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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1889

Page

2

Republican Plans for Revenue Legislation Split by Bills

General Browne of Indiana outlines a strategy for future revenue laws by dividing the tariff and internal revenue measures into separate bills. He favors using the Senate tariff bill as a base while proposing independent actions on tobacco taxes alcohol use for the arts and the free list. He warns minority amendments could disrupt unity but believes a focused party consensus can prevail.

Washineton Browne Internal Revenue Figen General Browne Ways and Means Committee Major Burrows Michigan

Contests to Shape Four New States’ Senate Control

Republicans aim to carry North and South Dakota Montana and Washington to expand Senate power. Democrats count Montana or North Dakota as debatable. Analysis notes dissatisfaction with the administration and calls for land office reform influence votes. Congressional visits and partisan speeches bolster the race as union admission nears.

Union North South Dakota Montana Washinggton North Dakota Senate Dakotas Washington Post Land Office General Sparks Stockslager

Post Office exams in Troy amid partisan pressure

Civil Service Commissioner Thompson reports a partisan climate at the Troy Post Office where ward managers directed examinations to party lines under both Republican and Democratic eras. The latest inspection annulled the Democratic postmaster's last test and promised nonpartisan appointments. Lyman and Welt head to Indianapolis with Roosevelt to Chicago and Grand Rapids on an inspection tour.

Civil Service Thompson Roosevelt Troy Tmaster Mr. Lyman Chicago Grand Rapids

General Corse Talks With Postmaster General On Boston Postoffice

General Corse plans a long session with the Postmaster General to press Boston postal needs. He met Mr. Wanamaker in New York and discussed the city’s postoffice with the investigating commission, urging proportional, well run service for Boston.

Boston Postoffice Corse

Corse Seeks Business Structure for Postal Service Efficiency

General Corse advocates treating postal operations as a business to boost revenue, proposing hourly collections and deliveries in major cities and fast links between local stations. He works to furnish his office with Treasury support and cites encouragement from Colonel Ichonor, an ally and assistant secretary who is a former soldier.

General Corse Treasury Department Ichenor the Treasury

Litchman Named Treasury Special Agent in Boston

Secretary Windom today appointed Charles H. Litchman of Massachusetts to be a special agent of the Treasury with headquarters at Boston.

Litchman Windom Charles H. Litchman Massachusetts The Treasury Boston

Twenty Three New Postmasters Named by President

The President appointed twenty three postmasters including James F. Whitcomb at Athol Centre Massachusetts as the office becomes presidential.

James F. Whitcomb Athol Centre Mass

Cost of Repairing That Canal

The examination of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal after the flood is nearly finished. President Gambeyl says repairs can be done for 300000 dollars with 180000 dollars for Georgetown to Great Falls and 120000 dollars for Great Falls to Cumberland.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Gambeyl Georgetown Great Falls Cumberland

Fugitives Hope Revives in Extradition Bill Debate

Ottawa reports the Weldon extradition bill, passed by Dominion Parliament, is under imperial review and likely to survive a veto. The act would apply to Mexico and the United States, with retroactive concern limited by existing extradition principles. The executive may favor fugitive offenders already in Canada.

Ottawa Ont Canada Mexico United States

Secret ballot bill amended and passed by Connecticut House

The Connecticut House amended the secret ballot bill to apply only to state and presidential elections, removing town and city elections. It passed by a large majority after rejecting an amendment that would group names by politics, 83 to 102.

Hartrorp Connr House

Carnot Presents Hats to Paris Lyons and Bordeaux Archbishops

Paris June 11 President Carnot presented cardinal hats to the archbishops of Paris Lyons and Bordeaux. The prelates expressed concord and patriotism, thanked the Pope and government, and Carnot praised their zeal in keeping peace between civil and spiritual powers.

Paris Lyons Bordeaux Carnot M. Carnot France

First Brigade in Camp at Framingham Drill and Attendance Rise

Framingham reports the First Brigade under Brig. Gen Bridges arriving for annual camp. Attendance tops 2,353 with 739 in the First Regiment and 664 in the Second, despite rain. Daily routine, dress parade, and field engineering drill proceed under staff and inspectors, with a press room established at brigade headquarters.

Framingham Sprcran Brgade Worcester Chelmsford E. E. Corrier Augustus M. Sampson Fred W. Wellington Richard Barrett Dalton Chauncy Hall Hunneman Bridges

Neither better nor worse mentioned in inquiry at Jernegan home

A late inquiry at the residence of Dr. Jernegan inquired about John Gilbert’s condition and was answered with the statement that he was neither better nor worse.

Jernegan John Gilbert

Giants outplay Boston in mud drenched game at St George

New York Giants beat Boston 2 to 1 as Brouthers hits a long homer and Welch and Radbourn pitch well in a rain softened field. Umpire Barnum praised. Attendance 2123. Also Washington defeats Philadelphia in both games with sharp hitting and fielding led by Fogarty and Haddock.

