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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1888

Page

5

New England Congressman Contenders for Navy Post

Washington scene shows talk of appointing Representative Boutelle of Maine as Secretary of the Navy, a leading figure on naval affairs and a Blaine ally. Rumors also place Senator Dolph in line for Secretary of the Interior amid cabinet reshuffles. Sackville-Wests and Chamberlains depart Washington for New York en route to a steamer voyage with judges, ministers, and dignitaries seen on the platform.

Washington Sprcray New England Representative Boutelle Maine Navy Boutelle Naval Service House Committee On Naval Affairs Blaine Harrison Pacific Slope California Dolph Interior Amalia Whitney Adele Grant Bonaparte Cameron Royston Arthur Herbert Count Sala de Favara L. Z

Weakness of Scout Gunboat Reported Sinking Stern

The stern of the English gunboat Scout has sunk considerably and the rear frames show weakness. This structural flaw gains importance as new navy gunboats Veccuma, Bennington and others imitate the English design. Our minister to Spain, Mr. Perry Belmont, took his oath and received credentials and instructions.

Veccuma Bennington Spain Perry Belmont

Cashier Missing as Daily News Safes Reported Open

O Carleton Sunde, cashier of the New York Daily News, has not been seen since Wednesday at 11 am. A large safe is broken and another was being opened by machinists. Sunde is believed to have fled to Canada with about $10,000 after ten years in the post.

New York O’carleton Sunde The Daily News Brooklyn Sunde Rown Canada E. P. Alexander Thomas L. James W. 8S. Chaplin Robert Louis Stevenson Thomas Bailey Aldrich Jean Francois Millet T. S. Perry Fayoum Egypt Clarence Coowe Nakagawa Japan William Elliot Griffis Thor Sir Walter Scott Andrew D. Whillites Charles Lamb James T. Fields America Leroy M. Yale Aylwin Creighton Lake St. John Robert Grant Florida Harvard University Scribner's Magazine H. C. Short Sarah Orne Jewett Octave Thane T. R. Sullivan George H. Jessop Margaret Crosby J. E. Curran Brander Matthews

Public Institutions Hearing Reveals Irregularities at City Hall

City Hall heard charges against the board of directors of public institutions with Councilman Sidney Cushing as chief witness. Testimony identified suspect transactions and questioned oversight. Details covered plumbing bills tied to Long Island work and inquiries into Santry’s involvement and wealth. The session adjourned after readings from Dr. Durgin and Dr. Richardson on Deer Island sanitation.

Sidney Cushing Board of Directors of Public Institutions City Hall Gargan Deer Island Long Island Dennis A. Horgan Common Council Benjamin Whiting John P. Santry Whiting Pillsbury Mr. Santry Alderman Murphy Santry Swan Auditor’s Department J.G. Mungoven Gargan Read Durgin Richardson

Generous Public Bequests From Local Wills

In Suffolk County Probate Court the late Isaac W. Nute’s will outlines $265,000 in gifts for Milton including $50,000 for district schools, $10,000 for an Orthodox Congregational Church chapel, $30,000 for chapel support, $50,000 for Milton’s poor, and $125,000 for a high school and library named the Nute High School and Library. Sarah H. Kent’s bequests allocate $500 each to two organizations and split the remainder equally.

Isaac W. Nute Suffolk County Milton Orthodox Congregational Church Sife Hich Nute High School Sarah H. Kent Women’s Board of Missions Boston Children’s Friend Society

Committee Called to Aid Confederate Home Drive

The committee appointed at the Old South Church meeting last Wednesday night to aid in contributions for the Confederate Home at Austin Texas is called to convene at the Old South Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Old South Church Austin Jex

The Sailor Boys of 661 Book Attracts Young Readers

Estes and Lauriat publish The Sailor Boys of 661 by the author of The Boys of 1812. The new boys’ book features abundant illustrations enhancing its attraction and follows the prior season’s popular The Boys of 1812, now reissued in a more affordable edition to reach a broader audience.

