McKinley names Alger for war portifolo and cabinet
Canton Ohio January 29 Major McKinley tendered the portfolio of war to General Russell A Alger of Michigan who accepted. Alger said he and Senator Sherman are on good terms and will work together. Ex Speaker Sheard discussed New York cabinet plans and urged General Woodford. McKinley has a high opinion of Woodford but has not decided.
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Canton
Major McKinley
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Alger
Sherman
General Alger
Thompson
Ohio
Sheard
New York
McKinley
Detroit
Gage
Stewart L. Woodford
Woodford
Storms strand vessels and halt harbor work at sea
The British schooner Gold Seeker from Demarara to Boston dragged ashore at Lockeport Nova Scotia during a heavy gale. Her cargo of sugar is being discharged into a neighboring schooner and insured locally. Steamer Grenada towed into New York, with tow of barges, while Steamer Sachem suffered deck damage and repairs planned in port. Steamers Sprott Bonavista and General Lincoln undergo repairs including boilers and machinery overhaul. A Clyde line steamer appears ashore near Cape May channel. Schooner Henry G Milliken abandoned at sea. crew landed at Fernandina. Towboats Atlas and J G Neafie out of commission for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Seeker
Page
Demarara
Boston
Nash, Spaulding & Co
Lockeport
Grenada
Port Spain
New York
Tug International
Philadelphia
Sachem
Warren Line
Liverpool
Sprott
Bonavista
General Lincoln
Lockwood’s
Clyde Line
Cape May Channel
Henry G. Milliken
Wilmington
N. C
Fernandina
Susie H. Davidson
Perth Amboy
Brunswick
Atlas
J. G. Neafie
Boston Towboat Company
Mayor Calls Special Meeting on City Printing Plant
Mayor Quincy convenes a special Board of Aldermen meeting at 2 PM to act on authorizing a municipal printing plant. He says surplus funds in several departments can be transferred and work toward establishing the plant should begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Board of Aldermen
Surplus Tops Annuity Figures in Equitable Life Statement
The Annual Statement of the Equitable Life Assurance Society shows surplus of 43 277 179 12 and assets of 216 778 947 35 with outstanding assurance 915 102 070, annual income 45 011 058 38, and paid to policy holders in 1896 21 937 439 45. Since inception in 1859 the society has paid policy holders 253 956 351 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Gorbetts Column Encourages Life Beyond the Grind
The column urges readers to pause from constant striving and consider larger truths. It highlights artist Charles A. Jackson’s free exhibition at 372 Boylston Street and praises portraits of Gordon, Brooks, and McGuinness. It notes the White Crest soap by Curtis Davis & Co and promotes Old Glory Gold Mining and Smelting Co at No. 9 Milk Street with invitations to learn more from Crawford, Norcross and others about the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Jackson
Boylston Street
Jackson
Dr. Gordon
Bishop Brooks
Mayor McGuinness
Providence
Curtis Davis & Co
Old Glory
the Post
Milk Street
Crawford
Norcross
Who killed Wan Lung headline stirs Western papers
A Western paper questions the murder of Wan Lung as rumors accuse an Italian suspect named Microbus Tuberculosis and imply a pursuit of another person amid ongoing rumors.