New York Boston Giants St. George Welch Radbourn Keefe Clarkson Barnum Ganzel New Yorks Brouthers Bostons R. BH. PO Gore Brown Tiernan Johnston O Ewing O Kelly Ward O Bro’th’rs O O Connor O Richa D’n Richa O'Nash O O'Rourke OlQuinn Whitney OlGanzel YWO Connor O’rourke H. Richardson Nash Ewing Washington Philadelphia Senators Arthur Win Hoy Wise Myers Morrill Philadelphias Washingtons A. Ee R ALE Fogarty Wood Miss Soo Ward Thompson O O Schriver Sweeney Mulvey Farrar O Olewin Hallman Ose Iik S Had Casey Ock Haddock Decey Had Zimmer Bassett Aee O’brien Boyle Scorra Dock Casey Mortill Ebright Curry Indianapolis Radford Tebean Zimmer Glasscock Cleveland Bole O'Brien Clevelands A. F Glasscockss McKean Sullivan Twitchell Hines Faatz O Denny O McGeachy Meyers

Harvard Beats Penn In Sloppy Rain Game On Holmes Field

Harvard defeated the University of Pennsylvania 6 to 1 in a poorly played contest marked by slippery balls and erratic pitching. Graves and Downer pitched unevenly while Harvard fielding and catching stood out, and Penn’s outfield made several fine grabs despite the overall flat effort.

ChicaGco Chicago Pittsburg Beckley Staley Chicagos Pittsburgs Fe Carrol Ryan Biv Miller O O Duffy Maul Angun O O'Pfeffer Dunlap Farrell Smith Burns Pittsburgh Ryan Carrol Maul van Haltren Carroll Pfeffer Anson Darling Gumbert Haley Lynch Harvard University of Pennsylvania Holmes Field Graves Downer Pennsylvania Willard Henshaw Harvards University OF Penn Nenshaw Martin Hawley Cross Vans Kirk Corning Rowman Lems Lion Pennsylvanias Swift Quinn

Baseball scores from multiple city matchups listed

On the Brooklyn game the Brooklyn team defeated Louisville 4 to 2. Philadelphia Athletics won against Kansas City 12 to 2. Baltimore Baltimore team led St Louis 7 to 5. Cincinnati Cincinnati team beat Columbus 5 to 2. Jersey City Jersey Citys played Worcester with an incomplete score toward end.

Brooklyn Brooklyns Louisvilles Philadelphia—Athletics Kansasitys Baltimore Baltimores St. Louis Cincinnati Cincinnatis Columbus Jerseys City Jersey Citys Worcesters

Andover Seminary Examinations Highlight Growth and Plans

Andover public exams show steady progress among juniors and sophomores with strong Hebrew and biblical theology performances. Trustees and visitors meet. the seminary expects sixty to seventy students next year, drawing applicants from New England colleges and Western institutions.

Andover Speetary Theological Seminary Moore Hincks Paul Adam Christ Taylor Fiske Newburyport Alpheus Hardy Wellman Walker Smyth Seelye Amherst Hartford Marshall Lowell Hardy Bishop Wilcox New England Society of Inquiry Helen Chamberlain Lawrence N. W. Ham W. H. Ward New York Arthur Little Boston W. F. Slocum Colorado Springs W. F. Richards New Jersey H. N. Barnum Turkey

Obituary of Hon. John B D Cogswell

The Hon. John B D Cogswell died of paralysis at his Haverhill residence. Born in Yarmouth June 6, 1829, he studied at Phillips Andover, Dartmouth 1850, earned LL B Harvard 1852, and served as U S attorney for Wisconsin 1861 68. He represented Yarmouth in 1871 73 and led Maine Senate 1877 79, retiring in 1880 with a daughter.

John B. D. Cogswell Haverhill Mr. Cogswell Yarmouth Phillips Andover Academy Dartmouth Harvard Law School Worcester Milwaukee Wis S. N. Small United States District of Wisconsin State Senate Selwyn Z. Bowman

Hon. William C. Parke Dies in Honolulu After Forty Years Service

The Hon. William C. Parke born in Boston died in Honolulu May 30. For over thirty years he served as marshal of the island and was a trusted confidant to the five Hawaiian kings. Recognized for spotless integrity, he leaves a widow, a Augusta Maine daughter, four daughters, and one son, with a son-in-law and extended family.

William C. Parke Boston Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Luther Severance Augusta

Festival at Mission Church by Guild of St. Barnabas for Nurses

A third annual festival of the Boston branch of the Guild of St. Barnabas for Nurses was held at the Mission Church of St. John the Evangelist. After a choral service Rev. G. McClellan Fiske of Providence spoke on mercy as a universal foundation of worship, followed by a repast at 9 o'clock in the church basement.

Mission Church Boston Guild of St. Barnabas For Nurses Mission Church of St. John the Evangelist G. McClellan Fiske Providence Guild

Yale Lawn Tennis Tournament Results

The Yale lawn tennis tournament in New Haven on June 11 featured a preliminary round with J Huntington 91 defeating Kent 89 6 4 6 1 and Sanford 90 beating Reed 89 6 0 6 1. In the first round J Hunton 91 edged Sanford 90 6 3 3 6 6 4 while Sherwood 90 defeated Avery 82 6 0 6 5. Parker 92 won 6 5 6 4 against Breed 89 and R Huntington 91 beat Hall 90 by default.

