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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1889

Page

5

Sugar Men's Protests and Pacific Slope in Cabinet Hope

Washington reports Republicans seek a sugar bounty to offset the 50 percent tariff cut, aiming to keep domestic sugar jobs and fund. Senator Stanford signals possible support, while Nevada and Louisiana alignments influenced by party unity. Pacific coast lawmakers plan a Cabinet push, backing John F. Swift and coordinating patronage to win posts for California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Washington Spectan Senate Stanford California Aldrich Hiscock Post Nevada Louisana Capitol Louisiana Allison House Pacific Slope Cabinet Cabinet Place Oregon John F. Swift Pacific Coast Custern House Harrison

Negotiations With China Include Cipher Translation

President Cleveland sent to the Senate a supplemental reply to the September resolution seeking Chinese correspondence. The only new item is a translation of a cipher dated September 21 showing China would not ratify the treaty without more time to discuss proposals to shorten the restriction term.

China Cleveland Senate

Indian court bill chances slim this session

A Senate substitute bill by Morgan is seen as the only workable option. Arkansas Senator Jones notes its simplicity and lower cost. He says a beginning could be made now with future extension if needed, but no bill could reach House debate this term.

Morgan Jones Arkansas House Senate

Dominion finances show debt rise and revenue shift in 1888

The Dominion public accounts for 1887-88 record gross debt climbing from 273,187,626 to 284,513,841 and net debt from 227,314,775 to 234,513,358. Customs and excise receipts fall to 28,177,413, while other revenues rise about 700,000. Expenditures grow to 36,718,490 with Dominion lands revenue of 217,085 and survey costs at 319,505, leaving a 102,518 deficit.

Ottawa Ont Sorcrau Dominion Dominion Lands

Funeral for Dr. J. A. Emmerton in Salem

The funeral for Dr. J. A. Emmerton was largely attended in Salem today. Trustees of the Public Library and Essex Institute officers attended, along with Rev. Phillips Brooks of Boston. Services were led by Revs. Israel and Bolles. burial was private.

Salem J. A. Emmerton Public Library Essex Institute Phillips Brooks Boston Rew.ielder Israel E.C. Bolles Newes

Eclipse Photos Show Clear Sun During Totality

Harvard University party at Willows California captured over fifty photographs of yesterday's eclipse. Four Harvard observers with twenty-nine local assistants used fourteen telescopes, eight spectroscopes, and diverse equipment to document 11.8 seconds of totality and corona details. Meteorology led by Winslow Upton and A L Rotch. photography and spectroscopy directed by Professor W H Pickering with assistants S Bayley E S King and Robert Black.

San Francisco Cal Pickering Harvard University Willow Harvard Erythries Winslow Upton Providence R. L A. L. Rotch Blue Hill Observatory W. H. Pickering Harvard College Arty S. Bayley E.S. King Robert Black

Market report notes Atchison impact on New York and Boston shares

Market summary from New York and Boston markets discusses Atchison influence, rumors denied by the company, and earnings for November and December ahead of last year. London buying Mexican Central stock and 5 to 6 percent call money rates on loans are reported, along with several options puts and calls on listed securities. The piece also covers railroad expansion, bridge construction, and geographic rail routes involving Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Boston Atchison London New York Matamoras Mex Bagdad Rio Grande San Luis Potosi Aransas Pass Brownsville United States City of Mexico Monterey & Mexican Gulf Monterey Frank Russell Brown Northwest Eastern Railroad of Minnesota St. Paul Ygesa & Manitoba Watiana Ieee Eastern Railway of Minnesota Northern Pacific Duluth & Iron Range Wisconsin Central Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Oregon Railway and Navigation Eae Duluth Winnipeg Red Wing & Southern Winona & Southwestern Olnenk Tae South Shore & Atlantic Chisago & Northwestern Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Patel Tao Sg Aso Orcece John M. Johnson Norwich New London Connecticut Suffolk Boston and Albany Railroad Co Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Vetoes Disposed Of By Boston Aldermen In Lively Session

The Boston aldermen reviewed five veto messages from the mayor in a closing administration session. The loan order was passed over veto 11 to 1, others included funding for a ferry worker, county deed indices, and a claims payment, while some items were referred or tabled. A plan to consolidate departments and a request to petition the Legislature were approved. The board also heard on jail reform, lunatic hospital needs, and fireman safety measures, with several nominations and confirmations handled and financial reports presented before adjourning.

Doherty Cornelius Roach Suffolk County McLaughlin Committee On Claims New England Telephone and Tiegraph Company Harvard Bridge Alderman Eddy Cushing Benjamin Whitney Common Council Alderman Wilson Boston House of Correction N. G. Smith Alderman Kelley Freestone Cutters’ Union Jeremiah Carew Chestnut Hill Vinal Andrew J. Bailey Thomas M. Babson Ehiir Alderman Smith Alderman Gove Augustus Russ Charles P. Cook Charles G. Goussebaire William F. Brothers Isaac B. Rich Hollis Street Theatre Alderman Murphy John O. Locke Long Island Chabei Shalom Corporation Homer, Wordsworth and Byron Pea Revere Beach & Lynn

Inspecting Their Steamers in Newport Visit by Old Colony Officials

President Choate and Superintendent Kendrick of the Old Colony company with insurance inspectors arrived from Boston by special train. They viewed the Bristol wreck, tested the Providence fire alarm and crew, dined aboard, and inspected the Pilgrim before returning. Choate asked Chief Cozzens for names of the injured to aid relief and promised the company board would consider boosting Newport fire relief funds at its next meeting.

