Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1891

Page

5

The Nation's Finances and Tariff Questions

The article discusses fiscal policy and treasury concerns, exploring four and a half per cent bonds and national bank funds. It reports on Barbados import duties, sugar exports, and potential tariff changes to align with U S policy, urging timely guidance from Washington and ministerial consultation. It notes current imports and a revenue estimate around £37000 and requests copies of the tariff for review.

States United States Barbados Len Washington

Barbados Desires Reciprocity With the United States

The article discusses U S treasury issues as of May 13 with Mr Reed's Congress, Foster and thePresident, plans to continue 4 1/4 per cent bonds, potential bond purchases, and possible withdrawal of bank deposits to influence circulation. It notes risks of bond prices rising and timing of any bank calls, with the goal of stabilizing finances and meeting obligations.

Foster Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

Boston Custom House Changes Amid Reductions in Staff

The Treasury announces across the Boston Custom House a total salary cut of about $23,000 with $5,000 trimmed in the appraiser’s office. New appointments include Daniel Wiley at $1,600, Lyman Clark and Edwin Stearns at $1,000 and $875 respectively, and Peter Riley added as porter. Several positions are discontinued or abolished as part of reorganization to meet reduced appropriations and tariff-driven workload declines.

Boston Custom House Beard Foster Spaulding Congress Appraiser Stearns Treasury Department Washington Boston Mass J. Thomas Leary Daniel D. Wiley Lyman C. Clark Edwin M. Stearns William P. Pousland Arthur A. Kingman Charles G. Fitch Henry W. Kimball Opener Packer E. M. Stearns Peter Riley Porter Michael Haver Charles Foster

Barbados Reciprocity Letter From Governor to Secretary

Walter J. Sendall governor of Barbados sends a letter to Lord Knutsford, secretary of state, concerning reciprocity with the United States under a Section 3 act. The Bureau of American Republics furnishes the documents related to this diplomatic exchange. The communication discusses trade terms and policy alignment between Barbados and the United States.

Barbados Bureau of American Republics Walter J. Sendall United States Lord Knutsford Act of the United

The Carriers Eight Hour Law Fight at Post Office

The Post Office Department interprets the eight hour law to require fifty six hours weekly for carriers with nine hour days six days a week and Sunday added to reach an average of about nine hours twenty minutes. Major Pollock argues for extra pay only after nine hours on weekdays, sparking carrier opposition and potential court challenges. Some carriers face suspensions for overtime abuse while clerks lack hour limits, prompting calls for revision or repeal.

Post Office Department Major Pollock Pullock Pollock

Governor urges general law for safe deposit trust companies

Governor Russell urges passage of a general law to govern incorporation of safe deposit loan and trust firms, arguing eight charters granted recently are insufficient. He cites risks of mixing banking and other activities and favors supervision by savings bank commissioners under a broad statute rather than special acts. He has allowed the year's special charters to become law without approval to avoid endorsing special legislation.

Russell Governor Russell Savings Banks Commissioners of Savings Banks Ciizens’ Association Harding Citizens’ Association Massachusetts West End Street Railway Company Boston Baltimore William Power Wilson Dwight Braman F. A. Osborn

Raum Holds Post as Pension Chief Amid Secretaries Watch

Pension Commissioner Raum remains in office as Secretary Noble declines to act yet on charges filed before Congress. Noble cites presidential authority for any moves and notes no current basis to judge the Pension Office administration. Raum’s illness and West travels are explained, and his tact is praised as easing relations with Noble. The President faces other priorities after his return.

Raum Noble Committee of Congress General Raum Tanner Secretary Noble Est

Prices Rise In Farm Market Says U S Department

The Agriculture Department report shows over a year a 100 percent rise in corn and oats, above 30 percent in wheat, 32 percent in Chicago beef and 34 for Texans, with all cereals and meats advancing. Official letters describe a cheerful tone nationwide, citing underproduction and world wheat shortage. The report hints at strong foreign demand and believes current farm prices are promising investments.

Department of Agriculture Chicago

White House Ladies Sail for Europe in June

Mrs McKee and Mrs Russell Harrison plan to sail for Europe in the first week of June. Mrs Harrison will leave the Presidential party in Omaha today and stay with her parents and baby daughter until sailing, then proceed to New York.

White House McKee Russell Harrison Europe Presidential Arty Omaha New York

Obituary of William Ladd of Lancaster New Hampshire

The Honorable William L. Ladd of Lancaster New Hampshire died Tuesday night. Born in Dalton in 1830 and Dartmouth College graduate 1855, he practiced law, served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court bench from 1870, later became a justice of judicature, and held the official post as reporter of Supreme Court decisions until his death. He left a widow, two sons and a daughter. Captain F A Hosmer, a sea captain born in Camden Maine in 1823, died yesterday in this city after commanding the steamer Sorrento for the Frenchman's Bay Company.

