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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1888

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2

Dakota Statehood Row Sets Up Split Over South Dakota

Washington April 19 The Republican Senators passed a bill admitting South Dakota to the Union under the provisional government already formed by a portion of the people. The party faces a clash over seating two provisional senators while Democrats seek a full statehood path. Debates involved Chace West Aldrich and Rhode Island politics.

Washngton Dakota South Dakota Executive Department Congress Butler South Carolina Texas Platt Hoar Rhode Island West Missouri Chace Mugwump Free Trade Organization Massachusetts Democratic Party Providence Journal Aldrich

South Dakota Statehood Passes Senate After Heated Debate

The Senate approved a bill admitting Dakota as a state, ending a fierce dispute over its boundaries and enabling a constitutional convention. The vote was party lines, with 26 yeas and 23 nays. The act grants two House seats until the next census, reserves land for schools and an agricultural college, and sets sales terms for mineral lands.

Washmeron Hoar Committee On Foreign Relations Senate South Dakota Plumb West Kansas California Congress Dakota Allison Butter Texas Butler Pilumb Spooner Lincoln Republican Party Chace Rhode Island Democratic Fund Mugwump Free Trade Organization Massachusetts Providence Journal Anthony Iself Mugwump Messrs Call Berry Sherman Edmunds Pascoe Chandler Platt Yeas United States of America

Territory Split Shapes Dakota State and North Dakota Boundaries

The text outlines land allotment rules for a one quarter section to a person within Dakota. It establishes U S court jurisdiction and a public debt division for the former Dakota Territory. Unassigned areas form North Dakota as a separate Territory with Bismarck named capital.

United States Dakota South Dakota North Dakota Bismarck

Indian appropriation bill advances with school funding adds reforms

In Washington on April 19 the Ways and Means panel yielded the floor to the appropriation bills and resumed debate on the tariff bill next Tuesday. The Indian appropriation bill passed several amendments funding Cherokee and Alaska Indian education, replacing an inspector with a superintendent, and authorizing Bible teaching in native languages in church-supported schools. A seeming Choctaw judgment provision faced dispute, ultimately sent back to committee for consideration. the House adjourned at six.

Washmoton Mills Texas Committee On Ways and Means House Springer Illinois Cherokee N. C Alaska Secretary of the Interior Blount Georgia Committee On Bayne Pennsylvania Randall

Platform Builders Lead State GOP Delegation Picks

The Republican State Committee completed provisional appointments for the resolutions committee and named at large and district delegates, with Bates defeating Crandall for the third Suffolk senatorial district slot. The body adjourned to Tremont House as conventions loom in Boston.

Suffolk George H. W. Bates H. Burr Crandall Harrison H. Atwood Fairbairn Bates Crandall Tremont House Southworth Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Chicago Boston Leland House Westboro A. J. Turner J. A. Fayerweather D. P. Cilley E. B. Harvey George J. Fayerweather B. C. Hathaway Lynn Maurice A. Stevens John E. Longworthy A. L. Winship Frank D. Alien Rufus Kimball Arthur B. Breed Charles QO. Breed Charles H. Hopkins David Walker William L. Baird S. Henry Kent N. F. Tucker Wallace Bates Philip Newhall Robert E. Redmond Walter B. Allen

Copper Production and Consumption in 1887 U.S. estimate

The U.S. Geological Survey reports 1887 copper output at 181,170,524 pounds across regions including Montana and Lake Superior. Consumption rose 14 percent from 1886, casting copper use as possibly under 100,000,000 pounds in 1887, with Montana surpassing Lake Superior by over 3,000,000 pounds.

Washington Division of Mining Statistics United States Geological Survey United States C. Kirchoff, Jr Lake Superior Arizona Montana New Mexico California Colorado Utah Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Republicans name delegates to Chicago convention in Indiana

Indianapolis April 19 Republicans from thirteen Indiana congressional districts chose delegates to the Chicago convention all pledged to Harrison. In the sixth district General Tom Brown was renominated for Congress by acclamation for the seventh time. In the fifth district the Democrats nominated George W. Cooper for Congress replacing Colonel C C Matson who seeks the gubernatorial nomination.

Indianapolis Ind Chicago Harrison Tom Brown Congress George W. Cooper C. C. Matson Matson

Funeral of B F Allen in Somerville

Funeral services for Mgr. B F Allen of Somerville were held at his Washington Street residence after he was accidentally killed last Monday while trying to board a horse car. Rev J S Thomson of the Highland Avenue Unitarian Church officiated with pallbearers Captain Thomas Cunningham Quincy A Vinal A A Burrage and H A Vinal. Burial followed at Mt Auburn.

