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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1889

Page

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Colonel Bell Sets Salary Charity for Democratic Campaign

Colonel Nicholas M. Bell, superintendent of foreign mails, vows to deposit every dollar of his salary from March 4 until removal to fund the Democratic national committee 1892 campaign. The $3000 annual pay has yielded over $350 saved thus far, with Bell noting he is not dependent on his wages. Representative Wade of Missouri, a friend, says the plan shows offensive partisanship and urges Bell's removal.

Washington Nicholas M. Bell Democratic National Committee Wade Missouri Bell Arkansas City Kan Hays War Department Arkansas River United States Bonsell Salt Tork Chillico Creek Wellington Captain Hays Price Salt Creek Fork Oklahoma Caldwell Oklahoma League Catpwett Cherokee Strip Woodson Reno Little Bridge Fort Suirx Ark Chisholm Oklahoma City Frank Colbert Kansas Texas Geiss Wicuita Kiowa George Kramer Charles Heidke Kramer Heidke Secretary of War

Murder and arson in West Farms tragedy shock Springfield

In West Farms a 79 year old man Joseph King was shot by his son Edgar, the house burned, and Edgar later killed himself. Neighbors found King dead in bed, his wife asleep nearby, as the elder King’s violent act unfolded. Witnesses described a brutal escape and a neighbor removing the body before dawn.

Springfield Charles Clark Edgar Charlie Clark Futtle Horace Clapp

Combination suits for boys of 4 to 12 in Boston

Popular early selling of boys suits includes jackets two pantaloons and cap priced at 4 50. Blue flannel sailor suits sell 95 cents, the same price as last year. A single lot of light covert coats is marked special as the cheapest in Boston. Easter hat gloves shoes and overcoats offered as best value today.

Boston

Boston Reorganizes Visits Jersey City In 6-4 Loss

The Boston team, reorganized, played the Jersey Citys in Jersey City Heights drawing about 600 spectators. Sanders pitched for Boston with Hurley behind the plate, while Daly and Hofford were the battery for Jersey City. Final score listed Jersey Citys 4 and Bostons 5 with errors and fielding noted.

Jersey City N.J Boston Oakland Park Jersey City Heights Atlantic Association Sanders Bostons Hurley Daly Hofford Battery Jersey Citys Kelly

Scores From Recent Games Across Major Cities

In Pittsburg, Pittsburghs defeated Torontos 7 to 0. Indianapolis Americas beat Chicagos 9 to 5. Cincinnati Reds led St Louis 12 to 4. Philadelphia Athletics triumphed over Brooklyns 3 to 2. Baltimore defeated Columbus 13 to 3. Louisville beat Kansas Citys 8 to ?

Pittsburg Pittsburgh Torontos Indianapolis All Americas Chicagos Cincinnati St Louis Cincinnatis Philadelphia— Athletics Brooklyns Baltimore

Bismarck Defines Naval Commanders Duties Amid Samoan Crisis

Prince Bismarck issues a policy order clarifying naval commanders may refuse consul requests lacking German foreign office authority. He denounces Consul Knappe for Dec 17 actions in Samoa, says Germany will not handle Samoa’s internal affairs, and aims to protect German interests and commerce.

Bismarck Knappe Benun Herr Stuebel Samoa Prince Bismarck Consul Knappe America Great Britain Germany

Port Physician of Boston Weds Miss Ward at Westland Hotel

Dr. Charles H. Cogswell port physician of Boston marries Miss Margaret Ward at Hotel Westland. The ceremony in parlors read by Rev. Thomas R. Lambert, with Usher Hobart Ames, William H. Ames, and A. L. Spring. Bridal gown white lace veil diamond pendant gift of groom. Post ceremony breakfast and short wedding trip. Home at Hotel Westland May second and third Tuesdays.

Charles H. Cogswell Boston Margaret Ward Charles H. Ward Thomas R. Lambert D.D Hotel Westland Hobart Ames William H. Ames North Easton A. L. Spring E. K. Wilson Newton George P. Cogswell Oakes A. Ames Addison Brown New York S. H. Gale Haverhill T. R. Matthews

Goodman & Rosenberger Diamond Firm Fails Again

New York on April 18 reports Goodman and Rosenberger, jewelry dealers at 34 Maiden Lane, have failed with liabilities around 60000 and assets undetermined. The firm previously failed in 1884 for 100000, settling at 20 cents on the dollar.

