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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1891
Page
5
Boston importers lobby Secretary Foster to pull the wires for the president as they demand the withdrawal of controversial rulings. The behind scenes effort aims to ease trade friction and restore favorable policy alignment.
Collector Beard faces a lengthy stay in Boston as Treasury officials debate the application of the double duties on carpet wools under the sorting clause. He hopes the New York suggestion will be withdrawn and that wool will be taxed only under ad valorem rates. If a double duty is imposed, determining the correct value of sorted wool before sorting proves extremely tricky and may render the issue a near impossible puzzle for judges.
The New York Custom House power struggle moves toward a solution as Secretary Foster leans to keep Collector Erhardt in place while pressing for Appraiser Cooper to depart. A minister post in Japan, with a $12,000 salary, is suggested for Cooper’s resignation. Foster aims to place energetic Republicans in key posts to aid Harrison’s renomination.
Springfield Arsenal tests report W B Houghton of North Adams has developed smokeless powder delivering 2000 feet initial velocity under 60 000 pounds pressure. The powder outperforms Wetterin powder used by French and German armies, and shows consistent, uniform quality in large tests. If tests continue as favorable, adoption in the United States and Europe is likely.
Secretary Blaine and family intend to stay here as long as possible then move to Bar Harbor for the summer. A large portion of fashionable society will relocate there, effectively transferring that group to the seaside resort. Mrs. Damrosch is expected to spend the season with her parents.
Annual gathering of Barnard memorial pupils and friends held in Warren street chapel. Rev. Charles F. Dole spoke on lessons from Mr. Barnard’s life, Superintendent William W. Locke shared incidents of his neighborhood influence, and Samuel Weltch recalled chapel ties from fifty five years ago. Music by the children’s choir with Mrs. W. T. Herrick and Miss Nellie Thomas assisting.
The Chelsea Young Men’s Christian Association marked its twenty fifth anniversary with morning services in Evangelical churches and union meetings in Lincoln Hall in the afternoon and evening. Prominent men spoke and musical selections were performed by the Ruggles Street quartet.
Mark Googins, oldest East Boston resident and shipbuilding veteran, died at his home on Paris Street. Born April 4, 1807 in Biddeford, Maine, he helped organize Atlantic Works and held a one fifth share until his death. He owned stakes in twenty five vessels, led local ferries efforts, served as director of public institutions, and supported Maverick Church and local charities. He leaves a widow and three daughters. funeral is at Mount Auburn Chapel tomorrow at noon.
Rear-Admiral K Alfred Taylor U S N retired died at his Washington home from pneumonia and acute bronchitis after grippe. Born Fairfax County Virginia in 1810 he joined the navy in 1826 and rose through ranks serving in Vera Cruz Perry expedition to Japan and Civil War coastal duties. He became captain in 1862 and rose to rear-admiral in 1872 before retirement.
John Thompson, New York banker born November 27 1802 in Peru Massachusetts, died yesterday at his home 209 Madison avenue after months of ill health. He organized New York Citys first national bank and the Chase National Bank and founded Thompson s Bank Note Reporter. Also noted were the deaths of Dr Charles Von Spiegal s wife from pneumonia and the doctor himself, aged 75, a former Southern slaveholder who later built a Saratoga medical practice.
Funeral services for Mrs John W. Candler were held at her Brookline residence at High and Irving streets. Rev C A Bartel of Boston officiated in the library where the body lay in a broadcloth casket surrounded by flowers. The South Congregational Church quartet of Boston sang hymns and George W Chadwick’s Allah. A large list of mourners included Col William L Candler and several named officials and gentlemen from Boston and Providence.
The fourth anniversary services for the late Mrs Kate Marcus wife of Alfred Marcus took place Saturday at the Church Street Synagogue. The church was lit day and night and displayed white lilies. Addresses were given by Rabbi Abraham Rosenswaiz from Palestine Jerusalem and Rabbi Israel Goldstein of Safred.
A Boston paper lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices dated April 17 and 18.Names include George K Evans 69, Thomas Little 33, Henry Warren Seale 9, Arthur Hall 71, Mark Googins 84, Nina Hooper 15th instelloquent, with services at Emmanuel and Trinity Churches and various relatives named.
A local business listing notes Lowers Newman Sons located at 51 Tremont Street offering services for every occasion. No further details available in the readable text.
Prof Hutchings recalls Barnum the showman with warmth and wit. He recounts a 1860 meeting at Barnum’s museum, a private office visit, a lightning calculator act, and anecdotes about temperance talks and a Hamlin family encounter. The piece also notes Hutchings’s later life and lasting admiration.
The essay critiques Stillé's biography of John Dickinson, noting Dickinson's wealth and early prominence but lack of rugged resolve during the American struggle. It argues Stillé errs by overemphasizing Dickinson’s view and underestimating Massachusetts and Virginia leaders, showing biographer bias and missed nuances of the times.
A critical appraisal of Fanny Kemble's Further Records, praising her distinctive voice and candid wit. The review outlines the book’s 1848 to 1883 scope, notes its letters and scattered late sections, and highlights Kemble's sharp judgments of American society, Boston circles, and England. It admires her anecdotes about prominent figures and daily life, while critiquing the book's uneven structure and emphasis on personalities over broader themes.
An editorial style piece argues the grip is a serious internal disease and urges prompt action with a specific remedy. It promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole proven medicinal whiskey and warns against inferior products.
Popular Science Monthly presents a series of articles on miracle cures, ecclesiastical suppression, and medical delusions. It includes Vanne on patent medicines, Fernald on ice making, Argyll on Huxley, Delepine on fortifying against disease, Owens on Zuni games, Ley on moral training, and pieces on gardens, the French Institute, education, and the Mexican Messiah.
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