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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1890
Page
5
A political clash unfolds over possible troop deployment to Florida amid tensions with Republicans opposing a White House rule. Union veterans express strong disapproval following a Confederate scalp incident, highlighting enduring sectional tensions.
In Washington on February 16, reports say efforts to indict five men who tried to levy assessments on clerks to aid Mahone in Virginia face White House and Justice Department resistance. District Attorney Hoge delays action as Civil Service Commissioners urge prosecution, one defendant has died, others remain unprosecuted amid partisan tension and patronage concerns.
Attorney General Miller reports a Florida law dispute that led to Deputy Marshal Saunders being shot in Monroe and Gadsden counties. President McKinley faces calls to deploy federal troops if the civil power fails. Governor Fleming and State Attorney Lamar urge justice in federal courts, while Miller backs energetic arrests and possible troop aid.
The Senate endures a stubborn fight to remove Colonel W P Canaday of North Carolina from the post of sergeant at arms despite repeated efforts. His influence stems from aiding Senator Sherman in North Carolina delegate pickups for the national Republican conventions, while accusations of Confederate service and speculative ventures fuel opposition. General Alger refers findings to Senator Stockbridge. Mahone warns of a connected suit. Union veterans seeking his seat find his grip on the Senate too strong to dislodge.
A split in Southern Republican ranks grows as colored Republicans urge modifying President Harrison’s patronage rule. They argue current enforcement benefits a few white-linked figures, fueling discontent in North Carolina where colored bosses threaten to field candidates in every congressional district.
Representative Wallace of New York introduced a bill authorizing the Navy Secretary to appoint a three officer board to inspect Ericsson Coast Defence Company plans for an improved submarine gun and detachable ram with a testing steam carriage. The measure seeks an official evaluation before any CONTRACT award.
The secretary may buy a fully equipped gun carriage for up to 175000 dollars for test use. About 50000 dollars may fund trial tests. If trial reports are favorable, the secretary may contract for at least ten steel submarine guns for navy use. The bill provides 1500000 dollars to implement these provisions.
The seventy birthday of Susan B Anthony was marked by a banquet at the Riggs House with over 150 guests from many states and nations. Toes were given by Anthony and notable figures including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and A Stanton Blatch. A poem by Elizabeth Boynton Herbert was read, and congratulatory letters from John G Whitier and others were read.
The National Association of Democratic Clubs executive committee met at the Ebbitt House with Chauncey F. Black presiding. Members R. P. Flower, R. G. Monroe, Lawrence Gardner, H. W. Bush, N. Collison, A. S. Ankeny, George H. Lambert, and K. F. Schler attended. The group adopted a resolution to cooperate with the Democratic congressional committee and planned to reconvene March 1 at the Ebbitt House.
Attorney-General Miller gave an opinion to Secretary Windom on Union Pacifics plan to sell government 5 per cent sinking fund bonds and reinvest proceeds in first mortgage railroad bonds aided by government funds. The opinion affirms Treasury can sell the bonds and invest proceeds under the 1887 act.
Wilbur and Hathorne arrived back to town from Atlanta after leaving Mayor Russell's party en route to New Orleans. They report warm reception by Atlantans with constant receptions, speeches, drives, and dinners. Mayor Russell also drew hearty applause from Atlanta business leaders for his speech.
Secretary Tracy has recovered enough to plan future domestic life renting a furnished house with his daughter Mrs Wilmerding and her granddaughter. They will keep a quiet home until hot weather, then go North. The burned mansion will be rebuilt and sold, and he will not reside there again while he also attends to official duties though not at the Navy Department.
Representative John A. Anderson of Kansas has introduced a bill in the House to authorize purchase of grounds near Washington for a summer residence for the President or to acquire existing buildings and grounds and prepare them for use. The act appropriates $250,000 for the project.
