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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1889

Page

5

Ambition of General Mahone and party spoilsmen noted

Washington reports quote Senator Quay advocating removal of every Democrat from office after March and installing Republicans. The dialogue discusses Har rity in Philadelphia and potential four year terms, with General Harrison signaling limited changes at federal posts to honor incumbents.

Washington Thad Senator Quay Pennsylvania Quay Harrity Philadelphia Harrison San Francisco Custom House Cleveland

Two Lieutenants Promoted in Quartermaster Dept

The quartermaster vacancies are filled by First Lieutenants Theodore E. True of the Fourth Infantry and John McE. Hyde of the Eighth Infantry. True has 23 years and six months as a lieutenant in regular service. Hyde 22 years and two months. Both possess notable war records and long service, with True serving since 1861 and Hyde's Early Civil War service including Bull Run wounds and multiple promotions before joining the Eighth.

Quartermaster’s Department Theodore E. True Fourth Infantry John McE. Hyde Eighth Infantry Regular Army True Seventh Volunteer Illinois Forty-first Illiois United States Colored Heavy Artillery Fort Donels Hyde New York Seventy-first Regiment State Militia Secon Thirty-eighth New York Infantry Thirty-ninth Newark Infantry Bull Run Cold Habor Petersog Thirty-third United States Infantry Eighth

Mahone's Virginia bid seen as path to 1892 vice presidency

The article argues General Mahone aims to become Governor to break the solid South and gain Northern Republican backing for the vice presidential nomination in 1892. It says a Mahone victory would win him a solid delegation and influence at the next national convention, hinging on Virginia's result in two weeks. It notes Republicans may back him for the second spot if he pledges to bring Virginia into their column.

Mahone General Mahone Virginia South Napoleon New York State

Statistics of Individual Indebtedness Plan

John 8 Lord George K Holmes and F W Krauz, Census Office agents, completed a three state study in Illinois Massachusetts and New York to devise a method and estimate cost for nationwide statistics on individual indebtedness for the next census. If costs exceed appropriation Congress may be asked to act before collection begins.

John 8 Lord George K. Holmes F. W. Krauz Census Office Porter Illinois Massachusetts New York United States Congress

Ex-Commissioner Oberly Poised for Journalistic Return

Ex Civil Service and Indian Commissioner John Oberly, the last Cleveland administration holdover in the city, is preparing magazine pieces on civil service and the median question. A high paying offer from a major metropolitan paper may see him resume journalism on January 1.

Oberly Civil Service John Oberly Cleveland

George Kennan Lectures on Caucasus Peoples and Mountains

George Kennan delivered the second in a series on The People and Government of Russia and Siberia at Tremont Temple. He described the Caucasus as diverse in surface and race, detailing mountaineer life, customs, music, and unique use of eating plates, then showed Volga scenery views to close.

Tremont Temple George Kennan Russia Siberia Caucasus Switzerland Volga

Men of note Overa singers and cures ad

An old advertisement touts Dr. Bull the cough syrup discoverer and Salvation Oil as the greatest cure on earth for pain. It features phrases a man of note and without an equal, with a price of 26 cents. The copy highlights notable figures and a medical remedy in a period tone.

Overa Dr. Bull Salvation Oil

Straws From State Street Markets Rally Amid Bear Fears

The day opened weak in New York with sugar as the hammer, but buying revived the market led by Grangers and sugar shares. Traders note anticipated easing in money rates as money flows from the West rise, while the Sugar Trust faces fresh competition from an editorial claim of margins. Brokers discuss Atchison reorganization, Fitchburg rail resignation, and mixed futures in Chicago as bonds and loans show tight liquidity. officials report cautious demand with higher lending rates and notes of potential monetary ease before elections.

New York The Herald

Fitchburg Presidency Rumor Becomes Fact

The Fitchburg railroad confirms that President E. B. Phillips will retire due to health and age. Directors did not push the move. Phillips departs voluntarily with a likely Boston figure as his successor, already familiar with the road and its details.

E. B. Phillips Fitchburg Road Fitchburg Railroad Phillips Boston

Beverly Farms Accident Injures Teen at Beverly Farms

Thornton Lothrop the sevente en-year-old son of Mr Thornton K Lothrop suffered a severe skull fracture after being thrown from a horse at their Beverly Farms summer home Sunday. Found unconscious by the roadside he was treated at home where his pulse remained normal and his general condition steady, with family hopeful due to youth.

