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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1885

Page

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Saltonstall Named Boston Port Collector in Civil Service Reform Move

Hon. Leverett Saltonstall was appointed collector of the port of Boston after six months of negotiation. The President weighed Congress and cabinet candidates, with Massachusetts Democrats and local figures influential in the final choice. Additional Boston customs changes likely follow, including possible moves for naval office appointments in New Hampshire.

Boston Post Washington Leverett Saltonstall Boston Manning Collins Cleveland Peter Butler Endicott Saltonstall Congress Civil Service Massachusetts Saltonstam H. O. Kent John H. George New Hampshire Naval Office

Saltonstall Receives Boston Collector Appointment Announcement

Hon Leverett Saltonstall was surprised yet gratified to learn of his appointment as collector. In a lengthy interview he said the posting would be a public duty, not personal favor, and pledged to serve with diligence while remaining committed to his Chestnut Hill home and family.

Saltonstall Post Leverett Saltonstall Chestnut Hill The Richard Saltonstall Charles P. Clark New York and New England Railroad Newton New England Massachusetts Church Temperance Society Horticultural Hall Bishop Paddock S’addock Paddock Father Edward Osborne J. E Father Osborne Charles C. Coffin Tristram Coffin Johanna Newburyport Charles C Metropolitan Police Christopher Eliot Dorchester Edward Abbott Arthur C. A. Hall

Unnamed official notes unsolicited nomination and friendships

The speaker, claiming no effort or influence, says he has been named to a high office and will discharge his duties. He recalls longstanding friendship with Mr. Butler and mentions petitions and letters to the President supporting his appointment. Colonel Kingsbury and wife congratulate him, praising local sentiment.

Butler Kingsbury

One of the Cleanest Public Men in the Commonwealth

Kon Leverett Saltonstall of Salem aged about sixty appears as a prominent Massachusetts Democrat and Harvard official. A Harvard College graduate of 1844, he has long influenced party and reform efforts, advised Tilden and Cleveland campaigns, and declined Civil Service Chair due to residence ties, with a notable Chestnut Hill Newton home reflecting his courteous hospitality.

Kon. Leverett Saltonstall Salem Harvard College Harvard Board of Overseers Mr. Tilden Democratic National Committee Florida Massachusetts Prince Cleveland Reform Club of Civil Service Reform Association Civil Service Commission Saltonstall Chestnut Hill Newton Lawrence J. Logan Logan Patrick Maguire

Gauging Export Liquors and Looming Inquiries

Distillers complain at treasury over slow gauging at customs houses. The capacity gauge used by internal revenue slows process fourfold, causing delays from factory to warehouse to customs. Protests note gauge variance and question cost efficiency. An inquiry likely. Met Shot for Lobbyists. Postmaster general to counter Pacific Mail lobbyist claims. A bi metallic union question shifts with European powers. Civil Service Commissioner Trenholm arrives early, showing loyalty to reform as the President enforces it.

Treasury Department Customs Bureau Internal Revenue Bureau Met Postmater-General Pacific Mail France Italy Switzerland Greece Manton Marble Europe England Germany Trenholm Edgarton

Riel Respite Delays Execution to Next Monday

Iie will not be hanged today. The execution date is deferred to Monday of next week. In Regyra N W T Nov 9 Riel has been respited until the 16th inst. Preparations are under way for the execution on that date, though the warrant has not yet arrived.

ReGrya Riel

A Cambridge Murder Trial and Smallpox Discovery

A mild smallpox case was found in Hingham. In Cambridge Middlesex Superior Court Charles Hayes was arraigned for murder of Matilda E. Robinson, pled not guilty, Edwin G. Walker made his counsel. Edwards Wells in Quincy District Court pled not guilty to breaking and entering and robbery, held for grand jury. William Perry of Brockton left iron works with a will and trust, conflicting provisions may lead to court action in January.

Hingham Charles Hayes Middlesex Cambridge Matilda E. Robinson Edwin G. Walker Quincy District Court Edward Wells William Perry Brockton Perry Institute of Technology Supreme Court

McCulloughs Funeral Services Announced in Philadelphia

Funeral for Mr John McCullough will be held Thursday at 11 o’clock in St George’s Hall Philadelphia. Pallbearers listed include Edwin Booth John B Carson William H Thomson Matthew Canning Henry Edwards William F Johnson James W Collier John A Crockrill and William M Conner.

Philadelphia John McCullough St. George’s Hall City Edwin Booth John B. Carson Chicago William H. Thomson St. Louis William J Florence New York Matthew Canning Henry Edwards William F. Johnson James W. Collier John A. Crockrill William M. Conner

Suit Against Railroad Over Daley Death at East Boston Wharves

The Boston and Albany Railroad Company faces a $20,000 suit after coal bucket injuries at East Boston wharves. Thomas Daley died after a Sept. 12 incident, with William MecLaughlin recovering $1,500 in a full settlement for his claims. Daley’s heirs sue in the interest of five orphan children, their mother having died earlier.

Boston and Albany Railroad Company Thomas Daley Boston and Albany Corporation Boston William MecLaughlin McLaughlin Daley Jease Gove Caiey

Dover meeting moves to form local fire insurance company

In Dover New Hampshire on November 9 an informal gathering of business men approved steps to organize a local fire insurance company. The group voted to adjourn for one week to establish a permanent organization. The note ends with an advertising line for G O Taylors Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies in bottles from druggists and grocers.

Dover N. H G.O

Democrats Sweep Senate Seats in Massachusetts 1886

The Posv profiles twelve Democratic senators for 1886 from Suffolk Middlesex Essex and other counties. Highlights include Herbert C. Joyner Frank W. Jones Alpheus B. Alger John B. Murphy and others noting their backgrounds educations and legislative roles.

Senate of Massachusetts Suffolk County Middlesex County Essex County Berkshire Bristol Plymouth Democratic Party Senate Posv House

Boston Stock Exchange Opens Open Session on State Street

The Boston Stock Exchange moved from the old quarters to the Merchants' Exchange building on State Street. The new open session runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with calls at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Brokers trade openly between clients. nearly $600,000 in bonds and 20,000–25,000 shares of stock changed hands on opening day.

Boston Stock Exchange Merchants’ Exchange State Street Board of Trade Boston Board New York Stock Exchange Atchison Union Pacific Eastern New York Boston Stock Exchange

Taber Versus Taber Decree Grants Cross-Libel Dismissal

The Taber tabloid drama ends as Judge Allen signs the decree grantingTaber versus Taber cross libel dismissal. Reverend Willie Downs remains calm though news unsettles West End Baptist circles with ongoing church conflict and possible criminal adultery charges.

Willie Downs Allen Supreme Judicial Court Taber Downs Butterworth New York West End Prudential Committee Great Falls N. H Wilbur Anti- Downs Winchester Bowdoin Square Baptist Church

Loss of Flesh and Strength and Consumption Cure

Describes symptoms of consumption with poor appetite and morning cough and notes sufferers often misjudge their condition. States most cases begin with liver disorder causing digestion issues and weight loss, and claims cure through Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing and invigorating remedy.

Dr. Pierce

Keene Man, 79, Hangs Self Over Money Worries

Lyman Day, a 79 year old retired farmer, committed suicide this afternoon in his Keene home. He left a widow and two sons. Authorities cited money troubles as the probable cause of the act.

Keene, N. H Lyman Day

Lost Ear In Drunken Cab Collision On Causeway Street

About 11:30 p.m. Joseph Cross stood on Causeway near Merrimac when a drunken cabman in cab 1038 struck the curb and rolled over him, nearly severing an ear. The driver was terribly injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Patrolmen Gray and Boyle seized the team and man. The driver’s fate remains uncertain.

Joseph Cross Causeway Street Merrimac Gray Boyle Massachusetts Generals Hospital

Wills admitted to probate in Suffolk County Court

In Suffolk County Probate Court yesterday before Judge McKim the wills of Helen Jackson James Patterson Mary A Connor or O Connor Rufus Ellis Emily A Holden John Ryan Johanna Dunn and Edward Lawrence were admitted to probate Letters of administration were granted for the estates of Eveline A Smith Caroline K Frost Mary C Bailey Eben B Eaton Albert Devereux Susie C Johnston Ebenezer Burrill Charles P Doane Mary T Carter Walter H Garfield Peter O Daly Hanne Keating Mary Hanhagan and Fernan Tette

Suffolk County McKim Helen Jackson James Patterson Mary A. Connor O’connor Rufus Ellis Emily A. Holden John Ryan Johanna Dunn Edward Lawrence Eveline A. Smith Caroline K. Frost Mary C. Bailey Eben B. Eaton Albert Devereux Susie C. Johnston Ebenezer Burrill Charles P. Doane

Headless body hoax and civic happenings in town

The Saugus headless body story proved a hoax. A citizens committee plans the carcuses and a new city committee election next Thursday. Beede supporters hosted an enthusiastic meeting for about 250. Michael McIntee at Macfarlane's printing suffered a clothing accident. leg laceration may require amputation.

Saugus Carcuses Citizens’ Committee Charles O. Beede Michael McIntee John Macfarlane

Liz Finnegan Appears In Chelsea Court For Drunkenness And Assault

Elizabeth Perkins known as Liz Finnegan faced charges of intoxication and an assault on George E. Guppy in Chelsea. She paid the standard fine for drunkenness and $25 for the assault, appealed the latter charge, and was held in $300 for the December term.

Elizabeth Perkins Liz Finnegan Chelsea George E. Guppy

The mosquito as a public singer draws well

Salvation Oil promises immediate relief from any sores or wounds with price cents, claiming consistent satisfaction in curing.

