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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1887

Page

2

Inquiries Ordered as Legislature Reports on Beverly Farms Bill

Legislature acts on investigations into Beverly Farms bill and license vote. Senate defeats women's suffrage on license issue 12 to 23. Cape Cod Shr Canal charter renewal approved. tax discussions and public service bills discussed. Various appropriations, rail actions, and public health claims resolved or scheduled.

Pharmacy Commission Cape Cod Beverly Farms House Senate Messrs Hartwell Worcester Forbes Reed Bristol Alger Middlesex Perkins Hampden Boston

Senate Investigates Beverly Farms Bribery Claims

A seven member committee is appointed to investigate alleged bribery in passing the Beverly Farms incorporation bill. Senator Slattery and supporters urge full daylight scrutiny, while member resignations and reappointments follow. The session also considers woman suffrage tied to liquor licenses and various railroad and canal bills.

Reed Senate Beverly Farms Slattery Boston Senator Slattery Beverly Boardman Hartwell Forbes Alger Perkins Morse Friends of Prohibition Sleeper Commonwealth Milliken Yeas Clark Cook Gleason Plymouth Gould Jeffs Keith Cane Marble Phillips Towne Alter Carrier Dwyer Fernald Glines Jioward Jenkins Jones Lynn Jordan Kimball Newhall O'Sullivan Grand Jury Norfolk County Committee On Sayles Douglas Clark A. Batchelder Ayer Worcester Committee On Education Essex County Roads Senator Roads Senator Gould Douglas Land Company Webster Committee On Drainage House Committee On Cities Committee On Taxation

Canal company powers and bridge rules under nearby act passage

The act outlines canal company bridge and waterway regulations, board of railroad commissioners oversight, and contractor rights. It covers repair costs for damaged railroad bridges, repayment of earlier advances, bond funding rules, and the revival of land-damage claims. It also notes local tax provisions for Sandwich and Bourne and the act’s effective date.

Railroad and Cane Company Board of Railroad Commissioners Commonwealth Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners Barnstable Old Colony Railroad Company Canal Company Sandwich Bourne Massachusetts Teachers’ Associations Monson Manufacturers’ Loan and Trust Company Common Council City of Boston

Needlewomen's Friends hold fortieth annual meeting at Tremont House

The Needlewomen's Friendly Society met at Tremont House for its 40th annual gathering with large attendance. Treasurer Charles G. White reported funds of 36 535 62 and officers were elected including President Mrs A D Weld and Vice President Mrs F P Sprague alongside multiple managers and secretaries.

Needlewomen’s Friendly Society Tremont House A. D. Weld Charles G. White F. P. Sprague S. K. Burge Sarah D. Gore Margaret Ruthven J. H. Thorndike H. 8. Howard Charles T. White Francis Jaques A. W. Davis Thomas M. Brewer Daniel C. Holder Annie B. Stevenson Ellen M. Bond Mary PF. Jenks J. Edward Dodd Abby P

Boston Benefit Play At Union Hall Draws Wealthy Crowd

A refined audience gathered for César Girodot's Will at Union Hall in aid of the Boston Home for Incurables and local nurseries. The cast featured J B Priest R M Cushing Parkman Dexter and C P Curtis among others. performances earned a generous net for charity and a repeat show is planned for Thursday evening.

Union Hall Boston West End Blossom Street Nurseries César Girodot Erving Winson Tancred Charpentier Jo. Priest Lucien de Rowvrea G. P. Gardner Félie Girodot H. G

Protest Against Tipping By Hotel and Railway Staff

To the Editor of the Post the undersigned protest the growing custom of tipping hotel and railway staff. They urge managers to stop fees, seek patron notice, and involve students and teachers to curb this practice. They argue tipping degrades self respect and burdens customers, calling for united action in hotels and summer venues.

