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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1889

Page

5

Quay Sees the President and Naval Promotions Discussed

The president, busied with his message, received calls from the Vice-President, Attorney General, General Moore, ex Representative Taylor, the Secretary of War, Commissioner Douglass, U. S. Grant Jr. and Senators Quay and Cameron. Quay and Cameron pressed Philadelphia appointments while Busby sell was named for mint superintendent, with other posts unsettled. General Rosecrans will remain as register of the Treasury, despite Republican pressure for change.

Sparctat Moore Taylor Tennessee Douglass U. S. Grant, Jr Quay Cameron Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wanamaker Leeds Fields Cooper Russell Harrison Walters Harrison Busbysell General Rosecrans White House Register of the Treasury Mhoreover

Major Poole Expected to Succeed Tanner as Pension Commissioner

A Syracuse Ohio? no Syracuse New York resident Major Poole is billed today as the likely successor to the late pension commissioner. A formal offer may wait several days as Senate Hiscock has pushed Poole’s candidacy and Vice President Morton urged the appointment as favorable to New York Republicans.

Major Poole Tanner Syracuse N. Y Senator Hiscock Morton New York State

Duty on Books and Education Society Imports

Mr Agassiz of the Museum of Comparative Zoology in Cambridge urged changes to July 8 instructions on free entry of books for educational societies. Assistant Secretary Tichenor said no modification was needed as the rules protect revenue interests after careful consideration.

Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoollogy Cambridge Treasury Department Tichenor

First Squadron of the New Navy Sets Sail

Rear Admiral Walker prepares to sail with the first squadron of new ships from New York around November 1. The fleet will visit Lisbon and Fayal before a two week crossing to Spain, with steam and sail used aboard and crews kept drilling. The aim is to project naval power abroad and sail around the world to major ports.

Walker New York Lisbon Fayal Spain

Transportation of Government Notes Dispute Over Rates

The United States Express Company's refusal to ship small denomination notes at reduced rates has halted issue of such notes. Treasury officials and the express company dispute whether notes remain government money under contract until delivery to the bank. Secretary Windom seeks Treasury solicitor opinion. prevailing view favors the government.

United States Express Company Washington Treasury Express Company Windom The

Clarkson aide resigns to return to duties at home

Coker Clarkson, son and private secretary to First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson, resigned today to devote time to his father’s correspondence. He leaves the office to complete his preparation for appointed duties and his successor has not yet been named.

Coker Clarkson Clarkson

Province town Quiet Parade Welcomes New Fire Steamer J D Hilliard

Province town observes a holiday as the fire department adds the new steamer J D Hilliard and Chemical 4 Excelsior. A 2 PM procession, Town Hall review, and a ball at Town Hall cap the day with music from Martlana’s regimental band and a distinguished guest list from Boston and surrounding cities.

Provincetown Brockton Corri Eee Ees Martin and Alam d Eee

President Harrison’s Personal Note on Manson Resignation

A Terre Haute report in Indianapolis recounts President Harrison’s personal letter to General M. D. Manson, then collector of internal revenue for Indiana’s seventh district, requesting a change in the office. Manson resigns Sept. 16, and Harrison thanks him in a Sept. 23 reply for his “manly and friendly course.”

Indianapolis Ind Terre Haute the Sentinel Harrison M. D. Manson Internal Revenue Seventh District Indiana Washington Benjamin Harrison Manson

Hold Their Annual Convention Knights of Labor Doomed

The Knights of Labor faced collapse as the street railway presidents meeting in Minneap olis hears reports condemning the organization for a violent strike on Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue Railroad and its spread across New York and beyond. Delegates elect Thomas Lowery president and William J. Richardson secretary and treasurer as talks praise motive power and advocate labor capital harmony.

Minavarouis Mion United States Kerper Knights of Labor Porsion Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company Brooklyn New York The George Milhein Cleveland G. Hilton Scribner Thomas Lowery Minneapolis William J. Richardson Brookyn

Harvard Athletic Association handicap events and tennis results

The Harvard fall handicap meeting is scheduled for Friday November 1 with events including sprints distances jumps throws plus a one mile walk and a two mile bicycle race. The freshman meet is set for Monday October 28 with the same events and pole vault added. Tennis at Harvard progresses with singles semifinals Lee defeating Jennings 7 5 after a 6 2 start and Tallant beating Stetson 2 6 6 4 6 1. Doubles Hale Stetson lose 6 8 2 6. Wrenn Lockett win 6 2 7 5. Signet Society officers for 1891 are President H A Davis secretary J Wendell treasurer H McCulloch. Faculty tighten degree with distinction rules for graduation class of 1891, outlining conditions for ordinary, summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.

Harvard Athletic Association Harvard Lee Jennings Tallant Stetson Hale Wildes Kingsley Wrenn Lockett Baldwin Thomas Signet Society

Embezzlement Charge in Newton Seeker

Newton reports city marshal evidence links Lawrence Costello to embezzling at least 1500 dollars for F M Lucas of West Newton. An initial warrant cites 200, with a new warrant to be issued for 1500. Costello, 23, unmarried, with a West Newton mother, faces trial Saturday.

