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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1891
Page
5
In a post election gesture, Rusk congratulates new markets for Americans and references Mr. Roosevelt amid political debate. The item notes politicians with a sharp stick as a metaphor for tough policy stances.
Washington April 7 The Post reports Secretary Rusk sees potential repeal of German meat import restrictions as Congress mandated inspection of American meats. Emmanuel Phelps and Minister Reid push France to ease duties, while England weighs dairy and quarantine actions. Agriculture officials pursue pleuro pneumonia eradication to reassure British authorities and expand markets for U S cattle and meat products.
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt arrived in Baltimore to continue post office investigations. Politicians hoped to deter him with threats of removal for alleged intimidation of federal workers. He plans to report on abuses that may embarrass Postmaster Johnson and President Harrison.
Treasury delays in implementing new rules on goods imported from Canada awaiting Attorney General Miller opinions. He says no distinction between Canada and Asia imports. Montreal and Vancouver entries treated as Canadian origin. Transit trade within the United States across Canada remains governed by different standards.
Washington April 7 The Director of the Mint issued a circular to artists outlining conditions for new designs of standard dollars half dollars quarters and dimes. Models in plaster four to eight inches diameter required separate obverse and reverse designs for each coin low relief complete with denomination inscriptions and year submitted under seal by June 1 1891. awards up to 500 for each accepted design.
The body of General Albert Pike, veteran Mason, was moved from the House of the Temple to the Scottish Rite Sanctuary for lying in state until Thursday evening. Services will be held at First Congregational Church and Ascension Episcopal Church before burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Henry McLean Martin dies en route to Benton Montana after visiting mines. born Roxbury 1849 to Dr Henry Austin Martin, linked to bovine vaccination pioneers. He taught wool trade, led mining and ranch interests in California and Montana, and held Loyal Legion and Sons of the Revolution posts. Survived by wife and child. body to be brought to Boston for burial.
The obituary notes George Draper died in New York on the fourth inst. He had lived abroad and lately made New York his home, yet Boston classmates recall him with affection. Harvard 1859, he was central to college life, known for humor, wit, and companionship, and will be greatly missed by his peers and friends across both cities.
The Rev Edward G Prime D D longtime associate editor of the New York Observer died in New York yesterday after a period of ill health following his brother s death in 1885 He was born at Cambridge New York on November 2 1814 and educated at Union College and Princeton His career spanned medicine theology and journalism including service as pastor in New York and as editor of the Observer He married Abbie Davis Goodell in 1860 and his later years were troubled by health forcing his resignation from editorial duties
Mrs. Emily Balch died in Washington on April 2 after bronchitis and grip and was buried in Plymouth New Hampshire. Born in London in 1826 she was married to the late Rev L P W Balch and mother of ten with nine surviving. One daughter married Professor Huntington of Harvard and another Mrs J H Colts Jr of St Pauls School. Richmond Smith a telegrapher died in New York of apoplexy. he aided Sherman's march and later led Western Union and Boston offices. General Lucius J Gottrell died in Atlanta. he served in both U.S. and Confederate Congresses.
Dr Ralph A Parsons a young physician who moved to West Roxbury three years ago died of diphtheria on Saturday. He was known for simple manly character devotion to his work and courage in difficult cases. His cheerful spirit endeared him to the community and he had a bright future ahead. Aged 29. H West Roxbury April 7 1891.
About seventy five gentlemen attended the Real Estate Exchange sale at noon. Estate Nos 16 and 18 LaGrange street, valued at 14000, sold to Charles H. Dill second for 20400. At 3 pm Hatch & Co sold vacant lot No 197 Marlboro street near Exeter street. Lot measures 2688 feet with 112 foot depth and 24 foot frontage. Bidding opened at 4 and rose to 585 per foot, sold to L D Whittemore for a client. Assessed value 475 per foot.
The hearing on charges against Dr Charles F Harrington inspector of milk and vinegar began at City Hall yesterday. Dr Harrington denies the charges as inspector James O Jordan his chemist under Harrington provided a detailed explanation that created a favorable impression and refuted the charges. The hearing was continued until Friday morning at 10 o clock.
The Massachusetts House debated amending the constitution to set a quorum as a majority per branch, with various members proposing 100 members for business. Amendments were rejected and the resolve passed, while other bills covered a state Gazette publisher, partridge protection, bridge projects, and election law tweaks. The session also touched on public notices, public health, and municipal matters.
Last night at Upham's Corner the Everett School Association held its first reunion a grand reception for Principal Miner and Miss Thompson. Edward H. Willett spoke Miss Aleena B. Andrews and Miss Sarah Veazie performed Rubinstein and Svendsen pieces. Richard Humphreys and George Hodgson Ellis gave remarks and music then a collation and dancing followed late into the night.
A roundup of marriages and deaths: Walter E C Smith weds Margaret Sullivan. Alfred Brierly marries Annie McEiro in Boston. John Johnson weds Carrie Dedrick in Romereilie. Henry Dunham weds Elvira Fifields of Deer Hill. Oliver J Fisher with G Johnson. Holzer Johnson to Celia Karlson. Kunhardt of Lawrence to Gertrude Meade. John Henry Buckley dies at 76. Mary Collins widowed at 78. Dr Gideon Dickinson of Milford dies in Williamstown. Anthony Hanson 80. John Harkins 34. George F Latham 34. Hannah E Odell 76. Charles Smith 70. Lucena Turner 82. Dr Ralph A Parsons 29. Martin of Fort Benton 41. Lawson Buckminster Stone 73. funeral Wednesday at Marblehead. Burial private.
Owers J Newman and Sons booth at 51 Tremont Street offers a broad range of occasion items. The firm advertises services and products for all events with emphasis on quality and reliability.
Detroit Evening News relays letters from Mrs Phillips and Mrs Hungerford about rheumatism cures. Mrs Hungerford details lifelong suffering ended after Paine's Celery Compound, praising medical reassurance and a grateful note to Mrs Phillips. The exchange emphasizes belief in the remedy and urges reader judgment.
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