Estes & Lauriat America J. Russel Lowery J. Russell Soley Warreben F. Ketloca Lancou Little One Wintian T. ApaMs Oliver Optic Andrew Ato Antipodes Siam Vassar France Paris Marzanere W. Champney Champ DeNeuville

Refinery Plans Winter Shutdown and Repairs

The Standard Sugar Refinery, part of the Sugar Trust, will shut down for several weeks for repairs at the East Boston Boston area facilities. After completion operations resume briefly before a contemplated extension and repairs at the nearby Continental refinery in South Boston. A large sugar stock and slow winter market, influenced by Louisiana crop and river freights, explain the curtailment.

Standard Sugar The Sugar Trust Boston East Continental South Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Ohio New Orleans

Straws From State Street Market Report

The New York market showed wide fluctuations with early weakness but undercurrents of buying. Northwest common stock rose on a 3 percent dividend announcement while southwestern settlement hopes buoyed sentiment. Local notes mention Mackintosh breaks and Atchison strength as a bear market rally potential loomed. Oregon Transcontinental notes and coal ventures featured prominently with new collieries and rail feeder plans outlined. A pension-seeker walked from Kansas to Salem to obtain evidence at City Hall.

New York Coombs Northwest Northwest Common Kansas Salem City Hall Anderson Wenham

Obituary notices from Greater Boston area dates

A batch of obituaries and death notices from November reports across Massachusetts cities and nearby regions notes numerous deaths. Names include Huliah Loring Brokenshire Francis A Chase Isabel G Cooper Mary C Dwyer Edward F Hanley Bridget Kelley Ruth M Leathe Charles J Lewis Mary Isabella Lyman Susan F McNulty Mary Gertrude Perry Julia M Pike Joseph Skinner Edward Dexter Sohier Albert Stoddard Humphrey Sullivan William Furber Hattie Gertrude Woodbury and others with ages ranging from infancy to 71. Funeral details and places of residence or death are listed for several entries.

Brokenshire Colorado Springs Huliah Loring Brokenshire East Milton Mass Chase South Boston Francis A. Chase Cooper Melrose Isabel G Henry Jessie A. Cooper Dwyer Brookline Mary C. Dwyer James Bridget Dwyer Hanley Charlestown Edward F Lucinda E. Hanley Hill San Francisco S. Hill Kelley Jamaica Plain Bridget P Peter Kelley Leathe Woburn Ruth M. Leathe Lew Charles J. Lewis Cathedral of the Holy Cross Lyman Montreal Canada Mary Isabella Lyman Frederick G. Lyman John M. Goodwin Kiddeford McNulty Susan F John J. McNulty Perry Mary Gertrude Edward J Sarah E. Perry Pike West Newton Julia M Herbert A. Pike Winthrop Street Boston & Albany Boston Skinner Humphrey Sullivan Vinal Cambridge William Furber Charles A Helen F. Vinal Whiting Newport R. I Florence Augusts Whiting Charles l. Green New York Woodbury Malden Hattie Gertrude A. Frank Stellie Woodbury

Auction Sales at Local Theatres and Venues

Listings show matinee and evening performances at Hollis Street Theatre Loston Museum Globe Theatre Loston Theatre Nickelodeon Howard Athena Cyclorama and Grand Opera House. The roster includes Lord Chumley Shenandoah Kellogg English Opera Company Terry the Swell The Battle of Gettysburg Mixed Pickles and other stage and museum programs with afternoon and evening showings.

Hollis Street Lord Chumley Loston Museum Shenandoah Feece Park Pen Globe Theatre Still Alarm Loston Theatre Kellogg English Opera Company the Nickelodeon Court Street Howard Athen Terry the Swell Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg

Notable Nervine Tonic Claims From Old Ad Copy

An 19th century advertisement touts a tonic that supposedly nerves the weary arm and strengthens tired limbs. It claims to cure neuralgia rheumatism heart palpitations nervous debility memory loss paralysis numbness tremors hot flashes hysteria and even epilepsy while easing indigestion constipation and kidney disease.

Dr Greene offers free consultation and book on Nervous Diseases

Dr Greene, renowned nerve cure specialist at 34 Temple Place Boston, provides free in person or letter consultations. His new book Facts Worth Knowing is sent free by mail to any address.

Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

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