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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

10

The Walking Delegate Gains Momentum at Tremont

The Walking Delegate enters its second week at the Tremont with a strong reception and a promising summer run. Elsewhere, Alabama closes at Castle Square tonight as Robertson's comedy Caste featuring Horace Lewis steps in Monday. Veriscope Corbett FItzsimmons pictures draw crowds at the Boston Theatre amid daily showings.

the Tremont Alabama Castle Square Robertson Horace Lewis Old Eccles Boston Lugens Tompkins Corbett Fitzsimmons Clove Globe

Lesson of the Failures and Rising Retail Distribution

R G Dun reports May failures smaller in manufacturing and trading than recent years with some sectors like general stores and iron showing notable activity. Retail product distribution is unusually large, while farm markets show no clear improvement. cotton prices stay flat and corn shipments surge amid a still brisk but uneven industrial demand.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Lake United States Canada

Corbett's Column Promotes Hats and Hospitality

The column urges readers to remove ulsters for the season and avoid blocking traffic by wearing light attire. It promotes Union Hat Company for straw hats and Cook's cafe for lunches. It notes France has erected about 800 monuments and 127 committees are collecting funds for more.

France

Searle Disinfectant and Insect Powder Promises Odor Elimination

Housekeepers troubled by insects are urged to use A. L. Searle's latest improved disinfectant and insect powder. It instantly destroys odors and prevents any insects from remaining in treated areas.

A. L. Searle

Transatlantic Cable to Link Brest and New York

A new cable planned for this summer will span 3250 nautical miles between Brest and New York. It is expected to be the longest ever laid with an estimated total weight of 11,000 tons including its envelope. Four large ships will be used to stretch the line across the ocean bed.

New York Bradstreet’s Brest

Class Day Hats At H. W. Downs Company

The H. W. Downs Company at 169 Tremont Street offers an elegant line of class day hats for street girl graduates. The new selection aims to delight each maiden and provoke comments like how cute and lovely the hats are.

H. W. Downs Company Millinergs Tremont Street

Night Poet Sings in Philadelphia Dream

A poet in Philadelphia sings softly at night and admires the stars. The verse laments a genius forced to sleep outdoors, dreaming of a meadow of white daisies beneath the night sky.

Philadelphia

Wealth through weekly savings at co-operative banks

The piece argues wealth comes from economy and weekly saving. It notes the co operative banks at 987 Washington street with secretary Mr. F. E. Burbank offer special inducements for savers and invites calls or letters for circulars with full details.

Co-Operative Washington Street F. E. Burbank

Balloon experiment shows unintended ascent by professor

Professor Baynard of Nashville demonstrates a balloon that carries him to an unwanted area, a feat previously achieved by other balloonists.

Baynard Nashville

Up-to-date piano chairs on Boylston street

Pianists should not be flattered by delicate touch but may admire A M Leland's modern piano chairs at No. 120 Boylston Street. The chairs are praised for comfort and style and offered in a wide variety.

M. Leland Boylston Street

Whispering man with axe rumor sparks caution

A cryptic note from E. A. Corbett warns readers to watch a quiet man who may hide a dangerous plan. The line urges caution and restraint while suggesting intrigue behind calm appearances.

Commander Deane Responds to Resolutions at Fall River

Department Commander John M. Deane says Brockton Post 13 misquotes him and garbles his remarks. He asserts no rancor and notes he will uphold duties and rights as department commander while urging Post 13 to elect delegates to retain Grand Army ties.

John M. Deane Brockton Post 13 Fall River Post Grand Army

Bulls In Control On Market Upturn And Oil Prospects

Friday market recap notes buoyant and active trading as London buys U. S. securities to offset gold exports. United States Oil climbs to 12 3 4 with four new wells planned, western belt proving prolific. Tamarack declares an 8 per share dividend while Boston & Montana and sugar stocks attract buyers amid bullish sentiment. Pinkham reports railroad talks to Old Dominion mine, Harris lode sale, Quincy output rise, and Franklin stock expected to surge with continued mining activity.

London Commission United States Oil United States Oil Company Hendershot Tamarack Boston & Montana Montana Washington C. P. Huntington Old Dominion Sears Messrs Huntington Garland Boston News Bureau Southern Pacific Railroad Company West New York Arizona California Globe City Bigelow-Lewissohn-Hyams Boston & Montana Company Quincy L. B. Greenleaf C. C. Hall George F. Lord, Jr C. R. Mills C. B. Preson The Stock Exchange J. W. Davis Dominion Coal Company Franklin Franklin Mill Franklin, Jr Boston & Cripple Creek Pinkham

West End Conductors Drag Plaintiff In Slugging Case

J. Thomas Lee sued the West End railroad in Superior Court for 25 000 alleging an assault by a car conductor on February 3 1834. He says he was dragged along Washington street after refusing the fare charge as the car began to move. Medical experts testified to serious injuries but disagreed on extent.

J. Thomas Lee Superior Court West End Railroad West End Washington Street Justice Hopkins William Foster Boston & Maine Railroad Mystic Wharf Allan Line

Almanac of Maritime Listings and Day Lengths

Miniature almanac notes sunrise 4 08 am sunset 7 17 pm day length 15 hours 9 minutes moonset 11 03 pm high water 2 00 am 2 45 pm. Steamers Gallia Spero Willowdene Eldora William Jones Ira D Sturgis R Carson bark Alice and schooners Charles Noble Simmons Jesse Barrow are listed with destinations and ports from Green's Landing to Halifax and New York.

Gallia Liverpool Spero Halifax N. S Willowdene Baltimore Belmont Weymouth B. B. Hardwick Clementsport Eldora William Jones Hillsboro N. B Oliver Barrett Ira D. Stu Boston Stock Exchange Atchison B & Maine B & Gas Ists CB & N Eeeseee Albany Maine Cjir&sy Mil & St P Old Colony West Franklin Wolverine Beil Erie New England Dom Coal Do Ee Nl

Consul Rights in U S Court Case Over Contract

I R Raymond of New York sues D T Timagenis Greek consul in Boston for 14170 breach of contract. Timagenis argues U S law bars suit in state courts. he may be sued in federal court. Judge Dunbar took the matter under advisement.

Public Library Bacchante New York Station P Adams United States Iasigi Justice Dunbar Superior Equity Court I. R. Raymond D. T. Timagenis Boston Timayenis

Proposals for Boston coal 1897 public bid notice

Boston announces proposals to furnish coal to city buildings and departments for the ninety days starting July 1 1897. About 2600 tons broken coal egg coal stove coal 1500 800 and 2000 Cumberland coal for police fire boats plus 1200 tons Cumberland coal for steam and smithing uses. Bids due June 5 at 2 pm read publicly. information daily 1 to 2. Right to reject any or all proposals. FRED B. BOGAN upt Public Buildings Dept.

Boston George’s Cumberland State House Government Th Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth Clarke PP. Harding H. D. Coolidge

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