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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1891

Page

5

Tariff reform outlook as independents tilt senate balance

Washington notes rising interest in tariff reform with the election of an Independent Senator in South Dakota and a Likely two Indpendents in Illinois. Democrats hope to shift majority dynamics, aiming for tariff cuts and freer wool iron ore salt and lumber, while Republicans show limited resistance.

Washington Sproran Congress South Dakota Kyle Illinois Palmer Senate House Hansbrough North Dakota Paddock Pettigrew Plumb Montana House of Representatives Rhode Island Newark Wisconsin Michigan Connecticut Massachusetts Ohio California Nebraska

Republican to Succeed Corse in Boston Post Office

Growing mood favors a Republican for General Corse's Boston postmaster role. Senators Dawes and Hoar back Corse, while President may defer to them and name their choice if party labels prevail. Possible picks include Colonel Rockwell or other old guard veterans, with Mr. Thomas unlikely without Senate support.

Corse General Corse Boston Postoffice Postoffice Department Hoar Candler Boston Thim Colonel Rockwell Old Guard Mr. Thomas Post Office Department Barrett Omas Thomas Dawes and

General Warner on free coinage at House hearing

General A J Warner, head of the National Silver Committee, urged free coinage of silver before the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures. He argued gold’s purchasing power rise since 1873 and dismissed claims free coinage would flood the country with world silver. A New York delegate and a Boston silver delegation spoke as hearings continued amid procedural wrangles. The marshalship query also surfaced as W H H Andrews sought White House support with allies including Senator Hoar.

Warner A. J. Warner National Silver Committee House Committee On Coinage United States England France Germany John Warner New York Cooper Union Mass Meeting General Warner Boston Messrs Bland Williams Bartine Walker Wasu HinetTon Morrill Finance Committee Stanford Dolph Portugal Hoar Siam Haiti Servia Bulgaria Plumb Franklin Charles Francis Adams London Europe Haile Hale McPherson Edmunds Yeas Sherman Greece Romania Carlisle Kingdom of Hawaii Pearl River Massachusetts Hawaiian Islands Congress of Allison Gorman Hampton Morgan Platt Senate Vance

Senator Gile Assess Endorsement Contrast for Mr Andrews

Senator Gile noted in discussion that the post office race showed a Democratic candidate with strong Republican backing, while Mr Andrews was a thorough Republican yet carried solid Democratic as well as Republican endorsements. The party visited the capitol after leaving the White House and met Mr Candler and other delegation members.

Andrews Gile Capitol White House Candler

Protest Against the Congress Committee Report on Naturalization

A letter to the editor defends the District Court judge and clerk over criticism in a Congressional committee report on naturalization. It argues the judge has enforced proper procedures, that naturalization fees are correctly handled, and urges reform of the naturalization law as overdue. Boston, February 17, 1891.

Congressional Committee Post United States Supreme Court Nelson District Court Congress Cela United States Treasury Boston

English Illustrated content in Canada and abroad reviewed

The English Illustrated magazine’s February issue is examined with focus on colonial interest and Canadian topics. It notes illustrations by Lacour and others on Canadian Pacific, British Columbia grazing land, Victoria docks and tea warehouses, plus Norwich’s depiction and a torpedo boat article. It mentions Crawford’s high color installment and links to Madame Romanoff.

England George Baden-Powell English Illustrated Magazine British Guiana Charles Bruce Canadian Pacific British Columbia Victoria Lacour Owen Allsop Norwich North Atlantic Madame Romanoff Mr. Crawford

Two Dog Shows At New England Kennel Club Meet

The seventh annual beach show opens March 31 at Mechanics Hall, with entries closing March 18. New breeds amid classes shifted for entries, and flexible sections may form if five or more entries occur. Massachusetts Kennel Club exhibition runs March 24 to 28 in Lynn, with entries closing March 12. Also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil.

New England Kennel Club Mechanics’ Hall Newfoundland Massachusetts Kennel Club Lynn

The Copyright Bill Amid Debates on Diplomacy and Hawaii

In a heated session at Washington February 17 the Senate debated the Copyright Bill and related matters. Amendments targeted US production rules stirred opposition while discussions on Hawaii's treaty and a Pearl River cable claim framed the day. The chamber adjourned at 6 p m after votes on several provisions and a plan to impose duties on foreign works.

