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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1887

Page

5

Saco Bank Robber Arrested in Halifax After Bond Mystery

McNeally, the Saco bank robber, was arrested in Halifax after police seized his room full of fine clothes and jewelry. Detectives found no sign of stolen bonds despite a thorough search and reports suggest the bank may seek bond recovery if located.

Hallifax McNeaily Saco McGrath Boston Dennis Halifax Herald Halifax Phelan Saco Bank Wellington McNeally Nova Scotia Quebec Continent Cairo Egypt London Her Prince of Wales Kelly Saco & Biddeford Sayings Institution Harry Consul Phelan Saco & Biddeford City Marshes Harry McNeally ABC Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Mome

Ives Case Submitted to Grand Jury as Indictment Fails

The Henry S. Ives case was sent to the grand jury in New York on December 23. Cash books and ledgers of the defunct firm were reviewed. the jury deliberated for hours and dismissed without indicting Ives or Stayner. Ives claimed he bought Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton stock at 30 cents on the dollar and later profited as it rose to 126. He argued he did nothing improper.

New York Henry S. Ives Ives Stayner Thompson Troy D. R. Boone Grand Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad

Misss. JACK50N & CO Tremont Street Store Ad

Misss. JACK50N & CO showcases a new shop at No. 126 Tremont Street opposite Park Street Church offering a fine stock of gentlemen's fur overcoats seal caps plovos sleigh robes and fur goods. The articles are described as high quality in the latest style and reflect the firm's noted workmanship.

Miisss Jack50n & CO Tremont Street Park Street Church

Light Copper Trade Shows Modest NY Day Volume

Copper on the New York metal exchange eased into spot and December at 17.65, January 17.65 to 17.70, February 17.85, and March and April 18 driven by modest turnover under 250000 pounds. Export inquiries stay brisk as lake ingot shipments rise. London closing saw a Paris syndicate surge buying Chili bars, clearing 700 tons, with futures sidelined. Tin rose early, closing near 37.50. lead held firm around 5.05 to 6.15.

New York London

Maine Prohibitionists Plan Vigorous 1888 Campaign

Portland Maine December 23 Special The Maine Prohibitionists outline a strong campaign for 1888 with new leadership. Colonel Eustis resigns the chair to Woodbury of Auburn to devote time to speeches. They plan a Portland convention in May and will deploy twenty outside orators to energize Maine and challenge Republicans led by Blaine. General Fisk discussed as a possible presidential candidate.

Portland Maine Eustis Woodbury Auburn St. John Colonel Cleaves Blaine Fisk

Mexico's Proposed Law on Ore Exports May Pass

In Mexico City on December 23 inquiries arrive from the United States about a proposed heavy duty on ore exports. A British company that owns the San Felipe reduction works near Chihuahua backs the measure, while US trade friction and weak reciprocity push Mexico toward stricter trade barriers and possible damage to border smelting interests.

City of Mexico United States San Felipe Chihuahua United States Congress Ways and Means France Germany

Straws From State Street Reflect Holiday Market Halting in Tone

The market mood is halting as Christmas approaches with no clear gains or losses. Bell Telephone reports a poor December month yet shows strong yearly gains overall. New Brunswick Railway plans massive layoffs and wage cuts. Some brokers seek New York Metal Exchange membership amid copper boom. Bondholders consider an exchange offer for Water Power bonds, while stockholders question the implied control shift.

New York Metal Exchange Boston Water Power Bondholders Committee

Exhibition of Land and Sea Safety Ladder on Parthian

The Land and Sea Safety Ladder Company will showcase its new ladder aboard the steamer Parthian yesterday’s Post reports the event to be held this forenoon at the foot of Long Wharf.

New Brunswick Railway Company Parthian

Marriages Record of Boston Area Couples in December

In Boston and nearby towns marriages were conducted in December. George W. Brown of Malden wed Eva J. Hulton of Boston. Charles H. Dole of Lynn wed Mary M. Brackett of Brookline. Merritt P. Morse wed Alice M.. George H. Palmer of Cambridge wed Alice E. Freeman of Cambridge. Henry S. Wilbur wed Carrie J. Ames, both of Boston.

Robert G. Seymour D.D Henry S. Wilbur Carrie

Obituary notices from Somerville and surrounding towns

Obituaries list local deaths from Dec 20 to Dec 23 in Adams Barn es Dennison Furber Gooding Hutchins Hayden Patterson Tribble Whitwell with ages from 61 to 90 and mention of spouses and children.

J. C. Gooding Hutchins Louise Edward W Susan B. Hutchins Hayden Jamaica Plain George Hayden Patterson Ellen MacClellan Patterson Tribble Somerville Mass Mrs. Thankful Whitwell Henry Whitwell

Lothrop Magazines and Christmas Books Featured

A newspaper note highlights Lothrop Magazines for the young available this Christmas, with books like Babyland Pansy Our Little Men and Women and Wide Awake. Stores stay open late to serve holiday shoppers as Santa Claus brings suitable gifts to children in Boston and beyond.

Lothrop Boston Prairies Santa Claus

Theatres Schedule For Afternoon And Evening Showings

Park Theatre Rosina Voices at 2 and 7 4, Boston Theatre Booth and Barrett after noon and evening, Boston Museum The Loggarth at 2 and evening, Hollis Street Theatre The Great Pink Pear and Editha's Burglar at 2 and 7 45, Globe Theatre Little Puck at 2 and 7 45, Howard Athenaeum Variety at 2 and 8.

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