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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1889

Page

5

Wanamaker Seeks to Keep Colored Republicans Aligned Over World's Fair

Washington reports sharp political maneuvering over the 1892 World’s Fair location. Republicans fear patronage tied to New York politics if the event stays there, pushing for Chicago to leverage a Republican Governor and Congress. Illinois loyalty may hinge on patronage and prestige. The party frays as leaders chase unity.

Washington New York Chicago Illinois Congress

Exchange of bonds for currency reaches 8.86 million

Government cancels 8 857 000 in bonds by paying 4 240 000 in currency already loaned to banks. Today 400 000 of 4 per cent bonds and 50 000 of 4 per cent bonds surrendered. Fourth National Bank of Boston among Massachusetts banks surrendering about 400 000 this week. Total bond purchases today 754 050 par value, 647 350 in 4 per cent bonds and the rest in 4 1/4 per cent bonds.

Fourth National Boston Massachusetts

Ruling on Glass Discs for Telescopes Under Debate

Secretary Windom has not acted to reverse a 45 percent ad valorem duty on glass discs used in telescopes with polished edges. Assistant Secretary Tichexor opposes change, arguing polishing removes them from unwrought status and makes them cut glass. He sent a letter to the New York collector stressing suits should cover only plain cut glass plates and discs not polished or altered.

Windom Tichexor New York

A Colored Postmaster Appointment in Washington

A threefold item reports Charles W. Whitmire of South Carolina, a trusted Black educator, being appointed a laborer in the post office department after earlier not receiving his commission as Newberry D.C. postmaster. Wanamaker faced Som e Southern backlash and swapped to a Black laborer role, signaling belief in Black capability and provoking talk of a revived white faction.

Charles W. Whitmire South Carolina Post Office Department Mr. Whitmire Newberry D. C Wanamaker Philadelphia Washington Hayes Wheeler

Banks Might Boost Circulation by Using Deposits as Security

The comptroller of the currency notes national banks with government deposits plan to raise note issues by using bonds held to secure those deposits as the basis for circulation. Calling in deposits could lead to a rise in national bank circulation.

Congress Aims to Admit Remaining Territories to Union

Senator Jones of Arkansas told Senator Platt, head of the Territories Committee, that he favored admitting all remaining territories except Utah. The discussion reflects plans in this Congress to expand statehood.

Union of States Senator Jones Arkansas Platt Committee On Territories Utah

Decision in a Telephone Case Between Rosebrugh Carty and Barrett

The two year interference in the patent office ends with a ruling in favor of Rosebrugh. The case concerns duplexing metallic telephone circuits and aims to cut long distance telephone costs.

Patent Office Rosebrugh Carty_and Barrett

Nashua Seeks Public Building Aid in Bipartisan Move

Congressman Moore of New Hampshire will introduce a House bill on the first bill day to appropriate 100000 dollars for a new Nashua public building. Senator Blair has filed a Senate version, and the two lawmakers plan to push the measure jointly to secure the improvement.

Nashua Moore New Hampshire House Blair Senate

Ex-Congressman Ossian Ray Dismisses Blair Reelection

In Boston, former New Hampshire congressman Ossian Ray told a Post reporter Blair has little chance of winning reelection. He criticized Blair’s stance on various issues and said Blair is likely mistaken about any possible return to the Senate. Ray did not reveal a preferred candidate, if any.

Ossian Ray New Hampshire Boston Post Blair Senate Mr. Ray Ray United States

Kendal talk covers politics and acting of England and France

The Kendals discuss poverty in Britain, Gladstone, Chamberlain and Balfour, and contrast French and English acting. Mrs Kendal recalls charity work with dockers and Bancroft salaries, while noting the American audience appreciates subtle stage business and finesse. She wears a bells bracelet for focus and memories.

England Gladstone Mrs. Kendal Mr. Kendal Balfour Joseph Chamberlain Bancrofts’ Company London Bancrofts Kendal Conservatoire

Maritime Fair Exhibitors Day Draws Large Crowd

Crowds filled the Maritime Fair yesterday on exhibitors day with extra tickets boosting office receipts beyond any Monday since opening. Exhibitors hosted patrons as guides and groups toured the halls amid a formal evening program led by the Maritime Turnover Club president B L Allen. Mr George W Reed spoke as guest and music featured the Turnover Glee Club and soloists. England and France will be heard next in national music events featuring composers Smart Thomas Lamothe Sullivan Offenbach and others.

