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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1889

Page

5

A Harmonious Commission Advances Civil Service Reform

Washington May 23 The new civil service commission pushes reform with zeal while Roosevelt returns from New York and plans to report on the customs house examining board He notes a need for honest enforcement and equal chance for Democrats and Republicans He will review exam questions and push changes if too scholastic The trio of commissioners remains harmonious despite spoilsman opposition delaying certifications and examinations heir apparent Roosevelt earns praise for intelligence and devotion to reform

Washsincton Sprciau New Civil Service Commission Roosevelt New York Commission Custom House Examining Board Theodore Babcock Congress Thompson Post

Government Through Limited Rates for Travel Involving Railroads

Second Comptroller Sigourney Butler rules the government may use through limited rates only when the travel request contains all required details. The decision, addressing Union Pacific charges, states officers must pay their own fare and be reimbursed, with stamps from each railroad showing compliance.

Sigourney Butler Adams Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Comptroller Quartermaster’s Department

Blaine Eyes Haiti Mission A Boston Steamer Heads to Hayti

Reports say a State Department commission will sail on the Boston to assess Hayti and any European interference. Secretary Blaine declines comment while naming possible appointees including Hitt Wallace and Packard. The mission may involve a war vessel to gain prestige, protect commerce, and consider a potential coaling station at St Nicholas Mole.

Blaine Hayti United States Boston State Department Representative Hitt Illinois Legation Paris Lew Wallace Indiana Packard Iowa Hitt Haytien Haiti St. Nicholas Mole

Mr Wharton Denies Ties to Canadian Pacific Rail Road

Assistant Secretary Wharton laughs off a New York Sun editorial accusing him of conspiring to place the Canadian Pacific railway in control of national commerce. He asserts no involvement with the Canadian Pacific or Grand Trunk lines and recalls a Harvard classmate seeking an introduction.

Wharton Canadian Pacific Lhrid New York Sun Canadian Pacific Railway Grand Trunk Railroad Woodard Harvard

Witness recites limited knowledge of Canadian Pacific bond request

Assistant Secretary Tichenor testifies he knew nothing of the case before, heard only that a branch line of the Canadian Pacific needed bonding, and asserts no influence on the matter or knowledge of its merits. The statement reflects the limited understanding of the situation by the witness.

Tichenor Woodard Canadian Pacific Railway

New Large Guns for the Navy

The Navy's ordnance bureau reports two ten inch steel breech loading rifles for the monitor M U SS a nomah with one at Annapolis awaiting trial. Tests show a 2000 ft per second muzzle velocity and an estimated ten mile range. contracts for two new 500 ton gunboats will spur further manufacture of rapid fire guns of extraordinary calibers.

NAVY Ordnance Bureau Navy Department Annapolis Washington Ordnance Yard

Pennsylvania idea of reform statement by Republican Association

The Pennsylvania Republican Association met last night and passed a resolution urging department heads to provide a complete list of Pennsylvanians in their offices. It also called for reappointing competent employees discharged by the late Democratic administration as an example of true civil service reform.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Republican Association

Settlement of Butterfield Danish claim on ship entrance

The United States and Denmark exchanged ratifications of a treaty providing for arbitration of Carlos Butterfield s claim against Denmark for losses and injuries from 1854 1855 when his vessels Benjamin Franklin and another were refused port entry in the Danish West Indies and one ship was fired upon.

Denmark United States Carlos Butterfield Benjamin Franklin Butterfield Danish West Indies

New Hampshire Appointments Suggested by Senator Blair

Senator Blair said federal appointments in New Hampshire likely wait until after the senatorial election. He believes President Harrison will not interfere for Dr Gallinger or other candidates. A new Senator will trigger delegation talks on key posts including collector of internal revenue pension agent naval officer and bank examiner.

New Hampshire Blair Harrison Gallinger Internal Revenue

Three New Cruisers Planned by Navy Department

The Navy Department will issue calls for proposals to build three new cruisers, each about 2000 tons, slightly larger than the Yorktown. The appropriation act fixes a cost limit of 750000 dollars per vessel. They will be longer, likely more powerful and faster.

Navy Department

Postal relations with Chili discussed by Wanamaker Veras

Postmaster General Wanamaker and Chilean minister Senor Veras held a conference on parcel post and money order conventions. Drafts reflecting the postmaster general views were submitted to Senor Veras for consideration and ratification by the Chilean government.

Chili Wanamaker Senor Veras

Treasury appoints custodians for Bridgeport and Oxford buildings

The Secretary of the Treasury has named J. W. Knowlton as custodian of the public building in Bridgeport Connecticut and Samuel M. Beary as custodian of the building at Oxford, indicating the location and responsible official.

Secretary of the Treasury J. W. Knowlton Bridgeport Conn Samuel M. Beary Oxford

Corporal Tanner To Open Weymouth Grand Army Fair

Captain Ben Lovell secured a promise from Corporal Tanner to open the Grand Army fair at Weymouth on June 11. The event crowns the local Confederate veterans gathering with a ceremonial kickoff and community activities.

