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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1889

Page

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TANNER'S VACANT CHAIR IN PENSION CABINET FATE

Sept 17 Deer Park Md It is likely Major George Merrill of Massachusetts will be the next commissioner of pensions if offered by President Harrison. Major Warner has declined but may still be considered. Mrs Logan rejects any interest in the post, urging a capable appointee, while Tanner faces District opposition and potential reassignments. General Harrison weighs Merrill against Warner and other Grand Army figures amid political maneuvering.

WasnmerTon George 5. Merrill Massachusetts Warner Kansas City Dudley Corporal Tanner Deer Parix Merrill Tanner Washington Boston White House Major Merrill Noble Grand Army Alger J'anner Heaven Rgy Trotter Harrison Ccorporal Logan Pasions Pension Bureau Missouri Mervill Repr Masachusetts Judge Rea Minnesota Deer Park Ife General Clarkson Mason

Friends Urge Merrill to Accept Pension Commissioner Post

Major George S. Merrill told a Post reporter he is not a candidate for the pension commissionership but would not rule out accepting if offered. He earlier went to Washington urging Mr. Warner to take the post and said friends expect him to consider the appointment, noting he suggested several names for the position.

George S. Merrill Post Pension Commissionership Washington Warner Merrill

No confirmation on Tanner appointment sparks speculation

Judge John P. Rea of Minnesota Con jee Merrill of Kansas ex Governor Fairbanks of Wisconsin and General Robert L Beath of Philadelphia feature in the discussion. Major Merrill says he never spoke with President Harrison about his own appointment and expects action within a day or two. He doubts any candidates then seeking Tanner's post will be chosen.

John P. Rea Minnesota Conjee Merrill Kansas Fairbanks Wisconsin Robert L. Beath Philadelphia Major Merrill Harrison Tanner

London Dock Strike Turmoil Ends With Threat of Lockout

At Albert dock London today late strikers clashed with blacklegs as they tried to resume work. Strikers chased workers between sheds and several blacklegs were injured and hospitalized. The assaulting men were discharged. Dock directors threaten a general lockout if terms are not met. Surrey docks conference agreed to concede demands pending directors' approval.

London Albert Dock Surrey Docks

Boulangists Cast as Jugglers in Electoral Clash

Paris reports M Constans accusing real Boulangists of using election disorder to fish in troubled waters. M Ferry warns that constitutional revision threatens civil war. General Boulanger issues a fierce final manifesto listing 1800 candidates for 500 arrondissements, promising ballotings and placards across Paris as the government resists removal.

Paris M. Constans Interior M. Ferry General Boulanger

Monsignor Zigliara Named Candidate to Succeed Leo XIII

Romer Sept 17 Monsignor Zigliara emerges as a public candidate to replace Leo XIII. At fifty six he is the youngest cardinal. Supported by Dominicans and Jesuits, he is viewed by Italians as French favored, while Cardinal Santelice of Naples looms as strongest rival backed by the Italian government.

Romer Monsignor Zigliara Leo XIII College of Cardinals Bonifacio Corsica Cardinal Zigliara Cardinal Parrocchi Zighava Monsignor Santelice Naples

Dutch Parliament Opens Amid Jubilee and Reforms

The Dutch Parliament opened as King praises the jubilee of his reign and the bond between the Orange house and the people. He notes gains in trade and manufacturing, says finances are sound, and promises tariff modification after a future Anglo-Dutch commerce treaty along with bills for obligatory military service and postal and railway reorganization.

House of Orange England

Electricity as a Means of Execution Not to Be Depended Upon

London discussion shows W H Preece argues New York's electric chair plan would fail to kill reliably. He cites experiments with induction coils and long sparks unable to kill a pig, notes sensational shock reports are false, and urges rescinding the bill.

London British Association W. H. Preece Post Office Department New York

Train Wreck At Hancock Blamed On Wrecker Work

A Georgia freight wreck near Hancock on the Central road is described as one of the worst in the state. A new cross tie installed on the track appears to be the cause. Three men died: engineer John Jordan fireman Bob Mattlin and brake man Rt Parker. The accident happened near Fort McPherson barracks with soldiers aiding in body searches. An A S passenger train arrived about twenty minutes after the collision.

