Boston Fast Mail Decision Reversed and Sinking Fund Proposals
Boston Boston New York fast mail service likely soon after Nash from the railway mail service said Bliss of the Boston and Albany railroad offered to run a fast train for 165000 dollars. Fairchild invites proposals for sinking fund bonds and anticipates interest with a 2 percent rebate. Cabinet meeting at Oak View. President to decide on vacation plans.
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Bar Harbor Throngs Arrive for Peak Season Events
Bar Harbor Me August 3 crowd swells as two hundred arrivals signal height of season. Yachts from New York expected, Oneida with Edwin Booth and party sails to St John and Halifax. Lindall Band serenades Dr Amory. Oasis club house dedication and Mt Desert Reading Room ball draw Boston elites, with Charles S How of Boston president and 1500 invitations issued.
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Notable Guests Attend Reception At Newport Event
A high profile reception drew guests including John DeKoren Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Gurnee Miss Shank and Hon J W Gerard Count Lippe Weisggield Rear Admiral Howell and Miss Howell Count and Countess Galli M and Mme Reutersfield Mrs A L Devens and others. Attendees included Mrs Secretary Whitney Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett and T B Aldrich. Yachts Hazle Wanda arrived. Recent arrivals: Professor and Mrs Egbert C Smyth Colonel R A Pope 5 D Babcock W G Dana United States Army and wife Mrs Henry J Biddie and Mrs Secretary Whitney.
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Mrs Cleveland Resting Quietly Near Buzzard's Bay
Mrs Cleveland wife of the President remains at General Greely's Marion residence for rest. She enjoys a pleasant drive with her mother to Blake's Point and rides again in the suburb. Public curiosity is minimal and she plans no receptions during her stay, which may last for weeks if her health improves.
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Closing Arguments in Hazen Bill Hearing Before Railroad Committee
The opening remarks by I W Drew for the Boston and Maine railroad spanned two and a half hours. He defended Mr Page against a prior critique and urged the committee to consider the B and M's 230 miles of operation since leasing the Eastern railroad. He claimed Concord officials had access to books and challenged the Concord side to allow General Superintendent Mellen to review the books. The Hon David Cross will argue for the Atherton bill tomorrow evening.
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Obituary of Richard Cranch Greenleaf Boston Merchant 79
Richard Cranch Greenleaf longtime Boston retailer and original C F Hovey & Co. partner died at 28 Newbury Street at age 79 after a lifelong career in dry goods. He led Hovey Williams Co. later C Fr Hovey & Co. and held roles with the Boston Microscopical Society and Boston Natural History Society. His wife and son Dr. R C Greenleaf survived him. He served as president of the Home for Aged Men.
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Notable Local Deaths Chronicle 19th Century Obit Roundup
Mrs Mary A Nims wife of Colonel Nims of Nims s Second Massachusetts Battery died at her home 42 Blossom street after a brief illness Bright s disease she was 71 and had lived in the West End fifty years She was daughter of John Trull and cousin of the late Ezra J Trull She leaves a son and two daughters by her first husband James C Grown a longtime Lawrence citizen died at Salisbury Beach in poor health He led the Arlington Mills dyeing department and was an alderman in 1885 Brown died age 50 in Bradford Maine widow survivor Harvey D Chapin a Springfield area figure aged 70 died in Springfield He worked with Erie Atlantic Great Western and Chesapeake Ohio James C Goldsmith a New York journalist aged 43 died He edited Franc s Illustrated Newspaper San Francisco Evening Post and Oakla nd Evening Tribune Ex Congressman E W Reardon of Louisiana died of bronchitis at Baton Rouge.
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City council awards Crispus Attucks monument contract
The executive council met at the State House yesterday. The sole significant action was awarding the Crispus Attucks monument contract to Robert Kraus of Boston. The monument will be completed by July 1, with Kraus receiving $10,000.
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Canadian Impudence Admiral Luce's Course Criticised
Lewiston Maine special reports at Boothbay Judge Charles Levi Woodbury and R. Spofford criticize Admiral Luce for asserting Canadian denial of American fishing rights. Dingley notes US rights under 1818 treaty and congressional acts while calls grow for a government response before Congress reconvenes.
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Twelve Men Crushed in Elevator Collapse Near Minneapolis
In Minneapolis suburb, the St. Anthony elevator wall suddenly collapsed during grain shoveling. Twelve men were crushed, while six women were reportedly recovered. The accident occurred this morning as workers labored at the south wall. Authorities investigate the cause.
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Destructive Collapse Cries Out Casualties at Stone Structure
After a great stone structure toppled on workers, several bodies were recovered over hours. Names recovered include Gus Brown P. Anderson Thomas Dempsey Markey and John Johnson with another unconfirmed casualty. Erickson survived and was sent home to South Minneapolis.
Boston Museum Aphrodite and Oakland Garden Chimes Concerts
A program listing "Aphrodite" at the Boston Museum and "Chimes of Coedy" at Oakland Garden. An Evening at the Music Hall offers a promenade concert set for 8 PM.
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Local Nuptials and Birth Notices in City
In this city on July 30, George H. DeHuff wed Julia Westendarp with Rev. G. Bickman officiating at DeHuff Westendarp nuptials. Aug 1 in Cambridge Archibald H. Greenough wed to an unnamed bride in a ceremony led by Rev. G. H. Whittemore. Also in this city on Aug 1, Joseph A. Raedy married Margaret Pettee with Rev. J. H. McAvoy presiding.
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Obituary notices from Boston area with multiple deaths
A list of death notices dated Aug in Boston area including Maude Ackerman aged 5 months 20 days. Timothy F Clancy 26. Catharine Collins 45. Cornelius Crowley 78 4. Mary Flynn 22. Warren M French 21. Richard Cranch Greenleaf 79. Mildred King 4 months 18 days. Mary Ann Nims 71. Joseph C Norton 68 11 10. Alfred W Stearns 59 11. Mary Middleton 75. Funeral from Arlington Street Church Friday 11. Flowers requested not to be sent.
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Boston August 3 1857 Commissioners Stebbins Whidden Morse
Boston August 3 1857. Ss. B. Stebbins Thomas J. Whidden Godfrey Morse named as Commissioners in the official notice.
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