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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1887

Page

5

Washington Senate Week Plans for Legislative Routine

Washington notes outline the Senate schedule with morning hours devoted to minor calendar items and House passed bills, plus priority for appropriation bills. Key items include Nicaragua canal, agriculture department, Freedman’s bank relief, land grants, copyright, and war claims. not all may finish this session.

Washington Senate House Pacific Railroad Department of Agriculture Freedman’s Bank Committee On Agriculture United States Anshan District of Columbia Military Academy Committee On Appropriations Committee On War Claims Pike Congress

Senator Jones Sends Detroit Paper Notes to Colleagues

Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones of Florida sending copies of Detroit newspapers with margin notes to Senate friends. The margins quote praise and vengeance rhetoric about a supposed conspiracy, claiming his twelve year term nears end and he has not betrayed friends.

Washington Sproran Jones Florida Detroit Senate

Pension mystery as man reappears after decades

In Wasumaron on Feb 20 a pension tale emerges from 1871 when Ann Howley of Brandon Vermont claimed widow status after her husband, a wounded war veteran, vanished. A 1880 Rutland filing cited her child and another absence. On Feb 11 1887 the husband reappears asking a pension and lists Washington DC as his address.

Wasumaron Sprcray Ann Howley Brandon Rutland Ann Mowley Howley Washington, D. C

Secretary Fairchild Calls For Fire Safe Car and Vessel Designs

Acting Secretary Fairchild issued a circular inviting constructors of passenger cars and steamboats to submit suggestions on safer building methods and heating to prevent loss by fire. Journalists are asked to provide sketches where feasible, aligning with a House resolution from January 21 directing the Treasury Secretary to gather information on the topic.

Washington Fairchild House Secretary of the Treasury

Senate Approves Conference Report on Trade Dollar Retirement

The Senate accepted the conference report on the bill to retire the trade dollar by a 49 to 5 vote. The measure would allow six months after passage for trade dollars to be exchanged for equal value in standard silver dollars or subsidiary coins, with further rules on handling and mint transmission.

Washington Senate Jones Frye George Arkansas Morrill Sherman United States

Trade dollar recoinage provisions repeal Iowa coinage laws

The act allows trade dollars to be recoined into standard silver dollars or subsidiary coin at the Treasury Secretary's discretion. Recoined trade dollars are not counted toward silver bullion required to be purchased and coined into standard dollars under the Feb 28 1873 act. It also repeals all Iowa laws authorizing United States trade dollar coinage.

Secretary of the Treasury Iowa United States

Pension bill battle over President veto call in Congress

Washington February 20. In the House the invalid pensions committee reports the dependent pension bill with the President's message. The report notes no constitutional objection and questions the President's stance on the first section. The committee urges passage of the bill over the veto, criticizing the President's interpretation and timing. Senate action on a cemetery fence appropriation is non-concurred.

Washington Matson Committee On Congress Secretary of the Interior Senate Columbus Johnson’s Island

Irish American Congress Members Plan Feb Dinner at Chamberlin’s

Washington Feb 20 The Irish American members of Congress prepare a February 22 dinner at Chamberlin's with Justin McCarthy as sole guest Representative P A Collins likely to preside Mrs A S Grant arrives Tuesday for a brief visit.

Current Capital News Washineton Congress Chamberlin’s Justin McCarthy P. A. Collins A.S. Grant

Death of Tweed's Daughter Mary Amelia Maginnis

The article reports the death of William M. Tweed's daughter Mrs Mary Amelia Maginnis in New Orleans. It notes her 1868 wedding to Arthur Ambrose Maginnis and details lavish wedding gifts totaling about 150000, with many prominent donors, and that Tweed then held high influence in city government.

William M. Tweed Mary Amelia Maginnis Arthur Ambrose Maginnis New Orleans Tweed New York Tribune Thirty-sixth Street Peter B. Sweeney Prince Hai Genete Charles E. Loew Cornelius Carson James McSweeny Eddie’ Boyle James Ryan Kelso Sheriff Brennan Thomas J. Creamer Senator Norton Charles H. Hall J. H. Tooker

Salem Debates Abolishing Ipswich House of Correction

Essex county protests a bill to abolish the Ipswich house of correction and fund a new facility at 250000 dollars. Remonstrants cite solid walls good drainage and adequate water supply with ventilation fixes possible for the current site. They argue remodeling could cost about 50000 dollars and fear outside interests. Over 150 leading Salem taxpayers signed a remonstrance in six hours.

Salem Legislative Committee On Prisons House of Correction Ipswich Essex County

No Lottery Fair Closes in Lynn After Busy Run

The Lynn no lottery Grand Army fair ended Saturday night with success. A popular feature was the sixty foot rifle gallery run by Major M. Sprague of the Eighth Regiment M.V.M. Springfield rifles with five grain charges. Three matches were fired for militia Grand Army and civilians.

Lynn Sproiau Grand Army Fair M. Sprague M.V.M. Springfield Rifles Militia Grand Army

Boston Concert Delivers Mendelssohn Gluck and Beethoven Program

Boston audiences hail Mr. Gericke's baton as he opens with Mendelssohn's light overture Camacho's Wedding and Gluck's noble airs. Gewaert's ballet suite charms, Mackenzie's La Belle Dame Sans Merci receives mixed praise, while Beethoven's Symphony No.1 closes a focused program. Next week features Chopin Chopin Bach Mendelssohn with Mme. Fanny Bloomfield as soloist.