Corporal Tanner Ben Lovell Weymouth

Engineer Awarded 12000 in Reading Railroad Injury Suit

Andrew Quinn, an engineer, was granted a $12,000 verdict in a damage suit against the Philadelphia & Reading railroad for injuries suffered on the line in May 1886.

Philadelphia Andrew Quinn Philadelphia & Reading Railroad

Paintings Leonard and Co 3 p m today

Auction note lists paintings by Leonard and Co at 3 p m and fruit by Horatio Harris and Co at 12 m today.

Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co

Allen Fenderson Crowley Caulin Whalon McMahan nuptials

In this city on May 22 Rev Charles F Dole united Reuben L Allen of Providence RI and Juna A Fenderson of Boston. Henry A Barry officiated as John Crowley wed Johanna ain. Harris W Kelterborn joined Harris to Maria Fischer of Boston. Rev J Barry presided at Whalon and Bridget McMahan marriage on May 20.

Joh. Emanuel Fischer Boston Whalon—Mcmahan M. E. Webb Westland Avenue Parker Street Rogers Avenue Huntington Avenue Board of Health City of Boston Beacon St Cc. E. Davis

Death notices from South Boston city area 1920s era

Deaths are listed with names and ages including Colonel George M Atwood 71, Bridget Casey 55, Katie P Chandler 76, Catherine Hayes 92, Adeline Hook, Timothy Fallon 50, John J McDonald 27, Daniel A Neale 66, Mary Norton 32, Catherine Riley 70, Edward Reardon 61, Esther H Smith 84, Elizabeth Sheerin, Mehitable W Tilton 79, Mary C Tyler unknown age, JHT Jownsend Mary E Crowell.

Atwood South Boston George M. Atwood Barney George C. Barney Casey Bridget Edmund Casey Chandler Charlestown Katie P. Chandler Crowell Linden J. A. Crowell Hayes Catherine Thomas Norton Riley Chelsea Philip Riley Reordon South Framingham Edward Reardon Smith Andover Esther H. Smith Peter Smith Sheerin Elizabeth James Sheerin Tilton Mehitable W John P. Tilton Tyler Greenwood Mary C Weenie Mary E. Crowell William R. Wright

Market Boom and Copper Mines Boost Wall Street Activity

New York stocks surged with heavy demand for 1000 and 1500 share lots while Chicago and Boston showed divergent moves. Sugar certificates rose as investors shift from trading to investment, and rumors swirl about Union Pacific and the Evansville St Louis railroad reorganization. Copper mining in Mexico expands amid a high gold and silver belt, while Mexican bank gains and cropping reports point to growing regional prosperity.

New York Chicago Havemeyer Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Railroad Boston Mackey Evansville Evansville Road Mexico Chiapas London Mexican Company of London

May Blossom at Grand Opera House Delights Audience

Yesterday afternoon the Grand Opera House hosted May Blossom to a large audience of professionals. About thirty residents from Homes for Aged Women and Homes for Aged Men attended. Miss Helen Dayne is set to star as Mabel Huntingford in The World at the Boston Theatre next week.

May Blossom Grand Opera House Helen Dayne Mabel Huntingford Boston Theatre Proctor & Mansfield Joseph Wheelock Hearts of Oak James A Katharine C. Herne

I Am All Right Again

A patient recounts recovery from catarrh bronchitis and asthma after placing themselves under Dr Carroll's care. The testimonial claims immediate improvement and renewed health following treatment.

Nasal Catarrh Described By Dr Mackenzie

A medical note quotes a London lecturer saying catarrh is widespread in America and eastern states. It recommends thorough cleansing and nasal sprays as the most advantageous treatment. With care, most acute nasal catarrh cases fully recover.

America Monrei MacKenzie M.D London Hospital Medical College

Endorsement for Dr Carrolls Cure by Chicago Agent Vogt

Chicago real estate agent J H Vogt recounts a decades long battle with catarrh asthma and bronchitis. After treating with Dr J G Carroll at 175 Tremont St Boston he rapidly improved gaining weight and stamina and says he now feels well enough to resume business and urges others with similar ailments to seek Carrolls care.

J. G. Carroll Tremont Street Boston Chicago J. H. Vogt Vogt Tam Mr. Vogt M.D

Dr J G Carroll at Tremont Street Office Times

Dr J G Carroll offers daily consultation at 175 Tremont street Evans House. Specializes in catarrhal troubles and ear, throat, and lung diseases including consumption asthma bronchitis rheumatism and digestive and renal ailments. Office hours 9 12 am 2 4 pm 7 9 pm. Consultation $1 plus 4 cents postage. Mail treatment available for distant patients.

J. G. Carroll Tremont Street Evans House

Remarkable linen handkerchief sales by Gilchrist firm

R and J Gilchrist at 5 ped 7 Winter street report remarkable linen handkerchief sales. The handkerchiefs are described as Sacastit beds with fine embroidery in the corners and clear around, noted as rare bargains.

R. & J. Gilchrist Winter Street

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