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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1887

Page

2

Senate Debate on Treaty Washington and Rail Regulation

The discussion centered on the treaty of Washington and potential abrogation questions. Edmunds argued Article 30 had ended July 1, 1885, and that Supreme US authority could require compliance with treaty terms. The conference report passed after votes on recommitment failed, with 43 to 15 in favor and 11:40 adjournment.

Grand Trunk Line Canada Callom Sewell Washin Treaty of Washington United States Edmunds Vermont Senate Conference Committee Messrs Spooner Morgan Callum

Four Murderers Hanged in Fort Sars Court Yard

Four men James Lamb Albert O Dell John Echols and John Stephens white and colored were hanged in Fort Sars Arkansas for murders in the Indiana Territory. Lamb and O Dell killed Edward Pollard over his wife and conspired with her to kill him. Echols killed John Pattenridge over a horse trade. Stephens killed Dr Joseph Piles and others including a woman and child. Clergy attended each man on the gallows.

Fort Sars Ark James Lamb Albert O'Dell John T. Echols John Stephens United States Indiana Territory Lamb O'Dell Edward Pollard George Brassfield Brassfield Pollard O’dell Piles Stephens Kerr Echels Father Smythe Cato

McQuade Case Delayed As Notice Lags

District Attorney Martine reported no official notice of Judge Pratt's ruling in the McQuade case by closing time, and the sheriff had not received word either. Consequently, McQuade will not be sent to Sing Sing at this time.

New York Martine Pratt McQuade Secretary of the Commonwealth Colonel Prescott Mr. Vanderfelt Mr. Howard Adirondack the Times Suffolk Kirkland Street Boston James Hendley Said Hendley Catherine F. Ayers James W. Watson Watson Walter McNally Annie McNally E. M.S. Tolman Fred H. Seavey

Local Patent Medicine Names and Prices

A brisk list of patent medicines and beauty items with prices includes Bales Honey cough cure at 25c 60c and $1 Glenk sulfur soap 25c Germarb corn remover 25c Hills hair and whisker dye 56c Pike’s T Gthache drops 26c Beah’s rheumatic pills 16c.

Bale GLENK PIKE Beah

Prohibitory Amendment and Secret Ballot Drive in Legislature

Lawmakers debate a prohibitory constitutional amendment while Mr. Quincy pushes for a bill to require a secret ballot in all elections. Sessions are brief as senators focus on the upcoming U.S. Senate ballot, with various appropriation bills and election procedures under review.

Mr. Ouincy United States Senate Quincy

Expenditure Committee to Review Treasurer Securities and Labor Law Reforms

Senator Phillips orders a review of securities held by the treasurer and receiver-general. Senator Howard directs the labor committee to study changes to laws on employing women and minors in manufacturing. Other actions include liquor law amendments, salaries in the bureau of labor statistics, and bids on drainage and a Newburyport jail issue.

Phillips Committee On Howard Committee On Labor Morse Canton Commonwealth Clark Northampton Bureau of Statistics of Labor Henry O. Downing Norfolk County Grand Jury Boston Board of Police Boston Jones Pittsfield Newburyport Sleeper Malden

Long’s honest stand on 1883 Senate bid letter

Colonel Noah A. Plympton writes from Boston Jan 14 1887 clarifying Governor Long's refusal to join a Democratic Republican alliance to defeat Senator Hoar in 1883 arguing that Long would not back a plan that split the party. Plympton presents himself as an admirer and offers the letter for publication use.

Massachusetts Butler Heary Long

A New English Poet Gains Notice in England

A new English poet, Alfred Hayes of New College Oxford, receives high praise for The Last Crusade, with a depiction of Louis IX and a dramatic Nazareth episode. The piece praises his poetic faculty and dignity of thought, noting his father served as Wolverhampton town clerk. The Denver Chamber of Commerce also endorses the interstate commerce bill.