William 8. Ladd Lancaster N .H Dalton Dartmouth College Walbridge A. Field Massachusetts Greenleaf Clark Minnesota Nelson Dingley Maine A. A. Abbott Salem Mass Berns & Fletcher Coos County Colebrook Supreme Court Dartmouth F. A. Hosmer Camden Sorrento Frenchman’s Bay Company

Homeopathic Fair dazzles with art, baskets, and confections

The Homeopathic Fair at Horticultural Halls thrives with brisk sales and evening dancing that boosts funds for the Homeopathic Dispensary. Photos of divines, roses by Horace G. Dunham, Samoan baskets, Indian rooms, and candy tables attract visitors. Nurses sell bonbon pills from the Newton table as donations flow.

Horace G. Dunham Samoan Islands America San Francisco Herbert C. Clapp Thomas Huyler Richardson Carrie Bullings Miss Stockwell Jack Gardner Fred Ames

Mountain Climbers Meeting Elects New Members

The 120th Appalachian Mountain Club corporate meeting at MIT last evening elected new corporate members including G. Brown Chandler and Miss Lizzie A. Smith. Rev. Henry C. Spaulding gave an illustrated lecture on Landscape in Literature Nature and Art. A loan of geographical appliances from Brooklyn Institute was exhibited at Winslow's Rink in Boston free to the public 9 am to 6 pm through the 30th inst.

Appalachian Mountain Club Institute of Technology KR. F. Curtis Henry C. Spaulding G. Brown Chandler Manchester N. H P. M. Harwood Pleasant Avenue Somerville Warren G. Hills Seaverns Avenue Jamaica Plain Hannah R. Hudson Canal Street Woburn Sidney Moulthrop James Street Edwin H. Park Western Avenue Lynn Henry H Piper Marshall Street Lizzie A. Smith High Street Newburyport Joseph Bb Walker North Main Street Concord N.H Abram I. Smith Union Park

Oakman and Cope land wed at church residence

Elmer P. Oakman and Elizabeth Cope land were married last evening at Dr. Little's residence of the Second Church. A small gathering of personal friends attended and the couple left for Atlantic for their reception at their new home.

Oakman Copeland Elmer P. Oakman Elizabeth Copeland Little

Appleton Academy Alumni Hold Second Reunion in New Ipswich

The Appleton Academy alumni and former teachers gathered in New Ipswich on a sunny afternoon with 175 attendees. President John Herbert led a dinner and reminiscences, naming notable participants and reading reflections as plans for a 1892 reunion were set.

Appleton Academy John Herbert Academy New Ipswich N.H W. A. Preston J. H. Hardy C. H. Amsden J. W. Churchill C. H B. Burns Let H H. Keeler Myron W. Whitney Timothy Perry E. W. Westgate Charles E. Houghton Stephen Henry Thayer Churchill Amos J. Blake Spose Amos A. Parker Fitzwilliam N. H Charles H. Amsden Penacook Cecil F. P. Bancroft N.d Andover J. Wesley Churchill Charles F. Emerson Hanover John H. Hardy Arlington Hosea Kingman Bridgewater Amasa Norcross Fitchburg Albert EF. Pillsbury Somerville Arthur B. Hitchcock Brookline

Customs Decisions on Protests Against Duty Assessments

The Board of General Appraisers affirms the collector's duties on several protests. Leeson & Co. fail to gain lower 20 percent ad valorem on wood rollers, Goodwin's metal boxes with matches upheld at 46 percent, Weir & Co. wage 12 cents per square yard and 50 percent on worsted dress goods, Coates Bros. books at 35 percent, Murphy & Co. coaching watches at 45 percent, Soerburn on plate glass at 5 percent higher Boston rate, Somerset Potters Works cast iron floor plates at 12-1/2 cents a pound, and Shepard Norwell & Co. protests under McKinley bill affirmed. The public discussion notes legislative interest in street railway taxation with two letters published.

Board of General Appraisers Boston J. R. Leeson & Co Henry Goodwin J. D. Weir & Co Coates Bros P. #. Murphy & Co R. Soerburn New York Somerset Potters Works Shepard, Norwell & Co Board of Appraisers

Old High School Boys Form New English Association

The English High School Association held its first meeting since incorporation in the Montgomery Street schoolhouse library. About thirty alumni attended with retiring president Charles F. Wyman presiding. Curtis Guild was named president, though absent. other officers include F. A. Waterhouse vice president W. H. Moriarty secretary W. A. Aldrich assistant secretary and W. H. Partridge treasurer.

English High School Association Montgomery Street Charles F. Wyman Francis Boyd W. H. Lord Thomas Garfield W. A. Aldrich R. C. Waterston Thomas Gatfield Wyman Curtis Guild F. A. Waterhouse W. H. Moriarty W. H. Partridge Lyman B. Greenleaf C. H. Brigham C. L. Urrill Messrs. May Carter

Mr Harris's Recital Enthralls Brunswick Audience

Wadsworth Harris, renowned dramatic reader, presented a varied program at Hotel Brunswick last night. The forte included Not in the Programme Aunty Doleful's Visit and The Light Over the Range. He departs for Europe next Saturday to spend the summer and join Madame Mojeska's company in the fall.

