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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1888

Page

5

McCreary Pushes Central American Commerce Conference Bill

Ex Governor McCreary of Kentucky leads a House bid authorizing a presidential invitation to Central and South American republics and Brazil for a grand arbitration and trade conference in Washington. The measure, favored by Perry Belmont, would open new markets and boost U S commercial links with the Southern hemisphere.

Washington Sproian McCreary Kentucky House Central and South America Central and South America Empire Brazil Foreign Affairs Committee Henry Clay Hendricks Buenos Ayres

Revere House touted as Boston’s most comfortable hotel

Readable text highlights the Revere House in Boston as a premier comfortable hotel option. The brief mentions its status and appeal as a lodging choice in the city.

Tar Boston I Revere House

Prohibition in Rhode Island Report Falls Short

Providence February 7. State Police Chief E F Curtis reports in his first annual legislative presentation that liquor law enforcement under prohibition is weaker than in the law's first year. He urges a prosecuting officer for lower courts, shield for officers against damages, and streamlined exceptions to shorten liquor case delays.

Providence E. F. Curtis Court of Common Pleas Supreme Court Massachusetts

Copper Market Flooded by Bears Across Markets

Copper prices rose in London and New York as bears dominated trading on February 7. Spot and near contracts closed around 16.60 to 16.80 cents with 500000 pounds switched hands in New York while London opened strong and later climbed to futures peaks. Tin held steady with active spot trading and futures around 33 to 34 percent. Lead and iron showed little movement.

New York London

Insurance policy shift hints at independent reorganization

The Indiana Bloomington and Western circular signed by J D Campbell indicates a move toward an independent reorganization after failed consolidation. Reports say the line shifted through business from Cleveland Sandusky and Canton to Bee Line, a move viewed skeptically by informed observers. The note also covers railroad charters, stock exchange actions on petroleum certificates, and market moves in copper and grain, with details on directors for West End Street Railway and various stock trades.

Indiana, Bloomington & Western J. D. Campbell Cleveland Sandusky & Canton Bee Line Bush

Annual Clover Club Ladies Night at the Vendome

The Clover Club held its annual ladies night at the Vendome with about one hundred banqueters. A formal dinner followed by readings, music, recitations, and dancing featured elegant gowns, diamond ornaments, and a grand menu. Notables included Mrs. Frank Kenned of Taunton and Miss Linnehan of Providence among many attendees.

Clover Club Vendome Thomas Fay, Jr John H. Galligan Patrick D. Dwyer Miss Maher Taunton Linnehan Providence Kate Nawn Roxbury Miss Rose P. Egan Lou Doherty Gerald Griffin Clementina Ryan Catherine Rosebuds D. L. Prendergast William McCarthy J. E. Dever John Gilman Alexander Ceppi KE. J. McGuiney

Funeral of Mrs Emma H Fitch Held at Argyle Hotel

The funeral for Mrs Emma H Fitch wife of Fire Commissioner Fitch was held yesterday at her residence in Hotel Argyle West Chester park. Floral tributes came from fire districts and department HQ. Rev Josiah E Tucker led a brief service. Remains to be interred in Canaan Connecticut.

Emma H. Fitch Fitch Hotel Argyle West Chester Park Josiah E. Tucker Canaan Conn

Boston Theatres Showings and Evening Schedules

The listings detail performances at Boston venues including Irving at the Boston Theatre Nightly 7 45 and Goodwin at the Park Theatre Evening 7 45 Dorothy at Hollis Street and Shane na Lawn at Globe Theatre both afternoon and evening showings The Boston Museum presents The Bells of Haslemere with afternoon and evening times The Howard Athenaeum hosts The Two Johns comedy company with matinee and evening shows Grand Opera House presents Joan of Arc with 7 46 start.

Globe Theatre John Stetson Boston Theatre Henry Irving Park Theatre Nat C. Goodwin Hollis Street Dorothy

Auction Schedule for Stocks and Real Estate

Today listing shows gaps and carriages Albert Howe & Co Brighton morning stocks R L Day & Co 11 30 a m stocks Francis Henshaw Co noon fruit Horatio Harris noon bugs Leonard & Co 3 p m Thursday real estate S R Knights & Co 2 p m

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

Marriages announced in city records

In this city on February 5 Reverend F J Woland joined William Bench and Grace Duffey. On February 2 Reverend G FE Ricker joined Frank M Miller and Cynthia Chambers. On February 2 Reverend RK L Gireen joined Benjamin Parsons and Lucy E Vittum. In Greensboro North Carolina on February 2 Reverend A H Stubbs joined William Enos Stone formerly of Boston to Miss Sue Weir Dick of Greensboro.

Supreme Court Decides Jurisdiction in Murdock Case

The Supreme Court under Chief Justices Parker and Shaw rules it will not hear cases de novo on appeal from the Visitors. It will review trial records to determine if findings conform to law and evidence. The Murdock record was incomplete, delaying his appeal. Proceedings set for Feb 15 to decide record formation with potential March hearing.

Supreme Court Murdock Parker Shaw E. C. Smyth Professor Smyth Allen

Obituary notices from Brookline to Montreal dated February

Deaths announced for Imogen Barker Lavinia Conway Moses Fiske Ripley Frost William King Margaret Knox Elsa Lang Janie Lepper Matthias Moore John Nazro M Augusta Phinney Edith Rice William Sawyer Susan Windship list dates ages and locations in Massachusetts New Jersey Florida Wisconsin and Montreal with ages from 5 months to 88 years old.

King Jersey City N. J William M. King Knox Lexington Margaret Louise James C Hattie H. Knox Lang Elsey R. Lang Moses C. Lang Lepper Chielsea Janie Lepper Moore Matthias M. Moore Canterbury N. JL Nazro Milwaukee Wis John Nazro John G. Nazro Phinney Seffner Fla M. Augusta J. Coleman Whinney William F. Blanchard Chelsea Mass Rice Boston Highlands Edith M Hamilcar W Mary L. Rice Sawyer William Sawyer Montreal Province of Quebec Susan Barker C. M

Professor Norton at Harvard Examines American Intellectual Life

Professor Norton spoke at Divinity School Chapel on conditions of American intellectual life. He argued wealth drives progress but harms grand intellectual achievements, noting America has vast general advancement yet mediocre literature and limited high level thought compared to modern peers.

Norton Divinity School Chapel America Imerson

New England Mutual Life Announces Policy Forfeiture Terms

The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company states its policies comply with state law requiring equitable cash surrender value or paid-up insurance upon forfeiture due to non payment. Full information is available at its Post Office Square office.

Boston Georges. Merrill Massachusetts Benjamin F. Stevens Insurance Department Commonwealth Building Lsgg New England Mutual Life Insurance,Company George S. Merrill Tnsurance Commissioner New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Postoffice

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