New York Goodman & Rosenberger Maiden Lane

News on missing Danmark passengers remains unresolved

London reports incoming steamers with moderate weather and no mention of the Danmark. The Queen from New York arrived at Queenstown and saw no trace of the missing passengers. In New York the Alsatia from Gibraltar reached port with no sightings of the lost vessel or its travelers.

London National Line Queen New York Queenstown Anchor Gibraltar

Steamers Arrived in Atlantic Ports Listing April 18

A long list records steamers arriving or sailing from major ports on April 18. Vessels include Virginian from Liverpool and Olympia from the Mediterranean, with many others touching New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Queenstown London and more. Names include Valencia Balder Tyrian Vindobula Amicitia Italia Gallia Indiana Queen and City of Berlin.

Boston Virginian Liverpool Kansas New York Olympia Mediterranean Valencia Laguayra Balder Haracoa Tyrian Kingston Jam Vindobula Trieste Amicitia Ozama Haya Advance Brazil Murcia Haytian Victoria Aguadilla Italy Helvetia Italia Saracon Thingvalla Christiansand Colorado Sagua Philadelphia Switzerland Antwerp Baltimore Ontario Cardiff Brow Head Gallia Toronto Portland Queenstown Adriatic Marsala Hamburg Indiana the Queen eaLeetrnon City of Berlin Newark London Minnesota Erin Glasgow Circassia Limerick Propitius Newport News Rouen Thorntondale New Orlans Bremen Lahn Stettin Polynesia Copenhagen Elphinstone Cow- Bay Gibraltar Entella Genoa Loch Lemond Bassein Montreal Yokohama City of Peking San Francisco Hong Kong Para Augustine

Steamers Istrian Liverpool Montreal Run Sailed

London reports late ship news with vessels Istrian Liverpool for Boston Oregon Circassian Liverpool Montreal Texas Bristol for Montreal sailing today and other steamers heading to expected ports.

Late Ship News London Istrian Liverpool Boston Oregon Aor Montreal Texas Bristol

Churchill and Churchill in dispute over Birmingham seat claim

London reports Lord Randolph Churchill counters Mr. Chamberlain who stated in a letter that Churchill would not contest Central Birmingham. Churchill calls the assertion utterly false and signals forthcoming correspondence between the two men.

London Joseph Chamberain Lord Randolph Churchill Churchill Birmingham Lord Randolph Chamberlain

Boulangist Leaders Quit Government Abstention

Paris reports Boulangist leaders in Brussels will stay quiet during the exhibition if the government does likewise. A Senate commission examining Boulangist dealings with English capitalists questioned M. Reinach of the Republique Francaise and M. Pressnce of Temps.

Paris Brussells Senate M. Reinach République Francaise M. Pressnce The Temps Boulanger

Pope Mass and Navy Report in World News Digest

The Pope celebrated mass in the private chapel and will conduct services in the consistory hall with visitors admitted. Mgr Mocceni may be raised to cardinalate. In St Petersburg Vice-Admiral Tchikhatcheff reports on navy condition urging cruiser construction and opposing Black Sea flotilla increase. London Croydon race results show Queen Anne winning. Eproevuron notes Parnell freedom of the city approved by town council.

Rome Mgr. Mocceni St. Petersburg Tchikhatcheff Parnell

Charitable Mechanics Holds Meeting In Boston

The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association met at Russell Hall last evening with about fifty members. President James J. Haynes chaired as by laws were revised to include a charity fund and standard practices. A seven member committee was approved to explore establishing a mechanical school in Boston.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Russell Hall Mechanics’ Building Huntington Avenue James J. Haynes Charles Morton M. Raymond J. M. Raymond Seth F. Robinson Albert A. Pope Frank B. Foster John C. Randall Gardner A. Churchill Oliver M. Wentworth Wentworth Association Alfred Bicknell Levi L. Willcutt Charles Whittier Erastus B. Badger George W. Pope Boston O. M. Wentworth

Easter Season Sale At Continental Clothing House

The Continental Clothing House announces a grand carnival for Easter demand with preparations on a larger scale. The mens department features attractive styles at irresistible prices. A Sawyer Woollen Company suit is offered at $8, and spring overcoats are on sale at $6 with samples available by mail.

Continental Clothing House Sawyer Woollen Company Samles

Southern Question and Race Policy in interviews

The Philadelphia Inquirer plans tomorrow to publish interviews with Southern leaders on the question of the South. Governors Richardson of South Carolina and Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia frame the issue as a race question and urge that states control internal affairs without federal intervention.

