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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1889

Page

6

Sugar Slope Protests Push for Cabinet Role and Sugar Bounty

Washington dispatch reports Republican senators from sugar states push for a bounty to shield the 50 percent cut in the tariff, hoping to build a domestic sugar industry. California Senator Stanford signals possible support while Nevada and Louisiana lawmakers watch, with turnout unlikely before March. Pacific slope lawmakers plan to unite on Cabinet placements, backing John F. Swift as a leading candidate and seeking unified patronage across California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Washineron Jan Senate Stanford California Aldrich Hiscock Post Nevada Yeent Louisana Capitol Louisiana Allison House Pacific Slope Cabinet Cabinet Place Oregon John F. Swift Pacific Coast Custom House Harrison

President Cleveland Sends China Treaty Reply Translation

The president forwarded a supplemental reply to the Senate regarding China. It includes a cipher message dated Sept 21 noting China would not ratify unless more time to discuss shortening the treaty term.

China Cleveland Senate

Those Proposed Indian Courts

The article notes little chance a bill establishing courts among Native Americans will pass this session. A sub-committee report cites Senator Morgan’s substitute as the only viable option, being simpler and cheaper. Senator Jones of Arkansas says a start could be made with Morgan’s bill, with extension later if needed.

Morgan Jones Arkansas House Senate

Finances of the Dominion Fiscal 1887–88 Public Accounts

Ottawa reports the Dominion public accounts for 1887–88 show gross debt rising from 273,187,626 to 284,518,841 dollars, net debt up to 234,513,358, customs receipts down to 28,177,413, other sources up nearly 700,000, total revenue 153,470 dollars higher, expenditures 36,718,490, Dominion lands revenue 217,083 with survey costs 319,595 leaving a 102,518 deficit.

Ottawa Ont Sorcrau Dominion Dominion Lands

Funeral held for Dr J A Emmerton in Salem

The funeral of the late Dr J A Emmerton was largely attended in Salem Today. Trustees of the Public Library and officers of the Essex Institute participated along with Rev Phillips Brooks of Boston friend of the deceased. The services were conducted by Revs Welder Israel and E C Bolles of New Orleans. The burial was private.

Salem J. A. Emmerton Pubic Library Essex Institute Pignent Phillips Brooks Loston Welder Israel E.C. Bolles New Ois

Harvard Party Photographs Eclipse at Willow California

Harvard University observers led by Professor W H Pickering photographed the Willows eclipse with over fifty photographs and nine spectroscopes. The team included four Harvard observers and twenty nine local assistants. eight negatives with a thirteen inch telescope and twenty five negatives for brightness and corona spectrum were taken. Meteorology directed by Winslow Upton and A L Rotch. photography and spectroscopy directed by Pickering with Bayley King and Robert Black.

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

Market Wrap United States and Mexican Rail Developments

The market drifted with Atchison influence in New York and a Boston loss for Atchison amid rumors denied by the company. London buys Mexican Central stock as long term rail expansion grows. bond and money rates shift with holiday disturbs. A German chartered rail route from Bagdad to Matamoras ties to Mexico City access as Pacific coast lines extend. Railroad mileage in 1888 shows Northwest and St Paul leading gains while many lines are completing preexisting plans with substantial construction progress.

Boston Atchison New York Mail Matamoras Mex Bagdad Rio Grande San Luis Potosi Aransas Pass Brownsville United States City of Mexico Northwest Eastern Railroad of Minnesota St. Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Montana Central Eastern Railway of Minnesota Duluth & Iron Range Wisconsin Central Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Oregon Railway and Navigation Duluth & Winnipeg Duluth Red Wing & Southern Winona & Southwestern Seeeesnen Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Chicago & Northwestern

Vetoes debated as Boston aldermen act to curb mayor

Boston aldermen disposed of five mayor vetoes in rapid votes. Measures include a 3000 payment to ferry worker Cornelius Roach, 18 500 for county deeds indices, and a 51 854 20 claims payment veto placed on file. A plan to consolidate departments won approval. Additional reports urged reform of detention, lunatic hospital needs, and underground power lines.

Doherty Cornelius Roach Suffolk County Alderman McLaughlin Committee On Claims New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Harvard Bridge Alderman Eddy Cushing Benjamin Kitney 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 Smith Alderman Gove Augustus Russ Charles P. Cook Charles G. Goussebaire William F. Brothers Isaac B. Rich Hellis Street Murphy John O. Locke Long Island Chabei Shalom Corporation Homer, Wordsworth and Byron Bonin, Revere Beach & Lynn

Inspecting Their Steamers in Newport Visit

Old Colony officials and insurance inspectors from Boston toured Newport ships. They viewed the Bristol wreck, inspected the Providence, tested its fire alarm and crew performance, and spoke with officials about extending relief funds for Newport firefighters.

