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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1889

Page

5

Reform Talk and New Bench Honors Prompt Post Office Debate

Washington reports whether the civil service rules will extend to the railway mail and post office inspectors. Clarkson backs exempting inspectors. Rathbone urges reform but supports limited testing. The piece notes political framing and historical actions by Cleveland on classification and reform.

Supreme Bench Postmaster Corse Washinctron Sprechau Wanamaker Postoffice Inspection Service Civil Service Postoffice Department Clarkson Post Rathbone Post Office Cleveland Civil Service Commissioners Cleve Jane Civil Service Commission

Candidates for the Supreme Bench

The piece outlines an extended field for the Supreme Court vacancy. It highlights Judge George W. McCrary of Iowa backed by Justice Miller and Iowa Republicans, Henry Hitchcock of St. Louis, David Brewer of Leavenworth, Kan., Judge J. H. Doyle of Toledo, and two Michigan judges Alfred Russell and Brown. It notes Attorney-General Miller as a potential later appointee and discusses geographic balance.

Supreme Bench Supreme Court George W. McCrary Iowa Justice Miller Congressman Henderson McCrary Congress Judge McCrary Missouri Henry Hichcock St. Louis American Bar Association Secretary Noble David Brewer Leavenworth Kan Ohio J. H. Doyle Toledo Supreme Court of Ohio Doyle Seraven National Convention of Commercial Bodies Waite Michigan Alfred Russell Detroit Brown Miller Department of Justice

Opera Star Sings Ave Maria in Presbyterian Service

Emma Juch's performance of Ave Maria at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant causes shock among Washington society. The crowd included the President and family, and an elder's horror at the Roman Catholic hymn sparks debate about ceremony ritual and tradition.

Emma Juch Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Emma Juci Gounod Washington Miss Judh Mary Jesus

Presbyterian elders seek doctrine details from visiting singer

In a Presbyterian church a visiting singer is invited to perform while elders plan to scrutinize her proposed doctrine and determine the nature of the spiritual message she would convey.

Improving Boston's Postal Facilities

A letter to Postmaster Corse authorizes raising the Boston Post Office clerical force to 12500 dollars per year. Six clerks at sub stations, others for city delivery and mailing, and two for fast mail service from the West will ride postal cars Boston to Springfield to sort mail for same day carriage. The Albany fast mail train arrives after 8 PM and, if sorted, enables same day delivery to merchants. This expansion follows Corse's recent capital visit.

Boston Corse Springfield Albany General Corse

Greenhalge Helps Constituents In Rainy Day Errands

Congressman Greenhalge of Lowell braved heavy rain to assist constituents at departments. He met bureau heads and advocated for neighbors seeking positions while avoiding public building site controversy due to family ties. He has not stated his stance on the collectorship contest but may back Abbott Lawrence.

Greenhalge Congressman Greenhalge Lowell Abbott Lawrence

Republican plan to repeal Civil Service Law gains backing

Rep. Houk of Tennessee drafts a bill to repeal the civil service law while retaining examinations. He seeks department head control instead of the Civil Service Commission and is backed by Republican members including Sherman, Hall, and Ewart who oppose reform.

Houk Tennessee Civil Service Commission Sherman New York Hall Minnesota Ewart North Carolina

Rockport Postmaster Fight Eyed by Admiral Ally

Admiral Ally urged James H. Magoon for Rockport Missouri postmaster but faced strong papers for P. B. Cooper and R. H. Carey. Current postmaster Captain Gerry is a soldier and Carey indicated no desire for the job while Gerry remains.

Rockport Admiral Ally Post Office Department James H. Magoon P. B. Cooper R. H. Carey Captain Gerry Carey Gerry

Ex Governor Cheney Visits City Along With Family

Ex Governor Cheney of New Hampshire is in the city and will return home tomorrow with Mrs Cheney and Mrs C H Fish their daughter. Mrs Cheney has been with her sister Mrs Fairley at Bennings for the week past.

Cheney New Hampshire C. H. Fish Fairley Bennings

Fishermen Protest US Consul Behavior at Canadian Ports

A Nova Scotia to Cape Cod era dispute outlines complaints against US Consuls at Canso Barrington and Souris over shipboard care of sick seamen. Captain Collins charges neglect by Consul Carlton of Souris during a three week illness, alleging improper board arrangements and price discrepancies.

