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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1889

Page

5

Blaine Indignant Yet Silent on Resignation Rumors

Washington May 29 SpecIal It is not improbable the Haytien commission will be abandoned amid misfortunes of its premature birth. The President and Mr Blaine maintain eloquent silence while reports allege General Boynton's protest influenced the cabinet move. Blaine may not resign. The memorandum notes his generosity and service including the Institute of Technology and Museum of Fine Arts.

Washington Haytien Blaine General Boynton Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Beverly Tucker General Institute of Technology Museum of Fine Arts Arthur W. Blake

Gatling guns to defend revenue cutters against sealers

The Treasury asked the Navy to outfit revenue cutters Rush and Bear with Gatling guns from the dismantled Hartford. Navy officials opposed taking from Iroquois whose battery was ready. They agreed to equip the two cutters with two Gatlings each and a six inch rifled gun, aiming to deter piratical sealers in Behring Sea.

Behring Treasury Department Navy Department Navy Hartford

Pension record broken for Philip Flood’s arrears grant

A pension certificate was granted to Philip Flood formerly a private in Company E Parteess and Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Arrears amount to 15289 dollars dating back to November 14 1862. This marks the largest first payment on record in the pension office.

Philip Flood Company E Parteess Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Summer Cruise Planned for Revenue Marine Cadets

Cadets aboard the bark Salmon P. Chase at New Bedford are to undertake a long summer cruise. Navy Department orders authorize a Saturday sailing on an extended tour through October, with a probable stop in Lisbon, Portugal.

Revenue Marine Service New Bedford Navy Department Lisbon Portugal

Presidential Appointments List of Appointees

The President named new officials including Orlene W. Chapman as Solicitor General. John B. Cotton of Lewiston Maine becomes Assistant Attorney General succeeding Robert A. Howard of Arkansas. Postmasters appointed in Massachusetts include George G. Tarbell East Pepperell William Nutting East Quincy O C Houghtaling Housatonic Daniel Dewa West Peabody and A C Brooks West Warren.

Orlene W. Chapman New York John B. Cotton Lewiston Robert A. Howard Arkansas Massachusetts George G. Tarbell East Pepperell William Nutting East Quincy O. C. Houghtaling Housatonic Daniel Dewa West Peabody A. C. Brooks West Warren

Lancaster Bank Consultation With Officials

The Hon. Frank D. Allen visited the city today to confer with Comptroller Lacey on the Lancaster Bank affairs. Local officials said the discussions focused on bank supervision and potential measures to strengthen financial oversight.

Lancaster Bank Frank D. Allen Lacey

Gould Island Light Reported To Shine In Narragansett Bay

The Lighthouse Board announces a fifth order light will be shown around June 10 from Gould Island Narragansett Bay R I. The light, white flash every ten seconds, at a focal plane of fifty two feet and visible twelve and a half nautical miles from a deck twelve feet above the sea. A bell will ring every fifteen seconds in fog. Position: 41 32 05 N 71 20 38 W.

Gould Island Lighthouse Board Narragansett Bay R. I

Prize Prill at Mechanics Hall for Boston Latin school

The Boston Latin School held its prize and exhibition drills at Mechanics Hall. Under Colonel William J. H. Strong and other officers, companies competed for prizes in maneuvers, bayonet, and dress parade. Prizes were awarded to Company B led by Captain C. W. Purington and to Company D led by Captain H. E. Sears, with additional medals won by sergeants and officers.

Boston School Regiment Mechanics’ Hall Boston Latin School William J. H. Strong Frederick G. Jackson Frank B. Gallivan James H. Hickey G. E. Hume I. M. Conness P. R. Waldron C. A. Blake J. M Conness F. B. Gallivan F. W. Stearns J. H. Hickey J. E. Bishop F. Spenceley Strong H. E. Sears T. 4. Soren P. H. Thomas C. W. Purington G. B. Hume Jackson Colonel Strong Dr. Green School Board Company B Leutenant R. M. Merrick A. ©. Potter

In Memoriam Stanton Blake MIT Dedication of Civic Service

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology honors its late associate Stanton Blake who died April 22, 1889. He devoted himself to public duty, valued integrity in government, and worked to keep democracy strong. He funded projects for Lopley Square and Cambridge Longfellow memorial, aiding the vulnerable through charity and community effort.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stanton Blake Institute Boston Massachusetts Lopley Square Cambridge Longfellow

Grade Crossing Fights Open With Farm Crossing Law

Hartford specials report the New York and New England road faces summer grade crossing disputes after a new farm crossing act becomes law. The measure blocks railroad closures without Superior Court decree and gives adjacent landowners standing equal to owners. Local clashes in East Hartford over yard crossings drew barbed wire and police action as tensions rise along the Springfield branch and with Connecticut Central stockholders feeling wronged.

