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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1889

Page

5

New York Politicians Weigh Open Seats and Sessions

Washington dispatch reports a Senate debate on presidency pro tempore and strict open sessions drawing public ire. New York figures including Evarts Hiscock Platt loom in looming appointments as Postmaster Pearson seeks reappointment amid factional maneuvering.

New York Mina Pearson Pawel Worktown

Dawes Denies Push to Appoint Morey for Cherokee Commission

Senator Dawes refutes a Boston telegraph claim he backs a man named Morey for a Cherokee commission post. He says he does not know Morey, has had no talks with the President or Interior Secretary, and that ex-Governors Long or Robinson would be suitable. Also: Yorktown gunboat work in Philadelphia progresses, with stiffened bulkhead and most contract work done, while a $36,000 bonus for horsepower above contract is anticipated.

Senator Dawes Boston Morey Long Robinson Secretary of the Interior Yorktown Philadelphia Commonwealth OF Suffolk Boston Post Jos. A. Willard Massachusetts County of James F. Kimball WM. H. Stimpson Stimpson Stuart Holt Nebraska Adalbert Mead Oliver W. Mead Varnum &. Mead Copartners A. D Oston O. G. Sleeper

Winchester post office case moves toward Senate nominee

Papers in the Winchester post office case were forwarded to the department today and the Republican party caucus nominee Mr. Fitch will soon be sent to the Senate. Also details on White House hours and a diplomatic reception at the Department of State and White House are listed with routine schedules for officials and callers.

Senate Speen Chamber Ingalls Morton Winchester Post Office Department Fitch Republican Party White House Coness Diplomatic Corps Department of State Blaine Atlee Harrison Russell Harrison McKee Halford Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House Boston Committee On Cities City of Edward J. Hathorne J. P. Creney, Jr Committee On Railroads D. Eldredge Boston & Providence RR Clarendon Hills Edwin L. Pilsbury Epgar S. Tart Waterstreet Baltimore Norbury Appold

Cape Cod Glass Company Chartered in New Jersey

A corporation named Cape Cod Glass Company of Sandwich is chartered under New Jersey law with 650000 capital stock at 25 per share. President is Charles W. Spurr of Boston and general manager is Henry F. Spurr. Sandwich, formerly of the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.

Sandwich Cape Cod Glass Company of New Jersey Charles W. Spurr Boston Henry F. Spurr Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

Count Di Montercale Returns to Pittspurg

Count Di Montercale of Italy, husband of Virginia Knox of this city, arrived in Pittspurg claiming he is the real Count Di Montercale. He says his funds come from himself, expects a divorce from Knox, and is alleged to be gathering testimony for the case. A local prize fighter reportedly was paid $200 to thrash him if he is seen on the street.

Pittspurg Penn Count di Montercale Italy Virginia Knox

Explosion at West Point boiler works in Pittsburg deaths and injuries

A boiler explosion at R. Monroe & Sons West Point works on Twenty third and Smallman streets burying several workers. Of sixty five men, five killed and eleven injured. rescue completed with no more bodies found. Loss estimated at $30,000.

Penn West Point R. Monroe & Sons Twentythird Smallman Linnebau Aulenbache Clark Rheinheimer Conner Stephen Carter Kinleep Gus Linnebau James Carter Jacob Rhein James McCool William Kelly Harvey Barr William Froner William Becker James McKee John Forest B. F. Lea Peter Toner

Grant Aide Quietly Supports Confederate Soldiers Home

New York officials report Mrs. Grant sent a check to aid the National Confederate Soldiers' Home at Austin Texas. Secretary Oliver Downing notes letters from Union veterans praising the gesture and recalling wartime memories. General Alfred Pleasanton also writes of Confederate bravery, while Francis Fessenden of Maine sends encouragement.

New York Oliver Downing New York Citizens’ Committee Austin Tex Fred Grant Francis Fessenden Maine

Judge Percy Elected Fairfield County Judge of Common Pleas

The Connecticut Legislature chose Hon. John H. Percy of Fairfield to be a judge on the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County. Also, Connecticut House passed a bill banning tobacco use by minors under 16, making sales or delivery to minors a crime.

