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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1887

Page

5

Authors Gather to Form International Copyright Association

In Boston at the Parker House a large group of authors publishers and leaders convened to promote a international copyright body. Dana Estes presided James Russell Lowell chaired the session and a committee was formed with Charles W. Eliot as president and Dana Estes as secretary to draft a constitution and organize nationwide support.

Parker House Boston International Copyright Association Dana Estes James Russell Lowell Louis Roberts Thomas Niles J. T. Trowbridge James Parton E. E. Hale John CD. Long Arlon Bates Alexander Young Charles C. Soule C. W. Ernst Benjamin H. Ticknor W. T. Brigham Co. F. Jewett John Wilson H. O. Houghton Godfrey Morse President Eliot Harvard Nathan Haskell Dole O. B. Frothingham Curtis Guild W. H. Rideing Leonard R. Jones Louis Prang Edwin Ginn New Yorker Congress Morrill Sevarts Blaine Garfield Dorsheimer Mark Twain Samuel L. Clemens Pearsall Smith United States Estes Lowell Professor Smith Mr. Estes Messrs Charles E. Sewall John D. Long New York San Francisco Chicago Charles W. Eliot John Lowell Francis Parkman Henry O. Houchton Thomas B. Aldrich Warren EF. Kellogg Alex. H. Rice John F. Andrew Francis A. Walker Robert R. Bishop B. H. Clement Eliot ArnwvicLel Anr. U

Heirs Prove Claim to 66 Acre New York Land

Dr W W Webber of Dover announces that his father William Webber’s claim as heir to a 66 acre plot south of Canal Street Manhattan has been proven. The 1636 land, later leased for 200 years and now valued at 320 million, will see a heirs meeting in New York on January 20 to finalize possession.

Dover N. H W. W. Webber William Webber New York City Canal Street Wilfred Webber Holland Manhattan Island

Heavy copper trades in New York prompt stable prices

In New York copper for January delivery saw about 2,000,000 pounds sold amid no price drop. Bid for February 17.55, March 17.80 to 17.85, April 17.90 to 17.95, with limited April supply at 18. London Chili bars opened spot at £84 7s 6d and futures at £85 15s, up from before holiday. tin rose 10s to £167 10s, not affecting New York.

New York London

Christmas fire rips church crowd in Fairbury panic

In Fairbury Illinois on December 27 a church Christmas program ended in a panic when a miniature cabin with children's gifts caught fire. Hundreds crowded fleeing the blaze trampling others. many injured, some likely fatally. The First Methodist Church windows were demolished but the building was saved by a strong effort.

Fairpury Ill First Methodist Church

Colonel Fellows Aids Chief Assistant Named

New York December 27 District Attorney elect Fellows selects Benjamin F Despassos of Despassos Bros as chief assistant. His Wall Street experience suggests an inquiry into financial transactions in that district.

Colonel Fellows New York Fellows Benjamin F. Despassos Despassos Bros Mr. Despassos Wall Street

Cigar Makers' Union 97 Elects Officers for Year

The Cigar Makers' Union No 97 met at 55 Franklin Street last night and elected C H Meinberg as president Frank Thompson as vice president H Mlaskovec as recording and corresponding secretary W H Bachelder as treasurer C H Frost as financial secretary The board of trustees will include the president treasurer and financial secretary The new executive board comprises HE Goldsmith Z Halloran A R Cohen S Goldsmith J Mickel H MecGargle J Rowe and L Cohen The officers will be installed at the first January meeting

Cigar Makers’ Union Franklin Street C. H. Meinberg Frank Thompson H. Mlaskovec W. H. Bachelder C. H. Frost He, Goldsmith Z. Halloran A. R. Cohen S. Goldsmith J. Mickel H. MecGargle J. Rowe L. Cohen Net

Marriage Report from St. Pauls Church In Dorchester

In St. Pauls Church yesterday morning Misa Rose Loring of Warrison sausre Dorchester wed Mr. Otto Van Arnim of Longwood. Rev Dr Courtney officiated. Attending were Edward Cotting Walter Cotton Walter Winsor and Lindsley Loring. The couple will reside in Jersey City after a trip to New York.

