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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1890

Page

2

feeble protest from New England on McKinley tariff vote

Washington May 16 The New England delegation voiced only a feeble protest against the McKinley tariff bill as they pressed for sectional considerations on lamp chimneys flax tow and third class wools. Major McKinley moved to push amendments with limited debate while Democrats demanded explanations. Henderson led a Republican revolt over high rates, and the lead ore free-list vote could hinge on Democratic attendance.

Washington New England General Henderson Iowa Candler Lodge Massachusetts Greenhalge Major McKinley Henderson House McKinley Bland Missouri Bayne Pennsylvania Germany New York United States Mr. Henderson Mr. McKinley Butterworth Ohio Adams Hopkins Hill Ofllinois Dunnell and Lind Minnesota Morrill Kansas Laws Nebraska Sweeney Kerr, Lacey Reed and Deliver McMillin Mansur

Tariff Debate on Lamp Chimneys and Silver Policy

The Senate and House clash over currency and silver measures as the tariff bill moves. arguments from Sherman against free coinage clash with calls to boost money backed by bullion. In the House, amendments seek to raise lamp chimney duties while defending domestic producers. Several tariff provisions on glass goods sugar yarns carpets and burlaps are debated and adjusted before a House recess.

Senate Amendments Clash Over Silver Bill Provisions

In the Senate Messrs Sherman and Plumb debated proposals on the silver bill. Sherman offered a Treasury covering substitute for his earlier amendment regarding funds held for bank note redemption. Plumb sought to add a limit of 110 million dollars on funds in the Treasury, asserting it would constrain Treasury payments.

WaAshination Sherman Treasury National Bank Treasury Department Plumb Mr. Sherman Mr. Plumb

Mining disaster at Ashley yields many dead and unidentifiable

At Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 16 rescuers recovered six blackened bodies and thirteen more burned remain unidentifiable as efforts paused by gas. Fire Boss Allen died after being rescued yesterday. Six men still trapped in the fatal chamber with rescue to resume at daybreak.

Wilkessarre Penn Ashley Allen Beccne

RAILROAD Rulings And Talks Highlight May Rail News

In Elm Pennsylvania Judge Gunnison upheld a traineras rail rule ruling that Caldwell on a limited train with a local ticket had no claim for damages. Milwaukee reports the sale of several railways to the Chicago Milwaukee system for 600000 in cash and 250000 in other property. Summer Outings guide to New Hampshire via Merrimac Valley route issued by Concord Montreal railroad. Southern California rail directors elect Magoun as president with Hellman replacing Hellman. Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago track expansion planned before the World’s Fair. East Tennessee Virginia Georgia reports 120104 dollars in first week gain, 25135 more than prior period. St Louis San Francisco directors organize for year and plan July 21 stockholder meeting to vote 10 million capital increase.

Gunnison Caldwell Granite State Salleye New Hampshire Merrimac Valley Concord Montreal Railroad George W. Store New England Concord & Montreal Washington Street Boston New York St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad E. F. Winslow Henry _L. Morrill T. W. Little Auburndale Newton Shere Garden City Massachusetts Samuel Bowles Alex Porter State St James I. C. Hyde Milk St

Wistful Chicago Triumphs Over Boston in Quick Classic

Anson and his Colts defeated the Boston nine in a sharp pitching duel at the South End grounds. Hutchinson baffled Boston hitters, with Kittredge, Nichols, and Wilmot delivering key support. Chicago tallied in the first and eighth, while Boston never reached third base.

Chicagos N. L Bostons Anson Colts Chicago South End Grounds Hutchinson Boston Tucker Kittredge Brodie Nichols Earle Smith Wilmot Burns Ganzel Cooney Long Carroll Andrews Carryll R. BH R.bh Ee Cooney Twecker Sullivan O'Ganzel McGarr Hutchson Bennett Kittridge O Mchols Hutchingon Nichola McDermott

Clevelands Rout Boston in Rainy Congress Street Game

The Cleveland nine crushed Boston 10 to 4 on Congress street as Gruber pitched poorly and Kilroy held the mound for Cleveland. Delehanty and Tebeau each doubled twice with Browning homering, while Stovey and Nash aided Boston with timely hits and stolen bases. Weather and loose fielding marked a rough afternoon, with a miniature tornado blowing through the stands and umpire chatter flaring among players.

Brooklyns N. L Pittsburgs Brooklyn Byrne Washington Park Weed Fittaburis Brooklyne Fittsburgs Attetes Clark Caruthers Wilson Baker Foutz Biker Coliina Talls Rooklyns Lynch Clevelands P. L Bostons Congress Street Kilroy Kelly Boston Gruber Sutcliffe Cleveland Battery Browning Delehanty Tebeau Cleveland Nash Houstons Brown Stovey Keily Brouthers Stricker Larkin Radford Twitchell Irwin Richardson R. B Richa'sor OlQuinn Sutehilfe Trvin Pilroy Bostund Cereeceet O Mostons Nateliffe Knight Jones Trune

Cincinnati Nationals Cruise Over Phillies In Lopsided Win

Cincinnati Nationals defeated the Philadelphia team 5 to 0 as Rhines pitched well for Cincinnati while Gleason struggled. Phillies had four hits with one double, and errors favored Cincinnati. Attendance was 1664.