Representative Baker reports to the House the Carr bill to admit Wyoming as a state. The committee notes Wyoming’s boundaries match the Territory and its area of 98,000 square miles equals Delaware, New Jersey, Kentucky and New York combined, making it the eighth largest state.
John H. Williams a colored man in the Pension Office is under arrest charged with forging General G B Raum’s name to a $250 note. He faces a hearing Friday. Williams, from Richmond, formerly a minister, secured his Pension Office post via General Raum’s influence.
The Boston Journal disputes claims of unique Brattleboro and Newtonville appointments, noting similar presidential reappointments across Brockton Milton Auburndale Arlington Winchendon Marlboro Turners Falls West Medford Studson Great Barrington and West Newton on Democratic recommendations.
General Alger commander in chief of the Grand Army visits Washington as guest of Mrs. John A. Logan. He will attend the Grand Army encampment in the city tomorrow evening and the Baltimore fire and banquet Tuesday evening.
The railway mail service general superintendent orders the inner registered sack exchange between Boston and Brunswick Maine discontinued after Saturday next.
Colonel George A. Keeler of the Governor's staff is ill with pneumonia at the Algonquin Club house after a lingering cold. He was not moved to his Cambridge home, receiving care from family physician Dr. Stevens. His wife stays with him as he recovers, and his condition is described as favorable though pneumonia remains a serious illness.
Health, wealth and happiness follow in the wake of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. Price 25c. To frostbites and bites of poisonous insects Salvation Oil gives immediate relief.
The Rev Charles G Ames spoke at the Church of the Disciples last evening about his boyhood conversion to the Baptist ministry. He described a strict early life, time in a Dover printing office, and the path from janitor lighting lamps to preaching in Pennsylvania. He cited intense religion and love of mankind as the two forces that led him to preach and noted a shift toward broader theology beyond fire and brimstone. Next Sunday's talk will cover Experiences on the Western Frontier.
The New York market Saturday was dull and light attendance due to a half holiday. Bears pushed values down slightly while bank returns were unfavorable, with about $1,000,000 loss across fifteen banks. Lamson and Eastern showed strength in local notes, and Lamson bonds improved. News from Boston noted speculation on Gould stocks and consolidation battles.
Fully 5000 spectators packed the Mechanics building on Saturday for a major amateur athletic exhibition. Events included a 40 yard dash, shot put, one mile walk, 220 yard dash, weight put, running high jump, 880 yard race, tug of war, and pole vault. Winners included A H Green and J B Keating, with numerous clubs such as N Y A C, Harvard, and Boston Athletic Association involved. Officials and judges from multiple clubs officiated as the evening closed with a club-house feast hosted by the Boston Athletic Association.
The piece notes Harriman Tennessee to be named after Warren Harriman, with Heathley on maps, as ET Land Company promotes a brisk sale of property. Raymond Whitcomb schedules a 60 dollar excursion from the city for a eight day round trip, aiding the new town’s prospectors and Boston buyers. A. A. Hopkins at 54 Equitable Building handles details.
The Japanese parlors of N. M. Hatch at Tremont and Eliot streets offer a fine assortment of antique rugs with handsome patterns and desirable sizes. Prices are attractive for a ready sale, inviting a visit to view the choice display of merchandise from India, China and Japan.
In this city on February 11 to 13, marriages were performed by various reverends. Ernest Islake wed Clara J Savage, Fred A Brown wed Minnie J Hennessey, Joshua D Freeman wed Charlotte White, Alexander L Flight wed Matilda P Moore, Everett A Tripp wed Mabel A Stilphen of Cambridge. Fruit-Horatio Harris & Co., 12 m.
Advertisement notes Blair's Pills as a great English gout and rheumatic remedy. Describes it as sure prompt and effective and available at druggists.
A column touts Dr Greene's Nervara as the long sought cure for epilepsy and nervous disorders. A testimonial from Mr W Shum of New York credits Nervara with ending seizures and restoring health in his son after other remedies failed.
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