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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1887

Page

8

West End Railway Petition Seeks Fare Equality in Charlestown

Residents of Charlestown allege West End Street Railway raised fares from six to ten cents after acquiring Boston Consolidated Street Railway routes. They petition the Railroad Commissioners to enforce the 1887 act cap on fare increases and uphold existing rights on routes to Shawmut Avenue and beyond.

Charlestown West End Railway Company Boston Board of Railroad Commismissioners Boston Consolidated Street Railway Company Main Street Washington Street Shawmut Avenue Grove Hall Bunker Hill Street Post Office Bose Eliot Street Causeway Canal Sudbury Tremont Providence Columbus Avenue West End Street Railway Company Beaton Consolidated Street Railway Company West End Street Railway

Daniel Manning Dead A life built in business and politics honored

Daniel Manning died at 1:32 PM in Albany after a long public career as a newspaper executive and Democratic leader. funeral plans set for St Pauls Episcopal Church with family services at the house. Messages of condolence from President Cleveland and many officials reflect widespread esteem for Manning.

Aupany N. Y Srudan Daniel Manning James H. Manning Manning James Manning Fred Manning John A. Delehanty Mary E. Manning St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Roscoe Conkling Jordan J. Randall Washington Western National Bank of New York Albany National Commercial Bank Argus Executive Mansion Washington, D. C Grover Cleveland Rochester Frederick Cook Minneapolis Minn Mrs. Sabin D. M. Sabin D. C Joan Williams Wasurxaron T. Kf. Bayard Cencinnati Duckworth Club J. W S. J. Tilden, Jr Elizabeth N. J S. Green New York Mr. Manning Maurice J. Powers Lso W. C. Whitney John ‘S. Agnew Hewitt A. P. Gorman J. Hampton Robb Nee Albany Atlas Democratic Party Young Manning William Lacy Common Council Northern Democracy New York Senate William Cassidy The Peter Cogger Argus Company John Hilton Manning Albany & Susquehanna Railway Company National Savings Bank of Albany National Commercial Bank of Albany Robert J. Johnson Robert BoMruynr Samuel J. ‘Tilden Grover Cleveloreener Robinson Hancock Tilden Chicago Cleveland Treasury Department England Bournemouth London Europe Tie New National Bank Western National Bank Procera Conrad N. Jordan United States Long Beach Mary Little Anna Margaretta Fryer William J. Fryer Livingstones

Changes At The Custom House In Washington Orders Wide Salaries Cuts

An official order from Washington arrives at the Custom House for widespread discharges and salary reductions. Clerks at multiple grades face cuts from 1800 to 1600 dollars and others from 1400 to 1000 to 2 dollars a day. The plan shifts responsibilities to Colonel Coveney and aims to streamline operations. Collector Saltonstall’s office awaits further action after opposing the changes.

Saltonstall Antil Worthington Tingle Crowley Custom House Washington Kerr Coveney Department Dyer

Codman Will Trial Verdict Rouses Courtroom

Jury finds John Amory Codman of unsound mind when making the will and codicils and that undue influence by Eliza Kimball and William Dexter, and Hodgdon’s influence affected the codicil. A new trial is expected Tuesday at 2 pm amid claims of jury bias and public reaction.

Codman John Amory Codman John Mind Eliza Ann Hales Kimball William S. Dexter Amory Codman Eliza Ann Kimball Sylvester P. Hodgdon Dexter Post William Mr. Codman Hodgdon Mr. Hodgdon Miss Kimball

Charities and Honors Mark Week in City Shoppers District

A penny box at A. Shumen & Co stays open a week for Working Boys' Home. Boston figures honor staff and workers with gifts including a roll top desk, gold watch, cane, and silk umbrella. A Christmas tree festival at Chelsea’s Home near Faneuil Hall ends with a surprise alligator gift to George Cleveland.

