Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1889

Page

5

Blackballing Quay Sparks Graft and Party Feud in Pittsburg

Washington reports prominent Pennsylvania figures say Senator Quay’s blackballing by the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club of Pittsburgh was deliberate to discipline rival supporters tied to Chicago convention disputes. Cameron allies in Lancaster Wilkes Barre and beyond are urged to cut Quay loose. The falling out risks a contest next autumn when a Cameron successor is chosen.

Washington Pennsylvania Senator Quay Republican Tariff Club Pittsburg Chicago Quay Young Men’s Club Cameron Lancaster Wilkesbarre

Prosecution Sought Over Political Assessment Circular

The Star reports the Civil Service Commission will urge the District Attorney to prosecute those involved in distributing a political assessment circular sent by the Old Dominion Republican League to Virginia government workers. It cites section 12 prohibiting solicitations in government buildings and notes possible action against Elan, Godwin, and Verser under section 11.

The Star Tonight Civil Service Commission Old Dominion Republican League Civil Service Act Messrs Elan, Godwin and Verser United States

Pension Bureau chief orders personal review of large claims

General Raum directs pension office heads to submit high value claims for his personal consideration before certification. He notes this will not delay final adjudication and will prioritize such cases. An accompanying order requires fee agreements to show law provisions limiting certifications of fees over 10 dollars after November 18.

Pension Bureau Raum Pension Office

Customs Revenue Report Seeks Permanent Budget Increase

Samuel V. Holliday the commissioner of customs reports for the year ending June 30 1889 total settlements reached 225 202412 with 20 153992 disbursed. He urges statutory clauses on per diem employees leaves of absence and allows collectors to authorize deputies and clerks pending secretary approval. He calls for a permanent 7 500 000 annual increase to the customs budget to cover expenses and stabilize payments into the general fund.

Customs Samuel V. Holliday Commissioner of Customs Secretary of the Treasury Hke Treasury Treasury

Capture of Jefferson Davis Reward Paid to Levernier

Treasury records show Honore Levernier received 293 for aiding the capture of Jefferson Davis by a detachment led by Major General James H. Wilson. The 1865 capture involved units from the Fourth Michigan Cavalry First Wisconsin Cavalry and First Ohio Cavalry. Congress later appropriated the reward in 1868 after a lengthy audit of 250-plus claimants.

Lavernier Treasury Jeff Davis Treasury Department Honore Levernier Jefferson Davis Davis James H. Wilson Benjamin OD. Pritchard Fourth Michin Cavalry Henry Herndon First Wisconsin Cavalry Joseph A. Yeoman Ohio Cavalry Congress First Michigan Cavalry Wisconsin

Admiral Franklin Hosts Dinner for International Conference Delegates

Admiral Franklin presided at a dinner at his residence honoring delegates to the International Marine Conference. Guests included Sir Julian Pauncefote British minister Mumm Von Schwartzenstein German legation Vice-Admiral Kaznakoff Russia Vice-Admiral Baron de Spain Austria-Hungary Dr Steve King Hamburg Rear Admiral Sir R More Molyneaux Captain Malberg Sweden Charles-M P Thomas Gray and W W Goodrich.

Frankelin Franklin International Marine Conference Julian Pauncefote Mumm von Schwartzenstein Legation Kaznakoff Russia Baron de Spain Austria-Hungary Steve King Hamburg R. More Molyneaux K.C.B Malberg Sweden

Unitarian Conference Advances Liberal Ministry Efforts

The national Unitarian and allied churches session opened with devotions as papers on liberal ministry were read. Dorman B. Eaton proposed a resolution urging clergymen to make moral issues in elections central in sermons. The Meadville endowment and Clarke professorship received strong support with a five member committee to push the effort.

