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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1888

Page

2

Congress Debates Tariff Provisions and Tax Proposals

The Senate discussed tariff amendments including 2 cent duties on starch and tallow, 35 percent on prepared vegetables, and 10 percent ad valorem on bananas to cocoanuts. Amendments were rejected or postponed as clerks moved through paragraphs 287 to 302 with adjournment at 4 40.

Florida Delaware Maryland New Jersey Vance Yeas Butler Allison Vest West Plumb Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department New York Treasury Gorman Senate

River and Harbor Bill Debate in Congress Under Consideration

In Washmncrox on December 20, Mr Crisp of Georgia presided. House and Senate amendments to the American Historical Association bill were concurred. Conference report on Chippewa Indians aid was agreed. Debate focused on river and harbor funding with speakers from New York and Texas, arguing for and against specific river projects before adjournment at 5 PM.

Washmncrox Crisp Georgia Phelan Tennessee Senate American Historical Association Peel Arkansas Minnesota McMillin United States Maryland Virginia Washington House Cummings New York Arthur Galveston Pow-Wow River Mingo Creek Mobile Savannah Duck Creek Wapoo Beaufort Charleston Congaree River Contentia Creek Lumber River Norfolk Baltimore Philadelphia Boston Portland San Francisco San Diego Stewart Texas Fitch Crain Harlem River Mr. Fitch Harlem Blanchard Louisiana Mr. Blanchard

Rioters Quieted as Search Fails to Find Negroes

A MississippI report says White House searchers rode hard but found no Negroes they hunted. Guards say prisoners escaped last night. they won't pursue and want names scratched from the spotted list. The searching party is disbanded and the riot is nearly over.

New Orleans The Picayune Wahalak Miss White House

Joseph Ford Arrested in Fourth Avenue Homicide

Joseph Ford, who shot and killed Nellie O'Connor on Fourth avenue in New York last Thursday, has been placed under arrest.

Joseph Ford Nellie O’connor Fourth Avenue New York

Samuel E Sewall Obituary Ends Long Boston Career

Samuel Edmund Sewall died in Boston at age ninety after a long, uninterrupted legal practice. A Harvard alumnus and律yer, he defended fugitive slaves, supported anti slavery causes, campaigned for women’s rights, aided Garrison and the Liberator, and advised the New England Hospital for Women and Children. His funeral will be held at the Church of the Disciples in Brookline.

Samuel Edmund Sewall Samuel FE. Sewall Boston Harvard College George Bancroft George B. Emerson Samuel J. May David Lee Child Caleb Cushing Stephen H. Tyng Stephen Salisbury Messrs. Bancroft Yng William W. Allen Harvard Law School Unen Ellis Gray Loring England South Mr. Sewall William Lloyd Garrison A. Bronson Alcott Mr. Garrison New England Anti-Slavery Society Liberty Party Massachusetts Sewall State House New Hogland Women’s Club New England Hospital For Women and Children Law School Nathan Winslow Portland Lucy Sewall Edward ©. Cabot Brookline Commonwealth Anne Whitney Memorial Hall Lexington Whittier Church of the Disciples Warren Avenue East Brookline Street Harvard Law School Association Austin Hall Perons Samuel KE. Sewall New England

Death of J N Matthews Buffalo Express Editor

J N Matthews longtime editor and proprietor of the Buffalo Express died last night. Born November 21 1828 in Bungay Suffolk England he came to America at 18 and settled in Buffalo. He started the Journal of Commerce in 1850 and later joined the Express serving under Sterling P Rounds the former government printer.

J.N. Matthews Buffalo N. Y

Matthews Family Chronicle of Merchants and Newspapers

The article recounts the Matthews family in 19th century publishing and business. Wheeler Matthews Warren took control of the Commercial Advertiser in 1860 while Matthews later left to run the Press and form Matthews Northrup Co. The Express grew into a paying newspaper and the Sunday Express began five years later. Harriet Wells Matthews died last February. two children survive, George E. Matthews and Francis Amy. Lyman Payne, a noted breeder and former New York State Assembly member, died at 77 in Hinsdale, Mass., remembered for William Tell lineage and regional prominence.

Wheeler, Matthews & Warren Commercial Matthews Matthews, Northrup & Co Express Sunday Express Harriet Wells Westfield N. Y George E. Matthews Francis Amy Charles Graves Lyman Payne Hinsdale New England Payne New York State Massachusetts

Funeral of Nathaniel J. Bradlee at South Congregational Church

The funeral for Nathaniel J. Bradlee was held at noon at South Congregational Church near Exeter and Newbury streets with Rev Edward Hale officiating. A large procession of friends, business associates, and representatives from New England Mutual Life Insurance, Roxbury clubs, and other local firms attended. Burial followed at Mt. Auburn cemetery.

