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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1890
Page
2
The discussion centers on Canadian Pacific freight terms and a proposed reciprocity bill. Mr Dolph criticizes the plan as a delusion that would undermine the current protective system, adding to the day’s confusion. Tomorrow’s session promises further skirmishes.
In Washington the Senate opened the tariff bill and considered sugar duties. Mr Hale urged reciprocity with Central and South America and the islands, citing Pan American ideas and past letters from Blaine and Frelinghuysen. The debate covered Cuba and Porto Rico, Canada trade, and the impact on federal revenue, with ministers proposing amendments and potential sugar free-list status amid protectionist concerns.
The measure supported yesterday by him reduces duty rates on steel and iron manufactures woollen and cotton goods earthenware glassware and fertilizer materials purchased abroad by U S citizens through exchange of farm products or proceeds from farm product sales. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
Washington report covers debate on the Clayton Breckinridge Arkansas seat with claims of fraud and murder linked to political methods. It notes reactions by Mr Cooper of Ohio and Mr Wilson of Missouri, calls for reinvestigation, and remarks on appropriations and a Rock Island port of delivery bill before adjournment.
The American Social Science Association day session in Saratoga New York began with remarks by chairman Dr Ek M Gallander of Washington DC Miss F J Dyer of Boston read a paper on College Girls and Working Girls as Factors in Social Life Several other papers were read and discussed Tonight President White spoke on The Future of American Colleges and Universities and Rev A D Mayo of Boston delivered The Middle Estate in the South
Boston actor John L. Sullivan appeared in New York at Niblo's last night to enthusiastic reception. Critics note his fine figure and promise while assessing his acting limits, comparing him to Signor Salvini and outlining strengths in voice and stage presence amidst flaws.
John Tower assaulted his wife at 136 Prince Street last evening. John Farren struck Tower with a wood sickle, Tower then stabbed Farren in the left breast. Dr. Elliott treated both, and they were placed in custody.
The State Board of Mediation and Arbitration heard testimony on the New York Central dispute with its workers. Webb denied 78 dismissals tied to Knights of Labor and cited unsatisfactory work in several cases. Pinkerton involvement discussed. adjournment set for tomorrow. A $1000 reward was offered by the railroad for wrecking suspects and evidence.
A Guatemalan city Vancouver note describes Christina Barrundia attempting to shoot U S Minister Mizner in his office while he translated a guarantee protecting Barrundia, daughter of the slain General Martin Barrundia. Mizner avoided harm, was not prosecuted, and Guatemala offered protection through its president.
Frederic Kimball the absconding teller of the People's Savings Bank was arrested in New York after disembarking a French steamer and arrived in Worcester this evening in custody of detectives. He is jailed at Summer Street awaiting October trial and offered no explanation for the bond theft. Nearby, Speaker Reed began a campaign trip to Maine with stops in Portland ahead of the congressional election.
About one hundred quarrymen at W A Flint's Monson granite quarry walked out this morning after a union demand for a nine hour day and a 5 percent wage increase took effect August 27. The company, already tied to ten hour contracts, offered arbitration but the strike persists with no talks planned.
William Dunlap an engineer on the North Berwick and Boston freight died in the Boston and Maine yard at Charles Town after a shifting engine coupled to his train. He slipped while descending to fetch parcels, was knocked dizzy, and fell under the moving shifter near the buggy, his head severed. He lived in Somerville with a widow and several children.
The International Printing Pressmen of the United States and Canada meet in Washington with 22 delegates from 20 unions in cities including Boston Detroit Philadelphia and New York. 1400 pressmen are represented. A credentials committee is formed and Mahony of Boston presides. Today officers will be elected. Receipts total 2455 dollars with expenditures at 1238.
Exeter Mfg Co offers 10 shares in Market N Bank and 4 shares in State N Bank on Wednesday September 3 at 12 m. The record lists dealings by Alanshares with these banks.
Charles C. Edgerly and Louisa Humphreys report a man shadowing them on a streetcar. Edgerly attacked the follower, sending him through a $100 plate glass window near 353 Washington Street. Police arrested Edgerly, Humphreys, and the claimed assailant John Foley. Dr Cilley treated a head wound.
William H. Hartwell a hay and grain dealer at 81 Bridge Street Fast Cambridge died suddenly at Stevens’s drug store after heart disease. He was about fifty, leaves a widow, home at 27 Maple Avenue. William Strange oldest Fall River resident died aged ninety four after a long adventurous life. He was a Free Masons member sixty seven years and leaves three daughters. Wheeler Beers Bridgeport Connecticut wealthy citizen died suddenly from paralysis and founded the spring and axle business organizing firms. First Lieutenant W S Turner US Marine Corps attached to the Omaha died at Yokohama on August 31.
F A Hosmer former High School principal departs with Mrs Hosmer for San Francisco en route to Honolulu to assume the president's chair at the American College. A Congregational Church reception honors him with water color sketches and remarks from Judge Wright ACG Collins and Charles Russell.
A detailed list shows Central Office and Charity building rooms, hours, and agents for each ward from Chardon street to Roxbury. It covers operation times May to November and winter hours, with notices of board meetings and staff like Miss Zilpha UD Smith and Miss Susan K Bartlett, plus an arrest of Arthur W. Fisher for stealing a watch and jewels.
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