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Wan Lung
Trinity Court Cafe Sparks Appetite at Dartmouth Street
A new Trinity Court Cafe at No. 17 Dartmouth Street under Mr. H. E. Sharpe offers first class table d hote with neat service and homelike quiet. One visit may secure a permanent patronage as green figs are praised as an excellent dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Court Cafe
Dartmouth Street
H. E. Sharpe
Valador Water Promoted As Pure Local Spring Beverage
A 19th century notice extols Valador water from Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company. It notes the water is bottled in pints and quarts, used to make Valador ginger ale, and available at principal hotels and cafes for a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hill Lithia Spring Company
Nansen Finds Luck in Thirteen The Fram Voyage
Swedish explorer Dr. Nansen treats the number 13 as lucky. His Fram crew counted thirteen men, the ship escaped ice on August 13 and he returned home on August 13, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nansen
Fram
London Death Toll Inference From Weekly Averages
A statistic notes the average London deaths total about 6500 per week. This figure reflects a broad mortality estimate used in public health discussions about the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chiropodist and Oculist Advice at Temple Place
A Rochester ad notes J. Parker Buntin at 7 Temple Place offers chiropody and manicure services, successor to Dr. Kenison, specializing in foot care. It mentions headaches stemming from strained eyes and advises eye rest, avoiding reading or work in dim light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Parker Buntin
Temple Place
P. Kenison
Insurance board member promotes low rates and prompt losses
Miss Sarah Hughes of 230 New Tremont building serves on the Boston Board of Underwriters and is quoted offering the lowest rates for insurance and prompt loss adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hughes
New Tremont Building
Boston Board of Underwriters
Paris Burglar Reaches Eiffel Tower Summit to Crack Safes
A Paris thief with lofty aims climbed the Eiffel Tower and opened two safes at the restaurant and theatre atop the landmark. The break in targeted valuables in a high altitude venue, with authorities probing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Mr Joseph Lee Caterer At 39 Boylston Street
A veteran caterer Mr Joseph Lee with about 25 years in the business runs his office and dining rooms at 39 Boylston Street. Reception committees and private parties seeking edible arrangements will find reliable services through his established operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lee
Boylston Street
Lee
Topeka Posters Urge Spitters to Use Gutter
The Topeka sanitary department printed and pasted sidewalk posters warning that hogs spit on the sidewalk and urging gentlemen to use the gutter instead. The effort highlights ongoing public health campaigns against spitting in public places.
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Topeka
Echo White Rolled Oats from Steward & Merriam
Steward & Merriam of Peoria Illinois markets Echo white rolled oats with a rich flavor praised as the best of all. The product is advertised as ideal for a delicious breakfast dish and notes its Boston office at 403 Chamber of Commerce Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward & Merriam
Peoria
Ill
Boston
Chamber of Commerce Building
Charm worn cent coin prize tied to luck
It is fashionable to wear charms crafted from a common cent coin with a hole. The piece must come through regular circulation to be lucky. Classes are forming for a swimming school at Allen Gymnasium No 42 St Botolph Street.
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Allen Gymnasium
St. Botolph Street
Postum Cereal Drink Promoted as Coffee Alternative
An advertisement touts Postum Cereal Food Coffee as a healthy grain based beverage that mimics Mocha coffee in appearance and flavor. It claims to aid digestion, improve blood and skin tone, and suit both adults and children, produced by Postum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co., Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum Cereal Coffee Competes With Imitations
A claim notes only genuine Postum Cereal Coffee is authentic while many products are marketed as “just as good,” warning readers about imitations in the beverage market.
Workers consider Detroit servant girls union formation
The piece notes servant girls in Detroit forming a labor union to classify occupations set wages and arrange for afternoons and evenings off. It also mentions a Colorado mining venture by Alpha Tunnel and Gold Mining Company and stock offerings by Bigelow & Co at 13 Exchange Street with a prospectus available.
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Detroit
Mich
Alpha Tunnel
Gold Mining Company
Colorado
Messrs. Bigelow & Co
Exchange Street
Treasury
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
Denver
Davis & Co
Washington St
Boston
Insley
Lincoln Boy
New Zealand
Te Pharmacist
Wealth of Sprague Anew Representative From Massachusetts
If the stories hold, Congressman Sprague the new representative from Massachusetts eleventh district is the richest in Congress. His wife is said to own 25 million dollars and on her wedding day she gave Charlie a check for 1 million, a sum he has since greatly increased. Sprague was a young Boston lawyer before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Sprague
Massachusetts
Charlie
Sprague
Boston
Peabody Medical Institute
Medical Review
America
National Medical Association
Institute
College of Physicians and Surgeons
P. O. Box
Mass
Furniture and design gems at A. M. Lelands on Boylston
A. M. Leland’s at 120 Boylston Street offers a large varied assortment of piano chairs noted for design and workmanship. The text warns that everybody is viewed with suspicion and conduct should be regulated accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Leland’s
Boylston Street
Pneumatic Rubber Shoe Aims to Ease Horse Hoof Shock
A proposed pneumatic rubber layer between iron horseshoes and hooves seeks to reduce shock on asphalt. Advocates argue it could lessen stress on horse legs and improve comfort for both animals and riders.