Newpork R. I Choate Kendrick Old Colony Company Boston Pierce Thomas Dennis Bristol Providence Pilgrim Choate Shuld Cozzens Fire Department Newport Fire Department

Auction Sales Today Hearse Horses and More

Auction sales listed today include horses at 10 30 a m by C T Walker fruit by Snow and Co at 11 00 a m and carpets by Leonard and Co at 3 00 p m in the cataloged sale schedule.

C. T. Walker Fruit—Snow & Co M. Carpets—Leonard & Co

Theatres Playbill List for Hollis Street Boston

Boston theatres schedule shows Mary Anderson at Hollis Street Theatre and Dockstader's Minstrels at Boston Theatre. Other venues feature Sweet Lavender at Museum and Parlor Match at Park Theatre plus Fantasma at Globe and Drifting Apart at Grand Opera House with varied showtimes and vaudeville variety acts.

Hollis Street Mary Anderson Pte Museum Sweet Lavender Park Theatre Globe Theatre Boston Theatre Gaiety Musee BIJOU

Marriages In New England and New Mexico

Betts and Newcomb wed in Silver City New Mexico on December 19. Chipman and Grover unite in Medfield Massachusetts on January 1. Harris and Guion marry in Boston on December 24. Scharff and Rice wed in Brookline December 29. Wait and Wright marry in Medford January 1. Wold and Nilson wed in the city December 29.

Betts—Newcomb Silver City N. M J. A. Lowe Howard Hi. Betts Annie A. Newcomb Boston Chipman Grover Medfield Mass A. W. Jefferson Franklin Albion Edith W. B. Grover Harris Guion This City

Obituary notices listing multiple deaths across cities

Deaths reported in city notices include Alexander Campbell aged 4, William H Gutterson 80, James LinnEhan 61, Lena Livingstone 27, Thomas F Lanagan 36, John T McGaw 78, Michael O Dea 65, Sarah A Peterson 52, Christine Pearson 26, George D Richards undated, Mary Stanwood infant, Eliza Savary 54, and Mrs E W Walker 30 with others from Charlestown Danvers Malden Wareham Crescent Beach. Notices request copies in several state papers.

McGaw John T. McGaw O’dea South Boston Michael O'Dea Peterson East Boston Sarah A Sidney Peterson Pearson Malden Christine Pearson Richards Danvers George D. Richards Stanwood Mary Arthur G Annie L. Stanwood Savary Wareham Eliza Whitlock Savary New York New Jersey Illinois Michigan Walker Crescent Beach E. W. Walker

Offices on Summer Street to Let in Granite Building

Real estate notice offers two prime offices for rent in the granite building at the Summer and Arch streets corner. Apply to William Gray at 70 Kilby Street Mason Building Room 47 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.

Arch Streets William Gray Kilby St. Mason Building

Pearl Street property at 92 and 94 Pearl Street description

Lower floor and basement at 92 and 94 Pearl street corner High street with possession on January 1, 1889. WM. C. Codman and J. G. Freeman of 40 Kilby Street listed.

Pearl Street Corner High Street WM. C. Codman J. G Freeman Kilby Street

Factory Buildings in Medford for Immediate Sale

Factory buildings in Medford offering 20 000 feet of well lighted floor space and a 40 horsepower engine with shafting. Located near tide water within five minutes of the depot and twenty five minutes to State street. WM. C. Codman and J. G. Freeman listed.

Eastern Railroad Company Eastern Railroad Fremont Street Boston Mass U.S. A United States Will'd P. Phillips Chas. R. Codman Chrles A. Cotting Trustees Eastern Railroad Medford Tide Water State Street WM. C. Codman J. G. Freeman Kilby Street

Store and Basement on South Street suitable for leather trade

Rear entrance elevator and steam heat available if desired. Inquire of the owner at 28 School Street Room 1.

South St School St

Offices to Let in Cushing Building at Water Street

Describes a sunny suite of three rooms about 20 by 20 feet each for rent in the Cushing Building No 85 Water Street. Applications directed to Wm. C. Codman and J. G. Freeman.

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

Store and Basement at 218 Purchase St For Lease

Property at 218 Purchase Street comprising storefront and basement about 1500 square feet. Suitable for wool or leather business use. Includes main retail area and storage space with access to basement. Prime location described for prospective tenants.

Purchase St School St

Business changes renewals and dissolutions across firms

The report items multiple partnerships renewed dissolved or restructured. Dame Stoddard Kendall renewal. Burd Marr dissolved with Burd closing affairs. Fairbanks Neale dissolved with Neale continuing. Williamson Duren Willis admitted to Lewis Bros. & Co. Smith Bates Co successor formed Smith Whiting Connor Co. Leonard retires from Jackson Mandell Daniell. Love Holmes admitted to Barnes Hutchinson Pierce. Fuller Holtzer Cabot dissolution followed by new independent electrical firms. Beardsley Cummings to continue piano business.

Dame, Stoddard & Kendall Burd, Marr & Co Burd Fairbanks & Neale Mr. Neale Williamson George B. Duren Grinnell Willis Lewis Bros. & Co Smith, Bates & Co John O. Smith George Whiting Edward R. Smith Charles P. Connor George S. Smith Smith Charles E Fuller Frank Fuller George W. Beardsley Charles P. Cummings Beardsley Cummings

Weep the Baby's Gotile Squeet Clean with Pearline

A fragmented ad style line touts washing with Pyles Pearline to clean baby items. The odd phrasing suggests vintage household product promotion.

Pyle

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