Hartford Conn New York & New England New England East Hartford Murry Springfield Connecticut _ Valley road Connecticut Central

Banks backs Charlestown man for internal revenue post

A letter from General N P Banks urged Massachusetts legislators to back Jeremiah J McCarthy of Charlestown for Boston district collector of internal revenue. The endorsement praised McCarthy as a capable, trusted worker with broad support, citing his role in the 1884 Fifth District campaign and a governor’s favorable view. The accompanying letter from Gy. Campbell dated March 23, 1889, praised McCarthy’s past efforts and urged success in his bid for the office.

Jerry McCarthy Custom House Internal Revenue Boston N. P. Banks Fifth Jerry Henry Cabot Lodge General Banks Congress Waltham Mass George F. Hour Henry L. Dawes Jeremiah J. McCarthy Massachusetts Middlesex Suffolk Essex Savane McCarthy Republican Party P. Banks State House J. J. McCarthy Charlestown Untilin Campbell

Pacific Guano Stockholders Meeting Postponed

A stockholders meeting of the Pacific Guano Company was held at No 8 Congress street to hear reports from a committee of conference. The committee was not ready to report and the meeting was postponed until Wednesday June 12. Those who shop for summer suits in the customs department of G W Simmons Co should act promptly as the store closes today at noon.

Pacific Guano The Pacific Guano Company No. 8 Congress Street G. W. Simmons & Co North Street New York Messrs R. G. Rolston John A. Stewart Mr. Willard Oregon Transcontinental Messrs. H. Villard Colgate Hoyt Oregon & Transcontinental Company Henry Villard Charles L. Jolley Charles W. Wetmore Rk. G. Royston Nashua Manufacturing Co Water Street Frederic Amory Boston

Straws From State Street Spark Rumors Of Market Shift

New York opened strong but reports of a railroad disturbance in the Northwest and rate reductions by Chicago Burlington & Northern spurred liquidation and a reorganization toward economical management. Traders foresee rallies only after repurchasing stock, with Wisconsin Central cited to hit 25 by June 16 and Atlantic & Pacific trades centered in New York.

New York Northwest Chicago, Burlington & Northern Rices St. Paul Chicago Canadian Pacific

Bradley Carr marriage in city by Rev Gordon and Hale

In this city on May 29 Frederick Bradley to Louise C Carr were married by Rev George A Gordon assisted by Rev Edward Everett Hale. A separate entry notes Colburn Freeze to Nellie Freyley on May 25 by Rev G B Converse. Another entry records John Hill to Mary Hazlet on May 27 by J P Albert H Hopkins.

Obituary notices from Boston area May deaths

Notices list deaths in late May across Massachusetts towns including Everett Woburn Somerville Maiden South Boston Jamaica Plain Brookline and Brookline and a New York City listing. They name the deceased and ages with spouses or parents where given, reflecting a statewide death notice page.

Cook Everett C. M Oliver H. Cook Coleman This City Samuel T. Coleman Eaton John Avery Eaton Harris Woburn Mass el Harris William B. Harris Jones Somerville Florence M. Jones Thomas Jones Knox Maiden Lizzie E Albert E. Knox Augustus L Helen M. Barrett Malcolm South Boston Mary George Malcolm Naber Jamaica Plain Anna M. R. Naber Henry G Elizabeth Naber Shewell Brookline Laura W Thomas R. Shewell Willard New York City Marie T Elijah Mary T. Willard Boston Commonwealth OF Massachtus Setis Middlesex, &S Superior Court Charlotte A. Hall Albert P. Hall Lowell Said Hattie J. McFarlin Commorant City Institution For Savings Merrimack River Savings Bank Boston Post Theo. C. Hurd

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Endorsed By Chemist

The article cites William T. Cutter, Connecticut state chemist, praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as absolutely pure after chemical analysis. He notes its usefulness for hulmonic troubles, nervous prostration, and mental exhaustion, claiming its purity and manufacturing method merit wide public use.

William T. Cutter Connecticut Kentucky New York Duffy

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