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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1887
Page
8
The Capital reports resignations flood the chief architect's office in the Treasury Department. H. H. Kendall leads a wave of defections as skilled staff depart for better pay elsewhere, amid political staffing changes and demoralization of the office.
A letter from Mr Aiken's home reports the South Carolina congressman's health as very grave after injuries in 1884 and 1885. Nerves inflamed and a malignant humor add to the suffering, with little hope for recovery. He has not taken the oath in the current House. a resolution to administer it awaits action.
Washington Jan 30 Mr Rice of Massachusetts says the foreign affairs committee will seek to pass a 147000 indemnity bill for Chinese victims of the Rock Creek outrages. Mr Felton of California opposes, arguing reimbursement should come from Territorial authorities, not U S authorities. He predicts the bill will pass, citing its moral effect on a new treaty with China and Mr Bayard.
New York congressman Cox remains gravely ill in Wasuincrox after a slow recovery. Doctors report his strength failing with he can no longer sit up. Mrs Cox expresses anxiety while the physician cautions the situation has not yet become critical.
The jury in the Emmons lunacy case finds Mrs. Emmons sane and capable of managing her affairs. Sir Garnett visited Wormley's after the verdict and discussed a separation agreement with counsel Mr. Kent. She plans to return to her home in St Johns Wood England and distance herself from Mr. Emmons.
Wasu Hindon Jan 30 legislative notes project the railroad attorney bill likely to pass with minimal delay while sundry civil and other appropriation bills vie for attention. Republican caucus work continues outlining the session’s order of business as House schedules likely routine measures, including agricultural and diplomatic appropriation bills and a naval bill.
Pills and the judiciary committee report on the Hawaiian treaty resolution suggests it may be presented at any opportune time, signaling ongoing legislative maneuvering and possible forthcoming action.
The Senate passed a Yellowstone Park bill after Hoar added an appeal provision to Wyoming Territory District Court. It defines park boundaries, places it under U S jurisdiction, withdraws lands from settlement, sets management rules, and details prohibitions and leasing limits. A park commissioner will reside in the park with $1500 salary and jurisdiction over violations.
Thursday was set aside to consider foreign affairs committee reports and a night session planned for Tuesday to consider military affairs reports. The post office appropriation bill was debated in committee of the whole, then reported and passed. The District of Columbia appropriation bill also passed.
T B Wakeman of New York spoke at New Era Hall to a Boston audience supporting coal miners. He argued industrial power rests with monopolists, urged government ownership of mines and railroads, and called for a united labor political strategy to back the New York strike. Resolutions urged government control of coal mines, support for the New York strike, and removal of armed detectives.
Boston merchants and fishery interests debate Edmunds and Belmont retaliation bills. E R De Long of De Long Seaman warns both bills could shut ports to Canada, harming Boston ports and Halifax treaty dynamics. He emphasizes reciprocity history, Canadian imports, and the risk of war if a solution fails.
Osman G Hinmann was arrested on a Somerville warrant for possessing a buggy and two harnesses stolen from Somerville Avenue stables last December. The belongings were found at Teele Hill’s carriage shop where he had work done. He claims the Bos ton items were bought from a youth named Carl, tied to a gang of young horse thieves.
John L. Sullivan undergoes a second fracture to reset his broken arm after Dr. Louis M. Sayre tests that the prior setting was improper. Sullivan endures the procedure, eats lunch, and then the arm is set in a plaster mould. He says he is better overall and plans to box again with Sheedy once the arm heals in about four weeks.
John L. Stoddard delivered the second lecture in the Saturday mati née course at Music Hall. He graphically pictured the political and literary events of Elizabeth I's reign and spoke of her remarkable influence. Next Saturday's talk will be Charles Dickens and His Travels.
The City Missionary Society observed its seventieth anniversary at Berkeley Street Congregational Church. Arthur W. Tufts presided with Rev. William Burnet Wright giving the opening prayer. Dr. J. T. Duryea Dr. George A. Gordon Dr. William Elliot Griffis and Dr. S. E. Herrick delivered addresses. Secretary F. E. Clark read the annual report.
