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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1895
Page
6
Secretary Carlisle may be summoned to reveal the contract with the syndicate for a new 30 year government bond. The committee aims to inform itself on the purchase terms, price disparities, and the potential implications for national credit and gold reserves amid broad bank interest and upcoming bond issuance.
Deposits of gold totaling 1.5 million dollars were made by the Chase National Bank and a second bank identified as the Fourth National at the United States assay office in New York. Washington officials ordered the gold deposited to be credited by actual weight and noted certificates of deposit may be issued on receipt. Interest is to accrue from the deposit date, with bonds bearing the February 1 date.
In Washington Feb 11 Mr Hill of New York introduced a concurrent resolution urging a safe system of bimetallism with gold and silver at parity. If unattainable, bonds payable in coin would be redeemed in standard gold dollars. Senator Stewart and Pettigrew offered related measures while the post office appropriation bill was taken up and the Senate adjourned.
Washington dispatch reports Hawaiian ministers receiving a telegram stating Honolulu on February 2 notes quiet trials, queen to be tried Monday the 4th. Cranston Muller and Johnstone, all aboard the Warrimoo, accused of conspiracy with dynamite links. Cranston and Muller named in the charges.
The President sent to the Senate and House documents on sealing in Behring Sea. It cites 142000 fur seals killed in 1894 by pelagic hunters in the North Pacific, Behring Sea included. He urges a joint committee from Great Britain Russia Japan to study fur trade science and policy.
In Washington on February 11 the House, meeting as a committee of the whole, examined the legislative executive and judicial appropriations. The debate remained unfinished when the committee rose and the House adjourned for the day.
Boston officials consider borrowing beyond the debt limit to build an eighty foot wide avenue from Tremont and Winter through Province Court Franklin Brattle to Hanover and Washington streets. The plan includes arcaded City Hall sides with a subway beneath and a new city hall at another site, costing about 2,697,000 dollars. A hearing is set for Tuesday at 2 p m.
The record lists assets and liabilities as of January 1 1895 including reserves for policyholders and all other claims. It details the balance of policyholder reserves and ancillary liabilities within the insurer’s financial statements.
Superintendent Wheeler issued a sweeping reform order directing that supplies go through the main office, foremen report by phone, and no personal drivers for executives. He names Dr. L H Howard as veterinary surgeon in charge of horse purchases and notes consideration of light-duty roles for older workers. Foreman John Carson faces a removal hearing next Thursday.
A special feature shows letters from women across the country describing womb trouble painful menstruation backache and kidney issues. They credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and cures and urge others to seek her advice. Mrs Pinkham explains how to obtain the remedy through druggists.
An important programme change for the coming international convention in this city July 10 to 16 eliminates Sunday services. The measure relieves Endeavorers from Sunday travel criticism as many delegates will stay in Boston suburbs and would otherwise ride steam and electric railways on Sunday.
The 15 Club held its banquet at the American House marking its 1888 origin and the 250th anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Guests included Gen. A. P. Martin Col. H. A. Thomas Gov. Greenhalge's secretary Lt. Edward Sullivan and Mr. George L. Stevens. Each guest received a gold coat of arms souvenir with club sentiments and member lists.
The City Ticket Office of the Boston and Albany Railroad has been relocated to 366 Washington Street, updating the station's access point for passengers seeking travel and ticketing services.
Widening of Battery street from Commercial to the north ferry will cost 32000 dollars. Estimates were referred to the finance committee. Alderman Dever moved an order directing the mayor to have the superintendent of streets hire enough men to remove snow from all streets where the company’s tracks lie.
The Sunday Post story about a city woman calling on the Aldermen for a job stirs the town. Mayor Curtis laughs as Aldermen Dever, Flood, Witt, Allen, Lee and Lomasney are humorously pranked at City Hall.
The Union Cycle Club unveiled new upper floor rooms at 1501 Washington Street corner Canton Street with a ballroom, billiard and bath facilities. Guests from multiple clubs attended a concert and dance while plans, tours, and forthcoming events, including a postponed Lyceum Hall tournament, circulated among wheelmen.
A week long Cambridge G A R fair opened at Union Hall with tall ranks of dignitaries. Lieutenant Governor Wolcott Governor's staff and the soldier mayor attended. crowds packed the hall as speeches highlighted the event. The schedule spans daily 10 am to 11 pm with themed evenings for Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps.
The Etna Life Insurance Company prepares its annual statement showing a year of business meeting or exceeding expectations. Management notes relief and double satisfaction in the solid exhibit, with prospects for the new year improved compared to last year despite the broader economic strain.
A reader from 86 State Street letters the Post editor praising the paper for impartial coverage of last Sunday's services at the First Spiritual Temple. He commends fair play and justice from the press, noting 45 years of public scrutiny.
The article argues beauty equals harmony in decor and advises seeking expert guidance to choose upholstery drapery and fabrics. It notes the Paine Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street offers free expert upholstery advice and can send an artist to assist customers, highlighting a liberal offer.
At a Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association meeting in William Parkman Hall last evening F W Axtman demonstrated armature windings while L F Hoffmann lectured from large charts on Edison motor parts. The group holds regular experiments and will explore Alternating Currents at the next meeting.
J L Dickson former cashier of the MelIlroy Banking Company in Payetteville Arkansas committed suicide by taking poison last night. An investigation showed he was a defaulter for 21000 dollars and fear of prosecution drove him to death.
In London February 1 John Redmond leader of the Parnellites urged the government to appeal to the country now over home rule after failing to press the program. The motion was defeated 256 to 236 in the House.
Fred Goodwin of Hingham Massachusetts was arrested in Hilsworth and charged with forging a $36 check. He was brought to Bangor and confined, and tonight he confessed his guilt.
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