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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1891

Page

5

Silver coinage plan faces opposition from financiers

Washington August 25. The President’s plan for silver coinage from the American product fails to win support even within his party. Critics call it a surrender to silver advocates and a shift of profits from Treasury silver purchases to mine owners. They warn that enforcing American-only silver would be hard, given Mexican silver and foreign imports. Treasury concerns rise as Mexico’s 12 million ounces enter via frontier trade, risking market glut.

Wassincton Sreetan Treasury United States Foster Europe Treasury Department Greatritain Great Britain

The Extended Bonds Continue Under Treasury Plan

The Treasury will extend the 444 percent bonds beyond their September 1 maturity per Secretary Foster. A circular will announce the change. about 20 million in bonds may remain with owners, many waiting events rather than redemption. Banks favor acquiring bonds at reasonable prices to back new circulation, potentially lowering redeemable bonds to 10 million and boosting bank note issuance. Total continued bonds stand at 474,500 today, with overall continued amount at 21,338,150. The July 2 circular set September 2 as the deadline, now extended by a new circular.

Treasury Department Foster

Blair Claims Credit for Reciprocity Policy

Ex Senator Blair of New Hampshire reappears in the Post to claim credit for proposing reciprocity ten years ago. He cites the Blair amendment to the 1883 tariff bill, later adopted in the McKinley bill, arguing it removed raw material duties to aid American manufacturers abroad while preserving domestic protection. Blair notes opposition from financiers but says the measure will prove beneficent and widen public policy.

Blair New Hampshire S Post Saturday Morning Congressional Record Chicago Vening Post Congress Chicago

Amending the Reciprocity Idea Highlighted by Press

The speaker notes that no single brain holds the whole idea, citing President Harrison and Secretary Blaine as contributors but saying many have contemplated the substance of reciprocity. They claim others also thought of the amendment and its reciprocity potential, yet lacked opportunity.

Chicago Harrison Blaine

Line houses front on Northern frontier liquor trade noted

Assistant Secretary Nettleton reports to Senator Chandler that line houses on the Northern frontier are mainly engaged in selling liquor in small quantities and are hard to detect despite joint efforts with Canadian officers. July 1891 internal revenue collections totaled 14,188,041, up 1,529,641 from July 1890, with spirits 3,150,744. tobacco 32,686,412. fermented liquors 3,207,978. oleo margarine 131,084. and miscellaneous 11,821.

Nettleton Chandler New Hampshire Treasury Department United States Custom Service

Boston Bid Tops Tenders For Chelsea Marine Hospital Projects

Bids opened at the Treasury Department for a stable autopsy house and pipe tunnel at the United States Marine Hospital in Chelsea Massachusetts. The lowest bid came from Barker and Dodge of Boston at nine thousand one hundred dollars.

Boston Treasury Department United States Marine Hospital Chelsea Mass Barker & Dodge of

Worcester Public Building Site Selected by Treasury Report

Treasury Department approves Special Agent Law report endorsing Franklin square Worcester Massachusetts as best site for the new public building. Immediate plans will begin and preparations proceed at once for construction.

Treasury Department Special Franklin Square Worcester Mass

New Hampshire Veterans Hold Fifteenth Annual Encampment

The fifteenth annual encampment of the New Hampshire Veterans Association opened at Weirs, Laconia. Veterans fill barracks and hotels as President Hapgood and officials oversee openings. A camp fire, speeches on New Hampshire's War Organization, steamer Mt Washington excursion, and multiple visiting officers mark four days of events including Grand Army Day and Governors Day. The camp is named Camp H. W. Fuller and features a new Tramp Soldier building dedication.

Laconia N. H New Hampshire Veterans Association Weirs C. E. Hapgood Boston Nat Shackford Quartermaster Johnson Bazzell Thomas Cogswell Gilmanton New Hampshire Dana King Nashua Cogswell E. B. Huse Enfield G. M. Demming Frank Buffum Abbott West Swanzey F. H. Gerrish Concord D. Eldridge J. J. Dillon Manchester J. W. Ela Chicago A. B. Evarts Senator Evarts New York Harrison Hulme James ‘Tanner H. W. Fuller Rubbe Band of Lake Village War Veterans’ Drum Corps Grand Army G.A.R Woman's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Hiram Tuttle N. 5 Berry Couch Miles Barrow Longstreet Association

Mansfield Engaged to Beatrice Cameron in London

New York reports the engagement of actor Richard Mansfield to Beatrice Cameron, star of his company. They plan a summer wedding in London at Miss Clark's house, with Cameron continuing on stage. The couple will split time between England and America during ongoing tours and future performances.

New York Richard Mansfield Beatrice Cameron Mansfield Garden Theatre England Miss Cameron London George Phoebus

Quiet Day at Newport Cottages Alongshore Society

Newport Rhode Island August 25 quiet society day with few entertainments at the cottages. Notable visitors included Mrs E L Welling Mrs G W Kidd Mrs W K Vanderbilt and Mrs S B French. Names: Bayard Thayer Boston Mrs Robert Garrett Mrs George B DeForest Dr William Appleton and others. Final dress rehearsal for tableaux at the Casino benefiting a babies ward. cottage ball planned by Mrs Robert Garrett Monday evening.

Newport R. I Locke Boston Riggs Cottaer C. S. Locke L. W. Dutton M. M. Dutton E. M. Eustis William Appleton Charles H. Baker New London George B. DeForest

Death of Mrs Lydia P Chase in Salem at 74

Mrs Lydia P Chase widow of William Chase died at her Salem home after a 48 hour illness. A charitable active, she leaves a son and a daughter. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon from the Friends Meeting House.

