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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1890

Page

2

Presbyterians in Saratoga Elect Mild Revisionist Moderator

In Saratoga on May 15 the 102d general assembly of the Presbyterians elected Dr. William E. Morse of Columbus as moderator by acclamation after a day of harmonious sessions. A major topic discussed was potential revisions to the creed and church governance, with reports from Dr. Joseph J. Smith and Dr. W. H. Roberts outlining constitutional amendments and changes to the Book of Discipline and directory for worship.

Saratoga 102D General Assembly Presbyterian Church William C. Roberts William E. Morse Columbus Herrick Johnson Agnew Philadelphia Roberts Howard Crosby Moore Assembly Joseph J. Smith Baltimore W. H. Roberts Cincinnati Reverts Church of Christ England

Castaway II Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend

About 20,000 spectators saw Castaway II win the Brooklyn Jockey Club handicap for three-year-olds and upward at Gravesend. Heavy track due to morning rain slowed others. Budge, Eric, and Come-to-Taw trailed in the final order after Castaway II won by six lengths with a 2 10 time under wet conditions.

New York Brooklyn Jockey Club Gravesend L. L Brooklyn Castaway II Bunn Badge Hayward Erie Warwick Los Angeles Barnes Cynosure J. Reagan Day Oritamme Anderson Vengeur Martin Sir Dixon Garrison Castaway Eric Castaway IL Budge Come-to-Taw Come- to-Tow Griflaine

Henry Mason dies. longtime Mason & Hamlin leader

Henry Mason president and treasurer of Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company dies at 58 in Boston area residence after months of illness. Born in Boston, he helped form the firm in 1854, oversaw organ and piano innovations, and expanded to New York and Chicago. Survived by wife Helen Augusta Palmer and four sons, with two in the family business. held bank directorships and club memberships. Funeral Sunday in Marblehead.

Henry Mason Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company Commonweath Avenue Mr. Mason Boston Lowell Mason Emmons Hamlin Mason & Hamlin New York Chicago Mason Home Savings Bank Central National Bank Algonquin Helen Augusta Palmer

Death notices for military and civic figures

Nelson H. Davis brigadier general U S A retired died of apoplexy on Governor's Island N Y while visiting friends He was born Sept 20 1821 in Oxford Mass and graduated US Military Academy in 1846 He served in the Mexican War and at Bull Run He later commanded the Seventh Massachusetts Volunteers. Julius Cutter died in Jaffrey N H aged 65 long public service and banking roles Oliver Bell Bunce editor and author of Appletons died in New York aged 62 Admiral du Petit Thouars of the French navy also died at Toulon

Nelson H. Davis U.S.A Governor’s Island N. Y General Davis Oxford Mass United States Military Academy Mexico Bull Run Massachusetts Volunteers Julius Cutter Jaffrey N. H Selectmen Benjamin Cutter Monadnock National Bank Monadnock Savings Bank Benjamin F. Cutter Jamaica Plain Oliver Bell Bunce Appleton New York Admiral du Petit-Thouars

A New Republican Move on Bill Debate Next Week

Washington May 15. The Republican majority adopted a new gag to rush the tariff bill with amendments offered and defeated, delaying paragraph-by-paragraph consideration. Speaker Reed backed the plan amid Democratic protests as votes on the previous question went 133 to 102 and the rule 129 to 93. Congressman ONeill proposed criminal penalties for alien contract labor violations, adding fines and imprisonment to the existing law.

Washington Major McKinney Reed Congressman O’ Neill

House Sets 11 O'clock Start and Full Tariff Bill Debate

In Washington May 15 the House, via McKinley, authorized meeting at 11, sent the tariff bill to full committee after journal and conference reports, and began open amendments from Paragraph 111 onward. Debates over the rules and dilatory tactics highlighted a clash between majority speed and minority freedom. The measure's fate hung on Wednesday noon reporting, with the day closing after passage of 139 private pension bills.

