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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
6
Reading Railroad holders gather as receivers plan certificates
In Philadelphia at the master in the receivership office the Reading Railroad security holders assemble while receivers near a petition to issue 5.5 million dollars in certificates. Counsel says amendments are pending and specifics are not disclosed. Rumor suggests increasing the issuance to seven million to cover obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
G. L. Crawford
Thomas Hart, Jr
Edwin M. Paxson
Clark Returns to the U. P. Railroad Presidency
George J. Gould announces that S H H Clark withdraws resignation as Union Pacific president and will devote full attention to the line. Assistant General Manager Smith will run the Missouri Pacific for now as Clark’s successor is not yet named. Missouri Pacific debt reduced by 500000 dollars since January 1 and can be funded from earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George J. Gould
S. H. H. Clark
Union Pacific Railroad
Clark
Missouri Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
United States
Smith
Barrett Can Be Beaten Warns in Seventh District Fight
Speaker urges selecting George Fred Williams or another strong candidate and vows to fight every inch in the seventh district to win the seat. The cue emphasizes determined campaigning and resource commitment for notable political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fred Williams
The Postmasters Exits
Bradley B. Smalley of Vermont has arrived in Wasu Hindon and spent thirty-five minutes at the Post Office Department obtaining twenty-one changes from Republican to Democratic postmasters. Maxwell today appointed forty-nine fourth class postmasters, with removals in all but thirteen cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hindon
Bradley B. Smalley
Vermont
Post Office Department
Maxwell
Judge Rules Against Philadelphia Press in State Printing Case
Harrisburg March 29 Judge McPherson issued an opinion in the Commonwealth versus the Philadelphia Press Company. He grants judgment for the State and against the Press for 10731 dollars for revates paid agents of John Bardsley on the mercantile appraisers lists printing contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisbure
Penn
McPherson
The
Commonwealth
Philadelphia Press Company
John Bardsley
Mercantile
Coal sales meetings in New York discuss price and April allotment
Eastern agents debated coal prices and decided no change for now. Western agents considered April allotment and a proposal for 3,000,000 tons but adjourned without a firm decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Rosenthal Shoes Firm Folds in Cincinnati
Abraham Rosenthal, a Cincinnati shoe manufacturer, has assigned assets estimated at 40,000 dollars against liabilities of 50,000 dollars. The filing indicates a troubled business with sizable debts and pending liquidation procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Abraham Rosenthal
Boston House Holds Veto Fight Over Firemen Holiday
Boston members press to override Governor veto on a city specific firemen holiday bill. Debates focus on democracy and ward politics with postponement to study the measure. Other actions include rejection of the grocers liquor bill and a report on a North End passenger station delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
House
Colonel Parker
Parker
Charles
Joy
Winchester
West End Street Railway Company
Cherrington
Boston & Maine
Senate
Thomas W. Flood
Liquor Law Committee
Standard Clothing Co displays unique Easter scene in windows
Easter lilies dominate the Standard Clothing Company window display with red and yellow flowers enriching the harmony. A massive fifteen foot revolving star, created by H. M. Skillings, centers the children's window with revolving discs of tall plants and boyish suits. The men's window, crafted by W. R. Tarr, exudes quiet, refined taste seen by passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Clothing Company
H. M. Skillings
G. O. Taylor Whiskey Ad Claims Best Value
An advertisement proclaims daily sales of the best whiskey in sealed bottles under the G. O. Taylor trade name. It emphasizes no fancy labels, a jobber-friendly plan, consumer interests, quality and uniformity, modest cost, and transparent books. The New York Recorder touts it as the best medicinal whiskey with walking ads from Maine to Denver. C. H. Graves & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Taylor
Good Friday Services at Church of the Messiah Back Bay
Three hour service begins at noon on Good Friday to be observed at the Church of the Messiah corner Guainsboro and St Stephen streets Back Bay in addition to regular services Morning prayer at 9 a m litany and gospel at 10 30 a m and evening prayer at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Messiah
Guainsboro
