Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1889

Page

5

Banks's Great Desire for McCarthy Boston Collector Post

Washington May 16 General Banks praises Jerry J. McCarthy to the President as a strong candidate for collector of internal revenue at Boston. The President will decide in a month or two after consulting Windom. McCarthy faces rival Butt of Melrose and awaits banking backing, with McCarthy pledging a straightforward canvass if appointed.

Washington Banks Jerry J. McCarthy White House General Banks Congress Harrison Treasury Windom Fitzgerald McCarthy Butt Melrose Mr. McCarthy Charlotte E. Littlefield Boston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim Elijah.george Harriet W. Birce Charles P. Peirce Cambridge Middlesex GrovGs M. Brooks Seagie J. H. Tyler WM. Minot, Jr Nathl. H. Stone WM. J. Ladd Sylvia W. Emerson Jane Sedgwick Perkins Anna Russell Ladd Mary Forbes Watson Francis Sedgwick Watson Dedham Norfolk George Wate Esquire Jonathan Cobb William A. Macleod George Higginson Lenox Berkshire William Minot, Jr Elijah George Register Massachussetts Supfolk Charles Portlock Moses G. Steele George H. Peters John W. McKim Commonwealth OF Massachussetts George H. Gray Arlington E. Homer Alice B. Gray Ee L. Grey John Gray Georgr M. Brooks Ee Eine J. H. Tyler Thomas RE Revere Julia J. Mavor Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Ann Bent Gibson Sarah Ann Snow John G. Stearns George M. Stearns Joseph G. Stearns Saiqa George Watt

Banks recalls Boston Navy Yard talk with Secretary

General Banks met with the Secretary to discuss the Boston Navy Yard needs and capabilities. He emphasized the yard's strategic position and urged building ships there if the government constructs vessels, noting the importance of employing workers. the Secretary said action would await the new fiscal year starting July 1.

Banks Boston Navy Yard Navy Yard Boston General Banks

Late Appointments From The President To Turkey Denmark Hawaii And Liverpool

The President announced appointments including Solomon Hirsch of Oregon as envoy to Turkey, Mark E. Carr of Illinois as minister to Denmark, Henry W. Severance of California as consul-general to Honolulu, John Jarrett of Pennsylvania as consul to Birmingham, Thomas H. Sherman of the District of Columbia as consul to Liverpool, plus John W. Douglass and L. G. Hine as DC commissioners.

Solomon Hirsch Oregon United States Turkey Mark E. Carr Illinois Denmark Henry W. Severance California Honou John Jarrett Pennsylvania Birmingham Thomas H. Sherman District of Columbia Liverpool John W. Douglass L. G. Hine Portland Senate Clark E. Carr Galesburg Honolulu Sandwich Islands Kennebec Journal Blaine Hawaii San Francisco Steel and Iron Industries Maine State Department Sherman Department

Townsend Named Colored Recorder At Land Office

The Rev James Townsend was appointed recorder of the general land office at the Interior Department. He requested a one month leave to settle private affairs, which Secretary Noble granted. Townsend, about 45, is described as light complected with silky hair and agreeable in manners. The division oversees signing and recording land patents, with about thirty five women employees some of whom protested at the news of a colored chief and several applied to transfer elsewhere.

Townsend James Townsend General Land Office Interior Department Noble

Samoan Naval Pensions Begin for Widows and Dependents

Applications for pensions arrive from widows and relatives of sailors lost in the Samoa disaster. Captain Schoonmaker's widow filed a claim set at 30 dollars per month. A colored woman whose son served on one of the ships also filed for pension at 12 dollars per month.

Samoa Schoonmaker Vandalia

Mt. Vernon Excursion Postponed by Secretary Blaine

Secretary Blaine cancels tomorrow's Despatch trip to Mt. Vernon due to the death of Minister Rice. Diplomats and invited guests informed of postponement until further notice.

MT. Vernon Blaine Rice

Charlie Field Faces Charges Over Health Claims

Charlie Field of the fourth ward visits town to dispute charges tied to his health as he seeks to fill the late T. J. Boynton's post office inspector role in Boston. He is 58, with a minor carbuncle noted as his current serious trouble.

Charlie Harlie’ Field Fourth Ward Boston Mr. Field T. J. Boynton

Boston post office push denied after talks with officials

The speaker modestly denies pressing for a Boston post office expansion despite a cordial morning chat with Dr. McDonald the money order superintendent. A hope to meet the Postmaster General tomorrow is noted.

Boston Post Office McDonald Charlestown

Counterfeiters Arrested in Manchester Gang Bust

Joseph J. Slade of Manchester confessed to secret service officers about a gang manufacturing counterfeit silver dollars half dollars quarters and nickel 6 cent pieces. Melvin C. Rust also of Manchester was arraigned on charges and held for trial. George Durkshire, 21, was arrested in Manchester as another member.

