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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1889
Page
2
Camden lawyer Mr Windom may insist on legal counsel for the post if changes occur. The Maine delegation expects the office for their state, arguing it is their own bureau, while New York has long received a large share and may not gain more.
Mr Bell general superintendent says reinstatement will be limited to vacancies and based on careful record review. He has not yet studied civil service rules or considered extending reinstatement time. Civil Service Commissioner Lyman says compiling eligible lists may take until May 1.
Nicholas M. Bell superintendent of the foreign mail bureau tendered his resignation effective March 31. Norman Robinson chief law clerk in the office of the Attorney General resigned today.
Clerks of the appropriations committees publish a statement of government funding for fiscal years through 1890. The year ending June 30 1890 totals include Agriculture 1 669 770 dollars Army 24 300 116 Diplomatic and consular 1 980 035 District of Columbia 5 687 406 Fortifications 1 283 594 Indian 8 085 725 Legislative and judicial 20 840 536 Military 902 767 Navy 21 692 510 Pensions 81 758 200 Post office 66 605 844 Sandry civil 25 277 842 Deficiencies 16 423 860 Miscellaneous 10 153 950 Permanent appropriation 198 691 656 Total 485 282 331 Total appropriations by Congress since 1874 are listed from Forty-third to Fiftieth.
Aldace Walker submitted his resignation to the President to take effect April 1. He plans to move from Washington to Chicago next week to lead the executive board of the Interstate Commerce Railway Association. No immediate replacement is required as remaining commissioners retain full powers.
The President sent in nominations for twenty diplomatic posts leaving thirteen unfilled. Key picks include Chester Holcomb to China and Judge Pinchott to Belgium, with Minister Strauss likely remaining in Constantinople. Most remaining missions are South American and aimed at speeding trade development as replacements are found. Senate adjournment is delayed as more nominations are expected next week.
The Senate lists executive nominations including envoys to Brazil Venezuela and Corea, a customs collector for Belfast Maine, interior posts for Idaho and Kansas, and land office receivers. Confirmations include James O. Churchill as customs surveyor at St. Louis and Charles E. Monteith as Nez Perces agency agent.
Harvard baseball opened practice by losing 13 to 10 in seven innings to a scrub team partly from Boston Woven Hose. Bates allowed nine runs in two innings before McLeod finished. Clarkson hit a homer for the visitors and Henshaw also homered for Harvard while Dean made a key shortstop assist.
Sunday events include Appleton Chapel sermon by Rev Professor W J Tucker with front pews reserved for students until 7 30 p m. April 1 marks last day for second year honors applications and a Babylonian Books exhibition. Through April 3 faculty meetings and a board of overseers special meeting precede spring recess and prize dissertation deadlines.
A historical ad touts Warner's Lo Cabin Couch and Consumption Remedy as a cure for neglecting colds. It claims the remedy can stop injuries from worsening and prevent fatal outcomes, presenting a period voice warning against lingering symptoms.
The Liberal Union Club of Boston hosted a banquet at Young's with ladies invited. Speakers included Mrs. Lelia J. Robinson outlining legal changes for women and promoting equal rights, and Mrs. Ednah D. Cheney discussing liberalized legislation. Carrie Shillaber read an original poem. officers were elected with J H Wiggin as president and Daniel G Crandon as secretary. The Schumann quartet performed during the evening.
The Orpheus Musical Society on Buoylston street held Narren Abel night with songs, lectures, and stereopticon views. A Samoa giant versus South Boston midget captivated the audience as the midget won the championship belt.
Captain Dunham of the whaling schooner William A Grazier reports arrival at St Vincents with sixty five barrels sperm oil. The crew lost at wreck Albert Russell. two sailors rescued after thirteen days aboard. The captain's wife and two children perished. One rescued man near death. In London news, steamers Crystal and Martello sail and arrive near Scilly Isles as ships pass Suez and Halifax.
The Dedham committee of twenty one reports recommended spending for the adjourned town meeting. Items include 350 for High street reservoir, 100 for West Dedham Public Library, 150 for a circular fountain, 26900 for school salaries, 7863 for repairs, 1500 for books, 14000 for highways and sidewalks, and 1000 to repair the Needham line road to Vine Rock Bridge. Also 500 to Thomas F. Welch for 1887 street superintendent services and a forthcoming suit over his 1887 appointment legality.
