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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1890

Page

5

Friends of subsidy bills likely passage in House

Aug. 24 Washington Note says the tonnage subsidy bill should reach the House by Sept 10 as rules delay eases. Support grows among Republicans and some Southern Democrats. Farquhar of New York optimistic on a 25 to 30 vote margin. A mail subsidy bill via Postmaster General ads will be voted soon after. Debate for both bills may last two days. both have Senate approval and are expected to become law by session end.

Spreran Committee On Rules Reed Farquhar New York Senate William L. Putnam Cumiberiarelas Sallelk Boston & Albany KR. Co Boston Suffolk Boston Post Joann WW. Mekim Esquire Joan H. Vaine

Amending the Options Bill to Allow Defenses for Contracts

Mr Butterworth offers an amendment to prohibit dealing in options and adds a defense in futures prosecution. A defendant may show contracts were with the United States state county or municipality or that he was a farmer or producer actually producing the contracted article and intended delivery in good faith. The defendant must prove the ability and reasonable expectation to deliver or procure the article in the ordinary course of business.

Butterworth United States

Petition for an International Copy Right Sparks Washington Backing

A group of prominent Washington residents urge passage of an international copyright bill. They claim it would boost American authors while avoiding unfair competition with foreign literature. Also includes an abstracted National Bank report as of July 15 1890 detailing loans deposits reserves and circulation.

Washington House of Representatives Committee On Patents United States

Captain Reed Exonerated in Court Martial At Hampton Roads

The Court of Inquiry findings on the Richmond case, reviewing allegations by Rear Admiral Gillis against Captain Allen V. Reed, are approved with Reed cleared except for a minor charge of disrespect in a letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Gillis's charges are sustained. no court-martial for Reed, Gillis referred for further action due to service record and retirement timeline.

Washington Richmond Hampton Roads James H. Gillis South Atlantic Allen V. Reed U.S.N Reed Gillis Department Secretary of the Navy

Actors Quarrel With Bartenders At City Bar Sparks Court Case

Wailton Lackaye of The Canuck company and Harold Russell with Cora Tanner’s lead in One Error were drinking Friday night near Broadway and Thirty third street when a fight broke out with three bartenders. Wounds needed hospital treatment and both sides appeared at Jefferson Market Court seeking charges. Bartenders deny using a gas pipe while actors say they were assaulted and struck first. The bartenders are held for examination.

New York Lackaye

New York Markets Hold Steady Amid Copper Share Strength

Saturday market notes show no new money rates as Friday loans rolled over. Western funds stay invested, easing expectations eastward. Copper shares gain while Boston money market shows weekend softness. Treasury bond demand supports a easing bias, with large inquiries about government bond offerings. Pacific Short Line linked to Manhattan Trust, and Lake Shore trades indicate shifting capital around rail stock outlook. Carn Cop.

New York Treasury Department

Danvers Tax Payers List Large Sum Over Two Hundred

Danvers residents and firms including John Bates First National Bank E G Berry B a Cole Co George H Day FH Gould J B Howe estate William P Hassey Lucretia D Massey S F Merriam C N Perley G H H Peabody Yr Peabody F Peabody and others G A Peabody H H Pillsbury J K F Porter I F P Pope Z Pope estate C P Preston estate Elizabeth P Putnam C F Putnam J A Putnam C Putnam A S Richards estate W Ropes estate R K D Rogers R D Rowers and others W Spaulding E Spring G A Tapley A Trask P H Wentworth Woodman Gross Ross First National Bank stockholders resident non resident taxes J Vo Hansen Salem George Peabody Salem Fidelis R Tanley estate Ad P tompkins Co Boston.

Danvers John Bates First National Bank E. G. Berry B. A . Cole & Co George H. Day Fh, Gould J. Bb. Howe William P. Hassey Lucretia D. Massey F. Merriam C. N. Perley G. HH. Peabody Yr. Peabody F. Peabody Z. Pope C. P. Preston Elizabeth P. Putnam C. F. Putnam A. Putnam C. Putnam A. S. Richards 4. W. Ropes RK. D. Rogers KR. D. Rowers W. Spaulding E. Spring G. A. Tapley A. Trask P. H Wentworth Woodman Gross & Ross J. Vo & A Hansen Salem George Peabody Fidelis JR Tanley Ad Pv. Tompkins & Co Boston

Myopia Hunt Club Labor Day Sports At Gibney Farm

Hamilton August 24. The Myopia Hunt Club hosts Labor Day events at the Gibney farm featuring polo pony races on the hill, a ponies 14.1 hands and under race, a farmers' race for Hamilton residents, a Myopia Cup steeplechase, polo ball and bucket race, a cigar and umbrella race with a pony, polo ball and matlet race, and an egg and spoon race with egg safety rules. The program includes specific ponies Romulus Razzle Whoopla and details on course lengths and setup.

Hamilton Myopia Hunt Club Gibney Farm Myopia Volo Club Romulus

Emma wins fifth heat in 2 20 pace at PovGukererrsh

In PovGukererrsh New York on August 24 Emma wins the fifth deciding heat of the 2 17 pace in 2 20 4 after Bob Taylor takes second and Wardwell fails to keep pace. Purse 21000 with Emma by Egbert Wilson listed among entries.

PovGukererrsh N. Y Emma Bob Taylor Wardwell Purse Egbert Wilson Balcorea Wilkey

Strong wins first prize in croquet tourney at Norwich

Norwich Ga Aug 24 In the first division of the national croquet tournament George C Strong of New London took first prize with six wins and one loss. A potential tie for second emerges between Nash of Norwich Jacobs and Johnson of Philadelphia with five wins each. A triangular contest for second prize will heighten the finish.

Norwich, Genn George C. Strong New London Nash Norwich Jacobs Johson Philadelphia

Peter Curry Dies After Fall At Bricefort Residence

Peter Curry of Bricefort Connecticut fell down stairs at his North avenue home last night and died within minutes. He was seventy three years old and had lived in the city for fifty years. He was one of its wealthiest and most influential residents.

Bricefort Conn Peter Curry North Avenue

Roosevelt Defends Civil Service Law Before Committee

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt defended the civil service law before a congressional investigating panel as Representatives Grosvenor and Houk pressed criticisms. Grosvenor accused the commission of false pretenses to draw candidates and questioned Putnam’s Ohio citizenship, while Roosevelt rebutted, noted examination disclosures, and explained quota challenges in Gulf and Southern states. The exchange touched on alleged recruitment in the South and concerns about incompetent clerks, with Roosevelt promising investigation if residence claims were false. The session closed as Grosvenor departed and Roosevelt pressed forward with rebuttals.

Washington Civil Service Roosevelt Civil Service Investigating Committee Grosvenor Houk Ohio Putnam South General Grosvenor Loase Grosvernor Gulf States Cleveland Louisiana Commission Liouk Bhut Leubach Grouvenor Lyman Campbell Webster Doyle Connecticut New York Senate

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