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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1891

Page

5

President's Dilemma on Free Coinage Splits Silver GOP

Washington, June 12 Special to the Post reports the president faces a hard choice amid strong free coinage sentiment in Republicans and silver states. A proposed bill would coin silver from American mines or buy bullion at a set price, risking gold standard stability and market confidence. The plan to halt coinage leads to Treasury savings, but its political viability remains unclear.

Washington Post Colorado Senate Congress White House Cleveland Treasury Moore Reed Foster

Treasury approves bonds of trust companies as import bonds

The Treasury Department has adopted a regulation allowing trust company bonds to be accepted as sureties for Custom House bonds. Previously corporations could not be used. now corporations other than trust companies are excluded. Officials in major ports may assess each company's reliability, with multiple sureties still required when the law demands.

Treasury Department Custom House New York Boston New Orleans San Francisco Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia Jenks Secretary of the Navy Hepburn

Mrs Harrison's Cape May Outing Planned for Summer

Mrs. Harrison will travel next Thursday to Cape May with her grandchildren and spend the summer at her cottage at Cape May Point. Mrs. Dimmock will join for part of the season. The cottage is being prepared for occupants and will be ready early next week.

Pleasant voyage message from Mrs McKee to her

A cable from Mrs McKee reports she enjoyed a pleasant voyage sending comfort to her companion who left some little belongings behind for her comfort yesterday.

Knights of Labor Defeated in Bureau Printing Controversy

Secretary Foster sustains Mr. Meredith in a dispute with the Knights of Labor and refuses reinstatement of discharged plate printers. They will work on piece rate or extra force and attempt to advance, but will not regain their old positions.

Knights OF Labor Foster Meredith Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Commander Lyon Acquitted In Court Martial

The court martial for Commander Lyon over the Triana stranding while rescuing the Galena crew found him not guilty of negligence. The proceedings confirm the officer’s acquittal on the charge in the Gay Head incident.

Lyon Gay Head

Circus in Boston Draws Record Attendance for Barnum and Bailey

The Barnum and Bailey circus closes its 1891 Boston run with attendance near 200000, all seats filled across daily and matinee performances. The piece credits Mr Bailey for the enterprise’s success and notes Barnum’s advancing age and Bailey’s tireless work ethic.

Boston Bailey Mr. Barnum

Willis ton Seminary Semi Centennial Rouses Alumni Interest

The approaching semi centennial of Willis ton Seminary at East Hampton draws widespread interest. Nearly 400 alumni and friends plan to attend events over the week including a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Lyman Abbott and a Dickinson-Whitney declamation contest. An alumni dinner, welcome address by Dr William Gallagher, and speeches by notable figures are scheduled, with trains run to Springfield and Boston connections for attendees.

Williston Seminary East Hampton Payson Church Lyman Abbott Brooklyn Samuel Williston St. Johnsbury Hals M. F. Dickinson, Jr Russell John E. Russel Leicester Francis A Walker G. Stanley Hall Clark University Goodell Massachussets Agricultural College Barker Pittsfied C. T. Gallagher Boston Henry M. Whitney Henry D. Hyde Charlies E. Mitchell Tracey Peck New Haven H Clry Trumbull Philadelphia D. Judson Smith Springfield Willston

Cats With Moral Aim Headline at Tremont Show

A Boston show at 131 Tremont Street aims to improve cat race and condition with prizes today. The Boston cat breeders association hopes natural selection will curb nightly disturbances, while a terrier Fannie rescues homeless kittens. The event touts excellent sanitary arrangements and ventilation despite hot weather.

Tremont Street Boston Cat Breeders’ Association Boston Stock Exchange Fannie Boris Wren Street Boston Highlands

Captain freed after sloop Forest and Fairy exceeds passenger limit

Forest and Fairy, a 160 ton sloop, sailed into New Bedford with twenty one crew and seventy passengers stowed in nooks and crannies. US Commissioner Hallett charged captain Joao José Oliviera with carrying excess passengers from Bravo Cape Verde. He claimed sixty six steerage and five in cabin. crew in forecastle were comfortable and no one suffered. Commissioner released him. Real estate on Blackstone Street to be auctioned Tuesday next. Bee advertisement by Samuel Match and Co.

Forest and Fairy New Bedford United States Hallett Bravo Cape du Verde Islands Joao José Oliviera Blackstone Street Samuel Match & Co

Young Physician Takes Charge Of Nervous Patients

The author of The Devil and I has written Florine or the Inner Life of One of the 460 now ready for sale. A young physician experienced with insanity will oversee mild or nervous patients, traveling or resident, at this office addressed to Re. W. E.

RE. W. E

Obituary notices tally multiple deaths across New England

A race of death notices and marriage lines appear from Boston area and nearby cities. Entries list Mrs Eliza J Banks aged 84 in Boston, Mrs Mary B Johnson of Hartford, Emma E Kinder 27 in this city, Edith May Farr 18 in Wakefield, Elmira Rollins Elmira, and Charles W Whittemore 67 in Roslindale.

Emma E Frank P. Kinder Patterson East Boston Nancy P David G. Patterson Farr Wakefield Edith May Farr Evarts W. Farr Littleton H. Miller Worcester Susan A. Miller J. J. Miller North Tewksbury Alfred Hlastings Miller Eliza H. Miller Robinson Nashua N.hs Mary L. Robinson William W. Robinson Auburndale Hyde Park Mass Charles B. Tower Winslow South Duxbury E. Eliot Winslow Rollins Malden Elmira John W. Rollins Roslindale Charles W. Whittemore

Proposals for Building Ferry Boat in Boston

The Ferry Department invites sealed proposals for a complete ferry boat for the West Boston ferries. Bid must indicate where built, time to completion, and be signed with a $2000 certified check. Proposals due June 20 1891 at noon, opened publicly. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Ferry Department Fea Hoaton North Ferry Eee Wast Hoston Ferries Boston Honda Awxum William J. Burke

Health Claims From Murdoch Liquid Food Advertisement

An 19th century style promotional notice touts Murdoch's Liquid Food claiming to restore vitality, weight, and digestive capacity. It cites drastic health improvements in women and mothers, including weight gains from 100 to 145 pounds, with testimonials and instructions to take a teaspoon four times daily plus drops for babies. The piece promotes medicalized cure by drink and warns of widespread mortality due to poor digestion.

Murdock Ihs Fila Gay Groveton N. EL J. Smith Hanington Mass

Public hearing on East Boston land disposal at City Hall

City Hall on Tuesday June 16 at 1 p.m. hosts a public hearing by the Committee on Public Buildings to discuss the disposal of city land and the building at the Bremen and Maverick Streets corner in East Boston. John H. Sullivan chairs.

City Hall Department of Public Buildings Bremen and Maverick Streets Boston John H. Sullivan

Translation Edition of A Novel by Emmia Parpo Bazan

Translated from the Spanish by Mary J. Serrano. One volume, twelvemo, cloth bound, priced at one dollar.

Emmia Parpo Bazan Mary J. Serrano

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