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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1891

Page

5

Maple Sugar Bounty Likely Denied by Tariff Law Issue

Vermont maple sugar manufacturers face no bounty this year as Attorney General Miller concludes the new tariff act cannot authorize licenses before April 1, 1891 and thus cannot trigger bounty payments for sugar produced between March 31 and July 31, 1891. He warns that allowing earlier licenses would unfairly discriminate in favor of maple sugar.

HincTon Vermont Miller Windom Commissioner of Internal Revenue Treasury Congress

Massachusetts Eyes New Chief of Ordnance Nominees

War Department faces selection from three arsenals chiefs as General Benet nears retirement. Rock Island’s Colonel James Whittemore, Springfield’s Colonel A R Buffington, and Watertown’s Colonel D W Flagler are the candidates. Massachusetts interest centers on Whittemore, a state native and 1861 graduate. Appointment likely announced soon.

Massachusetts War Department Benet Proctor Rock Island Ill Springfield Watertown Mass James Whittemore A. R. Buffington Springfield Armory D. W. Flagler Buffington Crosby Rockwell

Silver veto probable in pending Senate coinage bill

It is intimated by figures who spoke with the President that he is dissatisfied with the current silver bill and will veto it unless substantially revised. He aligns with Secretary Windom, whose opposition to free coinage of silver is well established.

Senate Windom Prof Phelas Dartmouth College Paine

Postal Telegraph Bill Defeated In House Committee Vote

The House committee on Post offices and post roads faced a 7 to 7 tie on postponing indefinitely the postal telegraph bill. The motion failed and the measure will go over to the next meeting for further debate.

House Committee On Post Offices

Naval Orders Shuffle Commands and Leaves

Naval orders detach several officers for new assignments and leaves. Captain James O Kane departs Boston for two months leave. Captain Gilbert Wiltse moves from Minnesota to command the Boston. Engineers Main Willits Weaver Gow Winchell reassigned among Yard, Cramp yard, and Naval Academy.

James O’kane Boston Gilbert ©. Wiltse Minnesota Herchel Main Navy Yard New York George S. Willits Naval Academy Cramp & Sons William Eaver John D. Gow Fortune Ward P. Winchell Bureau of Steam Engineering

University Calendar of Discussions and Exams Week Schedule

Sunday Appleton Chapel hosts Rev. Philip S. Moxom of Boston with reserved front pews for university members until 7 30 p m. Monday Semitic Conference features seminars on American History and other lectures at University 20 7 30 p m. Tuesday arts and sciences faculty meeting at University 5 4 p m Harvard Dance Club presents a lecture by John G. Brooks on General Booth and English Poverty Level 11 7 30 p m. Wednesday Divinity School Chapel hosts a conference with lectures on music and timbre by KI Gilman at Seven 11 7 30 p m. Thursday midyear exams begin Arts and Sciences English 6 Oral debate University 2 2 30 p m subject Chat the proposition of the faculty to reduce A B D degree time Five minute speeches open to all students Vesper service Appleton Chapel Friday Divinity School Chapel Preaching service 7 30 Ub

Appleton Philip S. Moxom Boston Sevel University Faculty of Arts and Sciences Harvard Dance Club Divinity School Usic IL “Timbre KI. Gilman

Freshman Scholarships Awarded at Harvard Amid Funded Aid

Harvard awards freshman scholarships based on first half year class standing. All eight Bigelow and Eight Eaght scholarships granted, plus 1250 from Price-Greenleaf fund. Recipients include E K Rand, G R Noyes, C Wellman, L T Damon, F Ordway, C F Malley, S B Shackford, M Ladd, M Wentworth, D J Mulqueeney, J K Nichola. More aid possible from Price-Greenleaf. future aid to come solely from that fund.

Harvard Eaght and Bigelow Price-Greenleaf E. K. Rand Bigelow G. R. Noyes Ercveccoesec D. J. Mulqueeney J. K. Nichola Price- Greenleaf L. KE. Gates English Department T. W. Higginson Harvard Advocate Institute Townsend Baker Tremain Stevens Dunn Curtis Thompson Merriam Hoppin Wood

Explosive Substances Nitro-glycerine and the Dynamites

Professor Charles E. Munroe spoke at the Lowell Institute on nitro-glycerine and dynamite history and use. He traced discovery from 1846, notes 1860 manufacture, and the role of mercury fulminate. He described properties, handling, safety, and applications including oil-well shooting and mining concerns.

Charles E. Munroe Lowell Institute Tripoli Munroe

Snow Flakes in Flames Tragic Charity Event Near Leeds

A charity entertainment in Yorks Near Leeds ends in fire as cotton wool costumes ignite after lantern mishap. Fifteen injured and six dead among young girls. inquest condemns lamps with inflammable dress. Mayor and corporation express sympathy to grieving families.

Leeds England Corporation

Counterfeit Ivory Soap Circulation Claimed High

Readers report counterfeit bars marketed as “just as good as the Ivory” circulating widely. Authorities warn fakes persist, urging caution and verification before purchase.

Domestic Reform Aimed At Servant Galism In Boston

A Boston discussion on domestic service explores reducing efficiency gaps and curbing kitchen piracy. Proposals include abolishing intelligence offices, using advertising to match workers, and joint handling of cooking and laundry across households. A London Provident and Protective Servants League aims to raise status, offer savings schemes, and shorten hours with a half day off weekly.

Belial Philadelphia London Provident and Protective Servants’ League England

Amherst Alumni Dinner Set at Hotel Vendome

The Amherst Alumni dinner will be held at Hotel Vendome Monday at 5 PM with Henry D. Hyde presiding. Speakers include President Gates President Eliot of Harvard R F Storrs D D and General F A Walker. A 4 30 social and postprandial speeches plus college songs follow.

Amherst Hotel Vendome Henry D. Hyde Gates Eliot Harvard Storrs D.D F. A. Walker

Leon Delibes Dies A Noted French Composer At 1886 Birth

M Léon Delibes a French composer died yesterday born 1886 at St Germain du Val Sarthe. He studied at Paris Conservatoire and joined Grand Opera as second director in 1865. His ballet scores La Source and Coppelia achieved fame. Sylvia and Coppélia were staged in Boston.

Leon Delibes M. Léon Délibés St. Germain du Val Sarthe Paris Conservatoire M. Délibes Mme. Denain Comédie Francaise Grand Opéra Delibes Conservatoire Sylvia Boston Colonel Mapleson

Ebenezer Hodge and local obituaries snapshot

Ebenezer Hodge of East Boston dies at 60 at Orient Heights home. Born Paterson, N. J., he joined Harrison Loring in 1860 and helped build monitors for the U. S. government, then co-founded E. Hodge & Co. He leaves a widow and son Alexander. The notice also lists deaths of Jordan, Courtenay, West, Hurley assault case, and a barrage of marriage notices and obituaries with ages and locations, plus an ad for Soden Mineral Pastilles.

Ebenezer Hodge E. Hodge & Co East Boston Orient Heights Paterson N. J Boston Harrison Loring United States E. Hodge Alexander Jordan Chelsea Weymouth Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Edward Baldwin Courtenay Earl of Devon England William Reginald Courtenay Johna West Salem Lafayette Street Aou Goodwin Roxbury Louisa George K. Goodwin Hosea Revere Street Miss Abigail Rome Yea Hodge Nicholl Meseschaes General Hosital George Nich Wichell Brooke Emmons Twichell Almira Louise Wharto William B. Wharton Ware Newbury and Exeter Streets Friends Inyitea

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