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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1891

Page

5

Secretary Foster Eyes Bond Redemption And Continuance

Blaine Talks as if He Expects to Resume His Work. Secretary Foster plans to redeem 444 per cent bonds not continued by Wednesday with an estimated $20 to $25 million. He will issue a circular permitting continuance at 2 per cent for holders preferring that route. Western banks seek time to swap 4 per cent bonds and renew deposits. Total continued to date reaches $22,918,800 with pending cases likely to lift to $25,000,000. Disbursement of $20 million could aid the money market and benefit business.

Wasnincron Sorcian Foster New York Post

Presidential hide and seek over Blaine and Foster

The piece reports John W. Foster’s return from Bar Harbor after talks with Secretary Blaine on reciprocity. It notes Blaine’s possible return to the State Department and hints that Blaine’s presidential prospects unsettle party machinery, while Assistant Secretary Wharton endures the heat awaiting future assignment.

John W. Foster Bar Harbor Blaine Thongh Department of State Maine Iarrison Wharton State Department Cave May

Secretary Foster delays cost-order on consigned goods

Secretary Foster postponed indefinitely the July 17 order demanding detailed cost statements for consigned goods. He plans a thorough review with Assistant Secretary Spaulding and solicitors before any action, noting protest pressure and doubt on practicality. Consular officers lack instructions while await further guidance, with a deferment until the department’s final decision.

Foster Spaulding Tlepbarn Taft Ketchum State Department Europe Fassett George W. Maher Special Agents’ Division Collector of Customs New York Chaerles Foster

Public Building Site Sought in Quiet Haverhill

Colonel Low of the Supervising Architect's Office reports on Haverhill site bids for a new government building. Only one site offered at 16000 dollars, corner of Main and Summer streets, 150 by 80 feet. A larger 100 foot 6 inch Main Street plot priced 20000 dollars could allow 5000 square feet on the first floor. Local interest wanes, with residents satisfied with the current post office. A new advertisement may attract nearer the business center bids. department aims to avoid delays from overmarketed attention.

Haverhill Colonel Low Supervising Architect's Office Treasury Department Law Main Sunemer Streets Summer Street Main Street Colone Low Congress Ciellos

Readvertisement to attract bids for site offered

The department may offer free sites and readvertise to attract attention. If no better sites are offered, the present site may be accepted after due opportunity for criticism. Colonel Low's report was approved by Secretary Foster and bids will be advertised soon.

Low Foster

Bicycle Messenger Service Praised by Connecticut Guard

Lieutenant W H Bowen reports to the War Department after inspection of the Connecticut National Guard praising the corps First Regiment bicycle service. Soldiers armed with carbines and revolvers on bicycles can reach places horses cannot and beat the flag in message delivery. He urges extended experiments for messengers patrols and advance guards with special commendation for the colored troops as exemplary soldiers and scouts.

War Department Connecticut National Guard W. H. Bowen Lowen

Treasury cash rises six million since August one

Treasury officials estimate cash on hand has increased by over 6 million since August 1, reflecting a corresponding decrease in public debt under the older debt statement method.

Treasury Treasury Department

Canadian workers ordered returned from Pembina

The superintendent of immigration directed the return of four Canadians arrested at Pembina North Dakota for alleged breach of the alien labor contract law. Officials said they claimed to be farm hands and had come to work for David Myers of Pittsburg North Dakota.

Superintendent of Immigration Pembina N. D David Myers Pittsburg

Prohibition in Kansas Faces Mixed Enforcement Across State

A Times correspondent reports a wide survey in twenty Kansas counties, finding prohibition largely enforced with few open saloons. Cities like Wichita and Leavenworth show controlled locations and monthly fines funding schools, while Topeka claims full enforcement and growth in civic health. The piece argues prohibition as a fixture, noting police scrutiny, revenue doubts, and shifts in public sentiment amid diverse city experiences.

New York the Times Topeka Kan Kansas Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison Wichita Arceny Hutchinson Salina Dodge City Clay Centre Sterlini Great Bend Fort Scott Pittsburg Ingalls Topela Hutchinaon

Plucky Captain Defies Ezeta To Save Salvador Prisoners

An American steamship captain on the City of Panama refused a port order to surrender four Salvadorian officers and a prominent citizen to President Ezeta. After a tense stand at La Libertad, Captain White steered to Guatemala, where US Minister Pacheco arranged safe withdrawal of Brennan and the four Salvadorians amid Ezeta’s demand for surrender.

