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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1890

Page

4

Windom Silver Bill Hopes Delayed By Illness In Senate Race

Washington January second reports Secretary Windom plans to have his silver bill ready for Senate finance committee next Monday though illness may delay him. The bill follows prior lines but debated provisions remain. Discretion to suspend bullion and limit or open world silver supply are in play. Boston Chamber petition on through rates to Boston is returned with suggestions to reshape the issue.

Washington Spector Windom Senate Finance Committee Senate Boston Chamber OF Commerce Boston Interstate Commerce Commission Chamber of Commerce Charles 8 Rackemann Ruth Owen Anna H. Pietsch Suffolk Boston Post G Boston Joan W. McKint Esquire Elijah George Register Ellen F. Kenney Ellen Kenney Kboston West Joan W. McKim, Esq Silas Pinckney Holbrook Vincent Howten John W. McKim, Esquire

American Schooners Detained In Colombian Port

Assistant secretary of state Mr. Wharton explains that three New York merchant schooners were detained by Colombia for failing to clear Carthagena. A Foster & Co. letter prompted State Department inquiry. Details hinge on consul reports to clarify the situation and possible official action once despatches arrive.

Wharton United States of Colombia New York State Department Foster & Co Carthagena

Government Finances Show Sharp Debt Decrease and Varied Receipts

Treasury figures reveal December debt decline of 3,125,003 with half-year drop of 625,6093 710. Interest bearing debt stands at 829,897,462 and total debt minus cash at 1,062,952,911. Surplus in Treasury sits at 30,595,142, while gold and silver holdings face certificates outstanding totaling hundreds of millions. Receipts from customs fall in six months, yet internal revenue rises, totaling 68,626,296 for H2 1888 and 63,521,632 for H2 1889, lifting total receipts to 192,508,407 for the year’s first half. Expenditures, including pensions climbing to 61,280,068, project pension outlays over 100,000,000 for the year. National bank notes outstanding total 197,078,918 with December decrease 2,412,517 and yearly drop 42,028,302. US bonds on deposit for circulating notes amount to 142,849,900 and public deposits 38,549,000.

Treasury Dee Iuotes Paw United States

National prototypes received at Paris weights and measures event

The United States reception of national prototypes from the Paris 1900 convention occurred this afternoon in the presence of a distinguished scientific audience. Boxes sealed and guarded were opened by a Coast Survey mechanician as President McKinley witnessed the ceremony with Secretaries Blaine and Windom. The parchment document of receipt bore signatures attested by Blaine and Windom. Secretary Blaine’s brother Robert G Blaine, former Agricultural Department curator, was named deputy first auditor of the Treasury Department.

United States National Convention of Weights and Measures Paris United States Coast Survey Blaine and Windom McKee Blaine Robert G. Blaine Secretary of State Agricultural Department Treasury Department

Ipswich House of Correction Official Removed in Political Rift

Salem reports Colonel Nathaniel Shatswell steward of the Ipswich House of Correction removed, likely for political reasons as he opposed Sheriff Herrick for the Republican nomination. The farmer Mr Gould is also removed. A modern hotel on wheels dining car runs on the 12 neon train from Boston depot at Summer Street reaching New York by 6 30 P M for connections south and west.

Salem Istrcra L New York New Engand Summer Street Boston NEW York & New England Railroad CO Jacksonville New York & New England Philadelphia Washington D. C Richmond Charleston Savannah Florida Washington St Summer St A. A. Jackson A. C. Kenpatt Howamp William P. Davis Pavilion Gloucester Mass Marshall House Marshall

Straws from State Street outlines market actions and bets

The New York market opened weak then rose under bullish leaders with money tight enough to enable large bears to press liquidation. Eastern led gains while insiders faced skepticism about rumors. copper and Montana markets run strong with gas stocks rising. The piece notes a banking house closing doors, rising electric wire demand, Jersey Central bonds planned, and Lead Trust capital details, with broad optimism for iron, coal, and municipal bonds.

New York

New Year Weddings In Washington And Watertown

The New Year brings two marriages. Louis A. Coolidge and Helen S. Pickerell wed in Washington with Coolidge, a former Springfield Republican staffer and now secretary to Congressman Lodge. The ceremony was simple at the bride’s mother’s home, with Miss Pickerell the daughter of Mrs. George W. Balch. After a brief honeymoon the couple will live with the bride’s mother at 2321 Pennsylvania Avenue. Also, Miss Emma Gertrude Flower, daughter of Roswell P. Flower, wed John Byron Parlor in Watertown, New York, at the bride’s father’s residence in Washington. Green B Raum Jr and Annie Ledel Rogers marry in Philadelphia, widow of William J. Rogers, a carriage builder.

