04 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1888
Page
1
Upper line fur dealer liquidates stock from a large supplier with dramatic savings. Silver Otter fur yardage from 1.50 to 2.00, Mink and Lynx pieces cut to 1.35 to 4.75, Muffs Boas and Stoles featured at several low set prices. Highlights include Natural Lynx Boas at 6.50 and Black Lynx Muffs Boas at 25.00 set.
Blue Hill Observatory reports a 24 hour forecast starting at midnight for southeastern New England. Colder temperatures and fair weather are expected through the period.
Observations collected at the same moment across all listed stations document synchronized data. The report notes consistent readings and cross‑station corroboration. Further details are limited by the fragmentary text and lack of specific measurements or locations.
In New York on January 3 the market traded 600000 pounds of Jake ingot copper at $1,690, with a single 25,000 pound lot at 16.34 cents. London copper remains firm at £85 with no sellers. Tin shows quiet firmness with spot at 36 14 cents and futures at 34 4% cents. transferable notices for January delivery touch $36.90. Lead declines to $49.274 and $49.542.
The Novyye Vremya and Journal de St. Petersburg discuss forged documents sent to the Czar and conclude the incident is closed with calls for honest relations between Germany and Russia. The imperial family will move to St Petersburg for ten weeks with guards along routes. London reports Russia plans new laws to curb railway price cuts aiding Germany and Austria, plus government flour and grain purchases for southern army districts.
In Curcaco on January 3 a chaotic rail scene unfolds as the Alton cuts the St. Louis to Kansas City rate by 380 percent and the Wabash signals further tariff slashing. Burlington tickets leak to scalpers. grain rates from Kansas to St. Louis are cut by the St. Louis and San Francisco. Uncertainty grows as rivals react and the interstate commission looms.
A local retailer promotes a wide range of ladies and misses garments including Newmarkets and wraps. Highlights include Seal Plush Lacque at 25 dollars, 49 inch silk plush, Gros Grain silks at discount, and hosiery and undergarments priced to clear. Gents’ wool shirts and drawers offered at 1 dollar and 50 cent items.
We measure for trousers in our semi annual remnant sale with three lots of piece goods. Customers may choose many trouser patterns but only one pattern per style. Sale exceeds expectations and delivery is seven days. Perfect fit with trimmings or no sale, plan of campaign. Samples mailed for 5 cents postage.
Frank P. Douglass and Charles Brown assume control of the Bay State House Worcester after years of trouble. They plan a thorough renovation including cleaning, new paper, paint, and furniture at an estimated cost near ten thousand dollars to restore its first class status and city credit.
The Pope, amid full papal court, denounces calumny against the church and asserts Catholic independence from terrestrial authority. He says two encyclicals will address Socialism press freedom and universal suffrage, and hints at Irish and land questions. Jubilees gift funds St Peter's treasury for propaganda, museum art, worship vestry, and hospitals.
Shipping notices list ships arriving and departing ports across the Atlantic. Vessels such as Astarione Mineola Persians Monarch British Queen and Indian travel from New Orleans New York Baltimore Antwerp and Boston with dates in early January and ports including Hong Kong Liverpool Havre Glasgow and Queenstown. Other names include Saturnina State of Pennsylvania Wallachia Harmann Jay Jians and Concordia among many from Galveston Antwerp New Orleans and Philadelphia.
Fifteen thousand miners in Schuylkill struck halting most mines while only six of sixty eight collieries ran. The Reading railroad strike persists with双方 firm. big Philadelphia fisheries meeting adopts resolutions. East remains unsettled and Flint glass workers foresee startups. Henry Hill funeral in New York cremated. St Petersburg papers note forged documents incident closed. Pope addressed pilgrims and spoke to Eugene Veuillot. Britain to offer 15 million pounds in new 3 percent bonds. Maury Anderson makes her 100th appearance in A Winter Tale at the London Lyceum.
Fair weather with rain in the outlook. Dr. Brooks hosts a church reception for young men. Reinsurance activity from Washington Fire and Marine Insurance with Niagara of New York and National of Hartford. retirement rumors emerge. Stock market shows activity but underwhelms. land stocks and Atchison Union Pacific lead. Several committees appointed by the common council. Beneficent Society of the New England Conservatory met in Sleeper Hall. Home for Aged Couples Corporation held its third annual meeting at Park Street Church vestry. Eleventh Massachusetts Battery Association held its reunion and banquet. West End electric car trial success reported. United States Mutual Accident Relief Company elected directors. Father Hall of St. John lectured at St. Paul’s Church. Barnicoat Fire Association held reunion and dinner, bylaw changes noted. Closing arguments in Lancaster Bank case before Auditor Whitney.