Carter Maritime Turnover Club B. L. Allen Wetherell Allen Ryckman George W. Reed Sailors and Firemen’s International Union Turnover Glee Club Miss Finlayson Gilder England France Henry Smart Ambroise Thomas Georges Lamothe Arthur Sullivan Douara Offenbach Anton Lamothe Vasseur Solomon M. Bleger E. Marie E. Demare Rozenham Williams Mr. Henry Grady Georgia Party

Quality first for furniture at Waine's on Canal Street

A discerning buyer follows a rule of best goods at the lowest price and would visit Waine's Furniture Co. in the wholesale district on Canal Street to secure finest items with the lowest profit margin.

Waine’s Furniture Co Canal Street

Hayes & Sons Buy 190000 Cleveland School Bonds

Messrs W J Hayes and Sons of 102 State Street purchase 190000 Cleveland Ohio school bonds and offer them to clients on favorable terms.

Messrs. W.J. Hayes & Sons State Street Cleveland (O

Market News From New York Averages Decline On Lackawanna Downgrade

The New York market opened lower with Lackawanna shares dropping 1 percent due to the death of Harvey Kennedy, a large holder. Trading was dull overall with small fluctuations. towards close buyers favored dividends, led by Western Union. Notes mention Lamson’s decline, minor copper softness, and various bullish opinions on Union Pacific, Sugar, Atchison, and Texas Land Trust, plus updates on Franklin Mining, Rio Grande gauge work, and oil and rail news.

New York Lackawanna Harvey Kennedy Western Union

Marriages Include Hadley Belchertown Names and Boston Pairings

In Belchertown on December 5 John F. Gaylord of Hadley married Jennie Sanger of Belchertown by La Rev W. Virgin. New York witnessed a December 7 ceremony for John W. Harper and Nora McKenna with officiant Rev Edward Everett Wale. In Boston on December 7 Charles Tourtelotte married Nora McKenna, also of Boston, per Rev M K Verning.

Gaylord Sanger Belchertown W. Virgin John F. Gaylord Hadley Jennie Sanger Harper—Brown New York Edward Everett Wale John W. Harper Alester Emmons Frederick ‘T.row Tourtelotte McKenna Boston M. KR. Veming Charles Tourtelotte Nora McKenna

Deaths in Charlestown and area include several notable notices

Listings of deaths across Charlestown, East Weymouth, East Cambridge, Jamaica Plain and other locales dated December reporting ages from 41 to 79. Names include Nancy E Blaisdell Harriet A Cushing Alonzo F Erskine Clara J Halstrick Mary Hartnett Moses Law William J McCarron Charles A O Dowd James Handasyde Perkins Sophia Ruth Richardson Eliaf Southward Therese Wilmarth Margaret Winterson James W Wason Katherine Elenor Whittemore with relatives and ages noted.

Blaisdell Charlestown Nancy E. Blaisdell Cushing East Weymouth Harriet A. Cushing Erskine Alonzo F David and Angeline Erskine Halsirick Clara J Joseph Halstrick Harinetyt Mary Hartnett Hewins Falmouth Mary E W. i. Hewins Huntley East Somerville Almira Gideon G. Huntley Law Moses Law McCarron East Cambridge William J Edward Rose McCarron O’dowd Charles A. O'Dowd Perkins Cincinnati James Handasyde - Perkins Richardson Sophia Ruth Richardson Sebastian Streeter Southwarid East Boston Eliaf. Southward Wilmarith Jamaica Plain Therese Michel Wilmarth Winterson Margaret Thomas Winterson Wason West Roxbury James W. Wason Whittemore Wakefield Katherine Elenor Joshua Whittemore

First-class Winter Board for Horses at Clifton House Stables

Ware and Rose of Clifton Mass offer premium winter board for horses at Clifton House Stables. Stables provide attentive care, clean stalls, and daily turnout with quiet, well-maintained facilities. Potential clients invited to visit for arrangements and rates.

Clifton House Ware & Rose Clifton, Mass

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