The review critiques the concert’s program listing Mozart Figaro Overture Bach Passacaglia Liszt Tasso and Beethoven Pastoral Symphony. It questions overarrangement and speed, praises Tasso, notes intonation issues in celli, and previews next week’s program with Foote Violin Concerto and Wieniawski Symphony No.1 featuring soloist T Adamowski.
In Salem the labor dispute continues as strikers allege discharge of McKay stitchers for rejecting 40 cent per case wages rather than 50. New hires reportedly receive 40 cents despite showing 50 in checks. The piece also notes remodeling of the custom house at 3500 and plans to consolidate Marblehead and Gloucester districts with Salem. Justice Hammond presides over a busy Salem criminal term with several important cases.
At a Parker House meeting the Beverly Yacht Club voted to replace sailing length with water line classification. North of Cape Cod divisions will be 24, 21 and 17 feet, while south of Cape Cod the regatta committee will fix lines. Separate prizes may be awarded for keel and catboats if two or more start, with length allowance unchanged.
The Rev Phillips Brooks at Faneuil Hall last evening preached on striving toward heaven and the daily work of conscience. He urged that God is near, that responsibility builds character, and forgiveness renews the soul, citing Lincoln and Andrew as examples and stressing personal effort over empty hope.
The record shows multiple in order cases across sessions with parties including Moore, Drennan, Shaw, Newsome, Ballou, Scully, Leham, Wilder, and many others. It cites diverse defendants and plaintiffs such as Boston Marine Insurance Co, B & A R R, Shaw, Newsome, and others, with docket numbers and session heads.
Judge Thomas Russell retires from work due to overwork. Granite cutters discuss opening yards in Boston under a union plan with most joining. North Bennett Street school to offer gymnastics for waifs with J J Johnson as instructor. Health board urges smallpox vaccination. free vaccination office open daily. Horticultural Society hears on women and horticultural education. next topic ornamental climbing plants. City to pay 146008 for Leyland line collision damages. Boston Produce and Fruit Exchange hosts a NY dealers paper on organization. YMCA noonday prayer schedule announced. Home for Destitute Catholic Children reports year expenses 18973.02 and balance 115262. Two thieves steal watches from Grueby jewelry store. Captain J M Upton given gold chain by chamber friends. Lectures at YMCA on art and architecture in Egypt. next on grain of salt. Rev H Price Collier preaches at YMCA. Steinert Hall to host chamber concerts Feb. middle. NEHG Society meets with Peabody presenting on Dr Manasseh Cutler. Captain J Putnam Bradlee critically ill. Swedish Song Quartet performs at Park Theatre. John Mountford killed at West Falmouth mill.
A Boston Unitarian youth meeting at the Church of the Disciples ends a week of Union Delegate Young People's Meetings. Speakers Dr. James Freeman Clarke's ally Brooke Herford and Mrs. Emily A. Fifield discuss faith, outreach, and personal persuasion to spread Unitarianism.
Washington January 30. For 24 hours beginning 7 a m Saturday January 31 New England and eastern New York face colder westerly winds and fall weather. The chief signal officer reports a hoist cold wave as temperatures are expected to drop 20 to 30 degrees by 7 a m Tuesday.
Observations compiled for yesterday up to 10 p m show simultaneous readings from all stations. The meteorological record summarizes temperatures, humidity, pressure and wind patterns recorded at the same moment across locations.
At the English high school reunion next Friday evening five minute remarks on school day experiences will be given by graduates William Parkman Curtis Guild Dr John Worcester Godfre Morse T J Dacey Walter Humphreys and others. The Commonwealth will be represented by Lieutenant Governor Brackett and Colonels Weil Newmaug and Sherwin with additional guests General Walker Charles Flint Dr J W Dickerman and Edwin Seaver. Supper will be served in the gymnasium and dancing in the hall from 9 to 12.
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