Nathaniel J. Bradlee South Congregational Church Exeter Newbury Streets Bradlee Roxbury Edward E. Hale Alfred T. Turner A. H. Rice Thomas Gatfield George O. Carpenter William H. Baldwin Caleb T. Bradlee Henry D. Hyde William ©. Hunneman Henry F. Spurr Mr. Coolidge Sandwich Glass Company A. Shuman Frank Jones 8. C. Lawrence James Denny N. P. Banks Herbert L. Perry Samuel J. F. Thayer Thomas G George N. Folger Percival L. Everett Charles A. Cotting Warren Sawyer William T. Hart Reginald Foster Counsel Department Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association J. G. Haynes Oliver W. Wentworth Newton Talbot Alfred Bicknell George A. Clough Frank M. Ames Francis C. Hersey John H. Webster Richard Beeching James H. Freeland Edward J. Jones Charles J. Hayden Benjamin F. Dewing Robert J. Wright George L. Burt Henry B. Dennison Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Messrs. Jhomas Baldwin Martin L. Bradford Thomas Hills Francis W. B. Kern Hales W. Suter James Longley Arnold A. Rand George H. Richards John GC. Haynes Henry H. Sprague Samuel Wells Henry Whittemore Roxbury Club George B. Faunce Isaac Fenno Roland Worthington L. Foster Morse A. W. Tufts John F. Osgood Paul H. Kendricken James M. Keefe Boston Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Company F. M. Stone D.D Benjamin F. Stevens New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Boston Sate Deposit and Trust Company Frederick W. Lincoln Boston Storage Warehouse Gorham Rogers Friends James C. Haynes Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association George C. Lord Boston & Maine Railroad Charles S. Wood South Congregational Church A. A. Rand George H. Wetherell C. E. Cotting Stephen H. Williams S. B. Dockett George H. Flint C. M. Seaver Mercer Seaver Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Parson Davies seeks injunction over Casino Theatre show

Charles E Davies known as The Parson filed a bill in the Supreme Court to restrain Mayor Roche and Police Chief Hubbard from interfering with his show at the Casino Theatre and with pugilistic exhibitions by Jake Kilrain and Charles Mitchell. Judge Altgeld issued the injunction with $500 bonds posted. Davies claims Mitchell and Kilrain were to perform Delsarte physical culture demonstrations and sparring imitations.

Curcaco Charles E. Davies the Parson Supreme Court Roche Hubbard Casino Theatre Jake Kilrain Charles Mitchell Altgeld Davies Mitchell Kilrain

Tariff Reform Dinner in Boston Hotel Vendome

The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League will host a dinner next Sunday at the Hotel Vendome with Hon. William E Russell presiding. Speakers include Secretaries Fairchild Endicot, Reps John E Russell Fitch, Hon. David A Wells, and possibly Speaker Carlisle. Tickets are $4, available via Emerson W Judd at 66 State Street. members have priority through noon Wednesday the 26th. Public tickets will be released after. Hotel rooms are limited and demand is high.

William IE. Russell Massachusetts Tariff Reform League Hotel Vendome Fairchild Endicott John E. Russell Fitch David A. Wells Carlisle League Emerson W. Judd Recom State Street Boston

Old Songs by Abbey and Parsons With Pictures

Harper presents Old Songs with E A Abbey and Alfred Parsons drawings. The review praises the harmony of text and illustration, noting poetic renderings from songs like Barbara Allen and Sally in Our Alley. Parsons adds charm. the volume binds well in plain leather, contrasting ornate covers.

Edwin A. Abbey Abbey Barbara Allen Mr. Abbey George Wither Perigot Cuddy Jenny Jockey Sally Charles Surface E. A. Abbey Alfred Parsons New York Harper & Bros

Mother Songs and Other Juvenile Books of the Season

A survey of new children's books for all ages highlighting Mother Songs by L. Prang & Co with color illustrations by Taylor and Birch. Reviews Familiar Selections from the Rhymes of Mother Goose, Old Friends with New Faces, Patchwork in Pictures and Print, Queer People by Palmer Cox, Brownies successor, and Mary D. Brine tales. Includes Molesworth A Christmas Posy and other lullaby friendly works, praising art, humor, and moral touches for nursery and growing readers.

Walter Crane Baby Charles Stuart Pratt W. L. Taylor D. W.chadwick Boston L. Prang & Co Chester Loomis New York E. P. Dutton & Co Price J. L. Webb E. J. Lane Cassell & Co W. B. Clarke & Co Will Gibbons J. B. Young F. Opper Emma A. Opper Frederick A. Stokes & Bro Little, Brown & Co Palmer Cox Philadelphia Hubbard Bros Mary D._ Brine Mrs. Molesworth Macmillan & Co Estes & Lauriat Nevertheles Taylor Birch Wide Awake Mr. Chadwick E. I. Lane Madame Mistress Goose St. Nicholas Mr. Cox Cox

Christmas book notes on Longfellow volume and others

A dainty Christmas volume The Village Blacksmith from W B Clarke & Co printed in Bavaria with Bavarian inspired designs, includes color and monochrome illustrations and two poem copies. Also mentioned are The Christ Child translation by Elizabeth P Cordner from Marie Herbert and a Christmas poem My Father God Lead on by Ray Palmer from George H Ellis Boston.