Connecticut John H. Percy Fairfield Court of Common Pleas Fairfield County House of Representatives Lehigh County Penn Lord Lonsdale British Columbia Beverly Gloucester Chelsea Waltham Boston Edgar E. Smith Detroit Providence Boston Blues Lawrence New York Bishop Washington Irving Bishop J. W. Derby Danvers John Kerwick Officer Morgan Patrick Tierney East Sixty-sixth Street County Westmeath Ireland Cereus Narragansett Electric Lighting Company R. I Noank Conn Providence & Stoniington 8. S. Harris Stevens Jubilee Hill Pittsfield Smith Wheeling Steel Plant Wheeling W. Va Amalgamated Association Reading Iron Works Philadelphia Joan L. Adams Macon John H. Pope Ottawa New Hampshire Supreme Court Stow, Concord & Montreal Boston & Lowell Boston, Concord & Montreal

Market activity in New York and St Paul notes

The report describes a flat market with little speculation and scarce lending in New York and St Paul. It mentions Morgan interests, Atchison options, Frenchman's Bay stock, rising copper prospects, and a potential smelter for Santa Fe Copper. It also notes Napa Consolidated Quicksilver dividends and a Wisconsin Legislature fiscal year clarification.

St. Paul Madison Wis Wisconsin

Steel consolidation unites three mills into large firm

The North Chicago Rolling Mill Company Joliet Steel Company and Union Steel Company have consolidated forming a new company with capital around 20 million dollars. Cash in hand totals 5 to 6 million with the remainder reflecting plant valuations. The merged works will be the nation’s largest steel mill complex outside Krupp Germany and will mainly produce steel rails.

Chaco North Chicago Rolling Mill Company Joliet Steel Company Union Steel Company Treasuries Krupp Germany

Ballot Law Debates On Nominations And School Funding

The committee on election laws debated the Australian ballot form with ideas from Merrill Wyman on trimming words by omitting residence details for state officers. R H Dana Jr proposed clarifications to distinguish regular party nominations from private ones. Josiah Quincy and Taft weighed party integrity and employment census references in Palmer. Bridgewater normal school asked for 150000 for a brick building and 8500 for alterations, with Arthur Boyden outlining two years to construct. Henry George supporters also spoke about the single tax with Edwin M White George A Smith and Theodore P Perkins presenting views.

Committee On Election Laws Merrill Wyman Cambridge R. H. Dana, Jr Nathan Matthews, Jr Josiah Quincy Quincy Taft Palmer Committee On Education Seaver Boston Normal School Bridgewater Arthur Boyden Henry George Committee On Taxation Edwin M. White George A. Smith Theodore P. Perkins

River closure panel tours Charles River route with rail leaders

The special committee on closing the Charles River to navigation led by Mayor Hart and railroad representatives traveled upriver with Cambridge gentlemen aboard the police boat Protector to Watertown, assessing the upstream path and impact.

Charles River Hart Cambridge Watertown

Obituary Notices From Boston City Area March Deaths and Marriages

Deaths and marriages listed in Boston area notices with dates from March. Notables include Elmina Hunt ing of New York and Gem brides, names like LeBlanc Logue, Dorr, Hastings, Haines, Hutchins, Kenny, Lenox, Mitchell, Mede, Otis, Prescott, Pond, Sargent, Scott, Steuerwald, Whitney. Funeral details and ages provided for many.

Hunting Chase Cambridge Charles R- Brown Judson J. Hunting New York Elmina Gem Brides Leblanc Logue D. O'Callaghan Maurice L. LeBlanc Mary G. Logue Tims Gebert 8. C. Bischmore John T Lis Annie A. Egebert Crocker St. Augustine Fla Mary W Charles W. Crocker Chicago Clapp Waltham James Hall Clapp Cmapman Elias Chapman Dorr South Boston Philip A. Dorr Aoe James Dooner Hastings Longwood Bulkley Adams Hastings Haines Chelsea Jane A. Haines Hutchins Atteading Luther Hutchins Kenny Somerville Thomas Gabriel Kenny Kenney Jane Frances William H Bridget J. Kenney Lenox Medford Mary Lenox Mitchell Thomas Mitchell McKe South End James. A Thomas Elizabeth McKee St. John N. B Mede Brookline Catharine Patrick Mede Otis William Church Otis Emanuel Chet Prescott J. &. Brackett Emily Maxwell Prescott Frederick W. Prescott Pond Wrentham Mass Henry K. W. Pond Sargent James J. Sargent Scott Boston Highlands Philip Scott Steuerwald Ralph Peter Whitney Rufus G. Whitney

Funeral of Jack L. Martin at Union Church

The late Jack L. Martin was honored in simple services at Union Church Columbus avenue and West Newton street yesterday afternoon. Mayor Hart and numerous business leaders attended as floral tributes from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery and Merchants' Association were laid. Pallbearers included P. Foster Folsom Stephen B. Simons and Charles H. Hayden.

