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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1891

Page

5

Obstacles In Gaining Duty Free Ship Materials For Loring

Boston businessman Harrison Loring seeks duty free ship building materials under the Oct. 1, 1890 act. A Treasury reply cites Articles 928 onward, with forms 260 261 262 263 and strict rules. Even if forms are filed, rebates depend on use and district, risking duties if misused.

Wasurncron Lorcran Harrison Loring Boston Collector Board Spaulding the Treasury O. L. Spaulding Loring Beard

Public Buildings Deliberations Delay Lowell Post Office Chief

Assistant Secretary Nettleton states no final action yet on a supervisor of construction for the Lowell post office. No appointment of ex-Councillor Bennett or others is expected for months. Plans for Haverhill and Taunton public buildings stalled by backlog in the Treasury supervising architect. Taunton work waits on site payment and deed to the Government.

Nettleton Treasury Department Lowell James W. Bennett Bennett Haverhill Taunton Supervising Architect of the Treasury Congress

Nebecker Visits Treasury as President's Pick for U S Treasurer

Indiana financier E H Nebecker, named by President Harrison as the new U S Treasurer, called at the Treasury with Secretary Halford and officials. He weighs acceptance, impressed by the vast scope of government business, noting it surpasses any prior work.

Nebecker E. H. Nebecker Indiana Harrison United States Treasury Department Halford Foster Whelpley Department

Missouri Man Named to Intercontinental Railway Board

The President appoints Richard C. Kerns of Missouri as a member of the Intercontinental Railway Commission replacing George M. Pullman who resigned.

Missouri Richard C. Kerns Intercontinental Railway Commission George M. Pullman

Army and Navy Gazette Military Orders April 12 1891

Army and Navy Gazette reports leave of absence for Captain Otto L Hein and other transfers. Veterinary Surgeon Henry Henning resigns. Lieutenants Gordon Boneseel Jones receive assignments related to Ordnance and recruit duties. Naval orders detachments and promotions include Iverson Sears and others, with officers from the Fortune and Fern.

Army and Navy Washington Otto L. Hein First Cavalry Henry Henning Fourth Cavalry William B. Gordon Ordnance Department Watervliet Arsenal West Troy N. Y C. H. Thorne Fortune John D. Ford I. Winchall

Ports that vessels must shun Chile ports closed

The Secretary of State reports from the US Minister in Santiago that Chile has closed the ports of Chanaral Taltal Antofagasta Ocopilla Iquique Caidabueno Junin and a port. Vessels attempting trade with these ports face confiscation.

Washington Secretary of State United States Santiago Chili Chanaral Taltal Antofagasta Ocopilla Iquique Caidabueno Junin

Pictorial Drawing Discussed at Pratt Institute Conference

Miss Shattuck of Pratt Institute opened with views on developing a child’s sight and sense of form, stressing observation before drawing and linking art education to broader human understanding. Fenollosa and Clapp commented on art’s infinite reach, synthesis versus analysis, and balanced teaching aims. Next sessions feature Alice Stone on decoration and Emiline Dunn on drawing as study aid.

Steinert Hall Katherine E. Shattuck Pratt Institute Miss Shattuck Fenollosa Museum of Fine Arts Clapp Clark Alice Stone Cooper Union New York City Emiline A. Dunn Willimantic Walters. Perry Pratt Innstitute Brooklyn Prang

The Trip to North Carolina Mountain Land

The article extols a North Carolina mountain trip in April and May, praising the lush spring scenery from Salisbury to the Tennessee line. It lauds the Blue Ridge railroad climb as a marvel of engineering, the Richmond and Danville line's comfortable service, and recommends the Land of the Sky for Northern travelers seeking milder springs and rejuvenation.

North Carolina Salisbury Tennessee Line Carolina Highlands New Blue Ridge Salisbury Plains French Broad Valley Rocky Mountains Richmond Danville Railroad New York City

Dr Eben Tourjée remembered as pioneer in American music education

The Boston newspaper obituary chronicles the life of Eben Tourjée, founder and leader of the New England Conservatory of Music, detailing his rise from factory worker to famed director, his health decline, and his impact on American musical education, including the Peace Jubilees and the Boston Conservatory. It notes his death at the conservatory, family details, funeral arrangements, and ongoing leadership under Carl Faelten.

