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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1887

Page

5

Edmunds and Belmont bills stall in foreign affairs panel

The Edmunds bill faced delays as Chairman Belmont was absent, delaying committee action. Telegrams urged his return, but he advised postponing discussions until next week. House members demand an immediate report, while debates hinge on the more radical non-intercourse approach and its economic impact on Western cities.

Sproran Edmunds Foreign Affairs Committee House Belmont New York Senate Hitt I Ilinois United States Bond Canada Chicago Detroit Manitoba

New England Patents Issued Today List Names and Places

Washington February first reports New England patent grants to numerous inventors across Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Maine and Rhode Island. Notable names include Charles J Addy Malden for a burnishing machine and El ihu Thomson Lyn n for an electric arc lamp among many others.

Washington Speciau New England Charles J. Addy Malden Thomas S. Alexander Meriden Conn Pardon Armington Providence R. I Charles S. Barnard Ansonia Horace L. Broughton Marblehead Daniel A. A. Buck Cheshire Elihu Collins Lawrence Thomas Dalby Watertown Leon OQ Dion Natick Henry Dunham Abington K. B. Dunham Henry W. Gilbert Bridgport Watson A. Goodyear New Haven Osborn B. Hall John F. Hanscom Boston Edward W. Harding Samuel Hayward Jerome A. Henrick Worcester Alfred J. Hobbs Bridgeport William F. Hutchinson Lynn Ivor Johnson Eliban Thomson Elihu Thomson New Britain James A. Tilden Hyde Park Mass Wendell E. Turner Far River Nathan Washburn Francis A. Cloudman Rodney S. Willard St. Albans Charles H

Geological survey notes Emmons administrative duties in Washington

In the monthly report of the geological survey received by the Interior Department it states that Mr. S F Emmons of the Colorado division was engaged in administrative duties in Washington including preparing material for the press.

Washington Geological Survey Interior Department S. F. Emmons Colorado Division

Glover Pushes Offensive Letter Publicity Across Nation

Washington February 1 The Glover West dispute flares again as Glover prints thousands of circulars of his offensive letter to Senator West. Supporters say publicity will force West to seek satisfaction or show disinterest in protecting his honor. Critics urge restraint.

Washington Speciaz Congressman Glover Senator West Glover St. Louis West North Missouri Senator Vest

Pleasant reception for Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom

In Washington on February 1, about one hundred callers attended a noon to 1 pm reception. Mrs. Cleveland wore a cream wool dress with terra cotta velvet, and Mrs. Folsom wore black silk and jet. Guests included Miss Endicott Senator Butler and daughter Miss Hampton Miss Lee Miss Cameron and others.

Washington Sproran Miss Endicott Senator Butler Miss Hampton Lee Cameron Mattie Mitchell Selfridge Brown

Death at a gambling resort in Monaco involves U S consul

Washington reports private wires from Monaco say Sidney W. Cooper United States consul at Gothenberg Sweden died at the famous casino He had been gambling for months and reportedly lost his last cent and his life He was a former second lieutenant who resigned in 1864 and once figured in a Ferry scandal involving a woman tied to Michigan politics

Washington Sprettan Monaco Sidney W. Cooper United States Gothenberg Sweden Cooper Thomas W. Ferry Michigan Ferry

Navy Reorganization Bill Debated. House Adjourns Without Vote

In Wasntneron Feb 1 the navy reorganization bill faced discussion but opponents, mainly in the construction and engineer branches, blocked final action until adjournment. Indications are these bureaus will prevent a final vote this Congress.

Wasntneron House

Resignation of Treasury Draughtsman Stutz

Washington February 1 The supervising architect's office of the Treasury Department is demoralized by the resignation of Mr Stutz a leading government draughtsman who left because his assistants chosen under a conciliatory policy were utterly incompetent and unfit to work beside him

Washington Treasury Department Stutz Bell

Queen's state coach renovated for jubilee year

Derby coachmakers updated one of the six royal state coaches with gold door handles and ornamentation. The vermilion body is gilt with blue silk lining and 4000 leaves of gold decorate the equipage. The Prince of Wales seeks leaders of thought, with Morley and Lord Hartington visiting Sandringham.

Derby Prince of Wales John Morley Sandringham Lord Hartington

Multiple Small Fires Reported Across City Districts

Local alarms reported several minor blazes: in brick building No 4 Lincoln Street damage $25. Oregon dining room 1296 Washington Street owned by Thomas Flower damage $75. House of Correction receiving room alarm Box 138 damage $100 due to spontaneous combustion. Firefighters Injuries included Driver Twiss with leg fractures and Captain Bowers with a broken toe. Additional fires at William Fitzs property Lawrence Avenue and a Cambridge Dublin Street incident caused only trifling damage.

Lincoln Street Oregon Washington Street Thomas Flower House of Correction Twiss Captain Bowers Massachusetts General Hospital William Fitz Lawrence Avenue Boston Highlands Cambridge Jeremiah Murphy Dublin Street

Cincinnati Sun Suspends Publication After Ownership Rift

The Cincinnati Sun halted publishing on February 1 due to a sharp disagreement among owners.

