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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
2
Post reporter quotes Henry W Swift who confirms his appointment as United States marshal for Massachusetts. He says he anticipated the move for six weeks and notes published guesses that Doherty’s term lasts until March 1895 may imply a removal.
In a Boston Post interview Mr. Swift challenges a misbelief about Doherty’s marshal term. Doherty, born in New Bedford, asserts his term runs to February 28, 1895 and seeks details on his removal. The exchange notes Swift’s Democratic ties and past offices while Doherty cites uncertainty about his standing.
Business firms opened mail to read a document titled Original notice before suit. Terms like plaintiff and defendant appeared, hints of a legal action, and a threatening line about a suit being brought unsettled readers before a clever advertisement from a collecting agency surfaced.
A large crowd crowded Tremont House corridors as Auctioneer Fitzpatrick sold house furniture from the up set stories. A woman fainted after being boxed in by the crowd. Items fetched low prices including a black walnut wardrobe at 4 dollars and a cherry chamber set at 26.50.
In Washington on December 6 the Senate considered Vest's closure plan and West's critique of current rules, arguing they stifle debate and harm the Senate's image. West signaled future action to remove the resolution from the calendar. The day also saw a pension bill for General Banks's widow and discussion of Japanese torture allegations tied to Shanghai surrender.
Secretary Gresham reports to Congress on Germany's protest over a one-tenth cent per pound sugar duty for bounty-paying countries. He says the 1894 duty discriminates against non Prussian produce and offsets domestic favors, not against U S production.
Postmaster General Bissell issues an order prohibiting magazines from losing bona fide periodical status when publishers or advertisers alter content with excessive ads or special promos. if issue shifts in character or price widely and copies circulate for particular interests, second class designation cannot apply.
The customary issue warns that second class postage rates will be denied and the publication may be excluded from the mails as second class matter if repeated irregularities occur.
Secretary Carlisle will grant Sigourney Butler of Boston a hearing on the proposed regulations for enforcing the income tax provisions of the tariff act before approval. He aims to complete review by Saturday. Carlisle also asks Congress for 500 190 more staffers including 303 deputy collectors to administer the tax amid expected Senate opposition from Hill.
Mr Proctor head of the Civil Service Commission discussed extending civil service rules to include storekeepers gaugers and clerks in the Internal Revenue Bureau with Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Secretary Curtis. Agreement to place storekeepers gaugers and all clerks below deputy collectors in collectors offices within the classified service. It is likely 300 special agents will also be placed in the classified service.
Senator Quay introduced an amendment to strike out the one-eighth cent per pound sugar differential. He accused Democrats of dodging the Sugar Trust issue while claiming they oppose it and said the move would force them to take a clear record on the matter.
Washington sources report foreign exchange gains in recent days suggest treasury officials expect gold may be exported this week as the nation's gold reserve stands at $111 million while the Treasury reserve shows $11 million.
Secretary Carlisle and Representative Springer sat in a one hour closed meeting at the Treasury Department to discuss finance and implementing the recommendations in Carlisle’s report.
The Kansas Pacific foreclosure proceeding, now part of Union Pacific, was made permanent in a U S Court filing. The suit names Russell Sage and George J. Gould as complainants against Union Pacific Railway Company and others, seeks to add receivers Frederic R. Condert and J. W. Doane, and references prior acts and Congress bills on Union Pacific affairs.
The Malden Ladies' Aid Association reports total receipts of 8575.49 from the recent Carnival of Nations at National Hall. Five thousand dollars will be given to hospital trustees with no restrictions. The group aims to establish another free bed, bringing the total free beds to two.
The third annual Union Social Club ball was held at Orienta Hall Roxbury Monday evening with over three hundred couples dancing. The grand march at 9 pm featured president Patrick H Keefe and Margaret G Keefe, and dancing continued until 2 am.
Rev Barrows of Jockiala Mass. commends the Boston physician for free medical care for all diseases. The notice promises trustworthy treatment and safety, with hours listed Sundays from 10 to 4 and 8 to 9.
In a Roxbury Superior Court ruling Judge Bishop voided three complaints against Ward 19 Democratic caucus officers. Lynch faced two counts, Mulhern one, all found defective for failing to allege wilful acts or proper caucus officer status. The decision ends a long political case tied to Timothy W. Coakley and local faction battles.
Louis Hamilton a steamer Pilgrim waiter, jumped into New York Harbor yesterday. The motive remains unknown, though heavy gambling losses may have depressed him. He leaves a wife and children in New York.
New York reports Sugar Trust magnates declare a quarterly 3 percent dividend on common stock and 1 34 percent on preferred stock, totaling 12 percent and 7 percent annually respectively. Wall Street sees it as a rebuttal to Havemeyer claims of losses and a possible shift in leadership of the combine.
Thomas W McKean a prominent Beverly merchant tailor died in his Cabot street store this forenoon of heart neuralgia at age 70. He slept in the store and ate outside and was found while unlocking the door at 7 o'clock. He had been in Beverly twelve years and previously in Salem. He leaves two daughters in Somerville and Woburn.
The town of Saugus voted to erect a brick school house at Saugus Centre for 37000 with twenty year bonds to be issued by the treasurer. Delaware or East Saugus and Cliftondale receive 600 for furnishings and 1000 for the Howard Street school.
For the first time in memory canvas-back ducks have appeared in Great South Bay. They are not in large numbers but many are found between Fire Island and Middle Ground, according to local baymen.
City manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.
The Police Board heard testimony on Sunday concert licenses with residents citing performances at the Boston Theatre and Grand Museum as profaning the Sabbath. Attendees included J M Douglas and Floyd of the South Boston Bulletin, while petitions were filed by Capen Parkhurst and Perry Mason & Co. The Tremont Theatre and Grand Opera House complaints were withdrawn and the hearing continued next Wednesday.
Mme Nordica, praised for Wagnerian triumphs, was greeted with an ovation at the Metropolitan Opera House after singing Elsa in Lohengrin. The Abbey Schoeffel & Grau cast featured M. Jean De Reszke as Lohengrin with Mme Marteli and M. Plancon in supporting roles.
Walter Adams the Democratic candidate was initially declared winner in the twenty eighth Middlesex district but a recount shows E Lewis Moore the Republican leading by one vote Moore files with Framingham town clerk to contest the result ahead of the incoming Legislature election committee review in Framingham.
A special musical programme and reception to Attorney-General Longley of Nova Scotia occur this evening at the People's Temple. The Boston Male Quartet, Frederick L. Benjamin, and Brenton H. Macurdy perform. The Longley reception starts at 7:30 followed by entertainment and a lecture with Thomas F. Anderson presiding.
At 6 20 last night Engine Company 9 extinguished a small fire in the two story frame dwelling No 117 Paris street East Boston. The building owner occupant is Isaac Hilzberg. The blaze started from a kerosene lamp explosion.
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