St. Paul's Church Misa Rose Loring Warrison Sausre Dorchester Otto van Arnim Longwood Courtney Ashers Edward ©. Cotting Walter G. Cotton Walter Winsor Lindsley Loring New York Jersey City

Stockboard Calm After Christmas Amid Board Row

The Eastern railroad stockholders adjourned meeting is expected to be tame as a compromise ends the Braman-Lawrence board feud. Two Higgins members will retire, with Braman and Allen or Gray replacing them, giving Braman-Lawrence majority. A Supreme Court injunction against four directors may be dissolved. The Merriam roads show good earnings while Calumet and Hecla faces bad prospects and Bell Telephone rumors persist.

Eastern Railroad Braman-Lawrence Figginson Party Higgins Messrs Simes Cobb Braman Mr. Allen Gray

Business troubles and assignments inked across cities

The Post note on J C White of Worcester being attached was incorrect. Newton & Leopold Chicago wrapping paper dealers closed by sheriff due to unpaid judgment notes totaling 28 670. John Thompson New York importer assigned to David Richardson with 46 406. Mayer and Rohr Bon Marche will assign liabilities around 40 000. Mersereau Bros Davis Peoria assets 70 000 liabilities 102 000. Hamlin Prouty Claremont unknown. Fred Flanders Cambridge insolvency. Owen Malley Lawrence insolvent. Newhouse Bros Chicago assignment liabilities 60 000 assets 80 000.

J. C. White Worcester Newton & Leopold Madison Street Chicago John Thompson Broadway New York David Richardson Washington Ernest B. Mayer Henry Rohr Mersereau Bros. & Davis Peoria Ill Hamlin & Prouty Grocers Claremont N. H Fred E. Flanders Grocer Cambridge Owen ¥. Malley Lawrence Newhouse Bros., Clothiers

The Parlor Match and The Old Homestead at City Theaters

Listings show Evening performances at 7 45 with Parlor Match at Park Theatre and The Old Homestead at Boston Theatre, plus matinees at 2 and late shows at 7 45. Other venues include Hollis Street Boston Museum and Athenaeum with various plays in afternoon and evening slots.

Denman Thompson

Auctions Today At Noon And Morning Bids

Sales by auction listed include Stocks with R. L. Day & Co. at 11.30 a.m. and Francis Henshaw & Co. at 12 p.m. Fruit sales by Horatio Harris at 12 p.m. and carriages by Albert Howe & Co. of Brighton in the morning.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Horatio Harris Albert Howe & Co Brighton

Marriages Arranged in City and Nearby Towns

List of recent marriages including Otto Van Arnim and Rose Loring in the city. Harvey V. Green and Lillian R. Straw in Chelsea. William J. Haynes and Alice Grace Kelley in Cambridge. Robert B. Johnson and Harriet I. Harrington in Waltham. Albert J. Watkins and Mary A. Ristarick in the area. Charles E. Young and Iuen Black in Boston.

Arnim Loring Courtney Otto van Arnim Rose Loring Green—Straw Chelsea W. Sample Harvey V. Green Lillian R. Straw Haynes—Kelley Cambridge Reuben Kidney William James Haynes Alice Grace Kelley Johnson-Harrington Waltham Kiev Edward J. Young Robert B. Johnson Harriet I. G. Harrington Herman P. Harrington Waltham, Watkins—Ristarick H. Winkley Albert &. Watkins Mary A. Bistarick Young—Black This City The Baptist Tabernacle M.R. Deming Charles E. Young I.uen Black Boston

Obituary notices from Boston area deaths mid December

A compilation of death notices from Boston and nearby towns listing names such as Gertrude M Missell Guy Bryant Martha Ann Clark Charles H Drummond Alford Dyer Mrs John C Gleason George Harvey infant son George Glidden Captain Charles Hariston William Hilton James D Hurd Martha M March Charles Dudley March Thomas McGandlish Margaret J Nichols J Shepard Pond Agnes E Sully Louise Russell and others with ages and brief details of locations and funeral plans where given.

