Raum Claims Pensions Withheld On Completed Files
The Commissioner states there is no danger of a deficit as cases on completed files are considered false. The remarks address concerns over pension withholding and financial security.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1891
Page
2
Pension Office tied to withholding completed claims
Washington reports claim files show Secretary Foster directing against issuing certificates for completed pension cases to avoid a treasury deficit. Raum defends a daily reporting system proving no funds shortfall, noting large numbers issued under the 1890 act and denying any resignation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
The
Washington Gazette
Foster
Treasury
Gazette
Pension Office
Raum
New York
Washington
Evening Post
Commissioner Raum
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Veazey
Grand Army of the Republic
General Raum
Hese
Commissioner of Pensions
Roum
Chicago
Bureau
Southern tennis players in preliminary tourney action
Washington May 18 There was a large crowd at the south championship tennis tournament. Preliminary rounds completed with results from today include Woodward over Peter 6 1 10 8, Thompson over Jenkins 6 1 7 5, Hall over Chilton 6 2 6 2, Wright over Billings 3 6 6 4 6, and several defaults and later first and second round results among Woodward, Thompson, Hall, Wright, McCauley, Metcalf, and Mali confirming a crowded field and advancing players toward the final rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. P. Borden
W. G. Peter
Oscar R. Woodward
Robert P. Goodfellow
B. Kremon Pepper
Robert B. Brown
Oscar Woodward
Mervin Thompson
R. Jenkins
E. L. Hall
R. L. Chilton, Jr
S. B. Shiebly
F. R. Parks
M. R. Wright
H. M. Billings
Spring Rice
Valentine G. Hall
Charles G. McCauley
W. P. Metcalf
Death by Locust Swarm Destroys French Scientist in Algeria
In Algiers on May 18, M Kunckel Herculais, president of the Ethnological Society and a French Academy member, employed on a government locust plague mission, died after a locust swarm attacked him while he slept. He tried to flee and burned nearby bushes, but the swarm devoured his hair beard and necktie before his death was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
M Kunckel Herculais
Ethnological Society
Sidierai
M. Herculais
French Academy
Record of Fires Sweeps Perry and Other Towns
Fire reports across several states detail extensive losses on May 18. Perry New York sees a 100000 dollar blaze harming grocers and dry goods firms. Muskegon Michigan endures a three quarter mile firefront affecting 20 blocks with 1600 people displaced. Joliet Illinois and Terra Alta West Virginia report significant property and timber losses. New Haven Connecticut and Seattle Washington record individual building and barn damages, while Lamonte Kansas and nearby towns suffer block fires blamed on a gang of tramps and incendiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
N. Y
W. H. Jerrin
Smith & Sons
Olin
Williams & Co
Watertown
Theresa
Joliet
Ills
Joliet Enterprise Company
Terra Alta
W. Va
Cheat River Mountains
Oakland Village
Glen Fauts
Rockwell
Luzerne
North Cottage
George H. Rockwell
East WeyMouth
E. L. Whitmore
Essex Street
New Haven
Conn
Muskegon
Mich
New York
West 137Th Street
Seattle
Wash
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
Aqantista
J. A. Cote
Cushnoc Heights
How He Took $180 715 From Shoe and Leather Bank
AusBurn Maine May 18 The directors report defalcation of the bank cashier totaling 180 715 tied to misappropriated deposits and cashier’s checks. Irregularities include fictitious entries and inflated credits. Available assets from property total 62 107 plus 10 000 in other items. Bond of 20 000 reduces loss to 88 608. Surplus and profits show 51 183, impairing capital by 37 550. A 10 percent stock assessment of 40 000 will cover the impairment. Government handling criminal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausburrn
Shoe and Leather Bank
Stormy Brockton Aldermen meeting over alleged graft
May 18 Brockton special to the Post reports a heated Aldermen session. Alderman Emerson of Ward 6 moved to condemn acts as improper and seek an investigation into possible corruption. The Mayor set Wednesday evening for the probe into charges that a Ward 5 alderman solicited and obtained money related to city drainage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Board of Aldermen
Emerson
Wara 5
New York Navy Yard Chief Succeeds Retiring Admiral
Captain Henry Erben assumes command of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as Rear Admiral Daniel L. Braine retires. A ceremonial salute, Marine battalion parade, and full uniform offices marked the retirement, noting Braine as the third in rank in the navy, a 1846 midshipman who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars and hailed from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Erben
Uss.n
Daniel L. Braine
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York City
Veteran of Veterans Peters Dies at 91 in New Beprorp
Peter J. Peters aged 91, long regarded as the nation’s oldest Grand Army veteran, died in New Beprorp. Born in Germany in 1800, he served eight years in the German army before immigrating to the United States and enlisting on March 11, 1862, in Company L of the First Regiment Heavy Artillery at Camp Cameron. He served in Washington and was discharged March 16, 1863 after illness. He belonged to William Logan Rodman Post No.1, G. A. R., of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Beprorp
Peter J. Peters
Mr. Peters
Germany
Heavy Artillery
Camp Cameron
Cambridge
Washington
Peters
William Logan Rodman
Consul Says Rudini Misrepresented in Washington Interview
Rudini will be questioned in Washington as the Consul defends actions claiming he has been greatly misrepresented in prior interviews. The article notes the Consul asserts a clear portrayal of events and plans to present documentary evidence.
Corsican Boy Grimaldo Reports New Orleans Tragedy
In Washington a Corsican consul and his 14 year old son Gaspari Grimaldo arrive, recounting the New Orleans Hennessy killing and parish prison deaths. The consul defends his role, cites foreign tensions, and plans a Rome briefing for Marquis Rudini. Gaspari testifies about the jail escape and his father’s fate amid gunfire.
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Washington
Metropolitan Hotel
New Orleans
Hennessy
Signor Vorte
Gaspari Grimaldo
Asper Marchese
Grimaldo
Marchese
Consul Corte
Rome
Marquis Rudini
New York
Europe
Majestic
Berlin
Corte
United States
Italy
Shakespeare
Louisiana
Datta
Gaspari
Notting
Newton Cottage Hospital Sets Staff Eligibility Policy
At Newton Cottage Hospital Corporation meeting in Eliot Church chapel two proposals were considered. The first would strike out the clause limiting staff appointments to doctors who are Massachusetts Medical or Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society members. The second allowed staff eligibility for those society members or graduates of recognized medical schools. The latter amendment was adopted unanimously and the sense of the meeting was to withdraw resignations from Finance and Building Committee and the clerk and treasurer.
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Newton
Spectal
Newton Cottage Hospital Corporation
Eliot Church Chapel
Massachusetts Medical
Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Societies
Massachusetts Medical Or
Leeson
Home Club of East Boston Elects New Officers
The annual meeting at Central Hall East Boston elected officers for the Home Club of East Boston. President Sarah T. Leighton and Vice President Carrie D. Jewett lead a slate that includes secretary Elen Tomlinson, corresponding secretary Mary Gumes, treasurer Emma L. Feterson, and directors Dora L. Thatcher Abby D. Beale Mrs. A. Tallman Mary Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Club OF
East Boston
Central Hall
Sarah T. Leighton
Carrie D. Jewett
Elen Tomlinson
Mary Gumes
Emma L. Feterson
Dora L. Thatcher
Abby D. Beale
A. Tallman
Mary Day
Encyclical of the Pope on Social Questions Published
The long awaited encyclical is distributed to cardinals. It reviews church history with workers, analyzes present social and labor questions, and proposes church led solutions based on the Gospel. It urges state action to protect private property and welfare, supports Sunday rest, strikes, wages, and mutual aid societies.
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Rome
Labor and Capital amid Railway Union War Online
The May session of the Order of Railway Conductors reports an amendment to push merger with the Federation of Railway Employees, replacing a removed non strike clause and allowing the Executive Committee to order a strike when needed. Separately miners in OsKaloosa and Orrumwala face wage and strike tensions as talks loom and some work resumes amid charity aid and police guarding. A Milwaukee stonemasons strike ends with concessions, while Alaska postal service expands with a July 1 start on a full mail line to Unalaska via North American Company of San Francisco linking Sitka and Port Townsend.
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Str. Louis
Federation of
Oskaloosa
National Union
Muchakinook
Orrumwala
Alaska
Department
Territory of
North American Commercial Company of
San Francisco
Unalaska
Alaska Territory
Port Townsend
Sitka
United States
Newton Aldermen Approve Water Debt Increase and Spending
The Newton aldermen increase the water debt by 600000 and allocate 60100 for June expenses and 372.60 for water mains on several streets. They authorize selling 50000 in water bonds, refuse 32750 for a new almshouse, and send that to the Finance Committee. A hearing on River street track relocation for the Newton Street Railway reveals bribery allegations and witness testimony.
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Newton
Trowbridge Avenue
Crofts
Kingsbury
Hale
Cherry Streets
Michael Taffe
Maine shore line railroad aid vote narrowed by rainstorm
A May 18 rainstorm in Washington county delayed returns but results show a large majority backing 5 percent on 650000 for thirty years in aid of the Maine Shore Line Railroad. Callais voted Yea 786 Nay 46 with county totals Yea 8229 Nay 211. more towns likely raise the majority toward 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caalais
Washington County
Maine Shore Line
Callais
Bridge wreck reported near Albuquerque endangers trains
Mrs. A. A Center of Potsdam New York says a bridge on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad at Albuquerque fell last Friday. A passenger train two hours ahead was sent through the span and its passengers crossed a cut to meet a train on the opposite side. Center heard reports of twelve or fourteen deaths but no telegraphic confirmation has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
A. A Center
Potsdam
N. Y
W. W. Morgan
Atchison, Fopeka & Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Center
Mr Blaine Much Improved After Illness
New York May 18 Secretary Blaine was reported much improved tonight. He arose from bed and sat up for several hours and walked around his room without a cane. A bulletin from Dr. Dennis said he was getting very well, had a good night's rest, and his appetite and strength were returning as he planned to leave the city in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
Dennis
Prize Fight Ends In Draw At Bay State Club
In Lynn on May 18, Mulgarrity of Marblehead and Welsh of West Lynn, lightweights, battled 27 rounds before a draw for a $500 purse. The bout was halted by the police and a postfight brawl erupted among spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Bay State Athletic Club
Mulgarrity
Marblehead
Welsh
West Lynn
Frenchy No 1 Indicted in Carrie Brown Murder
New York grand jury indicts Ameer Ben Ali alias Frenchy No 1 for first degree murder in the April 24 Carrie Brown killing at the East River Hotel. The five counts in the indictment each carry strong evidence for conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenchy NO
New York
Ameer Ben Ali
Frenchy No 1
Carrie Brown
East River
Albany Ashore in Inland Sea Likely Total Wreck
Despatch from Shogo reports the steamer Albany en route from Hope to New York as ashore in the Inland Sea. The vessel is expected to be a total wreck with damage and salvage unlikely.
