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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
5
Former leaders Edmunds and Proctor discuss the race for the Senate as the public mood remains unsettled. The article notes lingering influence of ex President Cleveland among voters and the mass of the people seeking clear leadership.
The Post dispatches describe Vermont politics with Secretary Proctor as a likely U.S. Senator candidate, potential War Department vacancy, and a Governor Stewart view. Bristol reports a 46-foot Herreshoff yacht with extensive overhangs, copper fastenings, steel reinforcements, and a June launch anticipated.
Indiana postmaster and Democrat leader says Cleveland maintains mass support despite anti free coinage letters. He notes working men, bankers, and farmers favor Cleveland, trusting him over professional politicians, and believes broad voter backing persists across laborers and business communities.
Postmaster George H. Morgan of Newton was reappointed today for another four year term. He is among the few Democrats kept in office by the President and Postmaster General as no strong Republican candidate could be found. The move followed two months of search, with Newton Republicans backing Morgan. Congressman Candler and Senator Hoar endorsed Morgan. The broader list shows five removals, excluding new appointments where terms expired, with many positions simply confirmations of current Republican postmasters as terms end.
Washington April 9 Special to the Post Army orders detail First Lieutenant Nathaniel P Phister to Fort Leavenworth for a two year school starting Sept 1 1891 with July 10 1891 reporting. Lieut Yeatman professor at De LaSalle Institute New York and Captain Harwood to examine for the Army Retirement Board in New York. Captain Van Roof on leave assigned to meet candidates for medical corps in New York. Lieutenant Tyson to be professor at University of Tennessee Knoxville Sept 15 1891 relieving Gayle. Naval orders assign Willits to cruiser No 12 inspection duty and move Fernald Mintonye Feaster to new yards. Ensign Jenkins revoked from Marion and placed on waiting orders.
Sub committees at the Arlington Hotel in Washington reviewed the New York based General Committee report on the Pan American Congress of 1893. The full committee will consider the report tomorrow, with about 100 members expected to attend the opening session.
War Department ordnance officers plan to issue proposals before July for forgings and carriages for 3.2 and 3.6 inch field guns and 8, 10, 12 inch coast defense weapons. An appropriation of 800,000 dollars funds forgings at Watervliet and completion of finished guns. Mortars of 3.6 inches replace Cohorns, offering triple range and higher accuracy, weighing about 625 pounds for trench transport. Armor-piercing projectiles will be procured via a domestic concern under European patent processes with a 100,000 dollar appropriation.
Secretary Tracy plans a gradual reform of public service in navy yards with new rules to eliminate politics from labor hiring. Assistant Secretary Soley, after studying Boston's municipal labor system, will prepare regulations expected to roll out across Navy Department labor as registration lists grow. No wholesale discharges anticipated. political inquiry will be ended.
Canadian trade delegates to Washington returned home and will report to this afternoon's cabinet meeting. Sir John Thompson praised Secretary Blaine's reception and disputed postponement motives as political. He said the trade question will be addressed in Washington in due course. The Hon. Mr. Foster shared similar views and expressed pleasure with the reception.
In a tense session the Senate debated grade crossing abolition and a substitute bill by Mr Kimball. Lawmakers argued over petition rights, minority protections, and potential corruption as 128 yeas and 50 nays closed the House vote.
Somerville City Council branches met into the night to settle police pay. Minority and majority reports debated raises for captain, patrolmen, and sergeants, with the Common Council adopting the minority plan and both branches finally agreeing on an October first increase. The move pleased officers and supporters.
May will see four new banks in New York. The Hide and Leather Bank will operate in the Swamp with directors chosen. The Windom will replace the failed North River Bank, led by president Joseph Pool. The Astor Place Bank plans $250,000 capital and surplus, anchored by firms on its namesake street. The Plaza Bank carries $100,000 capital and equal surplus. publishers in the area back the venture.
Washington April 9 The trip of President Harrison and party is arranged to cover 2000 miles over thirty days. Participants include Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Dimmick Wanamaker Rusk Halford Tibbetts and press representatives. George W Boyd of the Pennsylvania railroad will oversee the party arrangements.
A New England Woman's Press Association tea at Parker House honored Mrs. Elizabeth B. Custer widow of General Custer. Notables such as Julia Ward Howe and Mary Livermore attended, with guests offered graceful hospitality and a dignified, restrained reception reflecting Custer's public image.
The Fitchburg Public Library received a large oil painting donated by Mr. Thomas Mack. The work by Mr. Scott Leighton is on exhibition at Noyes Cobb Co galleries depicting a brush on snow across mile grounds and a brisk horse race scene.
In this city on April 9, marriages were solemnized by Rev. Albert 8. Stafford. Couples include Herman Venner with Sadie Kale and William H. Hamilton with Arbie E. Rogers. Other unions occurred in Lincoln Medford Cambridge and Meaford involving Gilles, Murphys, Browns, and Grays, officiants named.
Obituary notices list several deaths with ages and locations including Mrs M Jane Cummings widow of Gilbert Cummings aged 84 Ada wife of Walter G Green April 9. John H Knowland Marblehead April 7 Gustus Peterson Wakefield April 8 Amanda Fears Riggs Gloucester Sth inst Ellen Winsor Weston Paris 25th ult John H Stockman 57 Sarah R Viaux city 7th inst Lemuel G Williams South Boston 65 Me Betabel T Wood West Boxford 3 years old widow of Captain Enoch Wood
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