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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1889

Page

5

Republican Scheme Aims at House Majority Through Southern Contests

Washington dispatch reports Republicans seek to unseat Democrats in Southern districts to boost House control. Sixteen contests filed with two more expected target Southern Democrats, risking a larger majority. Northern challenges fade as Southern battles intensify amid calls for federal election oversight.

Washington West Virginia Mississippi Posey Indiana Seymour Connecticut Miles House

Boston man named clerk in census office

The Secretary of the Interior appointed Addison C. Getchell of Boston as a census office clerk. He formerly served as proofreader in the last census and was recommended for reappointment by Senator Hoar, several Massachusetts members of Congress, and Massachusetts Supreme Court justices. He will oversee printing and may become head of a division.

Boston Secretary of the Interior Addison C. Getchell Getchell Senator Hoar Massachusetts Congress Massachusetts Supreme Court

Memorial proposed for Francis Scott Keyes grave

Maryland division of the Sons of Veterans proposed erecting a memorial over the grave of Francis Scott Keyes author of the Star Spangled Banner A committee was appointed to prepare the memorial. The grave is at Frederick Maryland.

Francis Scott Keyes Maryland Division of the Sons of Veterans Frederick

Boston Post Office to Add Clerks and Raise Salaries

The Boston post office will gain more clerks in city delivery and mailing divisions after the first assistant postmaster general advises Postmaster Corse. Inspectors endorse a salary rise totaling about $10,000 with reductions limited to odd amounts like $640 and $720. most salaries move to hundreds of dollars.

Boston Post Office

Late Appointments Bring Three Federal Posts Shifts

The President named Asa Mathews of Illinois as first comptroller of the Treasury replacing M. J. Durham who resigned. Mathews, former Speaker of the Illinois House, also served as a wartime colonel and later as Peoria district internal revenue collector. Frank C. Loveland is named pension agent in New York City succeeding Franz Sigel. George Abbott becomes postmaster of East Douglass Massachusetts and A. P. Perry of Glenwood, Massachusetts.

Asa Mathews Illinois the Treasury M. J. Durham Mathews Illois House of Representatives Internal Revenue Peoria Frank C. Loveland New York City Franz Sigel George Abbott East Douglass Mass A. P. Perry Glenwood

Samoan natives quiet as peace efforts unfold

Dr. Knappe arrives in Sydney from Samoa carrying reports through April 30. Tamasesse demands recognition as king before peace. Admiral Kimberly urges peace via proclamation. Rockton to carry 450 sailors to San Francisco, eighties remain with Kimberly at Apia. Nipsic gains a new rudder for Auckland voyage. German consul Steubel arrives at Apia.

Sydney N.S. W Dr. Knappe Samoa Lubeck Kimberly United States Navy Mataafa Knappe Tamasese

Death of Bridget Nolan in Dudley Street household

Bridget Nolan 60 of Macroom Ireland entered the Taylor-Hart home as a domestic twenty five years ago and had been cared for there the last two years. Dr Hastings cites heart failure as the painless, peaceful cause. Funeral to be held today from St Patrick's Church Dudley Street.

Bridget Nolan Macroom County Cork Irc F. B. Taylor Hart Blake Boston Highlands Hannah Haskell Philip Blake Buffum Job Buffum Coolidge Cambridge Charles Coolidge Daley Francis J. Daley Posterty George Doherty Hatt Freeman D. Hatt Herlihy Catharine William Herlihy Lannan George Lannan Moffat Antoinette S Joseph L. Moffat Nolan Commonwealth Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Dudley Street O’connor Thomas J. O’connor Palmer Weatfield N.J Cyrus Palmer San Francisco Raynes William L. Raynes Ready Brighton William Ready Sullivan Chelsea Mary Simon Sullivan Washington Olivia Davidson Washington B. T. Washington Tuskegee Ala Massachusetts General Hospital Walker Chicago, IL Ellinor D Walker Boston Massachutsetts Suffolk Thomas R. Mavor Revere Julia J. Mavor Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Slijah George Register

Elegant Cafe at Hotel Flower Opens in Boston

The Elegant Cafe at Hotel Flower, corner of Columbus avenue and Holyoke street, offers alacarte and a superior table d hote. Open 7 a.m. to midnight, it attracts diners seeking first class meals with attentive service led by manager E F Marden.

