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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1889

Page

5

Doings of the Treasury Bond Purchases and Windom Policy

Washington reports show Secretary Windom aligning with Democratic debt policies, continuing bond retirements once favored by Secretary Fairchild. Treasury disbursed nearly 17 million, with 3,821,100 in four percent bonds at 128 and 67,800 in four percent bonds at 106, as strong banks supplied offerings amid rising New York money demand.

Washington Sprecrau Secretary Fairchild Cleveland Windom Harrison Blaine Fairchild New York Treasury Department Treasury Garfield Batchellor

Wool Tariff Enforcement Tightens At Treasury

Treasury Department officials promise a strong circular to customs collectors to enforce the wool schedule. Wool waste must not be treated as ordinary waste and any wool imported in altered condition or with dirt faces double duty. The policy aims to limit waste to true wool waste, with disputes likely to sharpen Congress tariff talks next winter.

Treasury Department Windom Tichenor Treasury Congress Senate Committee On Finance Wool Growers’ Association Aldrich Rhode Island Messrs Harpster Delano Lawrence Senate

General Mahone's Prospects in Virginia Campaign

Despatches from Virginia warn of a backfire against General Mahone from party malcontents in Virginia's gubernatorial race. Reconciliations touted by Quay Clarkson and Fessenden have few adherents. Governor Cameron says he will not back Mahone and asserts he can mobilize over 15,000 votes statewide, with Petersburg backing stronger than Mahone’s claimed 300 followers. The anti Mahonites' stance remains unsettled as leaders convene.

Mahone Virginia Lana Quay Clarkson Fessenden William E. Cameron Govepnor Kickers Cameron Petersburg

Langston silent on political fate in Mahone split

The article notes Langston plans an early conference to decide actions while remaining mute on politics. He claims the ability to sway 1500 white and colored votes in the state, and his past grievance with Mahone colors expectations for future support or forgiveness in his congressional contest.

Langston Mahone

Government approves $100000 for navy yard tool upgrades

March appropriation funds added tools for New York and Norfolk plants to enhance iron and steel shipbuilding. Proposals issued, bids opening Oct 1, with over fifty firms requesting details. Maine armor work progresses. Texas at Norfolk yard suspended pending Navy decision on construction plans.

Navy Yards New York Norfolk Nie Department N Se Navy Department Norfollk New York Yard Maine Texas Norfolk Yard Naval Constructor Belles Bureau of Construction and Repairs

Court Martial of Lieutenant Irvine at Newport

The navy court martial of Lieutenant John C. Irvine finished at Newport with a sentence of two years suspension and loss of rank and pay during the period. Captain Selridge presided, ex-Lieutenant-Governor Hovey served as counsel, about a dozen witnesses testified, and Secretary Tracy’s approval is anticipated.

Irvine John C. Irvine Navy Remey Newport R. L Thomas O. Selridge Hovey Tracy Navy Department

Census Bureau to suspend visitor access for job seekers

Superintendent Porter announces after the bureau moves to new quarters and resumes operations around Sept 15, he will be unable to see visitors seeking employment for themselves or others. The rule will be strictly enforced due to heavy workload and ongoing organization.

Porter Census Bureau Civil Service Commission

Prohibition clubs grow as Stevens touts state aid and plans

Secretary Stevens announces 144 Prohibition clubs formed statewide since the amendment campaign ended. The state committee reports a healthy treasury, incoming subscriptions, and plans for Worcester convention. Delegates total 416. ward and city committees may act as delegates to other conventions.

E. N. Stevens Prohibition Wesleyan State Central Committee Samuel Dickey National Prohibition Committee Worcester Curtis Hall Tueday Messrs Blackmer Roberts Kendall F. L. Wing Ashburnham Prohibition Ward Tremont Temple Needham W. J. Shilladay E. Trask Hill J. W. Hamilton Francis W. Rider G. L. Small B. L. D. Yankins Walter J. Wilton H. A. Nelloge C. W West End Prohibition Club Friends of the Cause

Market Amid Bullish Spots and Rail News From 1889

The New York market shows selective strength with notable selling and profit-taking by bulls. Northern Pacific preferred activity under Villard influenced broader gains while wheat prospects attract buyers. Local sentiment is cautious with focus on Boston and New York, rail stocks and water power bonds reflecting ongoing investment confidence. The Harris Palatial Car Company enters railway sleeping coach production, and Atchison-Alton relations may ease as new management reshapes subsidiaries. Peabody Danvers electric line cars dispatched, two weeks to operation.

