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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1889

Page

5

A New Market for American Products and Civil Service Talk

Washington report notes Brazil seeks a commercial treaty to open its market for American goods. Sugar growers back concessions while manufacturing and agricultural interests clash over duties. Brazil hints at subsidies for US lines and possible executive payments, with legislative action uncertain. Treasury rules lemon and lime juices with over 24 percent alcohol taxed as alcoholic compounds at two dollars per gallon plus 25 percent ad valorem.

Washington Sreeran Armstrong Rio de Janeiro State Department Brazil South America Treasury Department

Civil service reform opposed by Minnesota congressman

A Minnesota Republican criticizes civil service reform calling it un-American and an obstacle to rewarding party service. He argues a Civil Service Commission pamphlet forces study of exam questions and pledges support for ending the civil service sham. He cites personal experience in Washington and quotes "to the victor belongs the spoils."

Kansas Hall Minnesota Civil Service Commission Washington Congress

Colonel Wright Named to International Cheap Habitation Commission

Colonel Wright the commissioner of labor has received notice of his appointment to a permanent commission aimed at carrying out the purposes of the international congress for cheap habitations for the poor. The commission includes Sir Sydney Waterlow and representatives from Spain Denmark Norway Switzerland and other European countries.

Colonel Wright Permanent Commission International Congress Sir Sydney Waterlow Spain Denmark Norway Switzerland

Harbor improvement fund requests listed for New England ports

Major Livermore outlines appropriations for southern Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut harbors and rivers. funding covers Hyannis Nantucket Vineyard Haven Wareham New Bedford Taunton Pawtucket Providence Narragansett Bay Green Jacket Shoal Newport Block Island Pawcatuck Stonington etc. total sums vary per site with several harbor of refuge allocations.

New England Livermore Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Hyannis Mass Nantucket Vineyard Haven Wareham New Bedford Taunton River Pawtucket Providence River Narragansett Bay Green Jacket Shoal Providence Iver Newport Harbor Harbor of Refuge Block Island Pawcatuck River Stonington Conn

Torpedo Boat Nears Completion With Fourth Navy Payment

The Secretary of the Navy has issued the fourth payment of 16550 dollars to the Herreshoff company in Newport for a torpedo boat built for the United States government. Five payments were planned and the final one will be withheld until acceptance, indicating the vessel is near completion and ready for trials.

Secretary of the Navy Herreshoff Company Newport United States Lake Shore R. R. Co Boston

Virginia Republicans reach compromise on state convention

The Republican executive committee and leaders Mahone and anti Mahone reach a compromise over primary control. A state convention is set for August 22, signed by William Mahone, with Mahone likely to wield final influence over Virginia politics.

Republican National Committee Republican Party Commonwealth of Virginia Quay Clarkson Dudley Fessenden Brady Mahone

President’s envoy sends Brazil emperor congra tulations

Acting secretary of state Mr Wharton reports to the Brazilian court minister that the President congratulates Emperor Dom Pedro on escaping an assassination. The message was sent as Wharton, now the highest Washington officer, relays official word from the department.

Dom Pedro Wharton State Department Washington Brazil

Presidential Appointments Include Navy Chief and Marshals

The President appointed William Rule of Tennessee as pension agent in Knoxville and William A. Richards of Wyoming as Surveyor-General of Wyoming. Boetius H. Sullivan of Dakota becomes Surveyor-General of Dakota. Captain George Dewey ascends to chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting with commodore rank. Charles Austin of Alabama named United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama. William F. Darby named postmaster at North Adams, Massachusetts, succeeding G. L. Rice. A Creek delegation urged a $400,000 per capita payment from an $8,000,000 fund to aid about 14,000 Creeks, a plan Secretary Noble signaled support for.

William Rule Tennessee Knoxville Tenn William A. Richards Wyoming Boetius H. Sullivan Dakota Aptain George Dewey Department of the Navy Charles ©. Austin Alabama United States William F. Darby North Adams Mass G. L. Rice Indian Territory Noble Indian Bureau

Atlanta University Opposes Colored Normal Schools in Georgia

In Anta Georgia July 19 a legislative clash over higher education grows with a bill to create colored state run normal schools. Atlanta University protests saying the measure aims to end its support and exclude racial mixing. Professors Graves and Hershaw spoke at meetings urging equal state access for black students.

