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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1889

Page

5

Interstate Commission rules for color equal comfort on Georgia Railway

Washington May 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in favor of William H Heard colored. He complained of being forced to ride second class in a dirty smoking car despite a first class ticket. Commissioner Bragg held the line violated law requiring equal cars for white and colored passengers and ordered Georgia Railway to furnish colored passengers cars equal in comfort.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission William H. Heard Georgia Railway Company Heard Augusta Atlanta Bragg

Harrison on the Potomac Ready for a Short Rest

President Harrison and family will sail from here on the Despatch steamship to sea for a resting spell leaving tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Wife and baby McKee accompany him as Secretaries Blaine and Windom are invited. Blaine will likely go while Windom cannot join.

Harrison Potomac McKee United States Blaine Windom

Postal Convention Extends Duties Rules to Fee Islands

Regulations issued by the Treasury Department for duties on merchandise arriving by parcels post from Jamaica Barbados and Bahamas have been extended to air mail from the British colony of the Fee Islands. The convention takes effect June 1 and continues until terminated by mutual agreement or six months notice by either post office department.

Treasury Department Jamaica Barbados Bahamas Is-Post Fee Islands Post Office Department

National Democratic Committee Meets in New York

A special meeting of the National Democratic Committee is set for Wednesday June 12 at the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York to elect a chairman and to discuss actions following the death of the late chairman William H Barnum.

Interstate Commission Morrison Potomac National Democratic Committee Une Fifth Avenue Hotel Newark William H. Barnum JAS. F. C. Hyde Milk Street

Bridge Across Rio Grande Opens Between Neuvo Laredo and Texas

United States Consul Cisco reports the Neuvo Laredo bridge with Mexico opened on the 6th with ceremonies. Troops and businessmen from both towns attended. The bridge will boost trade and lower transportation costs between the United States and Mexico.

Mexico United States Cisco Neuvo Laredo Department of State Rio Grande Mex O. Texas

Danish government rejects Enander appointment claim

The Department of State denies the Danish mission reversal claim stating minister Enander did not decline the post because his appointment was not acceptable to Denmark. No further details are provided about the government’s position or dates.

Department of State Mnister Enander

Maine Officeholder Appoints Chief of Copying Division

The Secretary of the Treasury today appointed C. W. Flowers of Maine as chief of the copying division in the supervising architect's office, replacing Robert J. Walker who was reduced.

Maine Secretary of the Treasury C. W. Flowers Supervising Architect’s Office Robert J. Walker

Presidential Appointments Include US Attorneys and Marshals

The President announced several appointments: George D. Reynolds of Missouri named United States attorney for the eastern district of Missouri. Kimball of Missouri named United States attorney for the western district of Missouri. Richard R. Farr of Virginia named United States marshal for the eastern district of Virginia. Joseph P. Wilson of Idaho named United States marshal for the Territory of Idaho. Levi B. Wilcox named collector of internal revenue for Illinois eighth district. Samuel D. Waincastle named collector for Pennsylvania twenty third district.

George D. Reynolds Missouri United States Miscorbert Kimball Richard R. Farr Virgina Virginia Joseph P. Wilson Idaho Levi 8. Wilcox Illinois Samuel D. Waincastle Twenty-Third Pennsylvania

Interstate committee meets amid rail rates debate in Boston

The Senate interstate commerce panel, chaired by Senator Cullom, heard testimonies from President Smith of the chamber of commerce and others. They urged amendments to the interstate law, cited distrust among railroads, and noted Canadian lines gaining advantage. Adjournment set for July 5 in Boston. market commentary followed with notes on Atchison, Oregon & Transcontinental, and regional stock movements.

New York United States Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Cullom Smith Chamber of Commerce Orient Englis New England Chicago J. H. Herrick William H. Amidown John D. Kiernan John D. White Boston

YMCA convention votes to expand abroad with stations

In Philadelphia on May 9 the third day of the international YMCA convention, a special committee urged authorizing the international committee to establish stations in suitable foreign fields. The report was adopted and a $65,000 fundraising goal set, with $30,000 already subscribed.

Philadelphia International Young Men’s Christian Association International Committee

Dover Man Held in 500 for Arson Sentence

Dover New Hampshire May 10 Job Clay has been held in $500 for Supreme Court arson of his building. Not getting a tan to jail bonds he was.

St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas Gould Boston & Maine Boston, Concord & Montreal New Hampshire Fabyan’s Nashua Rochester Conway Concord Railroad Boston Concord Montreal Dover N. H Clay Supreme Court Fall River G. M. Harfards & Co., Corporation American Linen Co Harvard Fall River Manufactory Globe Yarn Mills Granite Hargraves Mills King Philip Mills Laurel Lake Mills Merchants’ Mfg. Ia Mechanics’ Mills Metacomet Mfg. Co Narragansett Mills Osborn Mills Pocasset Mfg. Co Esas Richard Tecumseh Mills Troy Cotton Os Union Cotton Ene Mills Weetamoe Mills Dr. Newell Boston Transcript Rochester Herald Chicago Boston Commercial Bulletin

Straw Hats Lead Boston Headwear Sale

Straw hats seemed to spring up yesterday as demand for head protection surged. G. W. Simmons & Co. offered the cheapest Mackinaw straw line yet in Boston with prices from 26 to 50 cents.

G. W. Simmons & Co Boston

Jamaica Plain Dispensary Elects Officers After Meeting

The Jamaica Plain Dispensary elected officers including President General Thomas Sherwin and Vice President Rev. Charles F. Dole. Charles P. Bowditch was named treasurer and Charles B. Cupimings secretary, with directors Dr. George Faulkner and Joseph Steadman among others.

Jamaica Plain Dispensary Thomas Sherwin Charles F. Dole Charles P. Bowditch Charles B. Cupimings George Faulkner Droseph Steadman Charles B. Copnings A. P. Perry

Elegant Furniture Atkinson & Co Boston Display

Elegant parlor dining room and chamber suites in finest woods with elaborate carvings and finish. Fine holsteries carpets and a wide display in spacious salesrooms. Shoppers seeking refined home furnishings should visit this reliable Boston business.

Messrs B. A. Atkinson & Co Washington Street Boston

Belgrave walking suits draw Boston shoppers

The heat of recent days drives demand for lighter clothing as A. Shaman & Co. in Boston showcases their Belgrave walking suits. The stock at the Washington corner of Suramer street features highly styled, thin fabrics popular for warm weather wear.

Belgrave Boston A. Shaman & Co Washington Suramer Street Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Tremont Station Murray & Murphy J. M. Hill Redmund-Barry CO

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