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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
5
Dr Burden departs Washington satisfied with the outlook as President Harrison backs home rule for the territories. Ingalls takes Morton’s seat in Congress.
Spectator notes Dr. Burden's Boston trip hints at his potential as port collector as Boston lawmakers and Cabinet support align, with no rush from President Harrison and a possible delegation vote to decide. The piece mentions ties to ex collectors, Hershaw, Dawes, Hoar, and others in the Massachusetts delegation.
After today’s Senate adjournment the Democrats held a caucus to discuss committee representation. A committee including Gorman Cockrell Voorhees Harris Ransom Walthall and Blackburn was appointed to confer with the Republican committee and meet tomorrow. Gorman was elected chairman replacing Harris.
Newport March 7 The Etta Albro will case sparked public interest when the late heiress left to her stepmother property inherited from her father. David Albro argued mental weakness and undue influence, but the court ruled his suit quashed after the grandfather Petro Albro appeared as closest kin. A petition for a new trial was filed by Petro but died Tuesday, nullifying that motion and requiring a new suit by the uncle.
Washington march 7 at the teachers convention several papers were read and discussed The Psychology of Manual Training by William T Harris of Concord Mass To What Extent and How Can Manual Training Be Introduced into Ungraded Schools by Jerome Allen of New York City Extent and methods for graded schools discussed by E P Seaver Boston on The Work of the City Superintendent and The School Superintendent by George Howland Chicago and The Qualifications of the School Principals by J N Greenwood Kansas City Mo
James A. Moore, the Indianapolis insurance agent who embezzled $500,000 and fled to Canada, was seen in Chicago yesterday. An acquaintance claims to have recognized him at Grand Trunk depot on arrival and again at departure yesterday evening. Moore denied his identity at first but admitted it when leaving and appeared not to fear arrest.
Grover Cleveland entered the Pine street offices of Liverpool London and Globe with partners Stetson and MacVeagh, beginning work quietly. In the Chamber, he was nominated as honorary member by Alexander E. Orr and elected after a vote of twenty for and thirteen against.
Philadelphia trustees and Franklin Gowen deny Isaiah V. Williamson died without signing his will. They confirm over 2 million in securities trust the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. a codicil for the school was drafted but unsigned. Williamson, born Bucks county and a longtime Philadelphia magnate, left vast philanthropy including 2.5 million for the school amid growing estate details.
An Aspinwall crisis looms as Panama Canal work stops on March 15 leaving 10,000 unemployed. Navy and marine units from the Atlanta Ossipee and British French ships drill for potential seizure of the railroad and protection of consulates amid looming insurrection. Colombian authorities bolster Aspinwall defenses.
Olive E. Friend Mrs. Emily Howard William E. Howard Gus Halstead and George Halstead arrived in New York from Detroit under escort of four detectives and are now in police headquarters.
New York March 7 Pension Clerk Robert Sigel faced continued examination on forgery charges. Commissioner Shields set bail at 5000 for forging Mrs Heineman's signature and 16000 on other counts as the grand jury returned true bills on all charges.
Creditors representing four-fifths of the Reading Iron Works claim total liabilities of 1 927 783 dollars with assets of 2 439 595 dollars. A three member committee will oversee mills temporarily while a five member asset appraisal and a separate committee drafts a reorganization plan to be reported next Thursday.
The March 7 sale at the American Institute building drew horsemen including David Bonner John Splan Jock Bowen and John Golden of Boston and Horace Brown of Lee Mass Mascot a two year old son of Stamboul sold for 26000 to D. F. Quinton of Trenton New Jersey the highest price ever for a two year old and his brother brought 8500 Other auction horses included multiple progeny of Stamboul Alcazar and related bloodlines with prices ranging from 1000 to 6600 and the day’s tally totaled 122425
The tenth and final talk by W. H. Baldwin explored Moral Bravery versus Moral Cowardice. He urged positive action in social life business politics and religion, noting strong attendance and active engagement by young men.
The executive committee unanimously invited the Rev. A E Dunning D D to become permanent leader and he accepted. The public recognition will occur at Tremont Temple at 3 o clock tomorrow. Under his leadership attendance is rising.
Chief Wade of the State detective force received a telegram from Detective Emery in Paterson New Jersey stating the man arrested there on suspicion of murdering Miss Mehitabel White at Brain tree was not the right man. The prisoner was discharged at once.
Amusements page lists shows at Hollis Street Theatre Antony and Cleopatra at 7:45. Boston Museum presents Rosedale at 8. Wvig Theatre hosts McCaull Opera Company at 8. Erminie at 7:45 at The Theatre. New American Opera Company at Boston Theatre 7:45. Howard Then Sam Burlesque at 8. Grand Opera House presents The Fat Men's Club at 7:45.
Today at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Leonard & Co. sell books while Libbie & Co. offer letters at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Readable details indicate staged sales with multiple time slots for different item types.
Notices of multiple marriages performed in Salem and nearby towns. Fred A Bond weds Julia A Toomey of Salem. George W Blake weds Jennie Pye. John S Evitts weds Ida F Tucker. Gus L Levy weds Jennie Cohen. Fred A Park weds Mary Ellen Buxton. Lewis Smith weds Mary M Williams. Henry Ward weds Mary A Flanders. All couples listed with officiants and locations in early spring.
Death notices list multiple local obituaries with names such as Mary Amory Sidney Bartlett Rufus A Bartlett Annie R Dexter Daniel B Gardner Lucy Jackson Annie L Pray James A Smith and Andrew P Wilson. Ages range from infants to 84 with funeral and burial details and floral instructions.
New York stocks showed a weak to strong swing with few asks and expectations of a gradual rise. The Atchison issue remained scarce, and dealers like Tower Giddings & Co. bought over 3000 shares while coal traders warned of price drops. Secretary Windom opposed an extra session, and Minnesota Iowa rate cuts weighed on lumber transport.
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