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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1889

Page

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Industrial Supplier Directory Highlights Wool and Electric Firms

A fragmented list catalogs diverse firms including Elmira Woollen Mill, International Wool Scouring Co, Brontgomery & Kelloge cotton yarn, Boston Heating Co, Piscataquis Paper and Pulp Co, Hyde Bros boots, Zeno Kelly shoes, and numerous electric companies. Also appearing are lawyers Mitchell Bros, Bartett, Beale, and real estate services, publishers, and mercantile agencies.

International Wool Scouring Co Brontgomery & Kelloge Boston Heating Company FE. H

Prentice Sues for Half of Duluth Property in Wisconsin Case

New York millionaire Fred C. Prentice keeps pressing his claim to half of Duluth land in Ashland and Duluth cases. He bought a 160 acre undivided half from A B Butterfield and later resold to John M Gilman. The property is tied to the Chippewa land grant and faced delays, with Northern Pacific Railway as a major defendant. Prentice values the claim near 15 million, though some records cite 5 million. The suit seeks ejectment and possession of the disputed 160 acres and more.

Ashland Wis Butterfield New York Suverau Frederic Prentice Duluth Broadway Windsor Wisconsin Evening Post Howell Smith Smith Prentice A. M. Miller Luther Mendenhall Mr. Prentice Ohio Lake Superior Minn Benjamin Armstrong Buffalo United States Chippewa Reservation Shaw- Braw-Skung Armstrong John M. Gilman St. Paul Northern Pacific Railway Prentice Brownstone Company

Hammocks Feature Seasonal Full-Sized Mexican Weaves

The notice highlights full-sized Mexican hammocks for this season with woven models priced at 1.50 and 1.00, showing a 25 unit selection.

Teinio Catalog Highlights Outdoor Furniture Deals

All styles of steamer chairs from 2.50 with a new TM mman chair at 6.00. Mosquito canopies and umbrella frames ready for use priced at 1.75. These items are featured in the hat department.

Stormy caucuses and political clashes across the city

Reports flag stormy scenes in Democratic caucuses for ward and city committees with an unexpected bolt in Ward 11 and renewed feuds. Also notes on candidate Brackett for Governor and steam yacht Now Then heading to Boston. Weather forecast covers New England and Eastern New York with showers likely Saturday and high temperatures.

Brackett Boston Washington Maine New Hampsre Vermont New England New York

Yale Defeats Harvard in Thames Rowing Classic

Yale varsity crew wins by six lengths over Harvard in a tense Thames race delayed by weather. Yale coach Bob Cook's men display superior form and pacing, as Harvard battles to keep pace in front of a large New London crowd.

New London Gale’s Ferry Bob Cook Yale Monhan Harvard Bob Conk Yales Harvards Finlay Tilton Wiles Grantee Marvard Venture Union Station Rhode Island Connecticut New London & Northern Monhanset New York Boston

Canada Looks to Lift Lumber Duties in Fisheries Talks

Ottawa reports progress in Blaine Pauncefote talks on fisheries as Canada moves to lower pine log export duties from $3 to $2 per thousand. American lumbermen warn even a full abolition may not stop retaliation under the Baker bill, urging complete removal of export duties to avert tariff increases.

Ottawa Ont Blaine Julian Pauncefote Candian Canada Canadian Lumbermen’s Association Great Lakes Congress United States Ber

New Era Brigantine Lost Off Nova Scotia Coast

The brigantine New Era from Pictou to St John foundered after striking a rock near Cape Sable Light. Captain and crew provisioned boats as water rose to thirteen feet in the hold, and the vessel sank ten to fifteen miles offshore amid dense fog. Owned by Hon. Daniel Gordon of Georgetown P E I and insured.

Haurax N.S New Era Pictou St. John Lockeport Cape Sable Daniel Gordon Georgetown

Navy and Army Orders Update From Washington

Navy orders list promotions exams and duties for George M. Stoney George T. Smith and others while Hot Springs Arkansas receives medical staff details. Army orders grant leave and assignments including Tutherly at Cornell University and Mumford extension of leave.

Washington Navy George M. Stoney George T. Smith Army Hot Springs Ark P. ©. van Buskirk Independence Thomas R. Wilson Henry M. Lazelle Eighteenth Infantry Herbert &. Tutherly First Cavalry Cornell University William P. van Ness George T. Beall 5. C. Mumford Thirteenth Infantry

President Indicates October Called Session For Congress

The President suggested to a Republican leader that Congress may convene in October between the 15th and 25th. He emphasized aims of revenue reform and readying the House by December, while expressing intention to push meaningful legislation despite narrow majorities.

Washinaton Sprctar Congress Post White House House Northwest Republican Party Harrison

Polished Oak China Closet For Dining Room Corner

Imagine this refined oak China Closet in a dining room corner. Hand carved top and Dutch legs frame an inside portrait of beauty. Five adjustable triangular shelves with brass hooks and guard rail create a bright, organized display.

