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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1889

Page

5

Dickinson Plan Prompted in Post Office Clerks Classification

Washington plan details new classified salary scales for first and second class post offices. It proposes higher salaries for many roles including cashiers, superintendents, and clerks, with regional adjustments and July 1 effective date. Dickinson furnishes current versus proposed salaries for New England offices.

Washington Sproran House Committee On Post Offices New York Dickinson New England

Boston fish dealers protest to keep fresh fish on free list

A petition by leading Boston fish dealers seeks to keep fresh fish on the free list arguing the proposed tariff would injure Boston and New York markets, with firms naming numerous signatories. The article also notes Postmaster-General Dickinson opposing broad rate cuts for railroad mail carriage and preferring weight or speed based compensation highlights.

Boston Mass New York United States Canada United States Congress R. H. Prior A. F. Rich & Co Prior, Ingalls & Co Coleman, Son & Co John R. Neal & Co Taylor & Mayo Snow & Rich GW Hstap & Bro Arnold & Winsor Lombard & Curtis F. C. Goodspeed & Co Conquest & Hodgkins Boston Fish Company Rich & Story Baker, Witherell & Co Freeman & Cobb Bunting & Emery William J. Emerson J. Burns & Co F. E. Harding & Co O. H. Wiley & Co L. M. Haskins & Co E. A. Rich & Co J. Adams & Co F. J. O'Hara & Co James Emery, Jr., & Co Blanchard & Fowle Rich Bros Jackson & Arnold

Council debates committee over special facilities distribution

A municipal discussion considers appointing a committee to probe how special facilities are distributed and the compensation paid for them, aiming to ensure fair allocation and proper funding.

Consul Rice’s Good Work in Silk Valuation Saving Revenue

Secretary Fairchild cites William T. Rice consul at Hayen Switzerland as saving over 440000 for the US by expert silk invoice examinations. Since 1882 Rice raised invoices from 8505000 to 9684000, uncovering undervaluation averaging 80 000 yearly and revealing possible broader consular fraud in silk imports.

Rice Fairchild Massachusetts William T. Rice Hayen Switzerland United States New York

Comptroller Trenholm Resigns to Lead New York Firm

Colonel W. L. Trenholm the comptroller of the currency today tendered his resignation to the President to take effect at his pleasure. He has been elected president of the American Surety Company of New York and will assume duties tomorrow. Abraham the deputy comptroller will manage the office until a successor is appointed.

Trenholm W. L. Trenholm Abraham

John F Andrew in Washington with political entourage

The Hon. John F. Andrew visits Washington staying briefly at Welcker's. He meets the President, then is guided by Rep. Burnett and Assistant Secretary of State Rives. The Post notes his strong Democratic stance. A state dinner hosted by Secretary and Mrs Endicott honors the President and Mrs Cleveland with many officials in attendance.

John F. Andrew Washington Welcker’s Burnett Rives Andrew Alanson W. Beard Endicott Cleveland Miss Bayard Fairchild Whitney Vilas Dickinson Carlisle Fuller Folsom Gardner Boston

Friends deny plan to push copyright bill Monday

Friends of the international copyright bill deny a Monday attempt under suspension of the rules, a move needing two thirds. They fear a tight debate limit and risk, but expect the House to set a debate day and predict passage by a large majority. General Collins grows hopeful as formerly opposed members accept the bill after examination.

Friends of the International Copyright Bill Collins

Army and Navy Gazette Special Orders Retirements and Leaves

Army orders note Lt Col Thomas F Barr returns to his station after completing duties in this city. Lt John J Haden Eighth Infantry granted six months sick leave. Maj Edgar R Kellogg Eighth Infantry granted four months leave. Under an act of Congress Col Andrew J Smith placed on retired list as colonel of cavalry effective Jan 22 1889.

Washington J—Army Thomas F. Barr John J. Haden Eighth Infantry Edgar R. Kellogg Andrew J. Smith U.S.A Cavalry

Letter from Mr Whidden to the Post Editor

A resident replies to Francis A Walker regarding misstatements about heating and ventilation at the Institute and the new court house. He defends the Institute system, notes discussions with Mr Tudor, and clarifies his limited expertise while denying knowledge of any failures by the “Engineer.” He criticizes the reporter’s portrayal and warns of future regret.

Francis A. Walker Institute F. W. Lincoln Woodbridge Court House Tudor Thos. J. Whidden

Snow Shoes Available From G W Simmons Boston Store

Snow shod activity awaits in New England as fresh snow arrives. G W Simmons & Co at 32 to 44 North Street Boston offers Indian make snow shoes for men women and children at reasonable prices.

