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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1886

Page

5

Proposals for Coast Fortifications and War Department Reforms

The War Department urges immediate fortification of major coastal cities and harbors, plus underwater mines and torpedoes to deter modern warships. It calls for stronger engineer forces, torpedo training, and increased arsenals though funding lags. Reforms include officer examinations for promotion, militia inspections, and a push for an assistant secretary of war.

Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya Tonic Claim

Claim that Ferro-Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya by Caswell Hazard Co New York treats dyspepsia indigestion and low spirits as a preventive against fever ague and intermittent fevers and aids recovery with superior tonic properties.

Calisaya Caswell, Hazard & Co New York

Interior Department Report on Indian Policy and Utah Law

Secretary Lamar commends peaceful tribes while urging radical changes in Indian policy. He supports a six member commission to inspect reservations and recommends timber land appraisal, sale restrictions, and legal protections. He calls pension reforms and notes Utah polygamy enforcement, urging immigration ban and constitutional amendment.

L. Q. C. Lamar Indian Service Army Congress House of Representatives W.S. Holman Department Land Office Secretary of the Interior Lamar Commissioner of Labor Bureau England Leeds West of England Utah Commission Utah Salt Lake City Commission House Senate Judiciary Committee United States Judiciary Committees Houses of Congress Civilized Nations

Ex President Arthur's Will Probate in New York

The will of ex president Chester A Arthur is filed for probate with an estate valued around 150 000 dollars. It provides two trust shares for his son Chester Alan Arthur and daughter Ellen Herndon Arthur with contingencies if either dies before 30 or 28 respectively. Executors include Mary E McElroy and others with Bridget Smith named as a beneficiary guard for the daughter.

New York Arthur Chester Alan Nellie Bridget Smith Chester Alan Arthur Ellen Herndon Arthur Elen Herndon Arthur United States New York State Mary E. McElroy Charles Sk. Miller Daniel G. Rollins Seth B. French City of Chester A. Arthur

Mutilation of Horses Sparks Letter to the Editor

George T. Angell protests a rising Boston practice of cutting horse tails to save work. He argues the cruelty harms the animals and leaves them vulnerable to insects, urging readers to oppose the procedure for humane and safety reasons. The letter dates to December 1, 1886.

the Post Boston George T. Angell

Boston Theatres Schedule Highlights of danish era shows

The Bijou presents Galley Slave every day at 2 and 3. Howard Atheneum shows Karl the Pedler every evening. Boston Museum shows Harbor Lights at 7 45 each evening. Globe Theatre features Lilian Alcott as Theodora every evening at 7 45. Hollis Street Theatre with Adonis and Boston Theatre with Edwin Booth every evening around 7 45.

BIJOU Howard Atheneum Karl the Pedler Boston Museum Harbor Lights Globe Theatre Lilian Alcott Theodora Hollis Street Adonis Boston Theatre Edwin Booth

Auction Schedule For Stocks And Estates

Tuesday items include Figs Horatio Harris & Co at 11 a.m. Wednesday sees Stocks R Lb Day Co at 11 30 a.m. Stocks Francis Henshaw Co at noon and Real Estate s BR Knights Co at 12 30 p.m.

Horatio Harris & Co R. Lb. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Reali Estate S. BR. Knights & Co

Hayes Willey Nuptials Recorded in Milton and Boston

In Milton New Hampshire on December 2 a marriage is recorded between James H. Hayes of Milton and Jessie Ida Willey of Wolfboro. The ceremony was conducted by Rev C J Mason. The couple resides in Boston Massachusetts.

Argent LU HC cReya Davis Thomas Sargent Matilda Ek. Lucas Boston Hayes—Willey Milton, N. H C. J. Mason James H. Hayes Milton Jssida Willey Wolfbore Suffolk James P. Tackelyt Thomas Keville, Jr

Obituary notices list multiple deaths from December period

A compact obituary roundup lists individuals including Sarah Bryant of Lebanon Maine aged 43 6 12. Sarah Emmons aged 92 in this city. E Price Greenleaf aged 96 6. Josephine Twichell aged 42 in Cry Hospital. M Alice Fenwick aged. Gyrus Sanders formerly of Charlestown aged 66. Jenny Frances Porter Weymouth aged. George B Sieckel aged 56 Waterteyon. Jonathan Woodbury aged 25 at Massachusetts General Hospital with services set at Forest Hills Cemetery and no flowers.

Bryant Sarah Lebanon Emmons Sarah Emmons Greenleaf E. Price Greenleaf W. Specheel Cry Hospital Josephine Charles A. Twichell Newtonville Fenwick Chelsea Alice Bret B. Ceekk M. Cutter Charlestown Ia Anders Syracuse Sanders Mass Feuys Porter Weymouth Jenny Frances Porter Thomas Bo Emily Y. Porter

Blair's Pills Gout Remedy Sold Nationwide

An oval box labeled Blair's Pills offers gout and rheumatic relief with 14 pills priced at $4. Listed as a great English remedy, it is available at all druggists.

Blair Atall Druggists

Molidwat Books Promises Unbeatable Holiday Stock

TG Has for many years enjoyed the best reputation in Boston as a book dealer and aims to surpass competitors this season. The shop offers an immense line of holiday books for all tastes, from picture books to engravings, plus new and older titles at special reductions to close out. A full line of Bibles Victims Prayers Hymnals Christmas Carols and novelties are also available at satisfactory prices.

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