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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1889

Page

2

Between the Lines and Captain Forbes Wrecks and Rescues

The review discusses Captain Charles King’s Between the Lines a Civil War tale praised for balance of love and war and notes Captain R B Forbes notes on wrecks and rescues. It highlights Forbes’s authority from maritime experience and his practical suggestions for life saving at sea.

Captain King Stuart Pickett Charles King U.S.A New York Harper & Bros Forbes R. B. Forbes Wrelss United States Captan Fortes Uropa Snug Harbor Humane Society Captain Forbes Danmark Missouri Alceste Geiser Atlantic Pavonia Oregon Boston Cunard Steamship Company Hottel Vendome Dec Cunard Company C. E Boston Navy Yard Spectacle Island Simpson Bath Hatteras Little, Brown & Co

General Land Office report on arrears and board of review

Acting Commissioner W M Stone details large backlog from 1889 caused by clerical shortfalls and flawed review practices. He notes reforms ending delays, abolishing the board of review, and reports 70,141 land patents issued that year including homesteads and cash entries.

Washington W. M. Stone General Land Office Secretary of the Interior Sparks Board of Review Public Lands Division Supreme Court of the United States Noble Stone

Fires Rage Across Cities From Maine to Ontario

Fire in Bangor damaged the Western Union telegraph office and nearby businesses, with about 300 battery jars burned and a $1000 loss. Portland forest fires threaten Clarke Donne f. and Lents, while Providence reports Angell barn and workshop burned with eight Jersey cattle and stock valued at $5000. Additional blazes hit Collingswood and Lindsay in Ontario, Kansas City Desiccating and Refining Works in Kansas, and two buildings in Macon, Georgia, totaling extensive insured losses. A false alarm in Macon followed by a Church Green Electric Light Engine incident caused damage and insurance coverage. A minor fire at Catherine Fuller’s residence and a separate faint blaze on Fellows Street added to the day’s incidents.

Bangor Western Union Telegraph Office Western Union Reynolds & Co E. C. Brett The Theological Seminary Portland Clarke Donne F Theolumbia River Lents City Ark Providence R. IL George M. Angell North Collingwood Ont Collings Lindsay Kansas City Kan Church Green Isummer Street Devonshire Purchase Bedford Streets A. W. Perry Church Green Electric Light Company Catherine Fuller Chester Place Fellows Street Harry Johnson

Dedham Bride Weds Elmer Russell in Family Home Ceremony

Elizabeth A Hewins daughter of George Hewins married Elmer Russell at her father's High street Dedham residence. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Fish with a large gathering of relatives. Bridesmaids included Alice, Clara, Anna Hewins, Alice F Poor, Florence Hewins, and Margaret Hewins. Ushers were James R Poor and Harry K Alden. Gifts from Boston to Hartford noted, couple to tour before settling on Highland Street Dedham.

Elizabeth A George Hewins Elmer Russell High Street Dedham Alice Clara Anna Hewins Alice F. Poor Brookline Florence Margaret Hewins West Roxbury James R

Democratic Caucuses Name City Delegates in Sept. Ballots

In Lyon Berwick Steventon Bridgewater Lawrence and Franklin, Democrats held large caucuses to choose state county and councillor delegates. Names included Asa T. Newhall Edward Berry J. S. Hadly W. W. Chase James A. Hunt Isaiah Graves F. B. Mower and many others. Republican delegations from multiple towns followed with Crappo Brackett and Wentworth ties noted.

