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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1889

Page

5

That Speakership Back Strength of the Other Contingent

Washington reports the Republican speaker race leaning toward Reed with New England New York Pennsylvania and Pacific Slope solid for him. Western rumors of defections fade as Reed’s camp claims a majority of first and second choices. The piece also notes Colonel Wright’s Massachusetts census work and his plan to deploy similar labor statistics schemes two years after the census.

Washington Soretan Reed New York Pennsylvania New England Pacific Slope West Om Bayne Pittsburg Lodge Mr. Reed Major McKinly

Civil Service Exams Set for New England in 1890

The Civil Service Commission outlines about two hundred exams for departmental and railway mail service in 1890. New England dates include Connecticut New Haven May 12 and Oct 8. Maine Portland May 21 and Sept 25. Boston May 16 for departmental and May 17 for railway mail. Oct 2 and 3 for Boston. Other sites and dates follow. applications must be filed at least six days before east of the Mississippi and longer west. The commission considers limiting applications to curb last moment rush. no final plan adopted.

Civil Service Examinations Civil Service Commission Weshiseton Mississippi River Mississippi New England Connecticut New Haven Aaartford Maine Portland Lthursday Bangor Massachusetts Boston Bosston Springfield New Hampshire Concord Portsmouth Rhode Island Providence Wadzesder Vermont Burlington Rutland

Browne to renew fight against Louisiana lottery in Congress

General Tom Browne of Indiana plans to introduce bills to ban lottery advertisements in Territories and the District of Columbia and to stop sending lottery matter through the mails. He notes a judiciary committee report in the previous Congress and seeks action, claiming the lottery deceives thousands and enriches operators while many buyers cannot afford the loss.

Tom Browne Indiana Territories District of Columbia Judiciary Committee Gnas House Post Office Committee Browne

Reunion of Survivors of the Thirty Fourth Congress

The group of survivors who backed General Banks for Speaker plans a February 3 reunion next year marking his 1856 election anniversary. Ex Senator Oragin of New Hampshire leads the association and will consult with General Banks Senator Sherman and Senator Morrill on arrangements when Congress meets.

General Banks Oragin New Hampshire Association of Survivors Congress Sherman Morrill

Statistics of Manufactures and National Labor Bureau Plans

Colonel Wright aims to expand Massachusetts style annual manufacturing statistics nationwide. He supports a two year reporting system to gauge production trends, replacing vague aggregates with clear, comparative data. The move envisions a federal department producing consistent industry insights.

Wright Department of Labor Massachusetts Wadlin Colonel Wright Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor Labor Bureau

Do Cotton Buyers Violate the Law

Secretary of State refers a letter from D L Wright of the Liver pool Cotton Association to the Treasury over alleged alien contract labor law breaches by Townsend Wooley and Co of England. Wright asks if Treasury views the activity as a violation and whether penalties may be remitted for English agents sent before prohibition. The case has been referred to the Norfolk district attorney to pursue a $1000 penalty if warranted.

Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury D. L. Wright Liverpool Cotton Association United States Liverpool Messrs. Townsend, Wooley & Co England Norfolk Wright Treasury Department

Cilbeys Will Winter with General Patterson at 1828 I Street

Mrs. Jacob G. Cilbey of Buckingham Street Cambridge Massachusetts and Major Harry B. Cilbey of Concord New Hampshire will pass the winter at 1828 I Street with General J N Patterson and family.

Capital Jacob G. Cilbey Buckingham Street Cambridge Mass Harry B. Cilbey Concord N. H I Street J. N. Patterson

President appoints Shelmire pension agent in Philadelphia

The President designated William H. Shelmire of Pennsylvania as pension agent at Philadelphia. The appointment assigns him responsibility for pension benefits processing and related duties in the city.

William H. Shelmire Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Atchison Plan Drives Market Confidence And Oddities

The New York market showed irregularity yet underlying strength as Atchison directors expected to declare a successful reorganization. Bonds slid briefly before a hoped higher price range. European buyers and large orders in Atchison 4s boosted sentiment. The bank statement surprised bears with a $9,365,325 surplus driven by loan calls and deposit declines. Local tone improved with bets on Lies noses and gas and electricity trends, while Reading lost a court bid over an elevated Philadelphia railroad.

New York Atchison Securities Atchison New England

Captain John Codman Replies to the Boston Journal in Ship Trade Debate

Captain John Codman argues before readers that the Journal distorts facts on navigation laws and British policy. he cites England’s 1849 repeal, the Clyde trade, and subsidies. He contrasts English and American shipbuilding costs, questions free ship advocacy, and defends domestic producers against protectionist critics.

Boston Journal Tariff Reform League England Liverpool East Boston Yankee Clippers Parliament Congress American Congress Clyde Inman Steamship Company Jay Gould China Glasgow George Gould Atlantic Pacific Mail Steamship Company Scotland Gould Maritime Association Board of Trade Union of Shipping Committee Ingley Knights of Labor House of Representatives Senate Hawser Martingale Deere Journal Captain Sleeper J.C. New York

Newsboys Thanksgiving Dinner at Faneuil Hall

The newsboys and bootblacks will be given their annual dinner at Faneuil Hall on Thanksgiving Day at 12 m. The public is cordially invited and the association directors welcome monetary contributions for this object. Contributions may be sent to Mixer, treasurer, 55 Kilby Street.

Faneuil Hall Association Kilby Stree Eastern Railroad Company The Union Hall Boylston Street Boston Mass Mansfer Francis I, Amory

Nervous Sufferers Urged to Try Dr Greene’s Nervura

The ad describes nervous exhaustion symptoms including fatigue insomnia despondency and weakness and promotes Dr Greene’s Nervura a vegetable remedy sold for $1 per bottle. It cites Mrs Eliza B McFarland of Philadelphia as a testimonial and notes Dr Greene of Boston offers free consultations by letter or in person.

Eliza B. McFarland North Ninth St Philadelphia Penn Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Marriages at Crescent Beach and Cambridge

Notices report three marriage ceremonies. Walter Wyman Cok and Henrietta Marion Jacobs wed at Crescent Beach on November twenty second. George D. Merrill and Julia E. Wilder married at Cambridge on November twenty first. Duncan McGilvray and Cassie McDonald tied the knot in the city on November twenty first.

Cook—Jacobs Crescent Beach J. Barstow Walter Wyman Cok Henrietta Marion Jacobs Natick Mass Merrill—Wilder Cambridge C. W. Biddle D.D George D. Merrill Julia E. Wilder McGilvray—Mcdonald F. J. Murphy Duncan McGilvray Cassie McDonald

Death notices from Cambridgeport and surrounding areas

Deaths listed for Thomas H Brennen at Cambridgeport aged about one year. Elizabeth Callender in Dorchester. Eben H Elms in the city aged 64. Seth J Eames in Watertown. Michael Feeley aged 39. John L Fuller in Ashmont. Robert Bennet of Milton aged 85 plus. Isaac G Holmes aged 3. Mrs Howe of Dover aged 88. Arthur Kiley aged 40. James Kane aged 80. William H Mapes. Elbra White of South Boston aged 53. Mrs W White of South Boston aged 53. Funeral notices for Robert Bennet at King's Chapel.

Robert Herlihy Cambridgeport Isaac G. Holmes Howe Dover Mass Mrs. Howe Ire Botey Kiley Arthur Kiley Kane James Kane William H. Mapes Winsor Elbria W White South Boston

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