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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1886

Page

5

Congo State Visit and Mackaye Drama Highlight New York Scene

The article covers Stanley’s Congo governance and reception in New York, notes on Chaillé-Long’s critique, and profiles Steele Mackaye’s shifting ventures including a new drama of civilization. It also mentions De Witt Seligman planning Epoch weekly, and Sidney Woollett’s recitals at Madison Square Theatre.

Congo Steele Mackaye New York Post Edward Cowley Shepherd Cowley Wall Street Gunter Duff Mr. Cowley Dr. Rylance Cowley Henry M. Stanley Stanley Free Congo States Lotus Club Livingston Africa Livingstone Charles Chaillé-Long Chaillé-Long Belgium Chanlé- Long J. B. Pond Valencia Central Park A. B. Stone Vincenzcette Stanley Pool United States Upper Congo Royal Angola Railway Lower Free State Buffalo Bill Ile Franklin Sargent Hazel Kirke Mr. Cody Mackave Madison Square Garden Sam Savage West de Witt J. Seligman Selicmans de Witt Seligman Board of Education Seligman London Saturday Review Spectator Sidney Woollett Boston A. M. Palmer Madison Square Theatre Woollett Palmer

Worcester Farmers object to peat grounds move at meeting

Worcester Agricultural Society delegates debate location choices for new grounds amid factional split. After a heated session, Peat Meadow was defeated 120 to 9 and the plan postponed indefinitely, with officers reappointed and the current grounds valued at 120,000 dollars mortgage 40,000.

Worcester Worcester Agricultural Society Charles B. Pratt Joseph H. Walker Walker Pratt Freeman Brown Alderman Ellsworth George H. Estabrook Vicwmbent John E. Russell Leicester Ledyard Bill Paxton Calvin A. Hartshorn State Board of Agriculture Peat Meadow South Worcester Ledward Dill QO. B. Hadwen E. F. Chamberlain John R. Thayer H. M. Marbie Mr. Thayer Joseph Perry

Ireland Independence Debate Reflects Hard Times Ahead

In Caiiaco John P F Finerty foresees continued imprisonments and killings in Ireland. He urges civil resistance, tax strikes and rent refusals, praising Dillon O Brien while labeling Parnell invalid. He argues Ireland must show England its resolve even without arms. The piece contrasts Irish and American revolts.

Caiiaco John PF. Finerty Ireland Dillion Dillon O’ Brien Parnell England America Russia

Rush of strikers fails to secure tannery work

In Salen on November 30 a new surge of former strikers gathered at tanneries but none were hired due to the sandwich boy remaining on duty before Harrington & Co. Charles O Shea is held for examination on an assault charge. James O Connell, the same sandwich boy, is arrested for signaling the mob in the Thanksgiving horse car attack and bailed at 1000. John A Hansen is arrested for Yeaton assault. Aldermen confirm suspensions of Officers Le Grande and Riley.

SaLem Specia Charles Harrington & Co Charles O'Shea John A. Hansen Yeatons le Grande Riley

Marriage of Miss Jennie B. Scott to Theodore K. Guth

The wedding of Miss Jennie B. Scott to Theodore K. Guth was held at the Grove place residence of Robert Scott in Mazoren. Rev. J. W. Wellman officiated with Charles Scott as best man. Over two hundred invitations were issued and a reception followed. The couple left for a tour through New York and the West.

Mazoren Robert Scott Grove Place Jennie B. Scott Theodore K. Guth J. W. Wellman Charles Scott New York West

Acid Phosphate Promoted for General Debility Claims

Dr. EB W Hinxn of Glens Falls New York endorses Wiorsford's Acid Phosphate for nervous and general debility and atonic dyspepsia saying it always brings relief and is an excellent remedy.

EB. W. Hinxn Glens Falls N. Y

Maine Collectors Change as Democrats Gain Ground

The President named Edward Cushing as Belfast customs collector and Joseph E. Moore as Waldoboro collector, suspending Republican incumbents. Maine Republicans hold four posts, but terms expiring this winter will shift control to Democrats, including Blaine ally Davis. The postmaster, also a Blaine Republican, is expected to depart after Congress meets.

