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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1890
Page
8
A crowd challenges tariff taxes on books and presses for free mind access. Speakers urge protecting education folk and scholars, arguing against book duties and for international scientific exchange. President Pierce introduces Tomas G. Shearman amid applause.
Speaker argues Massachusetts must join tariff reform to revive New England industry and shipbuilding. He cites Britain’s Peel reforms, contrasts protection with free trade, and urges pragmatic, gradual tariff changes to reduce material taxes while sustaining revenue.
Elizabeth W Clarke testified she escorted Cunningham to his house after injury. Dr Henry P Jacques said feveritonitis caused death and the wound could not be from close range. De Lucca described the December Milton trip with Amato and Cocchiara, detailing the confrontation and shooting incident, ending with his own gunfire and escape.
In a tight two ballot contest William E Barrett of Melrose won the Republican caucus nomination for Speaker of the Massachusetts House after Wardwell failed to secure a majority. The chamber buzzed as ballots were counted with Barrett declared the nominee amid cheers and mixed reactions outside. The House and Senate planned organization sessions at 11 this forenoon.
Reprint urging women to use Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to cure female health irregularities and improve strength. Claims to banish weakness and restore vitality with a satisfaction guarantee and refund policy. Mentions Dr Pierce's Pellets for liver stomach and bowel derangements.
A Republican caucus at City Hall chose Alderman Wilson as chairman of the Board of Aldermen for 1890. Present were Cushing Gove Smith Reed Woolley and Folsom. After initial voting Wilson led with six votes to one for Smith and two for Cushing, and the nomination was made unanimous.
Curiaco December 31 reports that Dr Lorimer is not expected to accept the call from Warren Avenue Church in Boston despite no official announcement. His friends understand he will not accept.
Directors of the Columbian National Bank announce the death of president John Templeman Coolidge. The note praises his forty years of service and character and votes to forward a copy of the resolution to his family. Boston date December 31 1889.
An old advertisement promotes Old Soul's Catarrh Cure as a safe pleasant remedy for nasal catarrh priced at 25 cents. The copy urges use to avoid becoming a victim of catarrh and presents the product as a sure remedy.
Fragmentary lines discuss loss and marketing terms but content is garbled and unreadable. No coherent event, names, or organizations to identify. Cannot determine a parsable news item from the fragment.
Damages sought 10000 for injuries April Sunday while employed at the defendant mill in Malden. A blower on its shaft allegedly unsafe due to shipping. Defense pleads general denial. Jury out. Attorneys Riley & Baker for plaintiff Perry & Perry for defendant.
A group of well known businessmen plan to acquire mineral land in Dade County Georgia near New England City. They boast rich coal veins tin and building material supplies and may move south or invest earnings in stock. The board includes Roswell Farnham as president and George M Glazier as first vice president with offices listed at Beacon Street Boston.
Warm wardrobes gain from R. and J. Gilchrist announcement of splendid cloaks at bargain prices. The winter sale highlights cozy garments for cold days and seeks broad shopper interest.
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