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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1887
Page
5
A compact report itemizing hopes for a tariff measure. A note on a capable female clerk. Mr Whitney’s health update. Treasurer’s report and miscellaneous jottings. The brief items reflect parliamentary pace and civic detail.
Washington report notes Speaker designate Carlisle will stay through the first session. He aims to pass a tariff bill this session and has spoken with the President. committee formation and rules fights loom with many new members. Also covered are Secretary Whitney’s health, Lt Taunt court-martial defense rumors, a postoffice marriage case, and Treasury data showing fiscal year revenues and expenditures with detailed asset and liability shifts.
The report shows national banks increased their capital from 200 to 220, with bonds securing $31,767,478 of public moneys on deposit and $191,066,700 securing $166,625,655 in national bank notes. Public funds received totaled $128,482,769, redemptions valued at $87,659,687 yielding $87,213,269, and average thirteen year redemptions about $186,355,857. The year saw a $35,000,000 net rise in funds for circulation, aided by retirement of 3 percent bonds. A presidential letter from Cleveland to Sparks discusses resignation, policy, and continued land management integrity.
In Superior Court Judge Mason hears John W. Corcoran as Lancaster National Bank receiver against Wesley R. Batchelder of Lowell over three promissory notes totaling 6000. Batchelder claims 15009 owed with 9000 paid and 6000 withheld until 173 Erie Telegraph and Telephone shares were returned as collateral. The receiver denies knowledge of collateral and a director’s alleged stock loan. The trial may extend to another day.
The annual report shows a stronger surplus, boosting confidence in New York & New England. Directors hint at changes to strengthen the line for stockholders, with Bateman stepping down and new combinations planned for the Columbus Indianapolis & Western system. Market forces cite Drexel Morgan Co and allied houses as key drivers amid steady earnings. Summit Branch improves, coal output rises, and dividend plans for the Eastern directors shift toward five percent pending city meetings.
John Chandler of Concord New Hampshire died Wednesday night in his 108th year. Born September 29 1785 in Andover Massachusetts he lived in Concord Bow and finally returned to Concord with his son. A farmer he enjoyed his health until last February. He leaves three children Charles A Lucinda of Concord and Nathaniel B of Nashua.
Obituaries report the deaths of Frank W. George of New York aged 30, and The Rev James W. Saul D D former Universal Peace Union vice president who died in Philadelphia. Others include Charles Taber of New Bedford aged 65, Captain Benjamin Brown of Wellfleet aged 67, General Valentine Baker aged 52, Alfred A. Cohen of the Central Pacific, Frank A. Hart of Monson Maine, the Bishop of Strasbourg, and Jeremiah Waterhouse, long serving barrington postmaster aged 68.
A premature discharge of 1500 pounds of powder at the Union Powder Company factory near El Paso Texas yesterday caused a blast that killed company president 8. 5. Carter and a worker named Gulick. The explosion leveled parts of the plant and disrupted operations, with local authorities investigating the cause and scope of the disaster.
The Boston Herald prize cup, a twelve inch high silver punch bowl with gold lining, was crafted by Bigelow Kennard & Co and displayed in Marblehead connections. It weighs about 325 ounces and bears engravings of Neptune, mermaids, shells, and the race results with Edward Burgess’s autograph.
The Forty-third Regiment Association marked its twenty-fifth anniversary with a thirteenth annual reunion at the Revere House in Newbern. Officers elected include President Major Everett Lane. vice-presidents O J Weber George Merrill Daniel Lovell. treasurer Augustus Jordan. secretary Luther Bixby. executive committee members from several companies. Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and Speaker Noyes attended as guests. about seventy-five members were present and brief addresses were given by President Odell and others. Revenue was raised by Brackett Noyes Marcy Lane Turner and Fletcher among others.
The Base and comfort prevailing at the Revere House make its guests feel at home.
Washington reports Joseph Chamberlain and British officials arriving to meet American commissioners at the State Department. The party includes W May cock J H G Bergne and Sir Charles Tupper with Ottawa officials and Pinkerton detectives. They aim to set conference times and expedite possible treaty submission to the Senate.
The Rhode Island House of Representatives held an all day session on the Bourn constitutional amendment. The committee proposed a December special election date to replace April. Republicans favored caution and cost, while Democrats pushed to bring the issue to the people quickly. Pawtucket Democrats opposed, citing disenfranchisement of many voters in city council and expenditure votes. At 3 pm the bill passed 53 to 8 with House amendments and goes to the Senate.
Mippuesary Vermont November 17. National Wool Growers' Association officials urge state associations to send officers to Washington for a December meeting to ensure full representation in pushing Congress to maintain the existing wool tariff. Columbus Delano serves as president and Albert Chapman as secretary.
It is reported that two or three large accounts with the Central Bank will be moved to another bank which will rediscount the paper and add the proceeds to the Central, yielding over $200,000 ready cash. The bank is believed to resume business within about thirty days.
Delta Phi fraternity hosts a Delta Chapter of Columbia reception at Delmonico's in New York. The closing convention session is set for tomorrow, followed by a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick in the evening.
Leonard & Co. conducts carpets and paintings sales at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fruit-Snow & Co. offers items at 10:48 a.m. Horatio Harris begins at noon. Saturday features stocks with R. L. Day & Co. at 11:30 a.m. and Francis Henshaw & Co. at noon, followed by horses with Isburgh & Co.
A series of early 20th century notices record marriages in Cambridge Malden New Bedford and Chelsea. Codman Smith Fox Nichols Hood Jerome Underwood Cush ing and Vaughan Gates are the couples with ceremony details and officiants listed for each pairing.
Notices list multiple deaths in November from cities including Philadelphia and Boston. Names include Jabez B Fisher Irving J Harwood John E Ryan Richard F White Henry H Withington William Withington with ages ranging from 27 to 80 years. No cause of death given. locations include Venice Philadelphia Medford Jamaica Plain Dorchester and Dorchester.
Special notices promote Blair's 26 Pills as a great English gout and rheumatic remedy in oval and round boxes. Avail at druggists.
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