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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1890

Page

2

Silver as a Money Metal Features in House Debate

Congressman Walker of Worcester dominated the House discussion on silver, arguing the pending bill is political and tied to party power. He claimed stable currency benefits laborers, contrasted with the 1860s–70s speculative period, and faced interruptions from silver supporters amid a lively floor exchange.

Washington Walker Worcester House Congress

Silver coinage debate resumes in House with speakers clash

June 6 in Washington the silver question dominates the House as supporters and opponents argue for free coinage and a caucus bill. Critics warn of Wall Street influence and fear monetary instability while proponents claim return to silver or mixed coinage would relieve farmers and restore prosperity. The debate ends with adjournment until tomorrow.

Washincton House Lind Minnesota Walker Massachusetts Teller Diana Payson Illinois Heard Missouri Blount Georgia Treasury Bland Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures Wall Street Secretary of the Treasury Congress Kerr Iowa Townsend Colorado J. Skinner North Carolina Mr. Dorsey Nebraska Republican Party

Senate Debates Tariff and Silver Bill Amid Pension Action

In Washington on June 6 the Senate considered a petition from Housatonic Valley tobacco growers demanding a duty of not less than $2 per pound on imported wrappers. Debates on the silver bill continued as Mr. Plumb urged expansion of the currency base. Mr. Blair introduced a service and dependent pension bill offering monthly pensions from $6 to $12, with minor children at $4, and adjourned after executive session.

Washington Platt Senate Housatonic Valley Conn Finance Committee Messrs Davis Sawyer Blodgett Plumb United States Parrow Foundation Hiscock Lowa Sherman New York Iscock Blair

Walter Allen Calls Civil Service Reform a Vital Duty

The letter from Walter Allen formerly of the Boston Advertiser endorses Newton Civil Service Reform Association efforts. He argues parties fail to uphold principles, urges six directors if they boost activity, and condemns corruption in elections and patronage schemes.

Walter Allen Boston Advertiser Newton Civil Service Reform Association New Haven Conn Clarkson Boston Massachusetts Quay Dudley W. H. Barnum Gorman York Square New Haven, Conn

Governor Brackett Visits Camp Parade at Framingham

Governor Brackett rode into the First Brigade camp at Framingham and reviewed troops before a crowd of about 6000 despite rain. The day featured an ambulance drill, a full review march, and receptions at regimental headquarters. The brigade strength totaled 2300, with camp to break tomorrow at noon.

South Framingham Brackett Leutenant Haile Russell Josiah Pickett Worcester Strachan Ninth Regiment Hall Bliss George §. Merrill Porter Quincy Fisher Waltham Dyer Adams Chadwick Mitchell Buffington Wellington Currier Dalton Bridges Signal Corps

Biddeford Citizenship Case Dismissed in York County Court

In Biddeford Me on June 6 Judge Whitehouse dismissed William Dean's petition for naturalization. The York county Supreme Court held the Biddeford Municipal Court lacks authority to admit aliens and has no jurisdiction over naturalization applications.

Autrep Supreme Court For York County Whitehouse William Dean City of Biddeford United States William Choate Beverly Essex Cambridge Middlesex Boston Post Boston Ggkorge M. Brooks, Esquire H. Folsom Asst James F. O’donnell Lowell Witheas George M. Brooks Esquire Ss. H. Folsom Asst. Register Dumonwealth Massacheusetts Suffolk Sarah Anderson Charles Steere Joan W. McKim Elijah George Massachu Atsetts Frank J&. Burbidge Tryphenae Burbidge Joan W. McKim, Esquire Lucy M. Shannon Aurea Hoston

Receivership Highlights in Railroad and Naval Orders

Justice Miller rules in favor of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad receiver against a Texas court appointee. Montreal decision shifts line recovery from Canadian Pacific to the Montreal Portland & Boston road. Burlington agent Kenyon named general freight and passenger head in St Paul. Army and naval orders list assignments, leaves, and duties nationwide. Commissioner Grant files local police charges. and Brazil's Brazilian Lloyds forms with major subsidies.

Washington Miller Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company United States Circuit Court Texas United States Circuit Kansas Missouri, Kansas Giles Montreal Montreal, Portland & Boston Railway Canadian Pacific Railway Southeastern Railway Company Southeastern Str. Paul, Minn Perkins W. J. Kenyon Burlington & Northern St. Paul William Hawkiis Chicago

Medical cures and remedies advertised in 19th century text

An advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures blood taints skin diseases pimples and eruptions with a guaranty of benefit or money refund. It also touts Dr Sage's Remedy for chronic nasal catarrh priced at 60 cents and available from druggists.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

The Haverhill Strike at J. H. Winchell & Co

In Haverhill on June 6, about 300 workers left work in a surprise strike at J. H. Winchell & Co. The pay dispute centers on a miscommunication over weekly wages and a push to adopt an international union card system. Neither side shows eagerness to return soon, and some fear limited labor this summer while management argues stock prices hinder profits.

Haverhill J. H. Winchell & Co Whitcomb Winchell

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