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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
5
Congressman-elect Simonds of Connecticut discusses tariff uncertainty likening it to a kaleidoscope and favors opening trade to the South. He supports maintaining and expanding the civil service law, arguing patronage harms parties and public service, despite opposition among workers.
agitation grows to send the squadron under Acting Rear Admiral Walker to South America instead of Europe. The plan adds a South American voyage to the Europe tour, aiming to impress nations at the International American Congress. Chicago Boston Atlanta and Yorktown sail for Europe November 10, then Mediterranean capitals, spring return, with Baltimore Petrel and Vesuvius joining southward.
Secretary Tracy today completed work on the naval establishment estimates for the year 1890 91. The prior appropriations for 1889 90 totaled about 22 450 000 with millions devoted to constructing new vessels. The final estimates show an increase of roughly 3 000 000 over last year mainly for new work on vessels and improvements to navy yards.
Merchandise exports from the United States during September aggregated in value 65074371, against 51934584 in September 1888. Imports for the past month were valued at 53612740, against 54198215 in September 1888.
During September 38,544 immigrants arrived in the United States, compared with 39,856 in September 1888. Germany sent 8430, England and Wales 6581, Ireland 5293, Sweden and Norway 3830, Russia 3369, Scotland 1375, Italy 1776, and France 768.
Two Pension Office employees whose pensions were rerated have officially been asked to refund the extra payments. The law grants them sixty days to reply to the government notice, and their subsequent action is not yet known.
Official release after rumors claims the Algonquin Club is financially sound with income to Oct 22 totaling 73 700 from member dues and annual payments. Expenditures including house committee drafts, interest, taxes and sinking fund totals come to 70 300 leaving 3 400 balance for the year. Unsettled claims remain disputed but not exceeding 6?
Seats go on sale this morning for Marie Wainwright in Twelfth Night at Park Theatre. The production promises elaborate scenery without hindering action, with Monday rehearsals closing the theatre and Tuesday the first performance.
At yesterday’s Executive Council meeting Charles W. Haddock of Beverly was nominated medical examiner replacing the resigned H Haddock. Isaiah Young of Wellfleet was named inland fisheries commissioner succeeding Putnam. Charles W. Whitcomb of Boston was renominated Boston fire marshal and George H Poor of Andover named Boston & Maine railroad accounts commissioner. Chester F Sanger of Cambridge confirmed as District Court justice. Thanksgiving Day set for Nov 28.
The New York market featured strength in Grangers with bulls gaining ground as Union Pacific and Louisville & Nashville led. Upward momentum followed expectations of September earnings, while copper stocks lagged. Boston was featureless aside from Tamarack and European Welding inching higher.
John T. Flynn announces assurances that the Grant's Pass and Crescent City road will be built quickly. He says the San Francisco and North Pacific line will reach Crescent City, creating an entrance into San Francisco for the Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern overland routes. The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company plans a $250,000 propeller steamer for Puget Sound.
Henry Clews notes trust stocks remain clouded and lack collatera quality, with limited upside as money markets strain. Chicago despatch reports no change this week, banks above 25 percent reserve but risk of sudden demand. rail earnings expected strong, investors warned of tighter money until January while holdings can be sold daily and hopes rise for easier times and richer pockets later.
Mr. George A. Torrey, Fitchburg general counsel, said President Phillips resigned of his own accord due to ill health. Phillips could not retire during last winter's suits but now is free to leave, awaiting directors to nominate a successor. Marey of Delaware Hudson was mentioned as a possible candidate. Phillips, at Brookline home, confirmed ill health and resignation, uncertain about future leadership.
A West Church member disputes authority to confirm Dr. C A Bartol's resignation while noting a trustees meeting next Saturday. The rumor suggested a signed letter but no official word. Meanwhile Hesperus House at Magnolia Point sold to Mrs Clara Paige for 40 dollars after seasons of operation.
Lynn October 23 After a slow start the National Universalists Young People’s Association held an adjourned session. New officers named include President Lee E. Joslyn, Secretary James D. Tillinghast, and Treasurer Nannie Johnson. The annual sermon by Rev. Dr Cone urged a modern view of universalism and praise for church leaders while a detailed trustees’ report highlighted growing funds and mission work.
Cambridge observance marks the twenty second anniversary with banquet and entertainment at Armory Hall Central square. Commander Pike delivers welcome. posts 56 57 186 respond. remarks by G H Innis Richard F Tobin E A Bingham Freeman Hunt and others. Bostonian Quartet provides music.
In this city, October 20 Warren S. Allen wed Margaret EK Sullivan by Rev M H A Evans. At Brookline October 22 Sewell EH Fessenden Jr of Boston married Caroline H Lee of Chestnut Hill Newton by Rev Howard N Brown. In this city October 17 Joseph M Smith wed Carrie B Grant by Rev Charles L Rhoades.
Deaths listed in this city and surrounding towns dated Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 include Mary T Callahan 20 in Jamaica Plain Sarah A Davis 79 Wenham Catherine Dumphy 22 in city Hannah Endicott 76 Canton Sarah R Fletcher 51 city Josephine M Frazier 29 South Boston Charles Dudley Head 74 Brookline Frank R Uckins Westboro Hospital Dorothea E Johnson 82 city Mrs F A Lunt Dorchester Winthrop Lovering Somerville aged unspecified Stephen Morgan 60 Charlestown Joanna Murphy Roxbury Mary FE Nutting 4 St Margarets Home Chelsea William Pugh Jr ? Dorchester Charles H Rundlett 81 Dorchester Erama Rodman 70 Beacon St Boston John Simmons 35 city Maria Staples 95 Boston Eliza J Stewart 36 South Boston.
Advert warns of counterfeit Mait Extracts flooding the market after the genuine tonic proved successful. It notes that the real product bears Johann Hoff’s signature on the bottle neck and lists Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents at 6 Barclay Street, New York.
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