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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1886
Page
5
Washington October 8 reports John M. Corse chosen postmaster of Boston, replacing Edward Tobey. The change, urged by Boston Democrats and welcomed by many officials, follows Tobey’s suspension amid concerns of inefficient office management. Corses’s appointment wins praise from Massachusetts politicians and reflects reformist civil service tendencies in the Cleveland administration.
Opinion in town centers on President Cleveland appointing General John M. Corse postmaster of Boston. Despatches confirm the selection, with praise from General Collins, Senator Andrew, General Grant, and multiple independent leaders who cite Corse’s broad experience, reform principles, and fitness to manage large offices and men.
General Corse is said to be unknown to Tobey and his son as postmaster and assistant. The Boston office moved from 940000 to over 1 500000 in yearly gross receipts since 1876 and ranks near Chicago and Philadelphia. Civil service began in 1879 but did not alter management much, and the appointment was unsolicited, linked indirectly to early Indian service and ties to Grant and Jewell.
General Corse, born April 27, 1835 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, came from a Huguenot Virginia lineage. He studied Burlington public schools, West Point, and Albany Law School, practiced in Burlington, then served in the Civil War. He joined the Sixth Iowa Infantry as major after Fort Sumter and fought in Missouri, later becoming judge advocate and inspector general on General Pope's staff.
Mr Powderly delivers the Knights of Labor annual address in Richmond Virginia where 710 of 755 delegates are present. The convention approves a report on the Home Club of New York and creates a committee to study Powderlys remarks on youth training and citizenship. The order pledges support in eliminating discrimination from the state constitution and denies Canadian delegation plans and church interference claims.
Commissioner Sparks rules the French grant provides a complete title to lands around New Orleans including Carrollton area, Metairie Ridge cemetery, race course, Shell Road and railroad. Adverse claimants argued state grants, but decision holds lands private since mid 1800s, protected by 1803 treaty. Property value runs into several million dollars.
Charleston district reports three shocks at Summerville last night with no injuries or damage. A slight morning tremor was felt in Charleston at five o'clock, not widely reported. An unfounded Savannah railway quake report was denied. In San Dixco California a sharp 4 AM quake occurred, vibrations east to west with no damage.
An advertisement states rupture breach or hernia treatment with permanent cures or no pay. It promises worst cases guaranteed and offers a pamphlet and references for 10 cents in stamps from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main St, Buffalo, N Y.
An assortment of 19th century patent remedies appears with brief pricing. Male's Honey Cough Cure at 50c and 1 dollar, Glenn's Sulphur Soap for skin care, Cernan Corn Remover for corns and bunions, LLL Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown, Pire's Toothache Drops promising relief in one minute, and Rean's Rheumatic Pills advertised as a sure cure.
Chicago Oct 6 Nearly 8000 packing house workers walk out after notices set ten hours for a day starting Oct 11. Armour Co Morrell John Morrell Hickey Cudahy International Provision Anglo American see heavy violence as Pinkerton guards, police, and strikers clash. Knights of Labor attorney states the strike aims to keep existing agreements and protest against packers not honoring them.
The Hon. Austin F. Pike United States Senator from New Hampshire collapsed from heart disease while talking with a railroad official on his Franklin farm. Born October 16, 1819 in Hebron, he practiced law in Franklin after study in local schools and at Plymouth and Newbury academies. He served in the New Hampshire House, then as State Senator including a term as senate president, and directed the Republican State Committee before holding public office again in 1865. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday.
Captain James P. Arthur a noted shipmaster dies of cancer at his home in South Braintree at 87. Born in Hamburg he served in the Buenos Aires navy during the independence war and in the US navy as an able seaman. He later commanded the California and Brooklin 26, helped exhibit the first American hazy in California, and made ten California voyages. He left a widow with no children, had been ill for fifteen years, and faced financial decline from bad investments. He was longtime member of St. Pauls Lodge F A M in South Boston and well loved by sailors and owners alike.
The Rev Jonathan G Leavitt a respected Congregational pastor of Webster Massachusetts died at the residence of George L Damon Nantasket on Thursday at age 53 He was born in Bucksfield Maine and previously served in Orono and New Gloucester Maine He had been settled in Webster for four or five years and leaves a widow and one son.
Entertainment listings show Shadows of a Great City at Boston Theatre with afternoon and evening showings. Harbor Lights plays at the Boston Museum with 7 45 pm shows. Erminie at Globe Theatre also at 7 45 pm. One of Our Girls at Park Theatre with 4 pm and evening performances. Adonis at Hollis Street Theatre in the afternoon. Howard Atheneum features Star Specialty Co with 8 pm shows.
The piece promotes Hurbo ck s Liquid Food as superior raw condensed nourishment endorsed by medical societies. It cites a Brighton 1886 discussion at the British Medical Association calling Murdock's Liquid Food the only raw condensed food free from insoluble matter and urges readers to request the essay and discussion.
Sales at auction this day list 14 30 stocks R Lo Day Co. 12 stocks Franticis Henshaw Co Monday Oct 11 Boots and Shoes Lippincott Son Co Philadelphia Boots and Shoes A S Richards Co New York
A Boston area notice lists several marriage banns and ceremonies dated Oct 4 to Oct 6. Names include Alvas Lawrence and Mary Lawrence, Bates and Mary Howard, Cook and Annie Dorey, Farrington and Cora Hines, Jones and Nellie Blake, Ballard and Lila Parker, Dexter and Edith Cutter, Daniels and Lizzie Allen, Dubois and Kate Brewer, and Heald and Annie Epps. Locations include Charlestown, Boston, Malden, Dorchester, West Newton, Ashby, Melrose, Milford NH, and New South Church.
Obituary notices dated Oct 7 to Oct 8 list Lucy P Barry widow Ed ward Barry 77 Amanda Flint widow Peter Flint Oliver L Gridley 68 William Jaques 73 Dorothy Newhall widow Benjamin F Newhall 79 and Mrs Anna B widow of John W Jr in Saugus Melrose Somerville Portsmouth reflecting local graves and bereavements with ages and dates over several towns.
A lighthearted notice touts a humorous book or periodical described as the jolliest production of wit and humor, priced at 50 cents, inviting readers to enjoy its pages and humor on every page.
A remark on a unique historical item describing an odd book that promises to create a sensation. It is priced at 25 cents and available through G W Dillingham from 33 West 23d Street New York with postage paid on mail orders.
A comparative note lists 40 free beds and examines the results of various milk preparations grain foods Peptonavid foods and beef extracts against Sturdock's Liquid Food. The reference implies a trial or experimental feed assessment with multiple nutritional formulas and an emphasis on outcomes.
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