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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1890
Page
5
Washington observers say Republicans face a Democratic House with Reed as a weak leader. Fewer GOP members return, and the minority’s clout relies on Democratic courtesy to suspend Reed’s rules, keep a minority from being expelled, and seat contested members amid a politics of expediency.
The article notes Colonel Clarkson’s Southern tour remark that Republicans must avoid an unwise nomination to win in 1892. It outlines Clarkson’s support for General Alger of Michigan, his feud with Harrison backers, and the possible takeover of party machinery if Quay resigns, shaping a pro Clarkson leadership.
A teller Julius E Smith confesses a ten thousand dollar defalcation at Merchants National Bank Amsterdam New York claiming losses from Wall Street speculation. A separate report from Carmel Illinois notes Cowling Gowerlock Co bank failure with about twenty thousand dollars missing. In Providence Rhode Island a Lime Rock National Bank teller Harrison Wentworth is charged with embezzlement totaling around five thousand dollars.
Captain Joseph C. Clifford is brought from Baltimore to Arlington for burial with a New England train escort. Captain S. E. Blunt and Charles Clifford accompany the procession as officers from Springfield armory and Washington ordnance officers meet at the station. Cavalry from Fort Meyer bearers attend the burial where General Jingner honors the grave with a simple prayer and flowers.
U S customs officials seized 160 bales of wool at Henry Schmidt's North Front street warehouse, valued around 10000 dollars, after finding it listed as cattle hair to evade higher duties. The wool, entered months ago, faces forfeiture to the government. The case marks the first seizure under the McKinley act with penalties for undervaluation.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports Corey a Republican won the United States Senate seat with Democrats backing George W Baxter as their former governor candidate. A second senator to be chosen the next day.
The Paris and New York markets reel as Barings faces trouble and a Bank of England rescue edges in to avert wider disaster. Trading volumes surge, prices fall 2 to 7 percent, with rumors of a sharp rebound if no new adverse features emerge. Insights touch on Sugar Refineries deposits, Carnegie syndicate, steel plant deals, and rail and commodities shifts shaping a volatile financial week.
The James L. Colby and the "109" were launched before about 10,000 people at American Steel Barge Works in West Superior. Built inland for Great Lakes ore trade, the ships feature McDougall design, 3000 net tons, 16 knots, and a distinctive oval cross section resembling a whale.
The steamer Nevada of Vermilion Ohio sprang a leak and was abandoned at 2 am. The crew was taken off by the steamer Manhattan and landed at Manitowoc. Nevada sank at 10 am seven miles northeast of Kewaunee. Value about 50,000 dollars with 45,000 dollar insurance. Van Hournen's Cocoa Largest sale in the World.
New York reports Albert H. Smith junior partner in Mills Robeson and Smith at 96 Broadway confessed to more than seventy forgeries totaling 350000 dollars. Over six years he used fictitious private stock accounts to shift funds. $270000 net loss to the firm. He turned over assets to creditor W A Watson and awaits term after arraignment.
The Secretary of War reports Congress has passed important army measures. Desertion falls 24 percent. support for lineal promotion and exams grows. Proposes annual eight to ten million funding for coastal defenses, mortars, and torpedo works to secure harbors in ten years.
The Florence land sale excursion left Boston Saturday at 2 p.m. from Fitchburg station under H. B. Quimby & Co. It drew Boston and New England capitalists and business men and will reach Florence on Monday November 17. A sale of lots starts Wednesday November 19.
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as a universal remedy for neuralgia headache and rheumatism. It cites testimonials from James Brown Louisa Knight Alonzo Patchin and Mary Green praising relief after using the product. The copy emphasizes its safety vegetarian origin and free consultation with Dr. Greene in Boston.
Nov dates show multiple marriage notices across Boston area. Fowler Jr. weds Mercie Bearse in East Boston, Chase weds Harriet Scrivens in Hyde Park Milton, Gould weds Ole Hamilton in city, Johnson weds Maria Shattuck in city, Morse weds Julia Reardon Farrel, Reardon weds Minnie Farrell in city. All announced by local pastors in mid November.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with names ages and dates from Charlestown Fargo Fernald Garland Holden Hamblin Morison Minot Nickerson Ware and others. Notices include funeral details at King's Chapel Newton Highlands and a burial with private arrangements and train schedules.
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