A Slight Balance on Hand Proposed Improvement in the Delivery System
Washington Oct 2 The Blaine statement shows the Pan American conference appropriation of 125000 adequate for the gathering expenses. The inspection tour cost 46495, payrolls 24568, traveling 4749, stenographers 13229, rent 6200, office expenses 5446, printing 8162, other costs left within 2011 of total. Delegates expenses ranged 130 to 3240. Notable amounts went to Carnegie Bliss Coolidge Hanson, with others to Henderson Studebaker Estee Davis and Walker.
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Washington
SredAn
Blaine
Andrew Carnegie
William H. Trescott
State Department
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Carnegie
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Mr. Hanson
Mr. Flint
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Clement Studebaker
Indiana
Morris W. Estee
California
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Walker
South America
Decreasing the Bonded Debt Record Hit in Treasury Report
Treasury figures show a monthly bonded debt reduction of 42,316,240, the largest since refunding under Sherman. In the first nineteen months of this administration, the decrease totals 205,714,410, averaging 10,827,074 monthly, well above Cleveland era declines.
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Treasury Department
United States
Sherman
Cleveland
Special Delivery System Proposed To Notify When Offices Closed
A Postoffice Department proposal suggests placing notices at closed offices when special delivery letters arrive. The aim is to inform recipients that a letter is at the post office so they can collect it promptly. Current practice often leaves letters undelivered if recipients are away, delaying delivery until the next carrier run.
Omission Found in Tariff Bill on Tobacco Drawbacks
An important omission was detected in the enrolled tariff bill. Section 30, originally stricken and restored, was left out, affecting drawback on smoking and manufactured tobacco and snuff held by manufacturers in unbroken packages. With the reductions set to take effect in January, Congress can correct this error next session by supplemental legislation.
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Senate
Congress
Harrison’s Ten Month Nomination Record Reveals Broad Appointments
The ten month session closed with President Harrison sending 3557 nominations to the Senate, nearly all confirmed except twelve, implying around 4500 appointees. Many were postmasters as the public growth expanded offices, plus census related temporary appointments. Cleveland’s first session listed 2696 nominations in eight months.
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Harrison
Senate
Cleveland
Dutiable Silk Manufacture Clarified by Assistant Secretary Spaulding
Assistant Secretary Spaulding told Boston customs officials that the recent import described as ligature silk is not silk thread or sewing silk. It is classified as a manufacture of silk and dutiable at 50 percent ad valorem.
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Spaulding
Boston
Collector at New Bedford Appoints James Taylor
The President appointed James Taylor of Massachusetts as collector of customs for the district of New Bedford to succeed Weston Howland whose term has expired.
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New Bedford
James Taylor
Massachusetts
District of
Weston Howland
Advance in Price to Be Made by Brussels Carpet Trust
A St Louis Times report notes the Brussels carpet trust will raise prices 25 to 20 percent. The McKinley bill lifts carpet duty to 60 percent, preserving domestic manufacturing and widening the price gap with English goods, which had been largely shut out.
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New York
St. Louis
The
Times
Brussels
England
Brick Manufacturers Win End to Building Trades Boycott
New York on October 2 reports the Brick Manufacturers' Association secured a complete victory as the board of walking delegates of the building trades officially declared the boycott over.
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New York
Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Board of Walking
Building Trades
Market declines and speculative notes in August report
The August statement of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy shows a net decrease after charges of 349000, triggering bear selling and an erratic session that ends with an overall about 18 percent drop. The piece notes firming coppers and strong Mexican Central, discusses stake in Cambria Iron and Fitchburg earnings, and cites plans to issue stock by Cambria and capital expansion across rail and streetcar sectors.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Money shortages noted as Treasury prepayment aids market
Treasury prepayment of interest on government bonds tops $10,000,000 with Boston banks receiving a large share while New York banks lead Boston. A New York correspondent notes hope of money tightening in 60 to 90 days, suggesting foreign capital may be drawn to the U.S. if European money demand stays high.
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Pennsylvania Steel Company
Treasury Department
Boston
New York
New York Daily
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Europe
Niles Building
School Street
Market Outlook and London Rates Move in Sync
A New York operator notes a post decline rally but cautions on tariff outcomes and silver legislation. Bank of England rate is expected to rise next week due to London money demand, with wages talks on Ene road seen amicable. Sterling remains strong, fueling thoughts of gold exports and potential bears covering positions.
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New York
Congress
Bank of England
London
Ene
Sterling Exchange
Government civil service exam opens for clerks and copyists
Yesterday in Room 145 Postoffice building Washington a civil service examination was held for entry into the departmental service. Ten applicants sought copyist positions and ten sought clerks with special service also in demand. Subjects included stenography and typewriting with entrance grades commonly 900 1000 and 1200. Today another exam for railway mail service.
