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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1887

Page

5

Trial of the Atlanta Na vy Experts Mystified by Speed Claims

The trial of the cruiser Atlanta prompts Navy officials to scrutinize horse power and speed. officials note reported speeds and boiler conditions, question foreign vessel figures, and discuss contract requirements. Interstate Commerce Commission focuses on long and short haul issues amid petitions.

Washieron Atlanta Navy Department Department Whitney Naval Advisory Board Secretary of the Navy

Rue praised as top detective in Pan Handle case

Wasmeton April 15. Delegate Toole lauds Rue for efficiently exposing the Pan Handle railroad robbers. Rue previously helped prosecute gold thieves in Helena, catching a suspect who, though indicted, escaped punishment due to statute limits. A skilled detective, Rue’s work is linked to a major conspiracy and potential harsher punishments for railroad car robbers.

Wasmeton Rue Toole Montana Territory Post Pittsburg Helena Philadelphia Montana United States

Interstate Commerce Commission Speakers Seek Suspension

The interstate commerce commissioners opened their new quarters and held sessions. Worthington of Illinois and Peoria Board of Trade representatives urged suspending the long and short haul clause, arguing Chicago and St. Louis gain under the new law. petitions from Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina and others urged suspending fourth act section, all sworn. Theatrical groups sought similar exemptions for amusements and railroad rate reductions.

Chicago Freight Bureau Trade of Chicago Ohio Mississipi Eashay Cooley Omaha S. B. Jones Union Pacific Railroad South Pacific Coast Wasmeron Srreran Interstate Commerce Commissioners Worthington Illinois Peoria Board of Trade St. Louis Virginia Indiana Ilinois North Carolina

New England Pensioners Granted Pensions Across States

Washington April 15 pensions granted to New Englanders include Maine residents Sarah E Shaw Rosa E Lowe and Noah J Browne with originals in Brewer Caribou and Togus. Vermont Massachusetts and Rhode Island names appear for original or increased or renewal grants across towns and cities including Detroit South Carthage Winterport Hartford Shoreham Montague City Boston Providence and more.

New England Washington New Togus Jeremiah Colson Winterport John McLaughlin Winfield Robinson Hartford Charles H., Cobb Brewer Vermont Charles C. Nichols Shoreham George S. Prescott East Corinth Russell A. Gay Elmore Massachusetts Charles W. Stoddard Montague City Charles F. Getchell

Corinthian Yacht Club Advances Amateur Racing at Marblehead

A historical note traces the Corinthian Yacht Club formed in 1885 by summer residents near Marblehead Neck, aiming to promote strictly amateur yacht racing. It grew from 60s7 members to over 200, expanding facilities, hosting seven races in 1886, and planning fund drives aided by Boston events and local performers. The piece lists multiple boats, yards, launches, and owners preparing for the season.

Marblehead Neck New England Marblehead Rock Eastern Yacht Club Corinthian Yacht Club Boston Longwood Minstrels Dedham Music Hall City Pot F. M. Smith Orleans Dinsmore Mr. Strafford A. Wilson Nautilus New York Rowe’s Wharf O. Sheldon & Co J. P. Cobb Newton L. KE. Duvall Louisville Shipman Charles A. Stevenson Larchmont Yacht Club Yolande C. P. Nutting Lake George

Weldon Defends Canadian Fisheries Rights in Parliament

In Ottawa Dr. Weldon of Albert NB argues Canada rests its rights on the 1818 London treaty, condemns narrow interpretations, cites Washington treaty disputes on canned fish and seal oil, and urges fair handling by the American public. He is backed by opposition leader Blake and Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald notes possible congressional rejection of any accord.

Ottawa Ont House of Commons Weldon Albert, N. B Dalhousie College Canada Fisheries Department of Canada United States Dominion London Congress American Customs Department Newfoundland Blake Governoreneral J. Weldon Great Britain John McDonald

Electric car experiment to run on Cambridge railroad

Representatives of the West End railroad syndicate and the Cambridge Electric Light Company arrange to supply electricity from the Main street factory. A car is being built in New York for experimental runs on the Cambridge railroad track next month.

