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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1889

Page

5

Clerical Pay Plan Meets Support in Congress

Washington reports Boston Post Office official John A. Whalen pushing a clerical pay and classification reform. Postmaster General Dickerson backs the plan, with Senatorial and House interest stagnant, likely needing an appropriation bill amendment to advance. The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill includes public building funds and Cape Cod erosion research, plus changes to Springfield arsenal funding. Republican bounty talk targets sugar subsidies as a symbol of the entire protective system.

Washington Specian John A. Whalen Boston Post Office General Blount House Senate Whalen Newark Clerks’ Association Cleveland House of Representatives Lowell Worcester Cape Cod Nantucket Martha’s Vineyard Springfeld Arsenal Long General Land Office Carlisle Fifty-first Congress Alaska Mills

Spoliation Claims Payment Likely Delayed To Next Congress

The House may not include funds for French spoliation claims this session. Supporters hope the Senate may add a provision, but opponents threaten filibuster. If a conference committee backs payment, a majority in both houses might approve, yet many oppose. Likely passage in the next Congress.

House Committee On Appropriations Committee of the Whole House Friends of the Claims Senate Committee On Appropriations Senate

Indian land policy and depredation claims to be debated

The Senate committee on Indian affairs will take up two bills. One by Senator Jones would open the Sioux reservation despite treaty terms, arguing government pre emption may justify land transfer. The other House bill would establish a commission or court to hear and determine claims for losses due to Indian depredations with jurisdiction and power clarified.

Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Jones House Indian Committee United States

House committee backs pensions rise for amputees and gunshot cases

The House committee on invalid pensions approves a bill to raise pensions for amputees and to add an extra pension for those with gunshot wounds not previously covered. It also favors increasing rates for total incapacity to perform manual labor from 30 to 60 dollars monthly and raises for arm losses at various levels.

House Committee On

Major McKinley Urged as Speaker by Ohio Republicans

The entire Ohio Republican congressional delegation visited Major McKinley at the Ebbitt House this evening and promised full support for his candidacy for the speakership. They voiced unanimous enthusiasm and strong confidence in his election.

Major M’kinley Ohio Major McKinley Ebbitt House

Secretary Orders Resumption of Texas Ship Work

Secretary Whitney directs the resumption of work on the battleship Texas at Norfolk Navy Yard after months of suspension. The decision follows Bowles’ report confirming the designer’s weight and center of gravity calculations are satisfactorily verified.

Seattle Texas Whitney Norfolk Navy Yard Bowles

Taunton Public Building Bill Faces Dim Prospects

Governor Long stated the Taunton public building bill remains on the calendar but has little chance of passage this session. He indicated it would require unanimous support to move forward.

Moys Long White House Taunton’s Taunton Public Building

Atlanta to Port au Prince to relieve Galena in Haiti

The Atlanta now at New York Navy Yard is planned to be sent to Port au Prince to relieve the Galena in Haiti. The Ossipee has sailed and the Atlanta will follow when ready. Two naval vessels will patrol Haitian waters while the revolution continues and avoid long exposure to fever contagion.

Washington United States Atlanta New York Navy Yard Port-au-Prince Galena Department Haytien Ossipee

Straws From State Street Market Summary

The New York market was narrow with coal stocks heavy from mild weather, while grangers stayed firm on railroad presi dent prospects. Boston undertone stronger with land stocks buoyant based on park plans and electric railway. Milwaukee & St Paul preferred rose near close, and iron and copper supplies show shifts. Jacksonville Tampa Key West Rail road controls Florida Southern lines. new collateral bonds issued. Brookline Land Co sold plots at 30 35 cents per foot. stock value estimated high. Texas Panhandle Route November earnings reported by J T Granger show gross 275,136 with net 98,433 across lines Fort Worth Denver and Dallas.

New York Boston Atchison Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad Company Florida Southern Lines Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Company Exchange For Florida Southern Securities

Halifax Boston line cuts fare to meet competition

The Boston Halifax and Prince Edward Island steamer line offered passage to Halifax for 1 dollar to challenge the Canada Atlantic line. Canada Atlantic reported no immediate changes though it carries more passengers and weight. Prices are 6 dollars first class 4 dollars intermediate and 2 650 steerage. A second vessel is being built for the Halifax route. Reduced Halifax fares and the safety record of the Carroll boosted winter travel between Boston and Halifax.

Halifax Boston Prince Edward Island Canada Atlantic Canada Atlantic Line Post Boston, Halifax & P. E. L Carroll

Keep the Baby's Bottle Sweet and Clean

A domestic tip advises washing a baby's bottle with Pyle's Pearline to keep it sweet and clean, promoting hygienic feeding practices for infants.

Pyle

General Court considers rules reforms and pardons list

The joint committee on rules proposes replacing the expediting business committee with a joint Senate House rules panel and empowers chairmen to route matters. A joint committee on constitutional amendments is planned, and a county estimates panel is added. Governor’s pardons for 1888 number 49 with varied housing locations.

