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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1890

Page

2

Foreign Silver Coin Stamp Law Excerpt

The text details duties for assayers and refiners to stamp bars with the word foreign when remelting foreign silver coins or bullion. Penalties include fines from 100 to 1000 dollars per bar for improper stamping or removal of the stamp. It clarifies exemptions for metallurgical processing and outlines appropriation, repeal, and effective date provisions.

United States

Wells on Taxation in Relation to the State at Harvard

The Hon. David A. Wells spoke at Lever Hall in a third Harvard lecture on Taxation. He argued taxation power rests with government and is limited by the constitution, discussing division of taxing power between national and state governments, property classifications, and the dangers of discriminatory taxes and misuse of public funds.

David A. Wells Lever Hall Europe United States England House of Commons House of Representatives

Judge Dole on Hawaii politics during Boston trip

Supreme Court Justice Sanford B. Dole discusses Hawaii's post revolution politics, the balance of power between the cabinet and opposition, native sentiment, and the role of the king under the new constitution. He notes the government’s strength, Keawe Wilcox’s limited influence, and the focus on U S reciprocity. The piece also covers a Congregational Club dinner in Boston with M. F. Dickinson Jr detailing church growth and reform needs.

Sanford B. Dole Supreme Court of the Hawaiian Islands Boston Post Hawaii Lieft Iell Supreme Court of the Islands Wilcox Wauboo Bush England United States Supreme Court of Four Washington Carter Congregational Club Horticultural Hall M. F. Dickinson, Jr Brighton Baptists Episcopalians Dickinson New Congregational House

Aldermen Approve Patrols Regulation and Bridge Closure

In Waltham on March 24 special report the Aldermen moved a second reading for an ordinance letting the Mayor regulate patrolmen when sick. An order appropriated 2500 dollars for part payment of a gravel pit bought from T. P. Emerson. The council adopted an order to close the footbridge.

Waltham T. P.merson

Local towns hold annual town meetings and ballots

Danvers and surrounding towns report adjourned meetings to March 27 to discuss warrants. Southborough lists officials, licenses, and a 17850 appropriation while Wayland and Watertown publish moderators, clerks, treasurers, and boards. A caucus produced a split ticket and Winchester notes library, school, and band stand votes with substantial appropriations.

Danvers Moses Welch George Kimball David A. Pettenge Southboro C. F. Choate Old Colony Railroad Dexter Newton Selectman John J. O'Brien Seth H. Howes C. Fay L. W. Newton H. F. Webster H. A. McMaster I. Newton D. E. Adams C. W. Jennison W. J. Cox Warren Blanchard H. E. Cook J. A. Salmon W. C. Simpson Wayland H. B. Braman Richard T. Lombard Benjamin M. Folsom Harvey W. Butler James A. Bent William Gb. Ward Daniel Bracket Henry I. Lee Alphonse Allaire Daniel W. Ricker Napoleon Parradeau William B. Ward Caroline C. Loker Alfred H. Bryant Frank A. Bullard Winchester Thomas Spurr W. H. Herrick George R. Brackett Trustee Town Library Horace D. Bradbury Board of Health Benjamin T. Church Abraham ©. Cottin Edward A. Brackett Henry F. Johnson Henry A. Emerson Charles E. Redfurn Alfred & Hall John B. Rhodes Henry J. Winde George Ll. Huntress John Donahue Samuel 5. Symmes Constables J. W. Richard- Bom Oo Wadieht A C2 Duinby Cyrus Butters J. W. Hemingway T.H. Haley Michael E. Lyons George W. Wilcox Waatertown Howard Somerville

Reception for Pastor and Mrs Brown in Brookline

A large Social Club hosted Rev. and Mrs. Howard N. Brown at Union Hall in Brookline. After a welcome reception, an elaborate luncheon followed with Cheeny providing music. Ushers included Carlton Francis, D H S Tappan, H H Crocker, Hugh Williams, Joshua Crane Jr, William Atkinson Jr and Fred Estes.

Howard N. Brown First Unitarian Union Hall Brookline Cheeny Carlton Francis D. H. S. ,Tappan H. H. Crocker Hugh Williams Joshua Crane, Jr William Atkinson, Jr Fred Estes

Farlow of Newton Dies After Sudden Heart Attack

John S S Farlow of Newton, a prominent merchant and railroad investor, died suddenly at his residence on Waverley avenue. Born in Ireland January 12, 1817, he built a vast East India and China trade, led several railroads including the Cinempati Sandusky & Cleveland and Columbus Springfield & Cincinnati lines, and funded Newton institutions such as the Free Library and Cemetery. He was survived by six children and engaged in local politics as a Free Soil then Republican, later supporting tariff reform.

John Farlow Ireland Boston Forties California East Indies Mr. Farlow East India China Cinempati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Rutland & Burlingon Railroad William S. Bart Bloomington Sandusky Columbus, Cleveland & Cincinnati Railroad Ogdensburg Lake Champlain Rome Watertown Newton Free Soil Party Republican Party Independent Movement Grover Cleveland Massachusetts Tariff Reform League Tariff Reform Club Jersey Stock Club of Bigelow Henry Bigelow Tennessee Henry F. Bigelow Mass Christian Church Blanchard Charles F Lewis H. Farlow Merchants Row George A. Farlow Oston Richardson, Hill & Co

Harvard Rowing Club formed at Weld Boathouse

The Weld Boathouse launches the Harvard Rowing Club as the new governing body. A senior captain serves on the board with an executive committee of three, monthly financials to the graduate treasurer, and a $5 undergraduate or $10 other annual fee plus $1 locker fee. Season tickets for the baseball association rise to $3, with sales on March 27, 28, and April 10.

