Miles to Succeed Schofield as Army Chief at Washington
Major General Nelson A Miles, commanding the Atlantic Department at Governors Island, announced he will succeed General Schofield as Army chief in Washington. He said General Ruger will take his place at Governors Island and will receive orders soon. Miles noted telegrams of congratulation flowed in.
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New York
Nelson A. Miles
Department of the Atlantic
Governor’s Island
Schofield
Washington
Lamont
Metropolitan Club
Ruger
Browning King & Con. Largest Clothiers in the World Ad
A merchant ad touts frank pricing for odd lots and regular goods. It highlights $15 suits with cassimeres and serges, trousers under and over $5, a $3 stiff hat, and a bold price display. The copy promises quality and value at Browning King & Co, 100 Western Street.
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Browning, King & Con
President Cleveland Orders Retirement Of Schofield
Washington reports President Cleveland will disclose today the retirement order for Lieutenant General Schofield from active service. No word on his successor is given. General and Mrs. Schofield plan travel for a year or two before returning to private life in Washington.
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Washington
Schofield
Cleveland
Army
General Schofield Relinquishes Army Command
Washington Sept 29 General Schofield announces he will cease to command the army at noon Sunday Sept 20. He thanks officers for their support and notes the lieutenant general title expires with his retirement. Major General Miles likely becomes army commander, no promotion of juniors.
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Washington
D. C
J. M. Schofield
Schofield
Congress
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Miles
Army
Peary Arrives in Boston Under Assumed Name
Lieutenant Peary of the U S Navy the famed Arctic explorer arrived in Boston after a two year Arctic sojourn and registered at the Parker House under an assumed name. An interview attempt failed as he retired after arrival and it is understood he will spend a few days in the Hub visiting friends.
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Lieutenant Peary
U.S. N
Halifax
Boston
Parker House
Peary
Fitchburg Railroad Excursion to New York October 3
A limited number of tickets remain for the Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to New York on October 3. The fare is $5, with travel from Fitchburg on the Fitchburg railroad to Albany, then the day or night Hudson line to Fall River and on to Boston.
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Fitchburg Railroad
New York
Albany
Hudson
Fall River
Boston
Excursion to New York via Albany and Hudson River
A planned excursion to New York via Albany and the Hudson River is announced with return routes by the Far River Line and Boston via the Boston and Albany railroad starting in October.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Far River Line
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Bay State Gas Takes Brookline Gas in Quiet Deal
Bay State Gas Company has acquired an ownership stake in Brookline Gas Company. Officials deny the move, but sources say the Brookline company has passed into Bay State hands and full ownership will follow after final arrangements. The consolidation aims to lower Boston gas prices and ends months of corporate tension amid a looming legislative interest.
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Bay State Gas Company
Brookline Gas Company
Messrs
Rogers
Lawson
Brookline Company
Bay State Company
Startiag
Dolar Gas
Boston
Blackstones Morse Declares Himself
Advertising blurb touts Waitt Bond Blackstones cigars as fresh and satisfying. Claims imported stock bought at first hands, large quantities, expert judges, and favorable production conditions. Emphasizes only the best tobacco and workmanship.
Boston Docks Compared With Europe by Commissioners
Boston dock and harbor commissioners J. R. Leeson and Woodbury Emery return from a seven week study of European ports. They report on harbor sizes, dredging, and tidal differences, noting Glasgow's harbor work and urging Boston to widen its channel to boost commerce.
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Boston
Europe
J. R. Leeson
Woodbury Emery
Southampton
Glasgow
Forecast for New England and eastern New York Monday
In Washington on September 29 forecast calls for New England rain then fair weather in the south and west with southeasterly winds shifting to westerly and cooler. Eastern New York expects rain tonight then fair on Monday with likely fair Tuesday and cooler northerly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Fitchburg Excursion to New York Offers Cheap Trip
Enjoyable trip at small expense with the Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to New York on October 3. Round trip tickets priced low.
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Fitchburg Railroad
New York
Boston commission tours European harbors to study trade
Commissioner Leeson reports on visits to London Liverpool and Amsterdam, praising Mersey Dock and Harbor Board methods and European port improvements. He notes an electrical cargo lift in a ship hold and Amsterdam lumber facilities, and says a full report will compare European ports with Boston’s wharfage and freight rates.
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United States
Europe
Leeson
P. A. Collins
London
Liverpool
Amsterdam
New York
Southampton
Havre
Glasgow
Post
Boston
Newton Centre
England
Mersey Dock
Morse hints at oppose Greenhalge in caucus bound race
Congressman Morse says he is not a candidate for governor but suggests the A P A may field 70 or 800 delegates and could oppose Greenhalge in the state convention. He adds he would have defeated Greenhalge had he run and expects a harmonious convention for Massachusetts Republicans.
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Lige Morse
Canton Statesman
Morse
Haile
Greenhalge
Congressman Morse
Young’s Hotel
Lynn
Washington Street Methodist Church
Mr. Morse
Grenehalge
Greencharge
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Congress
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Ware Blackstones
Waitt & Bond _—_ Blackstones
Greater Boston Docks
Gibson
State Street
Prioa
C.E. Davis
A.V. Peck & Co
Sak James
Boston’s Dock Commission
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Boston & Albany
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