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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1891
Page
5
An annual saving of about $300,000 in the postal service under the President's plan is discussed. The article analyzes potential gains and implications of negotiating with Germany to streamline mail operations and cut costs. It weighs administrative changes and international considerations.
Washington reports the United States plans to seek more in reciprocity for opening ports to German sugar. The President warned Germany of a 10 cent per pound duty on sugar starting Jan 1, 1892 if concessions are not offered. Germany may seek wheat flour and canned beef relief, with US grain imports seen as a path to sway German markets. The State Department aims to project enforcement if talks stall.
Postmaster General Wana maker ends counting ledgers for mail by carriers after a three month trial. The reform saves an estimated 300000 dollars yearly, replacing a system begun in 1863 that tallied every piece of mail and postage by 10000 carriers, costing about 3333 hours daily at 30 cents per hour.
Assistant Secretary Spaulding grants Appraiser Dodge’s request to appoint an examiner at the Boston Custom House for specially examining imported machinery. The appointment aims to inspect machinery in factories and goods under duty as they pass through theCustom House, with the choice of replacing an existing examiner or creating a new office.
General Spaulding is willing to provide an expert by some means and has not fixed his salary yet. Mr Dodge has been asked to make a nomination in the regular form and to suggest the best means of providing for the new officer. his recommendation will likely be approved.
John Schoentgen of Council Bluffs asserts Democrats will win Governor Boies re election and sweep the Legislature. He notes German voters shifted from Republican to Democratic due to prohibition and cites Pottawatomie County, which he says will give 2500 votes for the Democratic ticket. He claims Republicans fear a Democratic legislature could reverse gerrymandered districts and even offers to trade gubernatorial votes for legislative ones.
The Utah Commission's majority report to Secretary Noble reviews the August 1891 political shift, the disbanding of the People's Party, and hints at alliance with national parties. It notes anti polygamy convictions, advocates caution on statehood, and praises social reforms while warning against extending civil disabilities to all Mormons. The minority sees polygamy decline as Utah moves toward peace and closer ties with national parties.
Commissioner Taylor’s third annual report shows higher gross railroad receipts but lower net earnings due to competition. Bonded roads owe the government 112 million dollars as of December 31, 1890. He urges an equitable settlement between the bonded roads and the government, noting both sides seek a practical resolution.
The government should pursue a practical refunding plan for principal bonded roads, assessing debtor property and business to determine feasible instalments and timing. Preserve the government lien while allowing companies to extend systems and compete, but require the firms’ agreement before fixing sums and dates.
The Brazilian government has ordered 500000 grape vine cuttings from the United States and Europe to establish experimental vineyards in the republic.
The President names Lieutenant Colonel Charles T. Alexander as chief medical purveyor of the army succeeding Colonel Vel lum, recently retired. The post ranks next to the surgeon general in importance.
The week opens with a strong advance sale for The Old Homestead at the Boston Theatre and a string of attractions across city venues. DeMille and Belasco bring Men and Women to the new Columbia Theatre, while Tremont and other houses present Robson in She Stoops to Conquer and Margret Fleming. Agnes Booth returns to New York with Palmer’s company, and older favorites like Neil Burgess and John J. McNally appear in new or revived works at Hollis Street and other stages.
John B. Witherbee longtime Boston bank executive died at his Jamaica Plain home from heart failure. Born Marlboro 1816 he rose from Suffolk Bank to Merchants National Old North Bank becoming president after it became a national bank. Survived by a widow four children two sons and two daughters funeral Tuesday at 2 from his residence.
The Earl of Portsmouth died suddenly in London from a ruptured blood vessel. His eldest son Viscount Lymington, MP for South Molton, inherits the earldom. Also reported: Rev George Cryer, 74, died in his carriage at Korrah Conn while en route to Lebanon for Mrs Lucretia Mott's funeral. remains returned to Norwich. Italian sculptor Vincent Vela also announced dead in London.
The Boston Board of the American Institute of Sacred Literature plans a second annual winter school starting October 1891. Courses include The Assyrian Monuments and the Bible by Professor Lyon and Old and New Testament language and interpretation classes. Lecturers may visit local clubs in Boston suburbs to further Bible study.
A Post report details Republican leaders and ex-officials denying Blaine will seek the presidency in 1892. They say his health cannot endure a prolonged campaign, and Manley and others push the idea to sustain party energy. The “Blaine movement” is described as a strategic, image-building ploy to keep morale high.
Secretary J Otis Wardwell of the Republican State Committee confronts a hostile district caucus in Haverhill as the ward caucus set for the 13th aims to oust him. The move sparks intrigue, forces Rep Johnson from the field, and signals potential shifts in speakership plans amid two rival candidates for Wardwell's seats.
The Executive Committee of the Democratic City Committee met at headquarters on Washington Street with Chairman John H. McDonough presiding and E F Reilly as clerk. Full representation approved holding caucuses Tuesday evening Oct 13 for representative nominations under the 1888 caucus act and new rules.
The Rev Dr Clough of India described the Telezoo mission to a large Brookline Baptist Church congregation last evening. Concluding services were held at First Parish Unitarian Church. The old structure will be torn down to make way for a more pretentious edifice with services moved to the Bethany building during construction.
At Andover 24th alt. by Rev J J Blair John F C Bartlett and Iselda Currier both of Amesbury wed in a quiet ceremony. Metcalf Boyce at Lynn 29th alt. at St Stephen s Church Edward Roulstone Metcalf of West Newton and Helen Maria Boyce of Haverford College Penn formerly of Lynn Mass marry. Coolidge Amory at Brookline Sept 30 by Rev Howard N Brown T Jefferson Coolidge Jr and Clara Amory daughter of C W Amory esq.
Obituary notices record multiple local deaths in early October across Boston area cities. Ruth Hopkins aged 84 at her daughter’s residence No 39 Newbury Street. Arthur F Seely son of the late A McL Seely. Caroline A Trowbridge widow of Henry E Trowbridge aged 64 years 4 months at Melrose. Leonora F Lawrence of Beachmont Mass in her 50th year of heart failure. Caroline G Howland widow of William Howland aged 52 years 7 months at Cambridge.
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