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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1887

Page

5

Interstate Commerce Bill Faces Senate Clash and Final Passage

In Washington on January 5 the Senate debated the Reagan interstate commerce bill with Sen Platt opposing the measure in its current form. Despite strong opposition, a final passage seems likely, while House members fear adverse effects on farmers and railroads from short and long haul provisions and pooling clauses.

Washineton Senate Platt House Committee On Conference Cullom Conference Committee West Iowa United States Supreme Court

House Debates Canal Aid and Navy Bureau Consolidation

In Wasmscrox January 5 the House spent over four hours in session debating Colonel Weber’s bill to extend federal aid for New York State canals. It would authorize up to 5.6 million dollars to deepen beds and widen locks, repayable by the federal government if perpetual canal freedom is guaranteed. The Herbert bill to consolidate Navy bureaus, mirroring Whitney’s order, is set to return tomorrow as a cost saving reform long sought by advocates of a leaner military.

Whitney Wasmscrox Strectar Weber New York State Herbert United States

Memorials Push Interstate Commerce Bill In Senate Debate

In Walmisdown on January 5 memorials urged passage of the interstate commerce bill. Senator Platt of Connecticut spoke in favor of regulation within constitutional limits, arguing about short and long haul, pooling, and rail rates amid a lengthy conference report debate.

Locama Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Platt Senate Cail Commissioner of Agriculture Plumb United States Walmisdown Senas Mitchell Pennsylvania Committee On Pensions John A. Logan MrPherson Secretary of the Treasury Pacific Railroad Treasury Hoar Connecticut Congress Committee On Commerce Railroad Commission Conference Report

Dingley Remonstrance and Indian Bill Action in House

In Wasmeton on January 5 the Philadelphia Board of Trade remonstrance against the Dunn free ship bill was referred. The House debated the Indian appropriation bill, adopted an amendment extending US law to Indians who assault officers in Indian Territory, and passed the bill. A military academy appropriation followed and was approved. A resignation from James W. Rarp was laid before the Speaker. The Navy bureau consolidation bill saw no action as sessions adjourned at 4:50.

Wasmeton Dingley Maine Philadelphia Board of Trade House Wellborn Texas Rogers Arkansas United States Indian Territory Washington North Carolina James W. Rarp Herbert Alabama Springer Illinois Navy Department

Malden Serenaders Perform Fifteenth Winter Show

The Malden Serenaders filled the Opera House last evening in a sold out fifteenth winter performance under J Edward Lakeman. The program featured local topical songs by Gus Beaudreau Edward P Holt Frank Perkins Charles Spotford G D Burchmere and young Hartwell Staples with traffic of banjo and comedic sketches by Adams Weston and George L Lansing.

Maupen Malden Opera House J. Edward Lakeman Gus Beaudreau Edward P. Holt Otis C. Putnam Frank Perkins Charles E. Spotford G. D. Burchmere

Stewart Named Republican Senatorial Nominee

Carson January 5 William M. Stewart was chosen by the Republican legislative caucus as the party’s United States Senate nominee. Balloting for the senator will occur Tuesday and with the Legislature GOP control Stewart is assured election.

Carson Noev William M. Stewart United States Tuesda Stewart

Pennsylvania Senatorial Caucus Chooses Quay Candidate

Harrisburg Penn Jan 5 The Republican legislative caucus meets to pick a U S senator to succeed John S Mitchell with Quay receiving 153 votes and Galusha Grow 9 votes

Harrispurg Penn Republican Legislative Caucus United States John S. Mitchell U.S. Quay Galusha Giow

G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Praised

A vintage note asserts the G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, bottled by H. Graves & Sons, stands highest in public esteem for purity strength and medicinal virtue. Sold by leading druggists and grocers as a standard article.

Washington Monument Philadelphia Cologne Cathedral Strasburg United States Capitol Washington G. O. Taylor

Sidney Life Told Like a Poem in Symonds Biography

The review lauds J. A. Symonds for a refreshing life of Sir Philip Sidney, praising its portrayal of his chivalry, piety, and cultural impact. It notes the father Sir Henry Sidney and Lady Mary Dudley, Sidney’s court life, foreign travels, and the Arcadia and Astrophel and Stella discussions, with emphasis on the lasting inspiration of Sidney’s life and the book’s place in English Men of Letters.