Dixon Illinois reports a major Ashton fire destroying six blocks of activity and many stock, with total losses near 100000 dollars and only 12000 dollars insured. Chicago sees a 300000 dollar fire on Clinton Street damaging wallpaper and lithography works and stove firm. Keent New Hampshire reports insured wool stock loss of 5000 dollars at Cheshire Mills storehouse. Cauats Maine notes Union Mills dwelling loss of 1000 dollars with 600 dollars insured. Cause unknown in each case.
A basement fire at 140 Bedford Street and 105 to 118 Summer Street damaged the trunk store of Josiah Cummings & Co. and caused about 1200 in losses with 800 in building damage. Chemical engine No. 2 overturned injuring two men. Additional small blazes occurred at 30 Purchase Street 367 Atlantic Avenue and a brush fire on Curtis Guild estate.
Baltimore and Ohio learns a Chicago committee has approved a $150 differential on first class tickets and $1 on second class tickets to New York and other eastern points. The move, backed by Trunk Line Association commissioner Blanchard, ends an anticipated rate war and secures the eastbound fare arrangement.
Richmond Virginia March 29 Mrs Stonewall Jackson declined the Lexington Virginia postmaster offer noting she lacks the necessary qualifications for the office A personal friend facilitated correspondence at the urging of a leading Virginia Republican who is said to enjoy favor with Washington The move aims to show esteem for a Confederate general and support for his soldiers without naming individuals.
Twelve lady directors quit the Woman's Hospital citing dissatisfaction with treasurer Mrs. Mary E Willets. She is accused of incompetency and loaning funds to her husband instead of securing them in the bank. The hospital is run entirely by women including leading city families.
Professor O. H. Mitchell of Marietta died today after a short illness from pneumonia. He was a noted mathematician and astronomer and author of several scientific articles.
In the House of Commons the O Brien amendment to the Jesuit estates act was rejected 13 to 175 after a 1 45 am division. Orange Order leaders plan a Monday night mass meeting to form a national defence fund to challenge the act in court.
The steamship Indiana bound for Antwerp was struck by an unknown schooner near Hoffman Island causing a hole in the port bow above the water line. The Indiana returned to anchor off Clifton for repairs. damage to the schooner is not reported.
John McDonald known as Lucky due to a distant heir, appeared in Municipal Court for larceny and a theft claim of $105.10 from Crawford House proprietors Goodwin and Rimback. He allegedly used the supposed $100,000 legacy to obtain wine, furniture, and diamonds for a party on February 27. He received a one year sentence for larceny, from which he appealed. The second charge will be heard Tuesday.
The Choate Chapter of Phi Delta Phi at Harvard Law School held its annual meeting and dinner at the Tavern. Thirty-one members attended. new initiates include J. D. Bradley R. W. Frost C. J. Geddings J. F. Harper T. C. Huntington L. F. Hyde J. R. McArthur A. C. Thayer J. Walker from year two and E. J. Rich E. R. Thayer W. G. Thompson from year one. Officers elected: Consul A. C. Rounds pro-consul Joseph Walker scriptor L. F. Hyde tribune A. Thayer. The Waban Racquet Club and Damon Bros. of the Thorndike hosted events. numerous guests and arrivals are listed across multiple hotels.
The New England Kennel Club exhibition opens next Tuesday with 150 classes and dogs of every breed. Mastiffs St Bernards collies fox terriers and spaniels lead entries while two English bob tailed shepherd dogs and two French truffe dogs intrigue the crowd. Exhibits must be in place by 9 am Tuesday with events held at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm on subsequent days. prizes follow blue rib bon red and yellow classifications.
William Coontz seven year old resident of Norton was struck by a train on the Old Colony railroad near Shawmut Branch yesterday afternoon and died at 9:45 pm yesterday.
A Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association event at Town Hall featured General Francis A. Osborn and Richard H. Dana. Osborn argued for a competitive examination system to curb patronage and called for public cooperation to reform government hiring practices. Dana outlined spoils-system evils and reform benefits to inform voters and officials.
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