Joint Committee On Rules Senate House Dubuque Fall River McDonough Boston

Sackville West sisters to winter in Cannes amid Paris hello

A private Paris letter reports cordial receptions in Paris and London for Miss Sackville West and family. Lord Sackville and his two daughters Victoria and Amelia will spend the winter at Cannes as no British embassy vacancy exists. They joined Lord and Lady Lytton for Christmas dinner at the Paris embassy.

Washington Lord Lady Lytton Paris Mrs. Salonson Cannes

Marriage at Marlboro Street Church Sees Howe and Perry Wed

At First Church Marlboro Street yesterday Mr. Percival S. Howe and Miss Blanche Thorne Perry were married by Rev. S. W. Brooks. The bride wore a gray traveling outfit and carried lilies of the valley. Ushers included H. Stanton Hurd J G Francis W P Johnson Leland W H Butler and G P Butler. The couple left for a wedding tour at 2 PM and will reside at 183 St James Avenue Boston.

Marlboro Street Percival Howe Blanche Thorne Perry Brookline S. W. Brooks H. Stanton Hurd New York J. G. Francis W. P. Johnson New

Deschapelles Club Adopts Constitution. Elects Officers

An adjourned meeting at Parker House adopted a constitution and formed a preliminary organization. Elected officers include President George W. Pettes, Vice-President Preston Ware Jr, Secretary F Young, Treasurer Stephen B. Wood. A committee on members was appointed: Charles M. Clay, Stephen B. Wood, Charles B. Snow, P F Ware Jr, F K Young.

Deschappelles Club Parker House George W. Pettes Preston Ware, Jr F. Young Charles M. Clay Stephen B. Wood Charles B. Snow PF. Ware, Jr F. K. Young

Entertaining Evening at Tremont Temple with Mr. Riddle

A large Tremont Temple audience enjoyed George Riddle and the Ariel ladies quartet from Cambridge. Riddle recited Howells's The Elevator and The Boat Race from Jack Hall, with Mrs. John Sherwood translating Carcassonne. The quartet encores followed. George H. Ryder played an organ piece. Next Monday Chaplain C C McCabe will lecture on The Sunny Side of Life in Libby Prison.

Tremont Temple George Riddle Ariel Ladies Cambridge Nellie Fox Ida B. Holt Fannie E. Holt Mabel F. Mumler Riddle Howells Jack Hall Robert Grant John Sherwood Carcassonne George H. Ryder C. C. McCabe Libby Prison

Subcriber letter thanks city council for 1888 courtesy

A Leif Ericson fund meeting at Kidder Peabody & Co. voted to have the secretary express the subscribers gratitude to the Mayor and city council of 1888 for their official courtesy and service. The secretary asks publication to reach council members and publicize the recognition.

Leif Ericson Fund Kidder, Peabody & Co J. G. Thorp, Jr

Harvard Class Crews Training and Board Changes

Harvard candidates for each class crew trained yesterday with many from the class of eighty nine and juniors among the applicants. New material filled the university eight as old sophomores and freshmen pool into crew roles. The Crimson board saw W E Beer elected editor and W J Farquhar secretary, replacing resignations from J G King and C B Hurst who left to study in Leipsic.

F. E. Parker Hight Dunstan Howe Brooks Hathaway Ellis Knapp W. Harding Munroe Bartholow Marvin Phelps Crehore Tyson Fessenden Pulsifer Norman Chamberlin Parker Gorham Wood Hubbard Hill H. A. Davis J. G. King C. B. Hurst Harvard Leipsic Germany

Memorial Services for Pitman May and Sewall Held at Women's Club

Memorial services were held yesterday at the Women's Club rooms for Mrs Harriet Minor Pitman Miss Abby W May and Hon Samuel E Sewall. Mrs Julia Ward Howe presided and expressed sorrow for the loss of three prominent members. Speakers included Ednard D Cheney William Lloyd Garrison A M Diaz Lucia M Peabody and Dr Marie E Zakrzewska. Whittier poem read and portraits and busts displayed.

Harriet Minor Pitman Abby W. May Samuel E. Sewall Women’s Club Julia Ward Howe Ednard D. Cheney Abby May

Ladies Day at New Quarters at Boston Athletic Association

The first ladies day attracted over 500 visitors to the new quarters in Boston. Women praised the handsome building and expressed satisfaction with the facilities. Today will be the last day ladies will be admitted above the first floor.

New Quarters Boston Athletic Association

Marked-Down Sale Highlights American Decorated Sets

A marked-down sale features American decorated sets described as attractive and likely to appeal to collectors and buyers seeking stylish, affordable home items.

Dutch cocoas tainted by chemicals warn readers

English papers report that Dutch cocoas and their imitations contain harmful chemicals used to improve solubility color and strength. The odor from opened packages and water left with treated cocoa reveals the contamination. Walter Baker & Co. chocolates are claimed to be pure and free from harmful additives.

Messrs. Walter Baker & Co

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