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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1890
Page
6
Washington reports Hoar backs farming policy in Massachusetts and a string of measures including the Original Package bill and pensions for generals widows. Senate action shows passage of an American register for the steamer Italia and discussions of repair costs, West Indies wrecks, and related appropriations.
The Farmers Alliance of South Carolina proposes eight questions for congressional candidates as a test of independence from party caucus. They seek abolition of national banks, legal tender Treasury notes, anti futures laws, free silver coinage, prohibition of alien land ownership, limited national revenues, fractional currency for mail exchange, and public ownership of communication and transportation, plus support for the sub treasury plan.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes a favorable grape crop outlook for California with a projected 18 to 20 million gallons of wine for 1890, lifting spirits despite earlier vintages. Reports from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Clara, Fresno, and other counties suggest broad potential, though phylloxera in spots and weather risk temper forecasts. meanwhile Boston markets show easier money rates, strong clearing house activity, and mixed stock and commodity signals across major exchanges.
In Washington July 27 the Senate approved a resolution to obtain all State Department correspondence on French restrictions from 1581. It also considers a Mitchell concurrent resolution promoting tariff free access for US goods in South and Central American ports, while excluding wool and hides. Moran led discussion on the tariff bill with remarks on protection, race, and labor. Colquitt attacked the bill as a tool of plunder, while Hoar defended Massachusetts agriculture aided by tariffs and railroad expansion. The tariff bill stalled to Monday with House amendments referred to a conference. Senate pension bills grant widows of Generals Cook Tremont and McVigan $2000 annually.
National League games show Chicago four heads and Brooklyn ten in one, Cleveland six over Philadelphia, Cincinnati six to New York one. Players’ League results include Chicago twelve over Philadelphia, Cleveland six over New York one, second Cleveland eight over New York seven, Buffalo thirteen over Brooklyn, and American Association matchups Philadelphia Athletics seven over Louisvilles one, Rochester six over Loledos two, Syracuse three over Columbus zero. Atlantic Association games list Baltimore eleven over Washington and Harrisburg’s win zero at Harrisburg Wilmingtons one.
Washington July 27 Mr McKinley of Ohio from the committee on rules reported a concise update on the committee’s actions and proposed measures. The brief note highlights procedural steps and anticipated consequences for pending legislation.
In a surprising flourish the Two Gumberts shine as the league nine falters overall yet the players claim a win. The piece highlights standout performances by the duo amid a tough team setback.
In Boston yesterday the Pittsburgs overcame a 2-0 deficit in the ninth, with Visner, Carroll, and Beckley driving runs after a misthrow. Dan Brouthers followed with a double as Stovey and Madden scored, giving Pittsburgs a 3-2 victory. Gumbert and Murphy faced off against Boston’s lineup.
The Supreme Judicial Court assigns equity cases for Tuesday July 20 including Globe Ising and Co versus Russia Cement Co Miller versus Lewis Apbley versus Alley and a petition for dissolution by the Mass Rebate Association.
Probate Court Suffolk County returns hearing Monday July 28 for numerous guardianships and accounts. Names include Anne V Abraham Carrie L Brewer George Ss Lalineh Jeremish Conti Oliver Ditson Rose Kriedenthal Mary J Harty Landera Va Landers Henry Lord Jon a Lynn Martin J Maloney Elizabeth M aichuskill George HK Minot Elizabeth S Morton Margarets Mulesinock Sophia J Stoughton William Cheate John Db Mulchinock George Kt Nye S Vackuian lexter George C Degula Michael Crimen William Hodson Patrick Keagan Edward A Williams Addison W Kenny Patrick Conelly Joseph Greeley Matilda M Spark John Tillson Mary J Lirrell and others listed in insolvency and administration entries.
A long chain of personal names and marriages appears in a scrambled OCR fragment listing numerous individuals and spouses from cities like New York Philadelphia Chicago London Montgomery and more. The text resembles a social directory or notice section with many pairs of names and places.
Secretary Noble informs the Senate that Union Pacific has guaranteed bonds and interest for several feeders including Oregon Railway & Navigation and Denver & South Park. The move, aimed at boosting main line earnings, follows a fixed policy approved after government investigations. No statutory violations or threats to U.S. creditor interests are found.
A New England committee led by Rt Rev Lisbon Whitaker concluded a probe into Rev Daniel of St Chrysostoms Pro Episcopal Church. They recommend his trial on charges of misappropriation of church funds and breach of ordination vows, alleging about $16 000 diverted for personal use. Trial set for October after the September return. church finances and contributions disclosed.
The Kansas City Bridge and Terminal Railway offers bonds of 1.5 million dollars with a 30 percent stock bonus, withdrawn after August 10 except for orders placed before. Six hundred thousand dollars of the issue already placed, with bonds issued by Central Trust Company of New York as cash is expended for construction. The Belt Line will connect with 24 rail lines at Kansas City, the only line with such connection. Until August 10, bonds offered at par. Circular Package No. 10 provides full description, maps, illustrations on request.
New York financial news shows money on call easy with no loans or bids. Sugar stock fell about 10% intraday before partial recovery, while Citizens' Gas rose gently and New England shares touched weekly lows. Overall market remained dull with minor price movements and a light trading session totaling 43,800 shares.
Eastern Electric Cable Company leads with 61 percent preference. Gethins Electrical Mfg. Company and Union Electric Car Company show notable activity. Thomson-Houston Company and other listed firms appear in the market snapshot.
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