St. Stephen Streets
Back Bay
Engraving of notable Treasure Cabinet on exhibition at Paine's
Readers are invited to view a historic Treasure Cabinet engraving at Paine's in Boston, 48 Canal Street. The piece is described as among the most interesting in the city and cannot be adequately conveyed in words. It promises a rare visual treat for those who visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Paine’s
Canal Street
Thomas F. Strange
Tremont Street
Identification of Local Lodger Charles Perkins Confirmed
The corpse at the city morgue has been identified beyond doubt as Charles S. Perkins, a lodgehouse resident at 5 Bradford Street. Perkins, a dependable but unemployed man, suffered severe melancholia and appears to have died by his own hand after a recent illness and a supposed visit to his sister near Lenox Street. The landlady reported his disappearance after Sunday, and authorities will locate Perkins’s widowed sister to arrange burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charless. Perkins
Bradford Street
Perking
Post
Perkins
Lenox Street
City Hospital
Contest for Largest Hat Heads in Boston
A humorous letters page shows entrants boasting about their head sizes and hat measurements for a city hat contest. Francis E Burke claims an 8 1/2 inch head, Joseph Loring’s family also notes large heads with 8 1/4 and 7 3/4 sizes, while others list 24 inch circumference and 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Burke
West End
Alice Gallon
McLean Street
Boston
Joseph Loring
Hammond Street
Roxbury
Percy
Fred
Patrick R. Clive
Joan B. Dopp
Holden
Henry George view on single tax and taxation justice
John Lavis of Typographical Union No 13 argues that a single tax on land values would relieve poor workers from indirect tax burdens. He condemns current taxes as unfair, urges abolishing other taxes, and supports Henry George for equity, citing land use and employment as cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sir
Boston
Democratic Party
Henry George
Herbert Spencer
Nere
Sherman Hoar
John Lavis
Typographical Union No
Immigrants Held at Windsor Border Disinfection Bid
Detroit reports a cholera scare as 130 immigrants are stopped at Windsor after orders from Washington. Dr Duffield denies entry to Detroit until proof of proper disinfection is provided. Two immigrant cars were switched at the Canadian Pacific slip and remain there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Washington
Duffield
Canadian Pacific
Adjournment in clothing cutters injunction struggle granted
In New York on March 29 Judge Lawrence granted a one week adjournment in the dispute between clothing manufacturers and cutters. The court imposed a condition that cutters refrain from issuing further boycotting circulars during the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence
The World’s Fair Trip Vote To Be Revealed Tomorrow
The Post reports the final World’s Fair contest results will be published tomorrow. Many contestants anticipated success but only seven will win. all hopefuls await the standings and the tally of coupons that determine who earns two round trip tickets.
West Pointing Fire Chiefs Reform Call Sparks Inquiry
Phineas Pierce testified at a fire hearing that administration should be reformed. He urged hiring a West Point trained manager and argued for underground wiring and keeping floor space limits. Marcus Williams questioned the department’s firefighting on tire incidents. The committee planned to conclude hearings after Chief Webber testifies this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phineas Pierce
Mr. Lee
Mr. Pierce
West Point
Webber
Fitch
Marcus Williams
Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
Hecht
Lincoln
Lee
South
Brockton Denies Impending Elastic Web Trust
A Brockton source rejects rumors of an elastic web trust. The piece outlines a two year old agreement among web manufacturers to fix prices and quality across mills in Brockton Chelsea Hopedale Easthampton Rockland Hudson Lowell Bridgeport Norwalk Camden and shows leaders defend independence. It notes labor ties and argues only national and international legislation can curb any perceived monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Boston
Boston Paper
Gore
Congress
Hopedale Mills
Drapers
Glendale
Easthampton
Chelsea
Hopedale
Rockland
Hudson and Lowell
Massachusetts
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Connecticut
Camden
N. J
Herbert Rapp
Post
Goring
The
Leather
Combine
New England
Senate Delays Mantle Seat Vote Amid Privilege Clash
Washington March 29 after a lengthy debate the Senate postponed deciding Mantle's Montana Senate seat as debate over a personal privilege statement from Mr Power consumed time. The body then moved to executive business approving several nominations including consuls and marshals and confirming Risley as minister to Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Mantle
Montana
