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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1889

Page

5

Civil Service Violations and Political Attacks Highlight Campaign Debates

A public critique alleges administration degradation by the Mahone campaign and references Old Ocean's rebuke. Montana’s admission is portrayed as a strategic political move.

Mahone Old Ocean Montana

Virginia and federal officials denounce Mahone era graft

Washington reports civil service commissioners continuing to gather evidence of illegal fundraising in government buildings tied to Mahone’s Virginia governorship bid. Roosevelt and Lyman urge punishment, while critics note Thompson’s past enforcement of civil service laws. At Norfolk Navy Yard a gunboat Petrel prep and Jamestown training ship toilet room failings trigger inquiries and penalties.

Washington Sprcrat Civil Service Commissioners Mahone Virginia Roosevelt Lyman Thompson Boston Colonel Fister Youmans United States Norfolk Navy Yard Petrel Columbia Iron Works Baltimore Norfolk Jamestown

Old Ocean Rebukes the Administration Over Vessel Name Changes

The piece recounts disputed regulations on vessel name changes under the 1881 act, involving T D Sanders and Batcheller. It details the Tonawanda case where Morton rejected and a later Treasury order allowed the change, amid claims the ship was not properly rebuilt, and notes a lost at sea sighting and the Chalmete report nearby.

OLD Ocean T. D. Sanders Batcheller Department South Brooklyn Saw Mill Company of Brooklyn Treasury Department Tonawanda Morton Commissioner of Navigation Buffalo Philadelphia Treasury New York Cape Hatteras

Naval school of application proposed for Newport site

A board proposes consolidating the naval torpedo station, war college, and training station into one Naval School of Application on Goat Island. It recommends a high ranking commander, shipboard practice with fully equipped vessels, four divisions, and reallocating $100,000 for a new building. It also notes epidemic-driven removals from the training ship New Hampshire and plans for their reassignment.

Newport R.1 Naval Service Naval Torpedo Station and War College Naval Training Station Naval School of Application Goat Island Torpedo Station and War College Apulcation War College New Hampshire

Naval training school plan for torpedo station changes

The proposal advises if the ship is infected another vessel be sent to Newport to replace her. It calls for two small tenders built for sixty thousand dollars and for the Lancaster gunnery ship to join the school. It also recommends stopping further development of the torpedo station manufacturing and relocating the gun cotton plant to a safer site.

Newport Lancaster School of Application

Admission of Montana Sparks Presidential Controversy

Democrats and Republicans denounce as a political trick the Presidents action proclaiming Montana a state before the Montana Silver Bow county contest is settled. The move shifts final decision from the Territorial Supreme Court to the State Supreme Court and may affect control of the two Montana Senate seats. Cabinet members debated legality, defended by Attorney General Miller, with possible ties to Russell Roosevelt.

Montana Silver Bow County Territorial Supreme Court State Supreme Court Russell Miller

Navy and Marine Corps Pay Deficiency Report Highlights

Fourth Auditor Lynch informs the Secretary of the Treasury of a $253 464 deficiency in the Navy and Marine Corps pay appropriations for the last fiscal year. The shortfall resulted partly from claims for longevity and service on board receiving ships under recent Supreme Court decisions. He recommends increasing the department's clerical staff.

NAVY Marine Corps Lynch Secretary of the Treasury Supreme Court

Army Death Rate in 1886 Reported by Surgeon General

Surgeon-General John Moore reports 57,654 inquiries were answered from the Rebellion medical record and pension division regarding causes of death and hospital records of invalids. The army death rate for the year stood at 8.15, up from 8.12 last year, with a ten year rate of 10.23 ending December 31, 1886.

John Moore Army

John Boyle O Reilly Delivers Lecture in Washington

John Boyle O Reilly spoke at the National Theatre for St. Peter's new Catholic Church. Irish American figures stood on the platform including Edward A Mose ley, secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission. His talk on Illustrated Irishmen of One Century drew strong applause.

John Boyle O’reilly John Boyle O’ Reilly National Theatre St. Peter’s New Catholic Church Washington Edward A. Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission

President and Cabinet Invited to Boston Maritime Exhibition

The President, his Cabinet, and leading Navy officials were invited to attend the Boston Maritime Exhibition during the squadron's stay. A definite reply is expected in a few days, but acceptance seems doubtful.

Boston Navy Department

Commodore Sicard to be replaced as Chief of Ordnance

Captain Edmund O. Matthews stationed at the Boston Navy Yard is expected to succeed Commodore Sicard as chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. Sicard’s term lasts until January, but the appointment is anticipated next month.

Bureau OF Ordnance Edmund O. Matthews Boston Navy Yard Commodore Sicard Orrick City Hall Boston Cumberland Georges Creek Elk Garden Superintendent of Public Buildings

Unitarian Church in Norton Reopens After Renovation

The First Congregational Unitarian Church of Norton was rededicated after a three month closure and interior updates costing 2000 to 3000 dollars. The program included prayer by Rev G H Hubbard, a Mansfield choir, an historical address by Rev C I Nicholson, and a dedicatory sermon by Rev S C Beach of Dedham.

Mansfield C. I. Nicholson 8. C. Beach Dedham Mr. Beach John Field

Colonel Goodloe Dies From Wounds Suffered in Encounter

Lexington Ky November 10 Colonel William Cassius Goodloe died shortly before noon from wounds received Friday afternoon in the encounter with Colonel Swope.

Goodloe Lexington William Cassius Goodloe Swope

New London Bridge Opens Across Thames Largest in World

The new steel bridge over the Thames at New London is described as the largest of its kind globally. It carries all New York Shore Line traffic, marking a major transit milestone for the region.

Thames New London New York Shore Line

Obituary Notices From Cambridge and Boston Areas

A list of death notices dated November 8 9 and 10 from Cambridge Chelsea Quincy Somerville and surrounding towns records names ages and places of death for Sullivan C Andrews Lilla Brooks Ferdinand J Barnes Martha A Bickford Daniel Collins Johanna A Doyle Helena T Fogarty Margaret S Gabriel Lizzie J Greene Calvin Hartshorn Charles N M Lincoln H Elizabeth Lyon Timothy O Hearn Annie E Parks Mebitable Pope Norton Q Pope William D Porter Thomas Quigley Elizabeth Rogers Mary A Rogers Dorma C Trott Mrs A D Wetmore and others.

Charles N. M. Lincoln Lyon Cambridge Mass H. Elizabeth Lyon O’hearn Mattapan Timothy O’hearn Parks Cambridgeport Annie E. Parks Pop Quincy Mebitable Norton Q. Pope Pork Porter Watertown William D. Porter Thomas Quigley Rogers Elizabeth Rogers South Boston Mary A Andrew Rogers Trott Somerville Dorma C W. J. Trott Wetmore A. D. Wetmore

Market May Be Firming on Atchison Reorganization Hopes

In New York a varied market saw strength in Atchison, Northern Pacific, and Lead while Granger properties slumped. London traded Atchison securities. municipal bonds and savings banks showed demand. Money market firmed with a 12 to 12½ cent premium on New York funds as banks used up surplus. notes for Lamson were denied.

New York Atchison Northern Pacifics Lead Granger St. Paul Atchison Securities Atchison Road London Trustees of the Union Institution For Savings Boston John J. McCluskey

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