San Josepe GuatemMaLa Panama la Libertad Republic of Salvador Acapulco Mexico Corinto Nicaragua White Ezata Acajutla Salvador San Jose de Guatemala Mr. Brennan Guatemala United States Pacheco Ezeta L. Letona L. Hernandes M. Rivas Rivas

Convent Intruder Flees After Frightened Sisters Scream

In Williamsburg New York on Morgan avenue and Harrison place an unknown man entered the sleeping room of a 17 year old sister at the Convent of Our Lady of Sorrows. He grabbed her throat and tried to throw her down before escaping through a kitchen window. Several sisters cried for help as the mother superior alerted Father Zentgraf who fired a shot to draw police attention. No trace of the intruder was found and he was described as short thick set and possibly German. The sister remained bedridden from shock. The incident sparked fears of a prowler in the German community. Later the Easten Yacht Club’s cruiser fleet disbands with most yachts returning home.

New York Williamsburg Our Lady of Sorrows Morgan Avenue Harrison Place John Bb Zentgraf Catholic Church of Toose John B. Zentgraf Williams Bare

Tax rate in Newburyport rises by one dollar

Newburyport August 31 The tax rate in this city will be 16.80 on 1000 dollars, an increase of one dollar over last year.

Newburyport Newnunvrorr

Oaklawn in Gay Attire Hosts Newport Ball Night

A grand Newport ball at Oaklawn hosted by Mrs. Robert Garrett featured a lawn dance floor, pink and white floral decor, hundreds of electric lamps, and an audience of prominent guests including Mrs. J. J. Astor and many diplomats. The Royal Hungarian Orchestra played as Mr. Elisha Dyer led the cotillion. Fireworks were planned but dampness prevented them.

Newport R. L Sixucian Robert Garrett Garretts Oaklawn Charles H. Russell Garrett Royal Hungarian Orchestra Elisha Dyer Marietta Villa J. J. Astor William Astor William Post Spriggy Post J. D. R. Baldwin Baldwin E. F. Knowlton Miss Blight Clews W. W. Sherman W. C. Whitney Er. N. Tailer Miss Tailer Thomas Hitchcock Whitney Warren Looker D. B. Fearing C. F. Livermore Chanler Chanler, Miss Howe, Mr. T. S. Tailor General Burnett Wetmore Miss Wetmore H. R. Bishop Leary Bishop DeMeir Stevens Townsend Burden Burden T. F. Cushing Miss Cushing Boston Rhinebeck Hudson New York E. L. Willing Thomas EH. Hitchcock Miss Eustis Beverly Farms South Hampton Long Island

Obituary of John Wesley Olmstead Watchman editor dies at 74

The Rev John Wesley Olmstead editor of the Watchman and its predecessors died in Manchester by the Sea after months of ill health aged 74 He was born November 13 1816 in New York and pursued a long career as a Baptist minister and newspaper editor including leading roles at the Watchman and Reflector and the Watch Tower He is survived by his widow Mrs Phebe Sanford Child and three children Funeral services will be held in Manchester on Wednesday at 330 PM conducted by several clergymen

John Wesley Olmstead the Watchman Baptist People New England Manchester By-The Sea Mr. Olmstead Saratoga County N. Y Methodist Episcopal Church Schuylerville C. B. Keyes Johnstown Academy Yale College Rochester University Little Falls First Baptist Church Chelsea Christian Reflector of Boston Christian Watchman Watchman and Reflector Dr. Olmstead Christian Era Watchman Olmstead Franklin Johnson George C. Lorimer New York City the Watch Tower Mary Livingston Saratoga James M. Olmstead Sarah George B. Spalding Syracuse N.Y Kate Francis Chase Scarsdale Charlas

Cambridge caucuses set for Sept 10 delegates

Republican City Committee of Cambridge voted to hold caucuses on Thursday evening Sept 10 to elect delegates to conventions. Cambridge Prohibitionists held a union caucus at Temple Hall selecting about 160 delegates, with fifty attendees hearing remarks by Rev E Breen and others. A.N. Whitford, Cambridge Y M C A secretary, departs today for Rochester Y M C A. friends gave him a farewell with Y M C A orchestra music.

Cambridge Republican City Committee Cambridge Prohibitionists Temple Hall E. Breen H. Hannaford George RK. Cook J.H. Roberts J. Fef

Pursuit and Capture of Murray in Assault Case

Deputy Sheriff David Murphy of Hinsdale, Mass., tracked James Murray in a long manhunt across multiple states ending in Olneyville. Murray, linked to an assault with a dangerous weapon on Joan Jennings a year earlier, was captured this afternoon after agreeing to go to Massachusetts without a requisition.

Providence SrEera David Murphy Hinsdale Mass Olneyville Joan J. Jennings Boston & Albany Jennings Walker James Murray Horaceville N. C Murphy Worcester Murray New Meriden Rockville Meriden New York Byrnes Manton Massachusetts

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