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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
8
The Boston wholesale liquidation plan for nine banks faces stubborn opposition as syndicate managers reportedly seek more stock. Bank officials say a senior syndicate member has toured savings banks to boost support, while stockholders are offered premiums above the public circular.
No interest on credit accounts with no inquiries. Buy now and pay deposits, with goods delivered immediately and balances paid weekly or monthly. A full building of Men s Women s and Children s clothing invites families to shop, with evening hours for price and system exploration.
Former British solicitor-general Sir Edward Clarke declines Plymouth branch invitation to the Anglo-American League. He argues such a society is unnecessary and could provoke mishievous actions, urging focus on peaceful ties with Britain and the United States and suggesting Anglo German French and Russian leagues as more needed.
Governor Wolcott confirms U S burial aid under general orders 141 to cover transport and burial costs for deceased soldiers. The state will contribute 55 dollars from 1898 funds, while federal and state support totals 70 dollars for those who died after September 9, 1898. Earlier deaths receive no state or federal funeral aid.
Albany Oct 7 Governor Black was asked to dismiss Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner from the New York city district attorney post. Colonel Lovell H Jerome filed the request after the appellate division of the Supreme Court ruled Gardiner guilty of a misdemeanor for removing James J Flood an authe veteran from his department without charges.
Mayor Van Wyck received a threatening letter from General C. H. T. Collis dated October 6 1898. Collis warned of public chastisement if news matters were fed to journalists reflecting on him. The mayor said he would pursue investigations into any department despite threats.
Three witnesses General Greene Colonel Lee and Major Hersey testified before the war investigating commission. They praised overall American army supply in the Spanish war while noting some hardships and excessive rules. Major Hersey lauded Camp Wikoff and Montauk and described camp conditions at Tampa Santiago and Roosevelt Rough Riders.
The British Provinces apple crop is expected to total about 1,000,000 bushels this season. Steamer shipments from Yarmouth bring large consignments to the local market, with some runs by Yarmouth Boston and Prince Edward exceeding 1000 barrels. Importers plan to use small sailing vessels to reduce costs and ship full cargoes. The Adelaide from Can ning NS first appeared with 1552 barrels, docked at Central wharf for temporary storage by Chapin Bros, followed by the Ethel B from Port Williams NS with 1324 barrels for the same firm.
Washington reports Surgeon General Sternberg submitted to the war commission a medical department memo noting 192 regular officers allowed with 13 vacancies and 23 absent on sick leave since war began. He cites 650 contract surgeons used and praises civil service division and brigade surgeons. He adds hospital corps grew from 800 to over 6000 trained to provide initial care.
Readable entries show various sizes and quantities of clothes wringers and garden hoses with price points. Includes 15 ft 12 ft 10 ft 19 ft hose lengths and unit prices from 1.00 to 6.00, plus multiple wringer counts and set tubs.
Jennie Sinclair aged 42 was arrested by Inspector Wise yesterday charged with concealing leased property valued at 125 dollars. The property is owned by F G Butler of 379 Washington Street.
Joseph Murray, United States agent in charge of the Pribyloff Islands, died at his Fort Collins home after a paralysis strike on Monday. He served in the role for years and was a recognized official in Arctic administration.
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