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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1889
Page
5
Washington discussions on government control of the telegraph weigh economic feasibility against political risk. Critics warn of deficits and partisan misuse, favoring private carriers with minimal government responsibility.
Secretary Noble returns from Richfield Springs to push a decisive pension inquiry before week’s end. Public sentiment favors Corporal Tanner’s removal, likely after elections, amid criticisms of soldiers widows and a surging Treasury drain by the pensions. Windom may face pressure as $20,000,000 exceeds appropriations in two months.
Congressman Sherman of New York touts satisfaction with Harrison administration. He notes slow post office appointments but asserts civil service reform should stay within the party. Sherman says most competent victors should fill offices and would cheerfully vote to repeal the civil service act.
The railway mail conference of senior post office officials received a visit from Postmaster-General Wanamaker who voiced support for the group’s aims and promised prompt consideration of their recommendations. Whitfield and Hazen spoke as well as a resolution favoring a return to the old Eagle lock on contract expiration next year. A private session for superintendents follows tomorrow, continuing through Saturday.
A resolution will be introduced by Representative Sherman of New York at the coming session of Congress proposing the appointment of a committee to study and revise the pension law. The move signals an effort to reform eligibility and benefits, aiming to streamline administration and strengthen financial oversight.
Colonel Marshal McDonald of the United States Fish Commission will depart Thursday for Woods Hall Massachusetts to visit the fish commission stations in Maine and remain there for a period before continuing the tour to other stations.
Captain Robert Boyd has been selected by Secretary Tracy as supervisor of the port of New York.
Chicago report details the arrest of Max Jacobson a European con man tied to extensive embezzlements at Fidelity and Casualty Co. He rose quickly to control Western business, used pools to skim funds and forged accounts. He confessed upon detention but feared his Austrian count father learning of the case. embezzlement amount undisclosed.
A man calling himself Charles E. Bailey of Dover, NH leased a Central street store for a produce business, hired salesmen, and arranged printing before suddenly leaving town, leaving unpaid bills. Rifle match prizes at the Independent Rifle Association went to Second Cadets members W. E. Smith Hussey C. F. Ropes and H. S. Cummings. Republican State caucuses set for Sept 9 at 7:30 p m. Lafayette House, closed, was robbed of lead pipe copper tank brass and woodwork damaged by thieves.
An Aldermanic Committee continued its inquiry into alleged shortages in city sewerage pipe purchases. Engineer Ralph A. Quimby testified about book-keeping changes and storage breakage. Ex-purchasing agent John McMahon described tight bookkeeping under Perkins and Jackson. Engineer H. H. Carter spoke on department enlargement and needs. The session adjourned awaiting the chairman’s call.
Samuel Austin Allibone, creator of the Dictionary of Authors, died in Lucerne Switzerland on a Monday. Born April 17 1816 in Philadelphia he spent years in business and literary work. He edited the Critical Dictionary and Alphabetical Index and served as librarian of Lenox Library before moving abroad with his wife.
Cornelius White of A White & Co., butchers Taunton died suddenly yesterday afternoon aged seventy four. He accumulated a large fortune. White served as Selectman when the city charter was accepted and was later elected Alderman. He is survived by a widow and two daughters, one of whom is married to Ezra Dayol of the State Board of Arbitration.
Only a few more afternoon and evening exhibitions of The Apaches, the great Wild West show, are scheduled at the Point of Pines. Next week Thayer's Running Race meeting will span six days with many horses expected to compete amid extensive preparations for a week of compelling sport.
New York market opened active and lower then steadied near midday as sellers contemplate lower repurchase prices. Frisco preferred attracts attention with a $70 hint, while coal stocks firm and fruit shipments from San Diego county expected to double. Copper agreement progress and Musgrave liabilities also feature as rail and tube companies outline capital moves and long through sleeping car service expands.
Today at 10 a m an auction sale is held by Furniture Leonard and Company featuring assorted household furniture and furnishings. The sale lists term details and items in the catalog for prospective buyers.
A series of marriage notices from early September list couples: Sidney E. Beidgman and Mrs. Marian Beck in Aurora. William M. Beck and Catherine Cameron in the city. Edward Chanman and Laura M. Gould in Dedham. Tracy G. Hatfield and Laura Hurlbert in the city. Frank L. Hinkley and Minnie Kendall in West Roxbury. Richard S. Harps and Margaret I. Mackintosh in the city. William M. Marriott of Stoughton and Polly Fairbairn in New York.
A list of obituaries across Massachusetts including Harriet Ayling of Waltham Henry A Brown of Reading Rosie H Coughlin Jeremiah Cass and others with ages from 18 to 85 and locations Charlestown Charlestown Reading South Boston Deerfield Somerville and North Woodstock Funeral details note Mt Auburn Chapel for Tracy Dennis and multiple widows named and ages.
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