Hotel Flower Columbus Avenue Holyoke Street Boston Flower E. £. Marden Alleyn Terrace Hancock and Alleyn Streets Quincy E. Stoddard Bromfield Street

Charleston Completes Trial Run Off Santa Barbara

The U S cruiser Charleston arrived at Santa Barbara after a challenging trial voyage from San Francisco. Officials noted a steady average speed near eleven knots during peak power and a four hour test with engines running smoothly and no heat issues. A final decision on the four hour power test timing was expected.

Santa Barbara Cal United States Charleston Mission Rock San Francisco Bay Charles M. Goodall United States Naval San Francisco Point Benehon Point Conception

Miles warns Pacific coast defenses are weak at San Francisco

General Nelson A. Miles told a Senate panel in San Francisco that the Pacific coast including Puget Sound and the Columbia River lacks effective defenses. He estimated 25 million dollars could harden coast fortifications and warned Britain would keep Vancouver Island as a key Pacific stronghold.

San Francisco Cal Senate Committee On Palace Hotel Hoar Nelson A. Miles Department of the Pacific Miles Pacific Coast Puget Sound Columbia River Fort Canby Fort Stevenson Golden Gate United States Dolph Point Wilson Milestone Admiralty Head Vancouver Island Allison British Columbia Vancouver England Canada Pacific

Improvements Urged for Fulton Street Paving and Access

Report details rapid grow of fruit and produce trade on Fulton Street, causing crowded conditions and blocked routes via Blackstone and Clinton. Proposals include widening Clinton from Fulton to Commercial, extending Fulton to North Market, and paving Fulton with granite blocks after a petition signed by Fulton Street merchants.

Fulton Street Clinton Street Blackstone Clinton Streets Atlantic Avenue Hart Clinton Fulton Commercial North Market Street

Excursion from Boston to Fort Payne and Denison May 18

Announcement by W. P. Rice invites readers to join an excursion leaving Boston at 2 p.m. May 18 for Fort Payne Alabama Indian Territory and Denison Texas. Those seeking visits and investments in the region should contact Mr. Rice at the Quincy House Boston.

W. P. Rice Boston Fort Payne Alabama Indian Territory Denison Texas Mr. Rice Quincy House

Market Firm Early but Atchison Weakens the Day

The New York market opened fairly firm but weakness in Atchison caused irregular trading. Boston followed with a generally weak tone led by Atchison. News centered on Atchison affairs and speculation about new board members including Sam Spencer and Thomas Barings entry.

New York Atchison Boston Sam Spencer

Bar criticism over judge Aldrich delays court motions

To the Editor of the Post complains that Judge Aldrich twice shifted court sessions to hear extended arguments. On two Mondays he allowed long, anticipated arguments of one to two hours, delaying formal motions and wasting lawyers' time. The author believes the practice served counsel convenience but inconvenienced many bar members.

Aldrich Massachusetts Middlesex Abigail Je Boyd Melrose A. V. Lynde Cambridge Boston Post Boston George M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler

Amusements listings show seven city theater acts

The note lists London Gaiety Burlesque at Hollis Street Theatre and multiple Boston venues offering varied shows. The schedule includes Our Boys at Boston Museum, Captain Swift at Park Theatre, Le Voyage en Suisse at Ors Theatre, Lydia Thompson Burlesque at Boston Theatre, Custer’s Last Fight at Cyclorama, McKenna’s Flirtation at Athenum, and Our Irish Visitors at Grand Opera House, with usual 7:45 or 8 pm start times.

Hollis Street London Boston Museum Our Boys Park Theatre Captain “Swift Eaning Ors Theatre Grand Opera House

Auction Schedule for Fruit and Autograph Items

A historical notice lists sale times for Fruit-Horatio Harris & Co at 12 m, Fruit-Snow & Co at 11 p.m, and Autograph Letters and Documents by C. F. Libbie & Co at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. These times indicate a structured auction day with multiple consignors.

Horatio Harris & Co Fruit—Snow & Co C. F. Libbie & Co

Marriages and Obituaries from Somerville to Chicago

Notices list multiple marriages in May across Somerville Arlington Jamaica Plain West Medford Boston Highlands and Roxbury with couples names and officiants. Included are numerous local obituaries with ages and brief death notices from Boston area towns and a couple of distant deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

D.D J. B. Tuttie Richard Baxter Grover Eva Ingersoll Nicholas Broughton, LE Baron Bucknam West Medford H. C. de Long Charles Stevens le Baron Georgia Bucknam Stoneham Roger—Nason Nelson B. Jones, Jr Willington H. F. Roger Jennie E. Nason Sheldon This City E. M. Taylor John W. Starrett Sarah E. Sheldon

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