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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1889

Page

5

CANCELLING MACHINES FOR BOSTON POST OFFICE

Government contracts pay for cancelling machines after years of trial. Boston office adopts $250 per machine yearly for ten units, saving labor costs as many letters per hour are cancelled. Officers credit General Corse and Postmaster Dickinson for championing the change. Also notes classification updates for first class clerks and bids for government paper. Mrs Cleveland vetoes portrait subscription for the White House. Cleveland letter condemns the plan.

Washington Sprorat Boston Post Office American Postal Machine Company Tobey Post Office Department General Corse Post Office Dickinson Scott Boston

Nicaragua Canal Conference Reaches Agreement on Bill Amendments

Conference members from both houses meet on the Nicaragua Canal bill and report progress. They refuse to disclose exact terms but indicate amendments adverse to the company have been dropped or modified, including up front 10 percent paid capital, bond notices of U S non-responsibility, and U S toll rate setting.

Nicaragua Canal United States

New Fire Boat Engine 31 Launched in East Boston

Engine 31 was launched from Brooks's yard East Boston at 2 30 pm with Fire Commissioners Fitch Tobin Murphy Chief Webber Captain Brown S Flanders and Alderman Short aboard The Flanders saluted and towed the vessel to the pier where completion will follow It is expected ready for service in four weeks The boat features a Stundafter propeller with a rudder mounted second screw The design by William Cowles New York engines Vulcan Iron Works Jersey City and pumps Clapp Jones New York She measures 108 ft overall 96 ft 10 in waterline 25 ft 6 in beam 9 ft 6 in depth and 6 ft 4 in draft The stern overhang is 11 ft to suit double propulsion and ice breaking props Eight 2 in streams can reach 300 ft Two standpipes for heavy work are fitted forward

Brooks Boston Fitch Tobin Murphy Webber Brown S. Flanders Alderman Short Flanders William Cowles New York Vulcan Iron Works Jersey City Clapp & Jones

Ward 20 Republicans Meet On Social Club Plans

Adjourned meeting at Brook Avenue headquarters discussed forming a new social and political club in Ward 20. A committee was named to gather more names and report back when membership seems sufficient to establish a permanent organization and suitable quarters.

Ward 20 Brook Avenue

Yale College Junior Promenade a Colossal Affair

The class of 1889 junior promenade at Yale was held in New Haven at the United States armory. Elaborate decorations, gilt stars, damask walls, and evergreen festoons transformed the hall into a liliputian palace. Lander's Orchestra and Wheeler & Wilson's Band provided music. the grand march began at 9 15 p m. numerous notable guests from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other cities attended.

New Haven Conn United States Armory Armory Yale Theodore Gunsel New York City Lander Wheeler & Wilson C. B. McGee H. A. Williams C. L. Williams Bradley Boston Willard Parker John Rogers J. E. Parsons Parsons M. E. A. Moen William Rockefeller Rockefeller Katharine Jordan Jane Espy Pearl Evans Cincinnati Albany Stillman Brooklyn J.C. Macdonald

John H. Prescott Arrested for Embezzling Guard Trust Funds

Lawrence reports John H. Prescott of J. H. Prescott & Co., lumber dealers, was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 7000 dollars held as guardian for Helena A. Josslyn. He was jailed. The firm recently sold or mortgaged most assets while the remaining company assets are on bond under Prescott as guardian.

Lawrence Sprcrau John H. Prescott J. H. Prescott & Co Helena A. Josslyn J. H. Prescott

Ex-Councilman Francis White Sentenced After New Trial Plea

ex-Councilman Francis L White, convicted of forging bills, faced a motion for a new trial as sentence was handed down to seven years in state prison. His counsel argued trial irregularities while the court overruled the motion and then resentenced White, who spoke of his presumed integrity and business dealings before the commit to prison.

Francis L. White Superior Criminal Court Messrs Edward Avery United States Wadleigh P. J. Casey Supreme Court Casey and Avery Stevens Commonwealth Dunbar The White Wee Hero Felows King Charles Street Casey

Offensive partisansitas in New York clerks discharged

Nine clerks from the city appraiser's office were dismissed today and labeled as active Republicans who campaigned for the party. Appraiser Stearns cited January 21 department instructions and blamed dull work or incompetency in some cases, while the workers disputed the reasons noting business felt lively.