Washington McKinley Ohio Committee On Rules House Blount Georgia McKinney McMillin Islington K. M. Pulsifer Charles River Boston New England Garden City Massachusetts Samuel Bowles Alex Porter State St James F.C. Hyde Milk St

Teller Objection to the Silver Bill in Senate Debate

In Washington May 15 the Senate resumed work on the silver bill as Mr Teller argued against it. He warned the measure would raise silver prices and expand circulation only if the government bought the entire world’s silver output. He cited a global anti silver party and warned of higher debts, calling the bill a half way solution lacking real monetary reform.

WaAsu Hindon Senate Teller United States Great Britain Europe Eople Mr. Butler Mr. Teller Barnard Spinners’ Union Howard Lynn B. G. Patten & Co Knights of Labor International Union State Board of Arbitration Joseph Pettelle K. of L

Debate on silver coinage and monetary policy in the Senate

Senators argued over free and unlimited coinage of silver, citing historical money sufficiency as a driver of national progress. Teller testified prices fell due to underproduction rather than overproduction, while Coke urged silver coinage. Sherman proposed a national bank notes redemption account to fund note redemption from the Treasury.

United States Germany Allison Hume Rome Senate Counies Mr. Blair Mr. Teller Teller Coke Sherman Treasury National Bank

New Water Tower Delivers Show and Shower in Boston

The Kansas City built water tower arrived in Boston and underwent a test in Fort Hill square before fire officials and a crowd. The device features a hydraulically lifted main arm, three inch hose, and extended crank tower. a split base leak caused a sudden spray that drenched two hundred spectators including the board chairman. The test ended with repairs, a rainstorm rivaling the device, and a planned relocation to Bulfinch street.

Boston Fort Hill Square Board of Fire Commissioners Kansas City Murphy Bulfinch Street

Mason Builders Reject Labor Demand Amidst Looming Strike

Workers across multiple trades face mounting labor disputes as mason builders refuse a wage increase demanded by building laborers, signaling a potential strike. West End Street Railway workers plan a mass protest while several unions report new hires and arbitration outcomes in Lynn and Providence.

Mason Builders Master Builders’ Association Devonshire Street Caledonia Hall West End Street Railway Company Harrison Avenue Forester Hall Washington Street P. J. Maguire Philadelphia Steam Fitters’ Association St. Stephen’s Hall Frank Patterson Stone Masons Carroll Hall Sailors and Firemen’s Union Commercial Street

West Chop Growth and Success as a Summer Home

A New England coast village, West Chop on Martha's Vineyard, garners attention for its development. Trustees linked to water works and transport promoted The Cedars inn and cottages, plus shell roads, with investors like Charles C. Jackson and Dr. Weld. The first season sold many lots. summer visitors include Mrs. Shattuck and Senator Pettigrew. the goal is health and quiet rest rather than showy displays.

East New England West Chop Martha's Vineyard William Minot, Jr Francis Peabody, Jr Stephen M Alex. S. Porter State Street Charles C. Jackson Francis M. Weld Charles B. Gookin John Homans Charles P. Greenough Er. L. Young Auburndale William E. Wilson Cambridge the Cedars I. C. Shattuck Peter C. Brooks Walter Hunnewell Wellesley Charles F. Bates St. Louis 5. E. Winslow Cincinnati T. G. Hunt New Bedford R. F. Pettigrew Sioux Falls

Reception to Murat Halstead in Brooklyn

Murat Halstead newly in charge at the Standard Union was feted at the Union League Club in Brooklyn with about two hundred leading Republicans in attendance.

Brooklyn N. Y Murat Halstead Standard Union Union League Club

Hewitt Son Arrest Shocks Madison Square Theatre Crowd

Peter Cooper Hewitt ex mayor Hewitt's son was arrested after a confrontation near Madison Square Theatre. A cabman struck Hewitt, Hewitt struck back, police roughing him up as bystanders protested. Ex mayor vows to file charges against officers.

Peter Cooper Hewitt Hewitt New York Madison Square Theatre Ladies’ Orchestra James D. ‘Townsend Jewitt Townsend Police Board

Republicans in third district approve no nominee for Randall seat

Philadelphia May 15 delegates to the Republican convention in the third district voted it inexpedient to nominate a candidate for the seat made vacant by the death of Samuel J Randall. A fragmentary line about Pegruvian NERVE Compound for insomnia appears.

Philadelphia Samuel J. Randall

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