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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1889

Page

2

House Committee Shifts Under New Republican Majority

The article outlines committee reassignments for the Fifty-first Congress with focus on tariff policy, wool interests, and the shift from centennial to quadro-centennial celebration. It highlights key appointments, chairmanships, and the stance of leaders like Reed and McKinley on elections and immigration. Major figures include Governor Gear, Mr Payne, Mr McKenna, General Cogswell, Mr Morse, Judge Kelley, Mr Rowell, Mr Greenhalge, and Mr Andrew.

House Gear Iowa Post Reed Othes Delaware Payne New York Congressman Nutting Congress Dingley New England McKenna California Major McKinley General Cogswell Massachusetts Long Committee On Appropriations Morse Judge Kelley Rowell Illinois Greenhalge Lodge Andrew Senate America Ameria Hiscock Palmer Morrill Chandler Moody South Dakota New States Committee On Indian Affairs George H. Thobe Carlisle Thobe Knights of Labor Congressmen Lodge Bayne Pennsylvania Farquahar McKinley, Atteeworth and Grosvenor Ohio Cannon

Senate actions and bills in brief from December session

Senate morning actions include Sherman proposing a concurrent resolution urging arbitration for disputes with any nation, and Hale critiquing Senate wing storage rooms. Morgan seeks Congo trade inquiry, while Aldrich’s joint rules committee is approved. Oklahoma territorial government bill, Melville promotion, prisoner pensions, and Losco claim payment are among introduced measures. Wyoming admission and DC representation also feature in this day’s slate.

Washington Senate Sherman Committee On Foreign Relations United States Hale Mr. Hale Mr. Morgan Free State of Congo Aldrich Select Edmunds Senate Committee On Rules House Committee On House of Representatives Chandler George W. Melville U.S.N Jeannette Hiscock Larrabbee & Allen Bath Losco Commodore Selfridge State of Wyoming District of Columbia Houses of Congress Electoral College

Nominations reported in Senate executive session

The pension committee of the G A R prepared a bill for deceased and dependent soldiers. Mr Plumb reported favorably Groff Stone and Townsend of the General Land Office. Mr Hale reported favorably Bert P Porter to be census superintendent. Nominations referred to committees and the Senate adjourned at 2 10 until tomorrow.

Plumb Committee On Public Lands Messrs. Groff, Stone and Townsend General Land Office Hale Bert P. Porter Senate

In the House Washington Dec 9 with new committees

In his morning prayer the chaplain noted sorrow for the departed at eighty years and quoted Charity for all malice for none. Charles H Turner sworn in from New York sixth district. House adopted rules and appointed committees including Elections and Appropriations. A Worlds Fair panel was named and disbursement roles defined for sergeant at arms. House officials were appointed and session adjourned at 1 15.

Washington Rachel Charles H. Turner New York The Iceman Adams Illinois Cannot Committee On Rules House Cannon Spinola Cameron Payne House of Representatives Treasury Dalzell Pennsylvania Perkins New Jersey Greenhalge Massachusetts Crisp Georgia O'Neil Virginia Outhwaite Ohio Moore Texas Wike Tniois Butterworth McComas Maryland Henderson Jews Peters Kansas Cogswell Belden Morrow California Brewer Michigan Randall la Follette Wisconsin Gear Iowa Carlisle Kentucky Mills McMillin Tennessee Breckinridge Arkansas Flower Mileage—Lind Minnesota Townsend Wallace Clauncy Penington Delaware H. H. Smith Journal Robinson Richard Theophilus Gamble W. H. Smith District of Columbia Butler

International Marine Conference Defers Sound Signals and Commission

Washington December 9 The International Marine Conference opened at 11 this morning with Delegate Goodrich proposing that sound signals in foggy weather are inexpedient. The majority report against a permanent International Marine Commission was adopted unanimously, while a Danish minority report prompted Captain Flood to plan a future, modified resolution. The conference adjourned to Thursday.

Washington International Marine Conference Goodrich Steve King Germany International Marine Commission August Schneider Denmark Captain Flood Norway Flood

Fire at McKesson Robbins building causes $50,000 damage

Fire in the rear of McKesson Robins wholesale drug house at 91 and 98 Fulton street in New York shortly after midnight triggered three alarms and about 50,000 dollars in damage. Nearby fires include Amsterdam Hotel Suisse destroyed with all inmates escaping and other blazes in Cambridgeport and on Boylston street with losses totaling thousands.

New York McKesson & Robbins Fulton Street Amsterdam Hotel Suisse

Jefferson Davis Lies In State At City Hall New Orleans

Jefferson Davis remains lie in state at New Orleans City Hall as police veterans and Washington Artillery guards honor him. A flood of mourners, an estimated 100000 by midnight, fill the city with black white drapery, while fundraising committees plan support for a Davis lands stock and monument. Governor Nicholls permits visiting military companies for the funeral and dispatches from across the South urge Richmond as the resting place.