Thornton Lothrop Thornton K. Lothrop Beverly Farms

Boston Symphony sells Cambridge season tickets at bookstore

The Boston Symphony Orchestra offers season tickets this morning at the University Bookstore in Cambridge. The five concert series begins Thursday evening October 31 with Corinne Moore Lawson of Cincinnati as soloist.

Revision of the Liturgy Substituted Kyrie for Lord's Prayer

New York October 22 The Protestant Episcopal convention discussed liturgy revisions. The Kyrie was adopted to replace the Lord's Prayer in the burial service while a compromise on marriage prayer was approved. Debates over communion in marriage and burial rites showed strong sentiment against Romanist trends. The next convention will meet in Baltimore in 1892.

New York Protestant Episcopal Convention Goodwin House of Bishops Bliss Vermont Committee On Christian Education Board of Regents Baltimore Hart House of Deputies Hale Iowa Cana Galilee Conference Committee

Brooklyn Wins World Series game amid darkness at Polo Grounds

In New York on October 22, the Brooklyns claim their second victory in the series as darkness halts play with bases loaded and one out. Welch struggled on the mound, O Day and Carruthers relieved, and the game ends with Brooklyn ahead. Tomorrow and Thursday’s games move to Brooklyn and attendance reaches 6181.

New York Brooklyns Pologrounds Gaffney Brooklyn Giants Welch O'Day Carruthers Hughes Veveese New Yorks Sveveecse Ooo Cuicanco Hart Bostons Chicago Pacific Coast Cleveland, O Cleveland League Baseball Club Cleveland Baseball Company Albert L. Johnson Johnson Brotherhood Pottspurg Penn Horace Phillips Pittsburg Merchantville N. J Foster

Sale Schedule For Various Goods And Estates

Today listings show Leonard & Co. at 10 a.m. for Oriental Rugs and Carpets followed by Lewis J. Bird & Co. at 3 p.m. for Furniture. L Foster Morse at 10 a.m. Heal Estate sale by S. hk. Knights & Co. at 12 m. Collateral Loan Co. Sale at 10 a.m. Auction times cover multiple items and locations.

Leonard & Co Lewis J. Bird & Co L. Foster

Marriages in New England and North Carolina

At Highlands North Carolina on October 15 Charles I Bowers of Franklin North Carolina formerly Ackworth New Hampshire to Ivy Symonds of Highlands. In this city October 22 Mr W Clapp of Chicago to Miss Jessie Manning of Boston. October 18 Herbert Edgar Damon to Julia Etta Kierstead. Cambridge October 22 Reverend A Eliot to Miss Frances S Hopkinson. Somerville October 20 Captain Alfred L Sylvester to Miss Nellie M Higgins.

Bowers—Symonds Highlands N. C Charles 1. Bowers Franklin, N. C Ackworth, N. H Ivy Symonds N. Wa

Obituary notices from city on October 21

Obituaries list multiple deaths including Henry Burgess 47 Bangor Mary H Cole of Bangor Sophia M Gilmore 70 Charlestown Hattie Grover age unknown John McAskell 56 Orrin Mooar 43 John C Nichols 34 Hepsa Swan Paris France Marion Louise Wells 6 West Bridgewater Henry H Whitman 76 West Bridgewater.

Whitman West Bridgewater Henry H. Whitman

Franc is W Bird of East Walpole turns four score years

The Hon Francis W Bird yesterday reached eighty with active business leadership at the head of a paper firm. He visits Boston twice weekly, keeps a home office, and maintains keen political involvement. He recalled quiet workdays, praised leaders, and received congratulations from Carl Schurz and Brown University president Andrews, among others.

Francis W. Bird East Walpole Boston Bird The Post Paper Makin Norfolk County Birnaid Russell Bay State Coub Eliot Carl Schurz President Andrews Brown University Charles Francis Adams

Nervous Headaches and Dr. Greene's Nervura Remedy

A discussion of nervous headaches describing forehead and temple pain, neck stiffness, and sickness with migraines. Recommends Dr Greene's Nervura as a plant based remedy costing $1 per bottle, claiming it cures headache and restores nervous system health.

Dr Greene Offers Nervula Cure for Headache and Neuralgia

Mary M Dunlap of West Hampsstead N H praises Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston Mass as a specialist in nervous and chronic diseases and says he can be consulted free of charge by letter or in person for neuralgia and persistent headaches.

Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Winter Overcoats Debut from Macallar Parker Co

Macallar Parker & Company unveils new winter overcoats at 400 Washington Street. The stylish line aims to blend warmth with classic tailoring for season buyers.

Macallar, Parker & Company Washington Street

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