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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1890

Page

5

Duty on Art Works Blocks Free Import of Foreign Sculptures

Treasury Department ruling preserves a line between genuine American art and foreign works. A statue of General Garfield, carved abroad from an American model, is not exempt from duty. The decision shields the tariff from liberalizing free-entry for works executed outside the United States.

Washington Treasury Department Alexander Doyle New York General Garfield Garfield Italy United States

Secretary Tracy Pushes Warship Buildup Before House Panel

Secretary Tracy outlined a plan for major navy expansion including armored battleships and fast capital ships. He cited McCann board designs with speeds up to 23 knots and 16,000 mile coal range, plus discussions on coaling stations and costed fleet projections for fourteen years totaling about 280 million dollars.

Tracy House Naval Committee McCann Board Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Board of Policy Woepbiphore M Cann Sampson Catewood Hate

Greenhalge to likely back Willis P Burbank for Lowell postmaster

The congressman favors the merit system but resists a district caucus. He plans to recommend Willis P Burbank as postmaster at Lowell while supporting reappointment of Bancroft, the Democratic incumbent, at Concord. Hageett seeks a quick settlement and urges action from the department.

Greenhalge Willis P. Iurbank Lowell Postotice Department Mir Hageett Burbank Mrr. Greenhalge Bancroft Con

Veteran Bancroft Receives Bipartisan Support in Candidacy

The veteran soldier Mr Bancroft earns broad support from Grand Army members and notable Republicans including Judge Hoar. Despite strong opposition from some workers, he remains steadfast in backing a worthy veteran.

Cord Bancroft Grand Army Judge Hoar Greenhaive

How Mr O Neil Broke a Deadlock

Congressman Andrew chosen as Massachusetts member of the Democratic congressional committee after a protracted yesterday balloting. Andrew, senior, presided while O Neil acted as secretary. a certificate was transmitted to Blanchard who refused it unless signed by the delegation chair. Andrew finally agreed to be named unanimous choice.

O’neil Andrew Massachusetts Democratic Congressional Committee O'Neil Mr. Andrew Blanchard Mr. O'Neil

Pacific Railroad Hearings Begin With New House Members

The House committee on Pacific railroads, now with many new members, will start hearings for those interested in Pacific railroad legislation. C P Huntington and others were granted hearing rights, starting Thursday next. Chairman Daizell noted a proposed Bond issue for Union Pacific would need legislation, favoring the Outhwaite bill as the likeliest path to address government indebtedness.

Outhwaite

Twenty Four Banks To Hear From On Windom Bond Call

The government reports 132 banks were summoned for public deposit reductions and 108 have surrendered bonds totaling 7 028 500 dollars. Twenty four banks remain delinquent and are expected to respond soon. Secretary Windom said he has not fixed future call dates yet.

Windom Department

Denial of Absurd Yarn In Tariff Debate

Congressman Mills and Mr. Cleveland deny the tale that the ex president telegraphed him to draft a reply to Mr Blaine’s North American Review article on the tariff. Mills says no communication with Cleveland since leaving the White House. He prepared a general review of the Gladstone Blaine debate without Cleveland’s involvement.

Congressman Mills Mr. Cleveland Mr. Blaine North American Review White House Gladstone Blaine

President Nominates Massachusetts Postmasters

The President named Frank P. Howard for Waltham Samuel P. Moseley for Hyde Park and Charles F. Holman for Milbury as postmasters in Massachusetts today.

Massachusetts Frank P. Howard Waltham Samuel P. Moseley Hyde Park Charles F. Holman Milbury

Eastern Convocation Plans Lowell Meeting Next April

The Eastern Convocation held morning and afternoon services at St. Matthew's Church South Boston. A business meeting announced the next convocation on Tuesday April 15 at St. Anne's Lowell with Rev Father Hall as essayist on The Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures. Dr Lindsay will read the exegesis from Matthew 26 46.

St. Matthew's Church South Boston St. Anne’s Church Lowell Father Hall Lindsay St. Paul’s Church Boston L. C. Manuchester W. ©. Sturzis Sturgis Brotherhood of St. Andrew C. AL Brent

Haile Declines Higher Office Amid Home Life Priorities

Boston Journal reports Lt Governor William TL Haile will not seek higher honors, citing business cares and home life. Political observers note respect for his choice and regret he will retire from near-certain governor prospects, though he remains willing to serve as lieutenant governor while Brackett remains in office.