Mgr. B. F. Allen Somerville Washington Street J. 5. Thomson Highland Avenue Unitarian Church Thomas Cunningham Quincy A. Vinal A. A. Burrage H. A. Vinal Mt. Auburn

Senate Votes Shift on Liquor Fees and Street Railway Hours

The Legislature recorded key votes yesterday as the Senate rejected a bill to turn liquor license fees over to the state treasury by 16 to 18. The House refused a substitute to exempt laborers from the civil service act by 41 to 109, and narrowly approved a ten hour twelve minute workday substitute by 104 to 89. Bills favoring water gas manufacture in three towns and annexing part of Teawkesbury to Lowell advanced, while a liquor license fee bill was tabled pending a point of order.

Senate House Tewksbury Lowell Frost Boston Russell Somerville Wilkinson Cambridge West End Sanger McEttrick Leary Blume Yias Allen Woburn Atherton Atwood Barrett Bennett Boardman Brady Perkins Poore Provin Qua Quincy Quinn Fall River D. J. Quinn P. H. Quinn Raymond Hinsdale Riddell Robinson Springfield Southboro Rogers Orleans Maynard Slocum Dartmouth Sohier Stowe Sullivan Lawrence Thompson Towne Turner Vanderhoop Ware Whitcher Winchester Witt Woodward Wyman Nays Alien Auburn Armstrong Babbitt Berry Blake Brown Call Carpenter Cheney Clark Wilbraham Huntington Close Colby Conwell Coolidge Crowell Cutler Davis Dewey Dexter Sidridge Fisher Fisk Floyd Fottler Friend Gile Gleason Holbrook Gordon Goss Gracey Greenwood Grosvenor Hall Hartwell Hatch Hatheway Hayes Lynn Haynes Henry Hitchcock Holman Hooper Hunt Jaques Kimball Fitchburg Lothrop Manning Andover Martin Miller Needham Chelsea Milliken Morey Nelson Park Horace Mann Stoughton Cooley Dickinson Hospital Athol, Spencer Amesbury Health Department Beverly Newton Backup O’brien Donovan Melrose Labor Committee Herbert N. Gammons Mellen Worcester

Bills Reported and actions on local and state measures

Reports approve authorizing the Newburyport Society for Aged Females to hold up to 100000 in real estate and other measures including tax discount provisions for Marblehead, Worcester school improvements, and governance for Boston Presbytery properties. Debates cover clerical assistance in probate, access to assessors lists, and adverse reports on statutes, plus boundary changes affecting New Bedford and Dartmouth. The Senate rejected a labor hours bill and liquor license fee proposals, with amendments altering timing and distribution of revenues.

Newburyport Society For the Relief Marblehead Presbytery of Boston State Normal School Worcester Suffolk County New Bedford Dartmouth Hathorne House Howard Committee On Labor Stevens Senate Yeass Collins Cook

Labor and municipal reform moves in the legislature

The legislature debated exempting city laborers from the civil service act amid graft concerns and political influence claims. Bills to limit street railway workers to ten hours in twelve were discussed, with opposition and support split among Boston and other city figures as representatives argued over enforcement and fairness.

Conduits for Underground Wires Hearings Continue

Boston hearings on conduits for electrical wires hear testimony from Professor Cross of the Institute of Technology and others. Costs and safety of burying both telegraph and telephone wires together are debated, with advocates for separate conduits and a Citizens' Association proposing alternative funding. The committee reviews franchise history and city practice as the hearing resumes at 9:30 a.m.

Cross The Institute of Technology Samuel L. Powers Harvey N. Shepard New England Bell Telephone Company Boston American Conduit and Construction Company Michael Meehan James J. Colman Frank E. Maguliion Telephone Company Board of Aldermen Powers Brooklyn Electric Subway Commission Thomas D. Lockwood Professor Cross Vew H. L. Harding Citizens’ Association

Mass. Reform School Report Highlights Progress amid Overcrowding

The Massachusetts reformatory commissioners submitted the third annual report to the Legislature. It details overcrowding and old offenders as major challenges, yet praises the institution’s work under Colonel Gardiner Tufts. In the year there were 658 commitments, 1036 total since opening in 1884, with two deaths and an average population around 726. Ninety five percent of parolees left intending to do right, and many former inmates live upright, prosperous lives.

Massachusetts Reformatory Commissioners of Prisons Gardiner Tufts Reformatory

Workingmen's Loan Association forms with charter capital

Yesterday the Workingmen's Loan Association held its first meeting at Robert Treat Paine's home. It adopted bylaws and elected officers including President Robert Treat Paine and Vice President J Arthur Beebe. The group plans charters, loans on chattel mortgages, and a 6 percent stock dividend, aiming to aid workers burdened by high interest debt.

