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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1889
Page
2
The 1888 totals show miles operated and net earnings across owned leased and jointly owned lines, with a grand total mileage of 7012.85 and net earnings of 6 324 837 01. Direct and contingent charges for 1889 total 10 918 (rounded) 58, demanding monthly earnings around 910 000 to cover interest sinking funds taxes and rentals.
Washington reports the House Democratic caucus on revenue bills was not held due to divergent views and resistance to binding leadership. Leaders fear protracted fights, while Mills signals possible delays via amendments to defeat the Cowles bill. Dem leaders acknowledge demoralization after recent defeats and doubt rallying an aggressive stance this session.
Congress debates a Michigan statue for Lewis Cass as a national memorial. Speakers, including Palmer Morrill and Chandler, praise Cass’s varied roles from governor to diplomat while recognizing New Hampshire and Michigan ties. House adjourns after Texas outrages debate and election case filibuster issues.
Concern reports that the June legislature may abolish the current court system and adopt a new judiciary similar to a failed 1887 bill. It also notes that the Manchester & Lawrence railroad seeks a charter to extend to Concord, crossing the Merrimac, a move opposed by the Concord road.
Kansas City stables of Landis Transfer Company at Tenth street and Trost avenue burned last night. Owner James Hoffman died in the flames and ninety four horses were lost. Loss set at 65000 with partial insurance. Other fires: Clark Smith’s tin store and dwelling at West Fairlee Vermont burned. loss about 4000, insured for 1000. Pulp mill at Livermore Falls Maine owned by A L Homans burned. loss 6000 to 10000, insured. Fire in Fredonia Kansas destroyed three brick buildings. property worth 36000 with about 15000 insurance.
The February 18 celebration for Dr Oliver Deans founder of Dean Academy included a trustees meeting proposing summer interior repairs and additional pupil accommodations. Public chapel exercises featured student music prayers and addresses by local leaders followed by a pupil chorus and an evening musical entertainment.
Wilbur B Manchester, long sought by Concord Nashua and Boston police for forgeries, was arrested at Prescott Ontario. City Marshal Locke proceeded there to take him in. Manchester allegedly used private bank check books to draw funds for hotel bills purchases and others with accomplices cashed checks for him.
The sundry civil appropriation bill reported to the Senate increases the House appropriation of 23 million by over 2.5 million and boosts lighthouse service funding by about 1 million. An extra appropriation of 11 thousand is made for fish hatcheries.
Washington Feb 18 The House debated the bill aimed at protecting fur seals and salmon fisheries in Alaska. Mr Dunn explained provisions and the chamber recommitted the measure to the merchant marine and fisheries committee to report back with amendments reducing the term from twenty to ten years.
At the Massachusetts League hosted banquet at the Revere House more than 200 attendees, led by Rev. E. H. Capen. Governor Ames and others praised law and order, urging Puritanist vigor, stronger penalties, and national unity under a law grounded society.
George Kennan’s talk in Huntington Hall on A Ride Through the Trans- Basket filled the hall beyond capacity. He described travels through Eastern Siberia, Mongol frontier towns, and hotels, noting exiles and prison life, including a Chita exile colony and harsh conditions in Siberian facilities.
The death of Brevet Major General Henry J. Hunt at Washington on May 11 marks the loss of a leading Civil War artilleryman. Born 1819 in Michigan, Hunt rose from West Point in 1839 to command artillery at Gettysburg and to multiple brevets for gallant service. He retired in 1883, later governing the Soldiers Home, and is remembered as a popular, principled officer whose batteries helped defeat Pickett’s Charge.
Joseph Cook spoke on Liberty and Lawlessness North and South arguing seven million Americans are disfranchised in the South and urging constitutional limits on sectional power. He warned against racial violence, urged black education, and defended Bible readings in public schools while endorsing the Edmunds amendment to keep church influence from state schools. Miss Morris of Brooklyn followed with a warning on political influence in school management.
Authorities confirm the body recovered between the Ear Street Bridge and the Ye d ttony Railroad Bridge is that of Thomas Nevill. Carding details on residence vary with Hartiaon Avenue Brookline and Ws Hospital authorities noting Brookline as his listed home.
Former police chief E H Oakes and Williard H Jordan were arraigned in district court on charges of feloniously attempting to break and enter and commit larceny from Amos F Stocker's premises. Both pleaded not guilty and were held for $500 each. Citizens debate motive and conspiracy theories surrounding the incident and Oakes's past actions.
