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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1889

Page

5

Tracy to push ten new cruisers and expanded navy plan

Secretary Tracy will back ten new cruisers with about 40 000 tons total and assign tonnage and design to a naval board. He seeks to raise enlisted ranks to about 10 000, add shipyards in Boston and San Francisco, and create three Pacific coaling stations with improved equipment.

Washington Tracy Whitney Navy Department Congress Congressional Fish Commission Coast Survey Naval Academy Torpedo School Navy Yards Naval Board Oston San Francisco Boston Pacific Samoa Hawaii United States Apia Department New York Bureau of Provisions and Clothing

Canton Letter Writer Seeks Influence in Speaker Fight

A Canton, Massachusetts, legislator, Hon. Elijah A. Morse, is accused of sending letters to rival candidates, including Burrows and Cannon, suggesting committee placements and backing, while denying a broad endorsement. Burrows confirms a letter proposing committees, Morse denies promising support. Cannon says no letters passed between them.

Canton Elijah A. Morse Mr. Reed Major McKinley Congressman Morse Massachusetts Rising Sun Congressman Burrows Mr. Morse Mass Michigan Morse Burrows Canton Statesman Cannon Timois

Resignations at the Pension Office Shakeup

William S Brock of the District of Columbia 1800 clerk in the Pension Office has been removed He was chief of the office during part of General Black s administration The resignations of J Edgar Engle of Pennsylvania the assistant chief of the record division and George A Bond of</s>

Williams. Brock District of Columbia Brock General Black J. Edgar Engle Pennsylvania George A. Bond

Pension Office scandal prompts suspensions and dismissals

In the Western division of the Pension Office two clerks face halted pensions after re ratings. Commissioner Tanner demanded restitution for the misdrawn funds, but the men claim they cannot repay. General Raum ordered future payments stopped until the alleged overpayments are recovered, while Secretary Noble resists appeals and pursues likely dismissals for all pensions drawn outside the regular process.

Pennsylvania Pension Office Tanner Raum Noble

Duty on moulded glass discs in Boston customs

Assistant Secretary Tichenor directed Boston customs to stop admitting free of duty moulded glass discs with polished edges used to claim defect-free status. The department rules these items are properly dutiable as either glass manufactures or glass cut articles.

Tichenor Boston

Presidential Appointments Include Philadephia Officers

The President made several appointments today in Philadelphia. Thomas J. Powers of Pennsylvania was named naval officer of customs in the district of Philadelphia. John J. Ridgway of Pennsylvania was named surveyor of customs in the district of Philadelphia.

Thomas J. Powers Pennsylvania District of Philadelphia John J. Ridgway

Treasury Surplus Totals $48 Million After Pension Deductions

Government receipts amount to $23,000,000 this month while expenditures reach $10,000,000 leaving a preliminary surplus of $13,000,000. Pension payments will cut this by $8,500,000 bringing the month’s surplus to $48,000,000 as announced by the Treasurer.

Treasury

Silver Price Advances in London to Four Forty Four Pence

The Mint director notes London silver rises to 444d per ounce, a multi year high. The standard silver dollar values at 74.7 cents.

Mint London

Republican Caucus Called for Fifty-First Congress

Republican Representatives elect to the Fifty first Congress will hold a caucus at noon Saturday Nov 30 to nominate candidates for Speaker clerk doorkeeper postmaster and chaplain.

Straws From State Street on Market Rise and Reorganization

The New York market closed with strength near the end as Cotton Oil rose on certificates deposited signaling a successful reorganization. Wisconsin Central is touted as the cheapest stock based on intrinsic merit with a growing territory, while Sugar, Reading, Atchison and Oregon Short Line show dynamic moves. News of Lamson treasury activity is denied and plans for a Thomson-Houston plant at East Chattanooga are reported alongside evolving rail and electric transport ventures.

New York Shorts Wisconsin Central Lst Northern Pacific Reading D. O. Mills Corbin Maxwell and Wormser Thomson-Houston Electric Welding Company East Chattanooga Tenn

Melodies From Nature by Wordsworth Setting England in Verse

Worpsworth presents a photogravure illustrated edition of Wordsworth scenes from his home and England, with original designs by Hiram Barnes. Quarto cloth price five dollars, full morocco eight dollars. A charming memorial of the poet and Merrie England in the Lake District.

Worpsworth Hiram Barnes Morocco England Wordsworth Elizasets Stuart Phelps Mary Cecelia Spaulding Miss Phelps Florida Miss Spaulding Land of Flowers Miletus Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer F. C. Small Bulwer Small Paris

Wyndham Towers Praise From Major Papers

Critics call Aldrich a versatile writer whose work blends history and passion with graceful style. The Boston Advertiser lauds his vivid human passions and masterful craft, the New York Tribune praises clear thought and delicate phrasing, and the Boston Post highlights his twin talents as storyteller and poet.

