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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1889

Page

5

Heads in the Basket Eleven Republican Division Superintend ents of the Railway Mail Service

Postmaster General Wanamaker cleans house in the railway mail service by replacing eleven Democratic division superintendents with Republicans. New appointees include Lee Parkins at St Paul and J S Weaver at Fort Worth, with May 1 civil service rules looming. Clarkson defends removals and cites corruption and incompetence in prior administrations.

Wasmacton Wanamaker Clarkson Congress St. Paul Lee Parkins Walter A. Butler St. Louis J. P. Lindsey R. M. Thomas Eleventh Fort Worth Tex J. S. Weaver George W. Hunter Department Civil Service

Nominations for Treasury and Currency Comptroller Sent to Senate

In Washington, Mr. Huston of Indiana and Mr. Parsons of Ohio are the leading candidates for the United States treasurership and comptrollership of the currency. Gossip says their nominations will be sent to the Senate in a few days.

Senate Huston Indiana Parsons Ohio United States Washington

Land for Settlers Opens 1.8 Million Acres April 22

The Interior Department announces the President has proclaimed opening about 1,800,000 acres to homestead entry on April 22. This action expands public domain land available for settlement.

Interior Department

Condensed Despatches Briefs From Across The Nation

Thomas Keegan a 108 year old Irish resident of Juniata township Penn buried age 108. He carried a pike in 1798 Irish Rebellion and came to the United States seventy five years ago. L S Brown a dangerous counterfeiter arrested at Minneapolis. Brown is an old soldier and draws a pension. Whitney a Washington pitcher may go to Indianapolis. Healy may join the Senators. Tommy Smith once a prominent baseball player died yesterday. Bad habits ruined him. Edward Judd of Florida struck George Grear with a heavy club fracturing his skull. dispute over tapping maple trees for sap. Two masked robbers tried to rob Ex press Agent B M Huey Jr at Blocton Ala of a 7000 dollar package of money. Huey shot one robber John Warden dead. Huey wounded. The cases of 22 of 167 defendants indicted for election law violations in Indianapolis were called today with motions to quash or dismiss entered. All mills running in Fall River with nearly full weaving staff. A ton of Candy item: two pounds for a quarter in a space sale by Houghton and Dutton with bargains in Boys clothing Suits 190 and 449, short pants 49 cents to 125 a pair. These are price reductions. buy during morning hours to avoid crowd.

Thomas Keegan Juniata Township Penn United States L. S. Brown Minneapolis Brown Whitney Washingtons Indianapolis Healy Senators Tommy Smith Trost Edward Judd Florida George Grear Express B. M. Huey, Jr Blocton Ala Huey John Warden Indianapoli Fall River Houghton & Dutton

Lord Dunraven Plans Sixty-Footer Challenge for America’s Cup

The Evening World reports Lord Dunraven has issued a New York bound challenge for the America's Cup. A sixty foot yacht designed by Watson is being built at Southampton to race in October if accepted. Burgess doubts the plan while noting the Volunteer may defend if selected by the NYYC.

New York Evening World Glasgow Lord Dunraven Watson Southampton America Burgess New York Yacht Club

Arbitration and Conciliation in Massachusetts

Honor able Charles H. Walcott presents a paper on arbitration and conciliation at the Society of Arts. He notes boards of arbitration originated in France, flourished in England, and gained prominence in Massachusetts with the Knights of Labor. The State board includes a businessman, a shoecutter, and a lawyer, and has aided fair settlements between employers and workers.

Society of Arts Charles H. Walcott State Board of Arbitration Massachusetts France England Knights of Labor Walcott Han

Dividend of 50 Percent Declared by American Waltham Watch Co

Stockholders meet on Washington Street approve increasing capital stock by 1 million to 3 million and declare a cash dividend of 50 percent. Par value 100, last sale 157. Treasury treasurer Royal E Robins says dividend follows legal advice and is not a stock dividend. Surplus of 2 million remains for operations. cash option allows reinvestment at par.

American Waltham Watch Company Washington Street Royal E. Robbins Post Sidney Bartlett Robbins American Watch Company

Rail excursions to Mexico and Pacific Coast open by rail lines

The Piedmont Air Line begins Mexico excursions from Washington this month with two groups already departing and two more on April 9 and 23 aboard the Montezuma special. Boston to California trips start next week on the Atchison line with second class Pullman sleepers and full bedding. Prices include double berths Boston to Pacific Coast. An executive committee of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company rejected a traffic agreement with Wisconsin Central, planning a revised deal to be considered next week.

