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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1891

Page

5

Woes of Wool Growers on Felt for Shoes Duty Free

Senator Warren of Wyoming argues Ohio wool growers suffer from tariff impacts not the McKinley tariff. He compares territorial wools to Ohio and Michigan, noting higher demand and superior quality due to flocks improved by grading. He cites broad monetary stringency and a years long low mood in markets.

Washington the Post Warren Wyoming Ohio Michigan Territorial

Free duty for felt used in shoe making upheld

The Treasury will not appeal Judge Nelson's ruling that felt used in shoe manufacture may enter free of duty under the old tariff for felt for sheathing vessels. The felt, smir ted by Nichols and Farnsworth of Boston and identical to that used for vessels, was deemed dutiable by Collector Beard if used otherwise. The Board of General Appraisers and District Court upheld no duty, and Attorney General Miller advised no appeal to the Supreme Court.

Treasury Department Nelson Messrs Nichols & Farnsworth Oston Beard Board of General Appraisers District Court Supreme Court Miller Department

Reopen pension case for William H. Croup’s mother

Assistant Secretary Hussey asks the Commissioner of Pensions to reopen the 1864 Andersonville death claim on merit. The soldier from Plymouth NC deserted after fishing trip away from camp, yet his surrender by Union command led to his capture and death in captivity.

Hussey Interior Department Commissioner of Pensions William H. Croup Andersonville Pension Office Plymouth N. C Croup Fort Williams Hoke Department

The New Two Per Cent Bonds

First lots of 414 per cent bonds totaling 1.5 million were mailed. Old bonds are reissued with new numbers and seal, continuing interest at 2 percent from Sept 2, 1891, per circular 99. Post offices numbered 64,391 as of June 30, 1891, up 2,000. Acting Secretary Wharton notes pork duty bill not yet reached by Senate. Treasury delays action on detained Russian Jews case. Canadian residence cited in deportation case. Chinaman to remain pending fuller inquiry.

Fulton National Bank of Lancaster Penn Aew Wharton Department of State Whitelaw Reid Paris Senate Treasury Department New York Boston Owen Canada Secretary of the Treasury China Port Huron Mich United States

New Church Erected and Dedicated Here

A newly erected church built by citizens and summer residents was dedicated yesterday afternoon. The Rev. W. F. Mallalieu D D bishop of New Orleans and other clergymen officiated at the ceremony in the pleasant edifice known as Monument Beacon.

Monument Beacon W. F. Mallalieu D.D New Orleans

Mutiny in the Coldstream Guards at Wellington Barracks

London reports a mutiny in the Coldstream Guards second battalion based at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace. After dutiful involvement during the German emperor’s visit, privates refused parade, argued with officers, and endured confinement orders. Hardinge aided calm, while War Office blamed unreasoning compliance amid rising tensions in the Foot Guards.

London Coldstream Guards A. E. Hardinge K.C.B Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk Buckingham Palace William Germany Grenadier Guards Scots Fusiliers Foot Guards Chelsea Barracks St. George’s Barracks Grambling Sulien Bermuda Coldstreams Grenadiers St. James's Park Hardinge War Office

Relief aid vote in Commons boosts Irish welfare works

London July 22. In Committee of Supply the House of Commons approved 300000 for relief of Ireland's suffering poor. Mr Balfour outlined permanent welfare works across Ireland, acknowledging duty amid vast distances. MPs Healy Webb praised efforts but lamented ongoing grants and misgovernment. Balfour supported an agricultural department to aid youth in congested districts.

London House of Commons Committee of Supply Ireland Balfour Timothy Healy North Longford Donegal Alfred Webb Waterford Mr. Webb Webb J. Balfour

Turmoil in Southern China Sparks Revolt Fears

Reports from Victoria BC via Empress of India say southern China is in turmoil as bands of plunderers terrorize the region and law and order collapse. Formosa Governor-General Le Wing Cuen is gravely ill, with his death likely to trigger wider uprisings. Shanghai remains tense after recent riots and fears of attacks on foreigners grow.

Victoria B.C Empress of India China le Wing Cuen Formosa Shanghai

Uruguay Decree Declares Three Day Public Holiday

The Uruguayan government decreed a three day public holiday and some banks resisted until police enforcement. The Montevideo branch of the English Bank of the River Plate declared itself solvent after a recent liquidation. In Buenos Ayres the French Bank of the River Plate has resumed operations.

Montevideo Uruguay Buenos Ayres

A Fashionable London Wedding in Holy Trinity Church

The marriage of Miss Ethel Forbes-Leith daughter of A J Forbes-Leith of New York to Captain Charles Rood of the First Royal Dragoons and aide to the Duke of Connaught occurred this afternoon at Holy Trinity Church Burn. A large crowd of fashionable guests attended including the Duke and Duchess of Connaught the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise with the United States Minister the Hon Robert T Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln.

