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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1889

Page

5

Extra Session Fizzles as Brower and Women Influence Rise

Washington reports that the drive for a presidential extra session collapses amid political recalculation. Congressmen Brower may align with Democrats while Olive Logan's son Delille wins a press-linked appointment thanks to women journalists at the White House and State Department. The piece notes Blaine’s reaction and the broader influence of the Woman's National Press Association.

Brower White House Olive Logan England Delille London Paris State Department M. D. Lincoln Woman’s National Press Association Mary S. Lockwood Blaine Walker Blaine Mr. Blaine America Women of the Press Association

Brower May Bolt to Support Democrats in House

North Carolina politics center on Brower as he contemplates joining Democrats to organize the House. His Republican career is seen as damaged, with Thomas Settle as the young rival and David Settle the uncle as the Democratic candidate. Brower hopes repeal of internal taxes sparks cross party support, risking party split and quorum shortfall in Congress.

Washineton Sprcrau Tracy Dawes Congress House Jean Nutting New York Congressman Flood Tanner Congressman Brower North Carolina Napoleon Italy Cromwell Congressional Brower Thomas Settle Judge Settle Mr. Settle Greensboro David Settle Young Thomas Cleveland McKinley Quay Goff Republican National Committee Nutting New States

Secretary Windoms Nightmares A Treasury Debts Figures Tale

Secretary Windom lingered at the Treasury after hours to prepare a detailed itemized statement on the rise in public debt. General Hutcheller praised part of the report as gold worth, but officials hurried to polish it into a form that would blunt public criticism of the $7,094,005 two month increase. The explanation was delayed until tomorrow amid urgency to correct the unfavorable impression.

Windom Treasury Department Republican Party Uatcheller Messrs. Watson & Gibson Lehigh Valley New York Philadelphia

Appointment of Delille as Bristol consul noted

The President and Secretary Blaine recognize John Douglas Delille of Texas for the consul post at Bristol England due to a woman's influence, marking an official domestic approval of the appointment.

John Douglas Delille Texas Bristol Eng Blaine

Major Ernst Succeeds Colonel Wilson as Public Buildings Chief

Major Oswald H. Ernst of the engineer corps is named commissioner of public buildings and grounds, succeeding Colonel John M. Wilson. Born in Ohio, he entered the Military Academy in 1860, served at West Point, on the Mississippi River commission in St. Louis, and last commanded harbor improvements at Galveston. He is esteemed by fellow officers as a skilled engineer.

Ernst Wilson Oswald H. Ernst Engineer Corps John M. Wilson Ohio Military Academy West Point St. Louis Mississippi River Commission Galveston Tex

President Harrison to Baltimore on special train

D L Bartlett John S Gilman and James A Gary lead a committee arriving in Baltimore to escort the President. The party will depart at 0:30 AM by a Baltimore and Ohio train, with Secretary Tracy and possibly Secretary Windom. Wanamaker may stop in Baltimore en route from Philadelphia.

Baltimore D. L. Bartlett John S. Gilman James A. Gary Harrison City Baltimore & Ohio Tracy Windom Wanamaker Philadelphia

Hamilton Conspiracy Arraignments Track Grand Jury Action

In New York Tombs Court Mrs Swinton and Josh Mann were arraigned on grand larceny charges linked to Robert Ray Hamilton. Judge Hogan ordered hold for grand jury with bail set at 1500 each. Hamilton’s counsel seeks to annul his marriage to Eva on grounds of fraud. Bail issues also report for Mrs Rupp in Lanzing City New Jersey and Nurse Donnelly’s improving condition as she nears grand jury appearance.

New York Swinton Josh” Mann Tombs Samuel B. Clarke Hamilton Eva Lanzic¢ City N. J Mrs. Rupp W. B. Loudenslager Nurse Donnelly

Boston Tailors Protest Unsanitary Ready Made Garment Trade

A Boston advisory board of tailors exposes harsh conditions behind New York tenement garment production for Boston’s ready made market. The report details sixteenth hour work, crowded squalid rooms, disease risk, and vermin, arguing the practice harms workers, public health, and fair competition.