The M V M in gold laced uniforms and attendees in bright gowns filled Music Hall for the Ninth Infantry ball. About three thousand guests, military and civilian, observed a grand march led by Colonel Strachan and his wife as a six piece program by the Ninth Regiment Band preceded the dance. Notables from the Governor's staff and various regiments were present, with a ceremonial military decor and a celebrity guest list rising from Brigadier General Peach to Department Commander Goodale.
Sergeant Simonds and Liquor Officer Pike seized 180 gallons whiskey 160 gallons rum 56 gallons brandy 6 gallons wine and 3 gallons cherry wine valued at 2600 during a raid on Daniel W. McLaughlin’s properties at 179 Endicott street and 104 North Margin street. McLaughlin held a license for 175 Endicott street storage only, but operated an unlicensed bar at 179 Endicott street.
A Dorchester meeting at Music Hall, Field's Corner, discussed establishing a branch of the Volunteer Cooperative Bank, with 600 additional shares offered to residents. Lt Gov Brackett spoke on the system's benefits for wage earners, and Horace G. Wadlin highlighted advantages over savings banks.
The Fifth Regiment Company B held its annual regimental inspection in Brattle Square Armory Cambridge with Major George H. Benyon and Lt R B Edes installing officers. Forty one marksmen badges were awarded including first ever for a sharpshooter to Private R H Chittick. Lounsbury Lawin and Fitzgerald earned first class and second class ratings. Bancroft Bulard and others left for Boston after the event and a note recalls Rev Dr Albert Z Gray of Chicago brother of Cambridge clergyman Rev George Z Gray dean of the Episcopal Theological School.
Miss Isabelle Edith Dole daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Dole of Somerville wed Mr John R Poor of Boston at Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville. Rev James H Ross officiated. A reception followed at 86 Perkins Street as Tufts Glee Club and Orpheus Banjo Club performed.
The February council meeting disclosed Mayor Porter's nominations for constables Francis A. Spear R F Claflin M W Geary undertakers John Hall W E Brown sealer of weights and measures B N Adams measurers of grain W W Adams C H Hersey pound keeper Franklin Jacobs weighers of coal W W Adams C H Hersey C W Rhines L H Glover H D Adams W Fuller T A Donlan E W Sheppard F S Patch The ordinance establishing a fire department was passed to be increased.
Salem council halves address funding with 192106 03 total. 97158 39 spent by Jan 31. Orchard street laid out for hearing. high school alterations referred to March meeting. Mayor’s petition to Legislature to repeal truancy law and curb city costs approved.
Frank G. Wilson a brakeman rented a room at 20 Poplar Street with Mary Bacon a servant. A $125 theft and a second break in January led Special Officer Abbott to Mary Bacon who confessed pawning a silk circular and led to the dress. Wilson was arrested later and denied knowledge of the first theft.
The 29th annual Equitable Life statement highlights reforms since 1859, noting that policies issued last year exceed 150 million dollars and total outstanding coverage reaches 550 million with a 20 million surplus. The article ranks Equitable among leading world insurance firms.
Boot and shoe buyers featured with a nationwide list of firms and agents. Names include Lester of Lester Co in Binghamton, J Laws Co in Cincinnati, J P Smith Boot and Shoe Co in Chicago, Heavenrich outfit in East Saginaw, M Abeles in Eldorado, McKee Branham in Indianapolis, W W Webster in Lincoln, H W Peters in St Louis, Adler Frank Co in St Louis, L Goldberg in Salt Lake City, and Vance Hughes Shoe Co in Wheeling and Salt Lake City.
Dr A L A Toboldt of the University of Pennsylvania reports from the Ninth International Medical Congress that among thirty cases treated with genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt in powder form for chronic ailments including constipation liver kidney disease and dropsy twenty six were cured or greatly improved in about four weeks The Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is described as an aperient laxative and diuretic with pleasant taste and easy solubility Bottles are exported by Eisner & Deison Co with signatures and one dollar price for a bottle. Toboldt offers free mailed lectures.
Brice 8 Evans & Son announce an auction for two land lots numbered 360 and 362 Commonwealth Avenue next to West Chester Park. Sale is Saturday Feb 23 at 3 PM on the premises with 500 down required per lot. Frontage 271 feet and depth 1241 feet per lot, area about 423 square feet. Land mostly sold east of the park and will be sold to the highest bidder.
Horatio Harris and Company, auctioneers and commission merchants, located at 227 State Street. The notice highlights their role in handling sales and consignments for clients in the city.
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