Pairap Espata National Conference of Unitarian Dorman B. Eaton Business Committee James Freeman Clarke Theological School Meadville Francis E. Abbott Cambridge Mass J. T. Sunderland John Tunis Cambridgeport Joseph Henry Allen Unitarian Review Boston Meadville Theological School J. H. Haywood Louisville C. A. Staples Lexington George Cary John Snyder St. Louis George Batchelor Lowell Charles G. Ames C. G. Ames T. L. Eliot Portland Edward E. Hale D.D Adaeet Soak Academy Ofusic

Cleveland Invited by Boston Merchants for December Dinner

A Boston Merchants Association committee led by General P. A. Collins and others visited New York to invite ex-President Cleveland to speak at their annual dinner in December. Cleveland indicated he would likely attend.

Cleveland Boston Boston Merchants’ Association P. A. Collins J. Hopewell, Jr F. W. Breed Leopold Morse J. R. Leeson W. C. Harriman New York

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Meeting At Parker House

A regular meeting of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati officers and standing committees will be at the Parker House Boston on Thursday November 7 at 10 30 am. Applications for aid or membership from descendants of Revolutionary officers may be made to listed officers and trustees in Boston Brookline Cambridge Dennysville Me Providence R I and other locations.

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Parker House Boston Samuel C. Cobb Winslow Warren Francis W. Palfrey Gamaliel Bradford William Raymond Lee J. Huntington Wolcott Alexander Williams J. Collins Warren M.D William F Free Church Association The Hamilton Place WM. C. Winslow

Marriages in City and Nearby Areas In Late October

A series of marriage notices from various towns lists couples wed in late October across Massachusetts and nearby states. Names include August and Anna Anderson, Charles Armstrong and Mary Ryan, Marshall Ayres and Frances Noble, Charles Ames and Fannie Stackpole, Arthur Crooks and Myra Adams, George Ketchum Etchum and Annie Taylor, Johanna Mollergren and Perry, Clarence Smith and Cora Carswell, and L J Smith and Mary McKay, with venues and officiants noted.

Anderson—Anderson This City C. F. Johaansson August Anderson Anna C. Anderson Armstrong—Ryan Fletcher Charles Armstrong Mary Ryan Ayres—Noble Cambridge Mass E. W. Noble D.D Samuel H. Virgin Marshall Ayres New York City Frances Hastings Noble Ames—Stackpole Saugus E. G. Smith Charles Amés Fannie E. Stackpole Kangor Woburn Caleb D. Bradlee George Crowell Etchum Annie N.taylor Perry—Mollergren Bar Harbor Tey A Perry Bucksport Johanna Mollergren Boston Smith—Carswell Clarence Arthur Smith Cora Isabel Carswell Smith—Mckay W. J. Chase L. J. Smith Mary E. McKay

Deaths and obituaries in Cambridge and surrounding cities

Obituary notices list Josiah Allen of Boston aged 92 and many others in Cambridge Lowell Somerville Waltham Newtonville Dorchester Roxbury and Philadelphia. Entries include ages from 21 months to 94 years with multiple widows and a Harvard College senior Elmer Lincoln Cummings. Funeral notices for Louisa Dumaresq Blake appear with Trinity Church service.

Allen Josiah Allen Boston Blake Louisa Dumaresq Blake John Rice Blake Trinity Church Margaret Barrett Clap Newtonville Mary E. Clap Cummings Cambridge Mass Elmer Lincoln Cummings Harvard College Calderwood Waltham Nancy G. Calderwood Connell Joan Gavin Connell Fairbanks Lydia C Gooding Somerville Elizabeth Thomas Gooding Kelly Jamaica Plain Ferdinand Kelly Messer Roxpury Jane Charles F. Messer Nye Dorchester Frederic W. K. Nye O’rourke Eliza O’rourke Rourke East Boston Malachi Rourke Swan Mary Winchester William G Mabel LD Tilden South Boston Nelson H. Tilden Talbot Stoughton George W. Talbot Winsor Philadelphia Henry Winsor

Great pictorial on boys knives of all times and places

A vivid pictorial feature showcases boys knives from numerous eras and countries. Curated by Prof. Mason and Mr. Chandler of the Smithsonian, it presents eighty pages of illustrated literature celebrating historical blades and their makers.