New Crlrans Jefferson Davis Washington Artillery Lee Monument Proctor Shakespeare Davis The Picayune Nicholls Charles I. Fenner New York Davis Land Company of Jackson Miss Arkansas South

Political meeting disrupted by sudden door failure in South Boston

A rally at Upper Spelman Hall on Broadway and Bb streets in South Boston to nominate Galvin for Mayor and Leary for Alderman nearly ended in disaster when a central door collapsed. The crowd fled as beams cracked, but only minor injuries occurred. The building was deemed unsafe and a polling booth was set up nearby.

Upper Spelman Hall Broadway Bb Streets Boston Galvin Edward J. Leary Dennis F. Brennan Brenan W.S. O’brien J. F. Harrington Fire Department South Boston Station 6 McDonald

Army and Navy Gazette Navy and Army Orders Summary

Army orders list Captain John G. Buller reassigned to King Powder Company Mills Warren Ohio and Surgeon John D. Hall granted ten days leave. Lieutenant E B Ives resigns Nineteenth Infantry effective December 3. Naval orders include Lieutenant-Commander John S Newell to Boston yard and Ensign Stokely Morgan to the Petrel. Multiple officers assigned, detached or placed on waiting orders, with ships Vermont Charleston Baltimore Pensacola and Philadelphia involved.

Washington John G. Buller Ordnance Department St. Louis Jefferson Barracks King Powder Company Warren John D. Hall E. B. Ives Nineteenth Infantry John S. Newell Boston Yard Stokely Morgan Petrel John Furey Vermont R. S. Griffin J. W. Ross Navy Yard Pensacola J. W. Kite Navy Hospital Philadelphia Arthur Burtis Charleston R. Henderson Washington Navy Yard R. Clover G. W. Beaman Baltimore J. Pemberton R. Jasper Coast Survey Office J. A. B. Smith Cramp’s H. 8. Craven New York Fla Carpenter N. Whitehouse

Salem Samaritan Society Meeting Reports 273 Members

The fifty sixth annual Salem Samaritan Society gathering at the Universalist vestry drew a large crowd. Secretary’s report cites 273 members and five deaths, including long time members Walden and Weston. The elected officers were Justice Mary I Robinson as president and vice presidents Mrs. George Cate and Mrs. C B Fowler. Emma B Lowd serves as secretary with Mrs. Barker as assistant secretary and Mrs. Frothingham as treasurer.

Salem The Samaritan Society Universalist Vestry Walden Weston Mary I. Robinson George Cate C. B. Fowler Emma B. Lowd Charles Barker Frothingham

Capital Loan & Investment Co to Liquidate Voluntarily

The Capital Loan and Investment Company formed in Lincoln Nebraska six months ago with a capital stock of 10 000 000 has decided to go into voluntary liquidation.

Capital Loan & Investment Company Lincoln, Neb

Adamowski Quartet Delivers Refined Second Boston Concert

Steinert Hall hosted the Adamowski Quartet for the second concert of the series with works by Mozart, Mackenzie, and Rubinstein. The ensemble displayed improved tone and phrasing, though the cello placement overemphasized the bass at times. Adamowski received high praise for his leadership and for the elegant performance by Johns and the quartet.

MN. Adamowski Steinert Hall Adamowski Mackenzie Boston J. Adamowski Rubinstein Clayton Julius Mozart

Miss Judi Impresses in Bohemian Girl at Boston

The Bohemian Girl performance last night featured Judi in the leading role with a strong chorus and orchestra, though some actors underperformed. Tonight the Postilion of Lonjumeau debuts in Boston, and Judi repeats her Marguerite in Faust tomorrow, with Der Freischutz and Carmen slated later this week.

Miss Juch Aruine Count ArWhetm Severereres Alonzo Stoddard Thaddeus Charles ‘Turner Boston Wachtel Judi Marguerite der Freischutz Charles J. Hedmondt Judi Opera Company Portland Montreal Europe Royal Academy of England Ferdinand Goetze Royal Theatre Berlin Stadt Theatre Leipsic Arthur Nikisch Hedmondt Nikisch Locke Juch Company Augustus Harris London Boston Theatre

German Festival Opens at Horticultural Hall for Nine Days

The grand Deutsche Fest began last evening in Horticultural Hall and will run for nine days. Mrs. J. H. Hecht presides over a toy booth while German costumes enliven the fair. A journal edited by Morse Wiener May and Heilborn sold 200 copies. profits aid the Boston Home for Aged and Latire Hebrews and Orphanage. Governor-elect Brackett and Mayor Hart spoke, with donations already totaling $12,000.

Horticultural Hall J. H. Hecht Jacob C. Morse Robert Wiener Max B. May Jacob Heilborn Boston Henry O'Meara Rabbi Schindler Jacob H. Hecht Hebrews Leopold Morse Hart Louis Hecht, Jr Buffum

Sailors Supper Held at Sealmen's Chapel Roxbury

A sailors supper and entertainment were held last evening in Sealmen's Chapel at 175 Hanover Street under the auspices of Immanuel Congregational Church ladies of Roxbury. The Peak family sang, Miss Helen M. Albro and Miss Ella Stimson gave readings, and a large turnout of sailors enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Sealmen’s Chapel Hanover Street ladies of _ Immanuel Congregational Church Roxbury Helen M. Albro Ella Stimson

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