Cincinnati, O Cincinnati Sun

Visit by Les Trappeurs Snowshoe Club Arrives in Boston

Montreal based Les Trappeurs Snowshoe Club arrives after a four hour delay. Mayor Beaugrand and Governor Ames welcome the party at City Hall and State House. The group tours the city, attends a concert at Music Hall, and plans tor chlight parade and further events with Boston clubs and the Victoria Rifles Band.

Les Trappeurs Snowshoe Club Montreal Corey Hill Toboggan Club Boston Friend Street Union North Market Faneuil Quincy Halls Merchants’ Row State Street Washington School City Hall Harmony Band Victoria Rifles State House Beaugrand Quincy House Club le Trappeur South Ferry J. Putnam Bradlee Deer Island House of Reformation J. W. Cadman Messrs Wright Ditson Butterfield Hills Police Victoria Rifles Band of le Trappeur Club Lansdowne Tuque Bleue Victoria le Canadien Merchants Custom House Music Hall Calixautvallee Jeanne Maillotte Renaud Victori«e Rifles I Masnadieri Verdi Victoria Rifles Band Ida Drew Paganini Alfred DeSeve France Helen M. O'Reilly Jacob Benzing T.W. Higginson Mayor Beaugrand Les Trappeurs Ames H. G. Cushman Massachusetts Cambridge

Veteran Fireman Daily Reappears Among Old Boston Colleagues

At the Old State House a longtime Boston fireman William W Daily returns to his former comrades after forty years away. The reunion recalls early service, West Coast years, and past fires as the group plans a Crawford House banquet on Feb 16 and a grand parade next fall.

William C. Lawrence William W. Daily Cynosure Horace Greeley Young Daily Golden Gate Old State House Pacific Slope Dennis Kearney Boston Frisco Crawford House

Threaten a Tie Up by South Boston Railway Workers

Workers at the South Boston Railway Company gathered in Gray's Hall to hear President Hersey's reply to their demands. They rejected the response and voted to insist, giving the road until Wednesday night to concede or face a possible shutdown.

Barbers of Paris Rue Vivienne Knights of the Curling-Irons Tyre South Boston Railway Company Gray’s Hall Hersey

Banquet Honors Alderman John A. McLaughlin at Quincy House

A complimentary banquet last evening at the Quincy House welcomed Alderman John A. McLaughlin with about 150 guests including city officials and prominent residents. Councilman Whall lauded his past service and John A. Connelly presented a diamond stud as a gift from McLaughlin's friends.

M’laughlin John A. McLaughlin Quincy House Board of Aldermen Jackson W. G. Smart Thomas J. Berry T. J. Young James UL. Hilliard Joseph 0. Kane B. M. Young John A. Connelly W. B. Whall P. D. Dwyer Harvey N. Collison FE. J. Donovan Thomas F. Kelly Sheriff Fitzpatrick John F. Dever John F. McMahon John J. Henry Charles A. Belford Thomas F. Doherty T. J. Dacy M. M. Cunniff Joseph H. O'Neil John J. Concannon J. T. Gallagher McLaughlin

Boston Theatres Schedule and Featured Performances

Boston Ideal Opera Company presents Martha at 7:45 p.m. Hollis Street Theatre hosts The Jill with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Boston Museum stages Held by the Enemy at 2 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Globe Theatre features M B Curtis in Caught in a Corner at 7:46 p.m. Park Theatre presents Salsbury's Troubadours in The Humming Bird at 8 p.m. Howard Atheneum runs The Two Johns with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eljou Theatre offers Our Boarding House at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Boston Theatre Boston Ideal Opera Company Martha Hollis Street Boucicault Jill Boston Museum Globe Theatre M. B. Curtis Park Theatre Salsbury Troubadonors Howard Athenaum Evenng Ats ELJOU

Market Ledger Notices from R L Day and Francis Henshaw

Market stock updates list closing times for R L Day Co at 11 30 p m and Francis Henshaw Co at midnight. Fruit listing credits Horatio Harris at midnight.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Fruit Horatio Harris

Marland Darracott weds Julia Ager. Jones weds Sarah Harris

Two marriage notices. Marland Darracott weds Julia Ager at the Unitarian Church Jamaica Plain on February 1 with Rev Charles F. Dole officiating. Godfrey Jones weds Sarah Harris in the city on January 22, officiated by Rev J H Carter.

Darracott Ager Unitarian Church Jamaica Plain Charles F. Dole Marland Darracott Julia Ager Jones—Harris J. H. Carter Godfrey Jones Sarah Harris

Obituaries from Cambridge and Nearby Cities January 30 to February 4

Obituary notices list deaths in Cambridge and surrounding towns including Curtis Davis 72 in Cambridge. Mary J Booker 21 in Roxbury. Joseph Cantwell 49. Willie A Dean youngest child. John M Laurenson 37. William J Lloyd 3. James McCormick 81. Frederick P Norton Charlestown. John D Gates Hingham 58. Joshua Hatch Chelsea 53. Dorinda Shaw Rockland 83. Funeral from 13 Bigelow Street Friday February 4 at 1:30.

D. R Inez A. Dean Laurenson John M. Laurenson Lloyd William J. Lloyd McCormick James MccCormick Norton Charlestown Frederick P Gustavus

Warns of counterfeits for Horsford’s product line

Public notice warns readers to look for the word Horsford's on the wrapper to verify authenticity. It cautions that imitations are circulating and that none are genuine without this guarantee.

Horsford

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