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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1889
Page
5
A provocative proposal argues for Canada’s incorporation and Cuba’s addition as a U S territory. The piece references presidential reaction, a Buddy Hue gag on the president’s face, two Supreme Court decisions, and Bell Telephone case context shaping the debate.
Secretary Blaine commented on potential U S gains of Canada and Cuba. He warned against forcing Canada via Congress, noted possible future intent, and favored Cuba for strategic Gulf access. He suggested Cuba might remain territorial rather than state, keeping federal control while allowing local legislature. He had not decided on next session to pursue legislation.
The article reports President Harrison in excellent health, denying rumors that office seekers affect his health. It notes his fatigue from long standing but quickly recovered with rest, and describes his rosy complexion and energetic gait after a White House visit following a river trip.
The Supreme Court affirmed the California ruling on Chae Chang Ping v. collector of the port of San Francisco. It held Congress may abrogate a treaty and exercise power to exclude aliens deemed dangerous, a matter not for judicial review but political department authority.
Senator Cullom of Illinois in town to discuss the competition between American and Canadian railroads. The commerce committee will hold a hearing in Boston on July 5 and visit Montreal to examine canal discriminations. The panel seeks a plan for US railroads to reach the Pacific without violating the interstate commerce law. Various restrictive measures have been proposed but face little support.
Ex-Solicitor-General Jenks has accepted the government case against the Bell Telephone Company. A motion to appoint an examiner will be made in Boston on Monday. The case will be pursued vigorously despite a change in administration.
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Hradley, awarded the executors of Myra Clark Gaines the sum of 576000 against the city of New Orleans for the use of property sold by the city and recovered by Mrs Gaines after long litigation. The lower court’s $1,300,000 judgment for use of the unimproved property was not concurred in.
Secretary Noble orders thorough inquiry into reports that settlers are unlawfully entering the Sioux reservation awaiting negotiations for land cession. He emphasizes the clear law governing occupancy by unauthorized persons and vows prompt enforcement if needed.
Theodore Roosevelt of New York took the oath as civil service commissioner. The board, as constituted, includes Charles Lyman of Connecticut Hugh B Thompson of South Carolina and Theodore Roosevelt of New York. After qualification, the board elected Lyman president.
The New Wharf of the Old Colony Steam Boat Company at Fall River is now so advanced that Newport has been discontinued as the boat terminus, with steamers running to and from Fall River.
A Samoa report from Apia dated April 27 describes hull damage to the Trenton with divers unable to assess full injuries. The Vandalia battery is being removed, safes recovered, and Nipsic repairs underway after a failed rudder. Mataafa and Tamasese agree to a temporary truce until Berlin conference ends, with proclamations enforcing orderly streets after dark.
A summary from The Work of Alumni Associations report details Smith Vassar Wellesley and Boston University alumnae activity. Vassar reports multiple scholarships gymnasium funding Maria Mitchell endowment and instrument repair gifts with ongoing fund raising. Chicago West branch adds a $6000 scholarship and alumnae trusteeships and local alumnae groups. Smith notes gymnasium upgrades library cataloguing and department gifts with three trustees elected and two local groups. Wellesley highlights a Durant scholarship Norumbega cottage fund Chapel Building Fund and Alumnae Register. Boston University alumnae guide funds for women’s education and loan library with substantial annual giving and a new trustee appointment.
The piece analyzes Mr. Brackett's past liquor votes and the impact of Prohibitionist Republicans on his gubernatorial bid. It notes H. H. Faxon’s sharp critique, the faction’s leverage at caucuses, and the risk to Brackett from prohibition opposition. It also cites past Prohibition vote margins and suggests Crapo’s nomination may hinge on prohibition dynamics.
Springfield editor James B. Smith of the Republican was shot and killed by his brother in law, Warren F. Sturtevant, who mistook him for a burglar while burglars entered Sturtevant’s house. Smith, Harvard graduate and son of civil engineer Heman Smith, lived with his wife and infant daughter. the tragedy occurred as Sturtevant, 22, fired in fear.
The New York market showed firm sentiment especially in grangers with Nat Jones a major buyer signaling Western strength. London and New York funds eyed Atchison and other rails after month settlements, while the St Paul refinancing and Oregon proxies drew attention. The article notes bank reserves, wheat withdrawals for export, and new management shifts at Edison Polyfrm with a June start.
News from San Francisco dated May 12 reports the steamer Monongahela, left San Francisco February 18 for Samoa with a full cargo of fleet stores, reached Apia April 6 and Pago Pago was visited under Rear Admiral Kin n erly. Washington says reporters now question the failure to telegraph the port arrival. An inquiry into the reporting lapse is likely.
Howes Norris declares himself a Crapo man and outlines Crapo strong in state, with temperance stance and legal and banking credentials. He predicts Crapo leads among Republicans, with support from southern Berkshire Worcester counties and anti-Bates factions, while Democrats field a strong ticket.
Dr A L A Toboldt of the University of Pennsylvania reported at the Ninth International Medical Congress that among thirty cases treated with genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt powder for conditions from constipation to rheumatism twenty six were cured, three improved, one not long enough treated. Average four weeks. The salt, an aperient laxative and diuretic, purifies blood and improves complexion. Genuine product exported in blue cartons by Eisner & Mendelson Co New York. one bottle mailed for one dollar. Lectures mailed free.
Hollis Street Theatre features Lottery of Love with 7:45 start. Tickets available for Leave Man. Bark Theatre presents Captain Swift and A Dare Secret at 7:45. Boston Theatre shows H M S Pinafore at 8. Cyclorama 541 Tremont stages Custer's Last Fight. Howard Atheneum offers Lost in New York at 8. Grand Opera House runs Herminie with matinee 2 and show 7:45.
Bene Jan Carpets and Lewis J Bird & Co conduct sales at 8 and 10 30 a m Horatio Harris Co offers 8 paints Real Estate Samuel Hatch Co at 4 p m Fruit Jona Bigelow Co starts 7 a m Students note these are sales notices with times and consignors rather than finished bids The listing covers multiple goods and firms with scheduled moments across the day
Beaten by time and distance the list records multiple obituaries from Brookline Worcester Somerville Brighton Cambridge Pasadena Manitou Springs and West Quincy across May 8 to May 13. Entries name Abby Carlisle Elizabeth Ford Maude Holman Philinda Lane Charles Morse Louisa McKenna John Putnam Harriet Peck Joseph Scott and Sarah Thayer with relations and ages.
R A Gunn M D dean and professor of surgery at United States Medical College editor of Medical Tribune and author of Gunn's Handbook lauds Warner's Safe Cure for Bright's disease calling it a solvent of albumen soothing inflamed membranes cleansing debris from tubuli uriniferi and preventing tissue metamorphosis he commends the remedy.
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