Mason Chandler The Smithsonian

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Quay Young Men’s Republican Tariff Club Ross Randall Massachusetts Lieutenant Ross Revenue Marine Service Windom Bennett Unitarian Conference State Street Alton Spreckels United Gas Company United Gas First Vanderbilt Union Pacific Directory Chicago & Alton Union Pacific Adams Shinn New York & New England Atchison Fitchburg Central Massachusetts Board of Officers Atchison Company Milk Street Boston Clearing House J. N. Fiske Lackawanna Reading State Trust Willis Paine Sugar Cammack Jones Fort Worth Lehigh Valley Jersey Central New York Harbor Port Liberty Erie Waverley Buffalo Cincinnati Boston Highlands Meredith & Nelson Exchange Place Prof. Phelps Edward E Phelps Dartmouth College Phelps Paine NEW Publications H. H Susan Coolidge Helen Hunt Jackson Congress St Atlantic Avenue R. E. Townsend School St Novelty Wood Works J. J. McNutt Wareham St Shawmut Avenue Devonshire St Arch Street Sears Building W. L. Wainwright Washington Street Insurance Kilby St Corner Water St Silas Peirce Eugene E. Patridge Charles E. Macallar NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Post Office Benj. F. Stevens Jos. M. Gibbens EF. Trull WM. B. Turner Sidney W. Burgess Fire and Marine Insurance Tremont St Richardson’s Fiske Building T. Dennie Boardman Pearl Street State St D. Lothrop Company Miss Alcott New England Conservatory Wm. Mason B. Mathews Oliver Ditson Company Tremont Street H. C. Snow H. S. Hall Merchants’ Row Henry. W. Moulton City Notices City OF City Hat Board of Aldermen Faneuil Hall Cooling Company Aldermen’s Room City Hall Otis Eddy the Kingdom OF Coins Roberts Brothers William Nichols Nichols Temple Place Spee Monument Beach Daniel D. Sade Kate Gannett Wells R. P. Hallowell Clement Smith GC. W. Eliot van Buren Rudersdorff Jeannette van Buren Boyision St MR. Louis Ritter Lis Studio Tucker Building Boylston Street Heloise E. Hersey Chestnut Street G. Hubbard Newbury Street Crocker, Burbank Fitchburg, Mass Charles Morton J. Edwin Jones Istores Wosexalon Vende New VO Bole Proprietors New York, U.S.A Tremont Theatre Abbey & Schoeffel Charles Wyndham Mary Moore Mr. Wyndham London Criterion Theatre Curren We Eee O’keefe Rover William Pre Walsingham Potts N. B Saluvini A. M. Palmer Samson Sothell Samson Palmer Signorsalvinei Signor Salvini W.D. Howells Mechanics’ Building Cappa New York Seventh Regiment Grand Exposition Todmorden English Grand Indoor Canal Grand Hall Mechanics Sanders Theatre Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Mrs Corinne Moore Lawson Wagner Mozart Rosamunde Schubert Schumann University de Mille & Belasco Boston Museum R. M. Field Sk. Theatre Daniel Frohman Lyceum Theatre J. K. Emmet Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkin Wilson Barrett Miss Eastlake Complete London Company George Barrett Triple Bilt Chatterton Farewel Ben-Ma. -Chree Amoward Speciality Co Wainwright N. Y Bostoun Hotchkiss & CO Broadway, N. Y American and Foreign ‘Teachers’ Bureau Park Street M. R. Heckard S. H P Eae Watts Cambridge Street Walnut Hills Ohio Snow, Church &Co Franklin Street Music Hall Piano Virtuesco Otto Hecner Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Mendelssohn Quintet Club Richard Mansfield Richard III Adam Forepaugh Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Loses & Co Horatio Harris & Co Fruit—Snow & Co Boston Investment CO George Leonard Ag’t Advertiser Washington St Mase Clifton House Ware & Rose Clifton, Mass Morris & Ireland ILATO E. van Noorden & CO Harrison Ave Recorder Printing CO Lincoln St Steinert Hall Heinrich Kohler Germany London England Academy of Music M. Steinert & Sone Tremont and Boylston Sts Howard Atheneum Night Owls Kennan Great Siberian Road Tremont Sme
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication