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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1889

Page

5

Informal Conference Doubts Over Permanent President At Conference

Debates at the informal conference center on the presidency question with delegates welcomed by John B Henderson and Senor Romero. Blaine is favored by many, Trescott declines, Romero could lead if chosen. War and artillery aides Bourke and Lemley accompany the delegation for tours and duties.

John B. Henderson Misouri Senor Romero T. Jefferson Cooldge Blaine Harrison Normandie Diplomatic Corp West Point Trescott Romero Secretary of War Jom G. Bourke Third Cavalry Henry R. Lemley Third Artillery Bourke Cleveland Lemley United States of Colombia Hern Distrié

Minister Douglass Leaves City for Hayti on Kearsarge

Minister Fred Douglass departed at 9 40 this morning by train to New York to sail on the United States steamer Kearsarge for Hayti in his diplomatic post Mrs Douglass accompanied him at Pennsylvania Station a farewell simple and cordial The Kearsarge is set to sail from New York tomorrow morning Official correspondence reveals changes in ship assignments and a delay on Ossipee due to boilers issues prompting reshuffling to send Douglass via the Kearsarge

Douglass Fred Douglass New York United States Kearsarge Hayti Pennsylvania

Honduran Envoy Zelaya Seeks Closer Ties With U S

The Honduran envoy Jeronimo Zelaya presented credentials to Secretary Blaine in Washington. Zelaya announced Honduras supports US initiated arbitration to ensure peace and progress, seeking stronger commercial bonds and mutual profit. President responded that friendship would deepen via shared aims and policies.

Honduras United States Senor Don Jeronimo Zelaya Blaine Zelaya America Republic of Mr. Zelaya

Arrival of Our Minister to Mexico

Mrr Thomas Ryan the United States minister to Mexico arrived in the city this morning. He is away from his post for sixty days and his return is partly for conferring with Secretary Blaine and the President on the lead ore question and U S policy. The delegates to the International American Congress have influenced his Washington visit.

Mexico Thomas Ryan United States Blaine International American Congress Washington

Public Debt Estimate Shows Drop Since September

The Treasury Department reports an estimated decrease of 13.5 million dollars in the public debt from September 1 to today. This decline reflects lower outstanding obligations and improved fiscal metrics across the government.

Treasury Department

New polling places fixed by Salem election committee

Salem voters will use Hose 1 house on Derby street Precinct 1 Town Hall Precinct 2 and Hamilton Hall for Precinct 6 plus 134 Boston street and 110 North street for Precinct 12 A $700 appropriation funds polling place fit up Gorna to New York limited ticket offer via Stonington line includes reclining chair and Park Square trains depart daily except Sunday Tickets and staterooms available at 214 Washington Street

Salem SpecrAu Alderment Committee On Elections Hose Derby Street Town Hall Hamilton Hall Boston Street North Street New York Stonington Ress Park Square Station Washington Street

Tracks Move Through Boston Common Debate Renews

Editorial discussion on relocating West End road tracks along Tremont and Boylston to curbside beside the Common prompts varied opinions from Tremont and Boylston street property owners and tradesmen. Businessmen foresee improved carriage access, reduced carriage wear, and diminished risk from runaway horses, with possible effects on property values. City hearing on the case comes this week as officials scrutinize the West End company’s hurried pole erection for electric service.

West End Tremont Boylston C. A. Cotting Boylston Streets City Hall Boylston Street

The French Republic discussed at Massachusetts society meeting

Mr George Makepeace Towle addressed the Massachusetts Society for the Promotion of Good Citizenship at the Odd South Meeting House. He outlined reasons to study France in 1889, noted the Paris exposition, and cited the recent general election for Deputies as a test of republican sturdiness. He described the French constitution, the presidency, cabinet, and electoral reforms, and contrasted with England, Australia, and Italy. He praised France’s stability, warned of earlier fears, and highlighted social harmony under the republic.

George Makepeace Towle Massachusetts Society For the Promotion of O'd South French Republic Edward E. Hale Towle France Paris Senate Chamber of Deputies England Australia Jaly General Boulanger Giermany

Batterson shoots self at New England Monument Company

New York on September 30 William R Batterson forty two shot himself at the New England Monument Company's Broadway office. A note directs telegraph to James G Batterson Hartford Conn. Cremation is my last wish and no religious services. James G Batterson is president of the Travellers Insurance Company of Hartford and owner of Westerly quarries.

New York William R. Batterson New England Monument Company Broadway James G. Batterson Hartford Conn W. R. Batterson Travellers’ Insurance Company of Westerly

Auction Sales Today and Obituaries Across the City

AUCTION SALES TODAY LISTS 10 A M SALES FOR Vruit-Horatio Harris & Co. Also notices multiple deaths from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 across Boston area including Buckingham Bacon Carleton Curtis Clarke and others with ages from 25 to 92 and funeral details for Frances Putnam and Jane Wentworth. Includes Elizabeth Lord and Margaret Slattery among listed obituaries.

Buckingham Milton Mary A. Buckingham Bacon Etretat France Elizabeth Lord Henry Bacon Carpenter R Oxboro Edson Carpenter Curtis Needham Harriot &. Curtis Carleton Lawrence Frances E. Putnam Charles Greenleaf Carleton Trinity Congregational Church Wsuagat Hall Charlotte Habicht Joseph Hall Jackson Boston Susan George G. Jackson Jennings Charlestown William H. Jennings Kidder Alston Luella B Shares A. Kidder Lowe Plymouth Mass Samuel G. Lowe Lewis G Joanna J. Lowe Muller Egleston Square Daniel Muller McDonald Somerville G. A. McDonald Mansfield Frederic Louis John Mansfield Meaney William Meaney Manning William Hobba Manning Maronette Mich Waterhouse Street Cambridge Otis Lynn George W. Otis Richarlrson Everett Louisa Richardson Wakefield Slattery East Boston Margaret John Slattery Wentworth South Boston Jane Ss. Wentworth H. K. Wentworth Wales Dedham Mary Wales Asa B. Wales North Andour Weymouth

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