Customs Decisions Shape Hope for Importers in 92
Washington reports the Treasury will hold hearings next week on two customs issues. Passavent & Co. seek to revise glove value assessments, while hat trimming claimants push refunds under a Supreme Court ruling. Officials warn of limited Treasury jurisdiction but may adjust practices or refunds if persuasive evidence is offered.
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Washington
Spedat
Secretary of the Treasury
Passavent & Co
Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Board of General Appraisers
Treasury
New York
Wisdom
Foster
Beacon Street
Charlesgate East
Back Bay
Charles River Basin
Season Street
Charlesgate
Tremont House
J. Murray Howe
School Street
Major Stonehill Sees Cleveland as Possible Nominee
Major Stonehill former San Francisco district attorney and California Democrat, in New York with Mr. Cleveland, says Cleveland will not seek the nomination but would accept if unanimously offered. He believes Harrison would be bested by Cleveland in California and Nevada, and that Cleveland’s anti free silver stance educates business interests while free coinage could harm the country. The piece also notes the 4 1/2 per cent loan’s maturity and Treasury redemption plans with cash balances and bank deposits cited.
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Cleveland
Major Stonehill
San Francisco
California
New York
Stonehill
Harrison
Nevada
United States
Treasury
Congress
Department
Pension certificates issued this week by Pension Bureau
The weekly statement shows that for the week ended March 21, 1891, 5635 pension certificates were issued. The first payments will total $70,278 with an average per pensioner of $12.05.
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Pension Bureau
Army and Navy Gazette notices changes in Engineers corps
Army orders announce Captain Cusack of Ninth Cavalry deemed incapacitated and granted leave. Captain Conway extends leave. Captain Johnson retires by law. Major Sanderson granted two months leave. Lieutenant Swift to report for duty at Fort Grant or Fort Thomas. Officer transfers include Lieutenants Biddle and Zinn, and Second Lieutenant McKinistry reassigned from Willet's Point to report to the Superintendent in New York.
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Washington
Patrick Cusack
Ninth Cavalry
Army
William Conway
Twenty-second Infantry
Henry Johnson
George K. Sanderson
Eugene L. Swift
Fort Thomas
A. T
Fort Grant
Corps of Engineers
John Biddle
Battalion of Engineers
West Point
N. Y
John W. Barlow
Nashville
Washington, D. C
Fort Monroe
Charles H. McKinistry
Willet’s Point
United States Military
Army assigns officers to duties and posts
Second Lieutenant William V. Judson is relieved from duty at Willet's Point and will report to Ace Lewis C. Overman in Cleveland for duty under his orders with station at Cleveland. Second Lieutenant William P. Barnham is detailed as professor of military science at St Johns Military School in Manlius and will report in person for duty. Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf is ordered to New York City on public business and then to Boston to represent the Army Medical Department at the American Association for Physical Education, returning to his station afterward.
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West Point
N. Y
Battalion of Engineers
William V. Judson
Willet’s Point
Lewis C. Overman
Corps of Engineers
Cleveland
William P. Barnham
Sixth Infantry
St. John’s Military School
Manlius
Charles R. Greenleaf
Veyor
New York City
Boston
Mass
Army Medical Department
American Association For Physical Education
Verdict rewards money return in Holman suit against Rice King Rice
Worcester March 27. A jury in Emeline B. Holman v W. W. Rice Henry W. King and Charles M. Rice law firm Rice King Rice returned a verdict for the plaintiff after nearly two weeks. The bill seeks to recover $5000 given to settle a $30,000 suit for alienation of affections of William R Kendall. The verdict finds King not guilty of conspiracy and orders the return of the $5000.
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Worcester
Emeline B. Holman
W. W. Rice
Henry W. King
Charles M. Rice
Rice, King & Rice
Vlaintiff
Almena D. Kendall
William R. Kendall
Mr. King
King
Miss Holman
Rhode Island Recognizes Connecticut Governor in Garnett Case
Providence March 27 Governor Davis of Rhode Island says he will accept Connecticut Governor Bulkeley as de facto authority and recognizes the requisition for surrender of Thomas Garnett who has served three years in Rhode Island State prison for forging orders on Burrillville tradesmen. He notes Morris as the lawful governor in principle but defers to the official seals. Garnett's crimes and imprisonment are noted.