Lydia P. Chase Salem William Chase Friends’ Meeting House

Charter Oak Races in Splendid Condition at Opening Meet

About 2600 attend Charter Oak Driving Park fall meeting opening in Hantrorp Conn. Weather fine track good. Fast times in all three races. Abdallah wins 2:15 pacing. Henrietta takes 2:19 trotting. Martha Wilkes wins 2:23 trotting with Siglight in close finish. Belle Hamlin and Globe set 2:14-2:13 mile record.

Hantrorp Conn Charter Oak Driving Park Grant Abdallah Crawford Henrietta Martha Wilkes N. T. HH Siglight Martha Secon E. F. Geers Belle Hamlin Globe Belle Justine Gennes Abdallah Eee Seer Ob Cab Oy Eik Yune Eseerees ‘Phe Dawson N. T Martha ‘Wilkes Sighgut Sadies Eva Wilkes Virginia Evans Sime

Opening of the Midsummer Meeting at Franklin Park

The midsummer trotting meeting at Franklin Trotting Park Saugus opened with two heats for 2:40 and 2:29 classes. Twang from Thorndale Stock Farm surged to win the 2:29 class after an eighth place start, while judges included A. H. Putnam and LG Sutherland. Two more races were planned for the next day.

Boston LG. Sutherland Lynn N. A. Lenfield Marlboro Franklin Saucus Verses J. B. Hill Brockson Eben Lovering Mayhew Mary Clark Pearse J. E. Margesen B. m Silver Bell Leon Gill Cliftondale G Francis Thorndale Stock Farm Andover Twanez F. D. Wilson Rionaldo E. H. Ellis c_E. Mosher Franklin Park B. G. Frank Allen Rusk Willemantic Conn Clippers Lawrence Lawrence Riding Park ‘Association C. E. Abbott Miss Leonard E. Abbott Boston Charles Yapp Miller Crawfor Bon A. F. Furnald Mystic Park B.m Lady Sees Psyche Sabatia Henry ‘Litus Medford Ro. Im Payett Sccecool Mason Stock Farm Taunton Sam Hodedon Meredith N. H Falcon Haverhill Dr. Smith F. B. Bartlett Milford Leonard E Brackett Methuen George F Atkins Lowell

A Skye Terrier’s Cataract Tale Lessons in Compassion

A seven year saga of a Skye terrier named Teddie who lost vision after a cat scratch and failed surgeries. Doctors at a city eye hospital repeatedly tried to remove the cataract, while the dog’s owner faced anesthesia risks and ultimately nature spared a fourth operation as the cataract loosened and allowed limited sight.

Teddie

Hobart's Victory in Newport All Comers Final

Clarence Hobart of New York defeated F H Hovey of Harvard in the Newport all comers final, winning 6-4 6-3 4-6 8-6 6-0 after a long match with backhand drives and lobs. McCormick beat Candler. Campbell to defend title against Hobart.

Newport R. L Clarence Hobart New York F. H. Hovey Harvard Hobart H. G. Bixby Sears A. W. Post M. D. Smith James Dwight Messrs W.G. Hall Edward Grey Lanfords Hovey Heuce Lawfords Hovart-Hovey Seth E Gaines Eee Eevensseaseee Eer Seree McCormick D. W. Candler Campbell Mansfield Erans Hareer NHL Shaafe Eastman Evans Baker Meader

A Story of Emperor Frederick Told by a German Paper

A Pall Mall Gazette tale recounts a Berlin third class carriage meeting between a flower seller and a suave stranger who pays with a mark. The stranger urges petition to royalty for the family’s relief, revealing the Crown Prince was present. The crowd cheers, the husband returns to work, and two weeks later the flower seller’s tale spreads. KICKED TO DEATH. Harry Sullivan, six, was fatally kicked by a horse in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Emperor Frederick Pall Mall Gazette Frederick Germany Berlin Shep Lynn Mass Harry Sullivan

Ridler and Maxwell Wed in Everett Union

Parker Ridler of Boston marries Eila M Maxwell of Medford on August 24 at a ceremony conducted by Rev R Perry Bush. No cards issued. They will reside at 37 Ames Street Somerville after September 20. Also Albert S Richards of Somerville weds Mary E Nettleton of Boston in a ceremony by Rev William H Munroe.

Ridler-Maxwell Everett R. Perry Bush Parker Ridler Boston Eila M. Maxwell Medford Ames Street Somerville Beste Richards Nettleton William H. Munroe Albert 5. Richards Mary E. Netleton

Deaths and funerals in the region Aug 24

Obituaries list several local deaths: Caroline P Hoar of Waltham aged, funeral in Concord August 29. J G Hitchcock M D of Foxboro aged 68 with service at Foxboro Congregational Church August 27. Eliza T Raymond of Brookline aged 89 with private burial. Mrs Sarah C Wallace of Charlestown aged 76 with services in Winchester Home. Benjamin Woodside of East Boston aged 69 with funeral at 5 Prescott street residence. Frank Wilson aged 24 killed at Waltham on the Fitchburg line, formerly of Moncton N B.

Hoar Waltham Caroline P Sherman Hoar Concord Mass James B. Wood Hitchcock Clarendon Hills J. G. Hitchcock M.D Foxboro Congregational Church Prescott Street Boston Wilson Fitchburg Frank Wilson Moncton

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