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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1888

Page

5

Tory reform bill drew mixed praise from Liberals and radicals

In Loxpon on March 26, a London correspondent reports Mr Ritchie's local government bill as the most democratic Tory measure since 1867, with county and district councils, new police and licensing arrangements, and London as a county. Radical objections focus on indirect elections, liquor license compensation, local taxation relief, and policing.

Loxpon Sproran Sndh London County Council Manchester Liverpool Birmingham Leeds Bristol Bradford Sheffield Nottingham Newcastle Hull Metropolitan Board of Works London Police Trafalgar Square England Lord Salisbury Mr. Ritchie

Senate to act soon on new fisheries treaty in open session

Washington reports that the new fisheries treaty will be taken up shortly by the Senate and considered in committee on foreign affairs next Saturday at noon. Republican members aim to kill it indirectly by reporting a resolution condemning the treaty or sending it back to the State Department for amendments. Republican and Democratic lines diverge on prompt ratification and the committee backs secrecy over open debate.

Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs Sherman Edmunds South Frye Pacific Railroads Committee Morgan Brown State Department Maine Massachusetts Riddleberger

Oleomargarine labeling and ladle-packed butter fraud claims

Professor Blablock criticizes deceptive labeling of oleomargarine and ladle-packed butter, urging truthful origin and production disclosures. He cites revenue stamps, state and federal reports, and expert testimony to argue oleomargarine is wholesome and safer than low-grade butter, while alleging widespread misbranding and adulteration in Boston.

Sir Hibbard United States Revenue Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston Utley Utley & Boynton Committee On Agriculture Jersey Chamber of Commerce Revenue Miller United States Office of United States Internal Revenue Department Miler Massachusetts State Board of Health Hibward New England Department H. A. Webber Ohio Lassume Webber Ohio Dairy Commissioner James FI Bascoox Oston

Primary results name Dickson and Gardner delegates

Last night primaries elected William Dickson and Lawrence Gardner as delegates to a convention in St. Louis. Dickson, previously an unsuccessful post office candidate, said in a recent interview he is friendly to the administration. Some primaries showed anti presidential sentiment.

St. Louis William Dickson Lawrence Gardner Dickson

Dawes bill on Indian courts sent to sub committee

Senator Dawes bill to establish courts for the Indians is referred to a sub committee of Senators Platt Morgan and Jones. Hearings will be given to interested parties. No opposition to the general purpose and detailed consideration is pending.

Dawes Platt Connecticut Morgan Alabama Jones Arkansas

Congressman Russell Attends Francis Wharton Dinner for Professor Goldwin Smith

Congressman Russell was a guest at a dinner hosted by Francis Wharton in honor of Professor Goldwin Smith. The gathering, filled with literary men, avoided partisan politics and focused on literary and economic topics. Senator Morrill of Vermont has been absent from the Senate for days due to a mild indigestion. He is not bedridden and spent an evening playing a quiet game with his family.

Chicago Thornton Cobden Club Great Britain W. H. B. Thornton United States William Morris Dumas Morris Merton Abbey Westminster Whitehall Iceland Scotland John Ball Burne- Jones Oxford Joseph Chamberlain Parnell William O’brien Birmingham Mr. Chamberlain Irish National Party Congressman Russell Francis Wharton Goldwin Smith Morrill Vermont Senate A. Dare Stetgon

Tufts College Baseball Schedule and Lectures At Tufts

The Tufts College baseball manager arranged games with Boston University Brown University Stoneham and Lexington. The nine will play Lynn next Saturday afternoon at Lynn. Team lineup includes Bascom Bennington Ames Walker Cushman Darkee Chapman Rounds Pearson and Rose as outfield candidates. The junior lecture series continues with President Capen on The Educated Young Man in Politics and dates for remaining lectures adjusted to April 9 11 18. An orchestra party is set for April 13 in Goddard gym with a season finale reception May 4. no college exercises this week Thursday through Saturday.

Tufts Boston University Brown University Stoneham Lexington Lynn Bascom Bennington Ames Walker Cushman Darkee Chapman Pearson Rose Capen Henry B. Metcalf A. A. Miner Daily Life

Boston Society of Natural History Notes Oyster Development Paper

At last evening’s meeting the Boston Society of Natural History drew a light attendance due to a holiday eve. Samuel Wells read an appreciative notice of the late Richard C. Greenleaf, and Robert Jackson presented a paper on The Development of the Oyster with remarks on allied genera.

