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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1893

Page

5

Market turmoil lures cautious bulls as GE plunges

The market faced a fierce open with General Electric dropping from 46 to 32 in Boston and 81 2 in New York amid rumors of receivership and dividend injunction. Despite heavy selling, Burlington and Grangers held firm, while New York and Boston buying limited losses. Banks show small failures west of the Mississippi and total clearing house activity remains steady amid tight money, with sterling and gold movements reflecting exports and import pressures.

London General Electric Sugar Western Union Burlington Boston New York Lake Shore Northwest England Interior Movement Sub-Treasury Vanderbilt New England Atchison, Sugar Rock Island Union Pacific Coombs & Weil Its Weil West Trust Company United States National Bank Sterling Exchange Sterling Mellen Northern Pacific Victoria B. C Kendrick Fore Rock Island St. Paul Jersey Central Lackawanna Pacific .Mail X. B

Along the Water Front Capt Sturgis recalls Nantucket danger

Captain Sturgis of the fruiter Santuit recounts a hazardous voyage off Nantucket after leaving Port Antonio a week earlier. A thrashing thunderstorm and fog forced jettisoning cargo to free the steamer from Fishing Rip while Dimock was later rescued and brought safely to New York. Andrew Leighton’s new fisherman Indiana is named, Reporter docked with 14000 pounds of mixed fish, market slow, Crosby starts a Harbor View residence, Hanibal Hamlin repairs continue at the custom house boat.

Sturgis Santuit Nantucket Port Antonio New York Astoria L. I Andrew Leighton Indiana T Wharf Gloucester Robert Crosby Coleridge Street Harbor View Hanibal Hamlin

Needham Pigggery Case Stalled in Supreme Court

In Suffolk July 28, the Supreme Judicial Court heard the bill in equity by the inhabitants of Needham against Sylvester Bowen to restrain a piggery's maintenance. Proceedings continued awaiting settlement. Attorneys present were H. E. Fales for the plaintiff and J. Bennett for the defendant. Also in insolvency, discharges refused to J. W. Carvel and A. F. Wieberg, while discharges granted to F. H. Bailey Alfred Schober and Metcalf Adams.

Inhabitants of Needham Sylvester Bowen Bill In Equity H. E. Fales J. Bennett J. W. Carvel Sa. F. Wieberg F. H. Bailey Alfred Schober Metcalf Adams Sarah BE. Balcom A. F. Wieberg Pottern Eet A. A. Meyer G. A. Kimball A. S. Fisher J. H. Murphy C. M. Bunker H. A. Holden Anderson Bros J. P. Kerrigan I. V. Parker & Co Henry M. Ayars Lucas A. . Boardman Otis Eddy

Country Week charity aids city children in health trips

The Boston Y M C Union ladies committee organizes vacations for needy city children, seeking donations from ladies, gentlemen, and business firms. Contributions to William H. Baldwin at 48 Boylston Street Boston marked for Country Week will be receipted promptly with thanks. many children remain on the waiting list, including delicate and invalid youths.

Boston Y. M. Christian Union William H. Baldwin Boylston Street Boston

Post Ad Effectiveness Echoes In Circulation Claim

Waldo J. Allen reports a Boston newspaper agent’s account of daily Post sales rising from 35 to 350, with only sixty perishables returned monthly. He asserts the Post’s growing circulation, its appeal for fresh news, and its potential as a broad advertising medium across New England. Tremont House, July 28, 1893.

The Post Boston New England Waldo J. Allen Tremont House

Fortnightly plea to visit the Chicago World’s Fair

William C. Winslow urges all Americans to see the Chicago World’s Fair, praising the liberal travel scheme and the Court of Honor. He claims the exhibition showcases human progress and civilization, and that architecture alone justifies the trip, even without viewing exhibits. Boston, July 27, 1893.

United States Chicago Boston Commonwealth Imperial Lake City William C. Winslow Boston

Lynn couple sick from lobster not at Chase's cited

In the Post a correction states the Lynn couple ill at the Willows after lobster did not dine at Chase's but elsewhere. The woman was near Chase's when sick and asked to be moved upstairs. cared for by residents until moved to a friend’s house at Juniper. Salem Willows, July 28.

Lynn the Willows Chase's Chase’s Juniper N. S. Chase Salem Willows

Prize for Best Article on Somerville Annexation

A reader from Somerville asks the Citizens paper to offer a prize for the best article detailing the advantages of annexation to Boston. The letter dated July 28 requests public engagement on the topic and suggests a competitive write-in prize program.

Post Boston Somerville Citizen

Sunday Services At Local Churches August 1893

Sunday evening vesper at Union Hall 48 Boylston with Rev William J Batt. bass D Marks Babcock. full chorus and organ. 7 45 pm start. First M E Church Temple St features Rev Dr Louis Albert Banks on Our Boston Neighborhood August 1893. 10:30 am service with singing by Nellie Brown Mitchell. Shawmut Church offers 10:30 am and 7:30 pm sermons on Christ's View of Life and Americas Place in God’s Plan. MacArthur lecture at People’s Church 2:30 pm on Cromwell. seats free.

B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street William J. Batt Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Mass A. F. Louise Clark IF. A. Marvin James Taylor Gray D. Marks Babcock George Mendall’ Taylor M. BE Temple Street State House Louis Albert Banks Boston Hymenaeus Alexander Nellie Brown Mitchell Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Brookline G. A. Vincent Christ DR. MacArthur People’s Church Music Hall Columbus Avenue MacArthur Oliver Cromwell Britain Europe

Watch repairs by Old Colony inspectors at Wilson Bros

The official watch inspectors of the Old Colony railroad repair watches at Wilson Bros 14 15 Tremont row. Costs are comparable with other shops and customers receive best workmanship at popular prices.

Old Colony Wilson Bros Tremont Row

Marry Me Cassie and Buy Rings at Wilson Bros

An advertisement for Australian gold wedding rings made in their own factory. Rings range from six to twelve dollars with orders ready in two hours. Warns readers to beware of imitators and directs to The Big Clock at 14 Tremont Row.

Cassie Wilson Bros Tremont Row

Burrill Greer marriage notices in this city

In this city on July 28 the Rev Charles L Goodell joined George Atwill Burrill and Florence M Greer. In this city on July 25 the Rev M Sheehan joined Hugh A Jenkins and Ellen J Rooney.

Death notices from this city July 24 to July 30

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with ages and dates including Philip Casey 4, Jennie Chesnut 20, William Harper 45, Lydia Lord 79, Edward Mulry 5 months, Frederick Williams 80, Sallie White 74, Thomas Worden 72, Janet Wright 81, and infant Albert Young 8 months. Names, ages, and burial timing given. venue details and exact dates noted for several entries.

Worden Thomas A. Worden Wright Jamaica Plain Janet Wright John Wright Young East Boston Albert H Albert M Cora Young

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