London Ethel Forbes-Leith A. J. Forbes-Leith New York Charles Rood First Royal) Dragoons Duke of Connaught Holy Trinity Church Duke Duchess of Connaught Marquis of Lorne Louise United States Robert T. Lincoln Neoln

Grain duties in Germany conference on grain duties

Berlin July 22 There was a morning conference in Berlin between Government members and leaders of Germany's grain firms. The meeting followed an urgent government summons and is generally believed to aim at reconsidering reductions in grain duties.

Germany Berlin

Augustus Harris Knighted for Covent Garden Entertainment

London July 22 Augustus Harris manager of the Royal Italian Opera Covent Garden has been knighted for the brilliant entertainment on July 8 at Covent Garden. The event celebrated the visit of the Emperor of Germany to England and was organized under his direction.

Sir” Augustus Harris London Augustus Harris Royal Italian Opera Covent Garden Germany England

Emperor William Reaches Europe’s Northern Cape

Christiania July 22 reports Emperor William of Germany yesterday ascended Cape North the northernmost point of Europe at the tip of Mageroe island. The ascent marks a notable royal voyage near the Norwegian coast.

Kaiser Christiania Emperor William of Germany Cape North Europe Mageroe Norway

France and the Pair in Her Exhibits in Chicago

Paris reports French chambers of commerce oppose the McKinley tariff hindering Chicago exhibition participation. Algiers, Reims, Roubaix, St Etienne, Bordeaux, and Marseilles chambers condemn tariffs as trade barriers and encourage or hesitate on exhibiting in Chicago, with hopes for a friendlier stance from the American side.

Paris Associated Press Chambers of Commerce France Chicago Chamber of Commerce of Algiers United States Chamber of Commerce Reims Minister of Commerce American Republic Roubaix St. Etienne Bordeaux Marseilles

Providence Steamship Company expands capital and orders new steamers

Providence and Stonington Steamship Company stockholders approve a $500,000 capital increase to $2.5 million. Shares at $150 each remain available after current holders choose. New single propeller vessels by Harlan Hollingsworth of Wilmington will measure 310 feet overall, 44 feet beam, with steel hull and 60,000 to 68,000 psi tensile strength. They target 18 mph with 600 tons freight and 300 passengers, electric lighting, advanced fire safety, freight-optimized decks, and 100 staterooms on the saloon deck.

Providence R. IL Sorciran Providence & Stonington Steamship Company Harlan Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del

Erratic Senator Chandler on Railroad Taxation

Concord New Hampshire July 22 Senator Chandler a leader in the Evening Monitor argues railroads corrupt state government via free passes and money. He cites Concord and Boston and Maine tax figures, claims higher assessments would nearly triple revenue, and says the people lose about 302 thousand dollars yearly due to railroad influence.

Concord N. H Chandler Evening Monitor Board of Equalization Boston & Maine

Ex-Congressman Guenther Visits Curiaco on Trade Note

Ex Congressmen Rich ard Guenther now Consul General to Mexico arrived in Curiaco en route to Oshkosh. He said the United States leads Mexico trade, noting importations from the U S to Mexico exceed six million dollars more than imports from all other countries combined.

Curiaco Richard Guenther United States Mexico Oshkosh Wis

Swindling Extraordinary Opens in Seine Tribunal

Paris July 22 An extraordinary trial begins at the Seine Tribunal over a {'65 persons' } group including cab owners cabmen police and insurance inspectors accused of conspiring to defraud insurers by fake cab accident reports. Police officers prepared reports cabmen signed them and inspectors certified damages with the proceeds split by the gang led by Veler a job master.

Paris Seine Veler

Steger Hosts Hungarian Menu Dinner for Boston Press Club

Mr Julius Steger of New York a representative of the Hungarian Government acted as host at Youngs Hotel for about thirty five guests from the Boston Press Club and state leaders. The evening featured elaborate royal Hungarian dishes and witty performances by Daniel S Knowlton with guests toasts and letters of regret from officials.

Julius Steger New York Mein Young’s Hotel Boston Press Club Mr. Steger John W. Corcoran J. W. Coveney L. L. Morgan the Post E. H. Clement The Transcript Herbert Underwood Advertiser Curtis Guild, Jr Commercial Bulletin M. P. Curran Republic United States Wyman Harry Chamberlain Journal Richardson Newa D. 8. Knowlton the Times J. Mitchell Galvin City of Boston Ed Stearns Herald Mr. Stegeris Nicolaus Fsterhaszy Hungary Daniel Sam Mosely Jere” Coveney Steger Marc Antony Ansar Curtis Guild Russell Barrett Beard Matthews James Jeffrey Rocue

Landlord's Lesson in Municipal Court Case

Judge Forsythe condemned the assault claim as a case of landlord pressure. Complainant Mrs. Sabina Anderson, tenant at No 1 Crescent Place, said John Baninger led a trio to force entry, struck her with shears, and she feared for her sick child. Baninger was found guilty and fined $15.