Boston Society of Natural History Richard C. Greenleaf Samuel Wells Robert ‘. Jackson

Whittier Acknowledges Essex Club Birthday Testimonial

John G. Whittier thanks the Essex Club for a testimonial signed by state and federal officials, judges, governors and lawmakers. He expresses gratitude, noting political differences set aside and praising the honor given to a private citizen devoted to a free united country. Signed message from Oak Knoll Danvers dated March 30.

Washington Sproran John G. Whittier Oak Knoll Danvers Geo. B. Loring Newton P. Frye Benjamin Pickman Essex Club Supreme Court of Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States Union Sam

New Asteroid Report From Palisa Discovery Body

Cable despatch from Dr Kreuger reports Palisa discovering a new asteroid in a defined position on April 3. The object has twelfth magnitude, coordinates Greenwich mean time 12h 50m 40.3s right ascension declination south 9 9 10m with daily motion minus 48s.

Kreuger Palisa Greenwich

Boston Theatre Amusements Mixed Nightline Listings

The page lists multiple venues in Boston with show times and acts including Thatcher Primrose and West Minstrels at the Amusements or Boston Theatre, Mime at Hollis Street, Modjeska, A Dark Secret at Globe Theatre, and variety programs at Howard Athenaeum and the Boston Museum with the Bells of Ratlone.

Boston Theatre Thatcher Primrose West’s Minstrels Park Theatre Hollis Street Mime Modjeska Globe Theatre Howard Athenaeum Variety Boston Museum Ratlone Eras D Opera House

Railroads edge toward calmer ties as strike ends fueling rate rise

The survey notes the settlement across roads including Chicago Burlington and Quincy, predicting higher rates by April 9 and broader peace among lines. It highlights buying by Lee Higginson and Parkinson Burr, mentions a new tonnage at Calumet, Pan Handle expansion plans, and rail investors forecasting stronger summer liquidity and improved crop outcomes.

Chicago Burlington & Quincy

Marriages Tie Names in City's April Notes

In this city on various dates, couples wed in local ceremonies. John Bain to Annabella Wilson by Rev M R Deming. Jean Murray to W F Ganong by Rev John F Nichols at Emmanuel Church. Frederick Gammons to Sadie Win. JONES McKinnon to Medora Hakinnon. John Patterson to Sadie Rea by multiple pastors.

Obituary notices from city and surrounding towns list names and ages

A sequence of death notices records residents of Boston area and nearby towns with ages and brief details. Entries include Ball, Bond, Bowers, Cleveland, Curtis, Coffea, Doran, Goddard, Gordon, Gardner, Jarvis, Johnson, Leary, Lowell, Royce, Richardson, Rolfe, Smith, Starbuck, Sags, and Wright with ages from 19 to 83 and notes on services or funeral arrangements where given.

Ball Aar Margaret E Moses D Louisa Ball Bond Rutland Mass Luarriet Thomas Bond Bowers Needham Mary N. Bowers Cleveland Dartmouth Oliver S. Cleveland Forty-ffth Massachusetts Infantry Sixteenth Massachusetts Battery Curtis Boston Highlands A. Reubenna Curtis George A. Curtis Cofela Lowell Richmond Edward A Carrie R. Coffin Doran Elizabeth David Doran Goddard Bunker Hill Elliot Goddard Gordon Melrose Sophronia A. Gordon Lancaster Gardner Newton William Sewall Gardner Grace Church Towers Jarvis Detroit Mich Grace McMillan W. F. Jarvis Johnson Charlotte A. Johnson Samuel Johnson Old South Church Leary Cambridge Lewis Calvert Leary Harvard Divinity School Baltimore Mary E Frank Lowell Royce Bradley Royce Richardson New York City Elizabeth P. Richardon A. BE. Richardson ROLEE West Somerville Nathan Rolfe Smith Boston Isaac H. Smith Starbuck Middletown Conn Roland H. Starbuck Stafford Springs Conun George M. Starbuck Nantucket Sags Billerica Samuel Sammel Martha Hill Sage Wright George J. Wright George W. Wright

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