New Haven Conn J. Huntington Kent Sanford Reed ZJ. Hunton Sherwood Avery Parker Breed R. Huntington Hall

Ward 16 Independents Hold Meeting in Franklin School Ward Room

The Ward 16 Independent Club met to discuss the Australian ballot system and their bid for ward committee seats. John F Marrin urged unity to challenge the regular Democrats, accuse opponents of betraying independence, and appoint a five member conference committee.

Ward 16 Franklin School John F. Marrin Assembly James F. Marley John F. Harley Marrin Donovan P. J. Mcaereel Marley David McCarthy Richard Murphy John Gollins John J. Hurley P. J. McCarthy Mr. McCarthy James F. Ryan J. Sullivan Mr. Marrin Sullivan Ward 16 Eray

Tremont House opens new billiard rooms in city

The Tremont House unveiled its new billiard rooms with six tables in one area and two pool tables in an adjoining room. H. A. Rose will manage. O. B. Durell serves as wine clerk. The item lists assorted guests and attendees at nearby hotels, dinners, and club events, including several prominent visitors and residents.

Tremont House H. A. Rose Buffalo, N. Y O. B. Durell New England and Eastern Burial Case Association Young's H. E. Taylor Mendow Association Thorndike C. E. Miles Warren Wheel Club Roxbury Crawford House Lawrence Barrett Vendome Europe United States Morrill Vermont John Brisben Walker Irvington N. Y Gustave Stark New York Jones Bradford, Vt Henry C. Lane The

Cambridge City Affairs Aldermen Meet in Joint Session

Mayor Gilmore presided as John F. O'Brien was reelected to the water board. The City Hall will close and flags will be displayed on June 17. A double track allowed on North Avenue for West End Railroad. Booth removals on streets within a week. Cambridge City Band seeks Sunday concert licenses for July and August. North Avenue repaving from Spruce Street to Arlington line urged. Telephone service to engine houses authorized. Elastic Starch is superior to all others.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Gilmore John F. O’brien Water Board West End Railroad Company North Avenue Cambridge City Band C. W. Kingsley Spruce Street Arlington Line

New England Post Office Inspector Named

George S Evans of Cambridge was appointed post office inspector in charge for New England. He has a long railway mail service record with past conduct questioned, including remarks about President Cleveland and an intoxication report. Evans, 48, is a Civil War veteran and longtime Grand Army member with strong local ties.

George 8. Evans Cambridge New England Henry Cabot Lodge Cleveland Evans New York Boston New Haven M. T. Donohue Post Office Department Washington Donohue Railway Mail Service Charlie” Field Charlestown Field General Banks Postoffice Department Postoffice Philadelphia Young Massachusetts Missouri Hanna Lodge Fifty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment North Army Corps Army of the Potomac Post 30 Council of Administration Department of Massachusetts National Council Apee Agner

Railroad Franchises in Jeopardy and New Line Plans Spark Rail News

Nebraska petition seeks quo warranto against the Republican Valley & Wyoming railroad for failure to operate per charter, claiming forfeiture of rights. Burlington line from Culbertson to Holyoke alleged to neglect use. Rock Island may build if charter annulled. Also: Atchison announces freight service into St Louis via leased lines from Bucklin route, shortening to 317 miles. Reports on rails, finance, and court decisions follow.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Republican Valley & Wyoming Railroad Attorney-General Nebraska Burlington Culbertson Neb Holyoke Col Rock Island Kansas City Atchison St. Louis Burlington and Wabash Bucklin Chicago & Alton Rufus Hatch Wall Street News England Scotland Germany Payenise New York City Southern Pacific Railroad Company Supreme Court St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba San Francisco Connecticut Shepaug Valley Railroad Hawleyville Saugatuck

New steam storage motor for street cars promises safe power

A new steam storage method for motive power aims to propel surface and elevated street cars with minimal fire and smoke. The boiler saves exhausted steam, uses water repeatedly, and resists high pressure. the car runs up to fifteen mph with safety and simple operation under driver control.

Steam Power Storage Company proposes cheaper streetcar power

The Steam Power Storage Company says street cars can run 40 percent cheaper with a recess system than horses and exhaust steam can heat cars. Compre­hensive plans are on display at 34 Broad Street.

Steam Power Storage Company Broad Street

Two Funerals For Local Bar Leader In Dedham And Cambridgeport

The Norfolk county bar mourns Charles A. Mackintosh who died suddenly Sunday. Funeral services were held at the Unitarian Church Dedham with clergy from Dedham Salem and past rector S C Beach. burial at Forest Hills. A second funeral for George M. Rogers was held at his Cambridgeport home with Rev D N Beach officiating and burial at Hope Cemetery.

Charles A. Mackintosh Norfolk County Bar George E. Morse Dedham Unitarian William A. Fish, Jr Mr. Wilson Salem S. C. Beach C. J. Capen Forest Hills D. G. Hill J. E. Cotter F. D. Ely J. H. Burdakin H. Colburn

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