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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1890

Page

5

Windom silver bill faces Senate finance hurdle

Washington reports indicate only one of six Republican senators backs Secretary Windom's silver bill as finance committee members weigh the plan. Senators Morvill Sherman Aldrich and Hiscock likely oppose. McPherson Harris and Vance may, with Voorhees Beck leaning pro. Treasury aims to send bill Monday amid White House caution.

Washington Sprucrar Windom Senate Committee On Finance Jones Nevada Morvill Vermont Sherman Ohio Allison Iowa Aldrich Rhode Island Hiscock New York McPherson New Jersey Harris Tennessee Vance North Carolina Messrs. Voorhees Indiana Beck Kentucky Roontas Treasury Department Senate Finance Committee Winom

General Morgan Victory Reported for Indian School Post

The nine member committee on Indian affairs approved General Morgan’s nomination for commissioner of Indian schools by 6 to 1. Democracts Tharst and Daniel joined Republicans Dawes Platt Stockbridge Pettigrew with Jones of Arkansas in opposition, citing policy concerns over funding and religious school contracts. A favorable report was also issued for Dr. Daniel Dorchester as superintendent.

General Morgan Senate Dawes Platt Stockbridge Jones Morgan Daniel Dorchester

Tariff Appeals to Be Readjusted by Treasury

The Treasury Department directs Col lector Saltonstall to readjust cases under the Oberteuffer decision. It covers importations both after July 1, 1885, and between March 3, 1888, and July 1. A Supreme Court ruling in a New York case held that the seventh section of the act of 15298 took effect on signature, guiding collectors to adjust duties and record excess collections.

Treasury Department Saltonstall Oberteuffer J. P. Tucker Department Supreme Court of the United States New York Customs

Letter from Attorney General on Old Dominion Association violations

The Attorney General forwards Civil Service Commission concerns about alleged civil service law violations by the Old Dominion Republican Association. He instructs the US Attorney to examine, report to the grand jury, and pursue charges against any implicated persons to vindicate the law.

OLD Dominion Club United States District of Columbia Old Dominion Republican Association Siz Civil Service Grand Jury Catatas Miller

Transfer of Revenue Marine Service Proposal Gains Backing

Secretary Window writes to Representative Baker of New York endorsing a bill to transfer the Revenue Marine Service and its vessels from the Treasury to the naval establishment. Secretary Tracy and most allied officers, including Captain LG Shepard, back the measure, while many predecessors opposed the transfer.

Transfer OF Revenue Marine Service Window Representative Baker New York Committee On Commerce Revenue Marine Service The Treasury Naval Establishment Tracy Allie Cts LG. Shepard Revenue Marine Bureau Winidom

Nominations Confirmed For Diplomatic And Customs Posts

The Senate confirmed a slate of nominees including Pitkin of Louisiana as minister to the Argentine Republics and Clack of Pennsylvania as consul general. Carr of Illinois and Bates of New York were named commissioner roles in navigation and customs respectively, with Halliday of Pennsylvania and Livy of the District of Columbia among other appointments.

Senate Ee Ie Pitkin Louisiana Clack Ke, Carr Winnois Mongister William W. Bates New York Samuel V. Halliday Pennsylvania Richard, Livy Distriet Columbia Forttown Internal Revenue Frank Ki. Qoreutt Missachu- Beli

Vice-President and Mrs Morton Host Dinner for Harrison

Vice-President and Mrs Morton hosted a dinner this evening in honor of President Harrison. War leader Hoar reportedly drove today and hopes to attend the Senate session tomorrow or Saturday. He told a committee of Boston businessmen who called on him that he intends to stay active in Bas tan affairs.

PUK Mra Morton Ami Bix Oe Flarrison Senate Bastan

Congressman Rockwell Recovers After Sudden Illness

Reports say Congressman Rockwell endured a severe attack described as the crip but is improving and expected to resume duties within days while at home tending to his administrative tariff bill before the Senate.

Senate Rockwell

Sugar dominates New York market amid sugar certificate volatility

Sugar stood out yesterday as the key market feature in New York with ongoing volatility in its certificates. The piece notes legal complications around Spreckels, margin pressures for holders, and a general market tilt toward dividend stocks while other sectors show steadier demand. Local activity highlights Wisconsin Central, Star, and Sugar trading, alongside rate shifts and corporate changes across several enterprises.

New York Spreckels la Grippe Wisconsin Central Securities and Canoers

Charles River Bridges Widen Draws Debate Hearing in Boston

A public hearing at the Boston Post Office Building addressed ex Secretary Endicott s 1888 order to widen Charles River draws and grade roadways. City leaders opposed the measure citing high costs and questions of federal authority while supporters argued for safer navigation and better river use. Witnesses from city government business and transportation sectors described current traffic and vessel passage conditions, with estimates of 5 to 10 million dollars and debates over rail competition and wharf values.

