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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1889

Page

5

Important Letter to the President From the American Bar Association

Edward Otis Hinkley and J. Hubley Ashton delivered a letter to President Harrison on behalf of the American Bar Association urging relief for the Supreme Court's rising docket. The missive cites growing case volume since 1862, delays nearing four years, and support for intermediate appellate courts as the proposed solution endorsed by the ABA.

Washington Edward Otis Hinkley Baltimore American Bar Association J. Hubley Ashton Harrison Association United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Circuit Court Supreme Tribunal Supreme Judicial Authority Congress Supreme United States David Dudley Field

Plans Flag Cruiser Texas Nixed by Deep Water Warning

A board reviewing the Texas cruiser at Norfolk Navy Yard will report soon confirming calculations that the vessel will sit sixteen inches deeper in water than designed. Officials say deeper draft would submerge much armor, making it largely useless.

Texas Tracy Norfolk Navy Yard Department Bureau of Construction and Repair

Blaine Family Moves Into New Home at Jefferson Place

Secretary Blaine and his family have moved into their new residence at No. 17 Jefferson Place opposite Lafayette Park. The large old-fashioned three-story red brick house, formerly Seward’s, has been remodelled inside and now presents a handsome, roomy, comfortable dwelling.

Blaines Blaine Jefferson Place Lafayette Park Seward

Postmasters Meet for Exchange on Postal Service Improvements

A conference of leading post offices officials is underway at the Postoffice Department with Postmaster General Wanamaker presiding. Attendees include Van Cott New York Hendrix Brooklyn Corse Boston Manley Augusta Sexton Chicago Wallace Indianapolis Mowrey Charleston Nott New Orleans Warner Albany Wills Nashville Field Philadelphia along with Gaylor Plimley Muller Alexander and Hughes from several city offices.

Wanamaker Essrs van Cott New York Hendrix Brooklyn Corse Boston Manley Augusta Sexton Chicago Wallace Indianapolis Mowrey Charleston D. C Nott New Orleans Warner Albany N. Y Wills Nashville Field Philadelphia Gaylor Plimley Cincinnati Muller Alexander Hughes

Otis Library Auction Draws Strong Bids at Opening

The private library of Harrison Gray Otis opened at Lewis J. Bird & Co. auction rooms 32 Bromfield Street with good attendance and solid prices. Notable sales included Audubons Birds of America 30 volumes for 210 dollars Bertall La vie hors de chez soi 21 dollars Holbein Imagines Mortis 1650 dollars and Byron poems 1440 dollars. Remaining 600 volumes to be auctioned today.

Harrison Gray Otis Lewis J. Bird & Co Bromfield Street Audubon Antonius Florence Bertall Bigelow

Toledo Bank Embezzlement Arrests Shock City

E H Van Hoesen former Toledo National Bank cashier and J M McKee ex teller are under arrest for embezzling 58000. Both were brought before United States Commissioner Hall after bail set at 70000 each. Bank examiner Sullivan uncovered the scheme a year ago prompting stockholder action. Both men active in church and society circles.

Totedo Toledo E. H. van Hoesen Toledo National Bank United States Hall J. M. McKee Chicago van Hoesen Sullivan Young

Ladies Night At The Paint And Clay Club Exhibition

The Paint and Clay Club hosted its first ladies night in years at 419 Washington Street. Members displayed paintings and sculptures by club artists with several loan works. Notable works included H H Kitson’s Farragut monument designs and portraits by J P Selinger. Socially it was a success with warm reception and supper to end the evening.

Artistic Bohemia Washington Street H. H. Kitson Farragut Boston H. Caliga J. P. Selinger Otto Grundmann Abbott Graves Edmund H. Garritt H. Peabody Flagg F. W Benson Mark Waterman E. C. Tarbell Ideal J. M. Stone Alfred Oraway J. J. Enneking F. W. Talsall Thomas Allen

Indignant Taxpayers Protest City Interest Charge

A Boston letter to Mayor Hart from City Collector James W. Ricker complains about interest on unpaid taxes. The notice, quoting Public Statutes, confirms interest at 6 percent from Nov 1, 1889 and 7 percent from Jan 1, 1890 for 1889-90 taxes.

Hart City Boston Thomas N. Hart James W. Ricker Suffolk

Marriages Listed in Local Notices

Leonard and Co. at Lynn wedding at 10 am. Dell Jones at Lynn on Nov 6. Dyer and McKinnon, both of Boston, wed in Boston. Jackson and Harris wed in the city on Oct 31. Parminter and Mulligan wed in East Boston on Nov 2. Taylor and Quincy wed in Great Barrington on Nov 4.

Dell—Jones Lynn Henry Hinkley Fred A. Dell Quincy Lizzie G. Jones Dyer—Mckinnon Boston E. T. Underhill Andrew Ff. Dyer Ida J. McKinnon Jackson—Harris Rey Bent W. Walker Joseph Jackson Lucy Arris. Parminter—Mulligan A. M. Monro James C. Parminter Emma H. Mulligan Taylor Great Barrington W. W. Fenn Pittsfield Charles J. Taylor Mary H. Quincy N. II

Deaths in New England Area Nov 5 to Nov 7

Obituaries list numerous residents with ages and locales including Mary E Curry of Charlestown 35. Maria L Chapin Wellesley Hills. Amos Corey Waltham 79. Deborah H Dunbar Arlington 63. Clarissa Elis Elms South Boston 84. John Gorman Cambridgeport 70. John W Horther East Boston 66. Edward Jewett Concord NH 26. Clara A Keyes Newtonville 73. Martha M Locke city resident. Michael Leen 75. James Martin Cambridgeport 75. Sarah Maynard Newport RI 51. Sophie Moss Chelsea 19. Frank H O Neil. Lucy Ann Powers Albion MI formerly Abington 61. Alice P Ramsdell 73. Elizabeth Seaver Boston Highlands 42. Isaac W Seaverns Owen IL 66. Elizabeth Stimson Everett 4. Moses Wilnes Lopfield 80. Hannah Wetherbee 79. Funeral for Ramsdell Nov 7 at 2 pm.

Curry Charlestown Mary E. Curry Chapin Wellesley Hills Maria L George A. Chapin Roxbury Corey Waltham Amos Corey Dunbar Arlington Deborah H Alden F. Dunbar Elms South Boston Clarissa Elis Gorman Cambridgeport John Gorman Horther East Boston John W. Horther Hall Concord N. H Edward Jewett W. C Lydia W. Hall Linden Mass Keyes Newtonville Clara A Hale L. Keyes Locke Martha M. Locke Jethro Locke Portsmouth H. Leen Michael Leen Martin James Martin Murrray Sarah John Murray Maynard Newport R. 1 Sarah Fletcher Maynard Waldo Maynard Boston Forest Hills Chapel Moss Chelsea Sophie Moss O'Neaves Woourn Frank H. O'Neil Powers Albion Mich Lucy Ann Powers Abington Ramsdell Alice P. Ramsdell Seaver Boston Highlands Elizabeth F William H. Seaver Seaverns Owen, IL Isaac W. Seaverns Jamaica Plain Stimpson Everett Elizabeth Stimpson Wilnes Lopfield Moses Wilnes Wetherbee Revere Street Hannah Wetherbee

Stock Market Bullish on Atchison and Rail Shares

New York trading showed persistent strength in dividend paying stocks with Atchison advancing on strong buying. Bulls expect a broad market rise aided by heavy Atchison bond activity and gains in West End Sugar and copper shared through commission houses.

New York Atchison Atchison Bonds West End

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