Workingmen’s Loan Association Robert Treat Paine Vay Street J. Arthur Beebe Franklin Bb. Sears Arthur Lyman Charles W. Dexter John 8. Blatchford Francis C. Foster John D. W. French I. Wells Clarke George W. Pope Charles H. Washburn Thomas T. Stokes Henry R. Gardner

Obituary: Arunah Abell Founder of Baltimore Sun Dies

Arunah B Abell founder of the Baltimore Sun died yesterday morning in Baltimore at age 81. native of Providence R I he began in printing in Boston and started the Public Ledger in Philadelphia later sold to George W Childs. He moved to Baltimore in 1837 and built Bea! Abell left about 15000 in fortune. Also noted Merrick Wentworth 89 died of pneumonia in Chester Vermont. Colonel John S Kimball Boston buyer of general goods died aged 76 leaving widow and five children.

Arunah Abell Baltimore Sun Baltimore Mr. Abell Providence R. I Boston The Public Ledger Philadelphia George W. Childs Bea Merrick Wentworth Chester John $. Kimball

Funeral of a Clergyman Morris D D

The funeral of the Rev Charles D Morris D D late pastor of the First Baptist Church was held in Guorncrestter April 19 with a private service at his home followed by public rites at the church The Rev Dr Marshall of Worcester led the service and memorial addresses were given by several ministers The pallbearers were four young deacons David L Robinson Daniel Allen Jr A E Price and W T Bishop Interment was at Oak Grove cemetery

Guorncrestter Charles D. Morris First Baptist Church Marshall Worcester Lamson Manchester Morgan Beverly Saunders East Gloucester Chandier Cambridge David L. Robinson Daniel Allen, Jr A. E. Price W. T. Bishop Oak Grove Cemetery

Annie Oakley Performs at Boston Gun Club Exhibition

Miss Annie Oakley appeared at Wellington grounds by invitation of the Boston Gun Club. A large crowd watched her display with a rifle and shotgun, including breaking glass balls midair and a trick turning, retrieving the gun to break two balls in seconds. She used two 20 gauge Lancaster guns with Shultze powder and a 52 caliber Stevens rifle. Secretary D. Kirkwood presented bracelets to honor her nickname Little Sure Shot.

Boston Miss Oakley D. Kirkwood

Amusements for the Poor in Boston Society Seeks Support

The People's Entertainment Society of Boston reports efforts to offer affordable wholesome amusements for the poor without religious or political content. Last season featured 5 cent weekly events with coffee or milk, plus 10 cent concerts with notable artists. This season includes 5 cent Thursday programs at Cockerel Hall and 10 cent monthly events, with trials in the South End and Foresters Hall in South Boston.

People’s Entertainment Society of Boston North Margin Street North Bennet Street Cockerel Hall Hanover Street South End Foresters’ Hall Broadway George R. Minot Kingston Street Charles F. Shimmin Winthrop Sarvent Francis Damaresq Winthrop Sargent Roger Wolcott Henry Whitman James Lodge Blanche Shimmin H. A. Lamb Charlies W. Birtwell Vincent Y. Bowditch

Cost of living in England compared with Boston rents

A reader letter challenges an editorial on English housing costs and taxes. The writer notes England imposes rates and taxes on tenants, while America shifts some costs to owners, and argues many sums differ only by collection practices. The letter cites Dickens and urges readers to seek fuller context before accepting the editor’s view.

Post England London Boston America Board of Works Ickens Dictionary of Epmundd A. Whitman

Baseball Yesterday Scores Across Cities and Teams

Newark 5 Boston 2. Lowell 11 Troys 4. Portland 33 Colbys 5. Athletics 9 Baltimores 3. Salem 20 Boston Blues 3. Kansas Citys 10 Cincinnatis. St Louis 13 Louisvilles 7. Brooklyn 114 Clevelands 3. Worcester 12 Hamiltons 6.

Newark Bostons Newarks Lowell Troys Lowells Portland Portlands Colbys Philadelphia—Athletics Baltimores Salem Salems Boston Blues Kansas City Kansas Citys Cincinnatis St. Louis Louisvilles Brooklyn Brooklyns Clevelands Worcester Worcesters Hamiltons

Atlantic Prose Essays Highlight Historic Philadelphia Figures

The Atlantic May issue surveys old Philadelphia notables at society dinners and gatherings, with Franklin a central figure among Civil era wits. Harriet Waters Preston profiles Cicero in private letters, while Herbert Tuttle presents a vivid Emperor William portrait. Cook examines marriage reform, Repplier writes on the Cavalier Claverhouse, and three serials plus a short story Po Sandy appear.