A. Shumen & Co C Roxbury Massachusetts Boston Ward M. Tenney Engraving Company Avery L. Rand Rand, Avery & Co A. L. Hollander Hollander, Bradshaw & Folsom Five Cent General Bazar Washington Street Tremont Row Trade Club William A. Bancroft Cambridge Railroad Jease H. Pierce Tciel Crawford House Ottage Place Rvs Chelsea Faneuil Hall George Cleveland

Clothing Store Robbed at Farrington & Co

Burglars pried open the door of A. W. Farrington & Co at 414 Washington street last week and stole goods valued at $666. The theft includes fifteen pieces of cloth and two Meltyn overcoats. no arrests reported.

Messrs A. W. Farrington & Co Washington Street

Confession of Faith on Kidney Health and Warner Cure

The Rochester Morning Herald prints a private letter from a major patron claiming kidney disease drives most illnesses and endorses Warner's safe cure. The letter argues doctors misstate causes of death and urges readers to trust the kidneys as central to health while praising the Warner product as effective and endorsed by medical talent.

the Herald Bright United States Baght Logan Warner Europe Australia America

Community notes recount gifts and local events

Donations of 100 dollars from banker A W Spencer fund mittens wristers and muffs for Newsboys Home plus candies and nuts. Police raids on Court Sudbury and Lyman streets arrest a dozen men and women. West End Railway reports many messages about dogs banned from horse cars. Ex Councilman J Granville Young Jr improves after illness in Milton. Captain George A Stevens registered at Tremont House. Homeless youths dine at Washington House after a day on the streets. Dedication of Harvard Congregational Church set for Wednesday December 28. Jury in Commonwealth vs Aspinwall reports disagreement eleven to one. Tre Mont Temple Bible Class notes Christmas proximity. Invitations extended to leaders for Irish Charitable Society ball January 9 183838.

Trinity Brooks Isaiah St. Paul’s Church H. W. Conant Rhode Island Alice J. Osborne F. P. Whitney Flora E. Barry H. O. Johson George R. Clark Park Sisters Park Street Church Conservatory of Music Greg David Young Men’s Christian Union Annie Park George Mendell Taylor J. L. Robinson William H. Baldwin Marcella Street Telegraph Messenger Boys Crawford House Goodwin Washington and Brattle Streets Boston District Messenger Company Phillips Brooks Christian Union Moses True Brown Marley Charles W.turner Mme. Dietric Strong Court Sudbury Lyman Richards West End Railway Company J. Granville Young, Jr Bent & Co Milton George A. Stevens U.S.A Tremont House Washington House Harvard Congregational Church Harvard Gleason Streets Dorchester Commonwealth Vs. Aspinwall Dedham New England Commonwealth Boston Irish Charitable Society Music Hall

Christmas Dinner Courtesy at Hotel Oxford

It was a Christmas day feast for Hotel Oxford staff as manager F. W. Gaskill hosted a noon dinner for about fifty employees. Menus bore a printed tribute to the staff and Mr. Gaskill helped serve, reflecting the hotel's unusually generous holiday spirit.

Hotel Oxford F. W. Gaskill

Haymarket Theatre Opens on Madison Street Chicago

The Haymarket theatre in Chicago opened Saturday evening by Thomas W. Keene. It fronts Madison Street near Halstead, with a 120 foot façade of brown stone and brick. The 2500 seat house features Indian red decor, Moorish and Venetian Renaissance style, 30 exits, modern electric lighting, and lavish foyers and dressing rooms.

Chicago Haymarket Thomas W.keene Madison Street Halstead Street West Side Academy of Music Meridian Street

Anti-Poverty Society Agrees to Union with League

At Horticultural Hall the Anti Poverty Society held a weekly meeting with Samuel Brazier delivering a brief address and Professor Hamlin Garland discussing Victor Hingo selections. The group accepted joining the New York Anti Poverty Society, forming a permanent organization with John R. Roche president and E M White secretary. The Rev. O P Gifford was announced to speak next Sunday night.

The Anti- Poverty Society Horticultural Hall Samuel Brazier Hamlin Garland Victor Hingo New York Anti-Poverty Society League John R. Roche E. M. White O. P. Gifford Wi

Burglars Break In At Dr Hastings Home

Burglars entered the Hastings residence at 145 West Concord Street through a kitchen window around 5 this morning. They stole clothing silver plate and jewelry valued at about 125 dollars.

Caroline RB. Hastings Concord Street

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