Mr Cleveland Letter Strengthens Support says Hentz

New York financier Henry Hentz, on the Cooper Union meeting, tells the Post that Mr Cleveland s silver letter has strengthened him nationwide. He cites mixed reactions among Democratic and Republican businessmen, notes distrust of Harrison’s position, and predicts a political shift as the financial debate cools. He cannot say Governor Hill s stance.

Washington Post Henry Hentz New York Cooper Union Cleveland Hentz Harrison Mr. Hentz Governor Hill

Indian Appropriation Bill Actions and Impeachment Report

Washington February 17 House actions include adoption of an amendment to the Indian Appropriation Bill and a report by Mr Thompson of Ohio on impeaching Alexander Boarman judge of the U S Court for the Western District of Louisiana for high crimes and misdemeanors. Debate on fortification funds and committee progress on allotment agreements with multiple tribes followed. House adjourned after ordering the previous question.

Washington Thompson Ohio Committee On Judiciary Alexander Boarman United States Court For Western District of Louisiana Brewer Michigan House Perkins Kansas Sisseton Wahpeton Coeur d’Alene Cheyenne Arapahoe Pottawattomie Holman Indiana Secretary of the Interior sJfhe

Death of Tracy after railroad accident near Somerville

Thomas Tracy, 30, unmarried, of 141 Chelsea Street Charleston, was struck by a train on the Eastern railroad near Somerville. He was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital at 2 pm and died of his injuries at 5 pm. He was a drover by trade, employed on the Allan line of steamers. The notice also mentions a Wednesday Lenten service at 4 30, with sermon by Rev. Andrew P Peabody and a notice of hour change.

Thomas ‘Tracy Eastern Somerville Massachusetts General Hospital Tracy Chelsea Street Charleston Allan Line Berkeley Marlboro Streets Andrew P. Peabody

Deaths and notices from Pittsfield and surrounding towns

News from Pittsfield and Westboro reports the death of Samuel Newell after a suicide attempt at a homoeopathic retreat, with family watchfulness noted and Newell’s prior mental health issues. Other obituaries include artist Ernest J. F. Barton in Providence, Abijah W. Crepts a Deerfield politician, Joanna Soule of Eastport, Leander Greeley Cambridge builder, the Rev. Joseph Pattee Massachusetts pastor, Edward C. Goodnow Calais consul, and Admiral Barrière reported dead in Paris.

Pittsfield Samuel Newell Westboro Newell West Newbury Clifton N. J New Jersey Assembly New York City Nickle Plate Road Ernest J. F. Barton Covrad Building Providence R. I Abijah W. Crepts Deerfield Springfield Uchanan Joanna Soule Robert S. Soule Eastport Leander Greeley Harvard Bridge Commission Cambridge Harvard Street Greeley Maine C. E. Hancock Narragansett Ward 4 Cambridgeport Joseph Pattee Massachusetts Homopathic Hospital Salisbury Conn New Jerusalem Abington Haseen Church of Massachusetts Edward C. Goodnow Calais United States St. Stephen N.B Paris Admiral Barriére

New York's New Paper Sets Bold New Tone

The Recorder, a new daily to debut tomorrow, hires staff from major city papers including Howard Carroll as backer and J. W. Keller from the Times as editor. It vows complete political independence and unconventionality in all other respects, signaling a strong challenger to established dailies in New York.

New York NEW Paper The Recorder Howard Carroll J. W. Keller Times

Ward 3 Somerville selects Democratic ward committee members

The Democrats of Ward 3 Somerville elected James 5. Sanborn at large John Buckley Jr C D Payson John Ducey and D P Hickey to the ward and city committee. Also includes notices of obituaries and public notices with multiple family names and events. A Massachusetts State House hearing on mercantile affairs is scheduled for Feb 20.

Somerville James Sanborn John Buckley, Jr C. D. Payson John Ducey D. P. Hickey Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House sesrTon Committee On Mercantile Affairs Green Room Charles Haggerty Gro W. Swallow Boston House Committee On Committee On Election Laws Sidney P. Smith Charles F. Sprague Senate Committee On Judiciary

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