Local Caterer Pioneers Daily Ladies Lunch at Avon Street
Messrs T D Cook and Co the Avon street caterers initiated a daily lunch service aimed at ladies with strong signs they will maintain this distinctive offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. T. D. Cook & Co
Avon Street
Corbett Reflects on Weather and Worldliness
A clipped letter from K. A. Corbett laments winter’s hold and recalls the blizzard that struck, asking where the man who claimed mild weather would be and urging readers to avoid grass as the skies brighten. He ends with a cordial sign off.
Barrett Has a Day in House on Atlantic & Pacific Rail Bill
The House debated and rejected the conference report on a new Atlantic & Pacific railroad purchasers corporation bill by 71 to 143. Barrett of Massachusetts defended the measure while Powers of Vermont attacked Massachusetts interests and railroad wrecking. The House insisted on amendments and added protections for creditors, especially labor and material claims.
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Washington
Conferrees
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Barrett
Rep
Mass
Powers
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Atlantic & Pacific
Boston
Massachusetts General Court
Supreme Court
Central Railroad of
Vermont
House
Magee Furnace Company Holds Unity Inspiring Evening
Magee Furnace Company employees enjoyed a Thursday night supper at the American House with speeches recitations and music. Treated guests included treasurer Parlin and president F A Magee as all departments joined in a united, productive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee Furnace Company
American House
Parlin
F. A Magee
Patrolman Ferguson shoots suspect after drunken threat in Rome
Patrolman Ferguson of Joy street station shoots Patrick Duffy 27 of 29 North Anderson in a confrontation at 33 Parkman street. Duffy, armed with an Indian club, threatened to kill Ferguson and was wounded in the right leg before being arrested at Massachusetts General Hospital. After treatment, Duffy remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Duffy
Anderson Street
H. Muskovitz
Ferguson
Joy Street
Duffy
Parkman Street
Muskovitz
Egan
Gallagher
Doherty
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jamaica Club License Protest Reaches Governor
The Police Board granted a Jamaica Club liquor license despite local Jamaica Plain protests. A petition to the Governor questions whether the commissioners heed public sentiment voiced at the January 14 hearing and lists signatories including Charles L. Morgan and Sumner V. A. Shearman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Club
Jamaica Plain
Charles L. Morgan
W. R. Libby
E. W. Clark
H. Winslow Warren
E. N. Foss
N. B. Chamberlain
S. B. Capen
A. E. Dunning
A. B. Root
George Atkinson
Sumner VA. Shearman
John T. Gibson
Henry ¥. Coe
R. M. Hunt
C. E. Jackson
George Faulkner
Charles A. Stratton
George B. Dillingham
8. D. Balkan
Student Mason Missing From Hastings Hall Overnight
Harvard student J. H. Mason disappeared after a late night in Hastings Hall as a roommate left to study. A campus search and police were notified. Mason returned after midnight with no explanation, his coat and hat left behind while others remained skeptical.
