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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1889

Page

5

Oklahoma visit may be canceled as commission haggles over dates

A federal commission negotiating with the Cherokees and other tribes for Oklahoma lands met in Washington and plans to brief the President. Governor Robinson of Massachusetts chairs. Alfred M. Wilson and J Otis Humphrey serve as members. If Robinson withdraws over July commitments, ex Governor Long may be named. The start date remains undecided, with decisions due tomorrow.

Washinetton Sreciay Oklahoma Interior Department Noble Oberly Belt Robinson Massachusetts Alfred M. Wilson Arkansas J. Otis Humphrey Illinois Long

Appraisers' fight pits business and politics in New York

A heated contest over the New York appraisership pits Assistant Secretary Tichenor and pro reformers against political forces backing Norman McLeod and rough crowd figures. Compromise may produce a dummy appraiser to placate both sides amid concerns over undervaluation reforms.

New York Treasty Tichenor Stephens Norman McLeod al”’ Daggett Mike Dady Fairchild

Harrison signals restraint on removals amid term limits

The president indicated he prefers not to replace officers with fixed terms until the term ends or the incumbent resigns. He argued extended four year tenure ignores brief prior appointments. He blamed Republican Senate delays in 1886 for extending terms. Baseball players report a cool White House reception, risking their vote power. Dr A T Stahl visits Boston after earlier removal, with Henry A Thomas seen as likely successor, backed by Massachusetts delegation.

Harrison Senate White House Cleveland Europe King Italy Prince of Wales Boston A. T. Stahl Massachusetts Henry A. Thomas Peter J.ughes Thomas Stahl Vilas

Postoffice inspector applications returned for civil service exam

The Postoffice Department has many applications for postoffice inspectors. All appointments require examination and certification by the U S civil service commission. Names and addresses have been sent to the commission, which will notify applicants of exam details.

Postoffice Department United States Civil Service Commission Commission Wien Abraham Jackson Boston Suffolk Melvin L. Severy Hotel Clifford

Italian Immigrants in Boston Urged to Start Handicraft Shop

A circular notes about 10,000 Italians in Boston many without English skills. It proposes raising funds to provide materials and open a shop to display and sell their hand craft work such as wood carving lace making and other fine arts training. Contributions invited from listed local benefactors and figures.

Boston W. Perkins Henry I. Bowditch James Lodge Richard Sullivan Edith Rotch John G. May Alger A. Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Whitman Edward C. Perkins Horatio Bigelow Arthur Dexter Sarah P. Cleveland Waldo Higginson James T. Fields

Doctor Gunn Praises Warner's Safe Cure After Treatment

Dr R A Gunn M D professor of surgery and editor of Medical Tribune notes a patient using Warner's Safe Cure showed marked improvement within a month. By four months no tube casts remained and only a trace of albumen persisted while the patient reported feeling perfectly well.

R. A. Gunn United States Medical College Medical Tribune Gunn Warner

John Jackson Dies By Own Action In St Louis

St Louis April 15 John Jackson president of the St Louis Elevator Company died by own action The physician Dr Samuel Brackett said the act was not impulsive and Jackson had long discussed self destruction methods He borrowed 170000 from Third National Bank secured by warehouse receipts and Horace Chiselin of the elevator firm faces a loss under 350000.

St. Louis John Jackson Samuel Brackett Jackson Horace Chiselin St. Louis Elevator Company

Market Wraps In New York Traders Brace For Decline

Stock market in New York shows subdued activity with prices hardening and little actual selling. Western earnings lag due to past conditions, while Kansas wheat prospects and future rail developments loom as key factors. Bonds and paper finance tighten as banks report deposits up in New York and smaller money to run.

New York Kansas Union Pacific Northern Pacific Manitoba Oregon Short Line Oregon Railway and Navigation Oregon Utah Northern

Real Estate Auction Sells Two Charlestown Homes

In Charlestown yesterday, C. W. Sawyer sold two properties at auction. The three story frame two tenant house at No 12 Irving place with about 1600 feet of land went to Cushing Otis for 2040 dollars. The three story brick house at No 336 Medford street arranged for three families sold to M Dole for 2050 dollars.

C. W. Sawyer Charlestown Irving Place Cushing Otis Medford Street M. Dole

Letter defending Ladder 15 crew over meal treatment at fire event

Thomas W. Conway, captain of Ladder 15, Back Bay, Boston, writes to the editor rebutting a criticism in the paper of April 13 about the treatment of men at the Lowell freight houses fire. He says the fire commissioners supplied meals at the Falmouth House and allowed time to eat, denying charity from the quoted divine, and asks for space to present their view.