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

Nightly stage listings across Boston theaters

Mary Anderson at Hollis Street Theatre and shows at Boston Museum Grand Opera House and other venues feature evening performances at 7:45 or 8 pm. Titles include Sweet Lavender A Parlor Match Fantasma Dockstader Minstrels Drifting Apart and variety bills at several houses.

Hollis Street Mary Anderson Boston Museum Lobe Theatre Boston Theatre

Marriages Listed From New Mexico to Massachusetts

Betts and Newcomb wed in Silver City N M on December 19 with Rev J A Lowe uniting Howard J Betts and Annie A Newcomb. Chipman and Grover married in Medfield Mass on January 1 by Rev A W Jefferson Albion S Chipman weds Edith T Grover. Harris and Guion marry in the city December 24 by Rev R L Greene John C Harris weds Mary Guion. Scharf and Rice wed in Brookline December 29 by Rev Edward Hale Joseph H Scharf weds Corinne Miles Rice. Wait and Wright wed in Medford January 1 by Rev H Co DeLong William C Wait weds Edith F Wright. Wold and Nilson wed in the city December 29 by Rev J Koren Edward Wold weds Anna Nilson.

R. L. Greene John C. Harris Mary Guion Scharff—Rice Brookline Edward Hale Joseph H. Scharf Newark N.d Corinne Miles Rice Medford H. Co. DeLong William C. Wait Edith F. Wright Wold Nilson

Death notices barrage marks New Year city obits

The city records multiple deaths from Jan 1 and Dec 31 including Alexander Ross Campbell 4, Lena Livingstone 27, James Linnshaw 61, Thomas Lanagan 36, John T. McGaw 78 and Michael O'Dea 65, plus Sarah A Peterson 52, Christine Pearson 26, Mary Stanwood infant, Eliza Whitlock Savary 54, Mrs. E W Walker 30 and others in Charlestown East Boston Maiden Danvers Wareham Crescent Head.

McGaw Iin John T. McGaw South Boston Michael O’dea Peterson East Boston Sarah A Sidney Peterson Pearson Maiden Christine Pearson Richards Danvers George D. Richards

Offices on Summer Street to Let in Granite Building

Two of the best offices available in the granite building at the corner of Summer and Arch streets. Apply to William Gray at 70 Kilby Street Mason Building Room 47 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Arch Streets William Gray Kilby St Mason Building

Factory Buildings and Premises at Pearl Street Ad

The lower floor and basement of Nos. 92 and 94 Pearl street corner High street. Possession Jan 1 1889. WM. C. CODMAN & J. G. FREEMAN. Also Medford factory buildings with 20000 square feet of well lighted floor space a 40 horse power engine shafting and related facilities near tide water five minutes from depot and twenty five from State street. WM. C. CODMAN & J. G. FREEMAN, 40 Kilby street.

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

Store and Basement for Leather Trade on South Street

Property listing for Nos 108 and 110 South Street offering rear entrance elevator and steam heat optional. Inquiries to owner at 28 School Street Room 1.

South St School St

Offices For Let In Cushing Building Water Street

Desirable suite of sunny offices three rooms about 20 by 20 feet each in the Cushing Building No. 85 Water Street applicant Wm. C. Codman and J. G. Freeman seek tenants for the space.

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

Store and basement at 218 Purchase St. offered for business use

A property listing describes a store and basement at 218 Purchase St. totaling about 1500 square feet. The space is marketed as suitable for wool or leather business operations.

Purchase St School St

Business firm changes and partnerships renewed

The article lists numerous changes in firms including renewals and dissolutions. Dame Stoddard Kendall renewal. Burd Marr dissolved with Mr Burd closing affairs. Fairbanks Neale dissolved with Mr Neale continuing. Williamson Duren Willis join Lewis Bros. Co. Smith Bates Co replaced by Smith Whiting Connor Co. Leonard retires from Jackson Mandell Daniell. Love Holmes join Barnes Hutchinson Pierce. Fuller Holtzer Cabot dissolve and new independent electrical firms formed. Beardsley Cummings continue piano business.

Dame, Stoddard & Kendall Burd, Marr & Co Burd Fairbanks & Neale Mr. Neale John 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 Oneral George W. Beardsley Charles P. Cummings Beardsley & Cummings Cummings

Keep the Baby's Bottle Clean with Pyle's Pearline

A brief note urges parents to wash the baby's bottle with Pyle's Pearline to keep it clean and sanitary. The recommendation emphasizes safe cleaning for infant feeding gear.

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