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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1891
Page
2
A speaker extols the work of the Fifty first Congress, praising responsible government, urging continued accountability, and thanking supporters. He pledges that future verdicts will honor the strides toward government by the people and declares the House adjourned without day.
In Washington the Senate stayed in session overnight to resolve issues on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, the artillery and infantry reorganization, and the copyright measure. Conference reports on the deficiency bill advanced, with disputes over California Oregon Nevada reimbursements and French spoliation claims. The Vice President signed the copyright bill amid accusations of rushing it, and the Senate prepared to adjourn as the President concurred with the House on the deficiency bill.
Amid a ceremonial clock re‑setting and a final joint resolution, Vice President Morton's closing address marked the end of the Fifty-first Congress. He honored three members who had passed away, commending the Senate's courtesy and patience as adjournment followed at 12:13 p.m.
Washington reports a March storm toll with Maine New Hampshire Vermont clearing and turning cold and northwest winds on the coast. Boston bore the brunt with near a foot of snow while Portland logged 38 inches and Albany six. Snow fronts moved along the coast as an Atlantic center tracked northward with a cold northeast wind outlook for Friday. The forecast calls for continued fair and cold weather elsewhere and notes pressure patterns from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico with subzero readings west of the lakes.
The Governor's Council exonerated Police Commissioner Osborne by an eight to one vote between 5:45 and 6:15 PM. Reported as a snap judgment, the council debated whether charges were proved and chose to acquit, with one member arguing partial proof.
Bishop Paddocke had a somewhat better day yesterday but his physician does not expect recovery based on that improvement.
At the adjourned annual meeting in the Revere House Boston officials and delegates from Arlington Crescent Boston Athletic Association and other clubs considered two definitions for intermediate scullers. The majority proposal failed 29 to 19 and the minority report was adopted with an amendment allowing cross entry for three years. Resolutions on John R. Murray were passed. The session adjourned to March 18 with two main constitutional powers approved.
The Woodland Parks were outclassed at the Norfolk House Casino Alleys last night as the Casinos won by 291 pins. Goodman and Gillett starred for the home team with Goodman rolling 211 in ten frames. Also covered is a Newton Clubhouse three-string bowling match featuring insurance men and leather dealers, with humorous costumes and lively crowds, plus a note on Boston Athletic Association water polo woes and a rivalry with New York clubs.
Boston American Association team plans two weeks of spring practice in Augusta, Georgia after a New York meeting. Manager Irwin and players like Buffinton, Brouthers, Daly and O’Brien join in, with Dowd and Murphy among signings. They will play several warmup games in Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia on the return.
An American squad from Germantown Cricket Club of Philadelphia departs New York for an eleven day Bermuda trip. They will be hosted by the Grenadier Guards who recently faced dismissal for mutinous actions in England. Several Philadelphia society figures accompany the players including Lawrence Haughton and members of the Mertons.
In New York on March 4 delegates to the National Baseball League adjourned after appointing a committee of Robinson Reach and O'Neill to mediate the Cincinnati differences. The convention adopted new contract forms that largely remove the reserve clause and grant players more rights.
Leonard W. Jerome, famed New York broker and early Wall Street figure, died in Brighton, England. Born in Pompey New York, he rose through law and journalism, built a fortune with William Travers, helped found Jerome Park and the American Jockey Club, and funded war efforts and yacht ventures. His daughters married into British aristocracy and Irish peers.
The report lists several deaths: Hon. Jonathan Scoville of Buffalo former congressman who died at the Windsor Hotel in New York City from liver disease. Fred Cobb former private secretary to President Whitney of the West End railway, died at sea en route to San Francisco at age 24. E C Goodnow ex Maine Legislature member and US consul at St Stephen NB died at 39 in Calais Maine. Lewis H Merchant Gloucester box maker and bank director died of consumption at 42. George H Lancaster former Boston lumber merchant died in Arlington.
The Boston Merchants' Association met at Young's Hotel with H. W. Farley presiding. A Blaine letter urged the Bureau of the American Republics to collect manufacturer and exporter addresses for trade reports. The group backed reciprocity, urged rapid transit action, and admitted Edmands & Barrett and several firms to membership as issues from Washington and bankruptcy legislation were noted.
The Republican Institution held its annual meeting at Young's electing officers led by President William Lawrence and treasurer William Parkman. The Vermont Veterans Association hosted its third annual banquet at Parker's with John J. Warden as chair and Colonel Albert Clarke as toastmaster. The South Boston Yacht Club met at the United States Hotel for routine business. An Irish Charitable Society gathering occurred at Parker's, a party of ladies and whist players met at Young's, and Master Painters and Decorators dined at the American House with thirty five attendees.
The notice claims months of confinement polluted blood can be cleaned by God s Sarsaparilia, marketed as the best blood purifier. It promotes 100 doses for one dollar and emphasizes its purity and efficacy. It also highlights an advertisement for New York Life Insurance Company, claiming it offers mutual, affordable life insurance for wage earners with easy payments.
A physician testifies to using and prescribing Paine's Celery Compound claiming health maintenance during a busy period. The piece cites prominent supporters including George Wright of Wright & Ditson, W H Forbes of Forbes Lithograph Co, C E Gleason of Boston & Albany R R, M A Waterhouse corset maker, and Howard D Moore lawyer, all backing the product publicly.
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