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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1889

Page

5

White House Mystery Over Envoys to Hayti Hit or Miss

The White House delayed and then canceled the announcement of envoys Beverly Tucker and Lew Wallace to Hayti. Rumors tied to Hippolyte's rise in Hayti and U S interests, including a potential coaling station, prompted a reconsideration and possible future negotiations.

Ninetosx Lew Wallace Indiana Beverly Tucker Virginia Hayti Associated Press White House O. L. Pruden Messrs Wallace and Tucker Lewis Allace Tucker Lincoln Military Court Washington Payne Atzerodt Harrold Surratt Arsenal General Wallace Blaine Hippolyte Légitime Mole St. Nicholas State Department Cape Haytien

Colonel Morton scalp fight drags through White House

Congressman Farquhar of New York presses for Morton replacement. He seeks Captain Bates of Buffalo with strong shipbuilder backing while Maine factions push for Captain simpleton. Secretary Windom delays papers, Blaine signals no rushed removal, fate tied to Treasury.

Colonel Morton Farquhar New York Morton White House Windom Treasury Department Bates Buffalo Maine Simonton Blaine

Sigourney Butler’s Political Transition at Treasury

Mr. B F Gilke of Pennsylvania was sworn in as second comptroller and requested to delay assuming duties until June 1. Butler will surrender his office soon and move to Boston, later entering a legal partnership with ex Secretary Endicott in the Davis building. Secretary Manning praised the second comptroller’s office as a model with high standards and strict discipline.

Sigourney Butler B. F. Gilke Pennsylvania Quay Treasury Department Mr. Butler Butler Boston Endicott Davis Building Court Street Richard Olney Washington Comptroller’s Office Army Navy Manning Second Comptroller’s Office the Treasury Second Comptroller’s Department Judge Maynard

Restless Yacht Cruise Brings President Home From Potomac

The President and party sailed from Leonardtown Maryland on Bristow Bay aboard the Restless, traveling about 45 miles on Saturday and 20 more Sunday morning. They visited shore twice for walking and driving, weather was rainy, and they returned to Washington by dawn today after an overnight anchorage.

Potomac Washington Leonardtown Bristow’s Bay Vanderbilt Lake Shore

Acting Secretary of War and departmental leadership

General Schofield serves as acting Secretary of War during Secretary Proctor’s absence. This echoes the pre crisis practice amid friction between Lincoln and Sheridan. General Benet led ordnance in Schofield’s absence, but Schofield will head the department in emergencies going forward.

General Schofield Proctor B Ccatary Lincoln Sheridan General Benet Ordnance Schofield

White House Visitors From Golden Cross Commandery

President hosted officers and members of the Supreme Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross led by Supreme Commander Fessenden S. Day of Lewiston Maine. District Commander John N. introduced them to the aeeten.

White House Supreme Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross Fessenden S. Day Lewiston Aeeten John N

Market Strength Lifts New York Shares Amid Broadening Confidence

Stocks closed near a standstill after a strong NY session with gains in specialties. Dealers note expanding market breadth, rising interest in Bay State Gas and Water Power, and anticipation of higher prices as railroad and mining stocks show resilience amid limited bear pressure.

New York Bay State Gas Company

Government of Cities In Massachusetts at Local Self Government Meet

The Society for the Promotion of Good Citizenship held its second annual meeting at Old South Church with Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale presiding. Officers and committees were elected, including Edward Hale as president, C. F. Crehore secretary, Seth P. Smith treasurer, and an executive slate detailing memberships and upcoming courses and lectures supporting civic education and reform.

Massachusetts Society For the Promotion of Good Citizenship Old South Church E. E. Hale Seth P. Smith C. F. Crehore E. C. Carrigan Philbrick Nova Scotia England Belgium Edwin D. Mead Old South Mead Gamaliel Bradford France Bradford Board of Aldermen Quincy Edward E. Hale D.D W. H. Rowry FE. B. Haskell Edward Atkinson Julius N. Seelye N.S. Shaler Henry Lambert

Indian Agency Commission Letter Emphasizes Reform

The Interior Secretary explains to Indian agents that their roles are of vital importance to government and Indigenous communities. It demands sobriety and integrity, outlines goals for agency improvements, education of Indian children, and the advancement of agricultural and industrial pursuits toward self support.

Washineron Secretary of the Interior

Music Hall Promenades Open With 50 Piece Symphony

Next Saturday night the Music Hall promises a brilliant program directed by Mr. Ad Neuendorff. The orchestra will comprise fifty selected musicians from the winter season’s Symphony players. Reserved seats for the opening night are now on sale.

