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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1887

Page

2

Keely Motor Co Stocks Hear "Wonderful" Progress Report

The first annual stockholders meeting in 1888 cited growing confidence in Keely's vibratory motive power and progress since 1582. Directors from New York and Philadelphia were elected as the report outlined potential engines from sewing-machine to sea-going ships, while cautioning none could be promised.

Puma Prophia Keely Motor Company Keely C.K. Dutton Joseph Annin J. J. Smith G. Green New York William Clark Lancaster Thomas George B. Collier Philadelphia

Postmasters Convene Advise Government on Salaries and Costs

The national convention of third and fourth class postmasters endorses a bill plan. They urge government payment of office rent light and fuel and clerical salaries, with scale based on salaries and mail activity. They also propose penalties for illegitimate second class publications and praise Cleveland Vilas and Stevenson.

Washinaton National Convention of Congress Postal Service Mwore Elass Cleveland Vilas Stevenson

Verdict of Coroner Jury in Crowther Case Declares Death From Burst Blood Vessel

In Claremont New Hampshire December 14 a coroner jury ruled Mary H Crowther died from an effusion of blood on the brain due to a burst blood vessel following a severe altercation with Luke 5 Crowther The autopsy showed no liquor in the stomach or finger marks on the throat and witnesses testified to groaning and a confrontation.

Claremont N. H Crowther Mr. Leavitt Mr. Presley

Silk Plush Satin Lined Toilet Cases at Woodward's

Woodward's Zine Store at 40 Bromfield Street offers a CECIOE line of elegant Silk Plush Satin lined Toilet Cases and a large variety of Christmas presents.

Woodward's Zine Bromfield Street

Faulkner Sworn In as Senator After West Virginia Case

The Senate accepted the West Virginia decision by Mr. Hoar’s committee, declaring Charles J. Faulkner duly elected and sworn as a senator. Bills discussed included Half-dollar coinage and patent protections. Immigration reform by Morrill was debated with reference to committees and international remarks. The session adjourned at 2:40.

Washineton Hoar Committee On Privileges and Elections West Virginia Charles J. Faulkner Faulkner Senate Tetler George Committee On Patents Messrs Teller Chace Edmunds Gray Yeas Nays Chandler Select Committee On Morrill Balfour House of Commons Europe United States Husbanry Judiciary Committee Mr. Edmunds Committee On Foreign Relations

Fires Destroy Barns and Farm Buildings in Swampscott and Dover

Swampscott reports a 3:30 AM barn fire on the E Redington Madge estate with a second barn burned, five horses, forty tons of hay and several carriages lost. estimated damage about 2000 dollars. In Dover plains Abbott Littlefield’s unoccupied Dixon homestead burned. loss about 600 dollars with partial insurance. the house once housed a noted hotelery.

NYSE to Close Saturdays Before Holidays and Stock Indorsements

The New York Stock Exchange governing committee voted to close on Saturdays before Christmas and New Year. The exchange will be shut from Friday December 24 to Tuesday December 27 and from Friday December 30 to Tuesday January 3. The committee also listed $500 000 additional Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton stock, endorsing the legality of stock issued by Ives & Co with $2 154 074 due from H S Ives & Co counted among assets.

New York New York Stock Exchange Cincinnati H. 8. Ives & Co Anna IL. Fuller Cambridge Saul Middlesex Boston Post Boston George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Register

Receivers Appointed In Wheeler Co. Insolvency Case

In Battlemore Maryland Judge Dennis appoints James Pollard and B Howard Hamnan receivers over 18000 dollars in trustees funds and other assets of insolvent Wheeler Co. in a City Bank of New Haven suit. Also in New York Judge Browne names Randolph Guggenheimer receiver for ex Senator Kiernan’s property in Blake v Kernan suit.

New York Trade Figures Reported for Year

The chamber of commerce reports New York imported goods valued at 407,956,845 dollars while U S imports total 752,490,560. Domestic exports from New York reach 319,357,498 dollars and total U S exports from ports 725,733,263. The national trade gap is 26,757,297 dollars.

