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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1889
Page
5
The piece notes James G Blaine’s gratitude to the party’s favorite, the so called uncrowned king, and remarks he has yet to receive a cabinet offer or call. It captures post convention political maneuvering and Blaine’s cautious optimism amid speculation.
In the light of a private letter from General Harrison, Blaine supporters press for his appointment as Secretary of State. The Chicago agreement aimed to control patronage if Harrison wins, but Blaine’s inclusion remains uncertain amid Samoa, Panama Canal, and foreign policy debates. Senators Allison and Cullom visit Harrison in Indianapolis to discuss cabinet positions and Samoa policy.
Reports from Indianapolis say a United States grand jury has found an indictment against Colonel W. W. Dudley. The district attorney is preparing the document for submission early this week. There is decent reason to regard the reports as reliable.
Boston visitors in Washington claimed to spot Edward P. Brown captain Marshs counsel in the Tewksbury trial. A Boston man who once faced him in court described the figure and features as identical though Brown appeared seedy in a faded overcoat and russet shoes.
The Saturday Evening Gazette notes a white enamelled drawing room cabinet in Keeler's window as a novelty in its class. It cites rigid woodwork accentuated by diagonal fretwork, praising refined simplicity and skilled workmanship of an uncommon standard.
The Wensleydale arrived from Port de Paix with provisions and logwood. Reports say Hippolyte plans a large northern army march on Port-au-Prince once his new fleet is ready, aided by gunboats and captured vessels from Hereaux and Dominican sources.
Congress will hear Postmaster-General Dickinson outline a new classification that ties salaries of all first class post office clerks to the postmaster’s pay. The plan, crafted by Albert H. Scott, would raise many salaries and affect 5359 clerks across 97 offices, with increases overlapping as postmasters’ receipts grow.
The New York market shows little feature with Atchison decline due to strong selling. Chicago reports vague news though underlying sentiment is unsettled. Money market eases with abundant liquidity and a 1% loan rate over Sunday, while four percent remains the top rate for four months. European buyers fetch Mexican Central securities as confidence wavers amid falling yields and generous bank deposits.
The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts will present its resolutions to the President tomorrow morning. Congressmen Collins Morse and Burnett head a special committee delivering the resolutions, with Hon John W Corcoran of Clinton Mayor Delaney of Holyoke and other Massachusetts figures accompanying.
Senate action centers on the consular and diplomatic bill with amendments to defend American interests in Samoa while executive session discusses the British extradition treaty. Sherman anti trust bill and Pacific railroad funding are planned topics alongside Louisiana election probes and the Nicaragua Canal conference in the House.
Ex mayor Delaney and clothier Mr. McQuaid urge the nomination of McQuaid for Holyoke postmaster. Prescott seeks reappointment after twenty five years. Republicans split, Magna pushes postponement until Harrison's choice. The case will be presented to the President with McQuaid ready to serve if confirmed.
The Secretary of State received a telegram from Minister Phelps stating Britain accepts the invitation to the conference in Washington this autumn with reservations on questions to be submitted and ratification by powers. The form of acceptance is satisfactory to the State Department.
Sylvester Baxter discusses German municipal methods at the Old South in a free course on municipal government and reform. The Good Citizenship Society sponsors the talk, inviting the aldermen and common council to attend as a collective.
Evening showings listed for Hollis Street Theatre The Henrietta at 7 45 Boston Museum Sweet Lavender at 8 Theatre A Poor Relation 7 45 Globe Theatre Jocelyn 7 45 Boston Theatre The Merchant of Venice Grand Opera House Nobodys Claim 7 46 Ward Athenaeum Variety 3 PM
The funeral of Charles A B Shepard of Lee and Shepard was held at King's Chapel with a large gathering of book trade figures, authors, and statesmen. Floral tributes from New England and New York filled the church as Rev A P Peabody delivered the eulogy and interment followed at Forest Hills.
Auction listings show Fruit Horatio Harris at 12 m and Fruit Snow and Co. at 1 p m today and tomorrow respectively.
In this city on January dates, couples wed including David Goldstein to Becae Birnid, Albert H Newhall to Maud Borden, Jule Sampson to Annee Sampson, Porter Sargent to Sallie Fielden, Harrison A Souther to Susie B Vinal, and Oren Stevens to Carrie M Wootton. All ceremonies performed by noted clergymen.
A long list of deaths recorded in Boston and nearby areas with names including James Albee Emma Axtman Roseanna Canning Julia Coughlin Ezra O. Farrar Ida M Frost Sophia Harrison Gardiner Gilman Gleason Samuel Graves Abigail C Hollis Augustus A Kane Edward Kennedy James G Locke John McGovern Edward Milin Joseph W Moore John J Murphy Nellie Orr Sarah Parker Wilkin Roddick Walter F Stearns Robert Nicholson Eben L Wallace Gordon E Weld Stephen F Wilson and others dated January 23 25 26 in 19th or early 20th century notices from Chelsea East Cambridge Reading and Dorchester with ages and brief death details.
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