Washington Louis A. Coolidge Helen S. Pickerell Douglass St. John’s Episcopal Church Philadelphia Penn

Harvard Gets Award Honors First-Year Sopho more Class Standings

Harvard awards the Gets prize later than ever based on the first section of the sophomore class using freshman work. The 762 prize winners include Allen Rogers Kenner Waldboro Me Ralph Waldo Gifford Cambridge Robert Moris Lovett Roxbury William Eddy Millier Taunton Josiah Edward Spurr Gloucester Walter L Battett William Burrage Frederick W Coburn Leonard H Davis Hugo Kh Meyer Charles R Cuimmings Richard W Hale.

Harvard Allen Rogers Kenner Waldboro Ralph Waldo Gifford Cambridge Robert Moris Lovett Roxbury William Eddy Millier Dr. Taunton Josiah Edward Spurr Gloucester Walter L. Battett William Burrage Frederick W. Coburn Leonard H. Davis Hugo Kh. Meyer Charles R. Cuimmings Richard W. Hale

Special Winter Stock Sale At Frank D. Somers Tailor

Fashions for men at special January February price on winter stock. Finest imported woollens and skilled tailoring by Frank D. Somers at 6 Parx St. Gentlemen seeking top quality are invited.

Frank D. Somers Parx St

Banquet Honors Hon James R Newhall in Lynn

Essex bar members hosted a banquet for the Hon James R Newhall at Association Trail on Market Street at 5 pm. The 80 year old historian, renowned for many valuable treatises, was celebrated with twenty five guests and W H Niles as toastmaster.

Lynn

Centennial Grove picnic grounds sold to settle ownership dispute

In Salem on January 2 the Centennial Grove picnic grounds in Essex traded hands at a commissioner’s sale. The 37 acre grove sold for 10100 to F C Richardson, representing the majority owners, while the lot B entrance portion went to J L Storey of the minority party for 1425.

Salem Centennial Grove Essex F.C. Richardson J. L. Storey

Marriages Tie Aymar Williams and More in City

In this city on Jan 1 Adolphus W Aymar married Amelia M Williams by Rev J J Lewis. Also Winslow S Cobb wed Grace L Gus of Everett at Everett with attending ministers. Timothy Jarvis of Boston married Ida I Stebbins of Chelsea. William E Macomber wed Isabella Ilson in this city on Dec 31, with Rev J B Moody presiding.

Aymar—Williams J.J. Lewis Adolphus W. Aymar Amelia M. Williams Coble Otis Everett T. Corwin Watkins F. ST. Pemrody Winslow S Cobb Grace L. Gus Jalvisostebbins Somerville C.H. Leonard D.P Timothy Jarvis Boston Ida i Stebbins Chelsea Lion Isaac Stebbins Macomber Wilson J. B. Moody William E. Macomber Isabella Ilson

Death notices from Clarendon Hills to Dorchester

Death notices chronicle multiple obituaries across towns with ages from 16 to 91. Entries include Anderson at Clarendon Hills, Baldwin at Brighton, Badstreet at Hamilton, Becker at Neponet, Carrier in Dorchester, French in the city, Graves at Chelsea, Hersey at Hingham, Hill in the city, Leland in the city, Miller in misread line, Putnam in Roxbury, Rice in Charlestown, Smith in Maiden and Dorchester, Shaw in Jamaica Plain and Belmont, Spear in Newton, Weiss in Chicago, Whittum in Dorchester.

William E. French Graves Chelsea Ambrose Louis Graves Anger Essex Street Woodlawn Mersey Hingham Emma Jones Hersey Zadoch Hersey Hijll Louise Lovace Walter E. Hill Brook Avenue Dorchester Leland Joseph D. Leland Mt. Vernon Grace Swallow Charles William A. Smith Smith Gertrude Richard W Kate Hale Smith Shaw Jamaica Plain Arthur d John J Lydia Shaw Spear Newton Edward Spear Belmont Herbert F. Shaw Weiss Chicago Henry Eliery Henry W. Weiss Boston Whittum Ebenezer Whittum

Investment Estates For Sale In Downtown Area

For sale listings describe valuable corner estate with stone and brick construction, multiple access points, elevators and boilers. Prices stated at 180000 and 380000 for a substantial brick building well rented to a single tenant, located downtown.

Down Town

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