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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1888
Page
5
Boutelle hears about anti Blaine clubs and postal machine reforms while addressing issues of abused soldiers’ families in need of care. The discussion links taxation of bank shares to broader public welfare measures proposed by supporters of reform and veterans’ relief.
City Solicitor Bailey of Boston arrives to argue for the Commonwealth in the Bank of Redemption v Massachusetts case ruling on the constitutionality of the state tax on national bank shares. If the state loses, $1.5 million revenue would be cut and added to state tax. Hoar will lead for the Commonwealth with Bailey coordinating Boston’s role. Hale and Wells represent the bank.
The Secretary of War today sent Congress a table of the militia strength. It lists 82 general officers 1105 general staff officers 16388 regimental field and staff officers and 5885 company officers. Total commissioned officers 8210. Enlisted include 18881 non commissioned officers 2000 musicians and 71896 privates total 92627. Grand total officers and men 100837. Unorganized duty force set at 7920 768 with some estimates from War Department.
The House fisheries committee continued hearings on a bill to ban fishing for menhaden within three miles of the coast. Perry Belmont and others argued the restriction would wreck Long Island coastal fishing interests. Atlantic City fish dealers and fishermen opposed, saying sportsmen push the measure. Also noted: Navy will build a $32,750 steel torpedo boat for coast defense, funded from a $2 million appropriation. Treasury replies to a Senate inquiry state no Canada bonded goods talks since treaty changes. regulations remain sufficient. Senate secret session postponed British extradition treaty until December. Charles F. Wyman named vice consul of Russia for Boston port.
Fifty three Roanoke Association veterans met at Young's Hotel to mark the Roanoke Island engagement in North Carolina. Gov Ames and General Rea attended briefly, with other notable guests including James E Murdoch. Officers were elected and speeches praised Burnside's Roanoke capture as a war milestone.
A debate on protection versus free trade debated tariff effects on labor and wages last evening at New Era Hall. General Hazard Stevens argued protection lowers wages by forcing reductions, while Edward Fitzwilliam, a radical high protectionist, contended tariffs raise or sustain wages and cited daily necessities. The discussion covered international wage levels, export surpluses, and the impact of immigration on American labor.
Coppers were the feature yesterday with Franklin active closing at 1534 bid 1%4 off from opening. Calumet & Hecla seen in demand, Calumet closing 230 bid high 233 opening 226. Frenchman's Bay Land strong at 9144 956%. New crowd dominates brokers as improvements continue with nine miles of water pipe laid and land sales at good prices. A wealthy syndicate led by Thomas H. Proctor reportedly bought 5000 shares. Bond market strengthens with municipal securities in demand and $400,000 Atchison dividend influence at the clearing house. Money easy in New York, collateral loans preferred over mercantile paper. Indiana Bloomington & Western plan due within two weeks. Vanderbilts’ Lake Shore retreat depresses list. fears of a rate war hit Lake Shore, Erie and Northwestern. Duluth South Shore & Atlantic road completion promises a shorter route, railroads lose $1,000,000 monthly from rate cuts. Philadelphia Exchange governors plan to split commissions with bankers or brokers outside major exchanges, bucket shop profitability questioned. CAPE Cop.
On Monday February 13 six per cent interest on outstanding Certificates of profits will be paid to holders or legal representatives. Seventy per cent of Certificates of Scrip from 1880 will be redeemed and paid to holders or representatives. Interest on redeemable amount ceases on Ist. The rates to be produced and cancelled at payment. A 12 1/2 percent scrip dividend is declared on earned premiums of participating policies ending in 1387.
The city board of police has authority to take land near Joy Street to build a stable and wagon building for a patrol system. Station 1 on Hanover Street, under Captain Dawson, is prioritized for the system and a new station may be erected within a year. The need for the system has existed for years.
Listings show Henry Irving at Ter k Theatre Nat Goodwin at Follis Street Dorothy at 7:45 Shane na Lawn at Globe Theatre The Hells of Haslemere at Boston Museum The Two Johns at Howard Athenham Joan of Arc at Grand Opera House with matinee and evening times noted for several venues.
Real estate listing for 12 month old Fruit-Horatio Harris item. S R Knights and Co handling at 2 p m. Bugs matter handled by Leonard and Co at 3 p m.
Notices of multiple marriage announcements across cities including Boston Auburn N Y Wolfeboro N H and St Louis. Carney Kelly announce marriage in Nevada Qua? Walker officiating, Horn Mosher wedding in Wolfeboro, Krise Prescott wedding in Salem, White Gilmore ceremony in Auburn.
Deaths recorded across New England include Jane T Adams at Framingham aged 84 years 10 months 27 days widow of James Adams of Concord Massachusetts Joshua Bates Cowing at Weymouth aged 77 son of Balch and Cynthia Cowing General Louis Gaillard at Paris France Martha D Holden at West Quincy aged 86 William Bickford Howland at Pueblo Colorado former Boston resident aged 3 years 10 months James W Jenkins at Barre Massachusetts Gayton Ackman Loring at Highgate Springs Vermont Maria M Nims widow of Nelson E Nims aged 67 Lois B Read at Wakefield widow of Luther Reed aged ? William B Reed at Southboro aged 71 Patience W Tyler at? aged 79 years 3 months 3 days.
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