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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1889

Page

5

Colored Patriots in Office and Out Trotter’s Scalp

Washington, June 20. William T. Rice of Massachusetts is transferred from the consulship at Hargen, Switzerland, to Leghorn, Italy at his request. Salary 500 dollars. his daughter and Italian husband reside there. Rice seeks a quieter post amid naval friends and a strong backing, after exposing silk undervaluations and provoking hostility from Hargen silk interests. He has served since 1850 and hopes for four peaceful years back in his old home.

Washipton William T. Rice Massachusetts Hargen Switzerland Leghorn Italy Harger Roosevelt Bordeaux Rice

President to name four district officials soon

Private Secretary Halford said the President will fill recorder of deeds, register of wills, marshal and district attorney after reviewing many applications. Trotter’s Hyde Park ties fade as delays loom until early next month. A delegation of colored men urged Joseph Mc Gregory for the recorder, while Perry Carson faces limited support from district heelers. Frederick Douglass’s name is cited as a past holder but unlikely to return.

Recorder Trotter Trotter Hyde Park Mass Recorder’s Halford Tare Recorder of Deeds Register of Wills Marshal Deer Park Frederick Douglass Trocter Perry Carson Carson Joseph McGregory Republican Party

Hubbard Aide Seeks Diplomatic Posts Abroad

In a Boston context Mr. Gile, on behalf of Daniel B. Hubbard of Grafton, briefs Secretary Blaine on seeking postings for Hubbard in Germany after England posts fill. Blaine shows willingness to appoint Hubbard to a high German post while goals for John Fowler to Corea minister rise. Wharton works to place Fowler and Gravery in suitable offices as vacancies arise in the Chinese section.

Hubbbard Gile Blaine Daniel B. Hubbard Grafton England Hubbard Germany Wharton Massachusetts John Fawler Corea United States Fowler Shanghai Gravery Natick

Will Maine Retain This Office in Navigation Bureau

Colonel Morton, long in the navigation post amid Blaine hostility, remains in place as Secretary Blaine takes no action. Congressman Farquhar pushes Captain Bates at Buffalo, but experts say maritime law expertise and a lawyer’s skill are needed. Maine’s Timonton, backed by the Maine delegation, is favored for the key bureau post, possibly delaying Morton's exit beyond the month.

Maine Morton Blaine Farquhar Bates Buffalo Secretary of the Treasury 3Ates Biiscock Platt New York Timonton Colonel Morton Windom

Cherokee Commission Fills Board With Hartranft Appointment

Ex Governor Hartranft of Pennsylvania is appointed a member of the Cherokee commission and signals to the Secretary of the Interior his acceptance. The appointment completes the commission.

Hartranft Pennsylvania Secretary of the Interior

Consular Appointments by the President Named

The President announced consular appointments including Oliver H. Simons of Colorado assigned to Hong Kong and transferred from St. Petersburg, William Monaghan of Ohio to Chatham Ontario, William I. Rice of Massachusetts to Leghorn, Lyelle T. Adams of New York to Horgen Switzerland, Henry W. Diederich of Indiana to Nuremberg, Roland Heminick of Pennsylvania to Geneva, with Simons also consenting to the Hong Kong posting.

Oliver H. Simons Colorado Hong Kong William Monaghan Ohio Chatham Ont William I. Rice Massachusetts Leghorn Lyelle T. Adams New York Horgen Switzerland Henry W. Diederich Indiana Nuremberg Roland 3. Heminick Pennsylvania Geneva St. Petersburg

Brine and Norcross Hold Absolute Sacrifice Sale

A genuine sacrifice sale runs at Brine and Norcross 70 and 72 Tremont Street opposite the Tremont House. All fixtures to be sold next Friday leaving one week to close out the goods. Bargains are listed in an advertisement in another column.

Brine & Norcross’s Tremont Street Tremont House

Republican caucus picks and close votes mark last election

Concorp New Hampshire June 20 News records the final legislative caucus results. Republicans held most offices but a bolt-like cross-over reduced the public printer majority to seven. Hadley led for secretary of state as Democrat, Thompson Republican with 181, Hill Democrat 129, Carter Republican 180 for treasurer. Public printer results show Moore Democrat 26, Evans Independent Republican 92, Clarke Republican 159 after a Speaker error later corrected. Commissary-general vote goes to Sylvester Antrim on a single ballot.

