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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1889

Page

5

Oklahoma border fears and Blaine on fisheries politics

Washington April 9. Indian Commissioner Oberly foresees clashes as colonists move toward opened Oklahoma lands. Troops stand ready along the border. decisions on crossing before the 22d open future action. Blaine holds consultations on fisheries with regional lawmakers while keeping a cautious stance toward Britain and Canada.

Washington Sprciay Oberly Oklahoma Cherokee Strip Secretary of the Interior Kansas War Department Proctor Merritt Fort Leavenworth Kan Crook Chicago Missouri Indiana Territory Fort Supply Fort Reno Fort Lyons Col Fort Elliot Texas Fort Hayes Kaw Fifth Cavalry Twentieth Infantry United States

Reception for Wanamaker at Philadelphia Club

Secretary of State relays Panama update from Consul-General Adamson noting no feared trouble from canal work stoppage and maintaining order. Reports promise of great railroads in Chile and American canalists planning similar ventures in Jamaica. Panama Canals Company orders work to prevent abandonment concerns along the canal line.

Panama Adamson United States Chili Jamaica Panama Canals Company

Massachusetts post offices postmasters appointments

The Massachusetts postmasters appointed include Presidential postmasters Charles H. Gifford at New Bedford replacing A W Carpenter, Byron H Williams at Amherst replacing a coach whose commission expired, and James P Richardson at West Medford reappointed. Fourth class postmasters include Mrs EK Williams at Ashburnham and Henry Ames at Wilmington.

Massachusetts Charles H. Gifford New Bedford A. W. Carpenter Byron H. Williams Amherst James P. Richardson West Medford EK. L. Williams Ashburnham Henry Ames Wilmington

Against the Prohibitory Amendment Opinion of Massachusetts Youth Club

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts opposes the prohibitory constitutional amendment. It argues prohibition belongs in statute not the constitution, favors local rather than statewide control, frames prohibition as coercive socialism, warns of public sentiment, and urges voters to reject the amendment at the April 22 ballot. It cites historical failure of 1869 prohibition and calls for preserving individual liberty while regulating liquor by law.

The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Commonwealth Aries

Humane Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

At yesterday's meeting the Humane Society elected J. Perkins as president Abbott Lawrence as first vice president H H Hunnewell as second vice president and treasurer Charles H Joy as corresponding secretary John L Gardner as recording secretary and trustees B W Crownin shield John Warren M D C W Amory Walter C Cabot and Jacob Rogers. The treasurer's report was read and approved.

the Humane Society J. Perkins Abbott Lawrence H. H. Hunnewell Charles H. Joy John L. Gardner B. W. Crowninshield John

Lena Woodward and Dr Swinburn Wed in Quiet Victoria Ceremony

Miss Lena Woodward daughter of Captain H E Woodward married Dr Swinburn of New York in a small Victoria ceremony conducted by Rev George A Gordon of the New Old South Church. The couple, after a summer in Europe, will reside in New York City.

Swinburn

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Upholstery Stock Display

The Spring stock of upholstery and car pets of John H. Pray, Sons & Co., 558 and 560 Washington street, is complete and varied. They carry the first lines of goods.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street

Doctor endorses Warner's Safe Cure for kidney trouble

The late Dr. Dio Lewis stated in his own handwriting that he was convinced the medicine is not injurious and would use Warner's Safe Cure if he suffered serious kidney trouble, endorsing its safety and efficacy.

Dio Lewis Warner

Roses for every thorn at Norfolk Club ladies day

The Norfolk Club’s annual ladies day at the Revere House showcased music flowers and speeches. Governor Ames Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and State officials attended as Judge Asa French urged advancing women’s higher education and political influence.

Norfolk Club Revere House Ames Brackett Hartwell Senate Marden J. Howard Richardson Rugles Street Gerard Russo Asa French Norfolk County Robert T. Lincoln England Ha French Bob” Lincoln Harvard College Exeter Cambridge George A. Marden

Straws From State Street Signals Market Shifts

New York trading shows a softer tone with Atchison as the lever to sway prices. St. Paul strength fuels talk of a deal with Northwestern while London sells and buyers remain cautious. Western railroads and a possible Fremont Elkhorn extension loom as catalysts. Mallory line eyeing rail plans from El Paso to connect with Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe. Carr Cop.