New York Stearns

Market notes hint at lower prices and rail expansion talks

New York trading showed uneven activity with speculation leaning to lower values while Atchison stock saw brisk short-term trading. News from Philadelphia cites Pennsylvania opposition to the South Pennsylvania line and Edison’s victorious patent ruling adds market momentum.

Atchison

Americans in Berlin Seek American Church

Boston is asked to raise 25 000 dollars for an American church in Berlin to serve American students studying there. A Park Street Church vestry meeting discussed plans and Rev Joseph Cook urged support as students fill a small space each Sunday. Contributions include 28 28 from Malden Baptist and 10 by unknown donor. next meeting set for Feb 4 at 3 pm in Cambridge.

Berlin Boston Park Street Joseph Cook Dr. Stuckenberg Baptist Church Malden Dr. Mackenzie Cambridge

Evening theater bill at Boston venues and venues listed

The schedule lists Henrietta at Hollis Street Theatre with 2 PM and 7:45 PM shows, Sweet Lavender at Boston Museum at 2 PM and 7:45 PM, The Humming Bird at Park Theatre at 7:45 PM, Zig Zag at Globe Theatre with 2 PM and 7:45 PM, Othello at Boston Theatre at 7:45 PM, The Two Sisters at Grand Opera House at 7:45 PM, and Howard Athenaum variety at 2 PM and 8 PM.

Hollis Street Boston Museum Park Theatre Globe Theatre Boston Theatre Grand Opera House Two Sisters Howard Athen Variety

Auction Notices Highlighted for Tomorrow and Today

Fruit Harris at 12 months, Daintings Lewis J Bird & Co at 3 p.m. Tomorrow sells furniture and related items through Leonard & Co starting 10 a.m.

Horatio Harris Daintings Lewis J. Bird & Co Leonard & Co

Deaths and Marriages in City Records January

A list of death notices and a city marriage on January dates. Names include Rev. M. R. Deming to Adelaide M. Aveney in Boston, and Annie Louise Armstrong age 2 months. Multiple residents and ages listed across Arlington, Chelsea, Woburn, Mattapan, Newton, East Boston, Weston, Arlington and Boston Highlands.

Clark Maplewood Francis M. Clark Albert H. Carter Gowling Mattapan George Eben Charles Sarah Cowling Gibbs Boston Highlands Mary George Gibbs Jackson Abraham Jackson Marcy Newton Thomas Marcy Myers John Myers O’hara Boston Patrick O'Hara Russell Weston Clara A Charles F. Russell Woods

Rare Investment Corner Estate Near Haymarket Square

For sale near Haymarket square a choice corner estate with large frontage and steady rentals. Apply to ALEX. S. PORTER at 27 State Street for details and negotiations.

Haymarket Square Alex. S. Porter State Street Alex Porter Jersey Street

Corner Lot for Sale Near Chester Park on Commonwealth Avenue

Corner lot on Commonwealth Avenue near Chester Park offered for sale. For inquiries apply to the listed contact for details and bidding terms.

Chester Park

New Chapters in the War of Science and Muse

A miscellany listing numerous upcoming works and topics including demoniacal possession and insanity by Waite, childhood physical training by LaGrange, railway control by Morgan, giants of a past age by Meier, Yezidees by Browssi, dances of the lady crab, variation causes, school stories, underground waters in rock formations, origin of holidays, alcoholic heredity, critiques of education sacrifices, John B. Stalllo sketch, and assorted correspondence and notices.

Andrew D. Waite M. F. Lagrange Appleton Morgan Otto Meier Yezidees L. E. Browssi T. H. Morgan C. VV. Rileyerd James Johonnot G. A. Daubree Harron Gale T. D. Crothers M.D F. Max Muller FE. A. Freeman F. Harrison John B. Stallo

For Sale Choice Lot Near St Marys Street

A single line notice offers a choice lot for sale on the north side near St Marys Street at a moderate price with application instructions to follow.

St. Mary’s Street

Condition of the Stafford Mills at Fay River

The Stafford Mills stockholders met on January 22. Reports show earnings of 875,591 with 447,430 stolen by treasurer Bosworth, leaving a net gain of 31,066 after 810,000 spent on new machinery. Elected directors include F H Stafford R T Davis James M Osborn and Efingham M Cock.

Stafford Mills Fay River Bosworth Moncens Enghem M. Cock F H. Stafford R.T. Davis Yavem ’Mason Stevens E. of

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