New York Boston Harris Palatial Car Company Pullman Company Harris Company Pullman Fiske Massachusetts Life

Secretary Windom arrives in Hopkinton New Hampshire

Secretary Windom of the United States Treasury arrived at the Perkins Inn in Hopkinton with Mrs Windom, their son and daughter. Mrs Windom is the daughter of Rev Roger Hatch former pastor of the Congregational Church of Hopkinton. The visit occurred on August 28.

Windom Hopkinton N. H. Contocook N. H United States Treasury Perkins Inn Roger ©. Hatch

Pyprorama of The Apaches at Point of Pines festival

The Pyprorama of The Apaches outdoor show runs daily at Point of Pines with free grounds entertainment. Baldwin's Cadet Band performs with grand concerts and the union bands join next Sunday for a first Spear Ce at the resort, creating a gala Children’s Festival week.

Wild West Point of Pines Loreth Baldwin Union Cornet Band Drum Corps of Virginia

Casino Ball at Newport Closes Social Season in Grand Style

Newport Rhode Island August 28 The grand Casino subscription ball capped the social season with elaborate decorations a white and gold theatre bower of flowers and plants and silk hangings and a lantern lit lower piazza and upper balcony for promenade supper and dancing lasting until daylight. Prominent cottagers and guests attended with lavish costumes and jewelry while the Casino and Hungarian orchestras provided music and a unique German favors for the dance.

Newport R. I Grand Casino

Marriages In City Aug 22 to 26

Several couples exchange vows in city ceremonies Aug 22 to Aug 26. Edward J. Coan weds Emma Smith, John E. Homan weds Alice Breed in Lynn, James H. Irwin weds Elizabeth Hegarty, William Edgar Nason weds Mary Jane Machado of Terceira, Azores, Thomas Schofield weds Eilen Marah, and Israel Trask weds Frances R. Wilson, witnessed by Rev. M F Murphy Rev John D Pickles Rev S Earing L Schwarz L Christen and Rev Lucius E Stith.

Obituary notices list multiple deaths across Massachusetts

The notice lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices dated Aug 27 28, including W C Boyden of Beverly with private burial and no flowers, and entries for John A Butler, Martin Draper Jr, Mrs William Farrie, William Faulkner, Jane Godfrey, Job T Grush, Andrew Graham, Caroline Margaret Little, J Annie Morrison, Charles F Orcutt, Charles W Rich, Mrs Ellen M Stratton Nellie Ballou, Sally Taylor, Albert H Webb, Maria Birkbeck Wray, and others across Boston Cambridge Roxbury Roslindale St Albans Vt Brighton and Chelsea with ages ranging from 37 to 89.

Boyden W. C. Boyden Washington Street Beverly Butler Chelsea John A. Butler South Africa Draper North Cambridge Martin Draper Farrie Massachusetts General Hospital William Farrie Faulkner William Faulkner Godfrey South Boston Jane Samuel Godfrey Grush Job T. Grush Graham Roslindale Andrew Graham Little Cambridge Caroline Margaret Lemuel Little Morrison Roxbury J. Annie George H. Morrison Orcutt Charles F. Orcutt Rich St. Albans Charles W. Rich Stratton Ellen M. Stratton Nellie Ballou Taylor Brighton Sally T Jacob F. Taylor Webb Boston Highlands Albert H. Webb Wray Maria Birkbeck A. H. Wray George Birkbeck Brooklyn

Hutchins Completes Defense Argument in Gilman Trial

Bancor Missouri August 28 Colonel Hutchins finished his six hour defense argument in the Gilman case after reviewing testimony and stressing points in favor of his client. County Attorney Bailey opened the prosecution argument, having spoken about an hour before the court adjourned until morning.

Gilman Bancor Hutchins Bailey Morrow

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