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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1888
Page
5
Weeks of tariff debate loom as Republicans prepare amendments and notes on facts and rumors. The party aims to influence the公開 policy with targeted changes and strategic statements during the legislative discussion.
Washington reports that House and Senate will push tariff bills through in a struggle with the calendar. Democrats on Ways and Means trim amendments, aiming for broad support, while Republicans resist votes without concessions. Postmaster General Dickinson may resign to lead the Democratic campaign, and Northern and Southern appropriations draw mixed reviews.
Colonel Morrison had planned to contest for his old seat but lately decided to stay in his current post. He reportedly spoke with the President, who reportedly said a nomination would force him to give up the commission. Morrison’s six year term and $7500 yearly salary influenced his choice to remain.
Portsmouth New Hampshire May 22 dedication plans for the soldiers and sailors monument in Goodwin Park set for July fourth. The committee invites Governor Sawyer and staff senators Blair and Chandler NH members of Congress the mayor city clerks of NH cities town selectmen from Rockingham county naval officers marines G A R posts and local orders. Marcus M Collis named to secure rail transportation rates. Park grading nears completion and pedestal foundation is in place with contractors bond to place monument by end of June.
The Methodist conference in New York devoted most of the day to bishop elections. Ballots were cast in alphabetical order, with the Foo Chow and Texas contingents drawing applause. A second ballot was ordered, and by night two bishops were chosen: John Heyl Vincent and J. N. Fitzgerald, with 311 and 310 votes respectively out of 459.
Maris & Smith brokers deny offering government bonds in a forged letter to Secretary Fairchild. A Friday letter proposed 5 million dollars in 41 4 percent bonds at 108 and 265 thousand of 4 percent bonds at 127. The government accepted, prompting an investigation. Detectives suspect a stock jobbing case, with market rise after the news.
Mr Stimson discusses Senator Dawes stance on the Mohonk conference bill to create tribal courts. He notes Dawes disapproved from the start, calls his objections exaggerated, and argues the bill is milder, constitutional, and costly but worthwhile for 200000 Indians. He warns against extending agents courts and defends civil rights and citizenship aims.
Washington May 22 Special First Lieutenant James B Hickey Highth Cavalry ordered to report to the superintendent of recruiting service New York relieving First Lieutenant H B Patterson First Artillery or to join his battery Surgeon James P Kim ball granted two months extension or leave First Lieutenant James S Jewett Tenth Cavalry ordered to conduct the first detachment of recruits to the department of Arizona
PorTimouTH May 22 special The Hon E H Winchester of this city is prominently mentioned in political circles in connection with the Republican gubernatorial convention this fall Mr Winchester is no politician or office seeker and the only office he ever held was elector on the Republican ticket in the Garfield Hancock campaign
Two major peremptory sales of Hannes goods will occur in New York next week. The first sale on Tuesday May 29 will offer 10 000 packages. The second sale on Thursday May 31 will auction the entire stock of a noted commission house.
At a creditors meeting Nicholson Frost & Co. dropped a 55 cent on the dollar plan in favor of 60 cent on the dollar with staggered payments. Other Boston firms face insolvency actions, including Sands Borague Taylor against Cracker bakers B. F. James & Co. and Wharton Co. failing with about $6000 liabilities. L. D. Boise & Son report partial acceptance at 20 cents on the dollar. Charles R. Ayer files voluntary insolvency with assets uncertain.
The Revens House stands as one of the best conducted hotels in the country, praised for its orderly management and high standards of service. Patrons express confidence in the establishment's consistent quality and hospitality.
Today lists sales by Plants Samuel Hatch at 10 a.m. Frost Horatio Harris at noon. Porcelains and bronzes auctioned by Leonard and Co. at 3 p.m. Thursday features etchings and engravings by Leonard & Co at 11 a.m. Real estate offered by L H Morse at 3 p.m. Strong entities include Plants Samuel Hatch Horatio Harris Leonard & Co Morse and times 10 a.m noon 3 p.m.
In this city on May 17 Patrick F. Carney wed Mary A. Barry by Rev. T. A. Reid. On May 20 J Frederick Greenwood married Mary McNeill by Rev. W Hi Munroe. Also May 20 Charles I Rolls wed Russ Grace Chadbourn by Rev. William G. Babcock. On May 18 Harris Sugarman married Betsey Gerson by Rev. M Levin.
Markets opened dull with a decline led by St Paul, but volatility persisted with mixed prices. Bond demand remained active and Union Pacific earnings looked favorable as directors considered fare and dividend moves. Rail bonds were popular, while coalitions in London and L&N sales influenced trading. Kansas City Independence & Park Railroad reported strong first fourteen days of May earnings and a new branch connection boosts daily revenue.
Listings show performances at multiple venues including Hollis Street Globe Boston Museum Boston Theatre Howard Atheneum Grand Opera House Music Hall Cyclorama Cyclorama and Conciliuri al Hall with afternoon and evening showings. Plays include The Penman The Highest Bidder Mazulin Monsieur The Bostonians Under the Gaslight and Battle of Gettysburg among others with promenades and special exhibits.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with ages and residences including Annie B Anthony in New Bedford aged 71, James M Baldwin in Everett 63, Daniel Benham in Arlington 64, Hannah Bent in Dorchester 64, Elizabeth Bullard in Dedham 62, Daniel Cotter in this city 77, Phaire Danforth in Burlington 72, Loring Davis infant in Somerville, John B Devine age not stated, Mary Willis Duncan in Haverhill 82, Agnes J Gordon in this city 26, George Hale in this city 74, Miss Hannah S Kent in Sento 56, Jonathan F Locke in Castine 42, Abby W March in Newburyport 83, Warren T Martin in Quincy 16, Robert G Ritchie in this city 40, Joan Sennott in Washington Village 50, Josiah Torrey Sundy in Royalston 72, Julius L Sullivan in East Somerville 65, Reverend Edwin Thompson in East Walpole 78.
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