Music Hall Ad Neuendorff

North Dakota Land and Improvement Company in Maine charter

The North Dakota Land and Improvement Company, headquartered at 339 Washington Street Boston, is a Maine chartered corporation with New England officers. The 11 520 acre township lies west of the Missouri near two newly surveyed Northern Pacific branches, with New England settlement, church, school, dry mild climate, and thrift. G W Sim Co 32 to 44 North Street sells bathing suits at low prices.

North Dakota Land and Improvement Company Washington Street Boston Maine New England Missouri Northern Pacific Railroad Middle States G. W. Sim Co North Street Peis

Justice Gray Marries Miss Jean Matthews In Quiet Ceremony

Washington gossip links Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray to Miss Jean Matthews in a ceremonial wedding planned for June 6 at the late Justice Matthews's parlor. The couple's backgrounds include Revolutionary stock on both sides and a European honeymoon after a quiet family engagement.

de Baron Randolph Keim Capital Washington Star Justice Gray Jean Matthews Cupid Horace Gray Washington National Supreme Bench Bunker Hill Miss Matthews Justice Matthews William Brown Onnecticut Stony Point Martha Washington Brown Fort Washington Cincinnati Justice Europe Sixteenth Q Streets New England

Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promoted At International Congress

Dr. A L A Toboldt of the University of Pennsylvania reported at the Ninth International Medical Congress that among thirty cases treated with genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Powder, twenty six were cured, three improved, and one not treated long enough. The powder acts as an aperient laxative and diuretic, purifies blood, and improves complexion. Bottled product sold by Eisner & Mendelson Co at 6 Barclay Street New York. one bottle mailed for one dollar. lectures mailed free on application.

A. L. A. Toboldt University of Pennsylvania Carlsbad Carlsbad Springs Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York Toboldt

Tremont Street Theatres Offer Evening Plays and Shows

Listings show METCALF S 39 Tremont St offering A Night Off and Little Lord Fauntleroy at Boston Museum. Globe Theatre presents A Dark Secret at 6, World at Boston Theatre at 8, Custer's Last at Tremont Street, Peck's Bad Boy at Howard Athenaeum at 8, Hearts of Oak at Grand Opera House with matinee 2 and evening 7:45.

Boston’ Museum Little Lord Fauntleroy Hee Jim the Penman Globe Theatre Boston the World Tremont Street Custer Howard Athentum Peck Bad Boy Jrand Opera House Hearts of Oak Lenton Brothers George Hosmer Capt Andrews Eugene Tompkins Dockstader American Opera Company Augustin Daly Eve Socrates Miss Rehan Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Jas Katharine Horne Howard Atheneum Atkinson

Leonard and Co Sale and Auctions Tomorrow

Tomorrow listings show paintings by Leonard and Co at 3 p m, fruit by Horatio Harris and Co at noon, and Eliot Loan Co sale also by Leonard and Co. Readiness for bidders noted.

Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co M. Eliot Loan Co Sale—Leonard & Co

Halpert Wolpe nuptials by Rev Reinherz in city

In this city on May 19 the Rev Louis Reinherz officiated at the marriage of Louis Halpert and Annie Wolpe. Also on May 19 Augustus Rice and Anna Riley were married by Rev L M A Corcoran.

Obituary notices from city May dates recall residents' ages

In this city and surrounding towns multiple deaths are recorded with dates in May. Individuals include Mia Barry aged 74 and Grace Hickey 24 in this city. William J. Boynton 63 in Groton. Mary Barnard widow of Lot Clark 5 months past. Daniel Collins 77 in Charlestown. Susie A. Jennings daughter of Mrs. William H. Weaver. Jane Leighton 74 widow of John H. Leighton in East Cambridge. Fred H. Lovey and Emeline E Macy wife of John W. Macy among others. Ages range from 2 to 77, and locations include Dorchester East Boston Charlestown Charlestown East Cambridge Groton and East Boston. The notices list names ages and death dates mainly in late May.

Barry Mia Mary Barry Boynton Groton William J. Boynton Clark Dorchester Mary Barnard Lot Clark Collins Charlestown Daniel Collins Hickey Grace E. Hickey Mary John Hickey Jennings Susie A. Jennings William H. Weaver Leigh East Cambridge Jane Leighton John H. Leighton Lorey Fred H. Lovey Love William Mary J. Love Mereen Boston Abel E Mereen Mulcahy Mary Mulcahy Macy Sherman Street Emeline E John W. Macy Moore Martha KR. Moore Bertha Parker Riley

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