Washineron Sprciau Maine Edward Cushing Belfast Joseph E. Moore Waldoboro Waldeboro Cone Blaine Davis Congress

Christmas Gift Books Display Ready for Holiday Rush

The store announces an extensive holiday display featuring art gift books by leading publishers in the U S and England. A lavish investment supports this season’s assortment, alongside their renowned Standard and Miscellaneous Books offered at competitive prices. Early buying is advised for choice and leisure before Christmas rush.

England

Post Office Vacancies Stir Massachusetts Political Play

Washington reports few petitions filed for vacant post offices as session begins. Massachusetts offices in Worcester Fitchburg Newton Pittsfield North Adams Marlboro Woburn and Palmer likely see contest with General Collins playing a central role. East Hampton shows no filings amid a lively incumbent contest. Democratic Newton applicants are George H. Morgan and Hosea Hyde.

Washineton Pittsfield Newton East Hampton George H. Morgan Hosea Flyde

Governor Long Family at Hamilton Hotel After Stay

Wasnungeron reports Governor Long and his family are established at the Hamilton, where he was last winter. Henry Cabot Lodge visits to see his brother in law before departing on his voyage. Councillor Bourne of New Bedford leaves for home today. Moorfield Storey of Brookline is receiving many callers at Wormley’s.

Wasnungeron Governor Long Hamilton Henry Cabot Lodge Councillor Bourne New Bedford Moorfield Storey Brookline Wormley’s

Malicious and unfounded charges in Britain

United States Consul-General Waller reports after inspecting American consulates in Great Britain that a New York paper’s claim of a trustee funds mishandling and social disrepute is false. He says inquiries show all consuls in the district are respected in social and business circles and uphold their office.

Washington United States Waller Department of State Great Britain New York Great Britaan United States Trust Company of New York Fort Smith Ark Texas St. Louis Mor

Dixey Ball Tickets Sell Fast in Boston

Complimentary ball for Mar. Henry E. Dixey at Mechanic's Building on Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, draws rapid ticket sales. Acceptances arrive from New York Philadelphia Washington and Chicago from distinguished civic judicial and military figures. Each ticket includes a two image engraved souvenir invitation by Lowell on heavy cardboard.

Henry E. Dixey Mechanic’s Building Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago Lowell Dixev

Boston Theatres and Plays Schedule of Performances

The Boston stage listings show daily showings at 7 45 P M for the Boston Theatre Boston Museum Globe Theatre Park Theatre Hollis Street Theatre and the Howard Atheneum with titles including Harbor Lights Lillian Alcott as Theodora Adonis Romany Rye and Davy Crockett plus matinees at the Bijou Theatre Davy Crockett with showings at 2 and 5 PM.

Boston Rhéa Boston Museum Harbor Lights Globe Theatre Lillian Alcott Theodora Park Theatre Eben Plympton Jack Hollis Street Adonis Howard Athenseum BIJOU Davy Crockett Boston “Museum R. M. Field Harbor Lichts

Stock sales schedule listed for multiple firms

Today notes at 11:30 a m R L Day Co and 12 m Francis Henshaw Co for stocks with Sicily Sumac and Koratio Harris Co at 1:14 p m, Oriental chinas bronzes curios at Leonard Co 3 p m.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw& Co Sicily Sumac Koratio Harris & Co Oriental Chinas curios—Leonard & Co

Marriages in Dorchester and South Boston

Curtis J one Florence St Jones wed at Charles S Berry residence Dorchester. Grafer Ziemer two Willian Grafer and Christine Ziemer wed South Boston. Howe Howes Mary Isabela Howe of Quincy to Benjamin VY Howe of Cambridge at North Quincy.

Mary Isabela Howe Quincy Benjamin VY. Howe Cambridge

Deaths in New England Area Prompt Obituary Notices

Several obituaries listed with names Grace H Barnes Elizabeth F Eldridge Richard R Freeman Josiah Hammond Mary Macphendris Warner Theodore J Harris Charles J Tucker and Mary Whitman. Locations include Dorchester Wakefield Wellfleet Plympton Providence and West Bridgewater with ages from 31 to 96. Services noted for Mary Warner at 12 noon on Thursday.

Theodore J. Harris Portsmouth N. H Waltham Street Tucker Providence Charles J. Tucker Whitman West Bridgewater Mary Whitman Noah Whitman

Blair's Pills Great English Gout and Rheumatic Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Blair's Pills as a gout and rheumatic remedy with an oral dosage form of 34 rounds and 14 pills per package, labeled by a local druggist.

Blair

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