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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1891

Page

5

Cost of Production in Woollen and Cotton Goods Report

Special to the Post. Colonel Carroll D. Wright prepares a tariff cost study on woollen goods cotton goods silks linens and glassware. The report will compare European and American production costs, aiding new enterprises with a scientific basis for competition and highlighting data from New England New York Pennsylvania and Europe.

Washincton Carroll D. Wright Wright Europe United States New England New York Pennsylvania Great Britain France Germany Belgium

The Country's Finances April Debt and Receipts Report

The public debt for April shows a net monthly decrease of 1.5 million with bonded debt down from 613.5 million to 610.8 million. Cash in Treasury stands at 12.1 million, with additional bank and coin deposits. Total debt, including notes, is 1.5487 billion. debt minus cash equals 848.5 million. Receipts in April totaled 26.0 million, down from 34.1 million a year earlier, driven by declines in customs and internal revenue. Expenditures for April were 25.3 million, and ten-month fiscal year expenditures total 528.0 million versus 275.9 million prior year. National bank circulation fell slightly. total circulation is 170.3 million, with permanent circulation at 125.97 million, and bond-backed 44 percent circulation reduced by about 1.3 million in April. Bonds securing circulation now include 7.66 million in Pacific Railroads, 23.29 million in 414s, and 110.00 million in 4 percents.

United States

Moving toward circulation of standard silver dollars

Secretary Foster advances plans to put subsidiary coinage into circulation. A Treasury notice signed by United States Treasurer Nebeker was posted at the Treasury and will be dispatched to banks nationwide as the process begins for minting the standard silver dollars authorized by the February 28 1878 act.

Foster Treasury United States Nebeker Treasury Department

Treasury to remit silver coin to holders of deposits

The Treasury will forward silver half dollars quarters or dimes by express for sums of 200 or more or by registered mail for sums of 70 in exchange for other money deposited in the Treasury or sub treasuries. Remittances may be made via drafts drawn on banks in Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New Orleans or San Francisco.

Treaurer Treasury Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis New Orleans San Francisco

Report of Good Work at Boston Children’s Aid Society Meeting

The Boston Children’s Aid Society directors met at Mrs. J. T. Coolidge’s house to hear a month’s report. Forty eight new cases involve sixty three children. eighteen placed in family homes. two hundred twenty two in country families visited and corresponded with. $2500 received for bank deposit. one hundred one boys on graduate list with varied outcomes and activities. seventy eight on probation list. forty three doing well and twenty one fairly well in these cases. fifty nine boys in training homes for wayward boys. eight special girl cases. home libraries with six hundred twenty members. total 988 children under the society’s charge.

Boston Children’s Aid Society J. T. Coolidge Beacon Street Edward Jackson Franklin Street

Open air spaces urged by Boston Parks Committee hearing

The City of Boston Parks Committee held a hearing on Dr Robert Provan and others petitioning for small open air spaces in crowded tenement wards to improve child health. Speakers warned of costs but argued the project is a worthy tax payer investment in Ward 16 13 15 and surrounding districts.

Robert Provan Ward Dover Street South Boston Washington Village Copp’s Hill Burying Ground Ward 12 Fort Hill Square Madison Square Dwight Porter Boston Alderman Carruth Charles O'Talae Zilpha D. Smith Associated Charities Alderman Sullivan East Boston John E. Tuttle Neponset Joseph Lee Arthur K. Ellis Hayes

Judge Nelson Rejects Mrs Johnson Appeal Request

Judge Nelson of the United States Court refused Mrs Johnson’s appeal from her sentence after a private conference with General Benjamin F Butler. The decision cites the March 3 1891 act creating the new Court of Appeals, which does not take effect until July 3, delaying such appeals.

Nelson United States Court Mrs. Johnson Benjamin F. Butler United States District Court Johnson Carpenter Court of Appeals

Changes in City Architect Office Prominent Staff Reassigned

City Architect Wheelright announces staff reshuffle with several draughtsmen removed and inspectors suspended. Davies promoted to general superintendent while Alden and Matthew ee become draughtsmen. J S McNary demoted to messenger, effecting May 7 and imminent suspensions.

Wheelright Fred. A. Hatch Josiah Robbins C. A. Brown C. F. Atwood City Hall Malichi Shields J. H. Logue J. F. Malone James Connell T. J. Boland Tt. R. Melville W. Stevens W. H. Bowman W. T. Leach Davies Harry B. Alden Matthewee J.S. McNary Senator McNary Mr. Atwood

Boston Industrial and Appleton Temporary Homes Meeting

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Boston Industrial and Appleton Temporary Homes will be held tomorrow evening May 3 at 7 30 in Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont and Brookline streets. Addressing will be Jonathan A Lane W E Griftis D D and A J Gordon D D. Superintendent T D Roberts will read his report and the Ruggies Street Male Quartette will sing. The public is cordially invited.