Weld Boathouse Harvard Rowing Club Doishiy The Baseball Association

Water Polo Clash as Sydenham Humbles Boston in Boston

In a Boston Athletic Association natatorium showdown the Sydenham Club of Providence edged the home team 6 to 5 after a late burst, completing the series 1-1. Captain Bangs led Boston's late surge, while Wells and Cushing starred for Providence.

Boston Athletic The Sydenham of Providence Sydenham Club R. L Boston Athletic Association Athletic Club Boston England Robinson Association Buckley Sydenham Athletic Association Cushing Wells Captain Bangs Messrs Bangs Heilborn Morgan M. Outram Bangs H. Wright H. W. Gchushing J. A. Taylor F. J. Wells A. W. Erickson Arnold Heilborn Philip Morgan Edwin Law Thomas Richards Obert Thompson William H. Achnech Eugene Buckley A. W. Pope A. W. Verity

Cambridge Aide Meet Tonight Amid West End Railway Hearing

In Cambridgeport a large crowd is expected tonight for a Central square ward room meeting of the Cambridge Aide, tied to a hearing on West End railway matters. A fourteen year old girl stayed disguised in a home bathroom last night, stealing items while seeking a music teacher. Middlesex Sportsmen's Club reorganized at Dr. A. M. Stewart's office, planning weekly shoots at Watertown. Judge Blodgett sixteen? sentenced John W. Nowlin to eight years for assault and robbery of a Chinaman. Thomas Nevens also jailed for eight years for complicity.

Cambridge Aide Central Square West End Frank J. Seidenstricker Inman Street Cambridgeport Middlesex Sportsmen sj#Club A. M. Stewart Main Street Watertown A. M. Gore C. 8. Newcomb J. S. Sawyer Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge Blodgett John W. Nowlin State Somerville Nowlin Thomas Nevens State Prison

Ex Mayor Hosley of Manchester Dies at 64 in New Hampshire

Obituaries note the death of ex mayor John Hosley of Manchester aged sixty four. A Hancock native, he worked in a mill, served as mayor in 1865 66 1886 and 1887, and held roles as tax collector common council member and alderman. His daughter survives.

John Hosley Manchester N. H Hancock California Hosley Amoskeage Mill John P. Thomas Portland Thomas U.S.A William W. Tholmas, Jr Sweden W. Hi. Cook Ticonderoga Joseph Cook Joseph Pratt Hartford Pratt Putnam Phalanx David F. Clarke Clough & Clarke Foster & Clough Foster Calumet Club

Grand Liquidation Sale of Paintings by Noted Artists

Noyes, Cobb & Co. offer for sale their entire stock in a two day liquidation at 104 Tremont street corner of Bromfield. Auction starts at 3 p.m. with works by Corot, Daubigny, Rousseau, J. Appleton Brown and others. Chase's gallery features Boston painters and a Ritter exhibition at 56 Boylston street draws strong interest. Duveneck paints a portrait of C. P. Cranch as his studio shows ongoing portrait class activity.

Noyes, Cobb & Co Tremont Street Bromfield Street Corot Froyon Daubigny Kromenin Rousseau Jacaue Michel Rouillebert Jules Dupre Jiminez Couture Ribot Belly Cazin Chase’s Boston William M. Hunt John B. Johnston E. L. Green J. Appleton Brown Aubrey Hunt W. L. Metcalf Charles H. Woodbury Tuckerman F. W. Rogers

Miss Amelia Edwards Opens Farewell Lecture Tour

Miss Amelia B Edwards began her farewell course of lectures at Music Hall Boston with a large audience despite a sling on her left arm from a recent Columbus accident. She delivered an Egyptian themed talk on Literature and Religion of the Ancient Egyptians, repeating material from Chickering Hall. Tomorrow she will discuss Queen Hatasu and the Women of Ancient Egypt, then The Art of the Novelist.

Amelia B. Edwards Music Hall Boston Columbus Chickering Hall Miss Edwards Hatasu Egypt

Chelsea Civil Service face off over police firings

Mayor Champlin protests against Frank Fay D Frank Kimball and John Hall as civil service commissioners. They signed a petition asking Aldermen to rescind the vote discharging Chief Sibley and four officers. State board says it awaits reply to an invitation to meet and confer.

Champlin Frank B. Fay D. Frank Kimball John C. Hall Chelsea Sibley Charles Theodore Russell, Jr State Board of Civil Service Commissioners

Auction Notice of Stocks and Notes by Francis Henshaw Co

The firm Francis Henshaw & Co auctioneers presents on March 26 1890 at noon at 42 Congress Street a list of stocks including Great Falls Manufacturing Company Edwards Manufacturing Company and several others plus notes and collateral mortgage items. Additional auctions planned for April 2 1590 and April 9 1890 at the same address feature collateral notes and mortgage notes with specified amounts due.

Francis Henshaw &Co Congress Street Corner Exchange Place Gt. Falls Man de Edwards Guardian C. C. Ford J. H. Kurt Henry C. Moore F. A. Kelly J. C. Brown J. E. Daniel Wii. McKiney Lombard Investment Co Cleveland & Canton BR. Com Top. & Santa Fe RR. Co Cleveland & Canton RR Central Mass. RR Heal Estate Lombard Eoermant i Alfred A. Marcus Emelyn Story William W. Story Suffolk Loston Edgerly Place Nathaniel Goodhue Ludwig Heuser L. Morse George Parkman James W. Eduerly John H. Storer

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