Sir Andover Review Independent Alf H. C. Bierwirth Barory P. Bowne Phillips Boston Academy Andover University, Mass

Paris Art Schools Open to Women Expand Studio Options

A Paris correspondent surveys the growing list of women friendly art studios in the Faubourg St Honore and elsewhere. Colarossi Jullian Duran Chaplin Barrias and newer establishments offer female access with fees from 40 to 100 francs. The piece contrasts classical Ecole des Beaux Arts traditions with modern private ateliers and notes American influence and student life details.

Paris America Colarossi Rue de la Grande Chaumiere Pont- Neuf Ecole Des Beaux-Arts Dagnan Collin Sam Jullian M. Cabanel M. Jullian Tony Robert-Fleury Boulanger Lefevre Tony Carolus Duran Massiere Chie Monitor Chaplin M. Barrias Rue de Boulogne Mme Madeleine Lemaire Henrietta Browne Barrins Mme. Barrias Faubourg St. Honoré Nouveau Clive Newcome No. 12 Beaux-Arts

Leading Russian Authors Sketches From M Léon Sichler

The article surveys early Russian writers and poets such as Alexandre Polejaef Koltzof and Novikof, tracing Polejaef’s poetic life and downfall, Koltzof’s desert imagery, and Novikof’s editorial work, with a closing note on Catherine the Great’s literary influence and projects in Russia.

Russia M. Léon Sichler Alexandre Polejaef St. Petersburg Moscow Stretenki Byron Ossian Macpherson Sadika Alexander Novikof Europe Paul I Tikhyino Koltzof Voronej Steppes Catharine Montesquieu Voltaire Rosseau Diderot Smolna Hermitage

Paris Academy of Art Described by a Visitor

The writer tours a Seine atelier with Masters Laurens Le Roux and Gautherin guiding a mixed class of locals and American women. Students study oil, watercolor, drawing, and still life from living models, with full days and student rates of 60 to 100 francs.

Seine America Academy Jean Paul Laurens Hector le Roux Gautherin M. le Roux

Catherine the Great and Women of Russian Letters

The sketches recount Catherine the Great founding the Russian Academy and Literary Gazette, promoting education and language reform, and clashing with Empress over journal publication. It notes other Russian writers like Gogol and Tolstoy and highlights female writers such as Countess Rostoptsehine and Juliette Jadovskaya.

Academy of Academy of Sciences Russian Academy Literary Gazette Catharine Russia Cena Catharine the Great

Auction of Stocks and Real Estate by Executors and Trustees

A vast catalog of bonds and shares from multiple banks railroads and mills is offered by order of Executors Trustees and Administrators. The sale lists holdings in American Electric Manufacturing Co Cambridgeport National Bank Faneuil Hall National Bank and many others with dates and lot sizes including a 3 12 story brick dwelling at 88 West Springfield Street and a 1216 square foot lot. Public auction dates include April 14 and April 28 1887 with terms requiring cash and transfer details.

American Electric Mfg, Co de Washington Burl. & Quincey Detroit, Lansing & Northern A. BR Montgomery Cambridgeport National Bank Faneuil Hall National Bank Suffolk National Bank National Eagle Bank Hamilton National Bank Everettt National Bank Nanmkenny Steam Cotton Co Merrimac Mfg. Co Cambridge Railroad Co Connecticut River RE. Co North Chicago Rolling Mills Haverhill Nashua N. H Cincinnati Chicago & Northwestern RR Old Colony RR Rutland Hamilton Mfg Spu Salem Gag Light Co Howard Natl. Bank San Diego Land and Town Co Atlas Natl. Bank First Natl Bank of St. Johnsbury Cheshire Rd. Co Cleveland Lake Champlain New England Mort. Security Clinton, Fitchburg New Bedford HSO Kansas City & Southwestern Boston& Maine Do Amory Mfg. Co Maine Central Topeka Atlantic Cotton Mills Detroit, Lansing & No. Rd Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Amoskeag Manly. Co Bank of Salem Washington Mills Old Stock Marblehead Natl. Bank Columbian Natl. Bank Phila Wilmington Baltimore Northern BR. Co Little Rock Fort Smith National Hide and Leather Bank State National Bank Shawmut National Bank People’s National Bank Roxbury Central Natl Faneuil Hall Bank of Freeman's Natl Houston Oakland Garden Pendent School Dist Perry County Dabis Iowa Ind Peer G Victory Mie Bates Franklin St. Louis Winnisimmet Co Chicago Howard Nat’! Bank State of Mainers Gt. Falls & Conway Eastern Top Western Rd St. Feguar Western Union’ Pacific Ry Old Colony Cedar Rap R. R Set Allegan Eastern Ra Springfield Street Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Warren Avenzie Boston

