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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1890

Page

5

Pension Office Scandals Reach High Investigation

Washington reports reveal scrutiny of Pension Commissioner Raum amid probes into personal loans to George E. Lemon and possible stock dealings with a patent refrigerator firm. A House committee headed by Morrill cites lack of scrupulous official proprieties. Smyser resigns amid conflict over stock ties. Cooper and Sawyer clash over proceedings.

Washington Sreeran Raum George E. Lemon General Raum Morrill Kansas Lemon Cooper Indiana Congress Smyser Ohio Sawyer New York Mr. Smyser Ir. Cooper

River and Harbor Agreement Reached on Bill Report

Conferrees on the river and harbor bill signed their report after agreement on most Senate changes, with numerous reductions to appropriations noted in the final version.

Senate

Public Debt Statement Shows Month Decline and Asset Shifts

Treasury Department releases a monthly debt report showing a net decrease of $833,072.75 in overall public debt, with interest bearing debt down to $680,978,020 and a reduced Treasury cash balance of $85,318,869. Gold and silver assets fell by several million, currency assets moved lower, while certificates rose. National bank depositories hold $80,379,853. government receipts for the month totaled $34,812,209 and expenditures $33,890,239. August pension payments and coinage figures are noted along with national bank note totals and circulation changes.

Treasury Department Treasury United States

Senators Blair and Hoar Clash Over Labor Bills

In the Senate Blair and Hoar express divergent views on labor bills and tariffs. Blair seeks quick action on four labor bills passed by the House, while Hoar favors advancing the tariff bill to raise wages. Aldrich objects to further debate as Hoar and Blair pause, Blair hoping to push labor measures after tariff moves but wary of Senate opposition this session.

Senate Blair Hoar House Aldrich Buncombe Mr. Blair

Coinage and Shipment of Silver This Week

The issue of standard silver dollars from the mints for the week ended Aug 30 was 787,204 dollars. The same period last year saw 678,124 dollars. Shipments of fractional silver coin in August totaled 1,035,608 dollars.

President Approves Lands for New Haven Public Park

The President signs into law an act granting the use of certain lands to New Haven Connecticut for a public park and an act construing the act of July 1 1890 in rein stable oaths in pension and other cases.

New Haven Conn

National Lawn Tennis Semi Finals At Newport

The all comers singles semi finals featured Knapp Hobart and Campbell Huntington with Campbell and Knapp advancing commitments. Knapp beat Hobart in three sets while Huntington edged Campbell in four. Tomorrow the final for all comers and doubles and singles championships are scheduled with key matches and standings.

Knapp Campbell Newport R. L Clarence Hobart R. P. Huntington, Jr W. Percy Knapp New York City O. S. Campbell Brooklyn Hobart Huntington Camp Erisiscwiet Sss Ciets Siecle Ys Tb Huntington Esevecevesers Hall Carver Ryerson E. W. Slocum, Jr Chase Vs. Knapp Pilay W. P. Knapp C. Hobart New Reprorp Halcyon Tennis Club Phillips Mosher Carpenter Tucker

Blaine Visit To Bangor For Eastern Maine State Fair

The Hon. James G. Blaine travels from Bar Harbor to Bangor by a special train provided by General Manager Payson Tucker to meet Governor Burleigh and other guests at the Eastern Maine State Fair. Mrs. Senator Hale and others join the party at Ellsworth.

Bangor James G. Blaine Bar Harbor Payson Tucker Burleigh Senator Hale Ellsworth

Vacation Advice From The Springfield Republican

The piece urges everyone to take a vacation when possible and counsels those unable to travel to seek mountain escapes for short breaks. It describes a simple day trip with friends, a rustic lunch, water from a spring, and relaxed time in nature to recharge, suggesting such days weekly until snow flies are more refreshing than city idleness.

The Springfield Republican

Hooa’s Sarsaparilla Praised for Blood Purity Cure

The article touts high confidence in Hooa's Sarsaparilla noting it has cured many who failed with other remedies. It claims the preparation is unsurpassed for diseases attributed to impure blood or a weak system.

Longwoods Triumph Over Lawrences In Thrilling Innings Victory

Longwoods defeated the Lawrence Cricket Club by an innings and 67 runs on their home ground after a high scoring match marked by Chambers 37 and Jones 52 for Longwoods. Lawrence struggled in both innings as Cracknell and Wright dominated Longwood bowling, with Fryer injured but brave at the crease.

Lawrence Cricket Club Longwood Club Longwood Lawrence Orme Fryer Chambers G. Wright Wright Morrill Brice Tattersall Cracknell Pashley Thompson Coulton Jones Haughton Cover Point Paisley Wattersall Conroy Pashley Mudie Conroy EF. Mansfield Price Coultons Place Manstied Jeg S. Wright Hubbard Estabrook Lawrences Wright d

Why Mr Ingalls Likes Him

A friendship grows between Senators Ingalls and Carlisle. Ingalls recalls Carlisle’s early struggle when his Senate bid neared, arriving in Frankfort with 15 cents, preferring brainy, unwealthy men. He praises Carlisle as the kind of man the Senate should be built from.

Ingalls Carlisle Kentucky Frankfort Senate Mr. Carlisle

Myopia Hunt Afield Draws 3000 Spectators At Gibney Farm

Hamilton September 1 Special report crowds exceed 3000 at the Myopia hunt on the Gibney farm grounds. Races included ponies, all ponies, farmers, and a four mile hunt cup won by Shaw on Solomon. Notable riders included Romulus with Hopkins, and Dianna but Gibney was disqualified for failing to pass all flags. Spectators included Hon. Joseph Chamberlain and wife.

Hamilton Gibney Farm Kit KK. G. Shaw John T Hamilton Hunt Solomon K. G. Shaw George Gibney Fin Dianna Mr. Norman Mr. Norman On Chaffings, Mr. Hopkinson Gypsy Mr. Seabury Baronet Mr. Wright R. M. Appleton Shaw Joseph Chamberlain Mrs. Chamberlain England

Obituary notices from Boston area in a daily column

Death notices list multiple individuals by surname with ages and dates, including Nancy J Bates 34, Edmund A Capen 65, Annie Dunlea, William Doherty, Marion Celestina McNamara, Emery N Moore, John Osborn 43, Charles G C Phimimer 71, Ann Ripley 81, Elsie H Stimson. Funeral details note locations in Chelsea Cambridge Charlestown Dedham Leominster and London with dates in late August and early September.

Bates Quincy City Hospital Nancy J Elnathan Elizabeth K. Bates Capen Soldiers’ Home Chelsea Edmund A. Capen Dunlea South Boston Annie William Dunlea William Catherine Dillon. Doherty William Doherty McAvoy Cambridge Mrs. McA

Praise for Hall's Multum in Parvo phonography guide

The author reviews the New Revised Edition of Hall's Multum in Parvo praising its practical exercises from beginner to advanced verbatim reporting. It notes the text’s clear presentation and how the author integrates and simplifies major phonography systems making self instruction highly effective and recommending it to aspirants.

Hall William Whitford Notr Whitford America New England Russell

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