Puiapeionia The Philadelphia Inquirer Richardson South Carolina Fitzhugh Lee Virginia

West Point cadet appointment sought by distressed Mississippi kin

Henry M. Dixon, 18, of Mississippi, gains cadet-at-large appointment at West Point through his grandmother Annie E. Dixon. Her tale recounts a Civil War era widowed paymaster and Lincoln voter Major Henry F. Dixon, later assassinated, and a family left destitute after years of persecution and tragedy.

Washington Henry M. Dixon Mississippi West Point Annie E. Dixon Henry F. Dixon Faugier County Virginia Lincoln Alexandria Dixon Grant Randall Yazoo City

Spring Jackets From Clay Diagonal Whipcard Makers

A complete assortment of spring jackets offered by experienced tailors in Clay Diagonal Whipcard and Jersey Cloths. They are made in a workmanlike manner and come with a guarantee of a perfect fit or a refund.

Garments Priced at Five to Fifteen Dollars in Boston

A retailer asserts all garments priced at 5 6 8 10 12 and 15 dollars offer better value than elsewhere in Boston. The note emphasizes price consistency and value guarantees.

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Westinghouse Sues Manhattan Electric for Patent Infringement

The Westinghouse Electric Company through United States Electric Lighting sues Manhattan Electric Light Company in New York court over an armature patent. The Weston Edison dispute is cited, with Edison once claiming invention and a six year legal contest ending in Weston's favor. The suit targets licensees and other manufacturers using the device before grant.

New York Westinghouse Electric Company United States Electric Lighting Company United States Manhattan Electric Light Company of Fort Wayne Edison Weston Edison Company

Boston Railroad Clerks Hold Third Annual Dinner at Quincy House

The Boston Railroad Clerks Association held its third annual dinner at the Quincy House with E. H. Chamberlain in chair. Honorees included E. P. Vining R. C. Jackson G. B. Phippen R. T. Rockwell W. W. Jencks and others from New York & New England Boston & Maine Fitchburg Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania New England Railway Club and Union Pacific. Toasts honored each group. Notables at Parker House and other hotels included Alexander Graham Bell and various executives and political figures.

Boston Railroad Clerks’ Association Quincy House E. H. Chamberlain Messrs. E. P. Vining R. C. Jackson G. B. Phippen R. T. Rockwell W. W. Jencks New York & New England Railroad W. J. Hobbs Boston & Maine D.W. Sanborn Warren E. Locke Fitchburg Railroad H. G. Calvin Canadian Pacific J.A. Ackley New Aglang Pennsylvania Railroad G. N. Roberts New England George Richards New England Railroad Club F. D. Buttrick Union Pacific Railroad James P. Manning New York & New England E. P. Vining William J. Hobbs A. A. Jackson Treasury George B. Phippen Boston & Albany F. v. Falkenbure Fitchburg Central Pacific New England Railway Club Freight Department Motive Power A. B. Averill Parker House Alexander Graham Bell Telephone Fame Washington George B. Loring Portugal Clarence Hale Portland Young's W. K. Hendricks Indianapolis Revere House Vermont W. H. DuBois Quincy Dartmouth College Vendome F. R. Myers James W. Fellows Richard Goodman New York Brunswick Doane Cogswell Bradford R. B. Whittredge Ernest Schefer J. W. Bermingham Hartford Genn E. Stehli Parker S—B. W. Hyde Norwich Conn George D._Treadwell Portsmouth N. H Thomas J. S. Toland Fort Sydney Nebuiney A. A. Brooks Bethel George Robertson Sutton Charles D. Chase Northumberland Kansas City Troop Halifax George Ting City Fla George P. Smith Philadelphia Tremont Joseph Allison St. John N. B Joseph E. Weigert Germany Ephraim Cutler Thorndike George H. Pratt Abington Canfield A. N. Hubbard Chicago R. E. Atkinson Providence L. D. Mackenzie Mexico J. H. Russell Barney Fagan George Powers William Malley

Barry wins case over legal fees in Capen suit

Judge Lathrop ruled yesterday in the case of Thomas J. Barry against Samuel J. Capen to recover $1000 for legal services. The plaintiff was awarded the balance due with interest totaling $1032.

Lathrop Thomas J. Barry Samuel J. Capen

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