Giovucester United States Canadian Consul Hart Canso Bartie Pierce Lambert Grace C. Hadley John Collins C. C. Carlton Souris P. E Collins Dr. McIntyre Carlton Massachusetts Prince Edward Island J. H. French Harris Consul Robinson Blaine

Record of contributions for Metlakahtla fire loss in Alaska

The undersigned acknowledges further contributions to cover the loss of the steam saw mill and other personal property destroyed by fire at Metlakahtla Alaska. The total loss for building and contents amounts to 12000. Previously acknowledged receipts total 3067.03. New subscriptions include gifts from Ladies of Educational Club West Newton 5.25 Miss Marsh 2.00 Miss C Thayer Roxbury 2.00 Joseph S Fay Woods Trooe Sea 3.00 Women’s National Indian Association Jamaica Plain branch 0.50 The Hon Charles Robinson West Division 125.00 Total receipts 8851.28 Forwarded this day Nov 15 1889 784.25 Edward I Thomas Treasurer Boston No 4 Sears building or P O Box 5127

Metlakahtla Alaska Mercier Ladies of Educational Club West Newton Miss Marsh BN Imcmp C. Thayer Roxbury Joseph S. Fay Wood Trou Sea Women’s National Indian Association Jamaica Plain Massachusetts Indian Association

Boots and Shoes Price List From G. W. Simmons & Co

In boots and shoes, as in everything else worn by men, youths or boys, something can be saved by purchasing of G. W. Simmons & Co., 32 to 44 North street, as a glance at their price list in today's paper will show.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Handsome Rooms and Revere Ouse Dinner Parties

Advertises stylish dining spaces at the Revere Ouse offering dinner parties for any size, with refined rooms and chef services.

Revere Ouse

Democratic Club in Massachusetts Contemplates Expanded Structure

Vice-President Harvey N. Collison presided at the Young Men's Democratic Club meeting. A five member nominating committee was set for officers to be elected at the annual December meeting, with plans for a dinner honoring the state ticket and invitations to national club leaders. A proposal to open branches in cities and large towns was debated, with initial doubt from Collison but renewed discussion by Henry M. Cross. Several local professionals and officials were elected as new members, including George Loringriggs, Harry E. Clifford, George F. Colman, John A. Duggan, and others from Boston, Scituate, Quincy, Dorchester, and beyond.

Harvey N. Collison Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Ira C. Hersey Messrs. Russell Corcoran Cross Club George Loringriggs Brookline Harry E. Clifford Boston George F. Colman Wotear John A. Duggan Quincy & Boston Street Railway Quincy Edward Plymouth William H. Rogers North Attleboro Chester Sherman Scituate Charles Warren Dedham George Elliot Wight Townsend

Cambridge Club Protest Over New Social Club Name

About 100 Cambridge Club members dined at Youngs with Mr. J. M. W. Hall presiding. Discussion centered on the legality of a recently established Cambridge social club adopting the Cambridge name and a conference committee was appointed to approach the new club. Proceedings included remarks by Mr. W. E. Russell and others, plus talks by Mr. Hastings and Alvin G. Clark on local railroads and telescope glass.

Cambridge Club Young’s J. M. W. Hall Cambridge George Close Messrs Dudley Holton Hooper Hale Monroe W. E. Russell Close Conference Committee Chester W. Kingsley Hammond Bancroft Russell R. D. Evans American Rubber Company W.E. Russell Porter Tilton Hastings Alvin G. Clark Alvin Clark & Son of

Journalism pros and cons discussed by BU Alumni group

The Beta Chapter of the Boston University Alumni Association met in the trustees room at 12 Somerset Street with William W. Warren presiding. Elizabeth D. Hanscom spoke on women in journalism and Miss Alice Blackwell weighed reform journalism's benefits and drawbacks in a lively informal discussion.

Boston University Alumn W Association Trustees Somerset Street William W. Warren Emily L. Clark Delphi Exploration Fund Warren Elizabeth D. Hanscom Golden Rule Sallie Joy White The Post New England Women’s Press Association Irving Fox Boston Courier Alice Blackwell Woman’s Journal

Kitchin and Sircom Wedding in Barbadoes and Boston

In this city on Nov 14 at the bride parents residence David J Kitchin of Barbadoes W J to Blanche Miriam Sircom of Boston and on Nov 16 at West Acton A F Mead to Theodosia Bertha Wright both of Acton by Rev R H Howe and Rev I C Knowlton respectively.

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