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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1887

Page

5

Holman in a corner as Maine posts and a postal fight loom

Washington dispatch details Representative Holman Indiana and the push for a House special committee on the postal telegraph. It notes Maine post office candidates Orlando Currier Kennebunk George F. Smith and others, plus President Cleveland weighing Loyering Banks Pratt for marshalship amid Democratic and Western support and rivalries.

Senate Post Office Committee Committee On Friends of the Postal Telegraph House Maine Orlando Currier Hallowell Fleath Currier Clifford National Committee Kennebunk George F. Smith State Committee Oakland McCartney Libby Grand Army Crowell George Fred Williams Bleloche Springfield Knowles Freerman Chelsea Freeman Smelling Committee Lovering Pleloche Frank J. Pratt General Collins General Banks Vlenry L. Pierce Pratt Congress Mumpion Morse Russell Burnett

Treasury Officers Hold Talks on Pacific Railroad Payments

A morning meeting of the three chief Treasury accounting officers the first and second controllers and the controller of the currency discussed government payments to the non aided Pacific railroads. No action was taken and another meeting is set for Saturday.

The Treasury

Congressmen Meet President at White House Greeting

Congressman Russell escorted Congressman Burnett to the White House where Burnett met the President for the first time, receiving a cordial greeting.

Congressman Russell Congressman Burnett White House Burnett

Meeting Called on Elections Committee to Hear Thobe Case

A House committee on elections is convening tomorrow to hear the Thobe versus Carlisle case. A report is expected soon as Speaker desires prompt action.

House Committee On Elections Thobe Carlisle

New Hampshire Club Dines Amid Detainees in Boston Hall

The New Hampshire Club entertained at Quincy House yesterday afternoon with 40 expected guests, but 60 attended. Distinguished figures included Malden Mayor-elect Joseph F. Wiggin and Judge Wiggin, while Mendelssohn Quartet performances sparked humor and lively remarks by Hon. J. C. Moore, president of the club. The meeting approved officer nominations for next month and featured various speeches praising New Hampshire’s character and people.

New Hampshire Quincy House J. C. Moore Manchester N. H Malden Joseph F. Wiggin Mendelssohn Quartet Moore Charles Follen Adams Hampshire George Richards Richards Adams Yaweeb Strauss D.C. Howard Keene D. H. Bradley Jaffery Thomas Savage D. Arthur Taggart Gottstown Charles E. Ciiley Kingston A. A. Collins Danville Joseph R. Rowe Brentwood Thomas O. Reynolds John B. Nash Conway C. F. Piper Wolfeboro Henry O. Kent The Bee Boston Sims Reeves Sally Mendelssohn Joseph L. White Mr. Richards

Citizens' movement comment on Mayor O'Brien attack

William Clarence Burrage of Ward 23 committee criticizes Mayor O'Brien for an attack on the Citizens' movement and their chairman. He notes Burrage's own record on sewerage finances and policing, and mentions a holiday window display by John H. Pray, Sons & Co.

William Clarence Burrage Citizens’ Committee Ward 23 O’brien Citizens’ Movement Citizens’ Convention John H. Pray, Sons & Co

Theatres and Showings in Boston Area Tonight

Rosina Voices at Park Theatre 7 45. Booth and Barrett at Boston Theatre 7 46. The Barrister at Boston Museum. Hollis Street Theatre presents The Great Pink Pearl and Editha's Burglar at 7 45. Globe Theatre screens Forgiven at 7 46. Hoyward Alhenaum offers Variety at 8.

Hollis Street Theatre Globe Theatre Hoyward Alhenaum Variety Boston William Gillette Lyceum Theatre N. Y Frances Hodgson Burnett

Auction Schedule for Real Estate and Carpets

Joday and Knights and Leonard announce auctions in the afternoon including real estate at 2 p.m. and 12:30 and 3 p.m. for carpets and rugs. Schedules list participants Joday Fruit-Snow & Co. S.R. Knights & Co. and Leonard & Co. with times.

Fruit—Snow & Co S. R. Knights & Co Leonard & Co

Howe Stott and Wells Bullard Marriages Reported

In Lowell and Cambridge on December 14, marriages were performed by Rev. A St John Chambre and Rev. George W Briggs. Frank W Howe wed Miss Jennie A Stott, daughter of Hon C A Stott. Herbert Clifford Wells married Miss Amy Celina Bullard.

Howe—Stott Lowell A. St. John Chambre Frank W. Howe Jennie A C. A. Stott Wells—Bullard Cambridge George W. Briggs Herbert Clifford Wells Amy Celina Bullard

Obituary notices from Cambridge Boston and surrounding towns

Deaths and memorials listed across Boston and suburbs include Margaret Bates two weeks old in Portland Maine. Elizabeth Bradbury widow of Benjamin Bradbury of Bangor. Fred Boardman 53. Thomas Buckley 26. Roxfinna Butler 80. John Celona 60. Charles Coates 8. Panny Gray 96. Frances Hapgood. John Healy 31 in Bridgeport. George Hunnewell 7 ½. Annie Jewett 60. Professor G W Lawer. George Long. Henry Mellus 75. William Moriarty formerly of Boston. Julian West Palen and Jackson Schultz. Albertner Sumner 68. Jane Thayer Cambridge. Katharine Woodward West Haven Conn. Includes funeral details for Jane Thayer at Shepard Memorial Chapel December 17.

Celona John Celona Coates Roxbury Charles B Benjamin P Celen A. Coates Gray Boston Highlands Panny Gray Havgood Frances LE Hapgood Healy Long East Boston George W. Long Mellus South Braintree Suddently Arene Henry Mellus Moriarty New York City William Andrews Moriarty Boston Palen Dee Julian West W. W. Palen Jackson S. Schultz Sumner Fox

Bargain Book Sale Offers Damaged Volumes Cheap

A Boston bookseller pitches heavily damaged titles at deep discounts to clear inventory next Monday. Highlights include Brisk Times for 85 cents and Fireside Chronicles for 40 cents, plus many one to five cent items, urging buyers to aid children in institutions.

Boston Diaz

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