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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1885

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Civil service reform and the Jeffersonian vision debate

A Boston crowd hears speeches by Schurz and Russell on civil service reform, praising merit tests over patronage. The address defends Jefferson Madison Gallatin principles, condemns the four year tenure law, and urges public readiness to repeal it to curb spoils politics and ensure equal merit for federal offices.

New York Massachusetts Cleveland United States Carl Schurz Gag Washinnton Reston Civil Services Maryland Boston Baltimore England Republic Washington Jefferson Madison Gallatin Treasury Senate House James Madison Congress Revene Jefereen Nan Madison and Thomas Jefferson Thomas Peerans Lag Qagwor Publc White House Crawford Hiis Monroe Clay Webster Calhoun Howe Adams John Quincy Adams Reform Ac Ee Grint Ftrain Cesar Justinian Panpie Democratic Party South Mr. Lamac Mississippi John Adams Losis Andrew Jackson Marcy Jackson de Toqueuille

Richelieu seeks pension agent post amid Senate rules debate

The Boston Post reports Richelieu Robinson pressed the President for New York pension agent job, likely denied in the near term in favor a Union veteran. House rules discussions hint Morrison’s amendments, while Randall eyed naval affairs head and Hewitt or Sland vie for key committee slots. Senate caucus splits on confirmation, with Judd of Chicago as a potential proving test case.

Washington House Committee On Rules Morrison Springer Hiscock House Randall Appropriations Committee Abrames. Hewitt New York Sland William H. Hazen Missouri Buckner Lafe Money Mississippi Townshend Ofllinois Ingalls Postmaster Judd Chicago Judd

Vanderbilts Obsequies At St Bartholomews Church

Simple and unostentatious funeral services were held for William H. Vanderbilt at St Bartholomew's New York on December 11. Notables attended including Chauncey Depew J Pierpont Morgan and J RK Brady with railroad and banking figures present. The procession proceeded to Clifton and New Dorp with the burial to follow in a future mausoleum.

New York William H. Vanderbilt St. Bartholomew Church St. Bartholomew's Church Chauncey M, Depew Samuel F. Barger J. Pierpont Morgan Charles J. Repallo C. C. Clarke John RK. Brady William Turnball William Bliss DV. O. Mills William L. Seow S. V. Caldwell George J. Magee Episcopal Church Potter Frederick W. Clampett Vanderbilt St. Bartholomew Jacoby Vanderbilt Commodore Clifton New Dorp William H. Vozler Moravian Church Dr. Cooke Clifton Landing Robert Pinkerton

Lee and Shepard catalog offers Our Father in Heaven and Shakespeare volumes

The firm promotes an attractive book catalog featuring Our Father in Heaven in a sonnet series by William C. Richards with illustrations by E H Garret and others, plus the Complete Works of Shakespeare in multiple editions and formats. Also highlighted are Golden Floral favorites in Spanish calf, and works in history, biography and fiction.

Lee & Shepard Dana Heaven William C. Richards EH. Garret Jennie McDermott Jessie Curtis Shephert Shakespeare George Stevens Russia Turkey Morocco

Grand fair by John A. Andrew Post 15 G A R opens Monday

John A. Andrew Post 15 G A R hosts a week long fair at its hall 114 Washington near Dover street starting Monday evening at 70 o clock. Tables are Infantry artillery cavalry navy engineers confectionery and flower with a large ante-room restaurant. Notables include Richard J F Tobin and Monroe assisting.

John A. Andrew Post 15 Washington Street Dover Street Infantry Artillery Cavalry Navy Department Richard J F. Tobin Monroe

Phelps Dodge suit over Boston estate building lease

The case of Marion Hovey and others executors of George Hovey of Boston against Phelps Dodge & Co. for 18000 alleges deceit in selling a Chicago building for 140000 in 1875. It claims the firm showed a 15000 annual rent while the true lease and receipts reduced the yield, affecting the property's sale value. Judge Van Vorst heard testimonies from Mandel Bros. and real estate agents as proceedings adjourned after defense opening.

