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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1890
Page
5
The Pan American Conference results are mixed with broad generalities. Southern delegates push for union with the North while U S officials face divergence in Congress. Debate centers on tariff, coinage, and reciprocity. New England wool interests press Dingley for tariff moderation as Ohio growers push protection.
Senator Stanford reports from New York a consultative meeting on the Central Pacific railroad bill. It was decided not to oppose the measure now but to wait and see its final form before accepting. Stanford will provide information during the Senate debate. Conference results suggest owners view the settlement as about as favorable as expected given the road’s poverty claims.
William C. Strawbridge of Philadelphia resigns as counsel for the United States in the Bell Telephone patent case, citing demands of his private law practice. The resignation comes with the Attorney-General's approval.
Hon. John M. Forbes of Milton Massachusetts will appear before the merchant marine committee tomorrow to argue passionately on the subsidy issue after a conference with Congressman Fithian.
Illinois stands against subsidy supporters on the committee and plans to present difficult facts to challenge the push for public aid. Officials say data will complicate the case for fiscal concessions and require careful scrutiny by lawmakers.
The President will soon issue a proclamation warning all persons against entering Behring Sea waters within U S dominion to violate Section 1956 of the Revised Statutes.
The Misses Pomeroy of Boston who stayed at the Arno during the gay season and assisted Secretary Proctor on reception days have left the city. They will return home after a brief visit at Fortress Monroe.
The President has approved an act to increase pensions for soldiers and sailors who are totally helpless due to injuries or diseases contracted in the line of duty with the United States.
The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for a report on the condition of all national banks as of close of business Friday February 28, 1890. The notice mandates banks to furnish detailed financial statements and disclosures within the specified filing period.
The National Baseball League opened in Cleveland with delegates naming Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh and others. A 40 percent gate receipts rule was clarified to 20 cents per capita turnstile count except Philadelphia at 10 cents. A $1,000,000 franchise offer was tabled and league actions included mileage costs and boycotting motions. New York Club sues Keefe Gore and Richardson to restrain play with the Players' League.
Mr J H Bates of New York told the house committee on post offices and post roads that Wanamaker's bill for a limited postal telegraph system should be adopted. He outlined a bid by a gentleman’s company to build lines and operate all but collection and delivery with rates from 15 to 30 cents per call, max 50 cents, over ten year terms and government renewal. He argued Western Union profits justify new entrants and noted improved telegraphy and favorable public office locations would aid the venture. The committee adjourned without a vote.
At 8 o'clock this evening the last exploring party reported the South Wilkes Barre shaft fire advancing rapidly, about seven hundred feet from last night. All hope of finding the eight victims is given up as they are presumed incinerated, with losses exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company has suffered recent tragedy with seven men killed at its Plymouth mine a month earlier.
Des Moines Ia March 4 Senator William B Allison reelected to the United States Senate with 28 votes to 20 for Bestow and 2 for Larrabee in the Senate. In the House Allison 50 votes, Bestow 42, Larrabee 6, giving a clear majority and avoiding a joint-session vote.
Concord March 4 The New Hampshire Board of Underwriters held its annual meeting today and elected officers. President S B Stearns of Manchester Vice President C Danforth of Concord Treasurer Thomas M Lang of Concord Secretary S C Eastman of Concord.
Dr Wyman reported last evening that James Russell Lowell was slowly improving in health, signaling cautious recovery after a period of illness for the noted literary figure.
The New York market was cautiously confident with limited transactions and no notable events. Reports on Havre gold imports fueled some buying, while brokers face scrutiny for alleged price manipulation. News of potential bond purchases by Secretary Windom and a possible government circular adds to market tension as money rates edge higher and bullion shipments continue. CAPE Cop.
Henry H. Earl compiles Fall River manufacturing data revealing weekly print cloth production across mills totaling 221000 pieces, capital investment of about 20.5 million dollars, 2128228 spindles, 49586 looms, and 3858 workers added over ten years. The piece notes payrolls, production, and rising wages, with 597,350,000 yards produced yearly and substantial coal, oil, starch, and cotton bale consumption.
A fragment notes Thackeray likely dined at the Park House on Bosworth Street. It mentions ordering plain leg of mutton to be ready at three, smoking and tender, praising the meat as supreme.
At Sever Hall Cambridge Rev Dr Brooke Herford spoke on The Ministry urging students that the profession welcomes all who feel called. He cautioned against numb officialdom while praising the minister’s moral breadth, culture and practical usefulness guiding society. If the call comes heed it with heart mind and soul.
In this city on March 4 Samuel Eliot Guild wed Jessie Motley daughter of Edward Motley esq. Also on March 3 by Rev M R Deming Robert J Manning wed Maud A Atherton. At Fast Boston on Feb 26 Charles F Parker M D of Boston wed Fanny Wilson of Loughboro England at St Johns Church officiated by Rev H A Munro.
Death notices list residents from Boston and nearby towns with dates March 1 through March 5. Names include Burnes Bruce Currier Curtis Davis Galvin Hayward Inman Jones Kingman Marble Stearns Sloan Snell Smith Worth with ages from 26 to 86 and funeral details for Charles H Marble and Mary M Stearns.
An 1890s style advertisment argues women suffer from spring fatigue and nervous prostration due to work, confinement, and duties. It promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara as a vegetable tonic and uterine regulator claiming it restores vitality and cures female weakness, priced at $1 per bottle with free consultation from Dr. Greene of Boston.
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