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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1887

Page

2

Manning's Successor: Collins as Speaker Prospect

Washington report notes speculation on successors to Manning and the chance Manning era closure. It cites discussions with Speaker Carlisle about Treasury, his possible candidacy, and signals Fairchild as likely Manning successor amid cabinet rumors.

Talks of an extra session to act on pending treaties

Washington reports growing talk among Senators of an extra Senate session to address treaties not ready before March 4. One target is a treaty with Great Britain expanding extradition to curb financier emigration to the Dominion. A fisheries understanding with Canada may precede action, with a new treaty expected in coming weeks.

Washington Sprcrau Senate United States Great Britain Canada

Dependent Pension Bill Faces House Vote Over Veto

February report notes the invalid pensions committee moving to pass the dependent pension bill despite President Cleveland’s veto. G A R posts flood petition boxes, swaying Democrats in districts where soldier votes matter. Republicans are expected to vote for the bill and against the veto on Tuesday.

Washington Sprecrar Committee On House Congress Cleveland

Army of the Cumberland to unveil Garfield statue

A Washington meeting plans the May unveiling of a Garfield statue on the Capitol West Front circle. A committee reportedly proposes ex Speaker Keifer as orator, sparking charges of reviving a political corpse and arousing ill will among Army of the Cumberland members.

Washincron Soreday Army of the Cumberland Keifer Society of the Army of the Cumberland Garfield

Collins as Speaker Prospect Mentioned by Democrats

Washington February 21. A Democratic member floated Massachusetts Congressman P A Collins for speaker if Carlisle becomes Treasury secretary. Collins is praised as efficient, knowledgeable in parliamentary law, and backed by the New England delegation, though he has not indicated any ambition.

Congressman Collins Washington Spreciau Carlisle Treasury Massachusetts P. A. Collins Collins New England

Senate Acts on Pensions and River Harbor Bill

The presiding officer reported President vetoes on pensions for John Reed Sr and Charlotte O Nea. A revenue tax recovery bill was referred to finance. AIndian traders inquiry continued during recess. River and harbor items were increased for Rouses Point, Narrows, and Burlington. A conference on differences between houses was requested. The Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua charter was taken up.

Washington John Reed, Sr Charlotte O’neal Hoar Committee On Finance Pratt Congress Senate Rouse’s Point N. Y Lake Champlain Burlington, Vt Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua Republic of Nicaragua Vestmen

Canal charter dispute shapes Nicaragua project

Debates over the American Atlantic & Pacific Ship Canal Company arise as West and Edmunds clash on Nicaragua concessions. Congress rejects an amendment delaying act until a valid concession is approved. The bill creates the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua with broad stock and toll provisions and U S supervision under treaty constraints.

American Atlantic & Pacific Ship Canal Company Nicaragua Congress West Menocal Company Edmunds United States New York Republic of Nicaragua Mr. West Atlantic Pacific Ocean England Messrs. Berry Coke Jones Arkansas Maxey Frederick Billings Charles P. Daly J. L. Hotchkiss Francis A. Stout W. B. Franklin Daniel Ammen William L. Merry Horace Davis Edward F. Beale James H. McMullen Shepherd Homans Butler Aldrich Jackburn Brown Cameron Cockrell Evarts McMillan Mitchell Oregon Morgan Palmer Payne Platt Ransom Riddleberger Vance Whitthorne Senate District of Columbia

Rhode Island Society memorials peace over military spending

In Washington on February 21 the House heard a Rhode Island Radical Peace Society memorial urging restraint on vessels and forts and arbitration under international law. The Indiana election contest case Kidd v Steele favored Steele, and a conference on land law reforms was approved 96 to 38 with a further conference ordered.

HOUSE Washington Randall Pennsylvania Rhode Island Radical Peace Society Henderson North Carolina Committee On Elections Indiana Kidd Steele Cobb Senate

Treasury issues 10 million bond call for 1882 loan

The acting Secretary of the Treasury announced the 147th redemption call for 10 000 000 of the 3 percent 1882 loan to be paid at the Washington Treasury on April 1 1887. It lists the original numbers for bonds in 50 100 500 1000 and 10000 denominations and notes substitutions and cancellations.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Grand Canton Palestine of Odd Fellows Ball in Lynn

The second annual ball and promenade concert at the Coliseum drew many attendees. Fifty members of Company D Lynn Light Infantry in uniform performed guard mounting and a fancy drill, impressing all present.

Lynn Grand Canton Palestine of Odd Fellows Lynn Light Infantry E. H. Smith

Railroad freight clerk gone from Franklin depot

An investigation in Concorp New Hampshire finds probable defalcation of $1000 or more by Andrew Carey a Franklin freight depot clerk. Carey who served on the Boston Lowell railroad northern division disappeared after a week’s leave taken January 25 to visit his brother and has not returned.

Concorp N. H Andrew Carey Franklin Carey Northern Boston & Lowell Railroad Penacook Boston Washington Court Street Mass N. B United States Supreme Court Patent Office

Ragpicker’s Crime Shocks Hartrorp Schoolboys Snowball Attack

In Hartrorp Connecticut on February 21, 56 year old German ragpicker John Hopper battered 9 year old Willie Shepard with a snowball, causing brain concussion and likely death. Hopper, jailed, attempted suicide in his cell by cutting his left arm, eight deep wounds. He was revived and may live.

Hartrorp Conn John Hopper Willie Shepard Hopper Fie

Attitude of Grand Army Men Toward It and Pension Debates

George H. Parca argues Grand Army of the Republic supports the dependent pension bill via the national pension committee and criticizes editorial claims of partisan bias. He claims veterans freely express individual views, cites post votes, contrasts Chamberlain and Higginson, and defends veterans’ right to favor the bill despite opposition.

National Pensions Committee Grand Army of the Republic Congress National Pension Committee Congressional Committee On House Fairchild Committee On House of Representatives Invalid Pension Committee Senate New England Joshua L. Chamberlain Thomas Wentworth Higginson Higginson Grand Army Yeorge H. Parca Department of Massachusetts G. A. BR Boston

Police Matrons Debate At Woman's Christian Temperance Union

At a regular meeting on Tremont Street the group discussed police matrons. Speakers from the Home for Intemperate Women and Providence WCTU shared experiences in criminal courts and city care. The Boston Children's Aid Society and Kennard spoke on bills and progress toward matrons in large cities.

Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance Union Tremont Street A. J Gordon McGinnis The Traveller Charpiot Miss Carpenter Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Providence Burtwell Boston Children’s Aid Society C. A. Kennard

Louis Roederer Introduces Grand Vin Sec Champagne

The Roederer house begins shipping a high grade dry champagne named Grand Vin Sec crafted from the finest black grapes grown in the Champagne district. It forgoes any brandy addition, aims to satisfy rising dry-wine demand, and is sold via John D. M. Williams as the U S general agent.

Europe Louis Roederer John D. & M. Williams United States France Roederer England America

Salem Aldermen Limit Banner Boys Parade

City board passes an ordinance amendment to ban un authorized show boards placards or signs on streets or sidewalks for attracting attention with a penalty up to 20 dollars per offence.

Salem Aldermen Board of Aldermen

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