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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
6
Dun & Bradstreet reports a strong January as wool purchases surge and exports rise. Mills rush to buy wool while boot and shoe makers show orders, but overall demand in cotton goods falters and failures edge down from last year.
Bradstreet's reports a quiet distributive trade with steady to rising prices, strong iron demand in the West, and a railroad steel rails order of 100,000 tons. Pig iron production surges while exports for December and the year rise. widespread activity in the South and East. Alaska rush begins. bank clearings reach 1.442 billion. weekly failures total 323.
Fortnightly gathering of Military Division 46 A 0 H met at Hibernian Hall Havre Street Fast Boston with Captain George J Lovett presiding. Attendance praised for the January 24 roberts ball as a likely large turnout. Acknowledgments were sent to J Thomas Sullivan of the Averrick House. No drill on Sunday due to county treasurer Felix Gallagher’s death. division officers to attend the funeral.
The convention endorsed Isaac P. Hutchinson for chairman with Milton C. Paige as vice president Edward P. Sands for secretary and Randolph C. King for treasurer. The meeting debated leadership after claims of past fraud and pledged to pursue new anti fraud laws. Hutchinson led in ballots while Maccabe defended his record as the party faced adjournment amid objections.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts introduced a constitutional amendment proposal to extend the term of the President Vice President and Congress to noon April 30 1901. The resolution would replace the March 4 date for all terms and set April 30 as the new term end. It was referred to the committee on privileges and elections.
The January 14 hearing before Magistrate Flammer heard Myron T. Bernard Samuel Keller and James D. Kelley deny conspiracy to defraud. Witnesses Garrison from Washington New Jersey and Patterson from Mattewan testified they invested 500 and 700 dollars plus a 300 check and received nothing. The adjournment to Thursday followed.
Annie E Wilbur reports a sneak thief entered her store at 247 Meridian Street West Boston and stole a Boston bag with 21. Unoccupied houses at 4 McLellan Street and 15 Thorndike Street were entered with lead pipe and brass faucets taken and plumbing damaged at McLellan Street. Frank J Holland alias Ruttledge of 105 West Brookline Street arrested by Station 5 for larceny of five rings one watch chain and 9 in money from Alice B Knowles of 4 Pem broke Street. He'll face court today.
After two weeks adrift the barge Coal King captained by Nelson was towed into Newport News by the tug C. W. Morse. Departed Boston Dec 31, the vessel rode out a gale after its hawser snapped Jan 1. Crew survived with provisions enough for weeks.
Lynn hotelkeepers filed a petition in the Salem Supreme Court seeking a mandamus to expunge a license revocation vote and bar Commissioner Herrick from further action. Craft’s Hotel proprietor Storer F. Crafts leads the petition noting alleged bias in Herrick's decisions. The hotel men may seek transfer to Boston while major counsel from Hurlburt & Jones joins the case.
In Trenton New Jersey on January 14 1898 Bishop John McFaul acted as arbitrator for the reunion of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. He fixed June 27 1898 as the national convention date and venue on neutral ground after Boston and Brooklyn had been named.
The Dominion liner Canada sails at 3 p m for Queenstown and Liverpool with 30 saloon, 25 second cabin, and 70 steerage passengers. A special notice announces new sealskin garment import rules needing an officially certified invoice. Notable saloon passenger A W Iasigi of Lyons, France.
Canadian Pacific railway publishes a free pamphlet titled Klondike and the Yukon Gold Fields. It covers provisions clothing hardware camp gear and a timetable for reaching the Northwest. It promises the latest news for would be prospectors and offers a free copy at 197 Washington Street Boston MA.
General William Booth head of the Salvation Army will arrive in New York on the St Paul tomorrow to seek a second interview with his son Ballington Booth. Friends say he will try to win Ballington back to the movement though Ballington's supporters doubt any reconciliation.