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J. H. Mason
Harvard
Hastings Hall
Mason
Two Weeks in Florida Tour From Boston
Florida's climate scenery and sports lure travelers. Pennsylvania Railroad runs personally conducted Jacksonville tours from Boston February 8 22 and March 8 at 65 dollars including rail transport Pullman berth and meals En route Tickets and itineraries available from D N Bell Tourist Agent 206 Washington Street Boston.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
Alabama Repeals Australian Ballot System
The Alabama House passes a law repealing the Australian ballot after four years and reenacting the old election law. Democrats, Populists and Republicans unite to end the cumbersome and costly system found prone to abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
House
Bull's Head Tavern Ad Promotes Liquors and Cigars
A compact ad for Bull's Head Tavern highlights high grade liquors and cigars. It lists locations at 29 Washington Street and 93 Friend Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull’s Head Tavern
Washington
Friend St
Union Pacific Six Per Cent Notes Interest Notice
Union Pacific Railway Co issues six per cent collateral trust notes with six months interest payable February 1, 1897. Interest can be collected at the New York office or at Jacob C. Rogers, Esq., 43 State Street, Boston. J. K. Owgan & Co. serves as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway CO
New York
Jacob C. Rogers
State St
Boston
J. Ke Ow
Trade Outlook: January Gains Amid Overall Disappointment
R G Dun reports January mixed with gains in money markets and exports but widespread price declines and sluggish demand. Wool and woollen goods hold, leather and hides soften, iron and steel show little net growth while grants for carbuilding boost sheet and bar demand. Tin and copper edge higher yet tin plate sales lag price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
London
Bessemer Pig
Gray Forge
Southern Iron
Chicago
Bradstreet's Report Signals Trade Slowdown Across Nation
Bradstreet's notes a drop in general trade due to heavy snow and cold. Retail demand firm in some lines while dry goods and farmers' supplies sales lag. wholesale activity weaker than January a year ago. While iron and steel prices ease, most staples fall or hold, and bank clearings retreat. Exports show declines while Toronto improves in dry goods amid severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
United States
Toronto
Montreal
Heart Disease Cure Claims 30 Minute Relief
Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart promises perfect relief in organic or sympathetic heart disease within 30 minutes and rapid cure. It addresses palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and left side pain. One dose is said to convince. Sold by C E Woodward Co 52 Bromfield Street Jaynes Co Washington and Hanover streets.
Copper shares buoyant as London decline steadies prices
Friday market firmness lifts Atchison and Northern Pacific while Boston copper stocks resist London’s 10s drop. Montana and Butte improve under Lawson influence. Santa Ysabel non producing yet high priced. Merced strong on speculation. Pewabic and Franklin show favorable drilling and lode developments. Lake fund holds sway with Centennial prospects debated. Telephone directors announce 1 percent quarterly dividend.
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New York
Atchison and
Northern Pacific Securities
London
Boston
Montana
Butte
Thomas W. Lawson
Swansea
Santa Ysabel
Merced
Pioneer
Franklin
Graham Pope
Franklin Jr
Franklin, Jr
Chynoweth
Centennial
Lowell
Pinkham
Fifth musical service at First Baptist Church on Sunday
The Fifth musical service of the season will be given on Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue. The program features Rossini's Stabat Mater. The church choir is aided on these occasions by Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker Miss Gertrude Edmands Mr. Fredrick Smith and Mr. Arthur Beresford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Rossini
Jennie Patrick Walker
Gertrude Edmands
Fredrick Smith
Arthur Beresford
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Medora R. Crosby
England
Camrell & Upham
Old Corner Modistore
School Streets
OHN Wedderburn & Co., Dept. G
Washington, D. C
Gorbett
Lfe
Adler
Crown
Berlin
Germany
Ameter
ALL and Bros
U. 8
K. A, Corbett
Beecham
Fergnson
Pat Gk
Rome
Wolgott
Jamaica
Milk St
Col. J. 8. Avery
George A. Crawford
Special
Co. O. Norcross
Y John Wedderburn & Co
Washington, D.C
Trade Outlook
R. G Dun & CO
Bradstreet's
Northern Pacific
Atchison
the Peabody
Medical Institute
Uence
Bulfinch St
Revere House
Kecon
CJR & St
Erie Tel
F & St
M & bin Serp
NY & N E
B & Albany
Con
Arnold
Osceola
Eere
Ill Steel
Samson
Pullman
Catton Eles
Ccceeaeee
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Catalpa
Ener Lioene
Batopilas
Bos & Cri
Pues
J. Ferré & Co
Row
Puermacien
Ail Druggists
Chichester
Mall
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philede
Parisian Remey CO
Tremont St
J. E. Bishop
Tolman
Dr. Warren
Warren Remedies CO
BE. W. Gahan
Columbus Ivc
Mrs. Stanley
P. O
Boston, Ass
Sacramento
Union
Seven Hills
NEW York Stock Sales
Atchison Weereeeeee
Ny, Ont & West
Seegees
Pacific Mail
Jeoeas Tenn Coal & Iron
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
den & Gulf O
Western Union
US Leather
Wheel
Lake Erie
OHN Wedderburn & ci
Dow
Dept. G
D. C
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