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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1889

Page

5

White House extension plan gains support for residence and gallery

Aug 12 special from Wasumeter reports Mrs Harrison proposing a White House wing for residence and a hall for historic paintings while keeping the executive mansion intact. Senator Cameron backs the idea with a limit on preserving current structures. A bill may be introduced to draw plans for the expansion and separate public offices from the residence.

Wasumeter White House Cleveland Cameron Pennsylvania Harrison National Gallery

TOM REED SEEN AS LIKELY SPEAKER CANDIDATE

Congressmen visiting the city this month largely back Tom Reed for Speaker. Reed’s bloc includes 65 known votes from New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania while McKinley garners 43 from Ohio and parts of the South. Remaining ballots from Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Nebraska and Indiana could go Reed’s way with a hopeful majority by the first caucus break. A united opposition would be needed to defeat him but internal frictions Maine Blaine and other rivals loom as risks.

Tom’ Reed Nto Reed New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Major McKinley Rocky Mountains J. Morrill Kansas Ohio Cannon Illinois Burrows Michigan Henderson Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Indiana Maine Mr. Red Ilinois Friends Blaine

Correspondence of the Revolution to be Issued by State Department

Diplomatic correspondence of the American Revolution will be issued by the State Department within a few months. The compilation, prepared by the late Francis Wharton and nearly complete at his death, is being pressed through by John B. Moore as executor. Seven thousand copies are authorized, bound in sheep to match the law digest.

State Department Francis Wharton Wharton John B. Moore International

Cogswell Returns to Town Pays Courtesy Call

General Cogswell arrived in town this afternoon to handle assorted business and is expected to leave with several Democratic scalps.

Cogswell

Delegates Named for Americas Conference Meeting in Washington

The State Department reports appointments of delegates from Argentina Bolivia Brazil Colombia Guatemala Peru Chile Costa Rica Ecuador Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Salvador San Domingo Uruguay and Venezuela for a conference with the republics of the Americas to be held in Washington next October. Some nations have accepted but not yet sent the names. President Harrison previously named John B. for the delegates.

State Department United States Mexico Central and South America Haiti San Domingo Empire of Brazil Argentine Republic Don Vincente G. Quesada Don Roque Saenz Pena Don Manuel Quintana Bolivia Juan F. Velardo Lafayette Rodriguez Pereira J. G. de Amaral Valente Salvador de Mendoca Colombia Don J. M. Hurtado Guatemala Fernando Cruz Peru F. C. C. Zegarra Chile Costa Rica Ecuador Honduras Nicaragua Salvador Juguay Venezuela Washington Harrison John B

Notable U S diplomats named for cabinet posts

Henderson of Missouri, Cornelius N Bliss of New York, William Pinckney Whyte of Maryland, Clement Studebaker of Indiana, T Jeffer son Coolidge of Massachusetts, William Henry Trescott of South Carolina, Andrew Carnegie of Pennsylvania, John R G Pitkin of Louisiana, Morris M Astee of California, and John F Hanson of Georgia are listed for ministerial service. Whyte declines due to business pressure and Pitkin is appointed minister to the Argentine Republic.

Hawaiian Revolt and Princess Liliuokalani Ties

San Francisco reports mixed views on Hawaii’s insurrection with natives angered by foreign control. Princess Liliuokalani allegedly aided rebels while Kalakaua’s government, aided by Europeans, faced loss of power and cash shortages. Wilcox and Boyd emerged as native leaders amid royal suspicions.

San Francisco Cal Honolulu Liliuokalani Kalakaua Wilcox Boyd Hawaii Italy Paris Islands

Sioux Indian Lands Open to Settlement Delayed

Washington reports many telegrams seeking to claim Sioux lands believing the President's proclamation suffices. Law requires Congress to ratify any Indian agreement before it takes effect, with commission reports and favorable action needed before opening lands to settlement. No settlement for a long time.

Washington Congress

Boundary Line Dispute Report Sent To Governor Goodell

The New Hampshire and Massachusetts boundary commission report details the areas of dispute and concessions in a failed effort to settle the New Hampshire Massachusetts boundary. The Massachusetts side insisted on abandoning New Hampshire claims and correcting the Hazen line, while New Hampshire refused to concede. The report outlines three possible NH courses: accept the Hazen based line, do nothing risking encroachment, or sue in the U S Supreme Court to settle the boundary.

Coxncorp N. H Massachusetts New Hampshire Goodell Hazen Massachusetts Commissioners Maccabinsetts Supreme Court of the United States

Independent Democrats Move to Form Purity Party

A secret meeting at Crawford House led Deputy Superintendent Michael Meehan supporters to form an independent Democratic organization aimed at broadening the party with honesty and purity. James E. Fitzgerald opposed the move, voting against the new party, while others advocated caucuses and independent ward committees to recruit signatures and spread the declaration of principles.

