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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1889
Page
5
Speaker Reed visits the White House to argue for Weston Milliken as Portland collector. The President insists on an investigation of Milliken's character before any appointment, leading to a sharp exchange and a walkout. The incident affects Senate power dynamics and future nomination prospects.
President hosts about fifty Sioux visitors led by Foster Warner and Crook of the Sioux Commission. John Grass of Standing Rock humorously notes the visit is not a scalping one. American Horse speaks as the President pledges farm settlement, schools, and support from Congress for liberal, just policies.
The text states a half cent per pound rate and references a prior classification under anchovies and similar goods dutiable at 40 percent ad valorem. It indicates a change or clarification in tariff treatment for these items.
Corporal Tanner has opened a law and claims office here and was admitted to practice as a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
The New York market opened strong and rose further with Missouri Pacific leading gains. Jay Gould’s dividend move and broker activity supported a bullish mood while bond markets also advanced signaling broad stock strength.
The Treasury secretary released Special Agent Byrne’s report rebutting Theodore Justice of Philadelphia on ring waste imports. Byrne argues ring waste wool is a highly purified woollen waste usable as an adulterant, urging a duty rise from 10 to about 16 18 cents per pound while warning a rate above 18 cents would be prohibitory.
Inspector Tinker reports on the Devil's Lake reservation in North Dakota finding near total crop failure. He recommends government full rations of pork flour and some clothing through winter and until next year's crops, with Congress asked to authorize funding. The 1000 residents previously farmed 75 000 bushels of wheat 25 000 bushels of oats 8000 bushels of vegetables and 2500 tons of hay.
Secretary Proctor feels awkward about disbursing 10 000 dollars to pay General Shields widow for two swords kept by the Treasury. Law requires payment of actual cost, but donors’ prices and owners’ finances cannot be determined. Representative Mansur pressed the issue and it seems the widow may receive the full sum as the swords’ value.
Congressman O Neil will introduce a bill to grant a pension to Irene Wilkinson Gibson, daughter of David Wilkinson who served in Crane's Continental Artillery from 1777 to 1780. She is over eighty and in need of support. Governor Long supports the measure and precedents exist. The proposed pension is likely twenty dollars per month.
Congressman Morse met Pension Commissioner Raum to win an order creating a Brockton board of union commissioners. A 30 000 population city with dense surroundings argued for three physicians paid about 2500 each. General Raum acknowledged its justice. Governor Long failed to secure the appointment.
Secretary Windom directs customs to classify brined sardelles packed in wooden barrel shapes as herring under tariff headings. Pickled or salted herring duty applies at the rate specified, affecting import levies on these brined fish.
The article recalls Emile Augier entering the French Academy amid opposition from M. Villemain and recounts a farewell exchange. It also notes Duc Pasquier ill during Guizot’s directorship and Guizot’s noted reply about keeping the ranks of the Forty intact.
Mr. G. W. Mansfield of Thomson Houston spoke at Dexter Hall on the construction and current conveyance of electric railroading to a large audience. He promised a follow up discussion next week on electric motive power.
James Cheesman of Deerfoot Farm Southboro Massachusetts receives Chevalier du Mérite Agricole from the French government for services on the jury at the Paris Exposition and for representing American dairy interests in Paris.
The advertisement touts A. N. Cook & Co. at 377 and 379 Washington street as a trusted New England furrier offering a range of foreign and domestic fur goods. It emphasizes experience, reliability, and competitive prices for first class fur items this winter season.
Harvard's athletic committee documents refute Princeton charges on player status and alleged payments. It details investigations of Princeton players, defends Harvard scholarships, and explains Harvard's 1889 withdrawal from the Intercollegiate Football League as a stand for amateurism and reform.
Leonard and Co. shows paintings at 3 p m while Lewis J Bird and Co. handles Oriental rugs at 3 p m. Horatio Harris and Co. offers fruit at 12 m with snow and Co. also selling fruit at 12 m. The listings note multiple items in a single sales session and announce the times.
Notices list marriages and deaths dated Dec 11 to Dec 21 in Boston area and beyond. Includes Anderson Cameron Chase Bailey Perry Branch West Carson with names and dates. obituaries for Burditt Channing French Flinn Gannon Geating Gilman Huntington Jordan Kentfield Morrissey True with ages and locations. one church funeral detail for Mary A A Parks.
The Boston Advertiser notes that Aldrich has shown he can relate a history of human hates and loves with masterful strength and grace, surpassing many in the craft.
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