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Providence
R. IL
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Thomas Garnett
Garnett
Davis
Morris
Garnet
Burrillville
Yachting Fixtures for Massachusetts Clubs Set Season Schedule
A detailed list of upcoming yachting fixtures across Massachusetts clubs. Events include Savin Hill opens, Eastern handicap at Marblehead, and multiple championship races across Hull Dorchester Quincy Lynn Marblehead and Monatiquot with Mosquito fleet pennant and cash prize races. The calendar spans April through September with ladies days and city regattas noted.
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Savin Hill
Marblehead
Monatiquot
Quincy
Massachusetts
Lynn
Hull
Nahant
Mosquito Fleet
Eastern
Corinthian
Dorchester
Monatiquet
Savin Hill Moonlight
Corinthian Club
Varblehead
Monatignot
Thiu
Savin Hit
Quineey
Marbleead
Moonlight
Corinthian Marblehead
Esquito
Massachusetts Thing
Labor Day
Mahant
Cal
Con Cala and Van Crown Point Race Names
A compact report lists racing or boxing names including Con Cala Van Crown Point Hale Norcross Mexican Ophr Savage Slerry Mev OL Pa Yelkovs Jacket with unclear context and fragmented wording. The readable items suggest a sports or competition recap centered on participant names and possible matchups.
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Con
Cala
Van
Crown Point
Hale & Norcross
Ophr
Savage
Slerry
Marriage Notices From Sternburg Hyams and Littlefield Jolly
In this city on the seventeenth inst the Nathan Bailey Perley E Littlefel s and Rowella B Jolly were joined in marriage. On March 25 by Edward J Jones J P Samuel K Sternburg and Ali Hyams witnessed the ceremony.
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Littlefield Jolly
Nathan Bailey
Perley E. Littlefel
Rowella B. Jolly
Sternburg—Hy
Eaward J. Jones
J. P
Samuel K. Sternburg
Ali Hyams
Obituary notices from Boston area death listings
Several individuals are listed with deaths in Boston area towns and districts. Among the deceased are Samuel L. Batchelder of Waterford aged 73. James H. Buchanan of this city. Zet h ot ty os Buchanan age ?. Charlotte Dulles Fobes aged 72. Rowland J. of Roxbury aged 83. Mrs Vesta D. Jynstinus Hawes aged 67. William A. Howard aged 48. Matthew Stoddard aged 70. Elias Merwin with funeral planned later. P O Racicot at Boston College and Rev. P. O. Racicot at Church of the Immaculate Conception with services noted.
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Batchelder
North Hampton
N. H
Samuel L. Batchelder
Waternd
Ager
Buchanan
James Street
Epee H. Buchanan
Hastings
Lhursday
Vesta D. JY Ystinus
Haes
North Stockton
Ennis P. Hawes
J Huy §Ward
William A. Howard
Stoddard
Pone's Hill
Dorchester
Matthew Stoddard
Obituary of Elias Merwin Suffolk bar luminary dies at 65
Elias Merwin eminent Suffolk bar member dies at his Boston residence aged about 65 after a long illness. He studied at Wesleyan and Harvard Law School, partnered with Benjamin R. Curtis in Boston, and later focused on patent law and major cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He served as referee, taught equity at Boston University Law School, and remained respected for integrity, eloquence, and public service. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and two daughters.
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Elias Merwin
Suffolk Bar
Commonwealth Avenue
Merwin
Wesleyan University
Harvard Law School
Cambridge
Alexander S. Wheeler
Henry ©. Hutchins
Alexander R. Lawton
Pittsfield
Mass
Benjamin R. Curtis
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Merwin
Boston
Curtis
Supreme Bench
Abbott
The
Essex Company
Charles G. Loring
Rufus Choate
Sidney Bartlett
United States Supreme Court
McKay
American Bell Telephone Company
Rowland Hazard
Rhode Island
Credit Mobilier
Justice Curtis
Judas Lora
Boston Law School
Lowell
United States Circus Court
Hoar
Dr. Childs
St. Louis
W. W. White
Providence
Henry C. Merwin
Concord
Criticism of Stanley Cancels Texas Lectures
H M Stanley arrived in San Antonio but will not lecture. Major J B Pond reports a telegram from McKeown Austin stating criticism of Stanley is severe and all Texas dates are canceled. McKeown, Texas lecturer manager, has travelled with Bill Nye and may have met unreconciled legislators who attacked Stanley over alleged Confederate desertion.