New York Atchison St. Paul Northwestern Western Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Fort Casper Wyo Ogden Salt Lake Utah Chicago & Northwestern Union Pacific Mallory Steamship Company Paso Texas San Angelo Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Carr Cop

Many Vessels Wrecked in Chesapeake Storm

Baltimore reports a violent coastal storm that sank or damaged over thirty vessels and cost several seamen their lives. The storm wrecked ships across Cove Point Bar, Yeocomico and Carter's Creek, with crews missing or drowned. Widespread damage extended to the Potomac area, Sleepy Hole, Lambert's Point, and Craney Island, with wrecked wharfs, lost stock, and a damaged draw bridge. Virginia Beach also notes bilged ships and ruined crops from high tides.

Baltimore Lower Chesapeake Caroline Hutchins Cove Point Bar W. P. Snow Patuxent Martha Washington Thomas G. Parks Coan River William Coburn Amelia Cowart Columbia F. Co Carter’s Creek Potomac W. Williamson Sleepy Hole Potomac River Mr. Woodward Penson Portsmouth James River Scott’s Creek James Boyes Rankin Charles A. Briggs Hammett Lambert’s Point William P. Davis Norfolk Navy Yard Craney Island Norr Folk Virginia Beach Emma F. Hart Camden Benjamin F. Pool Providence, R. I Norfolk Princess Anne Hansemond

Cambridge City Council Passes NineHour Day Ordinance

At a Cambridge meeting last evening the city adopted a nine hours per day six days a week labor rule for workers. The gift of a drinking fountain from Miss Mary Edgecomb Blatchford was accepted. Plans were authorized for heating and ventilating Putnam school. The West End Railroad Co petitioned to extend its electric system and to widen and relay tracks. both requests were referred. Elections of city officers were held for several posts. An appropriation of 40000 for a new Ward 4 schoolhouse was ordered to be placed in the city debt. A hearing was ordered for John P. Squire before the election of a city solicitor. A farewell reception for Rev. George A. Tewksbury was held at E. M. Phelan’s residence. about 200 attended and a pastel sea view was presented.

Cambridge Mary Edgecomb Blatchford Putnam West End John , McSorley B. Otis Danforth L. M. Hastings John P. Squire George A. Tewksbury Pilgrim, Congregational Cambridgeport E. M. Phelan Tewksbury Mr. Tewksbury Marblehead

Attractive Windows Display at Shepard Norwell & Co

Citizens marvel at Shepard Norwell & Co on Winter street for an elaborate four window exhibit of house furnishings and draperies. French design wall pieces evoke Louis XVI era with apple green and ivory tones and Honiton lace and muslin tamboards featured. Easter lily patterns unify the display appealing to shoppers.

Shepard, Norwell & Co Winter Street Louis XVI Ivor

Auction Sale Highlights Today At Various Vendors

Auction sales are scheduled today featuring Gideon Beck & Son with paintings at 2:30 p.m. Carriages and harneys go under the hammer with A. M. Bates at 12:30 a.m. Books from C. F. Libbie & Co. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. are also on the docket.

Gideon Beck & Son A. M. Bates C. F. Libbie & Co

Amusements program notes at Boston venues

The hollis street theatre showcases Robert Elsmere with shows at 2 and 7:45. Boston Museum presents Joseph's Sweetheart at 2 and 8. Park Theatre features Brass Monkey at 2 and 7:46. Globe Theatre runs Said Pasha at 2 and 7:45. German Opera at CYCLORAMA Tremont Street. Custer's Last Fight at Cyclorama. Howard Athenaeum offers Burlesque and Variety at 2 and 8. Grand Opera House presents Queens Evidence.

Hollis Street Robert Elsmere Boston Museum Joseph Park Theatre Globe Theatre Said Pasha Oo Theatre Cyclorama Tremont Street Custer Howard Athenaum Variety Grand Opera House

The Opera Queen Miss Pauline Hall Advocates Nervura

A Pauline Hall letter extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as a tonic for nerves and exhaustion. She claims it strengthens vigor, aids sleep, restores appetite, and cures a wide range of nervous and physical ills. Sold by druggists at $1 per bottle.

Queens of Comic Opera Pauline Hall

Marriages of McGregor Campbell and Pierce LeBlanche record

In this city on March 26 Rev Samuel Gunn officiated McGREGOR Campbell and Sarah J Campbell. In the same city on April 1 Rev J H Gunning officiated Henry Pierce and Nellie LeBlanche.

McGregor—Campbell Samuel ©. Gunn Murdock McGregor Sarah J. Campbell Pierce—Leblanche J. H. Gunning Henry, Pierce Nellie LeBlanche

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