Appeal Allowed for Boston Firm on Flax Duty

The Treasury Department allowed the appeal of H. W. Peabody & Co. of Boston over an over-assessment of duty on a New Zealand flax used by cordage makers. The department says the material is neither flax nor hemp and should be classified as sisal grass.

Congress Frederick Douglass Hayti Meredith Chicago Bureau of Engraving and Printing Yale Harvard New London New Haven R. B. Hayes Fremont Maria Mitchell Lynn Windermere Mill Rockville Conn Boston New York Providence Civil Service Commission Duluth Blaine Bar Harbor Bay Eolus Narragansett Bay Treasury Department H. W. Peabody & Co New Zealand Paull A. Hadley New Hampshire Fall River Supreme Court Oregon Improvement Company John Roach Cronin Alexander Sullivan Chicagos New Yorks Clevelands Pittsburgh Commodore Whitten Hull Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron

Frederick Douglass Named U S Minister to Haiti

The President appoints Frederick Douglass of the District of Columbia as minister resident and consul general to Haiti. He is expected to accept and present credentials to the Haitian authorities. If Légitime remains in power Douglass will engage with that government. Hippolyte’s status could alter when he reaches Port-au-Prince.

Frederick Douglass Hayti District of Columbia United States Hiayti Douglass Republic of Haiti Port-au-Prince Légitime Hippolyte Thompson

Civil Service Posts Eligibles List City Bulletin Boards

The civil service commission announces a plan to publish the list of eligibles in the classified service. Bulletin boards at post offices and custom houses will display the lists, with departmental service standings communicated by letter. Details will be publicized once perfected.

Civil Service Commission Custom House

Captain Meredith Named Chief of Engraving Bureau

Captain Meredith of Chicago has been appointed chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a promotion affecting the national currency and government documents.

Bureau OF Engraving Meredith Chicago Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Steamer Collision Strikes Bay Queen and Eolus in Narragansett Bay

The Bay Queen and the Eolus collided near Gould Island in Narragansett Bay around 10:45 AM. The Queen carrying about 150 passengers and the Eolus about 60, with damage to the Eolus including a torn paddle-box and damaged engine. repairs expected to take weeks. The launch Ripple ferried passengers and mail, and the Queen’s band helped calm passengers during the incident.

Newmport R. L Bay Queen Continental Line Eolus Wickford Gould Island Narragansett Bay Providence American Medical Association Nat Sutton Wightman Baltimore Ripple Darrow The Queen Conanicut Park Eclus New York

One Signature Reached On Iron Scale In Pirrspura

In Pirrspura Penn June 23 only one signature to the iron scale had been received by the Amalgamated Association The Maumee Rolling Mill Company of East Toledo signed up and will start up on Monday on full time The old scale expires tomorrow and mills may close if more signatures are not obtained as members refuse to work otherwise

Pirrspura Penn Amalgamated Association Maumee Rolling Mill Company East Toledo Seeennates Association

Illustrated Catalogue Offer for 800 Engravings

Price is 28 cents. The advertiser will mail a new illustrated catalogue containing over 800 engravings upon receipt of 10 cents in stamps.

Grand jury probes outer circle in Cronin case

Chicago June 28 The grand jury resumes work and plans to finish the Cronin case tomorrow examining about thirty Clan na Gael men Inquiries target who spread the Cronin spying reports Edward Spellman and other witnesses testify to camp records and bogus suits A lawyer says Sullivan could be found guilty of conspiracy to murder based on threats and circumstantial evidence

Cycago Cronin Edward Spellman Peoria Clan-na-Gael Spellman Camp No. 20 D. J. Lyon C. M. Hary Alexander Sullivan Justice Lyon Sullivan Dr. Cronin Alexander Sullivar

Pleading for McDow's Life in South Carolina Murder Trial

Asher D. Cohen and Judge Magrath addressed the jury in the McDow murder case in Cyarneston. Cohen asked acquittal on self defence and urged mercy, saying the prisoner has repented and should be free to return to his wife and child. Magrath delivered an impressive speech, packing the courtroom. Major Julian Mitchell will argue for the prosecution tomorrow morning, followed by Judge Kershaw's charge before the jury retires.

Cyarneston S. C Asher D. Cohen Magrath McDow Ksach Julian Mitchell Kershaw

Elopement of Deaf Couple Reported in Buston

In Fally River on June 28, it is reported that a deaf and dumb man’s wife has eloped with the husband’s deaf and dumb friend who had been boarding with them. They are believed to be in Buston.

Raf Fally River Buston

Baltimorean leases Chatwold at Bar Harbor for season

Robert Garrett of Baltimore has leased the Chatwold cottage Bowler at Bar Harbor for the season and will arrive with his sister next week. Mrs. James G Blaine has arrived and opened the Blaine cottage Stanwood. The Rodick House will open Monday duly 1.

Ban Hanpor Robert Garrett Baltimore Bowler Bar Harbor James G. Blaine Blaine Stanwood Rodick House

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