Atlanta University Georgia Anta Graves Hershaw W. C. Glenn

Market News Mixed With Cautious Optimism At Midweek

New York markets drifted with little news beyond a $3 million gold export order. Bears pressed but prices fell only fractionally as little stock for sale kept downward pressure limited. Analysts see a potential bottom nearby and favor buying lines of stocks on margin or cash. Crops in the West improve outlook for rail earnings, while Mexican Central profits and subsidies contrast with domestic road taxes. Atchison stock remains scarce amid heavy past six month trading. Aspinwall Land stock moves on future prospects. directors approve partial stock delivery for land sales. Frenchman's Bay business picks up late in season. Anticipated shifts among Chicago lines and rate reforms influence the market outlook. Minneapolis freight and grain figures noted. Oregon lines near full steel rail orders. Westinghouse-Thomson-Houston fight signals steel strength and Chamber of Commerce plans await summer end.

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Two steamers captured in Buzzard's Bay illegal fishing

Rhode Island menhaden steamers the A T Serrell and Seaconner were seized by State police in Buzzards Bay after arrests of thirty three crew on charges of illegal seines. The Nellie towed the Serrell and Seaconner to Barnstable for libel and trial with potential vessel confiscation and fines. Captain Dennis resisted while Captain Gray secured bail for his crew. Chief Wade led the operation with Deputy Hurley and officers Seaver Moore Coon Brown Proctor Mullen Rhodes White Halstrick.

New Beptorp Nellie Rhode Island Buzzard’s Bay Hurley Wareham Wade Seaver Moore Coon Brown Proctor Mullen Rhodes White Halstrick West Island Quisset A. T. Serrell Seaconner Newport Philip H. Gray Neilie Ed Dennis Serrell Dennis Serrel Charles E. Cook Tiverton William J. Brightman & Co Barnstable Gray

New Hampshire Bill On Ballot Reform Outlined

Mr Richard H Dana explains the ballot reform measure before the New Hampshire Legislature. He compares it to Massachusetts law, notes omissions on ballot publication and compulsory secrecy, and discusses political support and likely fate of the bill.

R. H. Dana New Hampshire Richard H. Dana Massachusetts

J S Rosenfeld Insolvent Clothing Dealer in Pittsfield

J S Rosenfeld a Pittsfield clothing dealer has failed with liabilities of 33000 and assets of 20000. Creditors are mainly New York and Boston parties. National business failures for the last seven days total 408, up from prior weeks, with regional breakdowns and year over year comparisons.

J. S. Rosenfeld Pittsfield New York Boston R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United States Canada Bradstreet Middle States New England Southern Western Pacific and Territories

Auction Sales Today Feature City Marriages

Fruit-loratio Harris and Co. hold auctions at 10 a.m. In city nuptials note Richmond L. Bishop to Lulu b Wayland on July 17 by Rev. Nelson Eb. Jones Jr. Martin Haugh to Mary Ek. Joseph H. Jones to Minnie Diggs. Charles G. McAndless of Boston to Anna C. Paul of Newburyport. John N. Preston, M.D. to Florence N. Fairbairn at Pawtucket on July 10 by Rev. Alexander McGregor.

Cohen acquitted in arson trial over 1888 Burbank blaze

David M. Cohen was acquitted in the Superior Court today of arson for the August 1 1888 fire at the Burbank block that endangered many lives and damaged substantial property.

Prinse David M. Cohen Burbank

Providence Line Sees Growing Patronage and Satisfied Trains

The Providence Line gains public use with the direct train from Park Square to Fox Point Wharf. Connecticut service proves satisfactory in all respects, and travelers recognize the merits of the Massachusetts service.

Providence Park Square Fox Point Connecticut Massachusetts

Obituary Notices from Cambridge and Nearby Areas

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with dates in July. Nancy Donovan widow of Lawrence Donovan aged 52. Isabel Dennett wife of Professor I C Dennett at Boulder. Louis Fishel 62. Henrietta S P Hoar 90 years 6 months. Mary McDade 22 years 11 months with Holy Cross services. Moses Osborn 65 in Cambridgeport. George Patterson 62 years 7 months 23 days. Francis Perkins Morristown New Jersey 82nd year. Daniel Turner 53 in Cambridge. Relatives invited to services.

Donovan Nancy Donovan Lawrence Donovan Dennett Chicago Isabel ¥. Dennett I. C. Dennett Boulder Pishel Lous Fishel Hoar Littleton Mass Henrietta S. P. Hoar Reuben Hoar McCade Mary McDade the Holy Cross Osborn Cambridgeport Moses Osborn Patterson George Patterson Perkins Morristown N. J Francis Perkins Cyrus Perkins New York Turner Cambridge Daniel Turner

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