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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1891
Page
5
Harrison and Foster will not recommend the new silver laws. The article discusses Mills and the Speakership and notes the administration's stance on Canadian reciprocity.
A Cleveland man stresses hard money policy amid national talk on silver and free coinage. He condemns a silver basis and says he will vote according to his belief. General Newberry endorses Springer for Speaker, while he may switch if prospects fade. The Illinois delegation faces pressure as caucus decisions loom.
Cleveland is seen as the favorite of the Democratic masses despite some missteps. The writer argues Western leaders lack closeness to the people, supports Mills for speaker for his reform work, and believes Mills would make a strong post-rate presiding officer after his Ways and Means chairmanship.
General Newberry a Democratic congressman from a northern city declares he will vote against the free coinage of silver. He says he is an old fashioned Democrat who believes in keeping money honest, and he will stand alone if necessary against the proposal. He aligns with Darbarow of the Iroquois Club in opposing the measure.
The article notes a second postponement of reciprocity talks with Canadian officials. It reports that President and Secretary Blaine favor broad reciprocal terms and a waiting approach, anticipating changes after Sir John Macdonald's death and Canadian political realignments.
A well attended meeting of Boston Children’s Aid Society directors at Charity Building reviewed the summer report. It notes 114 children under supervision with 44 placed in homes, 21 in free homes, and 70 in boarding arrangements funded by relatives or the society. Fire at Pine Farm disrupted ten weeks of repairs but showed good discipline. Fifty two home libraries operate with over $300 saved. The bureau handled 200 plus cases in summer with advice and referrals. Restoration efforts and neighbor aid were thanked. Also mentions the young man tracking court-involved boys, 102 in contact. Advertising ends with cough syrup and headache remedies.
A New Yorker troubled by gouty rheumatism recounts decisive relief after six weeks on a strict diet and Carlsbad Sprudel Salts. He reports all symptoms vanished by week four and urges others to try the genuine product branded Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York.
Chief Engineer James Butterworth U S N attached to the receiving ship Wabash at Charlestown Navy Yard died at his home 81 Garfield Street North Cambridge aged 57. Born in England he came to the United States early and served in the Gulf and blockading squadrons before assignments with the North Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic squadrons. He was stationed at the Wabash about two years and was a keen student of steam and electricity. His death followed nervous prostration chronic diarrhea and lung disease. The Butterworth family had long resided near Boston and only recently moved to Cambridge for Harvard led son’s studies.
Henry P. Billings, register of deeds for Hampshire county for 21 years, died at his Hatfield home after a year of illness. Born in 1838 in Hatfield he was a Civil War veteran with the Fifty-second Massachusetts and later a merchant. He also served Hatfield as town treasurer and assessor and was active in Grand Army circles.
Longwood Club plans a season closing handicap tournament after a successful annual event. More than twenty entries already received, with entry list closing at 2 o'clock at Longwood. Handicappers are F Mansfield, P E Presbrey and P S Macdonald.
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