05 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1891
Page
1
The Department promotes life insurance for wage earners with plans suited to their means. New York Life believes intelligent men will prefer guaranteed benefits over assessments, especially with easy payment options. General agencies inBoston invite learning about these plans for purchasing or selling insurance.
The State Line steamship company faces a financial crisis as shareholders appoint a liquidator to manage affairs and a committee to aid the surveyor in efforts to sell the business. The move follows ongoing troubles affecting the line and its operations.
Judge Pitman’s condition deteriorates in Newton as his doctors express little hope for recovery. He endured a troubled day with uncertainty about surviving until dawn.
A 10 percent investment offer of 5 000 shares at par ten dollars per share. The document claims December 1890 showed an 80 percent business increase from January 1890 and outlines plans to hire 27 more agents and place 10 000 registers. It quotes an expert accountant praising solvency and dividend prospects with potential for substantial gains by January 1898.
A fast spreading blaze at the B. B. Robinson Company dyeing works on Centre and Lagrange streets West Roxbury caused about 100000 in losses. Firefighters faced icy conditions and several men were injured while defending nearby wooden structures. ignition was traced to a gasoline drying machine.
A list of fires March 4 reports extensive damage. In Ames a water-damaged building at 357 Columbus avenue totals at least 1000 dollars. Codman heirs own the building. Eagle street fire damages McGraw, Girouard, and Rachette properties with insured losses. China Lake Asa Berry structures burned with no insurance. North Colebrook Burton Thompson home burned. losses about 1800 with no insurance. Leadenhall street fire destroys offices. Leadenhall street No 86 of wide extent. Lynn 110 Jackson street grocery burned. 2000 dollar damage.
Patrolman Burrill of Station 8 found a fire on the second floor of the four story brick at 48 Hanover Street and sent an alarm from Box 21. The occupied floor housed electrical dealer G. E. Swenderman. The first floor is occupied by Bruns.
Berlin report notes Emperor William’s aim to aid workers while preventing excesses by unsettled masses. Dinner with Conservative delegates discussed safeguarding labor, but Reichsanzeiger warns that shorter hours could reduce mining output, raise unemployment, and shift wage risks to taxpayers when government mines suffer downturns.
Paris reports relaxed passport rules in Alsace Lorraine soon. At a German Embassy dinner for French ministers including General Bragere Empress Frederick praised the Bale Beg a charming population. Buckingham Palace drawing room notable for Empress Frederick presence signaling sympathy after Paris events.
Rome reports further postponement of American bishop appointments first announced for February 12 and delayed by Papal displeasure. The delay continues due to the illnesses of Cardinal Bimeon and Cardinal Jacobini. The Pope's health fears grow as his Holiness is described as low in spirits and slowly declining.
The Cleveland Shipbuilding Company works on a luxury steam yacht for J. H. Wade. Priced over 250000 dollars, it measures 160 feet long, 21 feet beam, 12 feet depth, and nine feet draft. The dining room spans 28 by 20 feet, with a pantry lift and space to convert much of it into a musical conservatory. Speed is projected at 18 mph under forced draught. launch planned around June 1 with summer lakes cruising and a Gibraltar voyage planned later.
In New York on March 4 Judge Martine in the Court of General Sessions imposed a $250 fine on Mr. Jay Gould for failing to answer a summons to serve as a petit juror. This was his second offense. New Home Sewing Machine, 160 Tremont Street.
A severe late winter storm swept Boston and New England with heavy, drifting snow. Widespread impact included delayed streetcars and trains though electric service remained reliable. Wires stayed intact, and railroads reported mixed but largely recovering performance after initial disruptions.
A March 4 report chronicles a major New England blizzard with heavy snowfall across Massachusetts and surrounding states. Salem sees its snowker worst in five years as trains run late and streetcars struggle. other cities report drifting, delayed trains, closed schools, and widespread disruption.
The international copyright bill narrowly escaped defeat and became law after President’s signature. Senator Platt and Congressman Simonds safeguarded it, with a reconvened Senate defeating a reconsideration motion. Provisions cover foreign copyright reciprocity, Librarian of Congress deposits, and limited import of foreign books for use or education.
Austin Corbin signals a $1,000,000 purchase offer for New Hampshire's interest in the Concord railroad. He seeks a state act to transfer rights, form a new operating corporation, and pay stockholders with arrears, with optional installment terms. The message to Gov Tuttle was forwarded to the Judiciary Committee for action.
Steamers arrived in New York Philadelphia Stamburg Movile London Copenhagen Queenstown with several vessels sailing from New York to destinations including Liverpool Glasgow Amsterdam and Baltimore. Names include Teutonic Selyeuland Circansla Werkendau Congo Hekia British Crown and British Prings.
The House adjourned without day after a dramatic closing. Speaker Reed received unanimous thanks from Republicans while Democrats opposed. Senate and House officials described a historic, noisy finish with crowds in galleries and late-night sessions ending in a chorus of marching songs.
Washington March 4 The House met until dawn as conference reports on agricultural and legislative appropriation bills were argued. Debates over navy and French spoliation claims produced tumult while speakers urged order. Speaker Reed signaled a cautious end to stormy sessions reflecting on historic legislative actions.
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