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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1889
Page
2
The Boston Heating Company faces mounting troubles with costly construction and disputed causes of failure. Experts discuss pipe materials cast versus wrought iron, return pipe issues, asbestos covering, and vast past spending. Coal bins, boilers, and central plant costs are scrutinized as the firm contemplates its uncertain future.
The Fall River market report shows a more active week with increased sales and bidding. Despite uncertain conditions and sluggish cloth movements, buyers retain faith in a market recovery, with the list prepared by G. M. Haffards & Co., stock brokers.
Tailequah Nov 8 All council contests settled and prepared to consider government sale of the strip. Tomorrow Chief Mayes will present the offer and read his message. Mayes favors a plan to submit the issue to a special election if the government pursues Noble’s outline, while cattlemen push in the lobby.
Haumwax Nova Scotia November 8 The captured schooner David J Adams remains in Admiralty Court with an order for sale tied to receipt of funds. Dominion government attorney R L Borden moved for delay until next Wednesday when Meagher and Drysdale expect to receive one-eighth from their U S clients.
The Standard Oil Company purchased the Globe Refinery of this city the Freedom Refinery and the Craig Pipe Line to the Washington oil fields. The Globe Refinery is among the largest in the country and has long been a thorn in Standard Oil’s side as an independent operator.
Woodward and Company offer the lowest prices and the largest stock of drug store goods at their shop near Tremont Street, 52 Bromfield street, promising a broad selection for daily purchases.
Harrisburg reports the Credit Mobilier of America settlement. $40,000 paid to the treasury settles taxes for eighteen years. The company had valued its stock at 50 cents a share, claiming moribund status, while suits sought broader taxation. Union Pacific, owner of all shares, faced claims over valuable property subject to tax, now adjusted to $20 per share based on last market price.
Dayton New Mexico reports heavy snow with eight foot drifts, thousands of cattle dead, twenty thousand sheep perished, scarce hay, stockmen offering $100 per ton. Texline passengers trapped, cooking cattle for food. Pureo Colorado notes hurricane winds and blocked trains, worse conditions on the divide as new snowstorms hit the Raton Mountains.
Acropolis says Greece rejects binding Crete promises while Germany backs Turkish sovereignty. Other dispatches note Russian cavalry on the Austrian frontier, Crete’s peaceful return, and Osman Digna amassing forces near Dongola with Egyptian reinforcement ordered.
In St. John’s election yesterday the Thorburn government fell. Attorney General Winter Colonial Secretary Fenelon and Surveyor General Penny, pro confederate cabinet members, were defeated by a strong pro Whiteway plurality. The Assembly will see Whiteway with twenty four supporters as the bait act controversy shapes the result.
A Yarmouth special says wreckage washed ashore at Port Maitland and a vessel five miles out in the bay was seen drifting with the tide. The dismasted ship's decks were swept and no living person aboard. Wreckage includes a name board fragment bearing Annie and a box addressed to W. K. Chapman of Dorchester, suggesting the vessel struck Espery Ledge during the night.
Meagre particulars arrive from Yaquina City Oregon of nine drowning victims after a Parker family of nine including parents and seven children, plus man named Waggoner, tried to cross from Newport to South Beach. Their boat swamped midway and all drowned except Parker.
From Fast St Louis comes word that about eighty head of cattle have died at Hunter's Station six miles east of the National Stock Yards within three weeks. The fever is reported to have spread to some cattle sent to the yards and fear grows that the disease may spread further.
New York on November 8 Justice Andrews granted Mrs. Flack 30 dollars per week alimony from Sheriff Flack pending divorce proceedings and 500 dollars for counsel fees.
Judge Pike concludes James P. Cusack died July 29 in Newburyport when attempting to steal a ride. The finding states no other person is to blame besides Soccanen, with the train incident resulting in death and the case closed.
In many homes the shadow of disease on wife and mother lifts with the Favorite Prescription. The article touts Dr. Pierce’s remedy as a powerful cure for women’s ailments, promising renewed happiness and healthier family life through its use.
In Brownsburg Rock Bridge county a magistrate court clash left Henry Miller killed and Dr. P J Walker fatally wounded. Mrs Walker and other bystanders were also slain or wounded as Dan and William Miller were shot. Sheriff leads posse to scene.
President Harrison proclaims Montana’s admission to the Union after a constitutional process in the Territory of Montana. The act of Congress and Montana’s constitutional ratification met the prescribed conditions, making Montana the 44th state effective November 8, 1889. The proclamation records the official approval and sealing by the President in Washington.
