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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1897
Page
6
The Master Builders' Association rebukes Mayor Quincy over awarding the Dover Street bath house contract to Mr. Fagan. They demand uniform reasons for rejecting the lowest bid, condemn union-preference, and call for open, accountable bidding with clear specifications and bonds to curb favoritism.
A dermatologist known for deep skin knowledge crafts Woodbury's Facial Dream. The creator emphasizes understanding skin needs and delivering targeted care through a specialized formulation and approach.
The Master Builders' Association questions why the city bypassed the lowest bidder for a steam heating and plumbing contract. They accuse officials of favoring a higher bidder and seek clear information on the bidding principles and union labor requirements for future awards. Signed by W. H. Sayward.
War Department steps up guards on seacoast defenses as fortifications near completion. Major General Miles issues general orders prohibiting publication of any written or pictorial descriptions without Secretary of War approval. Information must align with War Department reports and documents.
A Halifax government house ceremony awarded Captain T M Urquhart a fine binocular glass for aiding the shipwrecked crew of the William G Davis. The Grayling returned from Western Bank with 100,000 pounds codfish, 3,000 pollock, and 5% halibut, weathering poor conditions. Weekly exports reached 1,974,299 dollars, while imports totaled 2,946,038 dollars. The Barnstable arrived seven hours late from Jamaica after rough seas. passengers included Hon Harrison Hume and several families. Captain James H Reid’s pilot boat America will launch April 15 at Gloucester and join service next May. Lancastrian arrived in Liverpool from this port losing a lifeboat.
The Burlington route runs personally conducted tourist cars from Boston to Chicago and beyond via Niagara Falls via Denver Salt Lake City to San Francisco Los Angeles and intermediate points. Departures from Boston each Tuesday at 3 pm with arrival in Chicago on Wednesday and travel to Denver San Francisco and Los Angeles with contact for details at 306 Washington Street Boston Mass.
In the House of Lords Lord Templetown moved the second reading of a bill to permit women to vote in parliamentary elections. The Duke of Devonshire then moved the previous question and the measure was deferred pending decision in the House of Commons.
Middleboro March 8 Judge Nathaniel F. Ryder of the Governor's council lies at his home from a hemorrhage of the lungs. He is reported near death as doctors work to stabilise his condition.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup will soon cure wheezing in children, presenting a bold medical promise. The claim targets parents seeking relief for young patients with respiratory symptoms and promotes the product's effectiveness.
A Boston led market summary reports dulness yet strength with Vanderbilt and New York Central gains. Copper firms amid foreign buying and Lake Superior activity. numerous dividends declared by Western Union Towboat Swift and others. Moe jitters shadow Butte & Boston and Arnold. mining prospects at North Tamarack and Lake Superior idle mines eyed for acquisition.
Official report lists daily highs and lows with closing prices and bids for Boston markets. Suffolk Superior Court docket details numerous jury and non jury sessions, listing case numbers, parties, and brief tort and contract actions in four sessions.
The March docket lists cases including Hughes vs Malden & Melrose Gas Light, O Neil vs Keyes, Crowninshield vs Foster, Rogers vs Evangelical Baptist Benevolent and Missionary Society, and many others. Entries mention plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel with unfinished and pending actions.
A list of court actions includes cases such as Lynde vs Stoneham, Stowe vs West End Street Railway, Thomson vs Newton, Murphy and Brady notes, and multiple equity and tort disputes involving cities, railroad companies, and individuals with docket numbers and defendants across Massachusetts courts. The record shows numerous civil suits and intercity transportation matters in a historical docket.
Maritime notices show arrivals and clearances at ports with several steamers and barges listed. Ships from various British and American ports arrive or depart, including Barnstable, Louisburg, Philadelphia, and London bound vessels, plus tugs and schooners. Nantasket Roads and Passages noted with navigational details.
Edward J. Russell received a ten year term at Sing Sing for blackmailing ex Corporation Counsel Almer F. Jenks to obtain 1500 dollars. Judge Hurd imposed the sentence marking the maximum penalty.
Bishop Lawrence opened a Lent lecture series at St. Pauls Church with a noon address titled True Tests of Christian Life. He argued Christianity and paganism now blend, but stressed a clear distinction between genuine Christians and merely moral men whose lives lack the spirit of Christianity.
Discussion over N D Ewing resignation as Battery A captain with a tight race anticipated for his successor. Two leading candidates are J C Peabody and Butler Ames both first lieutenants. Ames nephew of the late General B F Butler and recently from West Point, enjoys popularity in the artillery branch.
Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington steamship service via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R. A. offers through tickets parlor car seats berths in sleeping cars and staterooms. Tickets available at 3 Old State House and Square station with FP parlor cars only and special ticket. Limited equipment accepts passengers only to seating capacity. Daily including Sundays. GEO L CONNOR A C KENDALL Passenger Traffic Manager General Passenger Agent L H PALMER Boston Passenger Agent 3 Old State House.
On and after this date I will not be responsible for any debt contracted by my wife Sarah as she has left my bed and board. Richard Mrs Be Clark H Clamp witnesses Somerville March.
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