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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1888
Page
2
Testimony details alleged discrepancies in Barron bank books and the safe as witnesses recount cross examinations. Hamilton says no loss occurred from discrepancies and recalls locating a missing lamp and tools. several trustees and observers describe the bank notes and balance changes amid a tense court scene.
Washington, Feb. 4. The House foreign affairs committee is likely to report Belmon t s consular service bill favorably though House opposition from several factions remains. The bill would raise salaries, fix fees, and expand permanent clerks, while compelling consuls to turn in fees to the Treasury. Treasury officials back measures to curb undervaluations and ban trade by consuls, arguing higher pay with safeguards could offset import duties losses. The article notes Democratic support for the reform while warning of spoils-system fears and presidential-year politics.
At the Parker House the Suffolk Associates marked Suffolk Lodge I. O. O. F. forty-sixth anniversary with many guests including Sumner Appleton and Frank E. Winslow. Several class reunions occurred at Youngs and a Forty-second Regiment dinner took place at the United States Hotel with dignitaries and a reading by W. H. Sanborn. Hotel registers list attendees from Tremont Newburyport New Hampshire Providence Hartford Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Portland Weirs and Burlington among others.
The Citizens' Trade Association of East Boston met at Grand Army Hall last evening. A board communication named committees on Finance, Travel and Transportation, Streets Parks and Public Buildings, Sanitation, and Schools. Jewett, marked to speak on the proposed tunnel, did not attend. remaining time was spent informally on Island district interests.
A special commission seeks designs for a granite exterior city hall with dimensions 190 feet Main street 230 feet Bigelow and Inman streets and 220 feet rear. The building must meet city ordinances with an archi tectural character, clock tower, steam heating, and full cost not to exceed 150000 dollars including drainage plumbing piping elevator and fixed features. Drawings requested are four elevations and one exterior perspective to be delivered to Francis J. Parker Boston by April 7.
Mr Woodward promotes savings at his Bromfield Street drug store No 40 as a rainbow sign storefront. The stock is described as rivaling the best apothecary establishments in the city.
The civil service commission has nearly exhausted its lists of shorthand and typewriting applicants for Washington departments and seeks new talent. Entrance grades run 900 1000 and 1200 dollars for stenography requires eighty five words a minute dictation and typewriting needs twenty five wpm. Captain Dennis F Dolan of Lawrence is visiting for department business. Senate committee on public buildings and grounds reports a bill to raise the St Albans Vermont public building cost limit to 75000 dollars. Charles W Ellison is confirmed postmaster at Melrose Massachusetts and David H Mudgett will be appointed postmaster at Dexter Maine replacing his late father. Mudgett, about 25, has served efficiently since his father’s death and was endorsed by local Democrats and the Bangor Commercial editor. Waldoboro post office likely idle for some time, while Captain Turner may obtain the appointment. Canton Junction office order to discontinue issued after an attempt to divide Canton work. Charles H Chase former Maine internal revenue collector travels with Mrs Chase to Florida.
Rabbi Schindler spoke last night on the rise of Judaism and the reform movement begun in Germany. He noted reforms expanding equality, removing women's galleries, and introducing organ music and shared pews while calling rabbis teachers not preachers. The next talk will cover Moses Montefiore’s characteristics.
The Tabernacle Institute committees oversee social improvement programs with separate nights for men and women. Last Saturday 150 girls joined the industrial school, but crowding limited enrollment due to few teachers. Dr. Earle boosted weekday attendance by at least a third through his recent series of meetings. He preaches tomorrow afternoon. Mr. A S Stafford runs the employment bureau aiding young men into jobs. Tonight’s entertainment is a lecture on Picturesque Mexico by Mr F A Ober with eighty stereo views.
Harvard University announces a week of events from February 26 to March 8 including Appleton Chapel services, prayers led by Mr Peabody, authors readings, lectures by Horace White, divinity faculty meeting, readings from the Odyssey, English debates on tariffs, New England starfishes, Vesper services, and lectures at the Harvard Classical Club and English Literature courses with Professor Hill.
Messrs Ives Bellamy and Company report widespread testimonials praising Katarroos. Users say it delivers more than claimed and is so handy that it is never forgotten.
Washington hears Senate Pacific railroads panel will open serious work with Union Pacific first. Charles Francis Adams Moorfield Storey expected to present similar proposals as in the House. Frye notes possible Central Pacific trouble and limited weekly meetings to clear the case in about three months. Commission invites three Pacific railroad officials and General Joe E Johnson to testify.
Washington February 24. Littler and Anderson of the Pacific railroad commission testified before the House committee on Pacific railroads on the government loan to Union and Central Pacific. They argued for extending liens, securing security, and pursuing a businesslike settlement to recover funds, with figures showing bonds, land grants, and potential recoveries over decades.
A sale notice from Messrs Spitz Bros and Mark lists pantaloons made up in excellent style and finish, with prices ranging from 260 to 6 dollars. The addresses given are 608 Washington and 6 Bedford streets, detailing ready made garments that compare favorably with custom work.
About forty members gathered at Young's in Boston for a Liberal Union Club meeting. Richard Hodgson outlined the American Society for Psychical Research, its aims, and methods. The program featured Carlyle Petersilen on piano, banjo performances, and songs by J Aldrich Libby. W H Ladd proposed admitting women on equal terms.
Last night at the Dublin street crossing of the Fitchburg railroad in North Cambridge, Hubert Beneaux a French brick maker employed by Perry Bros. was struck by a passenger train engine and killed instantly.
Messrs. C. F. Hovey & Co. announce the Monday opening of their extended establishment at No. 27 Summer Street. The refitted front and enlarged departments render the store one of the largest in the city with a new department for underwear gloves handkerchiefs cloaks suits and children's garments.
A dense catalog of securities including shares in Wakefield Rattan, Pacific Mills, Reece Batton Hole Mach Co, American Waltham Watch, Taunton Locomotive, Bates Mfg, North Chicago Rolling Mills, and Boston & Albany Road among others. It lists bonds and mortgages such as Equitable Mort Co of Kansas City Debentures, Union Pacific Ry issues, state and railroad-imposed instruments, and various bank and rail stock across multiple dates, with quantities ranging from single shares to thousands and notes on indorsements and executor or trustee orders.
Francis Henshaw and Co auctioneers operate at 61 State Street Merchants Exchange building first floor. They conduct weekly auction sales every Wednesday and Saturday at noon.
A dense catalog of 1888 financials listing banks mills railroads and insurers. Entries include Shawmut Natl Bank Naumkeag Natl Bank Dwight Mfg Co Lawrence Mfg Co Lowell Machine Shop Boott Cotton Mills Pacine AUS Great Falls Mfg Co Lancaster Mills Chicopee Mfg Co Stark Mills Nashua Mfg Co Old Colony RR Co Fitchburg RR ptd Troy stock Burton Stock Car Co ptd Boston Cab Co Union Metallic Fastening Assn Mercantile Fire and Marine Insurance Co shares various states bonds and notes from multiple companies with quoted prices and dates.
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