Funeral for Theodore Noyes Taylor of Malden

Theodore Noyes Taylor, a prominent Malden citizen, was honored yesterday with services at his Parker street home. Masonic rites followed at the Masonic Hall with Rev. Richard P. Bush Jr. officiating. Interment took place at Forest Dale cemetery.

Theodore Noyes Taylor Malden Parker Street Masonic Society Masonic Hall Richard P. Bush, Jr Lodge Forest Dale Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Committee On Claims Holyoke Springfield Cheshire Hinsdale Lenox Theodore I. Davis Washington Committee On Public Service New York & New England Railroad Company Springfield & New London Railroad Boston & Albany Railroad Company Poughkeepsie, Hartford & Boston Railroad Company Westport Somerville Westboro Insane Hospital Westboro Committee On the Judiciary THE Fales Milford Messrs. Milliken Parkman Butler Upham Salem Howe Shrewsbury Davlin O’connor U Pox of Salam Walker Cape Cod Ship Canal Somnbour Iso Railroad Corporation Cape Cod Ship Canal Company the Ateliers OF Paris Faubourg St. Honore New York Richards & CO Reade St John C. Wilmerding Wilmerding Hoguet & Co White St Townsend & Montant Wand &1 Leonard Street B.L. Day & Company Brokers & Appraiser State St Merchants’ Exchange Building Boston Stock Exchange Francis Henshaw & CO State Street Merchants’ Exchange Old Colony Steamboat Co Continental Natl. Bank Russell Trimmer Co Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain RR Cen & Passumpsic Rivers RR. Co de Navmkeag Steam Cotton Co Burlington & Missouri City St. Jos Council Bluffs Burl, & Quincy Merrimac Mtg Co de Mass Cotton Mills Ednesday Webster Mfg. Co Trustee— Merchants’ Natl Beverly Natl Mass Mercantile Bank of Hartford, Conn and Lawrence Gas Light Co Newton Natl Newton Asiatic Natl. Bank City Bank Pepperell Mfg. Co Bank of Republic Mechanics Pueblo Smelting and Refining Co Hamilton Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills Cambridge Horse Rd Massawippi Valley Chelsea Gas Light Co Plymouth Cordage Co North Michigan Central Soco Nsas City Clinton & Spr Gas City Fort Scott & Gulf Pleasant Hill de Soto Rd New Eng. Mort, Sec. Co Boston & Albany Eagle E. & T. Fairbanks & Co Mckay & Bigelow Heeling Mach. Asso. Blackstone Natl. Bank Conn Pass. Rivers Ra., Pid. Natl Exchange Bank Gt. Falls Mfg. Co HANK Market Rae Bank Manuf Goodyear & McKay Sewing Mach Concord & Mont Marietta Mineral Rd City of Boston M. L Suffolk Mechanics’ Natl. Bank Lawrence Mfg. Co Lamson Store Service Co Southwestern RR Winton Pac. Ky City of Cincinnati RR. L Central RR Poston Newport & Richford Pass Colmuapas Springfield & Cincin Boston & Maine Roxbury Gaslight Co Quincy Hit Natl. Sewing Machine Co Shaw Stocking Co Globe National Bank Traders’ National Bank First National Bank New England Mortgage Security Co Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ri Mt. Ta W. Pepuain Central RK Fitchburg Rd Horatio Harris & CO R. Knights & CO Main Street Cambridgeport Washington Street Theodore N. Taylor Boyan Raking Powdur Co Wall St Massachusetts Title Insurance Co Mile ST Nathaniel J. Bradlee Arnoli A.rand
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