Boston New York Stort Delhi Damascus

Market Bulls Lift New York Shares Amid Strong Weekend Trading

The New York market closed buoyant after steady activity. Bulls remained in control with no pressure on stocks as speculation and railroad optimism fueled gains. The report notes strong rail earnings, rising oil output, and continued demand for atchison and western rails, while analysts question the composition of the official stock list used for daily averages.

New York Atchison Bonds West End

Adams Davis Marriage Ties Brooks Adams to Evelyn Davis

Brooks Adams and Evelyn Davis wed at Nahant on a Saturday soon after their engagement. The ceremony was in a church with a reception at Hon. Leary Cabot Lodge’s home for a small circle. Adams, youngest son of the late Charles Francis Adams, will occupy a new Back Bay house that was altered from bachelor use. Evelyn Davis is the daughter of the late Admiral Davis and sister of Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge.

Brooks Adams Evelyn Davis Nahant Justice Gray Washington Adams Admiral Davis Cambridge Henry Cabot Lodge

Marriages Record from Nahant and Nearby Cities

Marriages listed include Adams-Davis at Nahant on Sept 7 by Bishop Huntington, Brainerd-Curtis in city on Aug 26, Devo-Richardson in Somerville on Aug 31, Foster-Loring in Portland Sept 4, Farwell-Fairbanks in St Johnsbury Sept 5, and Sears-Wood at Lower Mills Village Sept 5 showcasing names, locations, and officiants from regional ceremonies.

Albert L. Farwell Tsabvel Airbanks St. Johnsbury Sears Wood Lower Mills Village W. S. Lawrence Lewis Sears Elizabeth A. Wood

Death notices from Somerville and nearby areas Sept 7

Obituaries list residents and ages from Somerville and surrounding towns with several funerals noted. Entries include Annie E. Benet 19, Catherine Boyce 45, Sophronia Curtis 40, Michael Cragin 78, Ruth Downer 62, George Davis 57, Catherine Darling, Hannah Flaherty 89, James Fleming Palsgrave Gannett 81, Edwin Gardner 53, Henry Hawthorne 61, Sarah Harriman 69, Lyman Hobbs 69, Abraham Holman 85, Katie Mulcahy 18, George McCarthy 26, Mrs John Muir 52, Sarah McLanguin 65, William Munroe 34, Helen Parcher 16, and others with locations like East Boston Cambridge Charlestown Dorchester Linden Marlboro. Funeral details noted for several and flowers request.

Davis Medford George Davis Poulrty Mary Doherty Peane Saranac Inn Catherine Daring Flaherty Hannah Patrick Flaherty Fleming New York City James P William and Margaret Fleming Boston French Denver Col Lizzie B Charles B. French Ford Charlestown Annie M Peleg Ford Fay Beacon Street Mary B. Fay William C. Fay Trinity Church Gannety Cambridge John Palsgrave Gannett Gardner South Hingham Edwin D. Gardner Hawthorne East Cambridge Henry Hawthorne Harriman Boston Highlands Sarah R John ©. Harriman Hobbs Lyman D. Hobbs Holman Marlboro Mags Abraham Holman Mulcaauy South Boston Katie G William F Anne A. Mulcahy McCarthy George I. McCarthy John Lucy MccCarthy Mui Linden John Muir McHaughlin Sarah McLanguin Munroe Lexington Mass William Robert Munroe Parcher Dorchester Helen R W- H. H. Parcher

Boston Symphony season opens with Nikisch at Music Hall

The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces a 24 concert season starting October 12 at Music Hall with Friday public rehearsals and Saturday concerts. Conductor Arthur Nikisch from Leipzig joins, praised for top European performances. Season ticket sales begin next week at Music Hall, with full details in the morning advertisement.

Arthur Nikisch Ise Music Hall Boston Symphony Orchestra Nikisch Leipsic Europe

Change of Route for Back Bay Cars

The Back Bay street cars now through Marlboro street will run via Boylston street from West Chester park. The change is to allow new tracks to be placed at the junction of West Chester park and Marlboro street. It will last two or three days while work is completed.

Marlboro Street Boylston Street West Chester Park

Auction sales today and tomorrow advertised

Trust-Snow and Co. conducts an auction today at 11 a.m. Real estate firm L. Foster Morse schedules an auction for tomorrow at 3 p.m. Local notice lists two timed property sales with exact times and participating firms.

Trust—Snow & Co L. Foster Morse

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