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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1892
Page
2
In Washington the Senate today debated the silver bill while the Indian appropriation bill moved forward. Dawes and Pettigrew proposals failed, and amendments on Crow Indians and two Indian schools were agreed to before the bill passed. The session ended with remarks on tariffs and taxation.
TheHouse debated the free wool bill in committee of the whole led by Mr Blount. McMillin proposed limits on debate and later favored a three quarter hour per side. Amendments by Burrows to strike "wools" were rejected 28 130. Speakers including Otis Henderson Lind Lanham and Johnson argued protection versus free raw materials and warned the bill signals the end of the protective system. The discussion touched on tariff policy, Democratic stance, and potential shifts in manufacturing versus producers.
Charlestown Improvement Association advocates removal of the old Charles River avenue bridge due to dangerous, dilapidated condition. City officials and Councilman Frank McGuinness push for a new iron bridge on stone piers, eighty feet wide with paved roadway, funded at about 450000, in a straight line from City Square to Charlestown.
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes an animated advancing wool market in London sales. London’s market is described as excited and one cent dearer, potentially signaling firmer domestic wool prices if sustained, aided by foreign wool demand and reduced interior stock. Lake in Belmont Land Auction today.
business leaders say they have not read the rapid transit report yet and intend to study it tonight. actuary N W Jordan calls the plan fair but ahead of its time, and a few bankers like Cushman support elevated rail but urge security for capital. Clarke, a conservative merchant, agrees transit is necessary and praises the commission’s study while urging careful acceptance of electrified cars.
In New York on April 6, Rev. Dr. Parkhurst filed suit as head of the Society for the Prevention of Crime to oust Liattie Adams from a Twenty-seventh Street establishment alleged to be a disorderly house. Testimony described beer, dancing, a “circus” show, and gamblinglike arrangements with five girls paid for performances. Dr. Parkhurst and associates denied promoting immorality while admitting some drinking. the court adjourned the case to the next day.
The Rev Solomon Breen of Cambridge faces charges for preaching unconventional gospel. A private committee hearings plan was adopted, with fifteen to twenty members, nine to try the case. Disputes over chairmanship and defense arrangements were noted as sessions were held at Highland Church.
Richard Crohan and George E. Wells, escaped March 4 from the state prison, were recaptured in New York by Inspector Byrnes's men and returned. Deputies Huckins and Brogan supervised their custody as overcrowding forced them into the same cell. They plotted escape by twisting bars and using a rope to scale the wall before boarding a freight train. Drohan appeared moody, and he drew a revolver on arresting officers in New York, prompting vigilant watch.
A meeting of US Rubber Company directors in New York appointed a committee to negotiate with Boston firms including American Rubber Company Boston Candee Company New Haven Boston Rubber Shoe Company and Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Company of Naugatuck to ruin the trust. The committee reported Brazil had sent word a representative would go to New York to negotiate the sale of the Amazon River steamers to the US Rubber Company.
A large rally under the International Boot and Shoe Workers' Union gathered about 1000 at City Hall. General Secretary H J Skeethington spoke against J H Winchell & Co calling it a scab shop and Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, urged an eight hour law and unity of labor against capital.
An early morning blast in the basement of the St Paul White Toad and Oil Company on the West St Paul levee ignited a fire that leveled the building within an hour. The firm valued stock at 60,000 dollars, machinery at 415,000 and the building at 80,000, with total insurance of 40,000.
Harry Vane Milbank and Hallett Alsop Borrowe sailed for Europe this afternoon using assumed names. The pair were booked aboard the City of Paris and expected to return to Europe.
The Oregon State Republican convention held in Portland selected eight delegates for the Minneapolis gathering. A platform endorsed protection and reciprocity, denounced the free wool bill, backed the amended coinage act, and approved Harrison's administration.
An extensive forest fire between Ayer and Groton raged all day and was not yet under control. Fifty men fought the flames as over $2000 in wood lot damage was reported. Authorities traced the fire to boys playing with matches.
The article covers a beach kennel exhibit by Colonel John E. Thayer's hounds at Mechanics' Building. It highlights breeds like pointers Duke of Dexter and Kent II English setters, St Bernards Lord Melrose and Sir Bedivere, bulldogs Salem and Pathfinder, and Judy the Boston terrier puppy. Notes on judge Anna Whitney, prices of prize dogs, and high attendance forecast for the eighth annual event are included.
Eastern teams listed by city with players across pitching catching infield and outfield positions. Philadelphia and Rochester lead with a broad roster including Goodall Manafes McKeough Sheenick Wise Morelock Easterday, Fournier Cassian Wells Burke, and Burkesville to follow with Rahin.
The beauties of the Long Island Sound shores in springtime entice frequent travelers on the Hall River line as New York draws near by the Sound water route, a panorama no reader should miss this season.
A Republican lawyer asserts grounds to sue over the city election and possibly contest seats in the Legislature. Jamestown saw a violent flare up with a Democrat Howland hurt, while Newport reports Crosby Jr. as the sole Democrat winner. statewide, Aldrich likely to return to Senate. Republicans gain Assembly seats in several towns.
Special to the Post reports that Democrats fought hard to turnout voters but failed to overcome Republican funding. 1891 results show Davis 22,249. Ladd 20,995. Brown 1,829 with Senate 28R 9D and House 51R 21D. Voter registration rose about 8,000 and total votes neared 50,000 as an expected outcome. Assembly results suggest a Republican majority and governor by legislature if settled.
A Rhode Island Democratic drift sparks critique of party organization and discipline. Local speakers lack coordinated schedules while out of state speakers fill gaps. Providence papers draw mixed blame for bias, while the Telegram faces censure for attacking leaders. Candidates 6th Wardwell for governor Gorman for lieutenant governor and Richard K. Comstock warned of voter backlash.
The article credits Paine's celery compound with curing dyspepsia biliousness liver complaints neuralgia rheumatism and kidney troubles. It cites Professor Edward E Phelps of Dartmouth College as its originator and notes recent Washington coverage and notable cures including Commodore Howell.
Providence April 6 a Massachusetts contingent of orators promoting tariff reform has drawn praise from the Rhode Island Democratic State committee for vigor and influence. Holman, a native journalist, spoke in French to French Canadians in Providence and then in English at the Dyer Opera House, with further stops in Manville.
A speaker of mixed nationalities concluded a French appeal to applause from Canadians and later appeared in Central Falls before alumni crowds. The press and Democratic managers in the state issued laudatory remarks on his campaign work and its venue.
Berwin reports Herr Bahte, civic treasurer at Schoneck Prussia, caught in extensive embezzlement, died by his own hand through drowning. The case follows exposure of financial misdeeds and his subsequent death.
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