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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1889
Page
2
The speaker defends the civil service scheme as a fair trial and a superior test of merit, contrasting it with the spoils system. He credits the administration with prosperity for the South and harmony within the Cabinet, noting reforms and economies across departments without personal feuds.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held its monthly meeting with remarks from Dr. George E. Ellis and R. C. Winthrop Jr. on preserving and studying colonial sources. Speakers cited the London Gazette, a George II statue tale, Marlboro and Marlboro notes, and plans to continue printing provincial laws.
In Washington on February 14, the Senate debated amendments to election legislation, with Mr. Morgan and Mr. Hoar pushing resolutions on reform and New York Custom House frauds. Mr. Coke attacked the privileges and elections committee report as partisan, read counter-memorials from Brenham, and objected to omitted testimony. A series of votes on New Mexico and South Dakota admission followed, with adjournment set for the evening and a correction to Record regarding a previous vote.
The House debated Sioux reservation division and land entry proposals, passed a South Dakota admission report, and considered resolutions on New Mexico and the admission of North Dakota Montana and Washington. Key figures included Messrs. Rogers Forney Baker Cox Spinola Symes and McAdoo. Debate centered on presidential proclamation versus formal admission and the fate of New Mexico.
A historical account outlines Miss Florence Adams a clerk under Abner Goodell at the State House. It details her October 1887 collapse insomnia and removal to Somerville Insane Asylum, Goodell's role and responses, and questions about compensation and vacation time amid her later insanity.
The Merchants' Club met at Parker House with fifty members present led by President Briggs. Governor Ames spoke on state appointments and public service, stressing competency, time-tested officials, and nonpartisan governance. Attendees included Attorney-General Waterman, Auditor Ladd, and others who commented on public affairs and local institutions.
At the Rhode Island Yacht Club second annual banquet in Providence on February 14 the naval reserve question was discussed. Attendees included Commander J R Bartlett U S N Commander C F Goodrich U S N Lieutenant Franklin J Drake U S N Jacob W Miller late lieutenant U S Navy and others from the Stonington New Haven New Bedford and Dorchester yacht clubs.
The Citizens Law and Order League will hold its seventh annual meeting at No 28 School Street in this city on Monday February 18 at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m. visiting delegates will dine at the Revere House. Speakers include Hon C Bonney of Chicago Warner Miller of New York and Rev Lyman Abbott of Brooklyn.
Hovneuton and Durron have provided a real public service by placing many elegant goods within reach. Their upholstery department features sweeping price reductions as shown in their advertisement. The carpet department also offers remarkable bargains on fine goods.
The new First Unitarian Church chapel in Quincy was dedicated last evening with full seating and standing room. Officials including Edward H. Dewson and H. M. Faxon spoke as keys were handed over, and a history of the church noted presidents Adams as early parishioners. The 1828 stone edifice housed the old church. the new wood chapel adds a 400-seat main hall and multiple rooms. The society reports being entirely debt free.
Cambridge officials and residents at City Hall weigh whether Front street should be level with the Grand Junction railroad or cross overhead. Speakers include G D Chamberlain C S Saunders ex Aldermen Ball Chapman editor Buckley and W F Bradbury. The group flags high costs and land damages for an overhead crossing and considers traffic control on the railroad.
Mr Freeman lectured in Eberie Hall Somerville on the late Civil War under the Somerville Y M C A. The Unity Club presented an entertainment at the Unitarian Church with Lillian Nickerson Robert Crosbie George Dusseault and others. The Somerville Carpenters Union held a labor meeting in support of the eight hour movement.
Lynn Feb 14. Warren P. Copp ex-tax collector of Saugus defrauded $23 000. In a friendly letter he laughs at repayment urged by selectmen and says his health would suffer if he returns. He plans to stay in Canada where the climate suits him, and notes a lost leg remains in the United States from a southern battlefield.
In Dedham Pepusham February 14 the selectmen held a large hearing in lower Memorial Hall for the Dedham & Hyde Park Gas and Electric Company and the Dedham Electrical Company. Both seek authority to erect poles and wires for electric lighting, and the decision was reserved.
A 360000 fire in Brandon Manitoba and several smaller blazes across Providence Rhode Island Norwich Conn and nearby locations caused losses ranging from 50 to 41000 with various insured and uninsured amounts. Notable items include Masonic block Mail building Fraser store post office and Queen's Hotel damages and insurance statuses.
Review compares Charles Corning’s Aalesund to Tetuan with Mahaffy and Rogers Holland and Germany. It praises Corning’s lively, American style and vivid sketches of Norway and Tetuan, noting strong woodcuts but critiques occasional rhetoric and geography. It contrasts with two scholars whose text and drawings are solid but less distinctive.
A Havana report says Dolores Cordoves, a mulatto girl, was followed by a colored man who poured petrol on her and set her clothes on fire after she rejected him. She died as police and neighbors failed to save her. The assailant fled.
The court heard arguments on February 14 on a restraining order for Jay Gould the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the Mercantile Trust Company. They must show cause why they should not be barred from voting 97,284 shares of International & Great Northern stock and why Missouri, Kansas & Texas property should not be turned over.
A correspondent questions fears of coastal defenses and discusses whether 19th century ships like the Agincourt Benbow or Northumberland could cross the Atlantic without coaling. He argues coaling capacity and potential overseas stations affect feasibility and cites the Baltimore’s 900 ton coal capacity for 75 days at eight knots.
A prominent New York preacher warned in a recent sermon about the terror of death and the grave. He noted that many well prepared souls shrink at the approach of death and spoke of the horror of leaving loved ones behind. The preacher referenced a poet's line on death.
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