F. W. Jones Thomas Wedgewood Wallace O. Madge Thomas PF. Revelle Benjamin A. Ward Josiah Wilson Sumner T. Parker D. A. Noyes George H. Breed Frank Davis E. J. Graves N. E. Moulton J. F. Lovett O. L. Nutter Merritt Frye State Q. A. Townes FE. G. Pearson J.D. Dennis Israel Buttinton A. A. Mower Henry Murphy W. Goodwin John F. Hay John Hayes William H. Lockwood George N. Nichols John D. O'Shea Thomas Kavanagh Thomas M. Newth Henry A. Plimpton D. H. Meade John &L. Logan J. H. Potts Israel Buffinton J. A. Potts T. H. Joyce G.N. Nichols J. R. Morrow T. M. Newth John PD. O'Shea William H. McKenna J. L. Towne H. F. Hurlburt James H. Sullivan J. S. Hamilton Martin Healy Joel B. Taylor William W. Hay David Knox George O. Tarbox Joseph F. Harman J. L. Libby J. F. McCarthy Thomas F. Tully Robert Leslie I. F. French Louis Wolf William F. Norman James H. Corcoran F. E. Wright HL. Libby W. L. Neagles H. B. Sprautt L. B. Usher J. BE. Tobin L. A. Brock J. Kimball William Snel H. F. Goodridge I. Hi. Kelman J. J. Maloney M. H. Dris Charles Lyman Flint M. Kk. Simmons J. R. Holbrook Daniel O'Connor N. 5 Atwood Henry Fitzpatrick Michael Smith Wentworth H. H. Prancis David Orsaith F.C. Freeman J.J. Vanston John Powers M. F. McCormack J. KF. Ellis Union S. R. Smith J. K. Holbrook Alpheus Hardy H. R. Barber C. F. Richardson Almond Smith Lucien Lord H. M. Humphrey T. H. Goodspeed George T. Johnson H. L. Hapgood R. L. Deane LY. Kendall E. J.french W. H. Brook A. Carruta Crapo Brackett Coxcord H. T. Hosmer Charles E. Brown K. F. Barrett F. N. Oxley G. C. Fiske W. _K. Temple S. F. Thayer E. H. Bunker W. R. Hartshorne Tisbury J. H. Balcom Tockport John C. Pierce Sumner D. York William Wingood John Hi. Dennis Springfield Savoy Sunderland Russell Williamsburg West Clampton Wilbraham New Salem Canton Memorial Hall C. H. French Jesse Fenno E. H. Morse W. B. Revere B. ©. Britton Robert Morrison George W. Capen Charles W. Crowell Arthur F Fisher F. E. Grover Samuel Capen F. Endicott Thomas KE. Grover John Stretton Windsor Heaps Oscar D. Capen George P. Ross John PF. Plunkett George B. Hunt HH. Eager Willis S. Shepard Thorndike C. E B. Crowell George J. Leonard Nathaniel Farrington B. M. Noyes Fred E. Holmes Thomas McEnny Dward Halloran P. McGuire J. W. Jones B. B. Nourse J. W. Slattery A. Gauthier G. J. Jackson D. F. Newton James Brady E. C. Gleason B. Nourse Martin Maleia I. P. Bryce W. J. McCoy

Devens Brigade Reunion Parade in Springfield

The Devens Brigade reunion drew a large crowd despite muddy streets. The Thirty-seventh Massachusetts Regiment held its annual meeting at Grand Army Hall with elected officers. A South Massachusetts Regiment meeting occurred simultaneously as the brigade formed for a center-city parade and banquet at City Hall with General Devens presiding.

Springfield Devens Thirty-seventh Massachusetts Regiment Grand Army Hall 5. C. Nichols Buffalo N. Y W. 5. Cook Boston H. M. Abbott Northampton J. A. Lo Pynchon Street H. G. Gilmore Wilcox Post Rhodesland Regiment Seventh Tenth E. 8. Bradford Maynard

Navy Yard Portsmouth Commander Placed on Waiting Orders

Captain R. Bradford has been detached from command of the navy yard at Portsmouth New Jersey effective October 1 and placed on waiting orders in the special Army and Navy Gazette report from Washington dated September 19.

Washington R. ¥. Bradford Navy Yard Portsmouth N. J

Dinner to General Hammond at Algonquin Club

Asa P. Potter hosted a dinner for General William A. Hammond, former surgeon general, at the Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Avenue. The gathering of about forty included Major Merrill, General Corse, and others as Hammond spoke on heating and ventilation, critiquing hot air, steam, and stoves, and proposing a centralized hot water system as a future solution.

Algonquin Club Commonwealth Avenue Asa P. Potter William A. Hammond Washington United States Army Major Hart Corse Merrill Insurance Francis A. Walker Pomeroy Kansas Charles H. Allen A. P. Martin C. W. Ernst Isaac Enno J. Hinckley John Wales W. G. Preston George W. Simmons E. Howard H. P. Whitcomb George E. Freeman Henry D. Hlyde A. Shuman Frank M. Ames Calvin A Richards Irving A. Evans Potter General Hammond Timby Harmmound J.C. Wyman

Prominent Rhode Island Leader J. B. Barnaby Dies

J B Barnaby head of J B Barnaby & Co a Providence clothing house dies at home born Oct 27 1880 in what is now part of his estate He served nine years in the Common Council one year in the General Assembly Democratic gubernatorial nominee 1887 defeated by 454 votes ex governor Van Zandt and 24 456 total He also ran for Congress losing by 717 in 10 427 total His brother Abner J Barnaby served on the Democratic national committee twice elected his widow survives with two daughters.