Dorchester Alford Dyer Deering Magnolia Street Portland Gleason Reading John C. Gleason Glidden George Harvey George B Mary P. Glinden Hamilton Wrentham Charles Haroiston Hilton William Hilton Old South Church Boylston and Dartmouth Streets Hurd Newtonville James D Melancthon M Clara A. Hurd Houghton, Miffin & Co Lincoln Lancaster Mags Martha Eest Henry Martha March Paris France Charles Dudley March Greenland N. BH Harvard College McGandlish Boston Highlands Thomas McGandlish Nichols Agnes E. Sully Ore Sully Louise Russell Child Edaward Mary L. Walley Wood Margaret Or Wo Eens Wood Ferris Francine Cy Yale New York

Wlate’s Pills Great English Gout Remedy Ad

An oval box labeled Wlate’s Pills claims to treat gout and rheumatic pain. The ad notes a 34 round oval package of 14 pills and mentions availability at a local druggist.

Wlate

Books for sale in Boston as shelves fill before year end

A Boston advertisement offers thousands of used books at low prices to readers everywhere. The seller pledges to clear space for new stock, inviting booksellers libraries schools hospitals prisons and general readers to hurry before the sale ends.

Boston New England Rubinstein

Also Mentioned on This Page

England America Houghton Germany Richard H. Dana Webber Cigar Makers van Arnim—Loring State Street Merriam” Roads Kansas City Calumet & Hecla Bell Telephone Drawbaugh NEW Publications D. Lothrop Company Boston Almanac Sampson, Murdock & CO Rugen Worcester, Nashua & Rochkester Railroad Company T. W. Hammond Andero Scoggin Mills Summer Street George F. Fabyan West Exd Street Railway CO American Loan and Trust Company Congress St J. H. Goodspeed American Belle Telephone Company WM. R. Driver Safe Investments Stedman & Kellocc the Eastern Banking CO Milk Street Francis A. Osborn ZDW Nane Rresident Asurer State ST Wisconsin Central Company Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Henry F. Spen Oston Charles L. Colby Edwin H. Abbot Colgate Hoyt Mass Merdie Phaeton Company Herdie Phaeton Company Lot Nata J. Esadlee William Basset E Trustees M. Pulsiverr John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire Atreet American Surety CO Henry P. Corrin Wal Street Geofrey Morse George T. Stoddard Ninson Building Milby Street Corporation WM. C. Codman J. G. Freeman Kilby Street Corn Jeffries & Sons Devonshire At Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa Farm Mortgages Bes Moines Delsarte Rissa J. Smitil Nofman House Suite 18 Cor Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street Joston Classical Institute School of Languages Camille Ried C. L. Frye A.M Bernard Schroeder A.B Park Square Mme. Hafey West Street Joseph Proctor Tremont Street Estey Building Jacob Benzng Tremont ST H. G. Hoppler Urilla C. Poth Tremont House Wist Medford Mark Smith Tremont H. Sargent Devonshire St Beach Street W. E. P. Weeks Water Street Caswell, Livermore & CO Atlantic Avenue International Medical Congress Murdock Causeway Street Murdock’s Free Hospital For Pia AFES Damon Kate and Lion Works Cae Sudbury St Erle Brookline News Louis Cassix Price & Cents Aaron Gorham, Rogers & CQ Dundee Goods Federal Street Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Grand Opera National Opera Company Globe Theatre John Stetson Frank Daniels Little Puck Bessie Sanson James Brown Potter Mrs. James Brown Potter Kwyrle Bellew Henry Abbey Wallack’s Theatre Hmenry Lee H. C. Miner Abbey & Schoeffel Evans and Hoey Hoyt Boston Museum Mr. R. Me. Field Isaac B. Rich Minnie Palmer Howard Athen AUM Fore Hofmann Henry H. Abbey Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Josef Hofmann Mme Helene Hastreiter Tralto Sig. de Anna Sacconi Eve Carpenter Adolph Neuendorff Music Boston Music Hall Constantinople Agency Bell WM. G. Bell & CO Sele Manuufacturers Salem Lea Company F. A. Brown, Treas. Fialem Raeder, Adamson & Co Chauncey Hall Boyls« Ton Street
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