West End Cambridge Railroad Cambridge Electric Light Company Main Street Cing New York

Boston Theatres Schedule With Evening Showtimes

Boston theatres offer afternoon and evening shows including Passing Shadows at 2 and 7 48 at the Boston Theatre. George Riddle stars in The Earl at Hollis Street Theatre with 2 and 7 45. Annie Clarke performs She Stoops to Conquer at Boston Museum with 2. Sweethearts and Enraged play at 3. Ruddigore at Globe Theatre with 2 and 7 45. Fédora starring Fanny Davenport at Park Theatre with 2 and London Assurance and Oliver Twist at 8. Wallicks Cattle King at Howard Athenaeum with 2 and 8. The Red Fox at et age Theatre daily at 2 and 8.

Boston Hollis Street George Riddle the Earl Boston Museum Annie Clarke Globe Theatre Ruddigore Park Theatre Fanny Davenport London Assurance Howard Athen Wallick Age Theatre the Red Fox Miss Clarke Eugene Tompkins

Leonard & Co carpet sale and stock exchanges recap

Leonard & Co. holds a carpet and rug sale at 3 p.m. Stocks are reported for K. L. Day & Co. at 11 30 a.m. and Francis Henshaw & Co. at 12 p.m. The items reflect scheduled business activities and market postings of the day.

Leonard & Co K. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Marriages in New England Arrivals and Names

A list of recent marriage notices from Claremont and nearby areas includes Charles W. Barrett of Melrose and Anna Tyler Lovering of Claremont wed at Trinity Church on April 14, officiated by Rev. F B Goodrich. Other pairings noted are Edward L. Knapp and Addie F. Holmes in Dorchester, C Fremont Loveland and Georgie Gertrude Lowry in East Somerville, Conrad Reno and Susie Moore Eustis in Springfield, Guy C. Rix and Sarah E. Gilman in this city, and Samuel Upton and Arexzine A. Wood in Boston, with multiple ministers listed.

C. Fremont Loveland Georgie Gertrude Lowry Reno—Eustis Springfield William T. Eustis Conrad Reno Susie Moore Eustis Rix—Gilman J. E. Barry Guy C. Rix Sarah E. Gilman Upton—Wood T. J. B. Mouse Samuel Upton Arexzine A. Wood Boston

Deaths in various localities listed with ages and causes

A mass of death notices dated April with names such as Nellie Webb Allen Horatio B Alden Hugh Devlin Catherine Griffin Mary Hickey Annie MacCauley Catherine Newton Charles Portlock Maria Rice Maria Richardson Elizabeth Sanger Alfred Skinner Isaac Tower and William Tracey. Ages range from 2 years to 86 years and multiple locations including Boston Roxbury Newton Cambridge Lowell and Chattanooga.

Allen Braintree Nellie Webb Allen Edwards Park Catherine Webb Allen Aldes Randolph Horatio B. Alden A Devlin Hugh Devlin Glavin Roxbury John Glavin Griffin Catherine Thomas Griffin Hickey Mary William Hickey Maccauley Minneapolis Minn Annie Clay MacCauley Newton Orion H. Newton Portlock Charles Portlock Rice Newton Lower Falls Maria Rice Charles Rice Richardson Lowell Maria Fi Thomas L. Richardson Sanger Cambridge Elizabeth Sherburne George P. Sanger William Whipple Thompson Portsmouth N. H Skinner Alfred H. Skinner Tower Chattanooga Tenn Isaac H. Tower Readville Mass Tracey William J. Tracey

Court of inquiry exonerates Adjutant McGuire

The court of inquiry chaired by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas R. Mathews and convened by orders of Oct 16, 1886, has reported to the governor. McGuire is exonerated and the charges dismissed. the court is dissolved.

Thomas R. Mathews Adjutant-General’s Office David McGuire McGuire Court of Inquiry

Carpenters Reject Peronie Demand in Chicago

The executive board of the Carpenters council in Chicago rejects a Peronie proposed by the Master Carpenters Association and reaffirms the workers' original demands. An anticipated Louisville strike did not occur as St. Louis patterns were not distributed at the foundries.

Carpenters’ Council Chicago Master Carpenters’ Association Louisville St. Louis

New Editions from Houghton Mifflin Co Six-Volume Set Now Ready

Houghton Mifflin & Co announces an updated six volume edition in crown octavo from the latest English revision. Volume I includes Pauline Paracelsus Straf ford Sordello re Passes King Victor and King Charles. Volume II features Dramatic Lyrics The Return of the Drasea A Blot on the Scutcheon Colombe's Birthday Dramatic Romances A Soul's Tragedy Luria. Cloth binding $1.75 per volume half calf $3.00.

Pauline Paracelsus Strafford Sordello Re Passes King Victor King Charles Drasea Colombe Luria

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