J. B. Barnaby Rhode Island J. B. Barnaby & Co Providence Barnaby Common Council General Assembly van Zandt Congress Lattimer W. Ballou Abner J. Barnaby Democratic National Committee Josephine A. Reynolds

Colchis Mining Company Expects Rich Silver Output Near Silver City

Dr. Charles D. Jenkins of Boston discusses Colchis Mining Company plans near Silver City New Mexico. Four shafts, high grade ore, 200 tons daily mill capacity, 40 000 tons stored, rail link to market, and stock to be offered as works near completion. Project touted as a proven investment by investors and experts.

Charles D. Jenkins Colchis Mining Company Silver City Flagler Reducing Company New Mexico

Field Day of Colored Odd Fellows in Boston

A large gathering of colored residents of Boston and vicinity attended the first annual field day of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of the State at Cotil son Hall Mechanics Building. Grand Director A Bb Lattimore presided, with prayers, a dress parade by Boston and Cambridge patriarchs, and an oration by Grand Secretary Isaac B Mullen. A parade followed with about 250 marchers from Sumner Plymouth Rock Merrimac and New Bedford Lodges. A convention convened at Blossom Street. the order was reported flourishing.

Boston Cotilson Hall Mechanics Grand United Order of Odd Fellows A. Bb. Lattimore Cambridge Isaac 8. Mullen Order of Odd Fellows Sumner Plymouth Rock Merrimac New Bedford Gaskins George Fielmes W. B. Lee Blossom Street

Northern Pacific directors spar over mortgage proxy plan

At the monthly meeting New York, Sept 19, Henry Villard’s proxy request for a 160 million mortgage faced sharp criticism from directors who then adopted an official proxy request and purpose statement. Premiums for bonds limited to 10 million and preferred stock dividends left to a special committee, jeopardizing full support from preferred stockholders. Other notices cover Concord & Montreal union, Cincinnati sale of rail line, and Canadian Pacific rate decisions.

New York Northern Pacific Railroad Henry Villard Villard Honda Conxcorp N. H Concord & Montreal Railroad Corporation Concord Boston, Concord & Montreal A. Kimball J. H. Pearson W. M. Parker GC. A. Busiel L. C. Pattee

Literary Notes in October Scribner's Review

The October Scribner's features essays by Edward Wakefield on the Australian ballot system and its defects, a paper on postal reforms by Ex-Postmaster General James, and contributions by Senator Custom and Professor William T. Harris. Amelia B. Edwards plans a Century article on Bubastis recovery illustrated by Egyptian sculptures now at the Boston Museum. Joseph Thorson leads the issue with a Masarland journey tale for the Royal Geographical Society, Donald G. Mitchell's critique of New England decay, and the final installment of The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson forthcoming from Scribner's Sons. Wellman Parks reports Ginn & Co. receiving two high medals at the Paris Exposition and prominent notice for their educational exhibit, with the National Pedagogic Museum of France seeking their materials.

Edward Wakefield Thomas L. James Custom Illinois William T. Harris United States Eduction Edward Bellamy Amelia B. Edwards Witten Donald G. Mitchell New England Ballantrae Robert Louis Stevenson South Sea Islands Scribner’s National Pedagogic Museum of Fragice

Massachusetts Fisheries Law Defended Against Rhode Island Nets

In a 1889 letter to the editor Farr PLAY defends Massachusetts chapter 192 of the 1886 acts protecting Buzzard's Bay fisheries. He lauds Chief Wade and officers for seizures and prosecutions against Rhode Island drag nets, urging public support for Massachusetts law and state sovereignty. The piece portrays Rhode Island fishermen as defying law and contrasts lawful Massachusetts fishermen and officials with indulgent external interests.

Massachusetts Buzzard’s Bay Rhode Island Wade Commonwealth Commonwealth of Massachusetts New England Farr

Petition for widow's $300 monthly support from trust estate

Nancy J. Hancock seeks court authority to receive out of the deceased's trust principal and estate net income three hundred dollars per month for her support. Citations issued to appear in Probate Court in Boston Suffolk on October 7, 1889 at 10 a.m. to show cause. Service by mail to Irene A. Clark and publication in the Boston Post for three weeks. Witness Judge Joan W. McKim.

Suffolk Elizabirith Ann Nicholson Ann E. Nicholson Boston Gait Catherine FE. Murphy Kather. Murphy Iaid Heston Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah Glorge Register Howard R. Brown Cambridge Middlesex George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Harriet H. Gardner Gta Poston East Joy Monwealth Eae Sety's Alfred W. Gardner Acton Sail Court Cour J. B. Lyser Lugretia Swezlt Francis Sears Joan W. Meckier Elijah George Nancy J. Hancock Irene A. Clark Warren Clark Groton Commonwealth Joan W. McKim Elijal George Charles A. Welch Allowal Tor Boon

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