George Hovey Boston Post New York Dee Marion Hovey George 8. Hovey Boston Phelps, Dodge & Co Chicago van Vorst Supreme Court Mandel Bros Samuel Johnson Wade Leonel Mandel T. J. Sasson Thomas J. Larson Ayer & Kales Attorpreys Ill Yesterny van Vieck Poenrs, Dopee & Co T. J. Lawson Paeers, Duper & Co T. J. Lanson Trenths Lanson Ayett& Kales Fouteen Dus, Reeves, Doper & Co Albert W. Sandsome Onliue Jon E. Parsons Zurich Parsons Mr. Parsons

Democratic Caucuses Nominate Boston Council Candidates

Boston Democrats in all wards held caucuses to nominate council candidates with Republicans in strong wards not naming nominees. Ward 25 adjourned over a tie for the second seat. Ward 12 saw Jenkins supporters meet in the street. Ward 4 pledged to oppose Mayor O’Brien and Alderman Donovan. Multiple ward chairmen and nominees listed with ongoing adjournments for several wards.

Democrats Boston Brighton Lee Jenkins City Hall Whitmore Denney West End Latchier William Taylor, Jr Aldeman Council Ward 1 William F McClellan M. J. Cunningham James A Hussey Frank P. Brooks Michael F. D’arcy Louis Nolan Waambd John A.ill Nicholas Flynn John J. Lane Thomas VA. McEnany William A. Foss Berjamin J. Sullivan Wankle Michael J. Mitchell P. J. Donovan Chalestown Kecelved Fourth Ward Histiano O'Brien War 4 John P. Reyrolda William PP. Sieley Edward L.ingley Lemuel J. Cochrane Edward F. Reily Warp Thomas Mooney John J. Marshall William Ff. Flynn Patrick Kearins William J. Mahoney Christopher O'Brien Waka Neil Henry John A. Armtrong John J. Gallagher Edward A. Rogan James A. Menney Waku 8 John B. Fitzpatrick James P. Spirlane Edward B. Daily Richard J. Murray William J. Reagan Wakb Daniel J. Carney John L. Kanis Edward J. Sweeney George Elson Maurice Cummings James Porter Wakkb Martin Doo Michael Garuty William Ss. McNary James Donovan John W. Leabon Christopher Sehell David F. Barry Thomas J. Kelcher John W Ward 16 Oree Hugh O'Brien Ward J. J. Holland James Slattery Michael McUaftery Connellmen William Luelish Nicholas M. Williams Benjamin F.loyer Chairnen John J. Kane Frank P. Maxzee Chaiman George Dowd Timothy X. O'Brien Homes F. Felien Thomas HW. Duggan B. J. Connolly IT. I. Connnolly J. A. Nawn Joan Murphy J. F. Davern Ridale C. J. Mitchell J. W. Dolan Ward 22 J’. T. Manley George H. McCaffrey J. BE Costello Gormley Conneilman Francis B. Kelley Meehan Weir John G&g. Fallab Daniel F Common J. H. Dillon J.J. O'Neil William J. Gallagher Warp 25 Joseph Ready Joseph Coyle James Powers John W. Lee Thomas Byrne William Scollan

Judgment in Cincinnati election cases expected tomorrow

In Cincinnati Ohio the Supreme Court is to issue a formal decision tomorrow morning on election cases brought to the Circuit Court. It is announced the court will reverse the lower ruling and issue certificates of election to the Democratic candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives, with Republican candidates to be left without certificates.

Carlscbnuiz Mugwump Dorman G. Eaton Granger Custom House Louisiana Ames Tobey Hamilton A. Hill George Frederick Williams W. H. Baldwin George G. Crocker John T. Wheelwright Robert Treat Paine George C. Suttock Henry A Tdes Edward Atkinson Samuel C. Cobb M. Schurz Sehurz Sen John E. Russell Tne Jess Russell Mr. Russell Mr. Schurz Mr. Mussell Jefferson Cleveland Thomas Jefferson John Quincy Adams Clevyelune S. P Board of Agriculture Rufus Choate Columbus Seni Supreme Court Cincinnati Circuit Court Senate House of Representatives

Smooth con man W Cooke fleeces whiskey firm patrons

A suave man named W Cooke, posing as a travelling salesman for the Daffy Malt Whiskey Co, visited ticket broker Fogg at 277 Washington St and sought trust for a Kansas City journey. Walter & Co, Duifly Whiskey Co agents, traced his swindles involving E S Wetherell of Exeter NH and McDonnell & Co trunk makers. Cooke was arrested after inquiries Friday afternoon and faced settlement or jail.

