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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1894
Page
8
Preparations are under way to enforce income tax laws. President's message and Treasury report show no direct stance. Secretary Carlisle and Commissioner Miller conferred over regulations to be issued.
The Senate asked the President for correspondence on Bluefields and Navy reports from Rear Admiral Walker regarding the Sandwich Islands. In the House, a $75,000 appropriation was approved for a Shiloh national military park, and $20,000 for Chickamauga and Chattanooga dedication expenses. The chamber debated public document printing reform amid rotting vault volumes.
Sayres of Texas, head of the House appropriation committee, said the pensions and fortifications bill will be reported to the House and called up Thursday. He noted pension appropriations fell from $165,000,000 in 18% to about $140,000,000 for the next fiscal year, a $25,000,000 two year reduction without hurting claimants.
Washington December 4 President Cleveland will issue an order to place the geological survey scientific and technical staff in the classified service. The move would cover 133 officers with further civil service extensions anticipated and may be announced soon.
Democratic Senators met in caucus after the Senate adjourned to discuss a rules change. A resolution from Mr. Daniel of Virginia urged the rules committee to craft changes including closure and quorum counting. Varying opinions emerged, and another caucus is planned for Thursday.
An inquest in New York found Dr. Francis Whittemore of Boston and George H. Beaseley died accidentally at the Cortlandt Street station of the Sixth Avenue elevated line on November 4. Witnesses said Whittemore playfully struck Beaseley, causing Beaseley to fall onto the tracks. Whittemore then leaped after him and both men were run over. The jury absolved the train crew and station employees of blame.
W A Crompton & Co of Beaton has leased the Ports mouth Company plant, now insolvent, for five months at South Berwick Missouri and will start operations immediately.
In New York on December 4, the Lexow committee cross questioned Excise Commissioner Andrews about the Hotel Tortoni license. Andrews denied taking a $500 bribe and explained licensing actions, disputes, and the roles of Judge White and other officials. The exchange touched on record entries, prior refusals, and the motives of witnesses, with further testimony from August L. Lewis and Judge White.
Superintendent Byrnes filed neglect of duty charges against Captain Josiah A. Westervelt of the twenty-eighth precinct for failing to suppress policy shops. Indictments also issued against ex Captains Stephenson and Doherty ex Sergeants McKenna Clarke Parkerson Jordan and Liebers and ex Wardmen Hock and Meehan with further charges expected on additional evidence.
New York man Michael Ryan known as the green goods operator was indicted by the grand jury for failing to appear before the Lexow committee when subpoenaed. The case marks another step in the corruption probe.
The whaling schooner Agate of Provincetown arrived in New York bound for New Bedford after a three year voyage. Her oil was shipped directly from St Helena to New Bedford and she returned in ballast after a stormy seventy four day passage. The crew numbered eighteen men.
Bath Maine December 4 Captain Isaac Skillings long time seaman and longtime resident of Bath died this afternoon at his home in the city.
In Salem on December 4 Judge Bond voiced certainty an injunction should restrain Ly nn shoe factory strikers from visiting the Breed plant or blocking workers. He reserved final decree with filing expected tomorrow morning as unions fear a hard blow to organized labor.
An 19th century ad urges buyers to demand the United States Watch made at Waltham, marketed as reliable timekeeping sold by all jewelers. The message highlights domestic production and accessibility through local merchants.
The inquiry in Columbus heard Isaac Glazee state he saw Colonel Coit drink whiskey while Regimental Surgeon Taylor testified Coit did not drink the day before the riot. Several witnesses described soldiers drunk and Coit at saloons or commissary, with one suggesting he could have dispersed the mob if kept outside.
Rev. Alexander P. Doyle of the Paulist Fathers spoke at the Union Theological Seminary on Methods of Preaching. He urged Catholic Protestant unity, described missionary training, and urged clergy to live simply among the poor to win hearts. The talk followed remarks by Dr. Briggs and drew broad faculty and student applause.
William B. Pettingill is held by US Commissioner Bell in 1500 bail for a Friday hearing on charges of smuggling five one pound packages of phenacetine and offering bribes to three customs officials. Officials say the German product valued at a dollar per ounce carries a 20 cent duty. Pettingill allegedly sought release by naming his employers and offering 50 to 100 dollars.
General Barrios, Nicaragua’s special envoy to Great Britain, negotiates with the Earl of Kimberley for a British minister to Nicaragua to replace a consul. He also seeks revision of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
In Caracas on December 4 the government enacted amnesty releasing political prisoners. General Crespo stands strongest with full confidence. peace is firm and business thrives while the coffee crop is excellent.
A hut in a Hull street stored eighty pounds of dynamite and exploded after catching fire from a stove. The blast killed five people and injured twenty, shocking Ottawa observers.
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