Cincinnatis N. L Philadelphias Philadelphia Cincinnati Nationals Rhinos Phillies Gleason Atterina Rhines Hardwin Schriver Larerons Viiladelphias Reilly Knight Muskine Thompson Mullane

Obituary notices for Soule Maxwell and Drummond in Lynn region

Samuel R. Soule of Lynn dies at home after brief illness aged 82 native of Freeport Missouri. He mined gold in California then ran a grocery and hotel business for 35 years and opened Lynn’s first ice cream saloon. He belonged to Bay State Lodge Odd Fellows and leaves a widow and two sons. William B Maxwell of Salem dies at City Hospital at 65 after long illness. Lawyer and writer born in Boston who lived in Worcester and Salem, once in the Salem Light Infantry, member of Tabernacle Congregational Church. Judge Thomas Drummond ex United States Circuit Court dies at 81 in Wheaton Maine. Born Bristol Maine, Bowdoin graduate 1830, practiced law in Philadelphia then Galena and Chicago, federal judge 34 years, retired 1884.

Samuel R. Soule Lynn Hotel Nahant Mr. Soule Freeport California Bay State Lodge of Odd Fellows William B. Maxwell Salem Maxwell Boston Worcester Salem Light Infantry Tabernacle Congregational Church Thomas Drummond United States Circuit Court Wheaton Bristol Bowdoin College Philadelphia Galena Ill Chicago

Accidents by electric cars in Boston sparks protest

A Boston citizen warns that the West End Railway monopoly endangers public safety as three electric car accidents appear in the Transcripts. He laments high speeds, insufficient brakes, and calls for equal highway rights for pedestrians, wagons, and horsemen amid city governance disputes.

West End Railway Company Trans.cript Shawmut Avenue Transcript Warzen Bradford West End Railway Boston

Boston Man Dies by Gas Self Destruction at Hotel

C A Howard, a Boston commercial traveller of 190 Congress street, killed himself this morning at the Commercial Hotel by turning on the gas in his room. He appears to have been despondent over losing a post.

Curiaco C. A. Howard Boston Commercial Congress Street

Varney & Co. Warns Union Over Price Cut Threat

In Lyon on May 16, C W Varney & Co warns the Jasters Protective Union to reduce lasting shoe prices or the firm will adopt a lasting machine to stay competitive. B G Patten strikers return to work and harmony returns at the factory amid debate over labor prices and labor controls. Local union meetings discuss working conditions for West End street railway staff, job printing pressmen, iron moulders, grinders, horseshoers, harness makers, and carpenters, with new initiations and upcoming mass meetings noted.

Lyon Srecta AL C. W. Varney & Co Jasters’Protective Union B. G. Patten Harry Moulton International Union Knights of Labor Knights of Abor West End Street Railway Foresters’ Hall Washington Street Roxbury West End Company En Wno Messrs. Anslow and Thompson Organization Committee Central Labor Union Boston Pressmen’s Hall Adams Cylinder Union Webb Iron Moulders’ Union 106 Grand Army Hall San Francisco Union Granite Cuttern’ Union Howard Street Horseshoers’ Union No. 6 Evans Hall Wells Memorial Hall Harness Makers’ Union Elm Street Sessson Carpenter Builders Master Builders Devonshire Street Carpenters

Steamer Race Tale Debunked by Rival Lines

An afternoon paper claimed the Puritan of the Fall River line raced the Connecticut of the Stonington line off Newport and beat it to New York by an hour. Both lines deny racing and say their ships were not in condition for speed tests, noting their newer vessels have distanced rivals before.

Fall River Newport Connecticut Stonington New York the Post Boston Great Palace Fall River Line Puritan

Juvenile gang detained after confectionery break in Miller & Co

Officers McCauly and Cadizan arrested Thomas Salmon Neil Calahan Dennis McLaughlin and Anna Calahan on breaking and entering at Miller Co confectionery stores on Portland Merrimac Canal streets. The youths, aged nine to thirteen, were detained awaiting disposition. exact candy stolen unknown.

McCauly Cadizan Thomas Salmon Neil Calahan Dennis McLaughlin Anna Calahan Miller & Co Portland Street Michael Fl N Merrimac Street O. B. Dazzelie Canal Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Makes the Weak Strong

Hood's Sarsaparilla builds up worn down health by naturally restoring appetite purifying blood and strengthening body nerves mind and digestion. Testimonies from Grace Bratt of Gallipolis Ohio and J H Pearce superintendent of Granite Railway Co Concord New Hampshire praise improved health energy headaches dizziness and spring vitality after use.

Hood Grerace Bratt Gallipolis Ohio

Auction Sales by Ranill Hanshaw & Co

Ranill Hanshaw & Co. auctioneers brokers and appraisers located at 42 Congress Street corner Exchange Place offer auction sales services.

R. L. Day & CO RANILL H#aNsHAW & CO Conygress Street Corner Exchange Place the Exchange New York The Exchange Cyrus L. Harris & CO Deane Street

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