Forsythe Sabina Anderson No. 1 Crescent Place Anderson John Baninger Rosa Gordon Edix D. Swift Ballinger Esaninger

Under a Bell of Bright Flowers Two Young Newton People Are Married

In Newtonville on July 22, Miss Lucy Arnold Shaw daughter of Mrs Kingsbury and Mr Joshua Baker Jr son of Joshua Baker ship chandler Boston were married beneath a floral bell with Rev A B Vorse officiating. The Cecilia Orchestra provided music and a long collation followed the ceremony. The couple plan to live on Sargeant Street Newton after a wedding trip. Ada Dean Atwood and Arthur Haskell Goodwin were married at West Somerville, the ceremony led by Rev W S Alexander in the Walton home with no bridesmaids or best man. The bride wore white silk with pearl trimming and sweet peas, and they will reside in Minneapolis after a two-week honeymoon.

Newton H. D. Kingsbury Otis Street Newtonville Lucy Arnold Shaw A. B. Vorse Wellesley Hills Cecilia Orchestra Charles Richardson Boston Robert Harwood Harry Brackett Sargeant Street Goodwin—Walton Milton L. Walton Russell Street West Somerville Ada Dean Atwood Arthur Haskell Goodwin Minneapolis W.S. Alexander Clarence Lawrence Charles A. Hardy Frank Huntress Harry G. Drake Mrs. Goodwin

Senators Enjoy Summer Tariff Session at Narragansett

The Sub-Committee of the Senate Tariff Committee, including Aldrich Allison Carlisle Harris and Jones, is in Narragansett for a ten day summer session of tariff revision. Western visitors mingle with expected summer patrons as the party relaxes at Sherry's cottage.

Narragansett Senate Tariff Committee Aldrich Allison Carlisle Harris Tennessee Jones Nevada Sherry Lastern

Missionary Widow of Hawaiians Dies in San Francisco

Mrs Clarissa C Armstrong mother of General Armstrong of the Hampton Institute died in San Francisco on Monday. She spent fifty years as a resident missionary in the Hawaiian Islands and earlier in the Marquesas Islands witnessing cannibalism. Five children survive her and she was among the few survivors who first introduced Christianity there.

Clarissa C. Armstrong C. Armstrong Hampton, Va. Institute San Francisco Richard Armstrong Marquesas Islands Hawaiian Islands Boston Honolulu Charles H. Dunham Winchester Coventry Conn Dale & Son Yankee Nation Kilby Street Hovey Shge Findings Milk Street High Street Dunham William Parkman Lodge A. F A. M Knights of Honor of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Keston Winchester Historical and Genealogical Society County Democracy Young Men’s Democratic Club University Club Edward S. Smith Pittsfield New York Smith Jerome van Crowninshield Smith Harvard Bowdoin Street Aaron H. Cornish Plymouth Mass Massachusetts Phillips Academy Andover Robert Reece H. B. Farnie London John Hollingshead J. Warren Symonds Salem Baldwin Dahl

Howe Heffernan Salem wedding at Church of the Immaculate Conception

John J. Howe jail turnkey and Miss Margaret T daughter of John Heffernan of Salem were married in Salem at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Nuptial mass by Rev D J Herlihey aided by Rev P J Halley. Best man W P Heffernan, bride's maid Ellen T Heffernan, ushers Michael Hefferman and John Ellis. Reception at Hefferman residence on St Peter street.

Salem John J. Howe Margaret T John Heffernan

Salem Brieflets: Sentences and Stolen Team Reports

In District Court James Henry receives four months in the House of Correction for drunkenness. Austin Whipple notes a team stolen from his Hamilton area stable. Insolvency Court: Stephen R. Kearney files voluntary petition. Adams & Spitz sue A R Milne & Co. W B Kezar sued by J W & J Hansen. An attachment for divorce worth $15,000 set against Peter M Sanborn. Guatemala lacks funds reports Salvador cable payment shortfall.

Salem James Henry House of Correction Austin Whipple Hamilton Stephen R. Kearney Lynn A R

Obituary notices for Dunham Hall Russell Whitten Smith and Wild

Obituary notices dated the 21st and 20th mention George G. Drew Dunham Charles A Dunham William Hooker Hall Frank Lin Russell Charles Whitten and Samuel S Wild. Funeral details state from residences at No 3 Myrtle Street South Coventry Conn Brookline Dorchester Chatham N Y Providence R I with ages 63 to 75 and burial plans and request to omit flowers.

Drew George G. Drew Dunham Winchester Charles A Dunham Myrtle Street South Coventry Conn Brookline William Hooker Hall Russell Dorchester Franklin Russell Ashburnham Whitten Charles Whitten Smith Chatham N. Y Edward Sutton Smith Boston New York Herald Wild Providence R. L Samuel S. Wild

Young physician to oversee mild or nervous patients

A young physician experienced with insanity will take charge of mild or nervous patients, whether traveling or resident, at this office identified as B. W. E.

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