Boston Journal William TL. Haile Commonwealth Mr. Haile Betty Willing Brackett

Auction Sales Today Include Paintings and Fruit Lots

Auction listings show Leonard and Co offering paintings at 3 p.m. Burris and Co handling fruit at 12 p.m. Snow Company may have fruit at 11 a.m. The notice lists multiple items and times for today.

Leonard &O

Stern to Vuellinzer婚 in local city on January 8

Theodor Paul Stern married Menes tine Vuellinzer in a city ceremony on January 8 conducted by Riehara FP, Andrews Jr. esq.

Stern Oettingen Riehara FP Andrews, Jr Esqq Theodor Paul Stern Menestine Vuellinzer

Obituary notices from Boston area on January 15

A batch of death notices lists Edmund J. Baker William States Cowin Lewis H Cain Sally Damon Albert L Dearborn George Emerson Alice E George Lucretia Guild Jane Howard Andrew Lawrence Lucy Merrill Hannah Osborn Rebecca J Perry Caroline Prince Ephraim Swan Oliver Wells Lavdlla Washburn Lydia Welch Welch in Dorchester. The items include ages and residences with funeral details or public notices as read from New England newspapers.

Baker Dorchester Edmund J. Baker Old Colony Milton Colwy Marriethi Colby Dosian Colby Cowing AL Weymouth Dan William Jtates Cain Quincey Lewis II Damon Cambridgenort Sally W. Damon Soe] Laathon Dearlain New Orleans Albert L. Dearborn Hoston Levi Dearborn South Boston Emerson Dorebest George Romanus Hine Southoston Georg Malden Alice E Edwin PF Wed &B GUILD Weabods Miss Lucretia P Joel Guibiot Norwood Mass Howard Jane Howard Nauvicke Andrew Lawrence New York Walpole Lucy Iartshorn Merrill Benjamin i. Merrill Oshorn Hannah George J. Osbor Serviers Saturdiy Perry Baereit Rebecca J Willow Jeorge W. Perry Prince Choirtestown Caroline Willev Albert Gordon Prince Nuthin Wiley Est Offoston Swan Lydia le, Welch

Suburban Light & Power letter defends Boston contract

A January 15 1890 letter to Mayor Hart from Suburban Light and Power Company outlines the firm’s bid for city street lighting, asserts Boston residency of all directors, denies outside control, and pledges underground wiring to reduce hazards with plans to extend from Charles to Dudley streets as demand grows. The letter also criticizes rivals, cites existing Boston poles, and champions improved insulation and regulated overhead-to-underground transition.

Suburban Light & Power Company Thomas N. Hart Boston South Boston Dorchester West Roxbury Roxbury Gas Commissioners Boston Electric Light Company New York Boston Herald Massachusetts Charles Street Cambridge Street Causeway Street Atlantic Avenue Kneeland Street Eliot Street Washington Street Dudley Street Traly Evgene H. Crarp Albert C. Burrage Arthur W. Turts Prankk Ferdinand William A. Paine

Deluxe Dickens edition announced by Estes and Lauriat

An edition de luxe of Dickens novels will be issued by subscription. It comprises forty five volumes at 250 dollars per volume with not more than one thousand copies. Bound in verlum cloth with gilt tops and uncut edges, it features Cruikshank etchings and other original plates. Japanese paper and proofs enhance the prints and typography.

Messrs. Estes & Lauriat Cruikshank

Preparations Underway for Incoming Military Visitors

Oxv Hunprep THove and military visitors are coming to bestow this summer, and prep arations to receive them are in active prog ress. Bands and military companies Seak ing new work would do well to communicate with G. W. Simmons & Co., Oak Hall, imme diately.

Oxv G. W. Simmons & Co Oak Hall

Grippe Influenza Warned By New York Medic Leader

A New York medical college president warns that La Grippe or the Russian influenza is a severe, atmospheric origin illness. He notes its progression to pneumonia, lists symptoms, and advocates Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey as a treatment, cautioning to use only pure whiskey.

New York America Asia Duffy Pps Tata Civil Service Gazette

Trust arrangement for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe stock

In April last we asked for proxies for the May annual meeting resulting in management changes and reform. Shareholders may deposit stock with Boston Lake Deposit & Trust Co to vest voting power in our nominees for ten years, with Trust Certificates listing on major exchanges.

Atchison, Toneka & Santa Fe Railroad Company George C. Magoun Thomas Baring Oliver W. Peabody John J. McCook Boston Lake Deposep &Erust Company Milkstrest Boston New York London

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