Sir Philip Sidney Elizabeth Wotton Sidney J. A. Symonds Mr. Symonds Henry Sidney Mary Dudley England Symonds Fulke Greville Hubert Languet Italy Little Academy Swenser, Harvey Edward Dyer Astrophel Stella Britain John Morley New York Flarper & Bros

Imitators as Boston Life Poem Review

A critique notes The Imitators claims to depict Boston life with few local specifics. The poem presents two heroines Martha and Catherine and a cast including a flamboyant husband, Mme Ehrend and Paul. The reviewer finds the poetry dull and overcultural but praises the Western sisters apostrophe urging gentler Boston attitudes.

Boston Catherine Mme. Ehrend Paul Mt. Desert Madame New England Boston Life Cupples, Upham & Co

Possible Limits of the Elective System in Higher Education

The Andover Review previews the second Palmer essay on limits to the elective system. Vainio argues for vitalized teaching and fewer first year electives with thorough information for students. Palmer emphasizes meeting diverse student wills and preserving freedom while guiding discernment. A watchful patience and public criticism are urged as essential.

Andover Review Palmer Vainio Harvard George A. Jackson

Bound Volumes of The Century Magazine and The New Princeton Review

A 1886-era notice reviews The Century Magazine volume May to October 1886 and The New Princeton Review Vol 2 July September November 1886. It praises varied content including war papers by officers, Howells stories, and solid scholarship, noting illustrations and advocating wider margins.

Century New Princeton Review Charles Eliot Norton W. S. Stillman Edmund Clarence Stedman Bishop Potter T.S. Perry Carlyle The Century Magazine New York Century Company New Princeton Review Armores Son Boston Estes & Mauriat

Boston Theaters Show Schedules and Attractions

The Boston slate lists multiple venues with matinee and evening showings. Highlights include Held by the Enemy at the Museum, Princess Ida at the Globe, Miss Fortescue in Gretchen at the Park, and Orpheus and Eurydice with the National Opera Company at the Boston Theatre. Additional runs feature Escaped from Sing Sing at Bijou and Modjeska in As You Like It at Hollis Street.

Boston Museum Globe Theatre Park Theatre Miss Fortescue Gretchen Boston Theatre National Opera Company Howard Athens Theodore Thomas Charles E. Locke Gluck Emm Juch Cornelia van Zanten Laura Moor Lohendrin Fallet Jeannette Sylvia Aida Laiw Martha

Sales at auction in Havana tobacco and fruit

Damaged Havanna tobacco and Horatio Harris offered at auction today with sales times at 11 am for tobacco and 12 pm for fruit.

Havanna Tobacco Horatio Harris

Marston and Pangborn Marriage Notices Cited

Boston residents Walter E. Chase and Annie Maud Marston wed on Jan 2 in a ceremony performed by Rev. William H. Munroe. Also Jan 1 Francis E. Ray and Hattie P. Pangborn married in the city by Rev. A A Smith. George S. Whippls and Annie Jornelua married Jan 1 by Rev. O P. Gifford.

Chase—Marston William H. Munroe Walter E. Chase Annie Maud Marston Boston Ray—Pangborn A.A. Smith Francis E. Ray Hattie P. Pangborn Whippie Cornell Aif O

Deaths in Charlestown Boston and surrounding areas

Obituary notices list Elizabeth Caldwell of Charlestown aged 66 9 months funeral January 4. Julia Appleton McKim of New York funeral in Boston December. Benjamin F Brooks of West Newton aged 70 funeral January 7. James Burke of Boston aged 84. Lorenzo Gleason of Alliston aged 48. Sarah Howard of this city aged 50. J Wesley Dodge of Malden aged 59 7 months. John M Gould formerly of Boston died in New Orleans aged 69. Julie E Lombard of Longwood aged 46 3 months 11 days. Belle M Prince of Somerville aged 41 6 months. Abbie Sargent of Melrose. Mabel Dixon Vose of New York daughter of George H Vose formerly of Medham. Alanson Winn of Winchester aged 3 years 1 month.

Benjamin Franklin Brooks Clarendon Street Baptist Church A. J. Gordon Burke James Burke Gleason Alliston Lorenzo Gleason Oward Sarah Bainbreee Howard Dodge Malden J. Wesley Dodge Gould New Orleans John M. Gould Boston Lombard Longwood Julie E Benjamin Lombard, Jr Prince Somerville Belle M. Prince Sargent Melrose Abbie Amasa Sargent Vose New York Mabel Dixon Vose Oneness George H. Vose Edham Mass Winn Winchester Alanson Dana B N. L. Winn

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