W. Cooke Fogg Washington Street Daffy Malt Whiskey Company School Street Kansas City Foes Walter & Co Duifly Whiskey Company E.S. Wetherell Exeter N. H McDonnell & Co Mesers, Walter & Co Cooke

DPD Lothrop Co Displays Christmas Gifts at 32 Franklin

DPD Lothrop & Co at No 32 Franklin Street presents a varied and beautiful holiday display. Early buyer incentives entice shoppers with albums and Christmas cards. The stock features Bibles in leather to economy bindings, and a large selection of children's and standard books for all ages.

DPD. Lothrop & Co.’s Franklin Street I. Tr Ot Iwo

German Citizens Rally Behind O'Brien for Mayor

German residents of wards 19 and 22 gathered in Conant Hall to back Hon Hugh O'Brien for Mayor and P J Maguire for alderman with speeches from Carl Roth embureg editor R Bopp and Herr Gaul urging re election to improve the district. Lynn Workingmen caucuses finalized their tickets across wards 1 through 7 with numerous names listed for common council school committee and assessor posts.

Conant Hall Hugh O’brien P. J. Maguire Joseph Tondorf Carl Rothembureg Daily Telegraph R. Bopp Herr Gaul O’ Brien Gour Mr. Maguire Lynn Wari Asa F. Newhall Caleb Prentiss Charles H. Thompson Samuel &. Brown D. Gage Hunt W. E. Blood Common Council G. W. Brackett George Hi. Newhall Jairus W. Staney John J. Kehoe B. E. Porter J. D. Sanborn Henry #. Falls Elliot Perry Thomas Kavanagh John Slays John R. Morrow Thomas F. Joyce Joseph W. Haines Henry O. Pix W. W. Crocker William W. Hay Wiliam H. Riley James H. Sulivan J. H. Gratt James F. Marble Herbert D. Smith Dennis J. Drisiane Willian Sneil George DO. Tarbox Minot Tirrell Echeo Daniel F. Day Reuer Hogan Leslie John Mamley John F. McCarthy

Special sale of sketches from W. M. Rouzee studio

Gideon Beck & Son auction rooms announce a Tuesday sale at 2:30 p.m. of about 100 open air sketches and studies from the Massachusetts coast. Rouzee departs soon for Europe. all pictures to be sold without reserve. Catalogues ready and works on exhibition Monday.

Messrs Gideon Beck & Son Tremont Street W. M. Rouzee Massachusetts Roozee Europe

Lasters Union Delegation Visits Lynn for Consultation

The committee of the Lasters Union, after three conferences with local manufacturers, traveled to Lynn this afternoon in a body. It is believed they intend to consult the Lynn Lasters Union for guidance.

Lasters’ Union Lynn

Abandonment of Schooner Joshua Bragdon Off Hatteras

Captain Nelson of the schooner Joshua 5. Bragdon reports abandoning his vessel off Hatteras on December 7 after heavy weather from December 4. The ship, built in 1866 at Portsmouth, carrying guano from Baltimore to Savannah, leaked badly with six feet of water in the hold. The brig Curlew of St John, Captain Winchester, saved the crew after signaling distress. The Joshua 8. Bragden, a three‑masted, 344‑ton vessel owned by W. F. Humphrey & Co of Boston, was built at Portsmouth, N H.

New York Nelson Joshua Bragdon Baltimore Savannah Hatteras Curlew St. John N. B Winchester Chip Bragden Portsmouth N. H Boston W. F. Humphrey & Co

New York Board Calls Assay Office a Health Nuisance

The New York board of health today declared the assay office a nuisance and a menace to health due to sold vapors and fumes. It asked U S authorities to abate the nuisance.

New York Board of Health United States

Cod Liver Emulsion with Quinine and Pepsin Ad

CASWELL MASSEY New York markets Cod Liver Emulsion with Quinine and Pepsin. Described as strengthening and easy to take. Endorsed by leading physicians and available at all druggists.