England Alfred Hayes New College Oxford Wolverhampton Louis IX France Mussulmans Egypt Palestine Tunis Arthur Launcelot Galahad Louis Prince Edward Richard Christ Nazareth Love

Modjeska Stars In Camille At Hollis Street Theatre

The Hollis Street Theatre features Mme. Modjeska as Camille with an acclaimed performance. Barrymore shows vigor as Armand. other cast members Henderson Hamilton-Bell Robertson Ellison adequacy noted. The program fixes include Twelfth Night and a railroading idyl at Globe.

Mme. Modjeska Camille Hollis Street Theatre Mr. Barrymore Armand Miss Henderson Hamilton-Bell Robertson Clara Ellison Hollis Street Advieane Lecouvreur Adrienne Mary Stuart

Coming Week at Boston Theatres Promises New Plays and Revived Favorites

The week adds Mme Modjeska appearances and two new plays Rienzi and The Main Line. Barrett brings Rienzi to Boston Theatre with grand staging and 200 auxiliaries. Adrienne and Advienne Lecouvreur entertain at Hollis Street with matinée. The Globe hosts The Main Line with a strong cast, while Park Theatre features A Bunch of Keys. Held by the Enemy continues at the Museum and The Devil's Auction debuts at the Howard under Gilmore.

New York the Times London Mme. Modjeska Boston Lawrence’ Barrett Rienzi Washington Miss Mitford Barrett Dillaway Globe Rawson Mr. Mason Ae FB Conway H. ©. de Mille Harry Allen Harry Mills Mesdames Etta Hawkins Eloise Willis Dora Stuart Messrs. de Mille Charles Barnard Charles Hoyt Park Theatre Sparks Company Mesdames Marietta Nash Ada Stanhope Marie Bell Marietta Hart George Lauri Eugene Canfield T. Murphy Alex Bell the Howard Mr. W.S. Gilmore Boucicault Hollis Street Museum Prince of Wales’s Theatre

Boston Theatre Circuit Goes Into Overdrive With Two Opera Shows

Boston audiences face an embarrassment of riches as the National Opera Company offers two performances at the Boston Theatre this afternoon and the new ballet Coppelia debuts tonight. Fortescue at the Park headlines a matinee and a farewell double bill, while Modjeska at Hollis Street performs Camille and Twelfth Night.

National Opera Company Boston Coppelia Miss Fortescue Park Gilbert King Rene Frederick Terry Gotthold and Oberton Kate Hodson Hollis Street Mme. Modjeska Camille Globe The Enemy Mr. Aldrich Bijou

Auction Sale Listings From Francis Henshaw Co 1887

On Wednesday January 19 1887 the Francis Henshaw & Co auctioneers brokers and appraisers at 51 State Street Merchants Exchange Building announce an auction of numerous securities shares bonds and notes including City of St Louis 6s 1887 Tremont National Bank Plymouth Cordage Cambridge Horse RR and New Mexico & Southern Pacific RR among others. Auction sales occur every Wednesday and Saturday at 12 M with telephonic contact 1666.

R.L. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Building Lowel Mis Boylston National Bank Pepperell Mfg. Co Broadway National Bank B. & Providence Ra Merchandise National Bank Market National Bank Vacheleg Oe Bank Cheshire Rd Plymouth Cordage Co E. & T. Fairbanks & Co Lamson Store Service Co Boston Belting Co Boston Cons. St. Ry. Co Trunk Corrigan St. Ry. Co Kansas City Tremont National Bank Do State National Bank Plymouth Cordage Company Cambridge Horse RR Hillsdale & So. Western RR Do Hill Manufacturing Company New Mexico & So. Pac. RR Francis Henshaw & CO State Street Merchants’ Exchange Brighton Warren Avenue Boston Bates Manufacturing Co American Loan and Trust Co National Bank of Commerce Boston & Providence RR Rutland RR. Co Wisconsin Central RR Cusihuirachic Mining Co Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw Wiconsin Central RR Houghton & Ontona

Inventory of Shares and Bonds from Administrators Sale

A record of numerous stock shares and bonds listed for sale by administrators. Items include Pacific Mills, Boott Cotton Mills, various banks and mills such as Lawrence M'ig Co Salem National Bank and Tremont & Suffolk Mills, plus multiple railroad and utility securities with dates ranging from 1886 to 1920.

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