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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1890

Page

5

Wanamaker figures show clerks pay rise and eight hour law

Washington March 28 Postmaster General Wanamaker prepared cost estimates for changes sought by clerks in first class offices. He favors delaying the eight hour law to focus on fifteen days' leave and a higher appropriation for clerical service. Estimate shows eight hour law at 2 378 000 extra and fifteen days leave at 519 000, with large office clerical increases of 1 040 000.

Washington Sproian Wanamaker House Committee Clerks’ Association Brooklyn Congress Otto Cstthe

Farquhar Subsidy Bill Faces Democratic Defection

General Wheeler of Alabama will oppose the bounty bill led by Chairman Farquhar. His defection leaves Curmines as the sole New York Democrat aligned with Republicans. If East Congress opponents vote against it, the measure is likely defeated. The bill sets bounty rates at 14 to 15 cents per ton for early miles and 30 cents for subsequent miles, with committee amendments adopted. It will be reported next week with a majority for Farquhar and minority for Fithian.

Farquhar General Wheeler Alabama Mr. Fithian Mr. Wise House Committee On Merchant Marine American Shipping Leagues South Curmmines New York House Congress Farauhar Fithian

Allen or Stackpole Which Appointment Stirs Hope

The search for a district attorney candidate continues with Frank D. Allen of Lynn favored by some. Backing from Senator Hoar and Senator Lodge fuels hopes Colonel Stackpole might still be appointed. President and Attorney General already hold endorsements, dulling further push. Randall abandons further effort though believes Stackpole’s war record should win.

Greenhalge Boston Young Men’s Republican Club Colonel Stackpole Randall Stackpole

Middleboro Post Office Contention and Graft of Seats

Congressman Randall urged the Middleboro post office appointment, backing Augustus N. Bearse despite opposition from rivals and a suspension of Gearse. The postmaster term runs to April 26. The House elections committee recommended seating two Republican contestants Waddell in Virginia and McDuffie in Alabama, with disputed seats to be resolved by new elections.

Middleboro Randall New Bedford Postofice Wanamiker Augustus N. Bearse Republican Town Committee Chatham Tumey Cushing House Committee On Elections Waddell Vs. Wise Virginia Waddell McDuffie Turpin Alabama

Castle Island Park Bill Reported to Senate Today

The Boston city park bill for Castle Island was reported to the Senate today by General Hawley of Connecticut. Senators Dawes and Hoar explained the matter, and they promised Congressman O'Neil that the bill will soon be called up and passed.

Castle Island Park Castle Island Boston Senate General Hawley Connecticut Dawes Hoar O'Neil

Miss Kate Field Receives National Art League Congratulation

Miss Kate Field today received a message of congratulation and thanks from the National Free Art League of New York in acknowledgement of her address before the ways and means committee.

Kate Field National Free Art League of New York Ways and Means

Tariff Panel Frees Manila and Twine Goods

Republican members of the ways and means committee continued work on tariff schedules without forecasting full committee action. Manufacturers of cordage and twine won free listing for raw manila jute and sisal and duties cut on the finished product. Led ore duty remained unchanged amid discussion.

Ways and Means Committee

Market Quiet After Mixed Opening Amid Thomson Houston News

The New York market opened fractionally weaker led by Louisville & Nashville due to the Louisville cyclone. Trading was subdued with long stock pressure absent and money easy around 5 percent. Notable items include Thomson-Houston firm at 59 with large orders and strong earnings prospects, and gas trust or court actions involving Attorney Goudy expected next Thursday.

New York Louisville & Nashville Louisville Stock Exchange Lynn Thomson-Houston Company Thomson-Houston Goudy Charlton

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