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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
2
Samuel D. Warren urges cabinet level study of each industry to determine tariff relations. He endorses keeping a low ad valorem duty on wood pulp and advocates practical tariff reform free from political influence, plus vigorous public education before the next national election.
Arthur T. Lyman writes from Boston on February 8, 1889 to Emerson W. Judd urging tariff reform. He argues current duties injure consumers, create monopolies, and waste national wealth while pressuring immigration and urging free access to food and raw materials. He cites tin plate as an example and notes debate at a tariff convention in Chicago.
The Navy contracts M. F. Pickering & Co. of New York to supply 2000 tons of coal for Apia Samoa. The ship Sachem of Boston will transport the coal, with a four month voyage ahead, and is currently being loaded in New York.
About 300 guests attended the Harvard Club of New York twenty fifth annual dinner at Delmonico's with Francis O French as host. Daniel Manning Depew E E Hale W E Russell F T Greenhalge and James C Carter were among the attendees and Depew served as principal speaker.
Massachusetts State Assembly Knights of Labor held its semi annual meeting in Wadman Hall with delegates from nine districts. State Master Workman J J Crowley opened proceedings and committees on law finance resolutions grievances and state of the order were named. Officers may be elected this morning as the convention resumes. Tailors pressmen decided their union label will appear on all work.
Miss Estelle Hoyt a 60 year old resident of Lowell on a trip to New York became ill at the Boston and Lowell railway station last evening. Without money or friends she was carried to City Hospital for care.
Daniel Kelliher aged 28 of Quincy fell from the 9 10 train on the Old Colony railroad at Harrison Square last evening and was seriously injured. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Washington. The Senate panel approves a $1 912 942 appropriation to pay the Seminole nation for lands in Indian Territory. Debates on steam press use and currency printing trigger sharp speeches by Blair Morrill Hiscock Gorman and others as Congress votes amendments and advances the appropriation bill.
Washington Feb. 21 Mr Randall presented a resolution amending the rules to provide for action on the Cowles tobacco bill as part of a full day devoted to appropriation measures.
James C Flood a famed California bonanza king died in Heidelberg Germany at about 64 Born in Ireland 1825 he came to New York then San Francisco to start a saloon with OBrien Fair and Mackay The four formed a fortune sharing venture and flood rose to vast wealth from the Consolidated Virginia and California mines The Nevada bank affair cost him 5 million He leaves a widow and children including Jennie engaged to A G Grant Jr He fled to Europe last spring for health and business affairs
The Rev Dr Francis Wharton, noted in legal and theological circles, died in Washington of heart failure. Born 1820 in Philadelphia, he studied Yale, practiced law, then taught at Kenyon College, became rector at St Pauls Brookline, and held posts at Cambridge and Boston schools. He authored many legal and theological works and contributed to periodicals.
Henry Austin Whitney died suddenly at his Marlboro Street home after a brief illness. Born in Boston in October 1826, he entered Harvard in 1842 and led the Boston and Providence Railroad for nearly twenty years before its lease to the old Colony. A prominent Mason, he leaves three sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Saturday at noon from King's Chapel.
Doctor D W Bliss who attended President Garfield died yesterday in Washington. Born Auburn New York 1825 he studied in Cleveland and served as surgeon with the Third Michigan Volunteers. He led District of Columbia hospital work and rode to Garfield’s side. he was present at Lincoln’s death bed.
William Reddy aged 14 was arrested after running away from his home at 588 Douglas Avenue Providence. He says his father forced him to work long hours in a cotton mill. He traveled by train to Lawrence and walked to Boston with 5 cents.
Captain David T. Compton, commander of the steamer Haytian Republic and a member of Kitchamaukin Tribe No 42, spoke at a Revere House banquet. He read excerpts from his log describing the voyage from New York, the clash with the Dessalines, arrival at Port-au-Prince, danger to passengers, and his refusal to lower the American flag amid threats and a disrupted supply of food.
General S C Armstrong spoke at Harvard on the religious education of the Indian. He argued Dawes bill progress but slow, urged capable teachers, private schools with government aid, and broader self-sufficiency through farming. He praised mission work, noted shifts in reservation life, and urged stronger protection and reform to elevate the Indian race.
John Delacy previews a series titled Gleanings from Foreign Authors with A Love Match by Halévy and King Apépi by Cherbuliez. Thomas A. Janvier will contribute Mexican folk-tales to Scribner's March issue. Henry James will pen An Animated Conversation for the same issue.
The Malden common council held its third annual dinner at Young’s with James Pierce presiding. Many groups met for banquets at Young’s Revere House Crawford House and Thorndike, including the Waltham Cycle Club and the English high school classes. A large list of guests arrived at various hotels such as Vendome Thorndike Young’s and Crawford with notable names like Dr. O. S. Sanders Henry L. Pierce and Mrs. Robson in attendance.
The Massachusetts Legislature considers a bill to create a state hospital for habitual drunkards. It argues dipsomania is a disease needing medical and moral treatment, with restraint up to two years under proper legal form and medical evidence. The proposal aims to replace insane asylums and private asylums with a humane, hospital setting.
The legislative committee on towns visited Beverly today arriving at 10 45 at Beverly station with a Farm and old town delegation filling three barges. They toured Centreville to the Wenham line to the Farms where a dinner was served in O Brien Bros new building. The group viewed estates including Lowell Mason before visiting the D L Pickman estate and the Lefavour hotel on Lothrop street before returning to Boston on the 4 10 p m train. Notables present included ex Governor Robinson Fred Williams Senator Symonds and several representatives.
A free club room opened at 588 Main Street Cambridgeport under St. Philip's Church. Rev E M Gushee organized the club last Tuesday evening with F H Lewis as director and James N Folsom as treasurer. The school board voted to incorporate kindergarten into the regular system. Wiggin's Orchestra provided music at Armory Hall Brattle Square Old Cambridge for the Riverside Boat Club anniversary ball and concert last evening.
The Central Club of Somerville hosted a full dress ball at its Highland avenue clubhouse last evening with about 125 members and their ladies in attendance. Notable guests included Mayor Pope and Mrs Pope Commodore F M Howes General D Frazer and their spouses along with several prominent residents.
Ex Chief Oakes and accomplice Jordan ordered to recognize $500 for next Saturday appearance. Saugus police still connect Oakes to the murder of Officer Pitts as the case continues.
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