New England G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Boston

Trade of Canada reports year end figures for 1887-88

Ottawa reports customs data showing imports at 110 million dollars with 22.2 million in duties and exports above 90 million. Dominion total trade stood at 201 million, Canada sold 42.1 million to Britain and 42.6 million to the United States, with the US trade exceeding Britain by about 10 million. Quebec led revenue with over 9.5 million.

Ottawa Ont Customs Department Canada Great Britain United States Dominion Quebec

Market Notes From New York and Boston and Copper Prospects

The New York market was active with shorts covering as bulls nudged prices higher before Chicago news of the Burlington Northern’s refusal to join a proposed agreement triggered a near-term decline. San Diego and Frenchman’s Bay firm, Sandusky tops the list, while copper shares show irregular strength and options trade is brisk including puts on Northwest and DL&W. Moody Merrill and Pierre Hubert tour New Mexico copper prospects. Arizona output nears 1 million dollars in value, Globe seeks rail links. Fitchburg Rail Road holds a heated annual meeting with director Codman praised. Newport shares forecast at eight dollars, with treasury stock last sold at ten.

New York Bulls Chicago Chicago, Burlington & Northern Atchison San Diego Frenchman’s Bay Sandusky Gardiner Greene Norwich New London Connecticut Suffolk Norwich & Worcester Railroad Company Boston Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Home Market Club Seeks Tariff Reform and Unity

The Home Market Club at its Bedford street headquarters urged Congress to pass a tariff measure. They favored Senate bill features to curb undervaluations and fraud, pledge support for Appraiser Stearns’ port efforts, and sent their secretary as delegate to the American Shipping and Industrial League convention in Washington.

Home Market Club Bedford Street Senate Congress A. B. Stearns New York City American Shipping and Industrial League Washington

Lectures at Lasell by Rev Dr Shinn on modern fiction

The Rev Dr Shinn of Grace Church Newton began a lecture series at Lasell Seminary Auburndale on January 24. Topic Modern Fiction and Real Life. Four parts ask if popular novels' views are safe, if heroes set good examples, the heroes careers, and any lasting real life obligations.

Shinn Grace Church Newton Lasell Seminary Auburndale

The Henrietta and Other Shows at Boston Theatres

Amusements listings for Hollis Street Theatre and Boston venues show matinees at 2 and evening performances from 7:45 or 8. Programs include The Henrietta Sweet Lavender A Poor Relation Jocelyn The Merchant of Venice Variety and Nobody's Claim across venues such as Park Theatre Globe Theatre and Grand Opera House.

Hollis Street Boston Museum

Auction Sales Today At Fruit-Horatio Harris And C T Walker

Auction sales scheduled today list Fruit-Horatio Harris for 12 m horses and C T Walker for 10:30 a m horses. Independent listings indicate multiple lots and potential bidding details for buyers.

Horatio Harris C. T. Walker

Marriages in this city late January reported

In Wellington and city ceremonies from January 24 to January 29 the following marriages were announced: C D Bickley to Eleanor A Magoun. Philip V R Ely to Mrs H E Horton. George M Moore to Ella M Hitchey. Charles McHenry to Jane Harkins. James A Wilson to Agnes B Bus ti.

Bickley—Magoun Wellington C. D. Bickley Eleanor A. Magoun Ely—Horton H. E. Coting Quincy Philip V. R. Ely H. E. Horton Boston Moore-Hilchey Henry A. Cooke George M. Moore Ella M. Hitchey Cambridge McHenry

Obituaries from Boston Area Residents January Death Notices

A list of death notices from Boston area cities and towns dated Jan 25 to Jan 29. Names include Abigail Bowman, Esther Boyce, James Crotty, John Crowley, Bridget Curley, Margaret Desmond, Esther Edgerly, Abigail Flint, Estelle Hubbard, Richard Huse, Mabel Laskey, Joseph H Pendergast, Joseph F Paul, Eliza Seavey, Matthew Steele, Patrick Sarsfield, H P Stevens, Caroline Tuck, Benjamin Wallace. Funeral details noted for some.

Melrose Esther P. Edgerly Peter Edgerly Flint Lynn Abigail M Charles Bubbard Dorchester Estelle Amos S. Hubbard Huse Richard P. Huse Laskey South Boston Mabel Rena Howard WU Pendergast Boston Highlands Joseph H John Bridget Pendergast Paul Joseph F. Paul Seavey Eliza L Eli E. Seavey Steele Chelsea Matthew Steele Sarsfield Revere Patrick Sarsfield Stevens West Scituate H. P. Stevens Tuck Boston Caroline Tuck Henry Tuck Barnstable Mass Arlington Street Wallace Benjamin Wallace Albany

Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Syrup Ad

An old advertisement proclaims Salvation Oil will cure any pain a man inherits and offers it for 25 cents a bottle. It also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds sore throat and related ailments at the same price.

Salvation Oil Dr. Bull

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