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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1890

Page

5

A Slight Balance on Hand Proposed Improvement in the Delivery System

Washington Oct 2 The Blaine statement shows the Pan American conference appropriation of 125000 adequate for the gathering expenses. The inspection tour cost 46495, payrolls 24568, traveling 4749, stenographers 13229, rent 6200, office expenses 5446, printing 8162, other costs left within 2011 of total. Delegates expenses ranged 130 to 3240. Notable amounts went to Carnegie Bliss Coolidge Hanson, with others to Henderson Studebaker Estee Davis and Walker.

Washington SredAn Blaine Andrew Carnegie William H. Trescott State Department Cornelius N. Bliss New York Carnegie T. Jefferson Coolidge Mr. Hanson Mr. Flint John B. Henderson Missouri Clement Studebaker Indiana Morris W. Estee California Henry G. Davis West Virginia Walker South America

Decreasing the Bonded Debt Record Hit in Treasury Report

Treasury figures show a monthly bonded debt reduction of 42,316,240, the largest since refunding under Sherman. In the first nineteen months of this administration, the decrease totals 205,714,410, averaging 10,827,074 monthly, well above Cleveland era declines.

Treasury Department United States Sherman Cleveland

Special Delivery System Proposed To Notify When Offices Closed

A Postoffice Department proposal suggests placing notices at closed offices when special delivery letters arrive. The aim is to inform recipients that a letter is at the post office so they can collect it promptly. Current practice often leaves letters undelivered if recipients are away, delaying delivery until the next carrier run.

Omission Found in Tariff Bill on Tobacco Drawbacks

An important omission was detected in the enrolled tariff bill. Section 30, originally stricken and restored, was left out, affecting drawback on smoking and manufactured tobacco and snuff held by manufacturers in unbroken packages. With the reductions set to take effect in January, Congress can correct this error next session by supplemental legislation.

Senate Congress

Harrison’s Ten Month Nomination Record Reveals Broad Appointments

The ten month session closed with President Harrison sending 3557 nominations to the Senate, nearly all confirmed except twelve, implying around 4500 appointees. Many were postmasters as the public growth expanded offices, plus census related temporary appointments. Cleveland’s first session listed 2696 nominations in eight months.

Harrison Senate Cleveland

Dutiable Silk Manufacture Clarified by Assistant Secretary Spaulding

Assistant Secretary Spaulding told Boston customs officials that the recent import described as ligature silk is not silk thread or sewing silk. It is classified as a manufacture of silk and dutiable at 50 percent ad valorem.

Spaulding Boston

Collector at New Bedford Appoints James Taylor

The President appointed James Taylor of Massachusetts as collector of customs for the district of New Bedford to succeed Weston Howland whose term has expired.

New Bedford James Taylor Massachusetts District of Weston Howland

Advance in Price to Be Made by Brussels Carpet Trust

A St Louis Times report notes the Brussels carpet trust will raise prices 25 to 20 percent. The McKinley bill lifts carpet duty to 60 percent, preserving domestic manufacturing and widening the price gap with English goods, which had been largely shut out.

New York St. Louis The Times Brussels England

Brick Manufacturers Win End to Building Trades Boycott

New York on October 2 reports the Brick Manufacturers' Association secured a complete victory as the board of walking delegates of the building trades officially declared the boycott over.

New York Brick Manufacturers’ Association Board of Walking Building Trades

Market declines and speculative notes in August report

The August statement of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy shows a net decrease after charges of 349000, triggering bear selling and an erratic session that ends with an overall about 18 percent drop. The piece notes firming coppers and strong Mexican Central, discusses stake in Cambria Iron and Fitchburg earnings, and cites plans to issue stock by Cambria and capital expansion across rail and streetcar sectors.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

Money shortages noted as Treasury prepayment aids market

Treasury prepayment of interest on government bonds tops $10,000,000 with Boston banks receiving a large share while New York banks lead Boston. A New York correspondent notes hope of money tightening in 60 to 90 days, suggesting foreign capital may be drawn to the U.S. if European money demand stays high.

Pennsylvania Steel Company Treasury Department Boston New York New York Daily Secretary of the ‘Treasury Europe Niles Building School Street

Market Outlook and London Rates Move in Sync

A New York operator notes a post decline rally but cautions on tariff outcomes and silver legislation. Bank of England rate is expected to rise next week due to London money demand, with wages talks on Ene road seen amicable. Sterling remains strong, fueling thoughts of gold exports and potential bears covering positions.

