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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1891

Page

5

Clarkson Move Against Harrison Signals GOP Showdown in 1892

Washington reports a strong push to elect ex-Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson as president of the National League of Republican Clubs in Cincinnati. Clarkson, aligned with General Alger, would boost Alger’s bid for the 1892 Republican nomination and could reshape party organization by directing a nationwide club machinery to rally support and foster favorable sentiment for Michigan magnate William C. Alger.

Washington Sprecran Clarkson National League of Republican Clubs Cincinnati Russell A. Alger Alger Republican National Committee Quay Harrison National Committee Indiana General Alger Major McKinley South Foster Treasury Allison Iowa League of Republican Clubs Michigan

Urban population growth across the United States 1890 report

The census bulletin shows urban populations of 8000+ inhabitants totaling 18,235,670 in 1890, 29.12 percent of the nation, up from 11,818,547 in 1880. The North Atlantic division holds nearly half, with a 43.53 percent urban increase in the last decade, while total population rose 19.95 percent.

North Atlantic North Central Vermont Maine Massachusetts New York

Mrs General Cogswell Recovers With Carriage Ride

Mrs General Cogswell, previously ill with the grip, shows signs of recovery and was able to take a carriage ride today indicating improvement in health.

General Cogswell

Navy and State Departments Move On Haitian Harbor

The Key West to Hayti squadron move and the arrival of the North Atlantic fleet are viewed as signaling U S effort to secure Mole St Nicholas as a coaling station. Navy officials deny direct link to negotiations led by Rear Admiral Gherardi while noting the broader show of force to deter French competition and press for a treaty with Haiti.

Washington Srprcral Key West Hayti State Navy Departments Mole St. Nicholas Navy Department Walker Norfolk St. Nicholas Mole Iherard Admiral Walker Gherardi United States

Child Life Insurance Critique From Boston Editor Letter

A reader in Boston criticizes child life insurance, citing England's experience and citing cases of cruelty and murder for profit. The letter argues children cannot defend themselves, urges burial societies or savings alternatives, and cites doctors and judges condemning the practice.

Insurance Commission State House England Robinson Cambridge Macdonald M.P North East London Hicks Lancet Justice Day Justice Will Peterboro Boston Merrill M. Boston

Pan Hellenism Delegates Enter Parker House Soiree

Last evening Phi Chapter Kappa Gamma hosted Pan Hellenic delegates at the Parker House Parlor. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe presided with Miss Mary M Kingsbury assisting as tea poured. Attendees included Miss Lucy Evelyn Night Alpha Phi and several notables such as Mrs Mary S Livermore Colonel T Higginson and Professors Bonne and Coit.

Parker House Phi Chapter Kappa Kappa Gamma Julia Ward Howe Mary M. Kingsbury Kappa Pa Gamma Fraternity Lucy Evelyn Night Alpha Phi Miss Jones Gamma Phi Beta Miss Taylor Delta Gamma Miss Lerman Kappa Alpha ‘Theta Miss Moon Delta Delta Delta Miss Leach Pi Beta Phi Miss Turner Mary S. Livermore T. Higginson William Claflin Binesbury Kingsbury Borden P. Bonne T. B. Lindsay J. B. Coit William Cranston Lanton

Richard Mansfield to star for blind kindergarten benefit

The Kin dergarten for the Blind announces Richard Mansfield will perform Bean Brummell at the Globe Theatre on Wednesday at 2 o'clock for charity. Proceeds go to the kindergarten. Tickets are on sale at the theatre box office. Signed by a committee of ladies including Mrs Louis Agassiz and Miss Elizabeth Andres.

Richard Mansfield Kindergarten For Richard’ Mansfield Globe Theatre Mr. Mansfield Louis Agassiz Elizabeth L. Andres William Appleton Maud Howe Elliott Clara T. Endicott Esther Fiske John L. Gardner Olga Gardner Thomas Mack Laura Norcross Edith Rotch Annie C. Warren

PAPER MAKERS WIN THE DAY OPEN BAR BILL SKIRMISH

The sweeping open bar dispute tied to a Senate bill on bar hours ends with debate over the paper mill measure. Officials clash as Worcester and Bristol lawmakers spar on labor limits and constitutional rights amid a crowded legislative agenda.

State Senate Howard Bristol Smith Worcester Bradley Essex Mr. Pinkerton State House Pinkerton State Board of Arbitration Mr. Smith Yeas Messrs Alden Champlin Cooke Coveney Donovan Kemp McDonald Wardwell Senate Moriarty Capeaker Barrett Day Bernett

Kipling Recital Charms at Brunswick Benefit

A Kipling recital for the Homeopathic Dispensary fair drew praise for its charming readings and specially composed music. Performers included Miss Bellewet Baayara Kivt, Mr. Arthur Hinchcock, Mrs. Alice Kent Robertson, Miss Gertrude Franklin, and Mr. Howard Malcolm Ticknor with accompaniments by Mr. Arthur Thayer and Mr. Arthur Foote. The program featured readings from Kipling and songs and violin solos, all tied to a charitable cause.

