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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1891

Page

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International tariff and silver coinage policy debate

Widespread discussion of an international agreement to resume silver coinage as President Harrison weighs proposals. Private European outreach and Treasury plans aim to gauge finance opinion, while Civil Service reforms spark use of two women as examiners, provoking debate over gender and merit in appointments.

Wasa Hincron Harrison Congress S. Dana Horton England Horton Blaine Treasury Foster New York Europe Treasury Department Edward Atkinson

Ohio Wool Tariff Debate Draws in Farmers and Alliances

Judge Stillwell a Holmes County Democrat outlines shifting Ohio sentiment on McKinley wool tariffs. He notes farmers now see higher domestic wool prices offset by higher foreign wool costs, aided by Farmers’ Alliance education. A Knox county farmer questions McKinley, predicting Republican defections and potential Alliance influence in Ohio.

McKinley Ohio Stillwell Democratic State Committee Holmes County MacKinley Farmers’ Alliance Alliance Knox County Columbus Delano Campbell

Unratified Congo treaty doubt over ratification fate

July first came and went without Senate ratification of the Congo treaty aimed at suppressing the slave trade and sale of liquor and firearms. France and Portugal dispute extensions, risking lapse. any renewal hinges on unanimous consent, with France’s stance complicating wider enforcement and potential slaving vessels reflagging to evade patrols.

United States Congo Senate Congress State Department France Portugal

Women as Examiners. A New Sensation Grows

A note suggests a growing interest in women serving as examiners. The brief mentions potential impact on a region or field, hinting at shifting norms and wider acceptance across professional circles. The text emphasizes curiosity about outcomes and public reception.

Odern Circulors Charles F. Folger

Wanamaker backs test house letter box design

A royal commission under the Postmaster General submits a report on house letter boxes. Mr Wanamaker orders the favored metal design shown in exhibitions. The box allows bottom mail entry and accommodates packages and newspapers with a device indicating mail presence. It could serve for delivery and for possible house to house collection.

Wanamaker

Bonds by Foster Policy Boost Treasury Interest

Secretary Foster’s policy to continue 44 percent bonds at 2 percent draws many offers, with no redemptions except a misdirected $300 lot. Comptroller Lacy notes a $150,000 4 percent purchase in New York at a 1 percent premium, aimed at expanding national bank circulation. The trend suggests higher bank holdings and circulation after September.

Foster Treasury Lacey New York Lacy

Notable Deaths Read Across Boston Area

Captain John N. Coffin of Watertown, born March 11 1825 in Portsmouth New Hampshire, died yesterday after a long career including service as lieutenant in the Eighth Massachusetts Battery and commander of the Somerville Light Infantry during the 100 days' campaign. Samuel Osborn of Clyde Steel in Sheffield England died after a long illness, he was mayor of Sheffield. Daniel N. McMullin longtime Boston Herald compositor and former Post assistant foreman died yesterday in Boston. he led many Typographical Union roles including president. Steven W Balcom died in Cambridge at 91. former general manager of Assabet Mills and Nashua native survived by three daughters.

John N. Coffin Watertown Portsmouth N. H Edward Coffin California Somerville Massachusetts Battery Somerville Light Infantry Isaac B. Patten G. A. R. Samuel Osborn Clyde Steel and Iron Works Sheffield Eng Globe Daniel N. McMullin Boston Herald Rutland Street Boston Typographical Union Steven W. Balcom Cambridge A. C. Webber Balcom Assabet Mills Nashua N.H

Fall River Mill Stocks Show Dividend Cuts In Quarter

In Fall River July 10, dull stock week despite Monday quarterly returns. Laurel Lake and Narragansett Mills cut dividends for this quarter, with expectations other mills to follow. Hoffords list shows par cotton stock bids and asks for Globe Yarn Mills Richard Borden Mfg Co Union Cotton Mfg Co.

Fall River Laurel Lake Narragansett G. M. Hoffords & Co Globe Yarn Mills Richard Borden Mfg Co Core Union Cotton Mfg Co Aente

HAPPENINGS IN DEDHAM AND LOCAL NOTES

Philander Young and his son Frank B. Young depart on a six month trip to South America. Ashcroft Lawn Tennis Club names officers with Charles H J Kimball as president and Charles A Cline as vice president and treasurer. Miss Edith H Wilder serves as secretary and tennis committee includes Miss F Adella Turner Elmer E Clapp and Charles A Cline. A Little Wanderer's Home concert led by Rev W A Cooper and children is set for East Dedham Baptist Church. The Massachusetts Universalist Convention will convene at Norwood September 22 to 24 with Mrs B F Colburn as arrangements chair and Rev J H Nickerson leading the reception.

Dedham Philander Young Dedham Standard Frank B. Young South America Ashcroft Lawn Tennis Club Charles H. J. Kimball Charles A. Cline Edith H. Wilder C. A. Cline F. Adella Turner Norwood Universalist Church

Salem youths linked to Marblehead break in claim

Salem July 10 special to the Post reports Philip Hoenig and Benjamin Melzard arrested on suspicion of breaking and entering. They claimed to have broken into a house near Worcester but were found to be wanted in Marblehead. State officers sent them to Worcester to verify the tale. The Read fund picnic at the Willows drew about 2000 children with rides, lunch, and flying horses. Some children were disappointed to miss tickets.

Salem Salem Philip Hoenig Benjamin Melzard Salem Worcester Marblehead The Willows

Young highwayman McEvoy sentenced to 15 years

John McEvoy, a bold youth, was sentenced today in New York to fifteen years in State's Prison for robbing Mrs. Lowenstein on Eighth Avenue March 25. He attempted an escape en route to the prison but remained shackled and did not break free.

New York John McEvoy Lowenstein Eighth Avenue

New Boston Route Details From Long Island Rail line

Austin Corbin announces the Long Island & Eastern States Line to Boston using Flatbush and Long Island City to Oyster Bay and Wilson's Point with through sleeping cars. The route, via Housatonic tracks, will run two daily trains and aims to connect Brooklyn and New England with reduced travel time, not tied to a Brooklyn Staten Island tunnel plan.

New York Sprcran Long Island & Eastern States Boston Long Island Railroad Austin Corbin Long Island Railroad Company New York & New England Railroad Company Housatonic Railroad Company Housatonic Terminal Company Long Island & Eeastern Flatbush Brooklyn Long Island City Oyster Bay Wilson’s Point Conn Grand Central New Haven & Hartford Corbin Long Island City Grand Central Station Flatbush Station New England Road New York City New England New York & Northern Railroad Hempstead Valley Stream Hollyville Long Beach Rockaway Manhattan Beach Watson’s Point Sound Staten Island Baltimore & Ohio Philadelphia & Reading

The Party On Ned Stokes's Yacht

Ned Stokes's yacht Fra Diavolo landed Governor Hill and New York party including Judge Parker and State Comptroller Wemple at Oak Bluffs on July 10. They traveled to Nantucket later and planned to sail to Newport after joining the Fra Diavolo. Edgartown anchored craft Harbinger Quickstep and Thetis nearby.

Ned Stokes Fra Diavolo Governor Hill New York Judge Parker Court of Appeals Wemple Nantucket Newport Oak Bluffs Club Edgartown Harbinger Thetis

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