Piedmont Air Line Mexico Washington America Waldo A. Pearce Washington Street Atchison Road Boston California Santa Fe Company N.Y New York Northern Pacific Railroad Company Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Wisconsin Central

Four Rings Planned for Dog Show Judges

The hall plan for the upcoming dog show was completed yesterday with four rings for judges. Benching starts this afternoon and at 10 a.m. Tuesday next the judging begins. Ring 1 features Mr Frederick Gresham of England. Ring 2 has Mr C H Mason for setters and other breeds. Ring 3 will have Mr Winslow of Philadelphia. Ring 4 is Mr Ruger of Wrightsville to judge beagles bassets foxhounds and dachshunds.

Frederick Gresham England C, BH. Mason Fr. Winslow Philadelphia Ruger Wrightsville Penn

Usr Warners Log Cabin Catarrh Rose Cream Ad

An old advertisement notes Rose Cream for catarrh to promote healthful sleep and a clear head. Offered at 50 cents.

Warner

Rhode Island Balloting For United States Senator

In Providence on March 28 the Rhode Island Legislature cast a single ballot for U.S. Senator. Dixon led with 21 Senate votes and 20 in the House, Wetmore had 7 Senate and 24 House, Arnold 6 Senate and 10 House, Colt 1 Senate and 4 House, Durfee 5 House, Goddard 4 House, Taft 1 House. Three House members were absent. Democrats reportedly discuss a plan to aid Dixon after a secret caucus this afternoon.

Providencr R. L United States Dixon Senate House Wetmore Arnold Dem Colt Durfee Goddard Taft

Straws From State Street on Atchison Reading Market Weakness

The feature in New York yesterday was the drive at Atchison and Reading and the weakness in Union Pacific. Rumors of a receivership and stock sales in New York unsettled traders. Money remains abundant in the city with easy terms but dates near April unsettled the market.

New York Atchison Reading Union Pacific Nickerson Boston Mr. MacGoun Evans Fred Brown H. L. Horton & Co Bay State Gas Company of New Jersey Merchants’ National Bank State Street

Bray Hawkes and Sinclair Ross Notable Engagements

In this city on March 6, Rev J H Gunning united Lewis Bray and Addie B Hawkes. In New York on March 26 Rev Dr Chapin joined Albert T Sinclair of Boston and Mary T Ross of New York. East Somerville marriage by Rev f ees 8 Scott united Orville Waldron and Rebecca sell.

Bray—Hawkes J. H. Gunning Lewis Bray Addie B. Hawkes Sinclair Ross New York Chapin Albert T. Sinclair Boston Mary T. Ross Waldron Lbill East Somerville Épees Scott Orville Rebecca Sell

Deaths from City and Nearby Areas March Obituaries

A list of death notices dated March across Boston and surrounding towns including Elizabeth G. Allen Wells W Ayer Catherine Kelcher Mary M Humphreys Thomas Humphrey Annie E Lamprey Henry F McArdle Mary Powderly and others. Notable ages range from infants to seniors with multiple local residences.

Allen Elizabeth G. Allen Ezra Allen Aver Fitchburg Mass Wells W. Ayer Beeman Dorchester Eliza Beeman Belcher Cambridge Catherine Kelcher John Belcher Royal Morse Courtis New York St. John Baptist House Mary Agnes Wiliam Meritable Courtis Marblehead Carver Brooklyn N. Y Nancy R Benjamin Carver Doolittle Boston George Pillsbury Doolittle Warren H Mary Inez Doolittle Dewson Quincy Timothy R. Dewson William R. Dewson Holway Chelsea Cretie G Mary M Merrill Heaton Richard Heaton Humphreys Charles I. Humphreys Humphrey Thomas Humphrey Hughes East Somerville Tamsin Henry F Henry Ellen McArdie Powderly Wellesley Mary Powderly Pearson Reading George G. Roberts Met Ris Elrose Mary George A. Roberts A Simpkins Samuel Grant Simpkins Sslade Boston Highlands Frank W. Slade Stone Alice Wellington Alice Charles Wellington Stone Towle Andover Almira E Jonathan Towle Williamson Somerville George Williamson Williams New Heath Street Charles Kate S Charles L. Williams

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