Endicott Charles River Post Office Boston Washington Proctor Nhere Henry L. Abbott George L. Gillespie M. Mansfield Abbott J. B. Richardson War Department Massachusetts Siart Ilugh O’brien Secretary of War F. W. Lincoln W. Marion Nugent Crawfenders Welch Bullen W. F. Humphrey Boston TL Towboat Company Henry D. Hyde West End Street Railroad Levislature East Cambridge Lowell Viruyde Grand Junction Road Hyde East Cambridge Bartholomew Young Boston Bridgses Chales River Warren Bridges Watertown J Ohn DT. Scully Brookline Bridge Jackson Charlestown Warren Fleury Manly Hasten Charlies River Craigie Bridge George W. Gale Broad Canal Grand Junction Railroad

Massachusetts Historical Society Monthly Meeting Highlights and Orations

The regular meeting chaired by Dr George E Ellis elected Henry F Waters of Salem as a member. Leverett Saltonstall was appointed to write Forbes memoirs for Proceedings. Treas. Charles C Smith shared Harvard commencements notes from Dr John Pierces manuscript journal, detailing customs changes since 1805 and various social observations. A new serials of Proceedings announced.

George E. Ellis Henry F. Waters Salem Leverett Saltonstall R. B. Forbes Barlow Library Boston Public Library State Archives Samuel A. Green Becket Bernard Shute Berkshire Massachusetts Lord Barrington Charles C. Smith John Pierce Harvard University Hollis Watts Pierce William 8 Appleton Doctors’ Commons London Judge Chamberlain M Pvner Professor Johnson Connecticut I. F. Scudder Henry W. Haynes RC. Winthrop, Jr

Gay couple weds at New Old South Church in Fort Logan

Lieutenant Lewis Douglas Greene and Miss Lillie Adams Taft married in an evening ceremony at the New Old South Church. The venue featured tropical decor and a procession of ushers and bridesmaids from Newton and Chicago. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace and diamonds. the couple plans to reside in Fort Logan, Colorado.

Lewis Douglas Greene Lillie Adams Taft Orray A.dall J. Rogers Clifford Howe Newton Arthur Brigham Edward Allen L. Green Colorado Foote Anderson Pierce Mises Notch Chicago G. Whiton Farquhar and Gilman Directoire Cornelia Cook Miss Griswold George A. Gordon Harding Vendome Fort Logan Col

MIT Society of Arts Meeting Examines Iron and Steel at High Temperatures

Last evening at 8 in room 15 MIT the Society of Arts discussed iron and steel properties at elevated temperatures. Speaker James E. Hovward of Watertown Arsenal presented charts and diagrams to illustrate key points, enhancing the informal lecture with repeated board illustrations.

Society of Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology James E. Hovward Watertown Arsenal

Paintings Leonard and Co and Harris Co and Fruit Stow Co

Trade listing shows Leonard and Co with 3 m becoming a note of Pruit toratio Harris and Co at 12 1n and Fruit Stow Co at 11 a and 1.

Leonard & Co

Marriages in New England Snowbound Towns

A jumble of marriage notices dated January from Massachusetts towns. Frumnk Lamprey and Mary Cameron wed in South Boston. Charles Melvin and Carrie Hubbard wed in Concord. Richard A. Newell Jr. and Grace Holbrook wed in Brookline Swampscott. Swazey Harlow wed in Waltham with ceremonies conducted by local ministers. Clara Elizabeth Haevlow of Waltham wed Malden native.

Swampscott Swazey Harlow Waltham Ole Lone

Deaths notable in area on January 8

Obituary notices list several本 residents and relatives who died January 7 to January 8 in cities including Boston Roxbury Somerville Charlestown Salem Danvers and Danvers. Names include Justin Ambrose Elizabeth Beebe Elizabeth Fiske Michael Fitzgerald Lucy Humphrey Sarah Robbins Louisa Sawyer Henry Sweny Pedelia Tapley James White Samuel Weld Nancy Worthley and George Whitney with ages ranging from mid 20s to 80s and including widows widowers and married individuals.

Ambrose Justin Ss. Ambrose Gyvearts, Barklr Bradford Penn Pnenimeonia Frank Barker Tileston A. Barker Westmoreland Beebe Washington, D. C Elizabeth Willtam Beebe Bridgewater Fiske Boson Highlands Elizabeth Fiske Fliszgerald Michael Fitzgerald Roxbury Eliza A Willian A. Qerrish Gerlidden Newcastle Rate C. Glidden Centain Willliam T. Gidden Fiore Charlestown Jonanna Horrigan Humphrey Lucy William Humphrey Robilins Somerville Sarah Robbins Sawyer Louisa Tufts Sawyer John J. Sawyer Stlsbee Salem Williai Silshee Sweny AL Roxbury Dan Henry J. Swenvy Tavliey Danvers Pidelia J. Tapley Wil James Margaret E. White Weld Samuel Weld

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