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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1890

Page

5

Blundering Schedule and Sugar Tariff Debate

Washington March 21 A spirited clash over ad valorem versus specific duties on sugar dominates hearings with Treasury officials mocking the plan. Lawmakers and sugar growers warn the shift hurts protection, raises prices, and risks plantation fragmentation into small parcels. Ex-Governor Kellogg warns of Negro labor implications and a potential decline in large plantations.

Washington Treasury Manning Fairchild Chase Wa Ndom Peters Kansas Kellogg Louisiana Abor

Tariff Debate Swings Over Hides Duty In Congress

The Ways and Means Committee faces pressure from Massachusetts members and Western ranch owners as it weighs a tariff bill. Major McKinley Governor Gear and Mr McKenna favor, while Burrows Bayne Dingley Payne and Lafollette oppose. Republicans aim to pass the bill by June 1 with hoped reductions in sugar duties and higher wool rates.

Massachusetts Ways and Means Committee Major McKinley Gear McKenna California Burrows Bayne Dingley Payne Lafollette New England Republian Ways and Means Committees Senate House

Mail facilities urged for Fall River New Bedford link

A Fall River and New Bedford delegation asked the House post offices committee to establish a late evening train on the Old Colony line to Mansfield and Boston to deliver New York mail to Fall River New Bedford and Taunton. They cited a $41,000 annual profit and urged a special appropriation.

Fall River New York New Bedford House Committee On Post Offices Randall Clifford Messrs William Church William H. Matthews Board of Trade of Jackson C. M. Shere Old Colony Taunton Mansfield Boston Pony Express Warren Providence

Solving the Southern Question and election control debate

The discussion over Senator Lodge's plan to place judges in charge of election machinery divides Republicans. Vermont Governor Stewart warns against politicizing the judiciary while contemplating federal control. Illinois' Mr Payson notes potential, not immediate, need for reform, favored by public sentiment to improve the South's political climate.

Lodge Reed Stewart Vermont Post Allen Michigan Payson Illinois South

Sugar Sampling Investigation at New York Custom House

Treasury officials address Dr Edward Sherer reaction to the suspension of the sugar sampling inquiry at the New York Custom House. The quartz plate sent to Germany for testing has reportedly been received by German scientists and is expected back soon. Officials dismiss reports of its loss as manufactured from slight materials.

Treasury Edward Sherer New York Custom House Germany

Rules Committee Backs Fair Bill Resolution for Tuesday Action

The House rules committee reports favorably Mr. Candler's resolution setting aside next Tuesday for consideration of the World's Fair bill and providing for final action at 4 o'clock that afternoon.

House Committee On Rules House

Mahone Reward Tip Seeks Paris Consul General Post

Reported plan places Mahone as consul-general at Paris replacing General Rathbone. Unconfirmed until official decision.

Mahone Paris Rathbone

Confession Ties 1887 Harrison Fire to Wolff Family

In Harrison New Jersey a 1887 fire that killed two Hungarians is linked to a confession by Mrs Soiz claiming Frederick Wolff started the blaze for insurance. Wolff his wife and family were arrested as investigators pursue motive and accomplices.

Newark Harrison N. J Soiz Frederick Wolff Lotz Michigan Wolff

Market News Mixed as New York Stocks Rally Late Day

A dull market in New York turned firmer in the last hour with prices rising 32 to 34 percent amid expectations of easier money and an anticipated surplus bank reserve. Local markets were less active but held firm, cautioning against pushing high speculative equities. News touched on the Reading pool, coal sales, and railroad earnings, with various bankers and brokers weighing in on dividends, auctions, and market dynamics.

New York

Harris and Co and Carpets Company Ad Read

An item listing sales or advertisements shows Fruit-Horatio Harris and Co at 12 m., Carpets-Leonard and Co at 3 p.m., Carpets, and Lewis J. Bird & Co at 3 p.m. indicating a schedule of offerings or auctions.

Horatio Harris & Co Leonard & Co Lewis J. Bird & Co

Dr Greene to lecture at Tremont Temple next week

Special notice announces a spring course of illustrated lectures by Dr Greene at Tremont Temple on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Admission is free.

ueDr. Greene Tremont Temple Charles S. Lincoln Cambridge Boston Post Boston George M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler Register David Starr Jordan Chaw Forb HoweLy Toy Darwin Alice B. Tweedy T. H. Huxley Lloyd Franny B. Arnngrimsson Pascagoula Ales EK A. Bh Elvis Wilhelm Stosz M. Maurice Maixpron DR Rocnuas Clarence N. Ousl T. Wesley Jills David Rittenhouse Ancient Egypt Uatasu Ferwards Kow Alana Jr. Greene Temple Place Oston Mass Roctor

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