Concorp N. H Spreci Charles J. Hadley A. B. Thompson John M. Hill Solon A. Carter ebDo Joseph Moore Evans J. C. Moora Clarke Branch Ware Page Haverhill Sylvester Antrim

Market Bulls Persist As Copper and Sugar Rise

The New York market showed strong demand with large blocks absorbed, especially in industrial shares, amid a bullish mood and expectations of higher West rate pressure at the Interstate meeting. Wisconsin Central and Mexican Central securities attract bullish talk, while Sugar Trusts in New York drew notable wagers. Oregon Transcontinental bonds secured by regional railroad bonds are highlighted, with future prospects praised for Birmingham and Chattanooga and the Memphis & Birmingham railroad.

New York West Interstate Association Alton Oregon Transcontinental Fergus & Black Hills Railroad Company Little Falls & Dakota Railroad Company Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company Fargo & Southwestern Turtle Mountain Railroad Commpany Helena & Jefferson Railroad Company South Birmingham Chattanooga Kansas City Memphis Memphis & Birmingham

French Latines Malked Down to 25 Cents Award

Announcement from R and J Gil christ at 5 and 7 Winter sheet declares reduced 25 cent price for French Latines. The note praises fine goods from the best Paris maker, likely sparking chatter among ladies.

R.& J. Gilchrist Paris

Brown University Affairs Accords New Leadership and Plans

The Brown University corporation met in University Hall with large attendance. J. H. Walker was chosen vice chancellor in Chancellor Goddard’s absence. President Robinson proposed postgraduate courses and noted two new PhD degrees. Deaths of four corporation members were noted. Funds deficit and a $68,581.55 addition were reported, with a $20,000 gift from T. P. I. Goddard. New fellows and trustees were elected, Elisha B. Andrews named president, gymnasium plans presented with $40,000 estimate, to be built behind the chemical laboratory. Adjourned to September.

Messrs. Hazard Gammell and Lyon E. M. Snow T. P. I. Goddard Providence Thomas P. J. Goddard Bradley Arnold Green, Esq Cornell University Brown University Robinson de. Keen Lyman Chemical Laboratory

Fires devastate Lachan city and other outbreaks

Reports from Shanghai show Lachan in Szechuen suffered a four day fire that destroyed half the city leaving about 1200 dead and ten thousand homeless. Separate blazes in Cornwall Ontario and Wentworth New Hampshire caused substantial property losses, while Worcester Massachusetts and Philadelphia also suffered fire damage with insured losses.

Shanghai Lachan Szechuen Cornwall Ont Cornwall Spinning Company Warren N. H William Mc. Closky Wentworth Worcester BP. G. Kent & Co Jamesville Philadelphia Delaware River Chemical Works Morris Street

Fire alarm at railroad yard injures boy in South Boston

At 4 15 yesterday a fire alarm from Box 162 reported a fire in sleepers on the New York and New England line caused by engine sparks. Damage was small. While Engine 1 responded it ran over nine year old Joseph J. Rogers of 9 Bellecourt South Boston, crushing the foot. He was taken to City Hospital.

New York & New England Railroad Joseph J. Rogers Bellecourt Boston City Hospital

Surgeon Duncan Removed to Swinburne Island Hospital

New York June 20 Surgeon Duncan of the steamer Colon was taken from Brooklyn at midnight on the quarantine ship George Preston to Swinburne Island Hospital. He was visited by the health officer at noon and his condition was reported somewhat improved.

New York Duncan Colon Brooklyn George Preston Swinburne Island Hospital

Noted Passengers Sail From Local District This Week

Among Celtic passengers bound for Liverape are E. H. Cramp, W. A. Lewisson, H. Watson, Estelle Blood, Kal Huse, Ella C. Huse, Anne WilIon, Hattie Simonds, Edith Beal, Russ Julia Colony, Frances Daggeut, and Miss Douglass, listed from the vicinity.

Celtic E .H. Cramp W. A. Lewisson H. Watson Estelle Blood Kal Huse Ella C. Huse Anne 8 Wilion Hattie ©. Simonds Edith Beal Julia Colony Frances Daggeut Douglass

Memorial Hall windows at Harvard honor classes of 1861 and 1878

Tiffany Glass workers install four memorial windows in Memorial Hall Harvard designed by F D Miller. Two windows for the class of 1861 show a thirteenth century student and a knight in chain armor with Crusaders cross, flanked by a border of blue and white tracery. two for 1878 feature Warren and Eliot with musket and Bible, plus Gospel to savages. The panes are eleven by four feet, mostly colored glass with limited painting, and praised for balance, color, and dignified composition.