Camacho F. A. Gewaert Mackenzie Emrat Gericke Boston Mr. Gericke New York Mendelssohn Gluck Gewaert Beethoven Mendelsshon Mme Fanny Bloomfield

Boston Bible class Honors Pastor Meredith Amid Brooklyn Call

The Tremont Temple Union Bible class adopts resolutions praising Rev Dr Meredith for nine years of guidance and laments his possible departure to Tompkins Avenue Church in Brooklyn. Meredith vows to follow God’s will as members vote on his future, the outcome uncertain.

Meredith Tremont Temple Compkins Avenue Brooklyn A. E. Dunning R. Meredith D.D Tompkins Avenue Boston Sunday School Union Elper

Faust and Coppelia Close Opera Season at Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre wrapped its season with Faust featuring Laura Moore as Marguerite in her local debut and a Delibes ballet Coppelia hailed for its grace. Mile. Guiri’s dancing drew lengthy praise as the standout. Carozzi and Camarano also impressed, with strong orchestra and corps performances marking an exceptionally satisfying program.

Boston Faust Delibes Laura Moore Marguerite Mile Guiri Mlle. Carozzi M. Camarano Coryphees

Miss Dauvray Seeks Tradition in Woffington Dress

Miss Dauvray defends her hair style and lack of powder or patches as faithful to the actress who created the part. In her Lyceum reception room she notes critics rushed to condemn her look, while she maintains study and discipline shaped her performance. An Oldfield print inspires her homage to Woffington tradition.

Miss Dauvray Hi. Quinn the Home Journal Miss Danvray Lyceum Theatre

Horsford's Acid Phosphate in Indigestion Testimony

Dr. F. G. McGavock of McGavock Arkansas testifies to the beneficial action of Horsford's Acid Phosphate in chronic indigestion. He notes positive results from its use in chaminate indigestion and expresses pleasure in bearing witness to its effectiveness.

Horsford F. G. McGavock McGavock Ark

Harvard Freshman Nine Training Camp Shows Strong Candidates

Harvard freshmen work out under Captain Vila in the gym and on the track. Candidates include pitchers Sabine Bryan Chamberlain Kielty and Butterworth, catchers McLeod Vaughan Mancha Wheelwright, infielders Vila McKean Sims Sturgis Stedman Rublee Bates Davis Jones Sexton, and outfielders Hewes Housman Titus Chamberlain Codman. Two freshmen vie for varsity spots Slade Mumford.

Harvard Vila Willard Sabine Brookline Nine Bryan Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania T. Chamberlain Roxbury Latin School Kielty Fitchburg High School Butterworth Chelsea High School McLeod St. John’s Academy Vaughan Noble’s School Mancha Franklin College Wheelwright Boston Latin School McKean Nassau Sims Louisbergs S. M. Sturgis Stedman Rublee Bates Williston Academy Davis Jones Washburn Sexton Hopkinson F. L. Hewes Housman Titus Chamberlain Codman Slade Mumford St. Pau

Boston Theatres Live Weeknight Menu of Plays and Shows

The notices list performances at Boston venues including Margaret Mather in London Assurance and Faust and Marguerite scene, Boucicault in Fin Ma Cool, Held by the Enemy at the Museum, Lorraine at McCaull Opera Comique, Private Secretary at Park, Marinelli’s Specialty at Howard Athenium, and Stranglers of Paris at Bijou Theatre with evening showtimes.

Boston Margaret Mather London Assurance Faust Marguerite Evenin Holl Boucicault The Enemy Jone McCaull Opera Comique Company Lorraine Park Theatre Howard Athenium Marinelli Bijou Theatre Stranglers of Paris Eugene Tompkins J. + wee DRAMATIC COMPANY E.e Ing Lady of Lyons Leah Forsaken Thursaday Macbeth Justin McCarthy

Marriages and Auctions in This City and Surrounding Areas

Listings show sales at auction and multiple marriage announcements across Charlestown Somerville Toledo Charlestown area. Dennis Bergin weds Ellen Sullivan Feb 15. Williams Chick weds May L Grant Feb 17. Chester Clapp weds M Josephine Furbush Feb 16. Hugh McKinnon weds Gertrude Pollard Feb 17. Abraham Rothschild weds Bella Friedman Feb 16. Nathaniel Wadsworth weds Jenn Weews Feb 9.

McKinnon- Pollard Somerville George W. Durell Hugh McKinnon Gertrude Pollard Rothschild Friedman S. Schindler Abraham Rothschild Bella M. Friedman Wadsworth O. P. Gifford Nathaniel Wadsworth Jenn

Obituary notices from Boston area February deaths

Death notices list residents from Dorchester to Charlestown including Lucy Ayers Baker Edwin Aldrich John Betton and many others. Ages range from 13 to 89 with multiple widows and widowers, revealing local mortality and family connections in February.

Brookline Land Company Shareholders Meeting Notice

The PPELE annual meeting of the Brookline Land Company shareholders will occur at the treasurer's office room 50 Equitable Building Boston on Monday February 28 1887 at 11 o clock a m Alfred D Chandler Treasurer Baton February 23 1887.

Brookline Land Company Equitable Building Boston Alfred D. Chandler Baton Massachusetts Stathy Houser Brookline State House J. K. C. Sleeper Senate Edward P. Fisk House Dante, W. Taft

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