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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1889

Page

5

Appraisement of Sugars and Navy Yard Outlook

A special Treasury commission of three will reexamine the Sherer case at the New York Custom House sugar examination. The panel includes General O. L. Spalding, Colonel L. M. Montgomery, and Walter S. Chance. They will review documents and hear testimony to assess the sugar appraisal process and public deposits at Charlestown Navy Yard. The article notes related political backlash and prior reinstatements of examiners.

Wasninator Sprcrat Windom Edward Sherer New York Custom House Sherer Fairchild New York Cleveland Kings County Harrison Bowne Sturges Remsen Twomley Mr. Cole Treasury Department Cole Custom House Post O. L. Spalding Michigan L. M. Montgomery Boston Walter 5. Chance Philadelphia Montgomery Pemberton Grant Vicksburg Spalding Tichenor United States Chance McKinley Ohio

Charlestown Navy Yard Eyes Opened With Support

Major Edgerly and Mr. McCarthy report strong backing from Senator Hale of Maine and Secretary Tracy for opening the Boston Charlestown yard. Hale pledges influence in naval affairs and appropriations to favor shipbuilding there. Massachusetts delegates unite to push the project as talks continue with Navy officials and New England lawmakers.

Navy Yard Major Edgerly McCarthy Charlestown Senator Hoar Senator Hale Maine Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Charlestown Yard Massachusetts Hale Committee On Appropriations Naval Affairs Messrs. Edgerly Tracy Boston Navy Yard Congress Boston Navy Yards Navy Department Hichborn New England

Banks surrender deposits and sell bonds in Treasury plan

Secretary Windom received letters from three national bank depositories about withdrawing 10 percent of deposits on Jan 15. One Boston bank surrendered 810,000 and offered 300,000 of 4 percent bonds at 127. another active bank offered 50,000 of 4 percent at 127. The third inactive bank waived withdrawals and would sell 1,110,000 in bonds at the prevailing rate. Banks acted ahead of a potential 1 percent drop in 4 percent premiums after Jan 1. PRE-EMPTION LAWS STILL IN FORCE.

Windom United States Boston Treasury Department

Senator Farwell Attacks Civil Service Law

Illinois Senator Farwell denounces the civil service system as a fraud and humbug. He says he may read the Civil Service Commission report but questions introducing a bill to abolish it, suggesting defunding as the tactic, noting past defeats and intent to try again.

Farwell Illinois Civil Service Commission

Gile in town as race for district attorney heats up

Ex Representative Gile of Worcester visits the city amid a murmur of political maneuvering. Support from Senator Hor appears likely for J. Lewis Stackpole, while Allen’s allies pin hopes on Lodge’s backing to advance.

Gile Worcester Senator Hor J. Lewis Stackpole Allen Mr. Lodge

Central American Union Formed by Five Republics

Advices from Managua say President Sacassa approved a treaty uniting Nicaragua Costa Rica Honduras San Salvador and Guatemala as the United States of Central America. The first decade forms an offensive and defensive alliance with a union president handling foreign affairs. A future constitution and common monetary standard are planned.

New York Managua Nicaragua Roberto Sacassa Costa Rica Honduras San Salvador Guatemala United States of Central America Cosiaica

Social and guest notices from Boston hotels and clubs

Forty eight members of the Boston Schoolmasters Association met at Parker's for dinner with Larkin Dunton presiding. A January meeting is planned at Parker's. The M. C. Association of Waltham discussed The Prospects of the G. O. P. for the Next Five Years at the Revere House. A Jamaica Plain Gun Club gathering occurred at the Boston Tavern. Numerous notable arrivals were noted at Parker's, Tremont, Vendome, and other venues, with officers listed.

Boston Schoolmasters’ Association Parker’s Larkin Dunton Mason Street M. C. Association Waltham Revere House Eliot Draper Simeon Adams Howard Watch Company James Beatty Jamaica Plain H. W. Smith Worcester Brunswick A. C. Stott Stottsville N. Y Schouler U.S.N

Market Recaps Mixed Action as Bears Cover Shorts

New York trading showed irregularity with bears covering shorts in Sugar while copper and coalers faced varied moves. Notable items include Santa Fe advancing, Atchison firm, and the Quincy Mining Company boosting expectations from November production. discussion of New York & New England fortunes, trust formations, and railroad finance actions amid a general cautious tone.

New York Bears Quincy Mining Company

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