Salvation Oil

New England Polo League Signs Brockton Roster

Polo players under contract to the New England League are listed by club with Brockton named among those having signed. The release notes Boston Salem Somerville Woburn Taunton and Cambridge players, while Brockton reports no notification yet and Philadelphia and Chicago clubs adjust their rosters for next season.

New England Polo League Clough Brockton Boston A. G. Doe John Connell John H. Smith W. HK. Linsey A. I. Dodd Joseph W. Mowry A. D. Gordon Salem W. H. Hill A. Bb, Watson G. Hoefler W. J. Merrill F. Staniford Edward M., Cook C. J. Bott Somerville W. H. Hargraves George Gourley Homan C. Dunning W. J. Murray W. RP. Leydon F. A. Robbins. Woburn W.S John Turnbull George A. Smith F. P. Guthrie F. R. Hayes Cambridge McPeck Goulding Valliant Baker P. McCarty Rogers Churchill Keene Phillies Bicknell Chicago McCormick Paterson N. J New York James Mutrie New Orleans Ewing Corcoran Connor Keefe Richardson Gillespie Deasley Reipschlager Orr Cuba Philadelphia Hardy Richardson Philadelphia Record Paul Hines Providence Providences Barrie Baltimore Americans Columbia Kenneth A. Skinner Jed Lester Holton Cambridges Barnlett Raymond Jake Small Brooklyn Flyer Lew Saunders St. John Maddocks Snowden Skinner Olympian Institute Crosby Niles Wakefield Rink White Harrington South South Framingham Somervilles Alphas Tufts Yale Dartmouth Technology Princeton Medford Maine Brunswick Maine State Augusta Waterville Fairfield Lewiston Gardiner Portland Jake Gaudaur al Hamm Vincennes Ind Hamm John McKay Halifax N.S

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Hon Roland Worthington Slen Mr. Butler Commonwealth Washington News McCullough NEW Hampshire Insurance Herbert C. Joyner Berkshire County New Hartford N. Y Great Barrington Joyner Senate Board Frank W. Jones Lynn Essex Stoughton Mass Ninth Essex Jones Democratic City Committee Hayes Dublin University Broad Street Boston School Union Institution For Savings Roxbury Brighton Alpheus B. Alger Mr. Chamberlain Alger Mr. Alger Lowell Harvard Law School Harvard University Josiah G. Abbott Democratic State Committee Fifth Congressional Committee Leopold Morse Cambridge Board of Aldermen John B. Murphy John R. Murphy Charlestown Pilot Newspaper Democratic Paul H. Kendricken Ingalls & Kendricken Ireland Navy Fort Sumter Morris Island Mobile Bay Faragut Board of Aldermen Henry F. Naphen South Boston Mr. Naphen State House Investigation Committee Naphen Boston University Law School William L. Douglas John Jay Whipple Republican State Committee Robinson Mr. Douglas Douglas House of Representatives John J. Hayes Highth Suffolk Boston Bulls Bears Hollis Street Theatre Lotta Humbug Hollis Street Thomas Riley Edward H. Hastings Bijou Green Mr. Rich Joan H. Lee Walter French John Atkins William V. Hutchings E. A. Taft Co. H. Holman Governor Robinson Rockwell John Stetson O’brien A. Schuman Nat Taylor Nat Childs Leander Benjamin Franklin Butler Mr. Childs John Braham William Warren General Butler Offenpach Sullivan Braham Wilkinson Cadwall Katesha John Howson Mr. Howson George Dimias Pish-Tush Hattie Delaro Miss Delaro Sora Laura Clement Rosa Cooke Katisha Ko Ko Boston Museum Thomas Barry William Redmund Boston Theatre M. B. Curtis Besson Ceree Sam Posen Wil Globe Theatre Lotta Thespia Little Nell Marchioness Dick Swiveller Frank Carlysle Frank Carlysle and the Quilp of Mr. P. Aug. Anderson Sally Brass Adelaide Eaton Mlle. Nitouche the Globe Howard Athenaeum Australian Novelty Company Howard Lou Ruze A. J. Mills Billy Carter Charles Diamond Mary Milton Austin Sisters Mile Aimee Lucier Brothers Mlle. Lucier Billy Chace Park Theatre Fred Marsden Emily Kean Nettie Shaw Mr. Reed Miss Kean Roland Reed Bijou Theatre Hamelin M. Ad. Neuendorf Mme. Danuschowsky Jarret Edmondson Messrs W. H. Fessenden D. M. Babcock Percy Cooper Gus, Kammerlee Walter Pelham Taber VS George G. Hall Young’s Hotel Adams House Knickerbocker Billy Frazier North Adams Marcellus Baker Scranton Samuel Taylor Bennie Jones Taylor Leiterer Dr. Weld Bath C. B. Harrington Sporting News Church Temperance Society Fisher Hill Nettleton Corporation Counsel Corporation Counsel’s Office Hugh O’brien Fisher Hill Purchase Wilson Fen Common Council J. G. Siegert & Sons Frank Wyman Albert Bertwell Ossipes N.H
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