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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1889

Page

5

General Morgan's policy on consular appoinments and rehires

Washington July 15 Special Indian Commissioner Morgan issues new commissions to teachers farmers and other Indian bureau subordinates whose terms end this year. Many appointees are former officials or favor reappointment and Morgan reiterates tenure and removal for cause only. He also reissues a circular on teacher qualifications and school suspensions requiring commissioner approval for suspensions unless urgent, with immediate reports and reasons.

Washington Morgan Indian Bureau General Morgan Oberly

One of the Beauties of the Tariff in a Tunnel Case

The article describes a tariff example related to the St Clair River tunnel project between Port Huron Michigan and Port Sarnia Ontario. The builders sought free entry for shell and related contrivances used on the American side and won backing from Senator McMillan. Acting Secretary Batcheller sent a letter to the senator noting careful review and no statutory or prior ruling supporting free entry.

St. Clair River Port Huron Mich Port Sarnia Ont Treasury Department McMillan Batcheller the Treasury Department

Appointment of a Boston Editor for Census Statistics

Superintendent of Census Porter appointed Edward Stanwood of Boston as a special agent to gather cotton manufacturer statistics across the United States. Formerly editor of the Boston Advertiser and current editor of Youth's Companion, Stanwood is a noted Eastern statistician who has written on New England's productive power. His appointment came on strong recommendations from leading Massachusetts and New England figures.

Boston Edward Stanwood Youth’s Companion United States Stanwood Boston Advertiser New England Massachusetts

No Money to Enforce Alaska Salmon Laws

A letter from Assistant Secretary Batcheller to Sitka customs collectors reveals Congresss stinginess in funding key Alaska fisheries legislation. He notes no appropriation exists to fund visits to 40 plus fish and canning operations, enforcement, fur bearing protections, or even publishing the Presidents proclamation on the Pacific Coast as mandated by the act of March 2 1889.

Batcheller Customs Sitka Alaska Congress Department Pacific

Massachusetts Office Seekers for Consular Posts

Massachusetts applicants for consular posts await decisions before September. Wharton will review Massachusetts candidates and push those best qualified. Gracey from Natick sent strong papers. Florence post attracts many, but Sidney Everett declined.

Massachusetts Deer Park Blaine Bar Arbor Wharton Washington Gracey Natick China John Towler Court of Corea Carpenter Lyons Dresden St. Etienne Nuremberg Rhine Sidney Everett Florence Berlin

Bradford Still Exporting Worsteds to United States

The Hon. John A Tibbetts of New London visited the State Department and reviewed Bradford worsted trade reports. He learned that exports to the United States grew to record levels despite Windom's duty rise, with Bradford ranking third in England for consul fees behind London and Liverpool. Tibbetts plans to depart Washington and sail February 24 with his family aboard the Germanic for his new post.

Gradford John A.tibbetts New London Connecticut Bradford State Department Wharton Windom Tibbetts Washington England United States London Liverpool

Inspectors Reinstated Under Civil Service Rule Update

R. M. Thomas of Missouri and H. S. Willis of New Hampshire, formerly post office inspectors, have been reinstated under a modified civil service rule 10. The change affects eligibility procedures and internal oversight for federal postal inspections.

R. M. Thomas Missouri H. $. Willis New Hampshire

Chelsea’s New Bank Authorized to Open

The comptroller of the currency today authorized the Winnisimmet National Bank of Chelsea Massachusetts to begin business with a capital of 100000 dollars.

Chelsea NEW Bank Winnisimmet National Bank of Mass

Bowne Lectures On Evolution At Chautauqua

Professor Bordon P Bowne of Boston University argues evolution as science is provable but warns many inferences are bad metaphysics and logic. Yale Glee Club performs on site with dates July 20 and 22 as visitors arrive. several international students study the Chautauqua idea. Donald G Mitchell begins a series of lectures. Captain A A Stagg declines overseas baseball return to train a local nine. near four hundred students are registered.

Cuavatravalla N. Y Spectat Bordon P. Bowne Boston University Bowne Yale Glee Club Alexander Lawson Huntly Scotland Robert A. Lendrum Aberdeen J. H. Maclea

Rainy Day Dampens Cadet Camp Activities at Arxanam

Heavy rain disrupted drills and rifle practice at the First Corps of Cadets camp in Arxanam on July 15. About 150 cadets attended, with routine exercises reduced to undress guard mounting and a manual of arms drill in the new mess hall. The Boston Cadet Band arrived to entertain, and the weather was declared milder than newspapers claim. The new mess hall, a lighted ventilated wood structure seating 300, was welcomed as a major improvement and will also store winter baggage.

Arxanam First Corps of Cadets New Mess Hall Rogers Boston J. Thomas Baldwin Thomas B._Ticknor Luther Wightman Andrew Robson William B. Clarke

Andover case papers amend Phillips Academy suit

Judge Field receives papers in Trustees of Phillips Academy versus Attorney General and others. Plaintiffs seek to vacate the decree and amend the bill to add claims regarding Smyth teaching and salary, with specific deletions and substitutions in paragraphs, and defendants’ responses indicating no desire to appeal. The court allowed the amendment May 13 and set thirty days for demur plead or answer.