New York Congress Bank of England London Ene Sterling Exchange

Government civil service exam opens for clerks and copyists

Yesterday in Room 145 Postoffice building Washington a civil service examination was held for entry into the departmental service. Ten applicants sought copyist positions and ten sought clerks with special service also in demand. Subjects included stenography and typewriting with entrance grades commonly 900 1000 and 1200. Today another exam for railway mail service.

Postoffice Washington

October Investments in Ohio Bonds by Lamprecht Brothers

Lamprecht Bros and Co list October bonds at their Devonshire street bank offering savings bank eligible securities across New England. Ohio bonds appeal due to no default history by any city or county and Vermont law favors such issues with no indebtedness limit. Ohio bonds claim strong public faith, credit comparable to Massachusetts towns, and yield 1 to 2 percent higher income for investors.

Messrs. Lamprecht Bros. & Co Devonshire Street New England Ohio Vermont Massachusetts

New Publications in Boston Commonwealth Saturday Oct 4

Contents include Industrial Education for Boys by Edward E Hale Fine Art in Boston by John Langdon Stilman Recent Criticism of the New Public Library by Frederick E Goodrich Jottings and Observations Ivy Georgia Allen by Margaret Fairfax The Societies of Boston third Paper The Cotton Centennial Celebration by Edward E Hale Fleeting Shows Dorgtily Lundy Feminine Eric a Brae Its Architecture at Harvard reply to Mr Van Grant Commonwealth subscription details and address 25 Bromfield Street Boston Mass.

Boston John Langdon Stilman New Public Library Frederick £. Goodrich Ivy Georgia Allen Margaret Fairfax the Societies of Boston Edward E. Hale Dorgtily Lundy Eric-a- Brae Harvard van Grant

West End elevated plan spans Harrison Avenue route to Water Streets

The West End Street Railway Company outlines a 4.90 mile elevated route from Roxbury Post Office to Charlestown Neck via Washington, Harrison and Hawley streets. It seeks city cooperation and eminent domain to acquire Bedford Avon street properties and parts of Old South Church holdings. Chief obstacle is securing estates from Ferris heirs and adjacent firms.

West End Whitney Washington Street Tremont Street Harrison Avenue Summer Street Hawley Street Water Street Devonshire Street Adams Square Haymarket Square New Washington Street Charlestown Charlestown Neck Boston Federal Street Park Square Kneeland Street Roxbury Post Office South Boston Roxbury Postoffice Bedford Edward M.and Mortimer C. Ferris Bedford Street Avon Street Jordan, Marsh & Co C. F. Hovey & Co Milk Street Hawley Old South Church Corporation Spring Lane Old South Meeting House Lee & Shepard, Winksey, Jesser & Co Hooper, Lewis & Co Thorp & Adams Latger Bedford and Avon Streets Wingate P. Sargent & Babcock Commission Merchants Lining Woods Putnam & Wallen Jewel Knight’s Living Charles D. Surette Charles Bedford-Avon Street West End Company Con

West End elevated railroad takes real estate under eminent domain

The passage notes the West End's claim to property for an elevated railroad and shows Section 8 allowing acquisition of land or rights by eminent domain after route approval. It details filing with the county registry, determination of damages, and procedures mirroring highway takings, even if owners resist.

Down Town F. Hovey & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co West End Saich Elevated Board of Railroad Commissioners

Officers Re elected and rowing events at Harvard

At the class of 1893 annual meeting officers were unanimously reelected including President B W Trafford and Captain J Wiggin. Debt noted about 600 with a base surplus from baseball. $50 allotted to crew. Freshman candidates surged to 84. race planned for Oct 18 finishing at Union boat house. Weld Rowing Club to run four oared races. Tennis team, Shaw and Chase defeated Orcutt and Potter 6-0 6-2 to earn Harvard intercollegiate berth.

B. W. Trafford J. D. Upton C. Schurz W C. Douglass J. Wiggin J. E. Burgess S. W. Ellsworth P. D. Stone Perkins Union Boat House Weld Rowing Club Q. A. Shaw S. Chase W. D. Orcutt H. 8. Potter Harvard F. H. Hovey L.S H. Tallant

Obituary notices and sales listings in today’s paper

The page lists fruit house sales by Leonard and Co Horatio Harris Snow and Co at 3 pm 10 am 12 pm and notes multiple obituaries including Caroline Emery Francis I Emery Mary Ann Farrar George Furbish Ann Fisher William Gardner Elmer Haraden Annie Parker and M C Warren with ages ranging from 16 to 85 and funeral details for Farrar set for Oct 4 including a 1:30 pm time in the residence

Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co Fruit—Snow & Co Emery Caroline Sweetser Emery Francis I. Emery Frederick Jones Farrar Abington Mary Ann Farrar M. Furbish William A. Gardner Haraden South Boston Elmer N. Haraden Parker Longwood Annie H John Brooks Parker Warren Brookline M. C. Warren