Boston Appleton Davis Street Harrison Avenue Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Brookline Streets Jonathan A. Lane W. E. Griftis D.D A. J. Gordon T. D. Roberts Ruggies Street

Publication of Campaign Expenses Approved by Republicans

At a Republican Club meeting in Massachusetts the Executive Committee approved a resolution to require the publication of campaign expenses. The vote reflected a push for greater financial transparency in political campaigns.

The Republican Club Massachusetts

Blaine Not a 92 Candidate, Tanner Says in Interview

Corporal James Tanner told a Post reporter that Blaine’s friends hate a semi official Frank Leslie’s notice saying he won’t run. He warned Blaine could be nominated if silent and noted mood shifts before the convention. Tanner weighed Harrison Cleveland Hill and Farmers Alliance impacts on the race and referenced Secretary Noble and Pension Commissioner Raum. He quipped that Noble will find fault with his halo if heaven is reached.

Blaine Frank Leslie James Tanner Post Mr. Tanner United States Corporal Tanner Harrison Tanner Farmers’ Alliance South West Northwest Congress House Cleveland David B. Hill New York Hill New York State Noble Raum

Grippe Lessons From Health Department Editorial

The piece reviews epidemic grippe and its aftereffects, quoting physicians and a Burlington Vermont reader on Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy. It cites warnings about misusing whiskey and quinine, stresses vitality and nourishment, and urges preventive care to reduce fatalities.

Paine Materia Medica Robert S. Styles Burlington Styles

Obituary for Ira Hill Real Estate Dealer

Ira Hill died in this city Tuesday night at the residence of E. M. Bacon. He was 76, born in Ehot Maine, long active in business. Remains were taken to Saco for burial. he leaves a widowed and one married daughter.

Ira Hill E. M. Bacon Hill Ehot Saco Cew

BRIGGE GOOD WIS0 AND OTHERS MARRIAGES

Several marriage notices listed from Massachusetts towns. Brigge Good Wise announced in Cliftondale by Rev. J Horatio Pereat on April 29. Others include Burbank and Raddin in Cliftondale, Beebe and Cummings in Tyngsboro, Douglass Woodbury in Chelsea, Fall Byam in Charlestown, and Kerr Saul in South Framingham.

Brigge Good J. Horatio Pereat Iliam Brings Fannie Good Burbank Raddin Cliftondale Mass Charles Walters Eben A. Burbank Everett Sarah Raddin Beebe Cummings Tyngsboro William Brown Willard H. Beebe A Almas Comenin Groton Douglass Woodbury Chelsea Batgs Benjamin Hale Iee Florence A. Byam Charlestown Kerr—Saul South Framingham E. W. Virgin John Kerr Agnes E. Saul Milford

Obituaries Parade Across Cities for April 30

A column of obituaries lists deaths in cities including Boston Cambridge Charlestown Melrose Chelsea Nahant Roslindale and Roslindale with ages from 44 to 93. Notables include Adaline A Abbott Susan F Athearn William Spooner Coffin and Daniel J Scott among others with dates from April 27 to May 1 and locations in New Hampshire New Jersey and Bermuda.

N. H Jesse P. Bancroft Coffin William Spooner Cottin M.D. Currier Sarah E Gilman Currier Disney Melrose Christiana Disney Grant Mary Grant Gannett Cambridge William Whitworth Hannah Johnson Johnson Nahant E. Kirk Johnson Eader Camden N. J Mary F. Meader James V. Meader Albert Case Nelson Chelsea William Nelson Pierce Epping Elba Pierce East Lexington Fiti Hamilton Bermuda Thomas H. Pitt Truro Mass Reiscle Roslindale Eugene Keistle Scott Charlestown Daniel J Daniel Mary Scott

Dorchester Stone Contract Proposals Due May 7

The Superintendent of Streets invites sealed proposals from contractors to furnish stone to the Bird Street crusher Dorchester and for teaming stone from Bird Street crusher. Proposals close at 12 noon May 7 1891 and will be publicly opened. A certified check and performance bond are required. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. hh. H. Carter Superintendent of Streets.

Bird Street Dorchester Bird Street Crisher Hh. H. Carter City of Waltham Board of Aldermen Boston M. R. Leonard Charles F. Allen Waitham

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