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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1889
Page
2
A Behring Sea dispute looms as Alexander Porter Morse advocates the Hayti Commission. Dr. Loring gears up for Lisbon as a very hungry office-seeker stirs controversy.
Washington reports the State Department pressing fast track for the Iroquois at Mare Island to sail north with a full crew. Revenue cutter Rush sails from San Francisco to Ounalaska to meet the despatch boat Thetis, then escort the flotilla toward Behring Sea where the Sprite is accused of illegal sealing. The department vows to enforce American rights in the sea.
Boston reports Alexander Porter Morse of this city may be among three commissioners Secretary Blaine will send to Hayti. Morse, a lawyer and author, has international law experience and recently arbitrated a Haiti indemnity case for heirs of Von Bokkelan. He says he has heard nothing definite and has not spoken with State Department officials.
Henry E Fitz of Maine is appointed post office inspector, the first appointment since the civil service rules were applied last July at President Cleveland's suggestion. Reductions in force since then are the only changes made, with inspectors' numbers trimmed to fit the appropriations.
The Bureau of Ordnance prepares to test the Clark deflective armor at the Annapolis naval ordnance proving ground next Wednesday. Chief Engineer N. B. Clark of the navy, a Boston native, leads the effort to adapt the armor to new ships using a ten inch gun. The shot will be fired from a moved carriage to a prebuilt platform at under 250 feet with reduced muzzle velocity and specially loaded cartridges.
The President announced numerous appointments including William R. Day as U S district judge for the northern district of Ohio Abial Pathre of South Carolina and Joseph N Stripling of Florida named attorneys for their districts Harry R Jeffords of Arizona for the Territory of Arizona John R Mizerl of Florida and Charles P Hitch of Illinois named U S marshals B F Gilkerson of Pennsylvania as second comptroller S B Holliday of Pennsylvania commissioner of customs David Martin as collector of internal revenue Tampa Edward R Gunby of Florida named customs collector Joint Utah chief justice Charles S Lane and John W Herson of Ohio named U S attorney for the southern district of Ohio."
The general superintendent of the railway mail service directs the Chicago postmaster to dispatch through registered pouches from his office for Rochester Syracuse Albany and Boston at 8 a.m. via the New York and Chicago railway post office. The order aims to discontinue all other despatches.
A shabbily dressed man claiming to be from New York and seeking an office asked a citizen for five cents for a sandwich on Smithsonian grounds. He was nearly barefoot, hungry since Wednesday morning, and was taken to a market stand where he received food amid remarks about seeing plenty to eat with no money.
Dr. Loring has leased his K street house to Assistant Secretary Wharton and will leave Washington on June 5 sailing from New York for his Lisbon post on Sunday. A farewell dinner Wednesday included Congressman Hitt Mrs Hitt Sir Julian Pauncefote the Blaines Theodore Roosevelt and the Ledges, with Loring optimistic about easy railroad connections to Madrid and a rewarding posting.
The envoy notes two minor diplomatic duties ahead but expects no heavy load. He will keep the present view consul J B Wilbour and other legation subordinates. The doctor does not expect to stay in Lisbon four years though he may if agreeable.
The new Belgian minister was formally presented to the President today by the Secretary of State. Felicitations were exchanged as part of the customary ceremony.
Laura Bridgman, the renowned blind and deaf mute, died at the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston after a three week illness from erysipelas. Born December 21, 1829 in Hanover, N H, she was a pupil of Dr. Howe and a major figure in education for the deaf and blind. Her life and work drew worldwide attention, with visits from Charles Dickens in 1842 and long association with the Perkins School until her death. Her funeral will be held Sunday at Perkins, with burial in Hanover, N H.
Samuel Lord formerly of Lord & Taylor New York who retired years ago and lived in England died at Ashton-on-Mersey Thursday in his eighty sixth year Born in England he trained as an iron moulder came to New York in 1824 with only a half crown. A friend lent him a thousand dollars to start a dry goods shop which grew into Lord & Taylor later occupying the Grand and Christie building in 1854 and then Broadway and Grand. He retired after the new store opened. He was twice married and both wives are dead.