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Albany
London
Shogo
Hope
New York
Museum of Art to Open Sundays for Public
New York May 18 trustees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art decide to open the museum to the public on Sunday afternoons expanding weekend access to art and exhibitions.
Butler Chucks 2way Visit and Postal Service Reforms
The Postmaster General meets division chiefs to discuss postal needs. He notes rising demand for more mails and faster service, especially in Oregon and Washington. He urges merit over politics and hints at resignations for underperforming Republican postmasters after a potential committee trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Department
Oregon
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
Houses of
Congress
Scott
Obituary for Charles Houghton prominent Brookline lawyer
Charles Houghton a well known Brookline citizen and Boston patent lawyer died suddenly from apoplexy at his Brookline home 28 State street office in Boston. Born in Putney Vermont about sixty nine, he came to Boston in 1856 and practiced law briefly before focusing on patents for twenty years. He lived in Brookline, Jamaica Plain, then returned to Brookline in 1885. Survived by widow two sons Frederick L. and J. H. plus three daughters. one daughter married to A P B Richardson. Charles W Webster cousin of Daniel Webster died at his home in Boscawen Plain aged 64, leaving wife and son.
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Charles Houghton
Brookline
Boston
State Street
Linden Place
Putney
Houghton
Jamaica Plain
Frederick L
J. H
Florida
A. PB. Richardson
People’s Bank of
Poker rooms cleaned out at Charlestown fish market
Captain Gaskin and division 15 raided two rooms over a fish market at 242 Main street Charlestown last night around 11 o clock catching five men gambling. Furniture fixtures and gambling implements valued at 400 to 500 dollars were seized. William McDonald named as alleged proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Gaskin
Division 15
Main Street
Charlestown
William McDonald
Irish Charitable Society Honors Deceased Treasurer
President E A McLaughlin presided at Parker House over fifty members as the Irish Charitable Society unanimously passed resolutions on the death of John Conlon, late treasurer, to be sent to his family. Resolutions were prepared by Judge J A Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitable Irish Society
E. A. McLaughlin
The
Irish Charitable Society
Parker House
John Conlon
J. A. Burke
Foster's Bond Policy Negotiations Delayed Until July
The government plans to leave the 4 percent bonds undecided until about July 1 and may grant June 1 as the three months notice to suspend interest after maturity. Discussions to continue the bonds at a lower rate may occur later, aiming for better prospects as gold exports dwindle by July 1. About $51 million principal remains, with redemption suspended since Oct 9, and banks holding public deposits may sell 4 percent bonds to the government at a favorable price to preserve deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Treasury Department
Navassa Rioters Won't Be Hanged Commutation Ordered
The President commutes the Navassa rioters death sentences to life imprisonment. He cites unique conditions and lack of redress for American laborers on Navassa. A warship was sent to investigate a worker’s complaint of unjust detention beyond contract time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navassa
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Tour Pacific Coast
Beginning today the Interstate Commerce Commissioners Morrison Bragg Veazey and Knapp will tour the Pacific Coast hearing cases and making investigations at various points along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce
Morrison, Bragg, Veazey and Knapp
Clubesque Debate and Convention Move at Democratic Meeting
Mr J Russell Reed reported the Executive Committee saw no need to reply to Young Republicans criticisms of Governor Russell speech. The club favors open debate but opposes mud slinging. A resolution urged considering hosting the next National Democratic Convention in Boston as New England leans Democratic. Thirty six new members joined, totaling 999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Russell Reed
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Executive Committee
Young Republicans’ Club
Governor Russell
Boston
New England
Park Fences in East Boston Removal Favored by Trade Association
East Boston Citizens' Trade Association met with President Charles T. Witt presiding. Resolutions honored treasurer Samuel M. Weale. Water Commissioner Thomas F. Doherty opposed using the reservoir banks as a promenade. Councilman Wood and others urged abolishing park fences, with a motion backing removal if curbing is installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Wellington
Salem Selects Boston Man as School Superintendent
Salem selects William A. Mowry of Boston as superintendent of schools for the Salem system at a salary of 2500 dollars. The School Committee acted in a meeting held this evening to approve the appointment.
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Salem
Boston
Salem School Committee
William A. Mowry
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