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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
2
Raymond Syndicate buys three Northampton Providence stores including Hubbell Furnishings Larham's Pearce's and a Harvard Square Cambridge shoe shop. All stock goes on sale Monday with prices at quarter to half Harvard, promising substantial discounts. Call 2805 Boston for cash sale options.
Amid the Spain war prices rise sharply for flour bread and canned goods. Bread weight drops to fourteen ounces for a sixteen ounce loaf while price rises about 6 percent. Canned beef tomatoes and lamb see 12 to 40 percent increases.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords paid emotional tributes to the late Mr. Gladstone. A. J. Balfour led the Commons address to the Queen calling for a public funeral. Leaders from all sides praised Gladstone’s moral example and worldwide sympathies. The funeral date remains undecided, with Westminster Abbey favored.
The New York cruiser crew in Key West on May 20 subscribed over 500 dollars to purchase a new bell. The old bell was a gift from the Seventh Regiment of New York, and crew members protest the regiment’s response to enlistment.
Fall River May 27 Herm an Georgy keeper of the Borden Flats lighthouse has been instructed by H M Shepard of the United States navy to watch for Spanish war vessels and to contact the department at once if anything suspicious is observed.
The Commanders' Union of Knights Templars in New England met at the Parker House for a monthly dinner. Rear Admiral George Belknap spoke on naval power of European nations, addressing 125 past commanders and comparing strengths since the early 1900s.
A fragment discusses comparing naval strength with England and other countries. It mentions Alex Shearer as a possible figure of interest, though the context remains unclear.
Dun and Bradstreet report Western prosperity overcomes Eastern timidity with rising trade. May rail earnings and clearing-house payments climb, while wheat receipts reach 5.88 million bushels the week, and exports from Atlantic ports top 7.96 million bushels in three weeks. Textile mills show improved activity, wool prices firm amid government orders, and boot and shoe shipments stay above prior years.
The Very Rev George Granville Bradley says he learned the Gladstone family's wishes for Mr Gladstone's burial and chose a spot in the north transept of Westminster Abbey. The plan, supported by an express vote of the House of Commons, will be recorded in Parliament for as long as it lasts.
Telegrams arrive from around the world at Hawarden Castle as the Czar in English says he mourns the decease of the great statesman Nicholas Gladstone and expresses sincere sympathy for the bereavement and world wide regret.
London May 2 Queen Victoria sent condolences to Miss Helen Gladstone noting deep sympathy for her mother and family with the signed message reflecting royal sorrow over the sad news.
Eight thousand American troops are being embarked at San Francisco on the City of Pekin and Australia for a westward march toward the Philippines. Simultaneously 8000 to 10000 Spanish soldiers are loaded at Barcelona for an eastward voyage to reinforce Manila. The race to reach the Philippine Islands begins with Dewey awaiting both sides.
The report notes heavy fall business with many orders ahead and rising leather quotations. Chicago packer hides strengthen while country hides anticipate a possible reaction after gains. Weekly failures total 250 in the United States, 29 in Canada, versus last year’s 248 and 37.
Bradstreet's review notes strong foreign demand at good prices for most American agricultural products, highlighting this as the leading feature of the nation's trade. It also cites an almost uniformly good crop situation as an important supporting link in the trade expansion.
The harbor of Santiago is defended by Morro Castle and another fort, shore batteries, block houses, and torpedo mines. Presently the cruiser Reina Mercedes and the merchant cruiser Brazil with four guns, plus small gun boats, are in the harbor. The cut originated from photos for the New York Herald.
The article argues the large favorable balance of trade strengthens the economy and will meet foreign demands now and in the future. It emphasizes a solid money market influence and enduring market resilience.
Webster Hall members agreed to parade on Labor Day and were asked to assemble next Thursday evening for a lecture by Mr. William N. Osgood on the Legal Rights of Employees.
In the case of William D. Drury versus Paul Butler and Adelbert Ames as administrators of the late Benjamin F. Butler a verdict of 1130 dollars is sustained for damages for neglect of General Butler to properly conduct a suit for Drury where he acted as counsel.
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