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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1888
Page
2
The Senate confirmed Lovering and he outlines plan to study office, pursue reforms, and back reform. He met President Cleveland and expects loyal support from Democrats nationwide for Cleveland’s nomination. Locally, Lynn leaders foresee strengthened Republican unity for Cleveland Lovering reform, with Grand Army support and planned broad congratulations.
A prominent Independent comments that Mr. Lovering lacks responsibility for the hostile convention that nominated him for governor. He argues the marshalship differs from other offices and could be well filled by Lovering, while Independents might have preferred General Banks. The piece also notes lingering criticism of Lovering but overall tolerance of his appointment. Washington report follows on direct tax bill standoff.
In Washington on April 10 the Senate laboring over the Freedmen's Bank bill referred it to finance. Discussion on Yellowstone Park petitions and preservation followed. The high drama centered on Dakota statehood and Alley row over voting and adjournment opened with procedural shifts and a stalled House vote, ending with no adjournment in sight at 1:45.
George A White, alias George A Miles, once among the country’s noted bank robbers, was released from Vermont State Prison this morning and boarded the 9:00 am train to New York. Convicted in Washington county in 1876 for breaking the Barre bank, he served fourteen years with 720 days remitted for good behavior. A wave of burglaries followed his arrest, linking him to the Northampton bank. pardons sought by governors were denied. His wife and sister have pressed for clemency, spending much on his defense. He is said to have knowledge of the Babcock matter from twelve years ago.
Washington April 10. General staff publishes assignments and duties. Gillespie travels from Boston to Marblehead to mark Fort Sewell boundaries and will rejoin station thereafter. Smith serves as clothing and equipment inspector at Washington recruiting rendezvous under Scott. Patten reports to New York superintendent to lead first detachment to the Platte department. Trotter relieved from the David's Island court martial. Waterbury granted three months leave.
In the Central depot at 7:25 this morning a man named von McCanney was struck by a locomotive as it stopped in front of the Portland train on the Boston and Maine railroad. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries and will probably die.
Washington April 10 The House opened the seventh day of the direct tax bill contest after rejecting a ten minute adjournment. Members Breckinridge Weaver Anderson and Oates moved short recesses while Lawler of Illinois appeared with correspondence. Morse of Massachusetts drew laughter for an alibi about leaving as the adjourn vote passed.
An Enquirer letter to the Post from Boston on March 26, 1888, critiques Mr Butterworth’s remarks at Tremont Temple defending Germany’s tariff as a wage booster. The writer contrasts Butterworth’s tone with Wheeler’s, notes Saltonstall’s denial, and praises the Post editorials for calm, direct tone and scholarly restraint.
Seventeen ministers of the Boston Presbytery met at Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church last evening. The session included a devotional led by Rev. James A. F. McBain and Rev. Thomas A. Reeves. Rev. Robert Court conducted the roll. Reeves elected moderator and Andrew Burrows temporary clerk as the Presbytery reformed. a full meeting is scheduled today at 9 o'clock with a luncheon at 12:30. The Women's Missionary Society holds its fourth annual meeting in the lower auditorium, with addressed plans, while an evening gathering in the upper hall invites public attendance. Damrosch lecture time changed to 4:30 due to a Requiem performance.
A Boston man Alfred C Monroe inherited kidney troubles yet regained health using Hunt's Remedy, praised by Dr Vanderville as a standard remedy for kidney liver heart and female troubles. The Rev Dr Brooks agrees that awareness of heredity and this cure could lessen suffering and death.
Mary C Taylor of Boston petitions probate of the last will for letters testamentary in Suffolk County. Citations require appearance at Boston Probate Court on April 16, 1588 at 10 am to show cause. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with final publication two days before court. Witness Joan W McKim.
City of Boston invites sealed proposals for 7500 tons of Cumberland Coal to be delivered to East Boston ferry wharves for the year ending April 30, 1889. Proposals due April 17, 1888, with $1000 certified check and 20 percent performance bond. Reading and award to follow.
Sealed proposals for Building sections 3 4 501 6 Stony Brook Improvement are due at City Hall Boston by 12 m Thursday April 19 1888. Proposals must state prices for listed earth rock concrete and masonry works with quantities for sections 3 4 5 and 6. The city may increase or diminish quantities and may reject any or all bids. Seth Perkins Superintendent of Sewers.
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