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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1889

Page

5

Fight over House rules shapes new Congress and cabinet dinner

Washington dispatch outlines Republican hopes to reform House rules amid filibuster clashes led by Weaver and allies. It notes calls for majority power, potential extra sessions, and a cabinet dinner honoring John E. Russell. Also discusses Lower California purchase prospects and Vanderver’s proposed inquiry.

United States Congressman Vanderer Los Angeles Lower California Vandever

Rumor of Aldrich Cabinet Appointment to Boost Wetmore Senate Bid

Provence Jan 10 A strong move is rumored to appoint Senator Aldrich to the Cabinet to clear the way for ex Governer George Peabody Wetmore to win a Senate seat. The tale links Aldrich’s national finance leadership to a plan backed by a Union League Club member in New York, aiming to elevate Wetmore through Aldrich’s cabinet path.

Provence Aldrich Chicago Allison George Peabody Wetmore Jonathan Chace Chace Wetmore Union League Club New York Senate Baron League Club

McMullen Objects. He Refuses to Vacate Office

McMullen disputes his removal as Port of New York Appraiser. In a January 2 1889 letter he protests lack of opportunity to refute charges and asserts removal is not operative until Senate confirmation. President Grover Cleveland replies stating change and removal are decided.

New York McMullen Port of Cleveland Senate Port of New York Washington Street The Treasury Lewis McMuLlen Washington Secretary of the Treasury Grover Cleveland United States Washington, D. C Maynard Hale Investigating Committee Beaton Chicago Kansas City Las Vegas Hot Springs Santa Fe Albuquerque Barstow San Bernardino Cincinnati Manymoth Cave New Orleans Galveston San Antonio Marymoth Cave Eta California Pacific Coast Mexico Pacific Northwest W. Raymond A. Whitcomb New York Daily Indicator Cable Gould Eace

Foster Gifts $50,000 to Gratuity Funds

New York report states W. R. Foster donated $50,000 to the produce exchange gratuity funds to cover losses totaling $198,000 attributed to his defalcations. The gesture aims to restore financial stability following the misconduct.

Plan of Action Advances for Interstate Railway Association

West of Chicago and St. Louis bankers meet at J Pierpont Morgan’s house to adopt a plan for an Interstate Commerce Railway Association. They pledge strict enforcement of the Interstate Commerce Act, arbitration of disputes, maintenance of uniform rates, and formation of a governing committee to ensure compliance.

New York Chicago St. Louis Depew Roberts Western Roads Cable Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Interstate Commerce Railway Association Board of Managers Association Interstate Commerce Commission

Indiana Legislature Sees Cox Confirmed Senate Leader

In Indianapolis on January 10 Lieutenant Governor Robertson sought entry to the Senate but failed to gain admission. Judge Mitchell of the Supreme Court organized the body and Cox was elected presiding officer amid Republican protests. Green Smith became clerk as caucus nominees won. The House organized quietly and Cox’s recognition was upheld.

Indianapolis Ind Robertson Senate Mitchell Supreme Court Cox Green Smith Johnson House Secretary of State

Fire Reports From Cities Across New England and Louisiana

The page notes several January 10 fires: Benjamin Wheeler’s vacant Clifton Heights Marblehead home, about $1200 loss. Asa Parker’s farm house on Wilmington road near Reading, about $1300 insured. Crosby croquet factory in Bristow destroyed, $6000 loss with $4000 insured. Averson & Kinne milk dealers’ farm house near Meriden burned after gale, about $1000 with $500 insured. nine buildings burned or damaged in Shreveport, $75,000 loss with full insurance. John Donaldson & Sons building in Lynn slight fire, $300 loss. minor false alarm at Box 325 and small fire at Charles Gage’s pos shop at Norfolk and Whitefield streets with $20 damage.