Harris Wadsworth Harris Hotel Brunswick Mr. Harris Colliers Doleful Europe Madame Mojeska

Norwegian Celebration in Boston Monday May 18 1890s

Norwegians in Boston plan a general May 17 celebration delayed to Monday the 18th with Cotillion Hall events. A framed address to Professor Horsford honors his work on Norse settlement near Boston a thousand years ago. Performances include Norwegian songs, Horsford speech, orchestral music, and a ball to close.

Boston Cotillion Hall Mechanics’ Building E. N. Horsford Cambridge Horsford Sigrid Anget Lunde Ole Bull Harry Randall New York

Marriages in Massachusetts from May 11 to 12

In Medfield on May 12, Lester W Blood wed Carrie L Wright per Rev N T Dyer. In Hudson on May 12 George Apsleyarden and Blanche Cushman Iuiman wed per Rev Hilary Bygrave. In Boston May 11 Perry W Roberts of New York City wed Irene M Everett of Boston per Rev Edward A Horton. In Somerville May 12 William Shannon wed Malvina Desordia per Rev George W Durell.

Blood—Wright Medfield N. TI. Dyer Lester W. Blood Carrie L. Wright Reardon—Harriman Hudson Mass Hilary Bygrave Belmont George Apsleyarden Blanche Cushman Iuiman Roberts—Everett Edward A. Horton Perry W. Roberts New York City Irene M. Everett Boston Shannon Desordia Somerville George W. Durell William Malvina Desordia

Obituary notices from multiple New England towns

In this city Mary Jane Aldrich aged 59 died the 13th. Carrie E Dale 56 wife of J B Gardner died at Highlandville the 12th. George W Gerrish 68 died the 12th. Captain F A Hosmer 67 died in this city the 13th. Jane Loring of Concord Mass died the 13th. Martha A Mowry Roxbury died the 12th wife of Lucius Mowry. Mary A Perry widow of O H Perry Andover died at Cambridge the 12th. Oliver Wheeler 95 years 9 months died at Ashby May 13 funeral May 15 at 2 p.m. Relatives invited.

Aldrich Mary Jane Aldrich Gardner Highlandville Carrie E. Dale J. B. Gardner Gerrish George W. Gerrish Hosmer F. A. Hosmer Loring Concord Mass Jane Loring David Susanna King Mowry Roxbury Martha A Lucius Mowry Perry Cambridge Mary A. Perry O. H. Perry Andover Wheeler Ashby Oliver Papa Wheeler

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Incorporations of Safe Deposit, Loan and Trust Companies H. C. Spaulding Post West End OLD High School Old Cambridge College Yard Beck Main Quincy Harvard Streets Moring Harvard Street Harvard Prescott Streets Harvard Square Main Streets J. Murray Howe School Street British Medical Journal Apollinaris Table Waters the Apollinaris Co., LD London Eng City Notices City OF City Hall Nathaniel J. Rust Postoffice Square Washington Street Murdock Huntington Avenue Oliver Street Franklin Street A. L. Murdock Milk and Devonshire Streets J. H. Kazar Equitable Building Boylston Street Herbert L. Perry Milk St John F. Perry State St Washington Street Corner No. 1 Devonshire Street Adams Sq J. Comer Niles Building Beacon Tremont School Court Streets William C. Peters Congress Street Francis Wilson Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Wolves of Boston Museum R. M. Field Tremont Theatre Abbey &Schoeffel E. S. Willard A. M. Palmer Henry Arthur Jones Judah Park Theatre Helen Barry Hollis Cuties Isaac B. Rich Richard Jed Colden Prouty Dora Wiley Augustin Daly John Jeffries & Sons Atkinson House Furnishing Company Portland Ry O Court House Pemberton 8 Roundy & Hobbs Court Street HULL Oregon House Z. T. Harrington Ocean House Swampscott Marcellus W. Carter Marblehead Neck Boylston Dearborn North Shore John Dunloi Nlop Island House Ss. W. Harbor Mt. Desert Island H. H. Clark the Blynman Crescent Beach House Magnolia Warren F. Knowlton Amanda S. Perkins Pigeon Cove Cape Ann Robinson Western Union Telegraph Hawthorne Inn East Gloucester New House Godiorn Stacy Dan’l F. Knowlton Crand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Prip Alexander Salvins Howard Athenium Gramd Homoeopathic Dispensary NEW Publications Trowbridge Son Ise Emerson Emerson and Oliver Ditson Company LA Grippe Cyrus Epson Health Department D. Appleton & Co., Publishers Bonn St Amos Binney Eroom Exchange Building West Newton Samuel Barnard Pinckney Street Herbert Clark Kilby Street
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication