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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1891
Page
5
The article discusses Boston Peach Rates presented to the Interstate Commission and notes an upcoming decision shaping the division of assets. It mentions an honor for Washington and hints the next Grand Army Encampment may be held there. A Patent Guaranty Company is referenced as part of the business context.
Washington reports on House office patronage in the post office, detailing how Wisconsin and New York members conspired to shuffle staff. The postmaster Hathaway explains appointing O'Brien, firing Swan, and paying Russell $200 for a summer vacancy, painting a troubling image of patronage practices.
Attorney Forest C. Manchester represents the Boston Fruit Produce Exchange before the Interstate Commerce Commission as peach freight rates to Boston are debated. Major railroads led by New York & New England, New York, New Haven & Hartford, and Pennsylvania argue against reduced charges while Pennsylvania seeks to shift car equipment costs. Manchester warns higher rates could cost Boston fruit merchants substantial losses if the commission verdict is reversed.
The Sunday Gazette backs bringing the national encampment of the Grand Army to Washington. Prominent Meade Post member Arra al Stoddart pledges 25 000 toward a substantial guarantee fund. Comrades in Pennsylvania and Ohio urge influence for a Washington encampment, promising strong turnout and local benefits.
A new corporation with a capital stock of 1,000,000 is organized here to act as a title guaranty company for patents. Ex-Senator Ingalls is named president. It will search and analyze title histories and patent conditions, issue ownership certificates, and represent foreign inventors in the United States and American inventors abroad.
Admiral Harmony will end his flag aboard the Lancaster at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, receiving a thirteen gun salute at noon Tuesday. He will soon set sail to join the Asiatic squadron, relieving Admiral Belknap at the rendezvous and takes command as one of the fleet's most brilliant officers.
The article honors Admiral Harmony a long serving Pennsylvania native since 1847, noting his Civil War leadership aboard the Nahant and actions at Charleston, Vicksburg, Mobile, and the Mississippi. It details his roles under Cleveland and Whitman, his upcoming Asiatic voyage aboard the Lancaster, and staff appointments for the ordered squadron with Monocacy, Alliance, Pales, and future additions.
The Attorney General’s opinion finds Vermont entitled to about 165000 of the direct tax refund, despite unsettled War Department charges for arms and stores. It notes a Civil War era raid from Canada, militia mobilization, and a $600000 state expenditure unpaid by the federal government.
The Batson Custom House carting contract was awarded yesterday to Ed G. Tutein over ex-Alderman Michael Barr. Tutein bid lower on some classes, similar on others, pleasing Collector Beard as Tutein is a Republican aligned with the collector.
Secretary Foster appoints two colleagues as special commissioners to visit Europe for foreign exhibits at the World's Fair. Professor John M. Ellis of Ohio and Joan M. Butler of Pennsylvania are chosen. Director-General Davis not consulted. National Board of Control not involved. Protests received while Foster travels in Ohio. commissioners travel at World's Fair appropriation expense.
Noted pastel artist Parker Mann moves from Tanglevank in Washington to spend the summer in East Gloucester Massachusetts. The change signals a seasonal retreat for the painter whose work has drawn local attention this season.
Berwick Academy in South Berwick Maine marks 100 years since incorporation in 1791 by the Massachusetts General Court with a July 1 centennial celebration. Notable alumni include Miss Sarah Orne Jewett and several college presidents. A large tent, banquet, parade of alumni, music by the South Berwick Cadet Band and Blissdale's Orchestra, and evening ball are planned with about a thousand invitations accepted.
Rev W S Key of Wollaston gave an illustrated talk on John Wesley at the Union Hall last evening. The audience followed the life of Wesley from Epworth to England and America, highlighting his struggles, the church, and the vast Methodist movement.
John Mackin of Codman and Morton streets Dorchester was kicked in the head while watering a horse yesterday morning. He sustained injuries and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Sir Prescott Gardner Hewett baronet F B distinguished surgeon died in London on Saturday. He served as sergeant-surgeon to the monarch and surgeon in ordinary to the Prince of Wales. Educated at St George's Hospital and Paris he joined the Royal College of Surgeons in 1836 became honorary fellow in 1843 and council member in 1867. He led the college as president from 1876 and was created baronet in 1883. He authored papers for Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society and Pathological and Clinical Societies and chaired both societies. He belonged to numerous learned bodies at home and abroad.
Edward Stearns of Stearns Bros., Boston insurance men for over fifty years, died Saturday in Lincoln at age 74 after two weeks illness. Born June 17 1817 at Bunker Hill he never married, was active in public affairs, and helped found the Mercantile Library.
The Christian Union announces a new style and format with the July issue. A sixteen page supplement titled Boston as an Educational Centre will feature Arthur Gilman and Caroline King illustrations, plus a portrait of Bishop Phillips Brooks and articles on Church Life in Boston and artist Gaugengigl by W E Grifts.
After Sunday services in Winthrop Hall Dorchester a meeting organized a temporary Sunday school A. L. Babbidge was elected superintendent Miss Edith Lothrop secretary a committee was appointed to handle general work The first and last meeting of the season will be held next Sunday Work will resume in September
James Mackie aged 35 suffered a fractured skull after a horse kicked him on Morton street Dorchester on Sunday morning. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors feared he would not survive.
A list of wedding announcements appears from Augusta Maine to Brooklyn New York and Sudbury Massachusetts. Names include William Palfrey Shepard Carrie Bell Knowlton Frederick Blake Holder Agnes Loyd Woodruff Percival W Janes Elizabeth A Moore Howard Whall Cornelia Brackwell Charles E French Elizabeth D Rice Reginald Vernet and Elizabeth Devenport with officiants listed such as Rev. A E Leland Rev. Harry L Brickett Rev. Thomas B McLeod Rev. Charles Jatch and Rev. A E George.
A list of deaths and funeral notices across Masses including Balch Brigham Dunbar Johnson Hamblin Morse Newell Porter Sole Smith Stearns Stewart Woodman Woodbury and Dr Horace Richardson with memorial service details noted for Mt Auburn Chapel on June 22 at 4 p.m.
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