auny Sullivan North Cambridge Mary Julia D James K. Sullivan Tucker Lexington Nancy Charles K. Tucker Wright South Boston Waterman W. Wright

Store and Basement at 108 110 South Street

Property at 108 and 110 South street currently leased to J. S. Rockwell & Co. suitable for any leather trade branch. Features include rear entrance, fine elevator, steam heat if desired. Inquiries to owner at 28 School street Room 1.

South Street J. S. Rockwell & Co School Street

Property and factory buildings offered by Codman and Freeman

The notice lists possession for Nos. 92 and 94 Pearl street corner High street on Jan 1, 1889. Two factory buildings in Medford offer 20 000 feet of floor space a 40 horsepower engine shafting and proximity to tide water depot and State street with WM C Codman and J G Freeman listed as owners agents.

Pearl Street Corner High Street WM. C. Codman J. G Freeman Kilby Street Medford Tide Water State Street J. G. Freeman

To Let Leather Trade Space on South Street

TO LET. 110 South St. Suitable for any branch of the leather trade. Rear entrance, fine elevator, steam heat if desired. Inquire of the owner, 25 School St., Room 1.

Offices To Let In Cushing Building At 86 Water Street

Describes a sunny suite of three 20 by 20 foot offices in the Cushing Building, No 86 Water Street. Apply to William C Codman and J G Freeman for rental details.

Cushing Water Street Wm. C. Codman J. G Freeman Kilby Street

Store and Basement for Lease at 218 Purchase St

Property at 218 Purchase St offers about 1500 sq ft on two floors including a store and basement suitable for wool or leather business. Inquiries directed to owner at 28 School St Room 1.

Purchase St School St

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