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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
2
Great mark down sale of rubbers, 39 cents a pair, shown in the window of a large dry goods store opposite Bromfield street at 352 46 Washington street. The store has sold many rubbers overshoes and rubber boots since opening. The Raymond syndicate.
The regular meeting of the Grand Army Club of Massachusetts elected officers for the coming term. George H. Innes was chosen president, with Charles S. Clarke as first vice president and Charles S. Anthony as second vice president. J. E. Hunt was named treasurer and G. J. Stone secretary.
The Boston Finance Association bought Turner's stables at Cambria and Dalton streets from George L. Avery. L. F. Abbott purchased property at Hampden street and Farnham street from George H. Williams. Thomas W. Kelly sold to John J. Walker a house on Easton street. Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company sold to Rufus C. Williams a dwelling at 86 Washington Avenue Cambridge. John B. Fitzpatrick to sell 93 West Brookline Street today at 12 30 PM and estate 531 East Seventh Street South Boston on Wednesday Jan 9 at 12 30 PM.
The report details the city financials as of December 31 1894 with net debt 58 654 211.56 including sinking funds and loans authorized but not issued 5 490 000.00. It notes cash on hand rising from 5 939 227.36 to 8 135 663.49 and that net debt will increase in the coming year due to rapid transit bonds and existing charges. It lists debt limits, past five year borrowing totals 11 764 625.60 and current estimates for 1895 borrowing about 2 337 074 within the limit, plus outside limit borrowings totaling 8 971 000.00. The assessors’ five year valuations show abatements and the year by year totals leading to an average valuation around 876.8 million for tax calculations under the 9 percent limit.
A city fiscal review warns that expected revenue increases will not cover rising costs. It calls for halting new park land purchases, urges consolidation of police and park duties, and proposes a three member paid finance commission. It also recommends a four member city election board and merging water departments to cut costs.
Mrs C B Hudson of Brunswick Maine recounts a gripping tale of recovery from muscular rheumatism after months of paralysis and sleepless nights. She credits Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy, noting twelve bottles, rapid gains, and renewed sleep. The piece promotes the remedy and advises consultation with Dr Greene in Boston.
City officials and department heads discussed Mayor Curtis message yesterday with a Post reporter. Water Board chair Doherty and Water Registrar Doherty offered cautious remarks while Capen and Mead of the Municipal League kept comments reserved. General Martin called the address sensible and level headed, praising its proposals to strengthen police and water departments and support the idea of one headed commissions for accountability.
The document lists recommendations from multiple mayoral offices. Brockton pushes for a larger water supply and school reforms. Marlboro seeks grade-crossing removal and sewer extensions. Boston area plans include street repair, park layouts, and police improvements. Waltham advocates higher teacher salaries and hospital beds. Holyoke favors careful borrowing and fire department strengthening. Malden calls for school economy and a city charter commission. Cambridge proposes lighting plans, a new Latin High School, widening Boylston street, and a steam road roller purchase.
The estate of the late George B. Clapp, once rumored to be worth at least a million, was valued at 250000 causing speculation on the missing fortune. Clapp built wealth through buffalo skin boots in the 1870s and 80s, later investing in Northern Pacific stocks with Villard. He retired from active business but remained a notable figure in New York and stock markets.
A Boston shipper argues that Atwood & Co. publicly acknowledged their misgivings about wholesale fresh fish dealers on T Wharf. The writer condemns the firm for stoking sympathy against dealers and notes the small space used for the acknowledgment, urging fuller credit for the dealers' integrity. The letter is dated January 3.
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