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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1891
Page
1
Treasury officials explore paths to avoid a year end deficit as merchants and exporters in New York present testimonials to Secretary Blaine. Reports cover ocean steamer offices, Pan position on Farmers' Alliance issues, and Rochester clothing cutters' activity.
A new postal service feature begins April 1 with sea post offices on New York to Hamburg and Bremen steamers. Each ship will carry one American and one German clerk to sort shipboard letters and cards, aiming to speed inland deliveries and ports. Charles B. Nichols, a railway mail service veteran from Seafield, is among ten appointed clerks, though he may decline due to pay and limited time off.
New York March 8 Wilson G Hunt director of the New York New Haven & Hartford rail way appeared before Coroner Levy and posted bail of 25000 Alexander T Van Ness and William Rockefeller also supplied bonds John D Rockefeller signed for William A Bridgeport Conn W D Bishop surrendered and signed bond for 4200 Notices said warrants for directors out of state will be served and extradition pursued if not surrendering promptly. cases deemed proper for extradition.
Mar 8 report lists vessels Kisfnn veiled for Marseilles with Ritannia Runic Exter Bristol Saginay Saint Doungo City Arecuna Windward Islands Cottage City Portland Dimock Tillie Laker and Herald of the Morning sailing March 6 from Boston Providence amid routes to Europe and New York Rotterdam Amsterdam sailing March 8 for New York March 7.
Life Insurance Company agent J T Phelps of 159 Dev Street Boston promotes services to business readers. The notice suggests reaching business people and implies broad reach to surface and underground markets.
The steamer Etruria carried James O Kelly John Redmond John O Connor and Henry Harrison MPs to New York as representatives of Mr Parnell. Cork officials bid farewell amid a hostile Atlantic reception. four attempts to present an address failed before police allowed the delegation to proceed. Parnell supporters praised by crowds while anti-Parnellites clashed with blackthorns and jeers.
An old bank notice outlines authority to transact general deposit trust and collection business for individuals and entities, including bonds and mortgages. It notes deposits subject to check, daily balance interest, and special fixed rates. It lists board members and officers such as Frank W Reynolds and Frank W Reynolds as president.
New details reveal German Dr. Leidermann, once in Manchester, stayed at San Remo National Hotel in December. He traveled with two German men to Monte Carlo. they returned alone claiming he was insane and confined in Nice. The body found with broken spine and pin wounds mirrors Monte Carlo gaming tactics. pockets rifled. investigators question staged suicide via gambling ruin.
San Remo police sent a photo to Monte Carlo officials who recalled a doctor seen gambling with a Polish countess and her German lover. The countess and companion were arrested and jailed in San Remo. Investigators theorize the doctor was lured to the countess rooms and killed, possibly as part of a larger gang.
Heavy rain kept crowds small at Auteuil Paris on March 8 as police monitored betting with a restrained hand. Bookmakers took bets despite police presence while a few protesters shouted against the interior minister. Two critics were arrested and authorities hinted at possible rethinking of betting rules.
The Heraldo condemns a U S annexation scheme for Cuba and argues Spaniards and Cuban residents oppose joining the United States. It notes Spain would shed her last drop of blood to defend the colony and rejects any absorption by the northern republic.
Paris readers and literary circles welcome the United States copyright bill with praise and satisfaction. M Delatain former president of the Publishers Union notes he would not have exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair if the bill had not passed.
Aquias March 8 The convention on Delphi excavations was submitted to the Greek Chamber of Deputies. It allows France to continue work for five years while all objects unearthed belong to Greece. France may publish results and take casts only.
Bruiin reports a split in the French cabinet over war with Germany. Minister de Freycinet and Interior Minister Constans push for an early assault, while President Carnot and Foreign Minister Ribot urge peace.
The Congress party defeated government forces under Colonel Robles near Pasa Almonte. Tarapaca province is now under opposition control, and fears of a second bombardment of Iquique have subsided as tranquility returns to the city.
General Grenfell read the Khedive’s amnesty proclamation to sheikhs from across the Soudan. The assembly hailed the move with fervent loyalty cries. General rejoicing spread, and Suakim marked the night with town illumination.
Buenos Ayres reports panic over in Argentine finance abating as business resumes tomorrow. The gold market quiets and a government committee, formed by leading merchants and bankers at Government House, will decide advisability of further steps to stabilize the economy.
The committee favored a loan with banks offering to subscribe 9,000,000. The Government plans a loan of 100,000,000 piastres. Subscriptions open tomorrow. Interest set at 6 percent, issue price 75.
Paris reports a wealthy elderly couple named Delhomais from Tours were found murdered in their home after a week missing. Police found the house stripped of valuables and the bodies partly eaten by dogs. no arrests have been made.
A St. Louis despatch reports a severe engagement at Diena on the Niger River in which French forces carried native positions. Eleven sharpshooters were killed and many wounded, with about six hundred Natives reported killed, including their leader.
New York March 8 The State Senate committee pressed its Sugar Trust inquiry with Charles G Moller admitting stock sales were swapped for trust certificates and stock details largely undisclosed Witnesses described market control but not direct price manipulation while several officials reported evasive answers and missing books The committee plans another session to pursue further disclosures
Pittsburg Penn March 8 A O Hodson a trusted 25 year employee of Jutte Co coal operators raised two checks depleting funds from Central Bank. He increased 42 to 4200 and 26 to 2500. He confessed after being confronted and returned the money but then fled after a third attempt. Pearl Le Court Held on Poison Suspicions in Chelsea Case
The speaker reflects on how modern dialogue improves design advice by sharing light, size, color tone, height, and carpet style of a room. Previously lack of these details prevented informed guidance, but now intelligent discussion arises from the mutual knowledge of goods and space.
A Jacksonville Southeastern fast train from here to Santa Fe wrecked at Havana after striking a sharp curve. The crash killed fireman Sadler and injured multiple crew and passengers, with bodies burned in a car fire and losses estimated at least $100,000. Survivors crawled from demolished cars through sleet and ice to nearby houses.
Avansta Maine March 8 The fate of the Australian ballot bill is uncertain but its friends in the House are confident of enough votes on Wednesday to carry the majority report They also expect Senate support and foresee passage in a modified form if the House rejects the bill as written.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists multiple ships and ports with dates in March, noting origins and destinations across Boston, New York, Liverpool, Glasgow, and other ports. It mentions vessels such as Peruvian from Glasgow, Chantrey, La Gascogne, Trinidad, Wieland, Aurania, Arcarymuila, Amalfi, and more, plus a stray reference to infant nutrition and maternal care.
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