New England Conservatory of Music Eben ‘Tourjée Dr. Tourjée Warwick East Greenwich R.L R. I Providence Music R. L Ana Tourjée Europe Condo Boston Tourgée Wesleyan University Society of Science, Letters and Art of London Teachers’ Association Cleveland Boston Nol End Young Men’s Christian Association The City Missionary Society National Music ‘Teachers’ Association College of Music Boston University Tremont Street Methodist Church Brodbeck Newton John D. Buckingham C. F. Dennée H. M. Dunham F. W. Hale F. F. Lincoln E. D. Hale F. E. Morse F. A. Porter Conservatory Sleeper Hall Conservatory of Music Carl Faelten Familliar Board of Trustees Richard H. Dana NEW England Conservatory E. Tourjee é—VivoLtin Carl Fagten L. 8. Anderson Franklin Square Leeper Halli Tourjee James Street

Notable Bankers and a Maryland Lawyer Pass Away in 19th Century Era

Col George P. Bissel of Hartford and Maryland lawyer I Nevett Steele die in Baltimore and Hartford, with Bissel aged 64 at the Victoria Hotel New York, highlighting his banking leadership and Civil War service. Steele, born 1809 in Cambridge, had a long legal career including deputy for Baltimore county and US envoy to Venezuela.

George P. Bissel Victoria Hotel New York Connecticut George P. Bissel & Co Hartford West Virginia Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railroad Company Twenty-fifth Regiment C. V Louisiana General Banks Baton Rouge Fort Hudson I. Nevett Steele Maryland Baltimore Steele Cambridge St. John's College Annapolis Trinity College Josiah Bailey Baltimore County Rosa L John Nelson United States Taylor Venezuela

Massachusetts Trotting Horse Breeders Form State Association

A meeting called by Col John E Thayer and Col J S Russell formed the Massachusetts Trotting Horse Breeders Association to decide on registering trotters and delegates to the Chicago congress on the 22nd. Key figures named include H G Wood, Alfred Lowe, J E Thayer, C M Jewett, L G Trott, W W Hill, and L F Herrick. Debate over Wallace Registry's value continued as delegates were chosen and a constitution drafted.

John E. Thayer Lancaster J. S. Russell Milton Massachusetts Chicago Congress of Horse Breeders Wallace Company Llere J. E. Thayer John Graham Quincy Brian Hill Lexington W. W. Hill George W. Leavitt A. M. Leet Allen Maid Ezra Krentzer Iowa State Association Felix Conlan George H. Hicks L. G. Trott A. B. Manchester L. M. Paine Hinsdale C. M. Jewett H. G. Wood L.is Ross L. F. Herrick Worcester Natick Massachusetts — ‘Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Mr. Wood Alften Lowe L. G Wallace Graham L. N. Paine Association Messrs Messrs. i Were L. F. Herrick H. C. Willis

Social event honors Pine Tree division of conductors

A mid-century social highlight unfolded as the Pine Tree Division No. 66 of the Order of Railroad Conductors received a complimentary banner from New England Division No. 157. The visiting group arrived by Pullman at Boston's Eastern Station, enjoyed breakfast at United States Hotel, and held a formal meeting at 730 Washington Street. W. Sprague, C. C., led the degrees with other division officers, followed by a banquet for 160 guests. The program included speeches by W. R. Mooney and W. Sprague and music by a quartet, before the Pine Tree contingent returned home on the 7 o'clock train.

Railroad Conductors Association Pine Tree Division New England Boston & Maine Railroad United States Washington Street J. H. McDonald C. D. Baker C. C W. Sprague Mr. Hogue Mr. Whitney Division 66 W. H. Hatch J. R. Hathaway David Jake H. S. Palsley Eastern

Mutrie Named Defendent in Civil Suit

James Mutrie, a well known baseball manager, is defendant in a suit to be tried in the second session of the Superior Civils Court this week. Plaintiff Slade alleges he is the payee on a $4 note signed by Mutrie. Mutrie contends he paid the amount in full settlement.

Mutrie James Mutrie Slade

Dangerous Use of Strong Purgatives Highlighted

Dr. To boldt endorses Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a soothing laxative and diuretic. He warns against strong purgatives and Bitter waters that irritate stomach and bowels, urging careful use to prevent chronic inflammation and dangerous disease. Eisner & Mendelson Co. market the genuine import at 6 Barclay Street, New York.

Toboldt Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York

Righting Their Wrongs Boston Master Teamsters Organize

Boston's master teamsters met at the United States Hotel to organize for self protection amid grain price rises. A committee will draft a constitution and by laws while another plans a price schedule. They seek protection for the teaming business, fearing union action by drivers and aiming to prevent disruption.

Boston United States Hotel

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