The column urges honesty in all walks of life and praises Dr. Frank L. Burt at Union General Hospital for his humane, nonjargon care. It calls for philanthropists to support the hospital with six months of beds and medicine, and endorses Bernard M. Wolf's wardrobe business at Hanover and Portland streets for reliable men’s clothing.
In a playful note the writer endorses Knight's Bakery pies at No. 50 Hudson Street praising quality and honesty. He jokes about Edison photos and tastes, urging readers to seek Knight's pie for reliable flavor from a reputable local businessman.
A passerby remark highlights Russia as a strong siding champion in times of need and praises the depth of trade relations, urging continued friendship and cooperation between nations.
The American Wringer Company warns customers to verify the company name on leases when buying and look for the official tag on repair work, as impostors falsely claiming company employment have been seen selling on their own account.
The passage questions the cause and provocation of rising crime in many areas while noting general national peace and prosperity. It asks whether retrogression is occurring, if municipal governments fail in duties, and if rural districts resemble city conditions, seeking possible remedies.
If you want something new and really up to date in the way of badges, buttons and advertising novelties, see Charlie Ehrman at No 611 Washington street, manager the Whitehead Hoag Company. Besides showing a fine line of goods, Charlie can give you some good pointers as he is considerable of a hustler himself.
The passage praises air ships and Klondike travel and asks about the Waverly grand range. It advertises direct business with Thomas Gaffney & Co., at 107 Blackstone Street, promising good service and direct dealer unknowns.
A man claiming to be my representative must be confronted. If encountered, call the first policeman and have him detained. On conviction, I will pay a $2 reward. The man is a fraud and impostor.
A shopper is urged to visit Cook's Cafe at No. 23 Avon Street for a guaranteed first class lunch prepared expressly for women. The feature promotes dependable hometown dining with emphasis on quality.
A Corbett signed note from E A Corbett comments on perspective in luck and markets, then promotes A M Lelands at 120 Boylston street for piano coverings and chairs. He ends with cheerful advice and a light remark about Hanna.
The funeral for Francis M. Manley of 147 Trenton street Melrose former superintendent for New York Mutual Life Insurance Company held at his home yesterday afternoon. Rev J K Wilson officiated with Rev Clifton Fletcher assisting a quartet sung by Mrs W H Littlefield Edith Bradley W C Brown and Sidney Farrar. Pallbearers were Edwin S Small Charles C Barry George Newhall and Addison Lane. Remains placed in the receiving tomb at Wyoming Cemetery Melrose.
An advertising testimonial from Toronto Junction touts a “cure for the heart” by Agnew’s Cure, claiming relief after eighteen months unable to lie down. The missive is from Woodward Co. and catalogues thousands of similar endorsements for the remedy.
A dense listing of Sunday services across Boston area churches including First Baptist, Tremont Temple, Parker Memorial, Old South, Park Street, Berkeley Temple, St Ansgars Danish Lutheran, People's Temple, Tremont Street M. B. Church, and various Spiritual Temples. Highlights include sermon topics on anti Christs and brotherhood, revival meetings led by notable pastors, and large congregations with free seats.
A Skaguay letter alleges United States claims a land strip three miles from Lake Bennett head, giving US control from coast to lake. It says American commissioner Dyea Skaguay ordered lot locators to record with him, and Americans hoisted the US flag below British barracks. Canadian mounted police demanded explanation, the flag was hauled down, and an apology offered.
Boston audiences face a varied week with Mackay’s theatre menu and major revivals. Rumberland at the Museum stars John E. Kellard and Lionel Barrymore, Heartsease with Henry Miller at Hollis, and Lothrop revives The Two Orphans at Bowdoin Square Theatre.
A Boston calendar from F Knight & Son of 34 Cornhill is praised for elegance and practicality. It is ornamental for office and home use, showing one month at a time and spanning two years with all twelve months. Bound in red morocco, it is described as durable for years.
Grace Weiser Davis known as The Female Moody addresses People’s Temple eight times on Sunday and nightly all week except Saturday.
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