Rudyard Kipling Vermont Bret Harte Kipling Mr. Kipling Brunswick Bellewet Baayara Udyar Mandalay Aritint Thayer Arthur Hinchcock Rudyar Plin Har Dyal Isenj. E. Woolf Gertrude Franklin Namgay Doola Howard Malcom Ficknor Meniawski Arthur Foote Janet Edmondson Walker Wee Willie Winkie Alice Kent Robertson Rudyard Ticknor Arthur Thayer Br. E. Woolf

Gold in Wilmington Shocks Town Amid Reported Find

Wilmington residents react to a reported gold discovery on the Ames estate with skepticism as tests are planned. Chemist George Parsons and land expert Thomas Bancroft weigh in as local landowners, canal remnants, and iron ore relics frame the claim. some doubt persists while a land boom rumor stirs the area.

Wilmington Specian Ames Estate Joseph N. Ames Harriet G. Ames George Parsons Ames Thomas Bancroft Hilliard W. J. §. Marsh Parsons

Obituary of Rev Ralph W Allen D D

The Rev Ralph Willard Allen D D longtime member of the New England Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church died at his East Boston home. Born February 16 1812 in Enfield Connecticut he served as a minister for fifty eight years in New England and held numerous appointments including Hingham North Maiden Southbridge New London Providence St. Paul’s Falmouth Saugus East Boston and Dorchester. He was twice presiding elder and later led Norwich and Springfield districts before later years supplying churches in Arlington Bradford and Winthrop.

Ralph Willard Allen New England Methodist Episcopal Church Boston Enfield Conn Allen Lynn Hingham North Maiden Southbridge Manchester New_London Providence R. L. Warren R.I Springfield Atlewood Bradford Winthrop

Obituary notices and family announcements from a New England paper

The column records deaths and mournful notices across towns and city environs. It lists Rev James Caughey’s influence, marriages of Mary Jones Tower, E. B. Andrews relation, Willard Wing Jr., plus multiple obituaries including Sis Ma Alien D D aged 79, Stephen A. Emery, Frederick Field, E H M Huntington, Charles S. Plummer, Nina G Hooper, Betsy Davenport, and Betsy Davenport’s funeral details with Beacon and Carlton streets.

Boston Hooper New York Nina G. Hooper Nathaniel L Abby Robbins Hooper Trinity Church Davenport Longwood Betsy Francis W. Davenport John Ruggles Milton Beacon Carlton Street

Decorated Toilet Ware Exhibit and New Furs Stowage Chests

The largest exhibit of decorated toilet ware features new shapes colors and harmony with chintzes carpets and wallpapers. Sets range from 2.00 upward and include options with or without set basins. A Hong Kong ship brings camphor wood chests for furs and woolens priced 14.00 to 18.00. New tea infusers cost 50 cents and dinner sets showcase various grades from low to high.

Geo. Skelfield Hong Kong China

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National League of Republican Aayti Child Life Insurance House Quincy Sohier Beverly McEttrick Republican City Committee Mellen Rapid Transit Commission Committee On Finance Finance Committee Committee On Cities Charles River Charles Devens Prn Supreme Judicial Court Judiciary Committee Wich State Board of Agriculture Board of Health Part Ralph W. Allen D.D Church Street James Caughey Mary Jones Tower E. B. Andrews Brown University Willard Marriaghes Wing—Adams Shirley Mass Almond M. Wing New York City Nellie A. Adams Lovers J. Newman & Sons Tremont St Harwich St Clarendon Street M. Thiebaut John Hancock Building Devonshire ST Federal ST Kor Alex S.porter, Jr Samuel Barnard Washington Street J. B. Barnaby Company C. W. Whittier Washington St City Notices City OF Boston—Street Department Roxbury Washington-street West Roxbury Dorchester H. H. Carler City OF Boston-Street Department Dimock-street Tremont-street Chestnut Hill H. H. Carter Watis & WI Baldwin Cheney Purchase Street Fenne Bros. & Childs Herbert L. Perry Milk Streets Massachusetts Title Insurance CO Hales W. Suter Arnold A. Rand Milk Street Commonwealth Ave Clarendon Dartmouth Streets Bradley & Storer Devonshire Street Boylston Street Fairfield Street Copley Square Beacon Street South End Park Square Chauncy St Old Cambridge Boylston St L. P. Hollander & Co Plang Es Sadiy L. P. Hollandker OG. Whettila Cambridge and Garden Sts F. W F. B. Wildes Winchester Street Summit Avenue Messrs. Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge Brice S. Evans & Son Equitable Newton Village James F. C. Hyde Wabar Real Estate Waban Station State Street B. D. Washburn Congress St Bath Whitcomb, Wead & CO Equitable Building Wellesley Gray New England Real Estate Journal New England States James Gray Pemberton Square John Jeffries Ana Ing Real Ei Ee Cane Ania Pao Tous Beyouihinest John Stetson Beau Brummell Tremont Theatre Abbey & Wien Ffel Jonathan Rudolph Aronson N. Y. Casinoco Stoddard Lectures John L. Stoddard Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Hoyt Levy Burday Bell R. M. Field Jerome K. Jerome Park Theatre A. M. Palmer Madison Square Theatre Sir Charles Young Jim the Penman Helen Barry John J. Braham Hollis Isaac Hohichscos CRANE Julia Marlowe Music Hall Naval Battalion Band E. N. Lafricain Mary Howe Heinrich Meyn Mybis Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Pril Miss Max IF J Prozamme Genoveva Schumann Anna Freischuetz Weber Fraeludium Bach B. Y. M. C. Association Otto Roth D. Kuntz Miles & Thompson’s West Street Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Ppa WM. Redmund Thos. Barry Cue LO Ev Mats Howard Atheneum Rentz-Santley Sot Dover Streets Clara Breckwith the BestVesk Atkinson House Furnishing Company School Street Portland
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