New York Chamber of Commerce United States

Two Libel Suits Against Bennett Filed in New York

The Tortilita Gold and Silver Mining Company sues James Gordon Bennett in Supreme Court for 500000 dollars alleging libel over a Herald reference calling the company a colossal buneco scheme. Joseph H. Keall, president, also sues Bennett for 250000 dollars for libel.

Bennett New York Tortilita Gold and Silver Mining Company Supreme Court Today James Gordon Bennett The Herald Joseph H. Keall Tortilita Company

Paine Sets Pistol Score and Challenges Bennetts Big Wager

Chevalier Ira Paine at Narragansett Gun Club reports a score of 2544 of 2900 and 258 bulls eyes of 290 in two days. He issues three challenges to F. E. Bennett who set the Walnut Hill record with $1000 wagers each.

Provinence Narragansett

Dr. Platt Unseated for Bribery in Prince Edward

Proton Ontario December 14 Dr Platt Liberal MP for Prince Edward has been unseated for bribery by agents in a bribery case affecting representation.

Proton Dr. Platt House of Commons Prince Edward

Mahone Nominated by Republicans for U S Senate

Rictimony Virginia December 14 General Mahone was tonight nominated by the Republicans of the Legislature to succeed Senator Riddleberger as United States Senator.

Rictimony Mahone Riddleberger United States

Powderly Resting at Hyde Park Home

Winxesparre Penn Dec 14 General Master Workman Powderly rests comfortably at his Hyde Park home at 7 o'clock this evening. Dr Allen says his case is not a serious one now and he only needs rest.

Powderly Winxesparre Penn Workman Hyde Park Ulis Dr. Allen

Antique Rugs Sold by Joel Goldthwait & Co

A few bales of very choice antique rugs, among them rare pieces, were received by Joel Goldthwait & Co. located at 109 Washington Street.

Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street

Copper Market Booms Across New York London and Paris

Copper prices surged with strong spot demand in New York trading at 17.45 to 17.60, December delivery 17.65 to 17.70, and January opening 17.50 rising to 18, then 17.90 to 17.95 by close. London opened at 76s for Chili bars, closing near 77s spot and 77 15s futures. about 2000 tons moved. The Paris bourse noted a surge in copper mining shares led by Rio Tintos, with Crédit Foncier and Suez Canal shares also rising amid broad speculation.

New York London Rio Tintos Crédit Foncier Suez Canal

Tolstoy the Preacher in Panin’s Russian Literature Talk

Mr Panin's lecture on Russian literature since 1800 lauded Tolstoy as both artist and preacher. He contrasted Tolstoy's fusion of art and faith with Tourgénette's architecture, praising Tolstoy's truthfulness and universal reach while noting his greater religious than artistic impact.

Ivan Panin Pushkin Gogol Tourgeéneff Russia Panin Tolstoy Mr. Panin Tolstoi Slav God Mar Epictetus Marcus Aurelius Emerson Carlyle Maggard Tourgénett Chopin Beethoven Shakspere Tourgéneff

Brilliant Wedding in Lowell Sees Senator-Elect Howe Wed

Senator-elect Frank W. Howe marries Miss Jennie A. Stott in St. Anne's Episcopal Church Lowell. Over 2000 invitations issued. crowds fill streets and church as ceremony and reception unfold. The couple depart for a bridal tour to New York and the South before settling on Fairmount Street.

Lowell Lordan Frank W. Howe Jennie A. Stott C. A. Stott St. Anne’s Episcopal Church A. St. John Chambre Lowell Society Boston New York Gussie Elliott Brooklyn N. Y Catherine Abbott Abbott Maria Welsh Hattie Spaulding Nesmith Street Weber Senate House of Representatives South Fairmount Street

Obituary of Joseph H. Hunneman Fire Engine Pioneer

Joseph H. Hunneman, 75, noted fire engine manufacturer, died in his Roxbury birthplace mansion. Son of William Hunneman, founder of the era's fire apparatus industry, he and his brother Samuel led Joseph H. Hunneman & Co, supplying major departments nationwide. He amassed wealth in New York and Boston real estate and supported Eliot Square Church.

