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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1889

Page

2

Reform talk and possible candidacy hinted in post

A source notes a figure not active in civil service reform now supports enforcement of the law. He denies candidacy but hints at a run if prospects improve. Doubts arise over President Harrison selecting a Randall Democrat, suggesting reform zeal may be superficial for partisan gain. Ex-Governor Sherman of Illinois is mentioned as a Republican vacancy candidate.

Post Thompson Democratic Party Harrison Randall Democrat New York Sun Sherman Illinois

Noyes Likely Choice for Interstate Commerce Post

The vacancy on the Interstate Commerce Commission from Commissioner Walker’s resignation narrows to ex Speaker Noyes of Massachusetts or General James H. Wilson of Delaware. President’s first question to Noyes was if he is a lawyer, to which Noyes replied that he has practiced law for twenty five years. Indorsements come from Massachusetts figures including Senator Hoar and Mr Lodge. A list of New England post office nominations by President Cleveland is also given, with several failing Senate confirmation.

Noyes Interstate Commerce Commission Walker Vermont Massachusetts James H. Wilson Delaware New York New England White House Senator Hoar Kingsley Interstate Commerce Commissioner Massachusetts Railroad Commission Lodge Michigan Wilson Mr. Noyes Cleveland Senate Kentucky J. C. Richardson Almont George Wilkes Bourbon Wilkes Mambrino Gitt Mambrino Thorne Montgomery Masterlace Hambletonian Blue Grass Almont Gift Eric Abdallah Mambrino Gift Coldwater Mich Bell F Fearnaught Fred B. Hines Florida Rysdyk F. B. Hines Guy Miller Ionia Louisville Maud Ethan Allen, Jr Henry Harris Buckingham Louis Napoleon Jerome Eddie Charles Hulton Eees Nonal Dick Lindeman Masterlode Woodbine Chief Wick Lindeman George W. Rand Amy Driver Hans Boston Surrey Rt. P. Bruce Indiana C. C. Burns Tvansville Ind Morrill Hogin Star Mambrine Wood King Almont Mock Bros Danville Gray Don Onward Tom W. W. Shannon Henderson County Falcon Blue Bull Ben “Hat Major J. Treacy King Jene Fugue Prince Edward Mist Velney Johns Vanderbourg County Voltair Nellie Allan’s Goldsmith W. P. Balch

Superintendent of the Census Rumors Stir Porter's Bid

Reports from New York Press editor Robert P Porter as a likely candidate for the next census superintendent circulate via friends. The President has not decided and has received no assurances. Senator Hale urged a trained statistician, with Colonel Carroll D Wright of Massachusetts also a strong possibility.

Robert P. Porter New York Press Protective Tariff League Porter Hale Carroll D. Wright Ofhusetts

Lancaster Bank Dividend Declared for Clinton Bank

The acting comptroller of the currency declares a fifth dividend of 20 percent for Lancaster National Bank of Clinton Massachusetts creditors, bringing total dividends to 90 percent on proved claims amounting to 171851 dollars. The bank failed January 1 1886.

Lancaster Bank Lancaster National Bank Clinton Mass

Forest Hills Cemetery Annual Meeting Turbulent Session

Forest Hills proprietors held their annual meeting with a stormy session. Voted to elect a trustee. Charles M. Clapp led with 721 votes over John B. Damrell at 541 and George H. Bailard 3. A resignation from Hon. S. Cobb was discussed and then accepted to withdraw by telephonic agreement. An investing committee will be named later to probe legislative acts concerning the cemetery.

Forest Hills Cemetery Charles M. Clapp Mr. Clapp John Damrell Clapp George Bailard C. Cobb Francis Boyd Forest Boyd

Davis Gifts Observatory Tower For Lake Park Worcester

At Worcester city council, the park commission report highlighted a gift from Hon Edward L Davis for a stone observatory atop Lake Park. The project includes 41 foot tower with two observation decks funded by Davis after donating original park land and $5000 for improvements, totaling about $8000. The tower will be field stone, serving as roof and porch, atop the park’s highest point by Lake Quinsigamond.

Worcester Park Commission Edward L. Davis Lake Park Quinsigamond Davis

Express Companies At War In New Hampshire

In Manchester rivalry heats between Northern Express and Hill Express over routes north of Concord. Northern opened in Manchester challenging Hill, which replied by expanding to Concord and other towns. American Express Company reacts as prices and competition intensify in Hill’s and Northern’s strong markets. Dr Dio Lewis endorses Warner's Safe Cure for kidney trouble in a signed statement.

Manchester N.H Northern Express Company American Express Company Concord City Boston Hill Express Company Franklin Tilton Laconia Lake Village Weirs Plymouth Northern Dio Lewis Warner

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