London reports government plans to issue 15 million pounds in new 3 percent stock for at least 25 years. Goschen aims to fragment debt to force future holders into accepting reduced interest. Mary Anderson completes her 100th Lyceum appearance in A Winters Tale to an enthusiastic audience. Birmingham canal flood devastates near Dudley, leaving many homeless.
New York January 3 The investigation into the Equitable Gaslight Company's works ruin confirms the Saturday night explosion was not caused by dynamite.
London reports steamers NoreT and Zealandia sailed for New Orleans and San Francisco respectively today. In Portland Maine a dangerous obstruction a mast hanging from a derelict vessel in the main ship channel was rewewed by the revenue steamer Dallas.
William Hammond a veteran Maine Central engineer was found fatally injured after a train departure in Brunswick. He died about a half hour later at Bath where his body was sent by special train. The accident occurred as he attempted to reboard the moving train with his young son aboard.
Fifteen thousand Schuylkill region miners strike against an eight per cent wage cut as Reading railroad and coal operations face widespread disruption. Officials report some mines remaining open while others halt. meals for workers curtailed. coal prices rise and calls for arbitration grow amid volleys between management and labor.
Cincinnati officers release passenger list and fate of 13 aboard the north bound Chattanooga crew says only Fireman Candee on the south bound engine died. Two passengers are badly hurt, several more injured, others unhurt, with a growing death count in the wrecks at Somerset and Cincinnati. A dozen bodies were found previously, now the tally may reach twenty as remains are recovered.
Hackettstown’s defaulter ex Mayor Cramer defrauded business men and was engaged to fifteen women across the borough and county. A Schooley's Mountain woman claims a sixteen year betrothal with repeated wedding plans and postponements. All women were left financially harmed. farmers across Sussex County were affected. A letter says Cramer has left for Bermuda and will not return.
New York on January 3 the corporation counsel told police commissioners to include John J. O'Brien in the eligible list to succeed the outgoing chief of the bureau of elections. The civil service board had barred him, but the courts ordered reconsideration.
New York reports the county committee finding Barney Rourke John O'Brien and other Republican leaders guilty on all counts in an election influence inquiry. The district organization was abolished and a committee named to reenroll Republicans there. A resolution condemns Secretary Lamar's Supreme Court appointment.
In Shamokin many mines walk out as wage demands rise. Eleven operators have sent agreements at 8 percent above prior rates, with some mines agreeing to pay the old rate until settlement. 5500 workers idle. Neilson shaft and others may strike tomorrow if talks fail.
The flint glass strikers claim manufacturers will restart plants in ten days if the dispute is not settled. Manufacturers deny evidence of a break in any region and plan an executive committee meeting in the city to review the strike status and eastern reports. In New Report the glass workers remain idle as the season for shutdown continues and a new list from the company has not been presented.
Dr. McGlynn criticizes Cardinal Manning and Catholic leaders for denouncing George doctrines and mocks the idea Catholics must accept Rome over politics. He denounces Simeoni Corrigan and Preston for recklessness and ignorance and questions papal influence on patriotism.
New York January 38 examination of Anthony Comstock versus Knoedler & Co. art dealers for selling nude pictures was argued before Justice Kilbreth. Coudert Bros. for the defendant and Colonel Beecher for the Society for the Prevention of Vice presented briefs. A decision is expected in about a week.
Judge Finlatter in Court of Common Pleas No 3 issues a preliminary injunction against John W Keely prohibiting moving altering selling or encumbering the Keely motor. The order follows a bill in equity filed by Bennett C Wilson seeking protection of the invention.
In Thomaston Missouri January 3 business leaders condemn a Treasury order seen as aiming to close the deputy collector of customs office. The town, once a Washington era port of entry, traces its start to Captain Vose who served as collector. the current issue involves a descendant bearing Washington's original signature.
Ale Duncan of London bequeathed twenty dollars to Yale University in a measure to aid its best interests. The specifics and conditions remain to be determined by university officials.
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