Back Bay Lowell Board of Fire Commissioners Falmouth Ladder 15 Back Bay District Thomas W. Conway Boston

Japanese noble praises Roanoke College offer to students

Viscount Takachika Fukuoka, an imperial privy council member and former minister of education, commends Dr. Julius D. Dreher for guiding Japanese students to suitable study abroad. He notes Dreher’s reasonable charges and arranges Japanese translation of the letter to publicize Roanoke College in three major Japanese papers.

Viscount Takachika Fukuoka America

Harrison's Potomac Excursion Returns With Enjoyment

President Harrison Mrs Harrison and companions completed a Potomac river trip of about forty to fifty miles down the river and back. They returned home around six o'clock this evening.

Harrison Potomac Washington

Boston to raise tax limit or live within nine dollars

Mayor Hart defends a nine dollar tax limit for Boston arguing the city must live within its means while pursuing essential services. He signals potential rise to ten if sewers streets and public works deteriorate, and cites past overdrawn appropriations as a warning. Beard disputes the low cap urging flexibility and debt for needed permanent improvements.

Hart Boston Executive Business Association Young Boston Police Fire Board of Health Beacon Hill Sam State House Weston Lewis Court House New York A. W. Beard Beard Jenks Moon Island Jonathan A. Lane Joseph Barnett William K. Rice Shoe and Leather Association W.H. Sayward Jonathan General Court Massachusetts

Easter Publications Showcases of Seasonal Verse and Art

Easter publications occupy the season with decorative souvenirs and verse. L Prang Co offers Louis Harlow etchings and monotone leaflets while Frederick A Stokes & Co presents Alice Rollins and Edith Thomas works with fine engravings. E P Dutton Co highlights English designed titles like Lilies Round the Cross and Easter Dawn printed on tinted paper with rich tones.

Louis K. Harlow L. Prang & Co Alice Wellington Rollins Susie Barstow Skelding Heaven and Earth Edith M. Thomas W. St. John Harper Frederick W. Faber Bethany Albert H. Hardy Ben Hur E. P. Dutton Co New York England Germany Nuremburg

Louis Weissbein Declines City Architect Offer in 1889

Louis Weissbein of 41 Tremont Street Boston responds to press mentions about a city architect candidacy. He notes Mayor O'Brien offered the post a year earlier, which he declined, and that he informed Mayor Hart he was not a candidate. He expresses thanks for the complimentary portrayal and signs his name dated April 15 1889.

O’brien Hart Louis Weissbein Tremont Street Boston

Auction Sales Today and Marriages in City

AUCTION SALES TODAY listing Fruit-Horatio Harris & Co. at 12 m and West End Street Railroad horses at 9 a.m. MARRIAGES DOLE FRANCE in city April 3 by Rev William T Chase Henry bk Dole to Lillian France.

Horatio Harris & Co West End Street Railroad

Obituary notices list deaths across New England region

A compiled death notice list dated April detailing 30 plus individuals: Annable, Bacon, Crawford, Coffin, Carpenter, Edmonds, Frail, Griffin, Hartt, Hartt, Winslow, Kelly, Leavitt, McDermott, Morse, Nickels, Owen, Pierce, Pote, Perkins, Ryan. Entries indicate names, locations, and ages with funeral or date cues in several cases.

Annable Charles A. Annable Bacon Chelsea Catherine Allen H. Bacon Crawford Watertown Annie M Harry A. Crawford Coffin Roxbury Charlotte G. Coffin Peter Coffin Carpenter Isaveila Eaton William H. Oencery Milford Have Goddard Avenue Brookline M. Winslow Alice Winslow Roland Anne P. Winslow John F. Hartt M. Kelly Jamaica Plain Frederick George Kelly Robert H Eliza Kelly Maplewood Manoah Leavitt McDermottt Victor Charles H Charlotte McDermott Hancock Street Dorchester Morse S. Bradford Morse Nickels Brooklyn N. Y Edward John R. Nickels Newton Mass Owen Providence R.I Mary Eliza Westcott Smith Owen Pierce Lincoln Jane W. Pierce Pote Boston Sophronia E Samuel Pete Perkins Nottingham N.H Hannah B John Perkins Newmarket N. H Ryan Patrick Ryan

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