Joseph J. Slade Manchester Coogan Secret Service Melvin C. Rust Slade New England Rust Reading Portsmouth United States George Durkshire

Straw Market and Finance Rumors In Boston Area

Reports from New York Chicago markets show bullish sentiment with progress in copper and West End stock. Details cover Northern Pacific pool rumors Oregon Transcontinental, large brewery payments, Boston bond sales, and Atlantic & Pacific board changes as Atchison reorganizes.

New York Chicago Burlington & Quincy Oregon & Transcontinental Boston Oregon

City Architect Atwood Takes Charge Today

City Architect Atwood assumes control of the department while remaining a Legislator representative. He obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session and will devote full time to the new duties while drawing two salaries, one for city architect and one for the legislature.

Atwood

Real estate and mining stocks offered in Utah district

Prospectors and investors are urged to contact Thomas P. Boole & Co at No 15 Congress Street Room 10 regarding buying or selling properties and mining shares in the famed Big Cottonwood mining district in Utah.

Cottonwood Utah Thomas P. Boole & Co Congress Street

Common Council Advances Citywide Service Reforms and Schoolhouse Issue

After weeks of debate the council passed an order to petition the General Court for consolidation of city departments under a single board of streets. The Walpole Street Schoolhouse dispute resurfaces with a move to hand control to the school committee. City reports show 1889-90 year-end balances and major receipts from reservoir lands, liquor licenses, and taxes.

Rosnosky Moore Richard Sullivan D. F. Barry Keenan Walpole Street Cushing Ward Sullivan Fort Point Channel New York & New England Railroad Corporation Counsel Boston Faneuil Hall Common Council Wendell Phillips West End West End Company Turner Suffolk County of Ricker Cochituate East

Marriages Listed From Handful of Local Ceremonies

A series of marriage notices from area churches and towns. Adams wed Rawson at West Medway on May 15. Bullard tied to Roylston in the city on May 14. Dodge wed Hennessey in Providence on May 15. Delfendale wed Roberts at Wakefield on May 8. Deplitch married Calvert in Fall River on May 15. Jowitt wed Savery in Carver on May 15. Lewis wed Darling in Boston on May 15.

Roberts Wakefield George E. Horr, Jr N. R. Evarts Clarence Deffendale H. Ella Roberts Deplitch Calvert Fall River Samuel S. Spear Henry Deplitch Jennie L. Calvert Jowitt—Savery Carver

Fire Department Transfers and Appointments

Fire commissioners accept the resignation of George E. Gardner a call member of Engine 24. Transfers include C B Wood from Hose 5 to Engine 24 W A Mitchell from Engine 22 to Ladder 15 H G Dwight from Engine 27 to Hose 7 as driver George Hutchinson from Ladder 1 to Ladder 4 and James A Durning appointed as call member of Ladder 10.

George E. Gardner C. B. Wood W. A Mitchell H. G. Dwight George Hutchinson James A. Durning

Local Theatres Show Weeknight Bursts of Stage Fun

Amusements list multiple venues with shows Tonight including Lottery of Love Boston Museum Ticket-of-Leave Man Captain Swift A Dark Secret H M S Pinafore Custer's Last Fight Lost in New York Herminie in progress at various halls across the city.

Hollis Street Boston Museum Captain Swift Globe Theatre Boston H. M Byclor AMA Tremont Street Custer Howard Athensum New York Seard Opera House Herminie Augustin Daly Daly’s Theatre Ada Rehan Mrs. Gilbert James Lewis John Drew George Hosmer Captain Andrews

Auction Sales Today and Tomorrow Highlight Real Estate and Gems

Auction notice lists Precious Stones and Erica-Brac by Leonard & Co at 3 p.m. and 12 p.m. sales by Harris & Co. Tomorrow features Real Estate auctions by B. S. Evans & Son at 4 30 p.m. and Dearborn & Co. at 1 p.m.

Erica-Brac Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co B. S. Evans & Son Dearborn & Co

Wanted Superintendent with cash and control in New York

Classified notice seeks a superintendent who controls himself with $1800 cash and a salary of 150. The address given is Merchant 153 Fourth avenue New York.

Fourth Avenue New York

Pair of driving horses for sale at Vinal's Commonwealth stable

Full brother pair, two geldings aged six, 15.2 hands, 1900 lbs, sired by Arbiter No. 991 American Trotting Register. Thoroughbred dam. Thoroughly broken to single and double harness. Show speed with handling. View at Vinal's Commonwealth stable Back Bay.

Arbiter Vinal Commonwealth Stable Back Bay

Deaths Acknowledged in City Area This May

A listing of local obituaries dated May with names ages spouses and origins. Notable entries include John C Adams son of Sylvanus Adame of Chicopee Mass died May 11 with services in Springfield May 14. Sarah Chester widow of John Chester aged 83 in Dedham. Lois H Currier 89 widow of Col R W Currier in East Kingston N H. Loren Griswold 89 in this city. W Rowland Norcross 68 in Cambridge. Mary Elizabeth Nickels 71 in Portsmouth N H. Jane C Poor Ipswich. Joseph H Pierce 55 in this city. Adeline Blunt 87 Portsmouth N H.