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Postoffice
Washington
October Investments in Ohio Bonds by Lamprecht Brothers
Lamprecht Bros and Co list October bonds at their Devonshire street bank offering savings bank eligible securities across New England. Ohio bonds appeal due to no default history by any city or county and Vermont law favors such issues with no indebtedness limit. Ohio bonds claim strong public faith, credit comparable to Massachusetts towns, and yield 1 to 2 percent higher income for investors.
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Messrs. Lamprecht Bros. & Co
Devonshire Street
New England
Ohio
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Publications in Boston Commonwealth Saturday Oct 4
Contents include Industrial Education for Boys by Edward E Hale Fine Art in Boston by John Langdon Stilman Recent Criticism of the New Public Library by Frederick E Goodrich Jottings and Observations Ivy Georgia Allen by Margaret Fairfax The Societies of Boston third Paper The Cotton Centennial Celebration by Edward E Hale Fleeting Shows Dorgtily Lundy Feminine Eric a Brae Its Architecture at Harvard reply to Mr Van Grant Commonwealth subscription details and address 25 Bromfield Street Boston Mass.
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Boston
John Langdon Stilman
New Public Library
Frederick £. Goodrich
Ivy Georgia Allen
Margaret Fairfax
the Societies of Boston
Edward E. Hale
Dorgtily Lundy
Eric-a- Brae
Harvard
van Grant
West End elevated plan spans Harrison Avenue route to Water Streets
The West End Street Railway Company outlines a 4.90 mile elevated route from Roxbury Post Office to Charlestown Neck via Washington, Harrison and Hawley streets. It seeks city cooperation and eminent domain to acquire Bedford Avon street properties and parts of Old South Church holdings. Chief obstacle is securing estates from Ferris heirs and adjacent firms.
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West End
Whitney
Washington Street
Tremont Street
Harrison Avenue
Summer Street
Hawley Street
Water Street
Devonshire Street
Adams Square
Haymarket Square
New Washington Street
Charlestown
Charlestown Neck
Boston
Federal Street
Park Square
Kneeland Street
Roxbury Post Office
South Boston
Roxbury Postoffice
Bedford
Edward M.and
Mortimer C. Ferris
Bedford Street
Avon Street
Jordan, Marsh & Co
C. F. Hovey & Co
Milk Street
Hawley
Old South Church Corporation
Spring Lane
Old South Meeting House
Lee & Shepard, Winksey, Jesser & Co
Hooper, Lewis & Co
Thorp & Adams
Latger
Bedford and
Avon Streets
Wingate P. Sargent & Babcock
Commission Merchants
Lining Woods
Putnam & Wallen
Jewel
Knight’s Living
Charles D. Surette
Charles
Bedford-Avon Street
West End Company
Con
West End elevated railroad takes real estate under eminent domain
The passage notes the West End's claim to property for an elevated railroad and shows Section 8 allowing acquisition of land or rights by eminent domain after route approval. It details filing with the county registry, determination of damages, and procedures mirroring highway takings, even if owners resist.
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Down Town
F. Hovey & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
West End
Saich Elevated
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Officers Re elected and rowing events at Harvard
At the class of 1893 annual meeting officers were unanimously reelected including President B W Trafford and Captain J Wiggin. Debt noted about 600 with a base surplus from baseball. $50 allotted to crew. Freshman candidates surged to 84. race planned for Oct 18 finishing at Union boat house. Weld Rowing Club to run four oared races. Tennis team, Shaw and Chase defeated Orcutt and Potter 6-0 6-2 to earn Harvard intercollegiate berth.
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B. W. Trafford
J. D. Upton
C. Schurz
W C. Douglass
J. Wiggin
J. E. Burgess
S. W. Ellsworth
P. D. Stone
Perkins
Union Boat House
Weld Rowing Club
Q. A. Shaw
S. Chase
W. D. Orcutt
H. 8. Potter
Harvard
F. H. Hovey
L.S
H. Tallant
Obituary notices and sales listings in today’s paper
The page lists fruit house sales by Leonard and Co Horatio Harris Snow and Co at 3 pm 10 am 12 pm and notes multiple obituaries including Caroline Emery Francis I Emery Mary Ann Farrar George Furbish Ann Fisher William Gardner Elmer Haraden Annie Parker and M C Warren with ages ranging from 16 to 85 and funeral details for Farrar set for Oct 4 including a 1:30 pm time in the residence
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Leonard & Co
Horatio Harris & Co
Fruit—Snow & Co
Emery
Caroline Sweetser Emery
Francis I. Emery
Frederick Jones
Farrar
Abington
Mary Ann Farrar
M. Furbish
William A. Gardner
Haraden
South Boston
Elmer N. Haraden
Parker
Longwood
Annie H
John Brooks Parker
Warren
Brookline
M. C. Warren
Exhibition of Foreign and Domestic Lamps on Display
An extensive display showcases lamps with safe burners and founts for reading and general light. Highlights include extension piano lamps banquet lamps reading lamps and onyx pedestal lamps. The exhibit covers all price ranges and invites inspection in the dinner set hall and front atrium floor via elevator access.
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Hood
Stath Street
Cambria Iron Company
Drexel & Co
Thomas Iron Company
Fitchburg
New York & New England
Fitchbure
Smoot
Cammack
Newton Street Railway Company
NEW Publications
Boston Commonwealth
Edward EF. Hale
Commonwealth
Bromfield Street
Water Streets
MR. Cleveland
Marion
Ryder
Galena
A. P. Bicknell
Great Head
Ayer—Witherspoon
A. S. Twombly
Dana Earns
Susan M.arie Bun Ers
Leighton Parks
Denis M. Bunker
Eleanor
Alpheus H. Hardy Cameron— Morrison
Avon
W. Osgood
S. D. Cameron
Christe Belle Morrison
Crandon Bean
Chelsea
Perry Bush
Charles F. Crandon
Jennie May
Albro G. Bean
Choate Hurchill
W. Sprague
Charles Choate
Alice Bradford
Thomas L. Churchill
Draper—Taylor
Medway
R. K. Harlow
Charles E. Draper
Mary E. Taylor
Farmer—Dennison
Elmer E. Young
J. P
Frederick C. K. Farmer
May Dennison
Lyons—Chatwin
Cambridge
George W. Durell
James Lyons
Ada Chatwin
Smith—King
Dorchester
John
China
Franklin ST
P. Q
Boston Gaslight Co
Boston Gaslight Company
Endicott Street
Causeway Street
Cross Street
Union Street
Dock Square
Cornhill
Adams
Scollay Square
Eliot Street
F. P. Addicks
Roxbury
Elizabeth Curtis
Rockland Street
Colege
W. C. Collar
Roxbury Latin School
A. H. Buck
Boston University
Lucia M. Peabody
A. N. van Daell
Institute of Technology
Misa Curtis
Bradford Academy
M. C. Barstow
Chauncy Hall School
Boylston Street
Copley Square
Lucy Whellock
Belmont School
Belmont, Mass
Old Cushing Place
Mansion House
Fo Marding
A.M
Itarv
Julius A. Palmer, Jr
Algo
Charles St
Hubbard
Newbury Street
Weloek
D. G. Hubbard
Ireland
Louisburg Square
PBS
G. van Dusen Cook
Madame Marches
Paris
Harcourt Studios
Irvington Street
Back Bay
H. C. Barnabee
the Bostonians
Howard M. Dow
B. A. Robinson
Phillips Brooks
D.D
Helen M. Knowlton
Frederick Bayles Allen
Jeannette van Buren
Clarendon Street
Trinity
Merchants’ National Bank
State Street
Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers Railroad
Saime
Chichester
Draggiat
Mall Name
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison My
Philads
Pa Gev
Gvaudwin & CO
Agenits
Baton
Lalter Chambers
Cor
Exeter and
Blagden Sts
WM. C. Codman
J. G. Freeman
Kilby Street
Mt. Vernon Place
J. Murray Howe
Chester Square
Jamaica Plain
A. J. Lane
Manchester
N. H
Charlesgate East
Neweury St
Bristol
Col. Boylston and
Clarendon Streets
Sohn Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire St
Insurance
American Insurance Co
Messrs
George Croshaw & CO
Francis Peabody
J. W. Field
Benry
Mechanics’ Fair
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
Association
Huntinging
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
Edward Harrigan
Mr. Harrigan
Bostonians
Karl, MacDonald & Bbarnabee, Propra
DeKoven and Smith
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Boston Philarmonic Orchestra
Bernhard Listemann
Mme
Sophie Zela
Fritz Giese
Steele Mackay§T
Pridge
Bronson Howard
Sienandoah
Hollis Rari Fee
Isaac B. Rich
James O'Neill
Henry Irving
Hollis St
Faust
Gaiety Theatre
Maggie Mitchell
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Miss de Clarke
Addison
Ryan
Grand Opera House
Katie Putname
Eve
Annie Ward
Tiffany
Howard Atheneum
Copartnership Notices
Harry
Stedman
Hartford
Connecticut
Carl E. Steere
Said
James H. Wheeler, Jr
Newton
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Henry 5. Redfield
Henry A. Redfield
Stedman, Steere & Wheeler
A. D
Harry B. Stedman
Henry S. Redfeld
Suffolk
F E. Steere
James A. Wheeler, Jr
William A. Gaston
State OF Connecticut
Henry
Leonard Monsf
Notary Public
Isran
George A. Farlow
Richardson, Hill & CO
Lenton
Jackson
N. H. Carter Notch
J. M. Perkins
S. B. Holman & CO
Hawley St
Quincy House
Hi. A. Wales
Bridgeport
Cona
Ake
the Buildings Cleaning CO
South St
Custom House
AY &Co