Joseph H. Hunneman Roxbury William Hunneman Hunneman Joseph Washington and Sterling Streets Boston Joseph Hunneman New York City New York Samuel Hunneman California East Indies Samuel Hunnewan Washington Street Harrison Avenue Eliot Square Church

Weather Indications For New England And Regions

For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Thursday December 15 fair weather is expected for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with light local rain or snow in Vermont and nearly steady temperatures. The rest of New England and eastern New York also see fair weather with light to fresh variable winds. Connecticut and southern eastern New York and Massachusetts may experience rain with easterly winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England New York Connecticut Massachusetts

General Thomas Kilby Smith Dies in New York

General Thomas Kilby Smith a Philadelphia area veteran and close aide to General Grant died yesterday in New York after a brief illness. Born in 1821 in Boston he studied law with Salmon P. Chase and served as U S marshal for Ohio’s southern district before joining the Civil War. He led the Fifty fourth Ohio Infantry and became brigadier general in 1863 before retirement in 1864 due to illness.

Thomas Kilby Smith New York Yorkesdale Philadelphia General Grant Fund General Grant Smith Boston Salmon P. Chase Pierce United States Ohio Buchanan Denison Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Weather Summary for Southeastern New England

Blur Hill Observatory reports for southeastern New England the twenty four hours ending twelve o'clock tonight will be fair weather as of 2 p m. H H Clayton observer.

Blur Hill Observatory New England H. H. Clayton

Weather Summary for Boston Area December 4 1387

The Observer’s Office reports mean daily temperature 37.0 with a maximum of 68 shown as a reference value, minimum 24.0. Relative humidity averages 76 percent, with wind speeds up to 12 points and total rainfall listed as 0.0 inches. Clear conditions dominate with stable air and a dew point around 80.0.

Observer’s Office Signal Senvice U.S. A Boston P.M Biola

Rainfall Traces Noted Across Stations

Observers log rainfall traces at multiple stations, marking TE as a trace of precipitation at the reporting time. The synchronized notes indicate minimal moisture presence without measurable amounts.

Notable 19th Century Obituaries From Cambridge to Bridgeport

obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Jane Cook widow of Henry Thayer in Cambridge at age 50 leaving three sons and a daughter. Frank N. Hodgdon in Boston Highlands at 26. Charles Emery Soule in New York, son of Dr Gideon L. Soule. Rev. John Lyon of Bridgeport Conn. and Judge Oscar Hewitt of New London Conn. Each entry notes career highlights, affiliations, and survivors.

Jane Cook Henry Thayer Cambridge Jabez Fox Mt. Auburn Street Aleck Europe Harry Colorado Thayer D. M. Hodgdon D. M. Hodgdon & Co Otis Arch Streets Boston Highlands New England Roxbury Charles Emery Soule New York Gideon L. Soule Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter Exeter Academy Owdoin College James Bell Amos Tuck H. F. French Harvard College Law School Dover N. H John P. Hale Conn Glasgow Scotland Episcopal Church Ware Mass Universalist Bridgeport Ile Tufts College Oscar ¥. Hewitt New London

Paine's Furniture Ad Promotes Shaving Stands for Christmas

An ad in Paine's Furniture at 48 Canal Street urges ladies to gift their husbands a shaving stand this Christmas, highlighting the practical home item as a smart present option.