Jack L. Martin Union Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street Amon Mayor Hart A. Shuman K. H. White J. W. Hayden J. W. Brown J. A. Brown H. O. Jackson W. J. Clark A. K. Tolman J.B. Potter Jonathan A. Lane J Cummings O. H.durell C. P Page Robert Ferguson D. B. Claflin J. A Ordway Frank Bemis George F. Staples Albert Smith N. W. Farley Wilson J. Neel Goldthwait Housman New York Herbert, Rhadclyffe N. F. Cabot C. P. Hatch E.C. Whitten D. M Nehemiah Pansion Crest Hills P. Foster Folsom Stephen B. Simons Charles H. Hayden Braiene Tompkins Wallace F. Robinson Geore Stevens Charles H. Crump Charles RK. Shaw

Passengers Take Gate City to Savannah on Voyage

The Gate City sailed yesterday afternoon for Savannah with a list of travelers including Dr Rich and Mrs Rich, John Rich, James and Rev Stewart, Oxley, Mrs F Wild man, Mr Flatley, John Are W E lingy, J Salisbury, Miss L E King, Mr A C Johnson, Mrs Johnson, d ae Albee, Mrs G E Bartlett, Miss N M Stone, L Vi Garey, L P Abbott, Miss M E Gary, J E York, G H Eaton, John Prescott, Captain Bellarse, Mattie Gordon Richards, Jiliam Richards, Mrs Broderick and three children, and five steerage.

Gate City Savannah Dr. Rich

Warner's Log Cabin Liver Pills Ad

An advertisement touts Warner's Log Cabin Liver Pills as a safe vegetable remedy that reactivates a sluggish liver and delivers the desired results without harm.

Warner

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Senators Washington Miller Evarts Hiscoc Boss Platt Platt Davis John Lee Davis Ebbitt House Navy Department E. M. Mott Epiphany Church Rock Creek Cemetery NEW Glass Company Pittsburg State Street Atchison Messrs Charlies Head & Co Montana Soley, Gay & Dorr Frenchman’s Bay Sorrento New Bedford Massachusetts Savings S. A. Kean & Co. of Newark Santa Fe Copper Company Lam London Napa Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Company Cape the State House Harvard College A. Lawrence Lowell Horatio Harris Tre Johann Hoff Custom House U. S. Port Philadelphia Johann Hore Moritz Eisner Johann Moff Berlin Paris Vienna Eisner & Mendelson CO Barclay Street NEW Publications Town and Country Library We Two Edna Lyall Constance Calbot Julian Hawthorne Raleigh Westgate Helen Kendrick Johnson Arius D, Appleton &C., Publishers Insurance The American Insurance Co Staite Street George Croshaw & CO Francis Peabody J. W. Field Henry S. Bean Crocker, Burbank & CO Fitchburg, Mass P. O Wilcox Wilcox Chemical CO QE Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Boylston Street High Street Boston Wharf CO Boston Postoffice Congress Mg Ar A Granite and Richards Streets Mt. Washington Avenue Fort Point Channel N.Y N. E.R. Re Co Fitchburg F. R.R Joseph J. Giles Union Sa F Entertainments Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Boston Howard Athenaeum Star Greltatte Bostonians Rudolph Aronson Comic Opera Company Casino Joseph Murphy M. Coquelin le Juif Polonais Voyage de Mons Perrishen American Insurance Company Kilby Street Brighton Lincoln and Waverly Streets Samuel S. Shaw Milk Street Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa State St Des Moines John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire At Tolet Federal Street Herbert L. Perry Washington St Thaxter & Brother, Opticians Albion Building Beacon and Tremont Sts Franklin Street Hawley ST D. Lothrop & Co Boston Museum M. Finis Rosedale George GOV’ Nor Baililicat Hollis Isaac B. Rich Rice & Dixey’s Louis Harrison Pekin Hollis St Music Hall Boston Symphony Orchestra Wilhelm Gericke Georg Henschel Pance Sale Chickering Hall Ernst Perabo Clara Gross Brooklyn N. Y Wulf Fries Norbert Burgmuller Schubert Chickering’s Tremont St Alice Wentworth C. M. Loeffler G. Campanari Richard Heard Howard Atheneum Dan Sally Garner Daddy Nolan Grand Opera Proctor& Mansfield Campbell Ian Stee Haverly-Cleveland Minstrels American Bell Telephone Company Meionnon Tremont Street Charles Eustis Hubbard the Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Edwin A. Wadleigh GATE Macallar Newport Aluminum & Ipel Co Newport, KY Postoffice Square South Street School Street Large Corporation Office George Leonard Advertiser Building Court and Tremont Streets Roundy & Hobbs Court St Worcester County Joseph Green Room Richards and Baldwinsts Whittier Machine Works Isaac Lt. Mills Tim OF America
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