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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1891
Page
5
Indications point to a strong backing for the unnamed candidate in the upcoming vote for Speaker. Analysts note signs of broad support across party lines and potential momentum from key committees and allies.
Washington May 5 A special report notes strong support for Representative Crisp of Georgia for Speaker with backing from Mississippi Alabama South Carolina Virginia and Missouri. The article details regional blocs praise for Crisp loyalty to tariff reform and the likelihood he could secure a national majority with East and Atlantic Coast votes crossing paths with Western allies.
The Senate Finance Committee backs a cautious tariff inquiry after four years of tariff talk. McKinley act effects are limited and no full committee meeting is planned soon. Subcommittees may gather in New York to study administrative features, with Treasury and importers polled for impacts.
Judge Veazey tells the Post he supports Proctor for Vermont senator but will not seek the office himself. He notes long friendship with Secretary Proctor as a factor and says the governor will decide the appointment by November. He has no information on other candidates and has not visited Vermont to survey the field.
Justices Field and Bradley, past retirement age, will resign in October as the Supreme Court resumes oral arguments. Mr. Edmonds is believed to succeed Bradley and a Western jurist may be chosen to succeed Field.
The appraiser's office at the New York custom house plans over 100 removals, including appraiser Cooper. The President seeks a capable businessman replacement while political considerations loom. Mr S Wilbur, ex private secretary to Warner Miller, emerges as leading candidate to win Miller faction support and aid an autumn Republican win.
United States Treasurer Nebeker reports many applications for a consignment of subsidiary silver coins. Banks request amounts between 500 and 1000 dollars, with transportation offered free by express for 200 dollars or more or by registered mail for 70-dollar packages. Demand also grows for 10-cent pieces tied to a new metallic safe case.
A critical note on Paris of Today translated by Olga Flinch from Kaufmann, updated for contemporary landmarks and venues. It surveys old versus new Paris, the Eiffel Tower at night, boulevards life, theatres, literature remarks, and the balance of North versus South sensibilities in the portrait.
A Missouri observer details a train trip from Chicago toward Hannibal in April 1891. He notes train delays at Western avenue, crowded cars, heat, and quirky porter service, with vivid scenes of Quincy and Hannibal, river traffic, and encounters with Missourians debating indemnity. He observes race, labor, and social contrasts along the journey, ending with a wary reflection on Americans’ cooperation.
Dartmouth at Hanover announces provisional commencement appointments with valedictory to B S Gilman of Randolph Vermont and salutatory to E J C Lord of Limington Maine. Disputations feature John Abbott and W P Ladd while dissertations name German Romanticism by H H Kibbey and The New Atomic Theory by C H Willey.
A Joint Special Committee of Charlestown City Council met to hear citizens ideas for June 17 celebrations. They favored a parade with Major Egan as chief marshal, awaiting available appropriations before final funding. Previous year funds totaled 5000 dollars plus 350 from Foss and Babcock.
The obituary honors Archibald Codman a young priest from Roslindale whose brief but active ministry touched many. It speaks of his calm faith under illness and the deep influence on his flock especially the children, noting the sorrow of his premature death and the solace found in his steadfast Christian hope.
The Most Rev William Connor Magee D D archbishop of York died yesterday from influenza Born in Cork in 1821 he was appointed archbishop January 11 following the death of Archbishop Thomson in 1890 Previously he served as bishop of Peterborough since 1868 Educated at Trinity College Dublin he was famed for sermons at St Pauls Chapel Royal and Windsor and for a Lords speech against disestablishment He recovered from a grave illness six years ago or soу
The Democratic Club of Somerville held its first banquet in Union Hall with nearly 100 members and guests. Speeches by Sherman Hoar, Harvey N. Collison, John W. Corcoran and others praised Democratic principles, declared a statewide revival, and urged support for Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews while criticizing Republican interference and gerrymandering.
Remonstrance signatures printed in yesterday's Post oppose a proposed bill taxing street railway property and franchises. Prominent Boston figures and civic leaders listed include Francis A. Osborn, Louis D. Brandeis, Francis Parkman, Charles Curtis, and many others.
Six weeks after selling a pointer dog in Charlestown to a Bangor man the dog unexpectedly returned home to Mr. Joseph F. King, sitting in an easy chair and in good humor despite its long journey.
Mr Liam J Rolfe will give a talk at Chauncy Hall School today to Chau ncy Hall pupils. The event is held before the pupils attend the day seven program.
The New England School of Dramatic Instruction presented Nemo at Union Hall in its first stage performance. Limited space and inexperience led to roughness and weak dramatic construction with abrupt climaxes. Mr Itt led the company, others like George F. Farren and John W. Rose delivered notable turns. Miss Margaret Dodge impressed as Dorothy. A second performance could improve the production.
William Gray Brooks of Boston contributes an elaborate legal study on the killing of General Barrundia for United Service Magazine June. Winslow's Pilgrim Fathers in Holland pamphlet reaches a second edition and is now ready.
The Gypsy Moth Commission presented to the Governor a plan for its summer campaign including a district police squad system to inspect teams and outer district patrols. Experiments show nitric and sulphuric acids effective against eggs. Infested towns as of May 1 1891 include Lynn Chelsea Cambridge Somerville and others. Expenditures to April 20 amount to 4026 05 with projected costs to February 1 1892 at 74348 51.
In Dorchester on April 30 Davis A Littlefield of Milton wed Ann M Littlefield of Dorchester. In Boston on April 29 Horace T Currie wed Christina A Estey. In this city on May 2 John Swenson wed Carolina Wilholm. In Somerville on May 2 Harry Hudson White wed Alice May Williams.
A list of death notices and obituaries from Boston and surrounding towns. Names include J B French Thomas Ham W H Harrington George Kilborn James Q Marston Susan D Stetson Franklin N Thompson Rebecca N Kehew Lavina P Cole Fearing Thatcher Doraies Cass John D Young Archibald Codman and others. Details give ages dates and residences with minimal context.
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