Boston Railroads Answer Kemble Complaint On Through Rates
Federal offices in Boston and Washington report railroad replies to Ed Kemble’s complaint about Chicago to Boston through rates. Rail lines defend their earlier ICC ruling, arguing no new facts alter the 1887 decision. Officials note disputes over Maine east of Portland and local Boston charges, with ongoing debates over freight displacement and proper rate bases.
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Arthur Mills
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Samuel Hoar
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Road
Boston & Albany
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New York Central & Hudson Siver Railroad
General Trafic
Guilford
Loomis
New York
East Albany
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Condition of the Treasury Reveals February Debt Changes
Treasury figures show February debt reduced by 6.16 million, total debt 1.60 billion including interest, cash in Treasury 318.6 million, certificates outstanding 130.6 million, and standard silver holdings 302.7 million. Surplus sits at 82.8 million, bank deposits exceed it by 318.1 million, and pension payments for eight months total 77.1 million. Net national bank circulation declined 2.38 million in February, with new issues totaling 1.45 million. Secretary Windom remains cautious and ready to act on four percent securities as needed.
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Communications by wire in postal telegraph bill debate
President Green of Western Union defended extending telegraph use before the House committee. Committee member Candler noted only about 1 million of 59 million had telegraphed, urging wider access. Green argued farmers and artisans would not telegram for a five cent rate. Barnum of Visual Synchronism Telegraph voiced support for the Postmaster General's plan.
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Russian Count Lipmann Zubof in Boston Sparks Inquiry
Colonel De Arnaud, a Russian born engineer officer, questions the lineage of Count Lipmann Zubof in Boston. He doubts noble Russian ancestry, citing a minister of war ancestor and a Jewish Baroness Lipmann with a London born son named Roman. He notes Zubof’s name appearing amid questions about alleged Russian official cruelties.
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Ex-Congressman Crapo Visited White House for Social Talk
Ex congressman Crapo met with the President at the White House for a pleasant social visit. He stated he did not seek to influence federal appointments and planned several days in town to renew old acquaintances. Also noted are Boston figures registered at the Arlington and a Montana senatorial controversy session with no conclusion. Edwin B. George of Massachusetts was named chief of the division of postage stamps in the Post Office Department, replacing Charles F. Lewis of New York.
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Congressman O Neil Pushes Castle Island Park Bill
Congressman O Neil renewed efforts with Secretary Proctor on the Castle Island park request for Boston. He submitted park board letters on value and harbor engineers willingness to waive objections if a channel remains open. Proctor avoided promises, citing military concerns, as O Neil plans further visits and new ideas.
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Boston DA nomination to go to Senate this week
The district attorney nomination in Boston appears ready for Senate consideration this week. Senators Dawes and Hoar reviewed the papers yesterday and may visit the White House to present their recommendation tomorrow or the next day. An appointment for pension agent may follow soon, and Ben Lovell, in town, held a confidential talk with Senator Hoar this afternoon likely to bear fruit.
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Straws From State Street Market Notes and Debates
The New York market opened steady then declined and closed firm as sugar rose sharply on rumors of a 2 percent dividend. London gold movement and Bank of England rates influence trading while Union Pacific funding and Presidents' Association reforms draw attention. Domestic earnings show mixed results with St Louis Terminal and Chicago Burlington & Quincy reporting varied profits. Willard Winner plans a Boston visit as stockholders meet in April to consider doubling capital stock.
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Spring Tonic Promises Health Boost With Nervura Elixir
A Victorian style notice promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura as the best spring medicine. It claims a March to May tonic renews nerves, blood, and organs, relieves sleeplessness and debility, and restores appetite and digestion. Sold by druggists at 1.00 dollar, with free consultation from Dr. Greene in Boston.
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Pacific Sinking Funds Move Likely by Windom
Secretary Windom is expected to announce soon plans to sell government bonds in the Union and Central Pacific railroads sinking funds. The Union fund totals 4,478,650 in 4 percents and 31,048,000 in currency 6s, while the Central fund contains 2,548,000 in 4 per cent bonds. Proceeds would lower premium costs by reinvesting in bonds, per Attorney General Miller's opinion.
House votes for assistant Secretary of War after pension bills
Proceedings in the House report passage of a Senate bill to create an assistant Secretary of War by 126 to 100. The Featherstone versus Cate contested election from Arkansas district one was taken up and Wisconsin's Mr. Haugen spoke in favor of the contestant.
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Mail Service Discontinued in Concord Boston Sack Exchange
Concord, New Hampshire loses its inner registered sack exchange with Boston as a postal bulletin announces an order halting this segment of the mail service. General Superintendent Bell signed and promulgated the order yesterday.
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Improved Passenger Service on Chicago Line Inaugurates
The Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern line will on March 2 inaugurate a vestibuled train running from Chicago to the Pacific coast in thirty three and one half hours to Denver eighty two hours to Portland and eighty five hours to San Francisco. Sleeping car details and full particulars are available at No 5 State street Boston.
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Adams estate at Watertown offers picturesque retreat near Fairlawn
The Adams estate near Fairlawn in Watertown is described as well situated with views of the River Charles and harbor islands. Recently divided into streets and building lots, the property is promoted as a quiet city retreat for busy professionals seeking a picturesque suburban home.
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