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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1887

Page

5

President Cleveland answers fisheries dispute with national honor stance

In a formal note from the Executive Mansion, President Grover Cleveland replies to Massachusetts based American Fisheries Union officials. He defends U S rights and warns against unjust acts while stressing unity and national dignity as Congress contemplates retaliation over British Canada fishing tensions.

Washington George Steele Fisherg Lon Gloucester Mass Lotterry Great Britain United States America Canadian Thaneault Congress North America British America Grover Cleveland

Seizure Case Targets U S Rights to Behring Sea

Captain Abbey of the Gallatin faces a April 15 hearing in the U S Court over a $20,000 claim by L N Handy & Co of San Francisco. The suit arises from the Corwin cruise and the Sierra seizure for alleged seal fishing in Alaskan waters. The case tests U S authority over Behring Sea and Alaska fisheries amid England's stated objections.

Abbey Catter Gallatin United States Corwin Behring Sea Alaska L. N. Handy & Co San Francisco Sierra Agen United States Claims Authority England Washington Russia Alaska Commercial Company Seal Fisheries Till 1890, Will Claim A Breach of Contract. Captain Abbey Captain Abbey Pacific Messrs. Handy & Co Secretary of the Treasury

Stanley as a Reporter in Omaha Tales of Pike's Peak

Washington reflects on Henry M. Stanley with a Western reporter who recalls his youthful appearance, hair dye, and rise from Omaha. The informant describes Stanley's front page stunts during Pike's Peak excitement, including vivid but fictionalized dispatches. He notes Stanley's later trip to Africa and how Omaha’s reception has changed since.

Washington Henry M. Stanley Livingstone Stanley New York Omaha Henry Pike’s Peak Bust Boston Philadelphia Africa America Ujiji

Two Men Fatally Injured in Rail Crossing Accident

Lawrence April 8. John Neary and Edward Finn both of Lawrence were struck by a Manchester & Lawrence train at Union Street crossing in Methuen. A horse died and the buggy was destroyed. Finn, a 9 year old, was sent to City Hospital. Neary died from injuries. The crossing lacks gates or flagmen and trains pass with limited visibility due to a bluff.

Lawrence Specran John Neary Edward Finn Manchester & Lawrence Manchester Union Street Methuen Finn Neary

Railroad Smashup Hits Fitchburg Freight at Somerville

Last night around 11, a Fitchburg railroad freight train on a side track in Somerville was struck by an engine and a flat car, a freight car capsized, and a switch-house was nearly demolished. Conductors Lawrence O'Brien Richard Cronin Edward Hynes and brakeman James Cameron were injured. O'Brien is feared fatally hurt. Hynes sustained a knee injury Cronin a badly crushed foot Cameron bruised. O'Brien Cronin Hynes were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital while Cameron was sent home. Engine operator was Frank Butters.

Fitchburg Somerville Lawrence O'Brien Richard Cronin Edward Hynes James Cameron O’brien Hynes Cronin Cameron Massachusetts General Hospital Frank Butters

Significance of the Rhode Island election shocks party lines

The piece argues Republican leaders including Aldrich and Lodge attacked reformers and defended boss Brayton as a free trade conspiracy. Rhode Island shifts Democratic after years of Republican margins, signaling a national rebuke of corrupt methods and partisan bigotry.

N.Y. Evening Post Aldrich Eld Henry Cabot Lodge Boston Boston Journal The New York Tribune Republican Party Lodge Brayton Cleveland Independent Krayten

Police arrest Frank Gayhart and Thompson in Chelsea burglary

Police last evening arrested Frank alias Frenchy Gayhart and James H. Thompson charged with breaking and entering and larceny of 300 dollars worth of clothing from Boise Bros store at 306 Broadway Chelsea. Gayhart linked to William Scanlan, jailed after March 29 theft of a team from Dedham. The pair surrendered 150 dollars worth of stolen goods. D E Ranney of Joel Goldthwait Co Boston returned from Europe after placing orders. show rooms to display many European carpets.

Frank Frenchy Gayhart James H. Thompson Boise Bros Broadway Chelsea William Scanlan O'Leary & Galbraith Dedham Scanlan D. E. Ranney Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street Boston Europe

Water Colors at the Boston Art Club Exhibition

The thirty sixth show features 142 water colors, black and white works, and sculpture from 107 artists with strong New York emphasis. Reception last night. Doll Richards hosts Appleton Brown Agnes Brown display.

ART Club Boston Art Club The Graphic Arts Agnes D. Abbott W. V. Birney J. Wells Champney George H. Clements W. B. Closson B. Cowan F. K. M. Rehn H. W. Ranger Howard Pyle J. C. Nicoll Rhoda Holmes Nicholls P. R. Triscott George H. Smillie Boston Vicinity New York William O. Partridge C. E. Dallin Thomas E. Sweeney Julian Rix Edith M. Howes Sarah C. Sears Frank A. Bicknell Harry Fenn Alice Hirschberg Will Robinson Edward Hill C. B. Coman Alfree Kappes Francis C. Jones Buckline

Wolfe collection of paintings goes to Metropolitan Museum

The will of Catherine L. Wolfe provides her entire painting collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Valued over half a million dollars, it is described as one of the finest private holdings in the country and the largest such gift to a public institution in the United States. The bequest includes a $200,000 trust for care and growth, with a dedicated Wolfe gallery to be established.

Messrs. Doll & Richards J. Appleton Brown Agnes A. Brown Mr. Brown Handlin Brown Catherine L. Wolfe Metropolitan Museum of Art New York United States Metropolitan Museum Rosa Bonheur Cornelius Vanderbilt George S. Seney Miss Wolfe America Luxembourg France Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Commonwealth OF Henry Robinson Boston Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Edward Gray Robinson Edward Robinson Dora Hidell W. H. Hidell Commonwealth Rome Sta of Georgia Dora Hide Sqhn Noble Henry A. Clapp

Amusements in Boston area theaters and sales

A compiled list of theatrical offerings includes Samuelments at Park Theatre with The Flirt and The Mighty Dollar. Margaret Mather at the coon Theatre in Romeo and Juliet and Leah. Boston Museum presenting The Guv'nor and Pygmalion and Galatea. Globe Theatre matinee and evening shows. Hollis Street Theatre featuring Theodora with Sarah pecaberry. Howards Athenaum presenting minstrel and variety acts. Boston area theatres including Weston Brothers Comedy Company daily. sales by auction scheduled Monday. Gould-Seelye wedding notices at Wollaston.

Theodora Howard Athenaum—Minstre Variety BLO Weston Brothers’ Comedy Company Bucks and Blades Grand John Braham Savoy Theatre London H. L. Reid Fine Art Gallery Mme. Endress Edison Illuminating Co Boston Museum R. M. Fiely Isabelle Evelson W S. Gilbert Annie Clarke Boston Florences Fanny Davenport Hollis ST Isaac B. Rich Sarah Bernhardt Henry E. Abbey Maurice Gran Teleodora Bebene Riddle the Earl

Obituaries and Death Notices Page Briefs

Announcements list multiple deaths and funeral details including Annie R Bradshaw aged 74 Sarah Fay Lydia Hatch Nancy Partridge Samuel F Rogers Nancy Spalding and George Francis Wright. Burial and service times noted with locations in various cities and towns.

Bradshaw Annie R. Bradshaw Samuel C. Bradshaw Fay Sarah Joseph Story Fay John Bryant Hatch Fruitland Fla Lydia P. Hatch Partridge Nancy Nathan Partridge Rogers Samuel F. Rogers Spalding Wilton N. H Nancy Spalding Wright George Francis B. M William R. Wright

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