Newton Lawrence Costello F. M. Lucas West Newton Costello

Bold Beverly Station Robbery Attempt at Boston & Maine

A bold attempt to rob Beverly's Boston and Maine railroad station occurred around 2 a.m. when a thief entered by dropping through a safe window and climbing over. The money drawer was forced open but only a small amount of change was taken.

Beverly Boston & Maine Railroad

Hayti Elects General Hippolyte President

A Port au Prince to Maritime Exchange cable reports Hippolyte unanimously elected President of Hayti, with confirmation expected this afternoon in Port au Prince. The bid to stabilize the government follows months of political tension and economic strain.

New York Port-au- Prince Maritime Exchange Hippolyte Hayti

Atchison Bondholders and the Directory

A correspondent argues that bondholders should gain control of the road by electing a majority or two thirds of the directors. He notes some directors are bondholders but remain servants of stockholders and suggests this change be authorized at the stockholders meeting alongside approval of a new mortgage. Bondholder. co. Oct. 17.

Atchison Ponthalaen Manager Bondholder. Co

Pacific Coast Defences Discussed At San Francisco Conference

General Miles led a meeting with Pacific Coast lawmakers in San Francisco to plan coast defences. He urged a 40 million dollar appropriation for a necessary defensive system while Congressman Morrow noted a board’s 100 million proposal for private foundries and 27 million for the city, predicting new defence funding this winter.

San Francisco Cal Pacific Coast General Miles Department of the Pacific Miles Morrow Fortification Board Boston Pasadena Los Angeles California Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Kansas City Las Vegas Hot Springs Santa Fe Albuquerque Barstow San Bernardino Ig Soma East Pasadena Riverside San Diego Santa Monica Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Jose Mount Hamilton San Rafael Raymond Palace Hotel Hotel del Coronado

Market Stumbles After Northern Pacific Defeat

The market cooled with broad weakness after Northern Pacific and allied sectors slid as voting indicated opposition to Villard plans. Brayton Ives was dropped from the directory, aiding bear pressure as large lots moved. Atchison attracted demand on bond progress, while speculation swirled over sugar trust counter moves and railroad earnings with Connecticut reports showing mixed results.

Northern Pacific Brayton Ives Bears

Montgomery Chandler wedding in Roxbury First Unitarian

Grace Greenwood Chandler, daughter of Mrs. Henry R. Chandler, wed Alpheus W. Montgomery of New York at the First Unitarian Church Roxbury. The ceremony featured organ music, elegant attire, and a large reception at the bride’s aunt’s home after the ceremony followed by a wedding tour and planned residence in New York City.

Grace Greenwood Chandler Henry R. Chandler Alpheus W. Montgomery New York First Unitarian Eliot Square Roxbury Hale Greilmant Delibes Lemayie Dubois Jensen S. Chapin Seaward Daniel Staniford Charles L. Hayward, Jr George P. Hayward Barrett L. Chandler William Montgomery James de Normandie Mendelssohn Charles L. Hayward Highland Avenue Montgomery New York City

Kidder Worcester tie in Waltham church wedding

Richard H. Kidder of Lincoln and Miss Anna Worcester of Waltham were married at 3 PM in the New Jerusalem Church. The Rev. John Worcester officiated. Bridesmaids included Ethel Kidder Marion Dyke Alice and Mary Burnham. A reception followed at the Worcester home. The couple will reside on Worcester avenue after a wedding trip.

Waltham Richard H. Kidder Lincoln Anna Worcester New Jerusalem John Worcester Newtonville Ethel Kidder Marion Dyke Bath Alice and Mary Burnham Benjamin Worcester Worcester Avenue

Salem Aldermen Hear Alimony Case and Street Plans

The Salem Board of Aldermen met to hear the alimony case of Jennie P. Phillips versus William H. Culleton. A proposed Commonwealth avenue along Dutch Gap canal sparked land offers from J. F. Almy and C. Clark. The court dismissed the petition with a finding for the defendant amid a $20,000 indirect stake.

Committee On Fire Department Supreme Judicial Court Jennie P. Phillips Alimon Sq William H. Culleton Salem

Doctor’s Nervara Claims Cure for Nervous Ailment

A patient credits Dr. Greene's Nervara with curing a nervous condition worsened by tobacco and stress. The testimonial notes extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, and sleep difficulties followed by a complete recovery.

Nervura remedy praised by patient George Lumb

George W Lumb reports severe pain inability to eat or sleep but says he was completely cured after a few weeks using Dr Greene's Nervura. He endorses the treatment and notes free consultation offered by Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston and by letter address in Poughkeepsie New York.

Dr. Greene Nervara George W. Lumb Water St Poughkeepsie N. Y Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Auction Sales Note for Paintings and Fruit

AUCTION SALES. TODAY Paintings Leonard and Co 3 p m Tomorrow Fruit Horatio Harris and Co 10 a m.

Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street Leonard & Co Horatio Harris & Co

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