18 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1890
Page
1
A national table records a rise in deposits over thirteen months ending October with totals reaching 689,966 66 and a preliminary figure of 47,004 75 for October. The data reflects sustained growth in depositor balances.
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway argues mismanagement and malversations by its lessee Missouri Pacific caused insolvency and inability to cover bonded debt. It seeks cancellation of a 1888 deed, reinstatement of bonds, funds to redeem bonds, and dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. Signed by company counsel in Leavenworth Kansas.
Hartworp Conn January 17 Mr S L Clemens denies claims by Mr House about dramatizing his story Prince and Pauper He says House discussed a dramatization sketched first act but did not complete it and abandoned the project He rebuts House claim of a $6000 indemnity offer as unfounded.
In the U S Circuit Court the Brush Swan Electric Light Company of New England won over Brush Electric Company of New York. The suit sought exclusive rights to sell and use the Brush system in New England and other territories, with an injunction and accounting ordered. Also dated Jan 17, a will distributions list gifts of 400 dollars to several missions and societies including City Mission New Bedford and the American Missionary Association New York.
A series of steamship movements dated January across Boston Baltimore New York Liverpool and Trieste recorded with ships including Michigan India Othello Wyathog Celtic Nevada Nova Scotian Roman California Cremon Paula and Island. Routes span from New York to Liverpool Hamburg Boston to Liverpool and Philadelphia to London with several departures and arrivals noted.
Our Sporting Department offers sweaters jerseys full tights cotton shirts slippers belts trousers and more used by athletes. Prices range from 50 cents to four dollars with jerseys 2 to 3.50 full tights 2 to 3 dollars. We stock all sizes year round and invite requests for our catalogue.
Readable OCR shows a location at 32 to 44 North Street, Oak Hall, Boston. The snippet establishes a street range and building name within the city. No further context or events are provided in the fragment.
Ex Governor Foraker testifies before the Ohio ballot-box forgery committee claiming a forged paper bearing Senator Sherman’s name was brought to Columbus on September 11. He recounts meeting editor Halstead, concerns about Republican use, and that he later helped Wood seek office, unaware of value tracing forgeries.
Secretary Blaine and his son James walked at Lafay ette square and Monument Grounds as arrangements for Walker Blaine's funeral were finalized. Services will be held at the house at 10:30, then at the Church of the Covenant at 11, with seats reserved for diplomatic corps, Senators, Representatives, and Cabinet members. The pallbearers include Mates and Wharton. burial follows at Oak Hill Cemetery on the third terrace.
Ottawa reports Parliament will consider a charter for a Canadian Atlantic railway from Quebec to St Charles Bay Labrador with London investors proposing a 40 million dollar capital. The route would cut Chicago to England distance by 1700 miles and require a harbor at St Charles Bay equal to St John’s.
The consul-general in New York reports Argentina formally recognized Brazil on December 3 and set December 8 for a national celebration. Flags were displayed and public places illuminated in Buenos Aires, while Argentine ships fired salutes at home and abroad.
The Direcctor of Portuguese Republicans to the Nation denounces the British ultimatum, urges Portugal to join a Latin federation, and notes progress of the federation movement seen in Brazil. It warns against Portugal revolting now but supports conciliatory diplomacy with Britain.
Ottawa reports a social uproar over Mrs. George Foster, wife of the finance minister, being snubbed at a state dinner by Lady Stanley of Preston. Foster had divorced her first husband in Chicago last July, provoking controversy over American divorces and Canadian acceptance. Captain McMahon confirmed Mrs. Foster was not invited, while Lady Macdonald and other wives distance themselves amid the scandal.
London reports reveal Hammond, a fugitive landlord, led a wide blackmailing organization patterned after a known scheme. Prominent men were lured to a house, confronted by accomplices posing as witnesses, and blackmailed to avoid scandal. Police are verifying the claims. A suspect witness, Saul, is to be arrested.
From Loxpon January 17 a cable news report states Queen Victoria has canceled plans to visit Florence. The semi official reason cites Empress Augusta’s death. the real cause is believed to be the Queen's serious health. Augusta left a bracelet bearing the words for ever in gems as a bequest.
Report from Gibraltar states the 110-ton cannon aboard the ironclad Ben Bow developed defects during firing. The faults render further firing of the seven 110-ton guns risky, with four already broken down after short tests.
Loxpon reports from Sydney that a Samoa gathering of British residents urged the Fiji governor to remove the British corsair, while the adherents of Malietoa and Tamasese held a friendly meeting. Also notes influenza at Eton, measles aboard ships, and Prince Amadeo with pneumonia in Italy.
The ad touts a finely carved cabinet with plate glass shelves and a large French-plate mirror back. It claims beauty and dignity beyond engraving, and notes price is not a barrier, inviting buyers to consider its exceptional value.
The State Board of Arbitration met in Haverhill as workers and manufacturers present their cases. After four hours, a settlement approach was proposed with a wage bill to be adopted by a Winchell committee and a set adjustment time to be reviewed next Saturday night.
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