Exhibition of Foreign and Domestic Lamps on Display

An extensive display showcases lamps with safe burners and founts for reading and general light. Highlights include extension piano lamps banquet lamps reading lamps and onyx pedestal lamps. The exhibit covers all price ranges and invites inspection in the dinner set hall and front atrium floor via elevator access.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hood Stath Street Cambria Iron Company Drexel & Co Thomas Iron Company Fitchburg New York & New England Fitchbure Smoot Cammack Newton Street Railway Company NEW Publications Boston Commonwealth Edward EF. Hale Commonwealth Bromfield Street Water Streets MR. Cleveland Marion Ryder Galena A. P. Bicknell Great Head Ayer—Witherspoon A. S. Twombly Dana Earns Susan M.arie Bun Ers Leighton Parks Denis M. Bunker Eleanor Alpheus H. Hardy Cameron— Morrison Avon W. Osgood S. D. Cameron Christe Belle Morrison Crandon Bean Chelsea Perry Bush Charles F. Crandon Jennie May Albro G. Bean Choate Hurchill W. Sprague Charles Choate Alice Bradford Thomas L. Churchill Draper—Taylor Medway R. K. Harlow Charles E. Draper Mary E. Taylor Farmer—Dennison Elmer E. Young J. P Frederick C. K. Farmer May Dennison Lyons—Chatwin Cambridge George W. Durell James Lyons Ada Chatwin Smith—King Dorchester John China Franklin ST P. Q Boston Gaslight Co Boston Gaslight Company Endicott Street Causeway Street Cross Street Union Street Dock Square Cornhill Adams Scollay Square Eliot Street F. P. Addicks Roxbury Elizabeth Curtis Rockland Street Colege W. C. Collar Roxbury Latin School A. H. Buck Boston University Lucia M. Peabody A. N. van Daell Institute of Technology Misa Curtis Bradford Academy M. C. Barstow Chauncy Hall School Boylston Street Copley Square Lucy Whellock Belmont School Belmont, Mass Old Cushing Place Mansion House Fo Marding A.M Itarv Julius A. Palmer, Jr Algo Charles St Hubbard Newbury Street Weloek D. G. Hubbard Ireland Louisburg Square PBS G. van Dusen Cook Madame Marches Paris Harcourt Studios Irvington Street Back Bay H. C. Barnabee the Bostonians Howard M. Dow B. A. Robinson Phillips Brooks D.D Helen M. Knowlton Frederick Bayles Allen Jeannette van Buren Clarendon Street Trinity Merchants’ National Bank State Street Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers Railroad Saime Chichester Draggiat Mall Name Chichester Chemical Co Madison My Philads Pa Gev Gvaudwin & CO Agenits Baton Lalter Chambers Cor Exeter and Blagden Sts WM. C. Codman J. G. Freeman Kilby Street Mt. Vernon Place J. Murray Howe Chester Square Jamaica Plain A. J. Lane Manchester N. H Charlesgate East Neweury St Bristol Col. Boylston and Clarendon Streets Sohn Jeffries & Sons Devonshire St Insurance American Insurance Co Messrs George Croshaw & CO Francis Peabody J. W. Field Benry Mechanics’ Fair Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Huntinging Tremont Theatre Abbey & Schoeffel Edward Harrigan Mr. Harrigan Bostonians Karl, MacDonald & Bbarnabee, Propra DeKoven and Smith Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Boston Philarmonic Orchestra Bernhard Listemann Mme Sophie Zela Fritz Giese Steele Mackay§T Pridge Bronson Howard Sienandoah Hollis Rari Fee Isaac B. Rich James O'Neill Henry Irving Hollis St Faust Gaiety Theatre Maggie Mitchell Boston Museum R. M. Field Miss de Clarke Addison Ryan Grand Opera House Katie Putname Eve Annie Ward Tiffany Howard Atheneum Copartnership Notices Harry Stedman Hartford Connecticut Carl E. Steere Said James H. Wheeler, Jr Newton Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Henry 5. Redfield Henry A. Redfield Stedman, Steere & Wheeler A. D Harry B. Stedman Henry S. Redfeld Suffolk F E. Steere James A. Wheeler, Jr William A. Gaston State OF Connecticut Henry Leonard Monsf Notary Public Isran George A. Farlow Richardson, Hill & CO Lenton Jackson N. H. Carter Notch J. M. Perkins S. B. Holman & CO Hawley St Quincy House Hi. A. Wales Bridgeport Cona Ake the Buildings Cleaning CO South St Custom House AY &Co
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