Marblehead SpeciAu Benjamin Wheeler Peabody Clifton Heights Reading Asa Parker Wilmington Road Bristow Conn M. H. Crosby & Co Meriden Averson & Kinne Shreveport Lynn Harrison Avenue Market Street John Donaldson & Sons

Railroad pact discussed after Morgan meeting in New York

The September market shows a light session before a major rail plan is unveiled. The interstate railway association aims to enforce laws, standardize rates, arbitrate disputes, and consolidate agencies. City and regional finance notes include Kings County loan bids and Mexican copper trade shifts.

Kings County Blake Bros. & Co

Blaine and Phelps Visit General Stryker in Trenton

James G. Blaine and Congressman William Walter Phelps spent the night in Trenton with General William S. Stryker adjutant-general of New Jersey. They toured Stryker's residence amid plans to inspect the architecture and discuss a possible new home for Blaine in Washington. Blaine departed for Washington before noon.

General Stryker Trenton, N. J Trenton N. J James G. Blaine William Walter Phelps William S. Stryker New Jersey Blainer Washington Phelps

Delaware Legislature Adjourns. caucuses set for Monday

Wromington Del Jan 10 The legislature adjourned to 5 p m Monday and dispersed to their homes. Senatorial caucuses will be held Monday night. Republican totals show Charles H Treat six votes George W Massey five N B Smithers three Anthony Higgins one and Rev J S Willis one. No changes expected before Monday.

Wromington Del Charles H. Treat George W. Massey N. B. Smithers Anthony Higgins Willis

Yale Ball Nine Starts Training as Winter Term Opens

Yale readers learn that the ball nine begins training under Captain Noyes and ex Captain Stag g. Twenty candidates practice batting and battery work in the cage as rain and cold delay outdoor sessions. Yale hopes to defend the pennant after eight of nine championships but faces tough Harvard competition with a stronger setup.

New Haven Conn Yale Noyes Pee Noyes McBride Calhoun G. McClintock Stagg Dalzall Harvard

Theatres_View and Showtimes in Boston Area

Listings announce Mary Anderson at Hollis Theatre and Nat C Goodwin at the Theayre with evening starts around 7:40 to 8, plus shows at Boston Museum Globe Opera and Grand Opera House including The Minute Man and Miss Esmeralda.

Hollis Mary Anderson Boston Nuseum Sweet Lavender Yak Theatre Nat C. Goodwin Globe Theatre Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Tremont Minute Man

Weather and Auction Schedule Brief

Today listings show Irish moss at 11 a.m. with Horatio Harris and Fruit-Snow & Co. at 1 p.m. Tomorrow features paintings by Leonard & Co. at 3 p.m.

Horatio Harris Fruit—Snow & Co

Martin-Darling and Pratt-Webster Marriages

At Hancock Vermont on January 7 Burton Martin of Barre wed Mabel J Darling daughter of John B and Frances Darling. In this city on January 9 George Edwin Pratt of Winchester married Lizzie R S Webster of Woburn.

Martin—Darling Hancock, Vt George S. Guernsey Burton Martin Barre Mabel J. Darling John B Frances Darling Pratt—Webster S. H. Winkley George Edwin Pratt Winchester Lizzie R. S. Webster Woburn

Deaths From January, Boston Area Obituaries

Multiple notices list deaths in Boston area during Jan 8 10. Names include Horace H Bearze Margaret Connor Harriet Coe Catherine Hickey William Kramer Michael Larkin Ellen Marsh Edward Murphy Mary Peakes Charles Packard William Pierce George Scott and Margaret C Tucker. Funeral for Tucker at 218 Beacon St with no flowers.

William G. Kramer Larkin Michael Larkin Halifax Smarsh East Boston Ellen James A. Marsh Murphy South Boston Edward V Thomas Mary Murphy Peakes North Reading Mary Peakes Packard Mattapan Charles A. Packard Pierce Newton Upper Falls William Pierce Scott Roxbury George Scott Tucker Beacon Street Margaret C. Tucker Alanson Tucker

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