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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1886
Page
2
The Republicans decline to consider proposed measures leaving responsibility with them. Little general pension legislation expected this winter though Lovering predicts one or two bills. Private bills to be examined and passed with fidelity, possibly hundreds. Wallace, the reformer who demanded House quorum last summer, has not appeared at the capital.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Dawes near guaranteed Berkshire county Democratic support in the Legislature and likely endorsement of William J. Coogan for the Pittsfield post office. Other candidates include William H. Murray John E Merrill and Arthur S Prout. Hoar may back General Pickett for Worcester postmaster amid intra party competition.
The Treasury Secretary transmitted a communication from the director of the mint urging a change in subsidiary silver coin limits. The proposal seeks to repeal part of the 1876 act setting a $50,000,000 cap and allows bullion purchases for coinage with regulation by the Secretary.
John C. Miller a noted stenographer and patent attorney, residing in Hyattsville Md, was possibly fatally shot on F street near Ninth by George N Walker brother of Major Walker late police chief Walker says Miller insulted his wife and threatened violence, and that Miller reached for a weapon prompting the shot.
Washington reports reflect memorials for a constitutional amendment on marriage and divorce and against aliens owning large land tracts. Also listed are measures on rail expansion, army efficiency, a monument for Black soldiers, oleomargarine taxes, and Haiti arbitral awards. Senate addressed woman suffrage and set inquiries into fishery protections before adjourning after a brief secret session.
In Wash tion, the House hears a mint director draft for a subsidiary silver coin bill. Maine’s Boutelle seeks free duty material for Eastport reconstruction. Breckenridge calls tariff a tax and the bill goes to Ways and Means. Cutcheon’s military bill advances to determine pay based on rank date. Herbert moves a continuing special order for Navy bureau consolidation to Dec 13, with amendments for committee of the whole consideration.
The committee on post offices and post roads considered extending free delivery to towns with 10 000 population and $10 000 annual revenue. The House resumed the electoral count bill with Dibble supporting the minority report Cooper backing the majority, Eden urging amendments. Caldwell gave notice to call the previous question tomorrow and the House adjourned.
The President sent to the Senate nominations including Thomas Moonlight as Wyoming Governor and Arthur L. Thomas to the Utah commission. Navy appointments include Theodore J. Wilson as chief of construction and Pay Director James Fulton with commodore rank. The House is informed of rivers and harbors balances totaling 16.6 million dollars. Public land fencing disputes in New Mexico and Kansas prompt recommended removal actions.
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis water power was irregular last half week yet steam usage by about six mills pushed flour output to 119 900 barrels for the week, averaging 18 650 daily, with 17 mills generating about 18 000 barrels and a water pool to take effect Monday. Exports were light as wheat prices rose then fell, affecting flour markets.
At the Suffolk Medical Society meeting Dr. Morton Prince presented a study on thought transference tracing early mind reading experiments from the Creary family England to modern demonstrations. Professor Royce Colonel Higginson and Dr. Minot offered skeptical and analytical comments on mind reading, psychic research, and the limits of evidence.
Snowstorm closes Nantasket Beach railroad with blocks at several points. The afternoon passenger train left the rails near Point Allerton amid a drift and could not be replaced by late today. Superintendent Jeffreys directs a large crew in shovelling and repairs while debris from Green Hill to Point Allerton covers the shore. Some old sailors fear a laden vessel foundered with all aboard.
In Huntington Hall a large Lovett audience enjoyed a charity kirmes for the Old Ladies' Home. About 300 performers staged national dances led by Professor Carl Marwig, with Germany Swedish Gypsy Tyrolean and flower dances drawing strong applause. The curtain rose at 8 and a grand march followed. the show will again be presented tomorrow night.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Frye denies writing Arthur Sewall urging remonstrances from Maine ship builders against Morton's confirmation. He says the letter asked Sewall to ascertain Morton's views on foreign vessel admission to registry, effects on ship building and coastwise trade, royal of the American merchant marine, and general shipping opinions.
North Carolina Senator and former governor spoke at Tremont Rye Temple on the Civil War era. He argued secession was a constitutional remedy and that slavery was the occasion, not the cause, of the war, criticizing Northern labels and praising states’ rights.
Peppermell Manufacturing and Laconia Company directors plan to merge with Pepperell seeking stock increase and property transfer. Laconia seeks authorization to dispose of its property to Pepperell. The consolidation may settle the long discussed union and spur a new Biddeford mill.
The purchaser must pay 825,000 in cash on the bid. The remaining bid may be settled in cash or bonds and overdue coupons secured by two mortgages at pro rata value, per the decree. Date November 15, 1886. Master Chas P Redmond signs.
A dense ledger listing railway companies and banks with holdings and bonds. Entries include Cambridge KR Co Metropolitan RR Co 2000 Quincy AL 6s January 1901 int annually, and Concord & Claremont RR 7s 1894. Various banks such as First N Bk of Le Mass Brookline Asiatic N BK Salem and North N BK Boston appear with branch notes and financial instruments.
The Museum of Fine Arts hosts a loaned Indian curiosities collection from Clarence Pullen of New Mexico, featuring Navajo and Moqui blankets, Zuni pottery, and Navajo sashes. General Loring arranged the display under a glass case, highlighting antique Pueblo pieces and intricate weaving.
The New Hampshire Club met yesterday at the Quincey House with Dr. J. C. Moore presiding. About 100 gentlemen attended a lively railroad discussion followed by dinner. Committee named to prepare candidate list for January meeting.
S R Knights & Co announces public auction of four Gore Street properties Nos 101 103 105 and 107 near Fifth Street East Cambridge. Estate 101 103 is S S Hammill organ factory with 50 by 100 foot lot. Estate 105 107 is an 11 story six room dwelling with 25 by 100 foot lot. $200 cash at sale time. other terms apply. Sale set for Monday December 43 at 3 p m on premises.
The notice states a thirty dollar per share dividend payable Friday at the Treasurer’s office 60 State Street Boston with Gustus Lowell as treasurer dated December 4 1886. It also announces a fifty dollar per share dividend payable December 15 1886 to stockholders of record November 24 1886 under T Teeferon Coolidge as treasurer.
On Wednesday December 15 by order of Directors 2000 Boston and Maine shares and 400 Connecticut River shares listed for auction. Also 12 and 47 shares, 63 Eastern Railroad New Hampshire ex div, plus estate closure items including 180 Cheshire Railroad preferred, Lincoln National Bank, Globe National Bank, Washington National Bank, National Hide and Leather Bank, National Exchange Bank, and Manuf National.
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