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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1890
Page
2
Government analysis shows that delayed river and harbor appropriations and unspent funds from prior years reduce the current deficit. If no new river bill passes, expenditures may drop by 10 million, cutting the deficit by another 16 million. Surplus for the year exceeded prior estimates by 12 million despite bond purchases.
Colorado Springs reports a kidnapping of merchant BK F Spinney by a Texan named Harris who seized Spinney over a $2000 cattle debt. Spinney’s brother-in-law Harrington searched the mountains for the ransom and vanished. Harris threatened to kill Spinney if the money was not paid within ten days.
Oswego New York July 20. Secretary Blaine wins strong Republican backing in Oswego County over the McKinley tariff bill. Local leaders like George A. Glynn and John J. Parsons condemn the bill for harming malting and Lake Ontario trade, urging Blaine’s tariff stance as protective for Oswego commerce.
The Rhode Island potato crop is the best this year with vast quality. Most shipments head to Boston markets via agents in Newport and Portsmouth. From July 6 to Saturday total figures show thousands of barrels moved, including a Friday peak of twenty nine carloads.
A Cape May Point dispatch reports the President rose early and walked the boardwalk before breakfast. He attended divine service at Beadle Memorial Church with Mrs. McKee Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick and was joined at the door by Wanamaker and Dolan. They then walked back to the cottage and later strolled along the beach with Mrs. Dimmick. He plans to depart Tuesday morning at nine o'clock.
The Western Union building in New York suffered a major fire causing wide disruption to the telegraph network. Officials estimate repair costs between 100000 and 200000 dollars while connections to major points remain active. Reports describe the fire's impact on presses and printing devices, with personnel sharing dramatic but nongraphic anecdotes of the event and its aftermath.
In Washington news circles the White House ladies' real estate deals draw attention as President claims no knowledge prior to headlines. Senators push a rail right of way through government land near Little Falls Maryland with War Department notes suggesting sale of reservoir land south of the conduit road to boost value.
The Sunday paper train had a narrow escape near Haversury July 20 when a truck journal broke just before the station. The track tore up and a wheel broke. the engine left the track but no loss of life or property occurred as the train ran at normal speed.
In Washington July 20 the Senate stayed past 9 pm to finish the sundry civil appropriation bill with ten more days needed for other appropriations. Republicans foresee five to six weeks for tariff talk and adjournment afterward. The only path to passage of the force bill before autumn elections is to shelve the tariff bill and use partisan tactics to force a vote. Conservative Republican sentiment weakens the radical bloc’s chances of passing the measure.
In the Senate the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill advances with amendments. A $400,000 line for artificial limbs gains a direct-pay clause to soldiers. An added $26,000 funds Togus Maine hospital expansion. Managers of the National Home named Morrill, Pearson, Gunckel, Franklin, Hyde, Black, and Yoder. An $4,000 aid item for the Industrial Christian Home Society in Utah is approved after debate.
In Washington July 20 Mr McRae of Arkansas introduced a joint resolution directing the Interior Secretary to halt patent issues for lands to the Union Pacific railway until the United States debt from the company is settled. The House then resumed the original package bill with a debate featuring several members.
A Atlantic travel sketch notes Newfoundland’s desolate coast and sparse inland towns. It cites few crossings east to west, limited mining, and a relying on ocean livelihoods. The piece envisions future enterprise transforming St Johns and the region.
A letter to the editor argues electric streetcars should have warning bells like horse cars. The writer notes noiseless travel risks to foot passengers and shares several narrow escapes as examples.
The column reviews Edwin Lassetter Bynner's The Begum's Daughter and Jacob Laisler portrayal, Wagner as theologian by Albert Ross Parsons, Rudall and Engel Great Musicians volumes on Beethoven, and Ely Problems of Today on monopolies and public control.
A survey of works by Mr. Bainton and others, noting how quotations from 176 authors form a patchwork of style influence. It discusses Layman’s World Moves, Herrick’s Living Upon Narrow Means, and Poole’s Fruits and How to Use Them as practical guides shaping modern writing and domestic life.
Dr Bennett F Davenport of Boston tests Royal and Cleveland baking powders for leavening power. In two open market trials, THISPURE outperformed Royal by up to 13.39 percent after three weeks. Cleveland's exceeded Royal by about 10 percent.
Auctioneers list multiple securities and banks for sale on July 23 1890 at 11:30 and 12 m with shares in Steam Gauge Lantern Co Wamsutta Mills Leominster Nat Bank Boston Towboat Co Denver ex St Louis & San Francisco Ry Co and many others. Includes notes on brokers and executors and New England institutions.
A travelling circus near Paris saw two trained monkey duellists fire pistols at five paces after their masters quarreled. Both simulating a duel, they perished from the gunfire as the master arrived to find the two animals dead beside smoking pistols.
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