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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
5
March 26 dispatch reports Senate finance backing notes redeemable in lawful money while House favors Windom silver certificates. Public pressure grows as Bland plans free coinage, pledging to counter Windom. President’s veto looms if free coinage passes, forcing cross party votes and potential conference gridlock.
The House merchant marine committee considered the subsidy bill but did not complete work. A 30 cent per ton per thousand miles pro rata bounty remains in place, with debate centering on which vessels qualify. Republicans aim to finish at Friday’s meeting.
Massachusetts senators shift to favor civil service reform after learning the top candidate for national bank examiner, Edward P. Chapin, would not accept the post due to a recent raise. Walter M. Sawyer of Lowell gains strong support from Greenhalge and others, while Miles canvasses for signatures.
Congress members on the Merrimac push for river improvements. General Cogswell convinces the rivers and harbors committee they can fund the Mitchells Falls project at Haverhill and seek a new survey for improvements toward Lawrence Lowell and Manchester. Greenhalge Moore Nute work to include the survey item in the bill. Details depend on the joint boards of trade reports.
Warrants were sworn out in Police Court for C. A. Newton and J. J. Verser on charges of violating civil service law by soliciting and receiving contributions from government employees for partisan purposes. Newton and Verser led the Old Dominion Republican League which backed General William Mahone in the Virginia gubernatorial campaign. Headquarters were in Washington. warrants issued by Civil Service Commission Secretary John J. Doyle.
Senator Dawes opposed reporting the resolution that would authorize thirty medical examiners to be appointed without civil service examination. As a member of the appropriations committee he moved to strike the exemption but was defeated in committee.
Congressman Andrew and Mrs. Andrew hosted a dinner this evening with Vice President and Mrs. Morton as guests. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Hay among others in attendance at the event.
Judge Wallace denied the New York League managers’ request to restrain Buck Ewing from playing with the Brotherhood. The ruling details that while a reserve clause creates an option, it does not bind a player to exclusive service without a definite contract and clear terms. The injunction motion was denied.
The Westinghouse system showcased at Roxbury on Norfolk Avenue features flat carbon rods lasting about forty hours and round carbons burning six to eight hours. Incandescent lamps run at 2000 volts and can drop to fifty volts via a converter, with mains loss of 6 to 8 percent. The North American Construction Company carries out the work and power is already supplied locally.
The Interior Electrical Conduit Company of New York showcased a flexible insulating tube for safe wiring of houses and structures. The tube acts like gas pipe, housing distribution wires with incidents confined inside. A new short insulated “safety conductor” melts at low temperature, adding a guard on each circuit.
A pleasant evening gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George S. Manns home on Columbus Avenue to mark their silver wedding anniversary. The house was decorated with foliage and flowers as the hosts, with their daughters the Misses Mann, greeted friends under a total archway. Rev W K Griffis read a commemorative poem and presented a letter of regret from Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Tucker. Attendees included Jonathan A Lane and wife, J W Spaulding and wife, S N Aldneh and wife, and C Haines of Ditson & Co.
Dr Hans von Bulow will present the opening concert at Music Hall this afternoon. The program spans Bach Mozart Mendelssohn Schumann and Chopin selections. Two more matinees follow on Monday March 31 and Saturday April 5. These concerts will be his final appearances in Boston.
New York market sentiment stays bullish as grain shipments surge in March. Chicago line of Atchison and Missouri Pacific show robust volumes. rumors of dividends and new loans surface, while bond and stock activity point to wider earnings uplift across railroads and financial markets.
An English company has not yet paid 500000 by April 1 to seal the Europe Welding Company sale. The deal’s viability hinges on this payment, with doubts rising whether the target price of 3000000 will be met. The piece notes prior costs and anticipated railroad integrations while a Chicago merchant predicts bright regional prospects and rising railway earnings.
A sale of paintings from Noyes, Cobb & Co. at Bird’s rooms on Bromfield street drew a large crowd as works by Leon Richet, Edwin Lord Weeks, Henri Lerolie, Anton Braith, Scott Leighton and others went for notably low figures. The auction continued at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
Marriages listed include Thomas P. Curtis of Boston to Ellen Hobbs of Gloucester in Gloucester March 24, officiated by Rev. George J. Sanger. Herbert K. Newton of Haverhill to Elizabeth N. Caldwell of Goffstown in Goffstown March 26, officiated by Rev. James E. Odlin. Philip Wheeler to Abigall Major married in this city March 22 by Rev. Augustus M. Haskell.
Death notices list Elizabeth Baker of Chelsea. Clara Goward of Wollaston. Albert Heard of Ipswich. William Hill of Providence. Sophia Jackman of Roxbury. Jane Mason of Boston. Jane Oakman of Norwell. Samuel Verkins aged 10 months. Nathaniel Smipi of North Pembroke. Mary Titus of Chicago. Funeral details: Emmanuel Church service Thursday at 1 PM.
Dr Green eminent Boston specialist in nervous and chronic diseases lectured at Tremont Temple to a male audience. He warned of insidious causes of nervous weakness in men, described morning fatigue, difficulty concentrating, digestive derangements, and despondency. He promoted vegetable remedies as safe cures, claiming restored vitality and health, with free consultation and a book available.
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