Michael Meehan Crawford House Democratic Party William Camfill Fitzpatrick Ward 4 Meehan Mr. Meehan Camfill James E. Fitzgerald East Boston Fitzgerald Boston William Camill Cunnitt John E. Fitzgerald

Second Brigade in Camp at South Framingham

At least 500 Massachusetts Volunteer militia members of the Second Brigade camped on the state grounds tonight. The remaining 2000 are due tomorrow morning as tents go up and preparations begin. Units present include Fifth Regiment and Eighth and Ninth detachments with Battery A. General Dalton and Colonel Fry are on site.

South Framingham Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Aaron A. Hall Boston Follett Worcester Dalton Colonel Fry

Strike at American Print Works Dye House Over Wages

Faux River August 12 employees at the bine dye house of the American Print Works struck today after the works increased vat frames from thirty seven to forty one and the workers demanded a wage rise from $6.90 to $7 per week.

Faux River Bine Dye House The American Print Works

Politicians discuss likely 1900 era governorship candidate

Henry H. Faxon told a Post reporter that no conference will be held in the near future. He named Elmer H. Capen as the most promising unifier and suggested Henry B. Peirce as a temperance ally. Faxon doubted Crapo or Lt Governor Brackett could win the governorship.

Henry H. Faxon Post Elmer H. Capen Temperance Henry B. Peirce Faxon Crapo Brackett

Temperance Wing Could Shape Gubernatorial Ticket

An old campaigner says temperance Republicans may force the Republican convention to consider a temperance candidate to head the State ticket. They back Henry B. Peirce, with opposition seen to Capen and Crapo. The piece notes dwindling enthusiasm for Brackett and Crapo and warns of a potential dark horse outcome.

Brackett Crapo Faxon Mr. Russell William E. Russell Grand Old Commonwealth Butler Bishop Republican State Central Committee Republican Capen Peirce Commonwealth Henry B. Peirce

Qualifications for Indian school teachers outlined

The Indian Affairs commissioner in Washington on August 12 sent a reply to applicants for Indian school teaching positions. He notes only those capable of securing work in top white schools should be considered. Emphasis is on maturity, vigor, teaching experience, and preferably normal school training. Ill health or infirmities disqualify candidates from full, vigorous work.

Washinctton Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Straws From State Street Market Report

Market in New York opened strong and remained so through close with Gould stocks leading gains among non-dividend payers. Boston bank statements improved with declines in loans and deposits but gains in reserve accounts and surplus. Opinions on single versus double-named paper favored single-name. News on Chicago Alton tariff, Cudahy and Kirkwood selling, and commodities shifts. Spokane Falls railroad funding and bond details included.

New York Gould Chicago Burlington & Quincy Boston

Meeting of Erie Telephone Company Special meeting notice

The Erie Telephone Company secretary announces a special meeting at Hotel Normandie New York next Saturday at 11 a.m. to consider permanent contract relations with Southwestern in Arkansas and Texas and conveyance of property, and similar contract proposals and conveyances tied to the American Bell Telephone Company for Cleveland in Cuyahoga County Ohio.

Erie Telephone Company Lowbell Erie Telephone Company Hotel Normandie New York American Bell Telephone Company Southwestern Company Arkansas Texas Southwestern Cleveland Telephone Company Cuyahoga County Ohio

Clifford Fiske Marriage in Nashua Aug 10

Samuel W. Clifford of Nashua N H marries Myra A. Fiske formerly of Cleveland in Nashua New Hampshire on August 10. The ceremony lists Clifford and Fiske as the principal parties with location Nashua and date August 10.

Clifford—Fiskf Nashua N. H Samuel W. Clifford Myra A. Fiske Cleveland

Obituaries and death notices from New England area

A list of obituaries dated Aug. with names including Elizabeth S Bancroft Catherine Creddick John Dunn Bella De Wolfe Michael J Driscoll Edward Flavin John Goode Captain Francis Hanley George Holbrook Wealthy McElroy Thomas A Murphy John McGlinchy William Norton Charlotte Pike Lysander Parker Charles M Sholes Eliza Sutton John L Stodder Sophia Wetherbee Olive Wilder and John Welsh. notices indicate cities across Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Maine and Connecticut with ages and some burial details where provided.

Mt. Auburn Chapel McElroy Boston Highlands John McElroy Murphy South Boston Thomas A George E Bridget Murphy McGlinchy City Hospital John McGlinchy Norton William H. Norton Pike East Boston Charlotte A. Pike Parker Colchester Lysander C. Parker Sholes Oswego Kan Charles M. Sholes Sutton Centre Harbor Eliza Sutton Eben Sutton Peabody Mass Stodder Saaturday John L. Stodder Sturgis George Ogden K. Clipston Esther Mary Sturgis Troy CN. Y Wetherbee Lawrence Sophia Greene Wetherbee Lauach. Wetherbee Charles Own Wilder Hingham Olive M Edwin Wilder Welsh North Andover John M. Welsh Boston Greenock Scot

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