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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1891
Page
5
Telegraphic orders will not receive payment. The note warns that sending large payment sums is unsafe and that funds will not be forwarded. The message emphasizes security concerns in handling large transfers.
A concise notice notes that access to a service or item is available at low express charges. The item is promoted as affordable and readily obtainable through quick delivery or easy procurement channels. No names, dates, or locations are specified in the readable text.
Washington reports Treasury officials plan to supply banks nationwide with small denomination notes for autumn crop needs. Secretary Foster and Treasurer Nebeker maintain the old system requiring a certificate of deposit arrival before transferring notes rather than telegraphic orders. The Express Company contract remains, delivering bills to Boston Chicago and beyond at a reduced rate, with serial-number tracking added to guard against theft.
The Baptist Vineyard Association公布 speakers for August meetings in Cottack City. Schedule runs Aug 9 to Aug 16 with speakers from Mercer University Evanston Richmond Sioux City Denver Davenport New Bedford Philadelphia Boston and other cities. The program includes sermons discussions and youth day events led by noted ministers and pastors.
The Manchester assessors report total valuation of 7 109 455 with resident and nonresident real and personal estates totaling 7 101 690 after deductions of 7 865. The tax to be raised is 44 259 59 at a rate of 610 per 1000, total polls 470. Last year’s valuation was 7 661 964, reduced mainly by removing H D Burnham.
Seven year old David Chambers of 39 Linden Street Somerville had his right foot crushed by a freight car while playing in the Fitchburg railroad yard yesterday afternoon. It was amputated at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Special Committee on Health held a hearing on the Saratoga street sewer nuisance at Orient Heights Winthrop Junction. Residents describe foul air harming health and property with calls for drainage fixes and a city backed dyke project to curb the stench.
An independent summer resident praises Grover Cleveland for courage and conviction. The piece condemns party machines and argues for nonpartisan judgment, praising Cleveland as a steadfast figure guiding toward a nobler civilization. It frames Cleveland as a beacon amid debasement and a call to follow the light of principle.
Mr Edward Gurney and family of Toronto will visit the Blynman Magnolia this summer. Already present are Walter Page and wife Huntley George S Endicott and family Oscar Ateshian and wife S Pratt and daughter of Litchfield Conn Ed wards Brown and sister of Stamford Conn.
Secretary of the Commonwealth William M. Olin plans to wait before reporting delinquents who filed late or not at all under the 1890 act. Prosecutions would be brought by Attorney General Pillsbury if information is ever submitted. Delinquents hope to avoid fines by delaying statements.
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee axed Samuel W. McCall from the proposed chairmanship of the Committee on Resolutions after rumors tied him to a Cleveland banquet plot. Republicans condemn the move as petty politics while Cape Cod Democrats are blamed for influencing the decision.
Prominent figures sent regrets for ex President Cleveland's Sandwich dinner on the 25th. Ex Gov Brackett, Gen Collins, W. W. Crapo, Charles H. Allen, ex Gov Gaston, Henry Sprague, J. Montgomery Sears, Lt. Gov Haile, Col Henry Lee, Martin Brimmer, J Q Adams, H L Higginson, Charles Levi Woodbury, George Fred Williams, and Charles Theodore Russell all cited prior engagements or travel as reasons for not attending.
General Collins will preside at a meeting of the Democratic State Committee at headquarters. The convention will be held in Worcester on September 29 at 11 o'clock. William J. Dale Jr. was elected secretary, and resignations of General P A Collins and M C Mahoney were accepted. Four delegates and four alternates to the Democratic National Convention will be chosen at the State convention.
A secret Patriot Order Sons of America convention held in Boston nominated William H. Haile for Governor and Arthur W. Tufts for Lieutenant Governor. The platform backed public schools and opposed Catholicism. Attorney General Pillsbury was favorably regarded, with J. R. McCread as secretary of a new State Central Committee.
In the Insolvency Court today W A Rowe and Co grocers of Lynn filed a voluntary petition with liabilities of 322177 and assets mortgaged to Charles Leighton for 50. A second petition by H P Whipple and Co carriage makers of Peabody shows liabilities around 3000 with nine wagons and stock mortgaged for 150.
Paul Dillingham former Vermont governor died yesterday in Waterbury Vermont. Born August 10 1799 in Shutesbury Massachusetts he rose through law and politics to serve in the legislature state attorney and the U S Congress. He later became lieutenant governor and governor in 1865 and presided over key appointments and constitutional matters. He left seven children including William P Dillingham who would also become governor in 1888.
Despatch from Paris reports the Sunday death of Rev J J McDermott pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield after months of pulmonary illness. He previously led St Michael's Cathedral from 1870 to 1873 and founded the Sacred Heart Society and convent. He oversaw land purchases and church buildings valued at 350000 dollars and began a planned 150000 dollar stone church. The 5500-member society grew under his guidance and he served on the Bishop's Council.
In this city notices dated July 22 to July 26 record marriages conducted by various reverends including George H. Youre and A J Greue. Names Samuel L. Field and Alice E. Frederi appear with Coleman J. Joel and Annie M. Curtin. A Charlestown entry notes a ceremony at 86 Soley on July 21 performed by W G Beboppe for Albert Southworth and Abbey Southworth.
Deaths include Genevieve Jordan Infant daughter of Lewis C and Mary J Jordan Charlestown aged 2 months 11 days Catherine Cunningham George Curtis Margaret Paine Dennis White George A Nudd Sadie Gertrude G McClellan Charles A Frazer Patrick M Kelleher private first lieutenant Worcester Massachusetts Volunteers Katharine H Gray widow of William Gray Jr aged 2 years 10 months Funeral July 30 at 11 30 am 49 Wayland Street Dorchester Train leaves New York and New England train station for Bird Street at 11 o clock.
In last night’s general orders the resignation of Patrolman Clarence E. Libby of Division 7 was accepted and he was honorably discharged from the force. Libby has just fallen heir to $75,000. Transfers ordered to take effect at roll call: Jonathan W. Baker from Division 4 to Division 2. Peter C. Eldridge from Division 1 to Division 8. Gorham H. Everbeck from Division 7 to Division 8.
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