Longfellow W. B. Clarke & Co Bavaria New England E. & J. B. Young New York Christ Child Marie Herbert Elizabeth P. Cordner George H. Ellis Boston Father God Ray Palmer

Christmas Music in Churches of Charles Town and Roxbury

A parade of holiday music at St John’s Episcopal Church Charles Town and Eliot Congregational Roxbury features Advent propers, anthems by Handel and Chadwick, and solos for named singers and church choirs. Other services at First Church Berkeley Marlboro and Hawes Unitarian list festive anthems, hymns, and organ pieces with identified soloists and directors.

Eliot Congregational Kenilworth Street Roxbury Gions” . Watson Schuecker Berkeley Marlboro Shepherds Chadwick Nazareth Buck Best Mrs. Norton Fenderson Mr. Parker Hay Oote

Eagle Not Released at State House Amid Cold Weather

Crowds gathered around the State House expecting Thomas F. McGuinness to free a fine American eagle at 2 PM. A sparrow emerged from the cupola instead, and McGuinness announced the bird would be kept for winter and released in spring due to the cold.

Thomas F. McGuinness 14 Elm Street State House

Cambridge School Board final meeting confirms nominations

Cambridge school committee held its last meeting of the year. Confirmed: Alice P. Fay Washington school Mary C. McNally Gore school Flora C. Ingraham Hepard school Minnie V. Reed Webster school Annie L. Riley Tarbell school. Georgianna M. Tupper resignation Webster school filled by Annie M. Dow. Emma J. Young confirmed Tarbell principal. Over 1500 residents petition for city kindergarten. Textbooks adopted for Latin and Latin English schools. Christmas vacation set to begin after Friday morning session December 21.

Cambridge Alice P. Fay Washington School Mary C. McNally Gore School Flora C. Ingraham Hepard Minnie V. Reed Webster School Annie L. Riley Tarbell Georgianna M. Tupper Webster Annie M. Dow Emma J. Young Messrs Allison McKenlegett Hall Morse Kendall Sheldon Die Braune Erica

Republican Institution Holds Annual Meeting at Youngs

The Republican Institution, founded in 1818 as the city's oldest social group, met at Youngs last evening with 41 members present led by President Vinal. Attendees included Otis Monroe aged 91, William Parkman, Hon. Stephen M. Crosby, John Carr, George O. Carpenter, W. A. French, Dr. T. H. Brown, Albert Barker, Dr. William Ingalls, F. A. Drew, M. R. Bradford, George R. Richardson, Dr. Eben Jackson and others. Short addresses covered various topics.

Young Vinal Otis Monroe William Parkman Stephen M. Crosby John Carr George O. Carpenter W. A. French T. H. Brown Albert Bowker William Ingalls F. A. Drew M. R. Bradford George R. Richardson Eben Jackson

Startling Statistics From a Boston State Department Official

A Boston December letter quotes a State Department official warning that New England faces a rising kidney disease threat. The official cites alarming Massachusetts figures and notes symptoms like headaches languor and appetite swings. Hunt's Remedy is touted as a preventive measure with claimed successes. The writer urges public awareness and timely action to reduce sickness and deaths. Beacon.

Boston State Department Massachusetts New England Henry Wilson Charles Sumner Wendell Phillips Hunt Medical College Bright

Proposals for Armored Coast-Defence Vessel Contract

Navy Department invites sealed proposals for one armored coast-defence vessel of about 4000 tons. Bids due February 20, 1880, with three classes of proposals allowing standard plans or bidder modifications. Vessel completed within three years, payments in ten installments with 10 percent final, must use American materials, and include bonds and deposits. Secretary Whitney reserves right to waive defects or reject all bids.

United States Navy Navy Department Washington, D. C Congress Naval Service United States Naval Establishment Secretary of the Navy Department Cass Suc Washington, D.C William C. Whitney

Dredging Proposals Sought for Camden Harbor Maine

United States Engineer Office Portland Maine invites sealed proposals in triplicate for dredging in Camden Harbor Maine. Proposals must be received at No 537 Congress Street by 3 p.m. January 10 1839. Refer to Acts of February 26 1885 February 23 1887 and related Statutes. Information furnished by Jared A Smith Lieutenant Colonel Corps of Engineers U S Army.

United States Engineer Office Portland Maine Camden Harbor Congress Street Hursday Congress Jared A. Smith Corps of Engineers U.S. Army

Shakerism in New Hampshire Lecture Noted at NH Historical Meeting

At the adjourned sixty fifth annual meeting of the New Hampshire Historical Society yesterday Elder Henry Blinn of the Canterbury family of Shekers delivered an interesting lecture on Shakerism in New Hampshire.

The New Hampshire Historical Society Henry Blinn Shekers New Hampshire

Auction Notice For Horse Carriage And Farm Wagons

Sales of real and personal property attended when ever desired. Horse and Carriage Sales every Wednesday at Salesroom Brighton. Horses and Lands for sale in various parts of the country. On hand at private sale at auction prices new custom built farm and reed carts hay wagons grocers' and express wagons carriages and harness. Residence 159 Warren avenue Boston.

Brighton Warren Avenue Boston

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