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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1889

Page

5

Republicans press for change in DC commissioners

The District of Columbia Republican central committee plans a strong protest meeting to urge removing Democrats from office and replacing them with Republicans. Henry Carson accuses the commissioners of slow reform and promises a bold move to force action, with 66 committee members expected to attend.

Washington Sprcrau District of Columbia Central Republican Committee Henry Carson Harrison Carson

Canadian port fees spark dispute with United States

Ottawa dispatch protests a 50 cent entry and clearance fee charged on all ships at Canadian ports arguing the change is not new and that Canadian vessels enjoy a coasting license at no cost. The issue centers on Ontario lake traffic and reciprocal trade concessions between nations.

Ottawa Batchellor Treasury Department Bureau of Navigation Julian Pauncefote State Department Ontario Dominion

Quiet State Department As Blaine Delays Return

Affairs at the State Department will stay quiet until Mr. Blaine returns from Bar Harbor in late September. He has not directed Acting Secretary Wharton on the Haytien situation or proposed Behring Sea action. No British Behring Sea communication or Lincoln updates have reached the department. It may be unlikely that Behring Sea decisions coincide with other Canada relations actions. Senate committees investigating border relations will clarify these ties.

State Department Blaine Bar Harbor Wharton Haytien United States Lincoln Canada Senate Mahomet

COGS OF THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE

Confessman Thompson of Ohio reports both parties prepare for a heated fall election. He says the Republican State committee has a list of Ohio Republicans in government departments and will expect them to vote this fall. Those who do not comply will be remembered.

Republican Confessman Thompson Ohio Republican State Committee

Accident to Cruiser Boston Delays Return to Sea

Official Navy Department report reveals the cruiser Boston suffered severe frame damage to twelve or fourteen large steel frames, beyond repair and needing replacement. The work will take at least six months and may require around $100,000, preventing sea service readiness for an extended period.

Boston Navy Department

Missionaries Win Palace Use in Siam for Work

The King of Siam has granted the American Presbyterian Mission use of a royal palace with grounds and access for its religious work, signaling notable favor for Protestant missionaries in Siam, per State Department notice.

Siam China State Department King of American Presbyterian Mission

Irving denies press complaint in despatch from Henry Irving

New York reports Henry Irving denies claims he complained of unfair treatment by the American press. In London on August 26 he states the reports are absolutely false and malicious and adds he regrets having to contradict them.

New York Henry Irving London

Benedict seeks purge of Democratic officers at Vermont customs

In Richford Vermont on August 27 Hon G G Benedict the new customs collector for Vermont asked for the resignation of all Democratic officers at the local custom house. He plans to replace them with Republicans, signaling a partisan reshuffle in the federal post.

Richford G. G. Benedict Burlington Vermont

Irresponsible Blackguard Henry Watterson Attacks Tanner

Louisville Courier Journal editorial condemns a Chautauqua speech by the pensions commissioner as an indecent attack on Corporal Tanner. The paper defends the administration and denounces the critic as a promoter of agrarian tactics while pledging continued opposition to what it calls a movement against taxpayers.

Louisvitue Courier- Journal Courier-Journal Chautauqua Treasury Watterson Tanner Washington Commissioner of Pensions

Bullish mood on Wall Street as bonds fuel rally

The market on state street signals a coming bull run with rail earnings seen as likely to disappoint less than before. Treasury bond purchases exceed five million dollars as investors hunt profits in stocks. Atchison group outlooks and California rail assessments shape a cautious, optimistic tone amid a dull local bond scene and shifting bank positions.

New York

Cannot Turn State's Evidence in Cronin Case

In CuicaGco on August 27 the Limes reports Burke Coughlin O Sullivan and Kunze cannot become witnesses for the prosecution after yesterday's proceedings. Their affidavits claim they know nothing about the murder making perjury possible if they testify. Only Beggs and Woodruil remain as potential informers.

CuicaGco Burke Coughlin O’sullivan Kunze Cronin Beggs Woodruil

New York in midsummer beauty and a new Madison Square Garden

The essayist reviews New York summer attractions, praising fountain gardens in Central Park and paid tribute to Battery Park and Bowling Green. He argues against using Central Park for the 1892 World’s Fair, noting better sites and a maritime character. He previews a new Madison Square Garden by Stanford White and a strong upcoming theatrical season led by G. E. Montgomery.

Central Park Madison Square Garden Niblo’s Lord Chumley Bijou Opera Hermann G. E. Montgomery

Exciting Steamer Race Between Connecticut and Pilgrim

In Providence on August 27 the Providence line steamer Connecticut raced the Fall River line steamer Pilgrim from Stratford to Point Judith. The two boats stayed bow to bow for almost two hours amid fresh wind. Passengers urged captains to push more steam as the Connecticut finally forged ahead at Point Judith with thirty pounds of steam left. the Pilgrim had never been beaten before.

Providence New Providence Line Connecticut Fall River Line Pilgrim Stratford Point Judith

Brainerd and Curtis Wed in Boston Ceremony

A wedding announcement lists William H. Brainerd and Harrier 8. Curtis of Boston married in this city by Rev. G W Stearns with Rev F E Rob inson assisting. Other nuptials note Warren M. Barnes marrying Elizabeth Quinn, and Lyman H. Quimby of Hill tying with Ethel L. Mason of Sanbornton in Sanbornton New Hampshire.

Obituary notices from Ashby to Medford dated Aug 24–28

A compiled list of obituaries and death notices across Massachusetts towns including Ashby Hyde Park Lyndhurst Readfield Readfield Roxbury Charlestown Bellingham Billerica Arlington Medford and Philadelphia. Names include Arthur L Boynton Ida Jutler Ida Jessie Harriet Haley Greely Albert M Hastings Paulina Kibling Lorinda Olmsted Rachel M Patten Isaac F Shepard Henry B Stanton Annette C Smith Sophronia Wilson William West and Lucy A Waite with funeral details at Church of St John the Evangelist and other local churches. Each entry notes age spouse or family relation and the town or location of death.

Boynton Ashby Mass Arthur L. Boynton Hyde Park Butler Ida Jutler William J. Buter Cleeve Ida Jessie H. F. Cleeve Lyndhurst N.J Daniel Macfarlan London Ing. Franky East Boston Edward Iraney, Jr Fairbanks Roxbury Hester Robinson Wilma Fairbanks Greely Readfield Harriet Haley Greely Samuel Greely Hastings Albert M. Hastings Kibling Charlestown Paulina Francis Kibling Olmsted Asbury Grove Henry B. Stanton Smith Annette C H. H. Smith Wilson Sophronia Robert Wilson Waite Medford Lucy A. Waite West William West Philadelphia Church of St. John the Ones

Professor Liebig on Mattoni Giesshuebler Water

Professor Liebig hails Mattoni Giesshuebler Water as a mild pure alkaline spring drink that gently stimulates the nervous system and boosts digestive function. The beverage is advertised as the healthiest most agreeable refreshing drink for sale by S&S S. Pierce & Co. of Boston Mass.

Mattoni Mattoni’s S&s. S. Pierce & Co Boston Mass

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