Aldrich Boston Advertiser New York Tribune

The First Countess of Wessex and Other Works

A catalog style listing of works and authors including The First Countess of Wessex by Thomas Harpy with light illustrations by Remnmart and Parsons, A Golden Wedding by Ruth McEnery Stuart with Frost illustrations, and multiple other titles with author and illustrator credits.

Countess of Wessex Thomas Harpy C. S. Remnmart Alfred Parsons Ruth McEnery Stuart A. B. Frost Mary E. Wilkins C. D. Wetpon M. E. M. Davis Miedusa’s Head F. D. Mitter H. W. McVickar Captain Ball Saran Ornee Jewett C. S. Reinwart

Publishers Offer Mail Order Book Sale

For sale by all Booksellers Sent by mail post paid on receipt of price by the Publishers.

READY TODAY CINQ MARS EDITION BRINGS ILLUSTRATED VIGNY CLASSIC

Alfred de Vigny’s Conspiracy under Louis XIII translated by Hazlitt. Two volumes cloth binding with thirteen large etchings by Gaujean and numerous in text illustrations. Published by Little, Brown & Co Boston priced six dollars net.

Louis XIII Alfred de Vigny William Hazlitt Gaujean A. Davant Bulwer

Marriages Recorded in Boston and Nearby Towns

Notices show multiple marriage registrations including Charles H Blankenburg and Lusilla Algee of Boston on Nov 21 by Rev M K Deming in this city. Woodbury Jones and Amelia Johnston of Westboro wed Nov 15 by Rev Walcott Fay. Harlem Lawrence wed Martha E in a Nov 20 ceremony. Everett A Marsh of Boston wed Mabelle Alger of Cambridge on Nov 20 conducted by Rev W S Alexander.

Death notices from Boston area obituaries November entries

Obituary notices list multiple deaths with locations including South Braintree Roxbury Portland Chelsea and Jamaica Plain. Names include Martin Bannon Thomas Cahill James Foley Katherine Gordon Orrin Hamilton Alexander Johnston Judge Pond Jane Roberts Henry Siders Richard Sisson Susan Thaxter and Charles M Wolcott with ages from 34 to 88 and funeral details for Katherine Gordon at 11 Lambert Avenue Roxbury on Monday at noon.

Hamilton Portland Orrin Hamilton Johnston Chelsea Alexander Y. R. Johnston Pond Ae Pond Roberts Jamaica Plain Jane Roberts William B. Roberts Siderks Hingham Henry Siders Sisson Portsmouth R. L Richard Sisson Thaxter South Boston Susan Thaxter Wolcott Fishkill-on-Hudson Charles M. Wolcott

West End railroad scheme details emerge

An old report of a West End plan intensifies as rumors claim the company bought out Ames to reimburse last year’s elevated road charter fight. The figure whispered ranges from 25 000 to 40 000 dollars, and a prominent city figure is said to be approached to obtain a legislative charter.

West End Ames

Steamer Manhattan Sunk Off Maryland Coast

The revenue steamer Manhattan sank after a collision with a four masted schooner off Fenwick Island Light. Captain Jenney and fourteen crew members reached New London with the dead Chief Engineer Hayden. One drowning occurred during lifeboat escape. other crew and three passengers may be saved.

New London Conn Dexter Jenney Old Dominion Line Manhattan Hayden New York West Point Fenwick Island Light Maryland Empire City Fearless Simpson Lumber Company Umpqua Bar Astoria George Marshall James Hill Keating

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Aids Recovery

Dr Lorenzo Waite of Pittsfield Mass reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for about eight weeks to treat a patient with nervous prostration and dyspepsia. After exclusion of other remedies the patient improved from extreme emaciation, stomach irritable to liquids and solids, and an experienced physician called in declared the case incurable. The acid phosphate led to restoration of health.

Horsford Lorenzo Waite Pittsfield Mass

Girt Epc Train Praised by New England Routiners

The 5 p.m. Shore Line Express to New York is dubbed Girt Epc by travelers. Observers claim the rival service is the finest in New England, highlighting competition on the line.

New York New England

Mr. Cable Tales Highlight Creole Life in Past Century

Published today the tales weave common interest through vivid glimpses of French Creole civilization from past and present centuries. Illustrations accompany the text with notable curiosity.

The Silent South Revised and Enlarged Edition

Guorex W. Cable expands his social problem study with ex Senator Johnston and E A Orr letters. Open letters discuss the convoy of social issues in the South and the convict lease system.

Guorex W. Cable South Cable John W. Johnston Richmond E. A. Orr Atlanta

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