Paine Canal Street

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Luke Crowther Work OF Congress Mr. Morrill NEW York Imports Paris Frank A. Howe Thomas K. Smith West Eastport Portland Northfield Block Island Nantucket Albany Wea Lynchburg Norfolk Loudy Wilmington Bee Jacksonville Montgomery New Orleans Shreveport Fort Suich Galveston Menphis Palau Sway Neveland Detroit Grand Haven Mackinaw City NW S Snow Marquette Mich Snow Chicago Snow Green Bay Snow Duluth NW St Clear Halifax Leavenworth Suron St. Vincent Seme Bismarck Assinaboine Fort Custer Et Helena Deadwood Cheyenne Great North Platte Henry H. Withington Said Charles W. Mall Newton Suffolk Joan W. McKim, Esquire Elijah George Commonwealth OF Massaochussetts Samuel Palmer Mary Palmer Commonwealth OF Massachtan Lydia Ann Small Samuel Small Doug W. McKim Esquire John H. Paine Asat Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Gilman Rie Late Lucinda C Collamore Joan W. McKim Elwah George Commonwealth OF Massachussetts Mary Cain Owen Russell Thomas A. Cain Commonwealth OF Massachiow Sophia B. Scott Mary Morrill Commonwealth OF Massachioe Setts Benjamin F. Prescott Esther Prescott Heaton Sevens Joan W. MokKim Elliah George Parson Whralteh Massachis Ruth W. Prescott Loston Said County Sarah Prescott Calvin B. Prescott Joan W. Mehkim Amassachd William Rice Brookline Lydia T. Rice Framingham Rufus A. Bullock Soston Ann E. F. Rice Lydia T. Ries George M. Rice Dedham Sai Boston Georce Wulrtz Jonathan Cobb Massachu Mary Murphy James H. Murvpiuy Osion Post Joan W. McKin Csqure Otece Porothea Foster Bondera Reginald Cray Massachus Moses H. Fuller Weston Massachu Wy Setts Mary F. Vandervoort George W. Leverett Saia Joan H. Paine Commonwealth OF George A. Dary William R Austin Lucy Ann Brooks Medford Ommon Massachutj John V. Apthorp Mount Vernon Street Joax W.mckim Catharine Twomey Catharine Toomey Margaret McCormick Admx Matthew Doran Att’y Tremont Street G. Beck & Son Henry C. Bird GC. E. Osgood Washington ST Pine Street Church Clark, Putnam & Co Brown & Co East Cambridge Chamber Furniture Horatio Harris & CO State Street Francis Henshaw & CO S Treet Merchants’ Exchange Broom LI Boston Stock Exchange Natl Revere Bank Republican Valley Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Atchison & Nebraska RR Burlington & Missouri Memphis, Kansas & Colorado Rich Hill Fortune South Eastern Memphis Short Creek & Joplin Canton Mfg. Co Len Hamilton Mfg. Co Concord RK. Co Vermont & Mass. RR. Co E. &T. Fairbanks Co Salem Nat’ Bank Mercantile Nat'l Bank Salem Cal Burl. & Quincy Little Rock Junction Mara Uoughton & Ontonagon Grand Rapids Lansing Boston Wharf Co Rutland KR Cowheeo Mig Middlesex Co Amoskeag Mig. Co Salco Springfield Street Snow & Co., Commission Merchants and Auctioneers North Market Street Messina Florida Almeria Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue R. L. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Building Natl. Bank Mt. Vernon Natl. Bank Bank of Republic Shawmut Bank City Bank Pien Jeeane Freeman’s Nail Bank Tremont & Suffolk Mills Douglas Axe Continental Mills Chicopee Cocheco Bates Union Cotton Fall River Nashua Lowell Rd Mananave Manchester & Lawrence Rd Arkansas Valley Town and Land Co McKay & Bigelow Heeling Mach Asso Cambridge Gaslight Co Champion Iron Co Lombard Investment Co Boston Tow Boat Co Mystic Rubber Co American Electric Mig National Loan and Trust Co Topeka Kan Penn. Tele American Electric Mig. Co Quincy Water Fitchbare Boston Gas Syndicate City of Lynn M. L Town of Hyde Park W. B Main St Cambridgeport Richards & CO Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO White St Townsend & Montant Leonard Stree Madame Pinauly Shawmut Avenue High Street Wells Willard U. S. Army John F. Pray & Son Ishington T Mikk St Bill Meads Recorder Printing CO Lincoln St Brookline News Louis Cassier
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