Caswell, Massey & Co N. Y

Labor Federation Flags Abuse of Boycott Remedy

Washington December 11 report from the federation notes boycott abuse harms its usefulness as a tool for workers to safeguard rights. It cites groups overreaching with boycott tactics and calls for restraint to preserve legitimate impact.

Washington Labor Federation Committee On Resolution

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR NEW ENGLAND DECEMBER 12

Forecast from Wasumeron indicates rough weather for New England with west winds shifting to variable and near stationary temperature around 1 a.m. The advisory notes unsettled conditions likely to persist through the early hours, signaling a challenging night for travelers and residents alike.

New England

City council limits on direct involvement in public works

Session 12 of the City Center of Boston records prohibit the city council, its branches, aldermen, or related committees from direct or indirect participation in employment, contracts, purchases, construction, management, or expenditure of public money, except for contingent and incidental expenses. The text is attributed to Editor Posy.

City Ceater of Boston Board of Aldermen Ceir Shell Posy

Guy Bros. Shelves Leeds Ware and Varian Glassware

Visit Guy Bros at 33 Bedford Street for a fine stock of crockery glassware and flue Lest ware. They offer genuine Leeds ware made specially with selections in Varian ware chion and bieque novelties. The stock features new novelties and is priced very low.

Guy Bros Bedford Street Leeds

2001st anniversary of printing in the middle colonies observed

In Thivadelui, Pee Illinois the Pennsylvania Society celebrated the 2001st anniversary of printing with a gathering at the society bathhouse. George Boardman D D gave an address on The Art of Printing in America. Prominent publishers and literary figures attended as Boardman traced printing history through two centuries.

Thivadeliuia Pee. IL Middle Colonies Pennsylvania Shetchor Society Bath George Dawn Boardmann America Mr. Boardman

End of Hevlye Lawsuit Against Boston Cattle Dealers

The Exchange Bank withdraws its $39,000 claim against Hathaway and Jackson of Boston, once labeled a preference payment after suspension. Shareholders of the defunct bank express disappointment as the bank loses $58,000 plus a few thousand in costs.

Montreal Que Exchange Bank Hathaway & Jackson Boston

Public Health Association selects Walcott as president

At the final session in Washington yesterday, Dr. Henry P. Walcott of Cambridge was elected president. Dr. D. F. Lincoln of Boston won a prize for sanitary conditions and necessities of schoolhouses. Mr. George H. Ieland of Springfield received a prize on the preventive causes of disease injury and death in American manufactures and workshops.

Cleveland Mr. Tilden Hayes Garfield Senate Chamber New York Lincoln Andrew Steward Sumner W. W. Crapo New Bedford Mayor Law Brooklyn N.Y Luese American Public Htealth Association Washington Henry P. Walcott Cambridge D. F. Lincoln Boston George H. Ieland Springfield

Montreal cooks arrested in “Rough on Rats” soup case

Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Montreal reports Assistant Cook Emma Breen and Kitchenmaid Mary Gallagher were arrested on suspicion of putting “Rough on Rats” into the Metropolitan Club game soup. The head cook is exonerated from blame.

Montreal Que Emma Breen Mary Gallagher

Man Found Dead on Shore Line Track in Conn State Case

The body of John Muarice was found on the Shore Line track near Stow Loxton Connecticut early Friday. He had collected his pension Tuesday and themes indicate a spree after. Police suspect murder and plan an investigation tomorrow.

Stow Loxton Conn John Muarice Shore Line

Jury Awards Sexton $14854 in Cook County Case

In Joliet Illinois on December 11 a Cook County lawsuit by P J Sexton against the county over the Chicago courthouse construction reached a verdict. The jury found for Sexton totaling fourteen thousand eight hundred fifty four dollars in damages.

Joliet, IL P. Jd. Sexton Cook County Sexton Chicago Court House

Jewelry display at Henry Guild and Son store

A beautiful display of jewelry may be seen at the store of Henry Guild and Son at 453 Washington street corner of Winter street. There are many novelties especially suited to the holidays.

Henry Guild & Son Washington Street Winter Street Maby

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