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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1889

Page

5

Foraker Snubbed Again In Civil Service Debate

Maryland Republicans fret over party tactics as Foraker returns from New York. The piece notes a perceived snub by the President, fills in details on Ohio political maneuvering, and mentions possible posts for allies, including ex mayors and a proposed collector of customs. It also covers railway mail service appointments and a Treasury decision on canned mackerel duties.

Railway Mail Service Bell Foraker New York Sherman Europe Blaine-Foraker Ohio M. R. Patterson Internal Revenue Hart Miller Chicago Blaine

Worsteds Decision Delay Hinders Importers in NY Appraisal

A printed report on the appraisers meeting in New York discusses the classification of worsteds with woollens and the political implications. It notes Windom’s possible leaning to favor worsted manufacturers, but doubts exist. The delay strategy aims to push the decision to avoid responsibility, while collectors’ rulings and court appeals could drag into the congressional session.

New York Government Windom Reag Hardihood Philadelphia Leach Cadwallader Secretary of the Treasury Erhardt

Maryland Republicans sulking over Gorman influence

Maryland Republicans mutter over Senator Gorman and his family ties to a customs inspector kept on the payroll briefly before withdrawal, with efforts by ex-Senator Davis and Windom to retain him, while McComas and Mudd contest the Fifth District seat. Mudd threatens to drop his bid if Gorman is not removed. Also notes Randall visiting New Bedford on harbor of refuge plans, Proctor’s western trip, and Treasury circulation gains totaling about $7.77 million since April 1.

Maryland Gorman Calvin Gorman Windom Davis McComas Mudd Compton Gifford Ostmaster New Bedford Carpenter Randall Congressman Randall New Bedford Board of Trade Point Barrow Secretary of the Treasury Commodore Walker Navy

Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed in Massachusetts

Fourth class postmasters appointed in Massachusetts include J. W. Farwell of Millis and J. W. Gibbs of Russell. Others receiving commissions are Arbert O. Maxham of College Hill Seymour L. Dewey of North Egremont James H. Jenks Jr of West Dennis and Henry C. L. Haskell of West Gloucester.

Massachusetts J. W. Farwell Millis J. W. Gibbs Russell

Massachusetts Clerk Promoted to Higher Grade

Stephen D. Fessenden of Massachusetts, a clerk in the department of labor, was today promoted by Colonel Wright from Class 1 at $1200 to Class 2 at $1400.

Massachusetts Stephen D. Fessenden Department of Labor Colonel Wright

Auction sells Farrar factory and stock in Danvers

The shoe factory machinery and stock of J. E. Farrar & Co. Danvers were sold yesterday afternoon. John C. Campbell bought the factory for 4100 over a mortgage of 6000. He was also a large buyer of machinery.

J. E. Farrar & Co Danvers Aucetion John C. Campbell Cambel New London Northern Railroad South Vernon New Sagamore Mill Fall River New York Southern Society John C. Calhoun Brazil Ind

New Honors For Sir John Macdonald

Ottawa reports Sir John Macdonald arranging a late May visit to England to receive further honors from Queen Victoria and to confer with the imperial government on the Behring Sea and Atlantic fisheries questions.

Sir John MacDonald Ottawa Ont England

Distress on the Isthmus as Canal Work Stalls

Panama on April 25 reports a complete halt in canal construction. Many U S and European citizens have left for home or other fields, while numerous others await transport. The isthmus faces worsening distress with the wet season beginning and months ahead.

Isthmus Panama United States Europe

Winnipeg railway merger talks at St Paul May 2

A Winnipeg dispatch reports Northern Pacific and Manitoba & Northwestern officials are negotiating for a possible consolidation into one system or a traffic agreement allowing trains to run over both lines. Northwestern trains would enter Winnipeg via the Northern Pacific under the plan.

St. Pau, Minn Winnipeg Northern Pacific Manitoba & Northwestern Northwestern

Market in New York steadies after holiday lull

New York market opened steady as traders digest earnings from Chicago Burlington and Quincy and St Paul. Bear pressure wanes, mining stock soft, copper outlook weak, Atchison bonds gaining, and gold shipments may rise. Union Pacific pending March quarter accounts show net debt offset, while wheat and oil rise with mixed results in futures and a strong March earnings report from Burlington & Quincy.

New York Chicago Burlington & Quincy St. Paul’s Union Pacific Company American Loan and Trust Company Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

Trustees of Dona Tions to Protestant Episcopal Church Meet

The annual meeting occurred at W. P. Blake’s office in Pemberton Square. Officers chosen include President George C. Shattuck, Secretary J. S. Blatchford, Treasurer W. P. Blake, with managers E. H. Bennett, G. H. Richards, Robert Codman, Howard Stockton, D. R. Whitney and Causten Browne. Routine business included bylaw wording changes.

Protestant Episcopal Church W. P. Blake Pemberton Square George C. Shattuck J. S. Blatchford E. H. Bennett G. H. Richards Robert Codman Howard Stockton D. R. Whitney Causten Browne

Obituaries scattered across cities in early May notices

Short obituary notices list names and ages from Arlington to Seattle including Amos Adams 84 Maria A Baker 68 Charles Dillaway 84 6 months James Fisher 73 Edward H Hall 79 relatives invited for services at 6 Wellington St Dorchester Owen Hart 28 Louisa A Johnson wife of Charles A Johnson Blanche Lippincott B S Tribou Meyer George A 65 funeral May 4 Emmanuel Church Susan A Stackpole Ellen J Starks Frederic B Shaw 65 Charles W Wilder 70 3 months 16 days service details vary across locations including a Boston area service and Seattle burial arrangements

Adams Arlington Amos Adams Baker Hart Dorchester Owen Hart Johnson Somerville Louisa A. Johnson Charles A. Johnson Lippincott Baltimore Blanche Samuel W. Lippincott 8. S. Tribou Meyerk George A. Meyer Emmanuel Church New York Maguire Stow Michael Maguire Peaske Charlotte Pease Parker Brookline Gertrude William Parker Rundlett Seattle W. T Edwin B. Rundlett A. Shepard Waltham Eleanor Brown William Shepard Lincoln B. Knowlton Peoria Stackpole South Boston Susan A Stephen A. Stackpole Starks Charleston Ellen J

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