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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1890
Page
2
The Republicans push rules crafted by Reed to expand power, move to remove Southern Democrats, and plan rapid legislation. Critics warn of a long session with large appropriations, subsidies, and a big river and harbor bill aimed at draining the Treasury.
Washington Feb 14 with a small attendance the House pursued adoption of a strict code of rules as debate on World’s Fair legislation continued. The journal was approved 151 to 1 and two World’s Fair bills were advanced, one naming Washington as the fair site and the other leaving a blank for site selection by Congress. Several amendments to rules were proposed and debated including quorum, who may originate revenue bills, and limits on speaking time. Opinions varied over executive powers of the Speaker and party precedents as the session moved toward a vote on the rules.
The House entertains motions to suspend the rules at 1 30 and 1 oclock on multiple days. The committee on rules may report time and method for considering measures on the House or committee of the whole calendar. Debates for 30 minutes precede a final vote. Rules pass 161 to 145 with several members noted as absent or paired. adjournment follows at 5 35.
In Washington on February 14 the Senate reported and calendared bills including transferring the revenue marine to the Navy and addressing the Tren ton Vandalia wreck relief. Debates on the Louisiana State University and Agricultural College endow ment touched on racial segregation with discussion by Gibson Ingalls and Plumb. Sixty bills passed. nominations confirmed include Charles Emory Smith to Russia and J Fenner Lee to Rio de Janeiro. Senate adjourned for Monday.
Dr. Lena Ingraham outlined modern physical culture as more than muscle building, including massage and bathing. She cited Hemnenway Gymnasium progress from one man in 1880 to 245 pupils, linking fitness to brain development and discipline in reform institutions. She urged integrating gymnasiums in schools and reform facilities, arguing equal energy and emotion between women and men with shared exercise opportunities.
The 1275 Washington Street fruit shop remains open after 10 PM but Mrs. Hiram Sawtell is absent and her son Isaac is blamed for plotting crimes to take control of the family store. Details from intimate friends describe a long history of hate and alleged plans to kill or displace Hiram, with a Rochester trip and a pending pursuit. Special Officer Lynch will escort Mrs. Hiram Sawtell to Rochester on the 8:30 train.
The text asserts medicines must have merit to guarantee benefit or cure. It claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood medicine with a guaranteed benefit or money back. It also mentions a $500 reward offered by Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy proprietors for an incurable case.
Liam B Gale arrived from Boston for a defense interview as Sawtell remains jailed amid a press siege. Detectives White Coogan Shields and Clidden outline a strong guilt case linking a right side carriage shooting to a headless, armless body found near Wallingford Field. An inquest is planned in the local schoolhouse as Mrs. Hiram Sawtell is expected to identify the body and clothing.
The twenty seventh annual statement shows premium reserve of 3 211 636 dollars, surplus of 283 321 11, and gross assets of 3 548 337 86. These figures are presented as reassuring to policy holders.
In Haverhill on February 14, union leaders from the Boot and Shoe Cutters' Union visited to restore harmony with the Knights of Labor over the Spaulding strike. Archie Boyd and General Secretary Brock signed an ultimatum urging cutters to stay away from W. W. Spaulding's factory until the dispute ends. The two bodies are reportedly reconciled, with Maxwell and another union man from Dover likely to be kept from work. A separate incident at Blake’s Granite Street factory saw twelve workers resign rather than work with a non union member, though the firm expects resumed production tomorrow.
A merchants committee and workers met with Agent Shaw in Nashua to form a five member arbitration panel. Two reps from each side and a fifth chosen jointly will decide the outcome. Workers suspend work until the panel reports. A grand ball at City Hall closed the day as hopes rise for mills to resume by midweek.
In Andover on February 14 a group of about twenty five turfmen surprised Henry R. Richardson proprietor of Thorndike stock farm. They presented an antique oak sideboard a silver pitcher and goblets and toured the farm after lunch. G. H. Nelson attended amid talks of legal actions involving the National Trotting Association and possible fall races at Mystic Park.
In Mauprn court, E Clarence Page of Medford and Mrs Isabel Clark were arraigned on a warrant accusing them of attempting to poison Mrs Page by poisoning her food. They pleaded not guilty and were held for trial with bonds set at 6000 and 2000. The alleged act dates back several months.
An urgent appeal requests increased subscriptions to support the Gwynne Temporary Home in Boston. Since 42 years of service, more than 6000 children have been helped, with 200 cared for last year. funds support care and potential permanent placements. Call at 46 Worcester Street or send subscriptions to A. J. Wadsworth at 50 State Street. officers listed include President John D. Williams and multiple trustees and managers.
Tom James of Dallas died after a sparring bout with Banzia at the Opera House in Dallas. The four round match ended when James collapsed from a neck injury, with speculation of a broken neck. Kilrain and the troupe are held for murder. Banzia remains for court. An inquest is under way.
The Dun and Bradstreet weekly trade review reports a somewhat improved business outlook with satisfactory collections in most cities. It notes modest gains in manufacturing, steady iron and coal sectors, and stronger building demand, while outlining price movements in copper, tin, and cotton futures and listing recent insolvencies and failures across the United States.
Washington February 14 forecast through eight p m Saturday calls for cooler cloudy weather with rain in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont turning to snow in northern areas northwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut similar with rain and colder air then fair Sunday. Far eastern New York also cloudy with rain followed by fair weather and northwest winds Sunday.
Observations note the Union Manufacturing Company machines yielding high profits. now its stock is being sold by K. H. Whitney & Co at 75 State Street.
Auction notice from Francis Henshaw & Co listing numerous securities and properties for sale on February 15 and February 19, 1890. Includes shares in Lowell Machine Shop Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Water Works and many railroad and manufacturing stocks with prices and lot counts. Also mentions assignee order and trust receipts. Names organizations and locations appear throughout.
A large crowd witnessed Worcester Fire Pail Company President T C Rice extinguish a kerosene fueled fire in a tar coated twelve by twelve foot frame in Postoffice Square. Rice broke a disc to release dry chemicals into water, dousing the flames in moments amid applause from business leaders. Captain Regan and district officials praised the device while nearby presses noted its use at Cambridge works. Auctioneer L H Bonelli announced a move to 266 Washington Street and offered collateral sales services.
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