Postmaster Coveney Pushes Pneumatic Tube Mail For Boston
Postmaster Coveney endorses a pneumatic tube system to move mail between the Boston post office stations and sub stations. He notes Philadelphia plans a citywide network for mail and packages costing about 300000 dollars with annual upkeep near 94000 dollars. Coveney argues Boston streets will soon be too crowded for mail wagons, making the system a necessity.
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Coveney
Boston
Philadelphia
Colonel Coveney
Thief and Receiver Arrested Over Jewelry Theft
Alphonso W. Mitchell of Chelsea formerly employed by Nathan H. Daniels of 35 Congress Street was arrested for stealing $76 worth of jewelry from his employer. Mitchell allegedly sold it to Louis J. Wyman, a Devonshire Street jewelry dealer, who was detained on receipt of stolen property charges. Wyman claims the items were Mitchell’s.
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Alphonso W. Mitchell
Chelsea
Nathan H. Daniels
Congress Street
Mitchell
Louis J. Wyman
Devonshire Street
Unfounded fever fears cited by Boston school district
The school committee and the Board of Health say they know of no scarlet fever or diphtheria outbreak in the Mather school district in South Boston. Officials stress no pending epidemic and urge calm while investigations continue.
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Board of Health
Mather
South
Boston
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Bury the Wires Campaigns and Public Safety Calls
Boston residents press early action to bury overhead power lines after deadly fires. The Boston Electric Light Company signals readiness to install underground cables, citing safety, insulation limits, and cost as acceptable for long term benefits.
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Boston Electric Light Company
Firemen safety amid Edison wire plan in Back Bay Fens
A Boston report shows firemen shocked by overhead wires at Eliot street and outlines a push by Fire Commissioners to remove wires. The Postman notes tests with forty five lights in Back Bay Fens, cites accidents, and urges wire removal despite failed legislative bills.
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Eliot Street
Board of Fire Commissioners
Back Bay
Dover
Beacon Streets
Water Front
Grady
Cornelius Donovan
Ladder 17
Maple Place
Hecht
Federal Street
Reagan
Adams
Comen
Edison Company
Tals Ap
Speed decision on cruiser Columbia under trial make public
The Ledger reports the trial board of the cruiser Columbia has set official speed at 22.8 knots and states a premium of 350000 dollars is assured.
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Philadelphia
the Ledger
Columbia
Raphael Is in the Mind on Lip and Rage
Raphael & Co announces a bankruptcy stock sale of men and boys winter overcoats suits and ultrsters at less than half price. The Boston clothing trade hails it as a historic event and a major value opportunity for shoppers.
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Scott
Sante & Bowne
N.Y
Raphael
Raphael & Co
Boston
London
Louise Michel
Barcelona
Lyceum
Pallas
Martinez Campos
United States
Chicago
Haymarket
Nelson Monument
Montreal
Overcoat Sale Offers Bargains on Men's Outerwear
A local advertisement markets men's overcoats at deep discounts. Items include 100 Blue Chinchilla overcoats priced at 85 dollars, 75 Ulsters for 6.50, 200 heavy blue beaver coats at 8 dollars, 150 Kersey and Melton coats for 10 dollars, 60 hooded alsters at 10 dollars, and 200 tailor made kersey coats for 15 dollars, all with higher original prices listed.
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Kersey and Melton
Boys Overcoats and Suits Sale Prices Listed
An ad lists numerous boys clothing deals including Cape Overcoats at 1.00, Extra Long Ulsters at 2.85, All-Wool Ulsters at 3.60, and various price points for overcoats and suits from 1.10 to 5.00. The promotions emphasize large quantities and steep discounts.
Boynton Named Boston Post Office Inspector in Charge
Thomas J. Boynton of Vermont was appointed post office inspector in charge at Boston Massachusetts. The division covers the New England States and Boynton previously held the role under the Cleveland administration before resigning early in Harrison's term.
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Washington
Thomas J. Boynton
Vermont
Boston
Mass
New England
Boynton
Cleveland
Harrison
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Kersey
American Mills
Globe Mills
THE
J.B. Barnaby CO
Washington ST
Clobe Theatre
Manf’g, CO
Heart of Wheels
Summer ST
Shawmut Furniture CO
Shawmut Ave
Beston
Edward Miller &Co
Meriden, Conn
Colorado
Providence
Springfield
Worcester
Orress A. C
Institutes Haverhill
Post
Friend OF
LABOR
T. J. Moore
Trades’ Council
Painters’ Union
Mr. Moore
Paine
All Union
Toledo Blade
Lincoln Street
Kneeland Street
Columbia F. Ures
Harvard
Edward H. Hylan
Beach Street
Washburn Credit CO
BURN, vane + Cine Mats Genin
Gvankee
Moscow
OLD South Clothing CO
Washington Street
Barney & Berry
OLD South Clothing
Belfast
Switz
Etsy Ra
Smith Bros
Vankee
Chiffonnieres
Portland
Furniture
Hale Pain Lem Dental Co
Boylston
Hatters’ Union
G. S. Guyer & Co
Hampden Street
Guyer & Co
Garment Workers, District Council No. 2
United Garment Workers
White Brothers
Chauncy Street
Aras
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