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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1891
Page
5
Washington reports a clash over the Boston post office favoring General Corse. Dawes and Hoar show mixed stances while business leaders push for Corse, amid whispers of political maneuvering and potential repercussions for 1892 elec tions.
The public debt fell in January due to cash buildup in the Treasury. Net cash balance January 31 reached 50.63 million versus 88.42 million on December 31. The net debt decrease was 15.84 million, with total debt excluding Treasury cash at 846.51 million. Outstanding 4 per cent bonds total 559.56 million and 4 1/4 per cent bonds 57.49 million. Gold coin and bullion rose to 297.57 million from 293.02 million, while gold certificates declined to 19.89 million from 31.38 million, a net gold loss near 7 million. Silver held rose to 339.19 million, excluding coin and bullion under the silver act, which increased to 28.80 million. National bank deposits stand at 25.00 million, excluding 4.29 million for disbursing officers, with customs receipts for January noted.
Mr Edward Atkinson of the anti free silver delegation to Washington rejects claims of a chilly reception from the President and outlines the political dynamics driving the free coinage issue. He cites inertia, Western opposition, and Southern fears under the force bill as shaping Congress. He argues advocates are losing ground and that a vigorous push could defeat the measure and protect financial confidence.
The railroad commissioners postponed the hearing on West End capital stockIncrease until April 20. Bell's block on Commercial Street and Lafayette Wharf sold to Otis Kimball for 110000 with a 25000 mortgage and tax payments through May 1. Assessed value listed at 116500. A holiness convention opened on Beacon Hill with sermons by Rev W Purington, Rev L B Bates, Rev J Hainford and Rev S D Mallony. Additional talks on ethics of amusements set for Thursday at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street.
Brockton February 3 A special dispatch reports a woman named Dawson the most seriously injured in last evenings collision remains unconscious at the emergency room and doctors have abandoned hopes of her recovery. She is mother to two children aged 11 and 16 months. Suits for damages are being discussed.
Washington, Feb 3. The House Coinage Committee faced sharp clashes as Messrs Bland and Bartine protested delaying action on the free coinage bill. Mr Walker urged deliberation and argued against quick votes, asserting the public sentiment must be heard from St Louis delegates. The panel adjourned after agreeing to hear representatives before Tuesday vote.
A Boston woman over seventy argues that women can grow more beautiful with age. She credits health, care, and Paine's Celery Compound as a friend to sustain blood, nerves, eyes, and heart, urging women to avoid neglect and live healthfully to keep the spirit young.
Fragmentary ad style text mentions silor and Diamond Dyes 2 with garbled phrases about eating color and babies living on lactated food. reads as an unrelated damaged snippet without clear event or persons.
C C Norvel longtime financial editor of the New York Times died in Washington yesterday morning. Born in Nashville in 1810 he built a long career in journalism and finance. He edited the Republic and later the New York Commercial Advertiser before turning to Wall Street and publishing a national financial circular.
A list of death notices and funeral details from Charlestown Boston and surrounding towns. Names include Anderson Bates Bush Dearborne Eddy Fenno and others with dates Feb 2 3 and 31st ult. Many entries specify ages and family relations and note no flowers. Services and addresses given for several funerals.
Dr. McGlynn spoke to a not large Tremont Temple audience on Our Public Schools and Their Enemies. He likened monarchic Europe to modern America where laws seem made by monopolists for the people, calling for broader state education and warning about threats to public schools.
The Sons of Maine Club of Cambridge held a ladies night at the Citizen's Trade Association rooms. A supper preceded entertainment with speeches by Sanford H. Dudley Dr James Dow F A Hill the Rev C W Biddle and others. Vocals were led by City Messenger Francis Pratt and Mr Unroe.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen met last evening and Aldermen Townsend and Parry were appointed a special committee to consider the suggestion in the Mayor's inaugural address for building a new bridge across the Charles River. Attention singers use Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Salvation Oil advertises pain relief at 25 cents.
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