The region mourns Hon. George H Calvert 87 former mayor and author. Col Horatio N Case ex bank president and state legislator died of apoplexy. George L Abbott prominent Andover businessman died of heart disease. Jerome Holbrook of North Abington dies at 48 leaving three children.
Column notes household chores and a promotion for Pyle's Pearline cleaner. It highlights the product as a solution for domestic cleaning, referencing a household routine and the benefit of an advertised soap in traditional home care.
In a sharp session the House referred the temperance women’s licensing bill to the next General Court after debate over party discipline. Supporters urged public referendum while opponents warned of electoral backfire. A roll call set the decisive 101 to 42 vote to postpone, with further motions defeated. The Pittsfield city bill faced substitutes. Crosby’s proposal failed 6 to 22. Senate action followed on the New York and Boston Inland Railroad extension request.
The education committee reported a private school bill with dissent from McKttrick and Keane who want no legislation while Davis and Bond favor a substitute. The bill requires children aged 8 to 14 to attend public day school 20 weeks a year or face a fine up to 20 dollars unless exempted by prior instruction or physical or mental limitation. It also directs committees to approve English instruction, compare it to local public schools, and annual reporting of nonattending youths and studied English branches to the State board.
The Goodell investigation committee found no truth to stories of improper treatment in the office of Abner Goodell, commissioner of Province laws. After hearings and witness examinations, the committee fully exonerated the commissioner and was excused from reporting on the printing office expenditures. The report was unanimously accepted at Salem.
The House rejected a substitute aimed at Boston and then broader liquor license holders by a 42 to 109 vote. An amendment to the elevated road bill would let Boston buy the franchise after five years of operation and was postponed for Monday. Bills would modify minor employment rules and authorize extra election day police, with duties and pay aligned to Boston reserve officers.
In the Senate Mr. Symonds of Essex withdrew his opposition to the House bill authorizing the American Bell Telephone Company to increase its capital stock, and the bill was
The Senate refused further time for the street railway committee, but President Hartwell ruled the House order to report could take effect as granting more time. The measure, seen as equivalent, was laid over until Monday at Mr Howe's request.
The senate reports a bill for a state board of education driven investigation into school technical instruction, and a resolution to publish early acts of the General Court. A House bill to appoint a Boston municipal court prosecuting attorney was rejected. A House bill on telephone transmission of intelligence passed to engrossment after Symonds Essex amendment preserving current taxation laws.
House calendar item notes passage of a Senate bill to regulate and remove posts, wires and similar structures in public ways. Also accepted reports deeming laws on telephone company charges and city franchise grants as inex pedient, and an amendment to Act 447 of 1887 promoting a progressive varied industry system in prisons.
W H Wurrmore denounces Samuel H Russell official of the Bunker Bill Association for attacking tablets honoring 1775 patriots. The letter defends Prescott Putnam and Quincy traits, condemns Tory ties, and urges timely memorials to fallen Americans at Bunker Hill amid local council opposition.
A meeting of women voters from Wards 6 7 and 8 at the Young Men's Institute on Chardon Street elected delegates for the forthcoming convention in Meronaca on June 1 at 2 30 p m. Ward 6 leaders include Maria Bateman and several others. Ward 7 delegates Fayetta Ayres and Alice B Wood. Ward 8 delegates Mrs Plummer Mrs Miller and Eliza F Cooley. Also notes: Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice is promoted as a cool summer drink and an Employers Liability Insurance ad from London outlines coverage details managed from Kilby Street with contact at Ends & Co. 71 Kilby Street.
The 3260 fans at South End grounds watched Boston edge Indianapolis 5 to 8 in a lively clash. Nash and Glasscock impressed in the field as Boston won on a walk, Radbourn’s single, a Bassett misplay, Johnston’s attempt to MecGeachy, and MecGeachy’s return. Pitch details and box noted. In later games, New Yorks beat Chicago 9 to 7 at Staten Island, and Washington defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 2 while Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 9 to 4 despite trailing hits. The day showcased strong fielding by Kuehne and varied action across the league.
Harvard freshmen edged Fall River high school with four runs in the tenth inning after a tight game. Spalding pitched well, limiting opponents to four hits while Cummun and Carpenter contributed for Harvard. Final score Harvard 10 Fall River 6.
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