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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1890

Page

5

Unsolved Silver Problem Hits Markets and Politics

The fall in silver prices despite the silver act prompts Treasury warnings that prices may not rebound soon. Purchases reach 280000 ounces as speculation wanes. free coinage advocates push anew in Congress, while Massachusetts Republicans face criticism for backing the policy. Andrew and O'Neil opposed the move, hoping to curb financial folly.

Washuington Mint Treasury Department Massachusets West Andrew O’neil Massachusetts

Reciprocity Talks Start With Preliminary Steps

The State Department is gathering data on relative exports and imports of southern countries from the United States, Britain, and Europe as reciprocity negotiations with South American nations and Spain begin. No treaties are proposed yet and the press denial follows Carlisle's Senate speech alleging no action under the amendment.

State Department Spain Bureau of Statistics Treasury Department United States Great Britain Europe Carlisle Senate China Japan Brazil

Treasury propose to ignore powers of attorney for claims

A Treasury Department plan would bar assignments and powers of attorney in paying warrants on claims. It would require a specific act of discharge by the claimant, potentially eliminating attorney fees when claimants receive warrants by mail. The move, credited to First Comptroller Matthews, threatens the long established practice of attorneys collecting fees after the claimant’s money is paid. It risks the standing of two thousand leading firms across major cities.

Treasury Department Matthews

McAdoo Heads to Boston for Russell Ratification Meeting

Congressman McAdoo of New Jersey leaves for Boston to speak at the Russell ratification meeting tomorrow evening. Senator Gray of Delaware is in Wilmington and likely to join on the way. McAdoo expects to reach Boston at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon.

Russell McAdoo New Jersey Boston Senator Gray Delaware Wilmington

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company visit Boston to New York trip

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts toured Philadelphia historic sites after rain. They met Mayor Fletcher at City Hall, received a speech, and proceeded to the Pennsylvania Station for the 1 40 p m train to New York en route to Boston.

Philadelphia Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Continental Hotel Fitter Jones Pennsylvania Railroad New York Boston

David A Wells Nominated for Congress in Norwich

The Democratic Convention for Connecticut's third district nominated Hon. David A. Wells for Congress. Wells has accepted.

David A. Wells Congress Norwich Conn Third Connecticut Mr. Wells

Rube Burrows Killed in Linden Jail Shootout

Rube Burrows was shot and killed in Linden jail early this morning by the sheriff and guards who say he attempted to escape. Local authorities report the incident occurred in Birmingham area corrections.

Rube” Burrows Birmingehamm Ala Linden Jail

Market weakness shadows New York trading day

The New York market opened weak and stayed under pressure as bears controlled activity. Investors fretted over potential reorganizations, liquidity concerns, and renewed rumors about a Pierpont Morgan stroke rumor sparking a sharp midday selloff while West End Land and Mexican Central held firm.

West End Land Mexican Central Securities

Ocean Offering to Orphans on Cephalonia

Passengers on the Cephalonia traditionally give to seamen orphans on voyages. A portion of Eben D. Jordan’s last trip collection, $2160, was donated to Boston’s Little Wanderers home. The managers and children extend thanks. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows, noting Hood & Co. of Lowell, Mass.

Ocean Cephalonia Eben D. Jordan Little Wanderers Boston

Local Sales Schedule Notices from Leonard and Co and Partners

Carpets listed with Leonard and Co at 3 p.m. Fruit items by Horatio Harris and Co at 10 a.m. Real estate auctions by Samuel Hazel & Co, and L Foster Morse at 4 p.m. Details show multiple firm names and times for upcoming sales.

Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co Samuel Hazel ®& Co L. Foster Morse

Marriages in the Boston Area October Notices

The notice lists multiple wedding announcements: Granville Austin to Francis Bailey in Dorchester. Albert Eaton Carr to Annie Fisher in Roxbury. William A Holland to Ophelia Whitney in Portland. Howard Moffette to Hattie Cheever in Dedham. Walma Spee to Elena Plaisted in Cambridge. William Tyler to Carrie Bates in Brookline.

Portland Moffette Howard Dedham Howard Moffette Hattie Cheevertown Slimpson Plaisted Cambridge Alexander D.D Walme Spee Elien KR Jam T KR Bates Brookline Kenen Thomas William Bh. Tyler Carrie A. Bates

Deaths listed for Bartlett Calder Cox Curtis Dow Gould Park Stebbins Sleeper

Obituary notices from Waverley Providence Winthrop Roxbury Lexington New York Wilbraham South Boston Lawrence and Boston record multiple deaths from Oct 3 to Oct 7. Includes Hannah L Bartlett 61, Katherine Calder 59, John Cox 65, William Curtis 74, Charles Dow 55, Arthur Gould 49, La Roy Harrison 2, Eminicia Stebbins 69, Sarah Sleeper 71, Eliza Watson 53, George Whelden 62, Elizabeth Wilson 75.

Bartlett Waverley Hannah L N.I. Bartlett Calder Providence R. I Katharine Curry George B. Calder A. B. Curry Cox Winthrop John Cox Dedham Curtis Roxbury William Curtis Dow South Boston Sleeper Lawrence Sarah H S. B. Sleeper Eliza Watson Soen George W. Whelden Wilson Elizabeth Fletcher Wilson Alexander Wilson

Foreign Mission Work Its Thirty first Annual Meeting in Minneapolis

The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions opened its thirty first annual session at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis with 125 members present and visitors expected to reach 1000. Rev Dr Storrs presided as reports on home and foreign missions highlighted the year, noting deceased members, new reinforcements, and funds raised totaling 628,395 58 including donations and legacies. The board reported 333 foreign laborers across twelve missions with 34 new arrivals and six deaths, marking progress within the board’s established methods amid financial constraints.

Minneapolis Minn American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Plymouth Congregational Church Richard §. Storrs Home and Foreign Missions Home Department George B. Cheever New Jersey Jacob M. Schermerhorn New York George W. Nesmith New Hampshire James B. Shaw D.D Ezra Farnsworth Massachusetts Prudential Committee William W. Patton District of Columbia Edward 5. Jones Minnesota Francis Bb. Knowles Samuel Miller Connecticut Jonathan F. Stearns John J. Carruthers Maine W. W. Hoppin Rhode Island Vermont Michigan Missouri Nebraska Alabama Louisiana Texas Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Great Britain Ohio Canada Illinois Pacific Oakland Kansas Free Methodist Conference Hartford Oberlin Chicago Yale Harvard Christo Et Ecclesia First Missionary Company Surrey China Japan General Permanent Fund Swett Ate Otis West Central Africa East Central Africa Shansi Hong Kong Mexico Teorren Judson Smith Asiatic Turkey Chinese Empire Africa Pacific Islands

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