Atlanta Hancock Central Road Georgia John Jordan Bob Mattlin Rt. M. Parker Fort McPherson Barracks

Two Boys Try to Wreck Train Near Groton

A freight train on the Boston and Maine was halted near Groton after sleepers were laid on the track. Authorities found two boys, Lewis aged about nine and Mayo aged about sixteen, placing the obstructing sleepers and they confessed to the act in the first incident.

Fleetwood Park New York Bostons Chicago Boston & Maine Groton Boston & Maine Railroad Ayer Lowles Lewis Mayo

Rev J J Carruthers Celebrates 89th Birthday

Portland Maine September 17 The Rev J J Carruthers D D celebrated his eighty ninth birthday at his Cumberland Street residence today many old friends and parishioners called and offered congratulations He is believed to be the oldest clergyman in Maine.

Portland Strerar J. J. Carruthers D.D Cumberland Street Maine

Otis Metcalf Injured in Lumber Yard Circular Saw Accident

Otis F. Metcalf of O Metcalf & Sons lumber and grain dealers and steam mill proprietors was thrown onto a circular saw. He suffered a nine inch cut and spinal injury. The incident occurred this afternoon at their facility in Wranklin.

Grubb Named Governor by New Jersey Republicans

The New Jersey Republican State convention at Trenton chose General Ke. Burd Grubb as its gubernatorial nominee on the second ballot after a lively session. The platform attacks the 1889 Legislature for overhauling local government and endorses the Australian ballot, compulsory education, and temperance.

Trenton N. J Taylor Opra Lincoln Harrison Garrett A. Hobart Joseph H. Gaskill J. Frankfort Essex J. Herbert Potts Hudson Burlington KE. Burd Grubb Mercer Frank A. MacGowan George A. Halsey Union John Kean, Jr Grubb Kean MacGowan Halsey Brewer Georgia General Grubb Committee On Essex County Ths United Labor Republican Party of New Jersey

New Shoe Centre to Bring 400 Jobs to Spring Vale

The foundation walls rise on the new shoe shop to be occupied by E A Mudge of Danvers Massachusetts and Rochester New Hampshire who will hire 400 workers and bring 200 from the Danyers shop. The five story building 176 by 40 feet includes modern machinery and is tax exempt for ten years after a special town meeting. Citizens have subscribed 10000 and the project values at 20000. Several Massachusetts companies have recently toured Spring Vale seeking sites.

Spring Vale E. A. Mudge Danvers Mass Rochester N. H Danyers Shop Massachusetts

Yale Freshman Class Entrants Large In New Haven

The Yale University freshman class arrives in New Haven Sept 17 with heavy enrollment. The academic department reports about 220 men entering and well prepared for examinations. The science department shows a large cohort with about 140 passing the examinations.

New Haven, Conn Yale University Yale Scientige

Army and Navy Changes Highlight Federal Orders

Washington dispatch reports Cadet Charles Young at the United States Military Academy promoted to second lieutenant in the Tenth Cavalry with a date of August 31, 1889. Lieutenant William H. Camp resigns September 14, 148 percent. Naval notices assign Commander Henry Glass to the Naval Academy on September 21 and designate Lieutenant Commander Ariel Sebree as executive officer of the Baltimore. Ensign A B Clements is detached from the Naval Observatory and granted one year’s leave.

Washington Charles Young United States Military Academy Tenth Rayalry William H. Camp Naval Henry Glass Naval Academy Ariel Sebree Baltimore A.B. Clements Naval Observatory

Cronin trial adjourns with no jurors yet chosen

Cuicago Sept 17 At the Cronin trial today nothing of interest occurred at adjournment time not a single juryman had been accepted by either side A mail carrier in the post office is said to be responsible for a story that Le Caron the British spy who testified in the Parnell case is again in Chicago There is talk that he would testify

Cuicago Cronin le Caron Parnell Chicago

Ives Trial Moves Through Witness Cross Review

New York today at the Ives trial Woodruff faced strict cross examination with no new disclosures. Robert B. Smith of Westwood New Jersey testified about the firm books while Theodore M Nevins detailed an unsubscribed stock entry of 4700 shares credited to the road. Edward Steiner of Kuhn Loeb testified a June 22 1886 loan of 52000 pounds on collateral stock tied to Ives & Co. The case adjourned to tomorrow.

