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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1889

Page

5

Chandler's ignorance over receiving-ship claims exposed

Secretary of the Treasury upbraids Senator Chandler over receiving ship claims inquiry. Butler-Will succeed Allison. Navy claims total 450000 dollars approved, 41 pending in the fourth auditor's office. Navy Register lists for officers on receiving ships exist and have long been public.

Washington Lordan Sigourney Butler Chandler Senate Secretary of the Treasury Department the Treasury Officers of the Treasury Treasury Department Fourth Auditor Navy Register Butler Navy Division George H. French Senator Chandler Navy

Speculation on Allison successor in Iowa politics

The Iowa political scene centers on who succeeds Senator Allison as rumor grows he may join the Cabinet. Colonel David Henderson, current representative from the second district, is favored by many for the Senate, aided by a war record and popular appeal with soldiers. The Governor could appoint if no extra session. Henderson may seek a long term as well as the short term.

Allison Senate Wilson

Tariff Bill Changes Stir House Debate

The Senate tariff bill is in House hands and would raise customs taxes by millions. Talbott notes at least 7 million more for tin and 2 million for wool, with Mills considering Treasury expert review. A Rhode Island congressman celebrates a Pawtucket public building bill but doubts quick passage this session.

Senate House Talbott House Committee On Ways and Means Finance Committee Mills Committee On Ways and Means Treasury Department Tariff Commission Rhode Island Congressman Arnold House Committee On Public Buildings and Pawtucket Arnold

Woonsocket Bill Faces House Committee Delay

The Woonsocket bill remains stalled in the House committee and is unlikely to advance this Congress due to the rule permitting only one building per congressional district. The speaker has positioned opposition by affecting the timing before the new Congress.

Congress House Committee

Extra Session Seems Likely to Address Revenue

Senator Platt argues a spring extra session is likely as revenue measures stall in the current Congress. Bond purchases and syndicate speculation threaten the treasury while tariff bills would miss the July 1, 1890 fiscal year start. Major McKinley leans toward inevitability despite reluctance, urging a compromise tariff. The President welcomed Massachusetts Democratic Club resolutions and promised future acknowledgment.

Platt Connecticut Congress Treasury Department New York Major McKinley House Senate White House Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts General Collins Ongressman Morse John W. Corcoran Clinton Delaney Holyoke A. Shuman Boston le. Shuman

Hale's Breakfast for Blaine Brought Senators and Ladies

Senator Hale hosted a breakfast for Mr. Blaine in the Senate committee on naval affairs room. The host arrived late due to official business. About fifteen senators attended along with Mrs. Blaine Mrs. Hale Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Cameron.

Hale Senator Hale Mr. Blaine Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Blaine Davis Cameron

Atchison Market Rally and Banking Signals

The Atchison stock led a broad market rally with high short interest and strong demand, while New York gossip cited rising Northwestern earnings and Missouri Pacific selling on rumors. Bank data show loans and deposits up, excess reserve near 1.39 million, and Commonwealth Avenue redevelopment plans in Boston.

New York Atchison Missouri Pacific Gould Blake Bros Boston

Joseph W Parker Co Tailors Offer Made to Order Suits

An important discovery notes that Joseph W Parker Co, exclusive merchants at 515 to 521 Washington Street, claims ready-made clothing is clear at any price but the house sells suits to order cheaper than the ready-made article.

Joseph W. Parker & Co Washington Street

Langtry as Lady Macbeth Draws Mixed Critics in New York

In a New York critique, Mrs. Langtry’s Lady Macbeth earns mixed praise as a refined revival of Macbeth. The writer argues Langtry lacks true imagination and depth, while praising Coghlan’s thoughtful Macbeth and Wheelock’s Macduff. Potters Cleopatra is cited as clearer and more vivid.

New York Sreeran Lady Macbeth Mrs. Langtry Boston Mrs. Potter Just Macbeth Cushman Janauschek Cleopatra Joseph Wheelock Macduff Banquo King Duncan Malcolm G. E. Montgomery

Ives and Stayner Fail to Secure Bail at Ludlow Street Jail

Henry S. Ives and George H. Stayner could not raise 500000 bail today. They stayed in the sheriff's office until evening and were sent to Ludlow Street jail for the night.

Ives Stayner New York Henry S. Ives George H. Stayner Ludlow Street

President Cleveland Grants Commutation in Fish Case

The president commutes James D. Fish, ex-president of the Marine National Bank of New York, from ten years to five years and six months in state prison Auburn. Age 69, his pardon cites respectability, cooperation, good conduct, and deteriorating health as grounds.

WasamneTon James D. Fish Marine National Bank of New York Auburn N. Y

Joy-Hathaway ties the knot in East Boston

At East Boston on January 24, Daniel G. Joy Jr. marries Alice O. Hathaway in a simple ceremony.

Joy-Hathaway East Boston Daniel G. Joy, Jr Alice O. Hathaway

Obituary notices from Boston area dated Jan 27 28

A list of deaths in the Boston area with names ages and locations including Laura A. Bryant Gertrude Burke Lucy N J Briggs John Bisbee Mary Barrar Daniel Carey Michael Doyle Ann Early John R Furlong Helen M Fox Hattie Gardner Charles Henry Kurd Catherine Kerrigan Stillman Fallen Lothrop Ann Miley Sarah Melcher Joseph A Morse Gustavus H Roth Catherine F Reed Joanna Regan Charles Rea Caroline Tuck Hattie Whitmyre with funeral details for Arlington Street Church on Wednesday at 4 30 pm.

Daniel Carey Par Michael Doyle Early Boston Highlands Ann Patrick Early Furlong Woburn John R. Furlong Fox Helen M. Fox Gardner Hattie Gardner Hurd Concord Mass Charles Henry Kurd Kerrigan Catherine Kerrigan Lothrop East Lexington Stillman Fallen Lothrop Miley Ann Miley Melcher Berlin Sarah Charles Boston Morse Joseph A. Morse Roth Adelms Washington Street Gustavus H. Roth Reed Catherine F. Reed Thomas Barry Immaculate Conception Regan South Boston Joanna Regan Rea Charlestown Charles Rea Tuck Caroline Tuck Henry Tuck Barnstable Arlington Street M. Whitmyre Chelsea Hattie F Christian F Louisa Whitmyre

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