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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dover
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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.
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Middlesex County
Essex County
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Bristol
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brockton
Boston
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A. D. Gordon
Salem
W. H. Hill
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G. Hoefler
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F. Staniford
Edward M., Cook
C. J. Bott
Somerville
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George Gourley
Homan C. Dunning
W. J. Murray
W. RP. Leydon
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Halifax
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