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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1891
Page
5
The article outlines makeshift measures used to cover pension shortfalls amid draft-induced strains on state funding. Officials detail budget shifts, delayed payments, and reliance on reserves to sustain pension obligations as reform debates continue.
The article reports a rising national debt with large checks drawn on banks without sufficient funds. It analyzes potential presidential strategies to address two Haiti related issues and stabilize credit and financial policy.
A Washington despatch reports the National Treasury in a dire state from congressional extravagance. Pension drafts for June 4 require 26 million dollars, with 14.5 million drawn since month end. banks may supply 3 million to cover the gap. Government balances have fallen from 39 million to 30 million, debt statements show net increases, and only strict economy by Congress can avert new taxes.
The article argues that President Harrison might retaliate against Haiti by closing the Port au Prince legation and recalling the minister and secretary, potentially replacing Frederick Douglass and pressuring Hyppolite to renegotiate. It suggests this could hasten a settlement and remove a hindrance to Mole Neotiations, with Blair named as a possible successor.
The Secretary of Agriculture issued new rules for transporting cattle from the United States to foreign ports. A certificate of register from the secretary, following veterinary inspection, is required. Separate deck spaces and pen sizes are defined, with ventilation and space specifications for upper under decks and steerage, plus limits on deck loads and access rules for lower decks.
The document specifies a three inch air space under the engine room covered by one and one half inch lumber, keep hatches clear, limit deck feed to two days, require four hogsheads of fresh water per 100 cattle, and demand a cattle man for each twenty five head. It also provides full directions for pen construction and humane precautions.
The Boston Post Office needs prompt attention. Albert H. Scott and Major Pollock will travel to Boston to inspect clerical and carrier distribution and consider an increased force. Postmaster Hart pushes for more staff and may seek a commission review of the needs.
The President and family, after the Mrs. McKee Europe farewell, consider Cape May Point as their summer residence. Mrs. Harrison aims to depart between the 15th and 20th. Mrs. Dimmick likely spends the season there. if Mrs. McKee returns by late August, the family may join at the cottage before a mountain trip.
Mrs Harrison and Major Ernst oversee a $24,000 tranche of a $35,000 White House repair fund for renovations. Plans favor W H Post & Co for Rococo Green Room and a four-toned colonial State dining room, with new china, glassware, updated corridors, East Room redecoration, and upgraded plumbing. Renovations proceed in stages including Mrs Harrison’s bedroom, basement modernization, and improved sanitary facilities.
Naval officers weigh Behring Sea service as a close season debate lingers. Four ships Mo hican Marian Alert and Shells remain at Mare Island awaiting decisions. British presence northward may be limited with ships needed in Chilean waters and Rear Admiral Hotham's Warspite leading a small squadron.
Warspite and other gunboats including Nymphe Daphne and Pleasant were stationed at Chile. Warspite, in poor condition, was slated for immediate extensive repairs at Esquimault dockyard. Admiral Hotham may move his flag to Melpomene afterward and could shift forces toward Behring Sea or stay at Chile.
Albert H. Scott announces adjustments in salaries for 128 first class post offices, total salaries $450,000, up $41,500 from 1890. Net first quarter receipts rise to $2,846,247 with large office totals listed: New York, Brooklyn, Washington, Chicago, New Orleans, Minneapolis, St Paul, St Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Boston, Detroit.
Sir John Alexander Macdonald, Premier of Canada, died at Ernscliffe after a long illness. Born in Glasgow in 1815, he rose from lawyer to first Prime Minister, shaping Confederation, railways, and imperial ties. He served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice, led Canada from 1867 to 1873 and again later, receiving multiple honors including Knight Commander of the Bath and imperial appointments.
Leopold Hasner, Baron von Artha, Austrian statesman born Prague March 16 1818, held multiple offices including President of the Council of Ministers in 1870 and Minister of Public Instruction, authored works on law and political economy, died as reported by cable.
OTHER DEATHS. Byron Reed, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Omaha, died on Saturday. He was a prominent philanthropist and longtime figure in the city's business and civic life.
Phillips Academy Andover alumni met at Tremont House to advance a campaign begun by Miss Emily Carter. Judge Bishop presided as $8500 was raised locally. goals include $50,000 unrestricted endowment, $50,000 English professorship, $50,000 modern languages professorship, $50,000 gymnasium, and $175,000 science building with dormitories. Committees and subscriptions were announced, with several donors named.
About 216 delegates arrive and stay at the Quincy House. They tour Plymouth by special train, attend a benefit concert at Park Theatre, and hear Governor Russell at Faneuil Hall. The week includes harbor excursions, a Nantasket clambake, and banquets with city officials. Notable attendees include George W. Childs, Anthony Drexel, Amos J. Cummings, and Farquhar. Union officers listed: Edward F. Plank, H. J. Losse, J. Von Buttner, P. J. Weldon, W. S. McClery.
Park employees protested police actions after loitering accusations as Central Labor Union welcomed new delegates. Frank Thompson of Cigar Makers Union 97 won a convention delegate seat. A Labor Day eight hour gathering and July Fourth event participation were discussed. Samuel Gompers spoke, a city counsel letter was read, and the Hotel and Railroad News Company boycott was denounced. Additional unions reported growth and received proposals after the Bridgeport convention.
Messrs Hawk and Wetherbee renew the Windsor Hotel lease at Fifth Avenue New York guests will have complete accommodations during summer with a rapid running elevator modern plumbing and fittings throughout The Windsor will feature an improved table and heightened amenities to enhance its famed hospitality and prime location.
A motorman named H B Anderson died after fainting on the rear platform of an inbound electric car near Beacon and Hawes streets in Brookline. He struck his head on the crosswalk bed, was found unconscious with bleeding, and later died at Massachusetts General Hospital from a fractured skull. He lived at 4 Rockland Street, Brighton, and was unmarried.
Special services were held in Salem Catholic churches with solemn high mass at St. Joseph's French church and Immaculate Conception. At Immaculate Conception the La Hache mass in honor of St. Theresa was sung for the first time in the country.
Listings of couples married in early June in this city and nearby towns. Dated ceremonies include William K. Dixon and Katie M. Lord in West Lebanon Maine, Benjamin England and Linda Slipp, Thomas Murray and Helen Darling, Albert N. Smith and Bertha L. Lyman, Harry L. Thompson and Mary E. Cates, Charles Hodgdon and Mary Emeline Meachum, John Gasper and Elizabeth Ross, William H. Parker and Alice J. Howard.
In this city and nearby towns many deaths are recorded including Mrs. A L Harwood, Mrs. Cor delia Davis, Lizzie E Graves, James W Hill, Charlotte Lilley, Lyman Locke, Maria A Hartshorn, Eunice Hatch, Sarah A Rand, Mary Stephens, William G Rain, Ruth Buffum. Funeral details note Tuesday service at 2 30 pm and requests for no flowers.
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