A set of diverse items from the era include a Mexican Senate passage on a negro colonization bill, unrest at Marshall hat factory in Fall River with wages cut from 244 to about 1 per day, and rumors about Lord Wolseley visiting America to attend a General Lee monument unveiling. Additional notes cover a New Hampshire Soldiers Home vote to Tilton, financier Frank South heading to Canada amid creditor claims, a mutilated body near Lake Johanna, and other social and labor developments.
Last evening the Universalist Fair attracted visitors with lively booths and enticing goods. Misses Grace Small Adele Pigeon Lizzie Dutton Blanche Hassee Dora Sprague Eleanor Morse and Anna Burnham acted in A Precious Pickle. Later the Damon family performed pieces including concert overture and violin solos. The fair closes at 9 o'clock.
Yesterday afternoon a wagon belonging to E A Dunn of 52 Shawmut avenue collided with William Dahl's carriage on Park Street. Rosa Dahl was thrown from the carriage with slight injuries while the other driver was also thrown from his seat. The carriage sustained heavy damage.
Officers Sheehan and Groton yesterday afternoon arrested Frank Rose alias Melrose and Morris Griffin for robbing Thomas Green of a silver watch and chain on Portland Street.
Officer Whitman of Station 4 arrested George Clark yesterday afternoon at Brock ton for the larceny of a gold watch valued at thdses Gordon and Bergen 281 Washington.
Directors present the twenty sixth annual report for year ending Sept 30 1889. Gross earnings 7 726 311 33. Net earnings 1 996 035 30 after taxes, interest, and rentals. Dividends declared 3% on Jan 1 and July 1 1889. Passenger and freight tonnage for year. new steamer Puritan cost about 1 200 000. Loss of steamer Bristol prompts construction of new iron boat Plymouth. Construction charges itemized. bond issue up to 1 000 000 sought. Plan to continue eliminating grade crossings to boost safety and efficiency.
A Boston meeting at Young's Hotel discussed completing arrangements for the Home for Aged Couples fair opening November 18 at Horticultural Hall. Speakers highlighted veteran residents with notable past careers, fundraising efforts, and the need for endowments to sustain care without public charity stigma. The next meeting is November 12 at Park Street Church vestry.
Davis and Reath, carpet manufacturers of Philadelphia, made an assignment yesterday to protect creditors. Liabilities are between 35,000 and 40,000 with assets between 40,000 and 50,000. Dulness of trade cited as cause. Also notes weekly business failures nationwide and Canada with totals from Dun & Co and Bradstreet's. Salmon River Paper Company of Malone New York seeks and receives creditor extension. liabilities 100,000 to 150,000, assets likely higher. company intends to pay in full and mills continue running.
The Balmoral Choir wowed a packed Steinway Hall audience last Saturday with Scots and Americans alike in attendance. Noted figures including Ex Mayor Seth Low Walter Damrosch and Andrew Carnegie praised the performances. The New York crowd was large, enthusiastic, and many could not gain admission. The chorus is to perform at Tremont Temple on Tuesday Nov 19, likely to draw a strong Caledonian reception.
Dr W C Hanscomy of Minneapolis Minn endorses Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for relief of sleeplessness and nervousness during convalescence from acute rheumatism. He reports the results were all he desired and cites personal use in a case.
A Cambridge social club project advances after a Wadsworth Hall meeting presided by Mayor Gilmore. A committee including J. J. Myers and Charles W. Eliot plans incorporation and purchasing the James estate for up to 20000 dollars. 300 members to be admitted with many eminent signatories listed.
Judge McKim of the Probate Court yesterday issued a writ of habeas corpus to bring George Francis Train before the court this forenoon. Dr E S Boland will testify as an expert on Train's mental condition.
A Back Bay resident urges readers to oppose another license for a stable behind 120 Commonwealth Avenue. The writer notes repeated attempts by property owners to use a narrow 16 foot passage and cites opposition from ex Mayors, physicians, and residents. Hearing before the Board of Health at 12 Beacon Street is upcoming, with call for community action to block the nuisance.
Officers arrested Cornelius Cohen for receiving five tons of hay and 100 bushels of oats stolen from O Nute and Son. Also noted is Kansas Investment Company’s semi annual statement praising safety and fair interest. Caen office listed at 101 Devonshire Street.
An 1889 testimonial touts Murdock's Liquid Food as a cure for morphine habit and related ailments. It claims dramatic mental and physical recovery, notes a long patient narrative from Henry Price of German Town, Pennsylvania, and offers a money-back guarantee after a four week trial.
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