Smyth Brown Churchill Tucker Haines Hincks Phillips Academy John ©. Gray A.J. Waterman Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Trustees of A. J. Waterman Cera Egbert C. Smyth Theological Institution Andover W. A. Frevo J. C

West End Street Railway Trees Fight Overhead Power Debate

Amid a lively Board of Aldermen session the West End Street Railway sought authority to trim trees on Boylston Street to permit overhead electric power. Alderman McLaughlin argued trimming happened without authority and called for an investigation. The board eventually authorized trimming on the north side of Boylston between Charles and Arlington, while McLaughlin gained an order to probe prior mutilations. The meeting also covered drainage, ventilation funding, and a bridge rebuild estimate, with adjournment set for July 30.

Hart Board of Aldermen West End Railway Company Boylston Street Curtis West End Street Railway Company Common Boy Alderman Reed City Forester Kelley Wilson McLaughlin Alderman Murphy West End Company West End Tremont House Eddy Folsom Murphy Reed Rogers Short Smith Stacey Committee On Commons Boston Federal Street Jackson Board of Health Mount Hope Cemetery John L. Swift Edward C. Holland

Wimans Stark Memorial Window Granted

Contoocook New Hampshire July 15 Mr and Mrs R B Currier of New York City have requested permission from St Andrew s Episcopal Church Hopkinton for a memorial window honoring W W Wimans and Mrs 8 M Stark both of New York The request has been granted.

Contoocook, N. H R. B. Currier New York City St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Hopkinton W. W. Wimans 8. M. Stark New York

New England Chautauqua Assembly Opens in Framingham

The tenth annual meeting of the New England Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly will begin tomorrow evening in Framingham with congratulatory addresses and a concert.

NEW England Chautauqua Assembly Framingham New England Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly

Nahant Man Granted Pardon for Polygamy Conviction

Salem reports a pardon granted for J. B. Betts of Nahant who was sentenced in October 1887 to three years in the House of Correction for polygamy. The pardon arrives on July 15 and restores Betts from the historic sentence.

Salem J. B. Betts Nahant House of Correction

Trout Memory, Green Experiments At Caledonia Pond

A Philadelphia observer recalls Seth Green’s visit to New York’s Caledonia fish hatchery. Five thousand brook trout, captured with barbless flies, showed memory by avoiding artificial lures after years in a pond. Green demonstrated by hiding a rod and reel. the moment the rod appeared, the trout fled.

Philadelphia Seth Green New York Caledonia Adirondack Mr. Green

Regening Sunstroke Case Attributed To Horsford Acid Phosphate

Dr. A L Zurker of Melrose Minnesota reports that Horsford's acid phosphate produced a gratifying and remarkable regenerating effect in a sunstroke case.

Horsford A. L. Zurker Melrose, Minn

STOCK MARKET SUMMARY AND CHAUTAUQUA REPORT

In New York yesterday trust stock strength aided rail shares while insiders bought back some of last week’s selling. Sugar rose with new buyers and rail traffic remained profitable amid bullish undercurrents. earnings and bank reserve figures showed mixed but strong trends. The Reading company restarted the St Nicholas and North Ashland collieries, and Maine’s loose corporate laws fostered company organization. CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY AT WEIRS opens July 15 for a ten day Winnepesaukee Lake event drawing New Hampshire and Vermont attendees.

New York Eee Boston Chautauqua Assembly Weirs Werrs N. H Winnepesaukee Lake Veterans’ Grove New Hampshire Vermont

Auction Sales and Marriages in Sudbury and Portsmouth

Fruit-Horatio Harris & Co. conduct a 10 a.m. sale. Sudbury event June 27 features Rev D W Richardson presiding at Sudbury with Win throp H Fairbanks to Miss Ida N Haynes. Portsmouth, N H July 15 marriage by Rev W A McGinley joins John Pickard to Jeanie A Gerrish.

OBITUARY NOTES AND WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Death notices for Brewster, Chadwick, Crowley, Gordon, Gray, Tucker, Kelley, Manson, Weller and a funeral plan for Thomas C Weller. Recruitment and sales notices seek employment and representation in Boston area. Classifieds include a pocket record book for the tea trade and a shoe house job posting.

Brewster Osmyn Brewster BEC Oes Chelsea Samuel R. Brookings Chadwick Birmingham Eng Caroline Lyman James R. Chadwick Crowley Margaret Crowley Gordon Helen Katherine P George William Gordon Gray Mal Manson Scituate John Manson Weller Boston Thomas C. Weller Church of the Redeemer Fourth Street O Streets

Pain Killer Promoted as Germ Killer for Summer Health

A column on germs entering the body via air and water notes a boy’s lizard incident, then touts Perry Davis Pain-Killer as the sure preventive and cure for summer ailments. It cites a New York agent praising the remedy and urges regular use to avoid disease and pain.

Atkins Wale Wainwright Perry Davis New York College of Electrical Engineering

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