Power
Washington Post
Turpie
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Gorman
Senate
Max Judd
Missouri
Vienna
William H. Sims
Columbus
Miss
Risley
Denmark
Cleveland Likely to Call Extra Session on Tariff
Washington March 29 Mr Cleveland hinted to several Congressmen that he will convene an extra session to handle the tariff question. No date yet set but expected to begin in September or October. Details remain undecided. Representative Springer said enactment as early as May is unlikely at the regular session. an extra session would speed a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Cleveland
Congress
Representative Springer
Illinois
Committee
Easter Reception at Music Hall for Home for Aged Couples
The Easter reception for the Home for Aged Couples is set for Tuesday evening April 4 from 6 to 11 o'clock at Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
NOL PROSSE FOR BLAISDELL
Far River March 29 The Bar Association executive committee met again with Judge Blaisdell and will report soon. He denies taking bribes and an affidavit cited a client paying for advice. The court record shows judgment against the affiant, suggesting no bribery. The committee may find charges unproved and the judge might close his office to avoid suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far River
The
Bar Association
Blaisdell
Prison doctor outlines Harris powder plan
Sinc Sina details prison physician Dr Irvine stating that on Sunday C W Harris reported a severe nervous headache. Harris asked for ten powders of ten grains each and was told he could have them only with guard supervision to prevent self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinc Sina
N. Y
Irvine
C. W. Harris
Harris
Probating Will of Hon. J. H. Carleton Expected
Haverhill reports strong interest as probate of the late Hon. J. H. Carleton’s will unfolds. Most estate goes to Mrs. Flint during her lifetime, with public bequests including $25,000 to Haverhill City Hospital and $10,000 for Whittier homestead upkeep. Inventory estimated between $350,000 and $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
J. H. Carleton
Flint
Haverhill City Hospital
Whittier
Fires in Fall River Cause $4000 in Damage This Month
Fire at Merchants' Mill picker room caused $1000 damage while the mill ran. A second blaze destroyed Ovila A. Guy's grocery store on Thirty seventh street, with damages exceeding $3000. The latter fire was the nineteenth within Fall River this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Merchants’ Mill
Thirty-seventh Street
Ovila A. Guy
Wreck of schooner William H. Jordan near Grand Bruit
A telegram from Captain Carew reports the schooner William H. Jordan owned by Loring B. Haskell wrecked at Grand Bruit Newfoundland while fishing the hali but fishery. The 86 ton vessel built in Essex in 1834 was insured for 6000 dollars in the China Mutual. the crew were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glorcester
Carew
William H. Jordan
Loring B. Haskell
Grand Bruit
Newfoundland
Essex
China Mutual
Cook Ellen Connelley Dies After Fire at Carroll Street
Brooklyn reported Ellen Connelley a 72 year old cook at 239 Carroll Street died when her clothing ignited in the kitchen range fire this morning. Fire officials stated the cause was likely clothing ignition during meal preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ellen Connelley
Carroll Street
Passover Memorial Services by Hebrew Messianic Association
The Hebrew Messianic Association of Boston will hold Passover memorial services at Park Street Church commencing March 30 at 7 o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Messianic Association of Boston
Park Street Church
Death in Dover Area: Samuel F Decatur Dies of Heart Disease
Samuel F. Decatur of Rollingford collapsed and died this afternoon from heart disease while working in a woods near his home. He was about 50, leaves a wife, and formerly lived in Somersworth where he ran a drug business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Samuel F. Decatur
Rollingford
Somersworth
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Waltham
E. N. Clarke
Brown St
Washington St
U. P
Barrett
Boston & Maine—Grocers
B. F. Allen Co
Charles S. Perkins
Dicer
Soch
Conrad
Merrimac Print House
Winter St
NOL Prosse
Washburn Credit CO
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Geo. F. Washburn
King of Credit Men
Gloucester
National Supply CO
J. Brodie
Graves
Maryland
Signa
Ture
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Brookline Gas Light
Brookline Gas Light Company
City of
Hampden Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Brookline
Brighton
Beacon St
Robert Amory
NEW England Mutual
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Lenj
F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Carrie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
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