Adams John Clark Adams Sylvanus Adame Chicopee Mass Springfield Callahan William Callahan Chester Dedham Sarah John Chester Boston Currier East Kingston N. H Lois H. Currier R. W. Currier Draper South Attleboro Isaac Draper Deering Theresa A Dexter R. Lee Dopp Hannah Mudgett Dopp Joseph Dopp Gardiner Chestnut 1 Silvester Robert H Alice Gardiner Cate Thomas F. Grady Griswold Loren Griswold Hichborn Charlestown Monument Street Philip Hichborn Hill Medford John C. Hill Belmont Kelleher Thomas Kelleher Loring Roxbury Cora Louise Loring Seman Klaus Norcross Cambridge W. Rowland __ Norcross Nickels Portsmouth Mary Elizabeth Nickels Ipswich Jane C Daniel A. Poor Portland Daniel Poor Andover Pierce Joseph H. Pierce Sherburne Adeline Blunt John N. Sherburne Shillaber Brighton Sarah A. Shillaber David Brewer Shillaber Samuel J. Sanger Stern East Cambridge Charles A. Stern

Warning on Counterfeit Apollinaris Bottles

The notice warns that many bottles imitate Apollinaris labels but contain inferior product. Genuine Apollinaris bottles bear the core with the Apollinaris Company Limited name and the words Apollinares Brunnen around an anchor.

The Apollinaris Company, Limited Apollinares Brunnen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Internal Revenue Collector Fitzgerald State Street Connecticut Calumet Atchison Messrs F. H. Prince Walter Potter Europe Mr. Prince London Frank Jones Breweries Maverick Bank Atlantic City of Boston Bonds Mercantile Affairs Committee State House Massachusetts Fitchburg Railroad Atlantic & Pacific Stockholders Atlantic & Pacific Street Commission Fire Department Tre Johann Hoff Fis Custom House W.W. W. Lamb M.D Fdr U. S. Port Philadelphia Johann Horse Moritz Eisner Berlin Paris Vienna Eisner & Mendelson CO Barclay Street North Market Street P. O NEW Publications Insurance American Insurance Co Kilby Street Messrs. George Croshaw & CO Francis Peabody J. W. Field Henry S. Bean Marlboro Street Éall Warren A Street Office Boston Post F. C. Sturtevant Martford Conn M. B. Faxon, Seedsman South Market Street C. H. Tyler Devonshire St Apollinaris Boston Wharf CO Boston Postoffice Congress, Sleeper A. Granite Ichards Streets Mt. Washington Avenue Fort Point N. Y Swampscott Stetson Alex S. Porter Washington Street R. H. White & Co R. Hollings & Co Washington St Quincy Alleyn Terrace Hancock and Alleyn Streets Particwars E. Stoddard Bromfield Street Elm Hill Warren Street Cheever New Hall Court Street Dorchester N. E J. T. Bowman School Street John Jeffries & Sons Rea Ofton Malden Depot GHAS W. Howard Coffin & Henry State St Des Moines Common Wealth Probate Court Eliza Liggett Eliza Leggett Said Ctx Monwealth Bradford K. Peirce Newton Said County Mary Parsons Greenleaf Samuel Johnson WM. Endicott, Jr Otlce Emily M. Prescott Brookline Lavinia M. P. Brackett Massachu Robert Sedgwick Watson Milton Commonwealth OF Massachu Wesetts Abigail J. Boyd A. V. Lynde George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Commonwealth OF Massachou Wn Lizzie Stearns Bleecker County of Norfolk Sarah E. Allen Essex Rollin H. Allen Stephen G. Allen Moses Williams O'Tice Michael J. Flynn Delia F. Ynn Ponca Aaron R. Gay & CO Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore Capt. Corcoran D. M. Babcock Joseph Forter Digby Bell Rae Rackstraw Wm. H. Fessenden Little Buttercup Rainieeae Laura Joyce Bell Josephine Georgine von Januschowsky Hebe Annie Bell Hinckley Dick Deadeys J. C. Miron Bill Bobstay Lon F. Brine Granada Chorus Frank Mayo Davy Crockett Ils Isaac B. Rich I. R. M. Field Hazel Kirke H. M. Pitt Money Lord Fauntleroy Howard Atheneum Gericke Wilhelm Gericke Music Hall Cyclorama and Indian Musee Gettysburg Grand Opera Houge Proctor & Mansfield William Redmund Thomas Barry Hermeinia City Notices Office OF the Board OF Health F. G. King Paris Street Decatur Street Board of Health of City of Beacon Street Co. E. Davis, Jr Board of Aldermen of Keith Jarvis Engineering CO Fred A. Swan Board OF Aldermen Penton Edwin U. Curtis City Hall Board of Assessors Joshua S. Duncklee Pub Kennedy Kullberg WM. Bond & Son Watch and Clock Business Boylston Street Church Street
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication