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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1889
Page
2
The conference report on the direct tax bill passes the Senate as part of broader appropriations action. Supporters argue the measure clarifies tax provisions while opponents warn of impact on taxpayers. The House and Senate proceed to final consideration.
The Senate approved a $60,000 lighthouse and jog signal project near Old Orchard shoal after hours of debate and retired Major James Berger as colonel. It also advanced the conference report on the direct tax bill amid criticism of state payments and swamp land claims.
The House debated a Ways and Means plan to cut revenue by about 72 million dollars while striking several schedules from the Mills bill. A separate Breckinridge measure seeks tax reductions including free wool and tobacco tax repeal, with an estimated 41.7 million dollar impact. Abby Slocum pension legislation faced procedural clashes before final passage at 50 dollars monthly, amid partisan exchanges on pension policy and parliamentary maneuvering. The session included committee shifts and post office funding considerations as the House moved toward final approval.
The House debated the Holman amendment on aggregate salaries and provisions to cap pay to the appropriated sum. General Binzham sought to raise clerks' pay from 6.55 million to 6.75 million, opposed by Cannon's higher figure. Mr. Peters denounced civil service reform. The bill's assistant postmasters salaries clause sparked lengthy debate. many amendments failed. The committee rose at 4 30 and reported the bill. The Senate agreed to conference report on the direct tax bill. Eliott lands dispute over internal tax nonpayment in South Carolina. former owners’ compensation cut to 17 million dollars.
Chicago February 17 Railroads and shippers complain rates to the seaboard are siphoned through routes avoiding Chicago and St. Louis. The Omaha road drains northern Nebraska toward Duluth and Soo, triggering transfers to Canadian lines. Southwest grain moves via Mississippi river barges to New Orleans at lower rates, threatening established rail pricing. If an Interstate Railway Association forms, leaks may close but water routes will dominate when navigation opens.
Montreal reports a morning blaze destroying the Hill street foundry of Peck Benny & Co and the adjacent James McDougall grain elevator housing 80,000 bushels. Losses cited near 415000 with insurance coverage broad across Montreal firms amid fire department criticism.
Alarm from Box 4 at about 4 am Saturday reported a fire in the second story of the brick building at the corner of Friend and Causeway streets. George F. Blake, steam pump manufacturer, owned and occupied the structure. Loss expected near 40,000 dollars with insurance around 144,000 dollars.
In Lynn dated February 17 a local preview reports the upcoming Saugus town meeting will likely spark upheaval over a $23,060 defalcation by ex-Tax Collector Warren P Copp and a $1500 shortage cited by Edward C Copp. Burglaries add to tensions as books may be overhauled. The Lynn postcard notes postmaster race remains unsettled with Captain Augustus J Hoitt favored over Frank E Wright amid petitions.
Dispatches describe German aggression at Samoa and the reaction of American and British residents. Alderman Klein’s conduct is defended while German officials face rebuke and calls for peaceful settlement grow.
Paris reports M Meline struggles to form a cabinet as Rousseau and other leaders refuse to join. Freycinet leans to war but hints at foreign post. Bouvier takes interior. Remaining posts unsettled with Boulangists blamed by radicals. limited adhesions from Rouvier Perrier and Dautresme.
Delegates from leading temperance bodies met in Tremont Temple to plan a campaign for the prohibitory amendment. Hon. B. B. Johnson named first vice president, B. R. Jewell secretary, with E. Farnsworth as treasurer. A seven-member executive group was chosen with one member from each organization, forming executive, finance, and press and literature committees to coordinate the campaign.
Le Caron known as Beach objects to a London edition report of his interview published in your paper. He warns the Herald editor that further use of the report or any statement based on it will be at the paper’s peril. Tos. Beacu signs the notice.
Berlin reports the Czar, Czarina, and Czarewitch will attend a reception at St. Petersburg hosted by Sir R. D. Morier the British ambassador on Tuesday next. The trio's attendance signals unusual patronage amid chatter over Sir Robert and Prince Bis key clashes.
A Feb 17 procession in Pesth gathered 30,000 protesters opposing the military bill with loud speeches against the government. At the Emperor's palace the crowd shifted to a strong show of loyalty with widespread shouts of Down with Tisza.
Observers noted exemplary behavior by the paraders as they dispersed at 6 o'clock with no political cries. The event stood as a peaceful display in the capital.
Romer Feb 17 report the Chamber of Deputies approved a motion expressing confidence in Premier Crispi by 247 to 151 after a debate on the recent riots. Thirty six members were absent.
Lieutenant Wolff and Captain Wissmann's staff reached Zanzibar with Sir John Kirk en route to Cape Colony. The Italian government secured Kismazu and northern ports from the Sultan. Tales say Tippoo Tib's messengers to Henry M. Stanley were maltreated by Arabs and forced back, now taking a new route.
Montreal dispatch warns the Jesuit indemnity plan may trigger Protestant action across provinces. Quebec Legislature awarded damages for seized Jesuit property, and Dominion government support could unite Protestants against the project.
Yale athletes attended a Delmonico dinner in Boston where speakers Chauncey M. Depsy Bob Cook and Isaac H. Bromley praised Yale. The piece notes Boston attitudes toward Yale shifting toward indifference with Harvard distancing itself from athletics and preferring piety over competitive sport.
Official health board figures show 28 diphtheria cases in Salem since Jan 1 with 10 fatalities. The Rev J F Brodie accepts pastorate at South Congregational Church and will be installed next Thursday. Rev J W Hamilton led Wesley M E Church service as pledges fully funded new church debt.
Henry Cabot Lodge claimed the split in campaign funds was twelve of one and half a dozen of the other, not six of one and half a dozen of the other, in the Smalls-Elliott election case. The Providence Journal notes the error but says improper spending discredits both parties equally.
A Norfolk county Republican gathering at Young's featured Mayor Hart on government reform and departmental reform, with candid remarks about layoffs and political pulls. Other events included Lincoln birthday commemorations with Ex-Gov Claflin and Bonney, and notes from the Commercial Club and Schoolmasters Club on banking reform and moral instruction.
Edward Lanning sells the catboat Nonpareil to William Taylor while William V. Sheldon’s Wanda changes hands to Royal KE Robbins. The transfers appear in local maritime records indicating private sales and new ownership.
Washington Irving's Life of Mahomet praised for perspicuous narrative built on known facts. The piece compares Irving to Goldsmith, noting readable prose from existing material and his lasting influence. Cafe of Mahomet edition details: Scribner & Welford New York Boston price 60 cents.
J W Bouton’s new catalogue showcases rare editions and price changes since 1857. Notable shifts include Scott’s Abbesford set rising from 125 to 225 dollars and Grammont 1811 edition jumping from 9 to 2250 dollars. Some items, like Purch’s Pilgrims, rise, while others depreciate, illustrating bibliophile price volatility.
The review highlights Captain John Codman’s Winter Sketches From the Saddle praising his riding focus and horse lore. It also notes Silvio Pellico memoirs with an introduction by Epes Sargent, calling the translation standard but the illustrations mediocre.
A Taverner growl laments frequent evasions of proprieties by smokers and urges better public courtesy. The piece compares tobacco to odor and nuisance, notes health and financial costs, and argues for social restraint in shared spaces. It warns smokers intrude on others in streets and cars and calls for reform.
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