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San Antonio
Tex
H. M. Stanley
J. B. Pond
McKeown
Austin
Stanley
Texas
Bill Nye
Paine's Celery Compound Restores Strength and Nerve Power
Grace ThistleWatson reports rapid improvement after using Paine's Celery Compound. She describes becoming stronger daily, relief from aches, and clearer brain function, noting work no longer tires her. The advertisement touts the remedy as a seasonable food for nerves and brains for all ages.
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Paine
Grace Thistle Wattson
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Pension Bureau Statement
Army and Navy Gazette
Governor Hill
Gov. Davis
Gov. Bulkeley
Stooks
Spring
Watertown
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Waltham
Rufus Prince
Turner
State Agricultural Society
Coney
Maine Universalist Convention
Maine
NEW Publications
Music Palace
Washington Street
Oliver Ditson Company
Charles Scribner’s Sons
H.C. Bunner
Jacos A. Rus
A. F. Schauffler
Second Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
Francis A. Walker
New York Sun
L. B. R. Briacs
Boston Beacon
FisuEz Ames
Boston Courier
J. Murray Bray Howe
West End
Mount Vernon Street
Pinckney Street
State House
Broadway
Houghton, Mifflin & Co.'s New Books
Freeman Clarke
Samart May
Epward Evergett
Samug
Flamer
George Partingr
Harvard University
Houghton, Mifflin & CO
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Vie
Globe & Ig
Wig Aston Street
Sestem
Milton Hill
Milton
Brush Hall
Blue Hills
Jamaica Plain
J. Mukeay Howe
Payson Park
Belmont
Cushing - Payson
Payson Park Land CO
State Street
Manchester-By-The-Sea
Staon
Manchester
Eevee
North Shore
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire
Falls Mfg CO
Central
Bosworth Als
Srestew
Ohat
Ipaid
Express
Equitable Building
Ourent
Whitcomb, Wead&co. Real Estate & Investment Brokers
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Fillmore Terrace
Frances Terrace
Federal Street
Murdock
Huntington Avenue
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A. L. Murdock
Tolet
Fort Hill
High and
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W. B. P. Weeks
Water St
Wendell and
Milk and
Devonshire Streets
J. H. Kazar
Fiske Building
T. Dennie Boardman
Ames Building
Beacon St
Coolidge’s Corner
Hoston
Henry W. Savage
Court St
Cornhill
Amos Binney
Milk Street
Boston Highlands
Copeland At
Lake Flat
Copeland Terrace
Copeland St
Merrill Street
John M. Way
Washington St
Essex
Chauncey and
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Boston Post
Dette
WH. H. Crane
Boston MU Museum
R. M. Field
Charles Barron
IGF
London
Jerome K. Jerome
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
Wes
Beso
J. C. Duff Opera Cos
Marie ‘Wempest
Park Theatre
Bosto
Eugene Tompkins
Bland’s Magnifells —Sweatman, Rice
Theatre
Bevery
Hoyt
Geo. Thatcher
Globe Theatre
John Stetson
A.M. Palmer
Taylor
Madison Square
Jack
Joseph Haworth
Union Hall
Howard F. Peirce
Knessel Quartet
Music Hall
Handel and Haydn Society
Parker
Mendelssohn
Seabury C. Ford
Ella C. Fenderson
Whitney Mockridee
Gardner
Lamsson
Coulina Orchestra
Carl Zerrahn
K. Je Lang
Chickering Hall
Chopin
Vladimir DE Pachmann
Brattle Hall
Kneisel Quartet
Mme
Helen Hopekirk
Grand Museum
Col
Washington and
Dover Streets
Colleen Bawn
Blakeley
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Atkinson
Peck
T. W. Robertson
OUR
Howard Atheneum
Mantinees
Dan’l Boone
Tremont 31
Gettysba
Holy City
Mechanics’ Fair
GEO. W. Beardsley Piano CO
Tremont Street
Tremont Theatreuilding
E. W. Tyler
Tremont ST
Northampton St
M. &. Starr Weather
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