American Philosophical Society Philadelphia Society John Vaughan Wistar Wits Franklin Judge Peters George Washington Lafayette Cicero Cataline Oratory Harriet Waters Preston Pliny the Younger Pliny William Herbert Futtle Tuttle Metternich Europe Cook Rupert Po’ Sandy

Union Hall Hosts Massachusetts Relief Corps Entertainment

Union Hall was filled for a Massachusetts department entertainment by the Woman's Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the Republic. Governor Ames and staff attended with Chaplain E. A. Horton, Department Commander Myron P. Walker, and Mrs Emma Bb. Loach. Songs, readings, and speeches highlighted the program.

Union Hall Woman’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Department For Massachusetts Governor Ames E. A. Horton Henry F. Spach Department Myron P. Walker Emma Bb. Loach Relief Corps

Class of 78 Dines At Various Local Venues

The Class of 78 from E H S dined at Youngs last evening, joined by several private parties. The Railroad Clerks Association also dined at the Quincy last eventie. At Parker House there were no public dinners, but private parties were entertained.

Young’s Railroad Clerks’ Association Quincy Parker House

Auction Sale of Corner Church Property in Mt. Pleasant

By L. Foster Morse auctioneer on Tuesday April 24 at 3 pm at 56 Warren Street. Corner estate at Dudley and Greenville streets owned by Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church includes 135 ft on Dudley and 170 ft on Greenville, about 22 105 square feet. Large wooden church has 110 pews seating 600 and an upstairs chapel for 300. Good corner lot on a main thoroughfare. suitable for a society or conversion. Personal property sold at appraisal. $1000 required at sale. Sale by order of Church Committee. Further particulars from auctioneer.

Dudley Street Greenville Warren Street Washington Street St. James

Executor's Sale of Wheeler Homestead and Farm in Framingham

John Clark executor offers Wheeler real estate on Elm Street near Memorial Hall with a 10 acre home estate featuring 15 rooms, modern water, windmill, stable, woodshed and elm shade. Also 60 acre milk farm nearby with two-story house, barn, pasture, orchard, and a milk route. Sale April 25, 1838 at 10 and 10:30 am, with terms five hundred dollars per parcel and balance in ten days, sale without reserve.

J. S. Wheeler Elm Street Memorial Hall State Normal Sudbury State Norm School Normal School Farm Pond Sudbury River Middlesex County Framingham Boston Worcester Lowell Fitchburg

Trustee's Sale of Two Blocks on Elder Place

By 8S. R. Knights Co Boston and Cambridgeport offices. Public auction Friday April 20 at 3 p m on premises. Two blocks of wooden houses Nos 1 to 8 inclusive lead from Brighton near Allen Street West End. Each block contains four rooms per house. Blocks may be sold separately or together. About 3200 square feet of land with both blocks. $200 cash per block due at sale.

Elder Place Brighton Allen Street West End

Sale of Large Cambridgeport Estate at Public Auction

Public sale of a 21 story wood building at the corner of Cambridge and Elm Streets Cambridgeport formerly numbered 411 413 and 415 Cambridge Street. Nine tenements 4 and 6 rooms each three stores. Renovated and in good repair with about 6200 square feet lot. Central business district desirable for investment with $300 cash payment at sale.

Cambridge Elm Streets Cambridgeport Cambridge Street

Peremptory Sale of Two Estates in South Boston

Peremptory sale of two brick houses at Nos 902 and 904 Fourth Street near P Street South Boston. Public auction Monday April 23 at 4 o clock p m on the premises. Each swell-front brick dwelling has 9 rooms, bath and water closet furnace gas hot and cold water fixtures in good repair. Lot size about 1224 square feet with 200 cash due at sale for each house.

P Street Boston

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Dakota Division Platform Builders Carpenters Republican State Committee Frederick L. Burden Ames George A. Marden Halsey J. Boardman E. M. McPherson Dudley Porter Haverhill E. A. Hall Greenfield Elmer H. Capen M. V. B. Jefferson Thomas J. Borden George A. Adams Attleboro Jonathan A. Lane Charles J. Noyes E. W. Hincks S. O. Richardson Wakefield B. F. Allen Chattel Mortgage Loans the Atlantic Union Entertainment L. Foster Morse Dudley and Greenville Streets Mt. Pleasant Washington and St. James Streets Circuit Streets Circuit Washington Streets Albert Howe & CO Market Street Warren Avenue Messenger’s John W. McKim Warrenton Street Seavly John Clark Framingham Centre R. Knights & Co Washington St Ami Main St George E. Hall Washingtonst Horatio Barris & CO State Street Palermo Steamship Palermo Lemons Florida Oranges Massachusetts Title Insurance CO New York Richards & CO John C. Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO White St Townsend & Montant Leonora Street Baeder, Adamson & CO Disk Aaron R. Gay & CO State Atree
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