New York Ives Woodruff Robert B. Smith Westwood N. J Ives & Co Theodore M. Nevins Edward Steiner Kuhn, Loeb & Co Hillmers, McGowan & Co Cincinnati

Loomis Fund Bequeathed to Yale In Large Estate Gift

The will of Prof Elias Loomis values his estate at 250000 to 300000 and leaves the bulk to Yale University to form the Loomis fund. One third of income goes to Henry Loomis Seattle, one third to Francis Loomis Europe, and one third to Yale Observatory for astronomy salaries and publications. Excess income adds to principal, and annual public statements are required.

New Haven Conn Elias Loomis Yale University Loomis Yale Henry B. Loomis Seattle Wash Henry 13. Loomis Francis E. Loomis Europe Yale Observatory Henry Francis

Broken Dam Floods Wilmington Area Across Brandywine

A large Kennebec Ice Company dam at Hibernia near Coatesville Delaware burst after heavy rain. Floodwaters swept a large bridge away and submerged streets and meadows up to ten feet. No lives reported lost though property damage is extensive and creek roads are impassable.

Wersturster Penn Kennebec Ice Company Wilmington Del Hibernia Coatesville Brandywine

Second Night Of The Drum Major At Casino

The second night of the operetta The Drum Major at the Casino draws a larger audience after a failed Monday showing. James Y Powers carries much of the performance with a complete success, Pauline Hall also shines, and the marching and mounting are praised though the libretto is called flippant and unsatisfactory.

New York Specttan Casino Ereratore James Y. Powers Boston Offenbach Pauline Hall

Douglas Axe Works to Restart Soon Amid Ownership Hopes

Worcester Sept 17 The Douglas Axe Works will start up tomorrow to run off stock on hand, a three month process. Reports say a new owner may take control with 50 percent capital reduction and the Boston office closed, though directors dispute the immediate reopening. The book project progress remains uncertain and unchanged.

Worerster Douglas Axe Boston

Maritime arrivals and departures listed by date

A dispatch of port movements shows ships and routes worldwide on September 17. Vessels include Scandinavian from Glasgow to Boston Flamborough from Port Antonio Jain from Glasgow and many more like Muenchen from Bremen to Baltimore Oasis from Liverpool and Bermuda from Trinidad. Also noted are ships bound for Hamburg London Copenhagen Bordeaux Glasgow and Amsterdam among others with entries at New York Boston Liverpool and Hull.

Boston Glasgow Flamborough Port Antonio Jain Baltimore Muenchen Bremen New York State of Nebraska Cafh Liverpool Bermuda Trinidad Ems Oasis Port Caroline St. Kitts Scilly Islands P. Caland Amsterdam Heinen Elbe Havana Siagara Kinsale Egypt Isle of Wight Europa Hamburg Isie of Wight Bayonne London Delambre Stornaway Viola Copenhagen Pauillac Watlington Philadelphia Bordeaux Moville Anchoria Florida Hull Lindoo

Antique French Toilet Table in Oak Design

Rare old French Toilet Table on display described as a study in times and manners. Features curiously shaped mirror antique supports twisting legs and a full set of drawers including mantel side and extra deep package drawers. Priced at 37 dollars with option to order matching pieces. Send 10 cents for a new catalogue of 300 engravings.

Governor Fowle Urges Maintained Law After Morgantown Lynching

Governor Fowle issued a proclamation after the Morgantown lynching urging all officers to vigorously pursue and arrest the offenders and to uphold the law statewide. He vowed to use executive powers to preserve peace and protect the state’s good name, while praising the generally law abiding people.

Raricu N. C Fowle Morgantown Union

Weather Forecast for New England and Nearby States

Washington forecast issued September 17 at 8 p.m. covers Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with rain and cooler conditions and southwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see rain with lower temperatures and westerly winds. Eastern New York reports rain with westerly winds and steady temperatures through Wednesday 8 p.m.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

William Franklin Hall Accountant of the Glove Building

William Franklin Hall, an accountant based at 244 Washington Street in the Glove Building, is noted in the snippet. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

WM. Franklin Hall Vom Washington St Besteu

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