31 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1893
Page
1
The dealer touts a sale with $25 Ulsters offered at $20 and $20 items reduced to $15, plus a large lot of all wool, well made trousers for $3. The wording aims to lure buyers with deep discounts and bundled deals.
Assets and receipts show premiums 1892 84 580 766 88 interest 4 890 431 48, disbursements 2 121 747 95 death claims 2 121 747 95, dividends to policyholders 201 088 514 44, commissions 585 758 56, taxes and expenses, stock dividends 95 386, etc. Liabilities include reserve on accident policies 34 538 37 and surplus figures. Officers listed: Morgan G. Bulkeley president. J Co. Websier vp. I W St John actuary.
Senator Chandler offered a resolution urging the President to negotiate with Hawaii’s provisional government for U S territorial admission and to present any treaty to Congress for ratification. The measure was laid over, while debate on Hawaii’s status continues as cabinet and Senate members show growing support for annexation and strategic interests.
Crowds pressed barriers as James G Blaine lay in state in a cedar casket lavishly adorned with flowers. President Harrison and Cabinet officials attended the private service before a public funeral at a church where Walter Damrosch played the organ. The procession moved through crowded streets as dignitaries and mourners gathered for the Presbyterian rites.
Testimony emerges at Norris Maguire hearing outlining background and key events. Proceedings focus on prior statements and evidence presented by involved parties.
A private committee hearings reveal alleged ballot irregularities in Precinct 1 Ward 13 and Ward 18 with witnesses claiming crossoffs and officer interference. Meanwhile Boston fashion writers discuss a revival of crinoline and hoop skirts, noting dressmakers expect wide skirts and wire trims to reappear and provoke public reaction.
The Boston Pedl ers Protective Association held its annual banquet in Carroll Hall with many attendees. President John McLaughlin led the event assisted by James H. Donovan John O Leary Daniel Sullivan Michael McCarthy and Lawrence Cooney. Radmonds Band provided music as couples danced late. a costly armchair was presented to McLaughlin. A midnight collation followed with vocal and instrumental entertainment.
The Post interview recounts a Hawaiian question discussion with Hon F O Prince. He recalls the early 1840s when Daniel Webster was Secretary of State and Edward Everett minister to Britain. Admiral Paget led the British squadron in the North Pacific during a period of disturbances in the Pewatian Islands.
An old reliable remedy named Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised as a universal cure for coughs and colds, promising quick relief and dependable results for readers seeking a simple remedy.
Weather forecast from Washington dated January 30 8 p m lists snow for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with warmer temperatures and easterly winds turning variable. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York expect rain followed by fair skies with easterly winds turning variable.
A midwinter day note shows daily advertising standings across Boston papers with scores for The Post The Herald The Globe The Advertiser The Journal and The News, listing relative advertising volume by publication.
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