Tiffany Glass Company New York Memorial Hall Harvard College F.D. Miller Warren Eliot Commonwealth of Massachusetts Harvard University

National British Americans hold joint session in Boston

The second day’s session at 724 Washington Street saw a general council convention decide to affiliate the State association with the national body. Delegates James Wemyss Jr and others were elected to represent the Massachusetts group in the national association as President Gooch spoke on naturalization and labor bureaus. A complimentary reception followed at Tremont House.

Washington Street General Council Committee of Conference National Association James Wemyss, Jr State Association Henry Arnold Lawrence William Trome Britannia Boston D. D. Sinclair West Medford E. H. G. Dewey Central James H. Stark Dorchester J. W. Bradbury George Donald North Adams William Foote Lynn Charles Armstrong Allston J. Hendry Roxbury National British-American Association of the United Massachusetts Tremont House

Adams Academy Prize Declamations and Prize Distribution

The annual prize declamations and distribution of prizes at Adams Academy will occur at 10:45 a m in the Adams Temple.

Adams Academy Ceraeno Adams Temple

Remarkable cures by Dr Carroll offer hope to catarrh sufferers

Two Chicago residents recount improving from long standing catarrh after treatment by Dr Carroll now based in Boston. T. C. Forbes ESQ, assistant manager at American District Telegraph, says his nasal and head symptoms cleared and his voice recovered following the physician’s regimen, with permanent benefits cited.

T. C. Forbes Forbes American District Telegraph Company Twenty-second Street Michigan Avenue Indiana Avenue Chicago Mr. Forbes G. Carroll Tremont Street Boston T.€. Forbes

Doctor Carroll praised by patient for catarrh cure and polyp removal

Mr. Herman Fuchs of 134 West Randolph Street Chicago credits Dr. Carroll with curing his catarrh and removing nasal polyps without pain. He reports rapid improvement, regained strength and weight, and calls the Boston physician a first class specialist with a broad range treating ear nose throat and digestive ailments. Office in Evans House 175 Tremont Boston. Consultation $1.

Carroll Mr. Fuchs

Marriages Log Residents and Visitors, June Dates Announced

A series of marriage notices dated June across multiple cities lists brides and grooms by name with officiants. Entries include Butler to Lena M Jones in this city, Cummings to Addeman in Providence, Gill to Adams in the city, Harris to Beane, Leach to Stearns, Mitchell to Goldshwaie, Manning to Nason, Morison to Gamble, Priest to Nelson, Purdon to Dearborn Boss, Perry to Osgood, Peter to Robinson, Sakkel Cobb to Cobb, and Ward to Donaldson with locations Boston Roxbury Reading Concord Salem and dates June 10 to June 26.

New York Church of the Disciples B. B. Tyler Samuel Ford Morison Augusta Hitchcock Gambie New York City Nelson Somerville George Skene William F. Lriest Susie C. Nelson Purdon—Foss Roxbury A. H. Plumb John Rogers Puruon Margaret Dearborn Perry Osgoo1 Waltham Rr. TV George E. Osgood Charles Hi. Perry Hessie M. Osgood Peter—Robinson Concord A. Jr. Rein Frank Ss. Vecker Boston Leva Olinson Salkel Cobb Canbridge James F. Spaulding Andrew Douglass Sakelil Winifred Wither Cobb Ward—Donaldson Salem A.G. Rogers Fred A. Ward Logton Jennie W. Donaldson

Obituary notices from this city and nearby areas

Condron Mary Condon aged 34 wife of John Condon died June 17 in this city. Earnshaw Jane LY and Annie M. Earnshaw both noted as sisters or relatives aged 44. Jennings H Augusta Jennings died Cambridgeport June 19 aged 59. O Leary Roxbury at Consumptives Home Bed selle Leary aged 56. Acker Dorchester June 19 George Packe aged 57. Vigile Mary A. Tighe died this city June 19 aged 42.

Mary A. Tighe

Annual meeting and events at Cambridge university hall

The annual business meeting convenes in Boylston Hall upper lecture room Cambridge on Thursday June 27 at 10 a m. An oration and poem follow in Sanders Theatre at noon with Edward J. Phelps as orator and Percival Lowell as poet. Dinner in Lower Massachusetts at 1 45 p m Tickets available at Lever’s University Bookstore. James Hardy Ropes

Boylston Hall Cambridge Sanders Theatre Edward J. Phelps Percival Lowell Lower Massachusetts Lever’s University James Hardy Ropes

Thayer 55 Opens for Class on Commencement Diss

Thayer 55 will open for the class on Commencement Diss, providing a venue for graduates to gather. Organizers confirm access remains available through the ceremony period, with schedules and safety measures posted for attendees.

Thayer 55

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