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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1887

Page

5

Dead earnest now in tariff fight over surplus revenue

Washington January 14 The prospect of reducing surplus revenue grows slimmer as McKinley Randall and Democratic protectionists face fractured Republican support. Randall’s absence keeps leadership from action while plans to lower internal revenue and tariffs on steel rails advance only in tentative form.

Wassington Speday McKinley House Randall Mr. H Randall Mr. Randall

Senate panel backs against Matthews for District recorder

Wasa Hindon Jan 14 Special says the Senate committee on the District of Columbia favors a report adverse to the nomination of Mr. Matthews for recorder of deeds. It is believed Matthews will be rejected again, with district Democrats unsatisfied with his likely successor. One rumor claims if Matthews is rejected the President will nominate Lemar, a gray-bearded African American resident of the city, to the post.

Matthews Wasa Hindon Senate Committee On District of Columbia Senate Lemar

New England Pensioners Granted Pensions Across States

Washington reports pensions granted today to New England residents. Names listed include Charles Knowlton Belchertown Silas Harris Monson Alexander McGurdy Cambridgeport William Lewis Everett Nelson Stockwell Gardner John Proper North Egremont George Woodbridge Newton Catherine Lewis Everett Alfred Cunningham Worcester John Ashley Lakeville and many others across Maine Vermont New Hampshire Connecticut with several increases noted for Josiah Houston and George Converse among others.

New England Washindton Sprcrau Massachusetts Charles B. Knowlton Belchertown Silas N. Harris Monson Alexander McGurdy Cambridgeport William Lewis Everett Nelson Stockwell Gardner John P. Proper North Egremont George S. Woodbridge Newton Catherine Lewis Alfred W. Cunningham Worcester John C. Ashely Lakeville Thomas Mollahan Somerville John M. Ellis Medfield Andrew Knight Charlton City Chauncey Guilford Williamsburg George D. Pierce Taunton Maine Betsey Dorr Narrington Lydia L. Walter Warren John A. Buck West Paris William E. Walter James Hamill Fort Fairfield G. Leighton Columbia Reuben R. Webb West Troy M. Richardson Farmington David A. Page Manchester George Converse Chesterfield William Dearth West Stewartstown Samuel B. Webster Amherst Mortimer O'Neil Nashua Charles D. George Hooksett Connecticut William A. Reid New Canaan William Kelley Hartford Chester

House Acts on Electoral Count Bill and Pension Claims

Washington January 14. The rules committee set aside today and Friday for private calendar Senate bills excluding pension measures. The conference report on the electoral count bill was agreed to, and the count for 1888 electoral votes is defined. The House then handled several private Senate bills, including Ashuelot wreck relief, recessed for dinner, and returned to pass twenty four pension bills before adjourning at 10:20 PM.

Washpindton Morrison Ilinois Committee On Rules Senate Caldwell Tennessee House

verdict for the defense in Star route case in Arkansas

In Stritte Rock Arkansas on January 14 the Star route suit against J T Chichester and others before Judge Caldwell ended with a jury verdict for the defendants. The panel, seated, was told there was no evidence of fraud and the claim of overpayment of 174 000 dollars on the Fort Worth Texas to Yuma Arizona mail route was dismissed.

Strrite Rock Ark J. T. Chichester United States Caldwell Fort Worth Yex Yuma A. T

Mrs Emmons Testifies On Mental State Inquiry

In Wasaineron January 14 a hearing on Mrs. Emmons's mental condition resumed. Dr. Samuel I. Busey testified she was sane, citing a October letter urging abstinence from alcohol and smoking. Mrs. Emmons then testified about marriage dates, travels, and letters between her husband and another woman, including a Philadelphia trip and bribery of a note disclose.

Wasaineron Mr. Garnett

Oldest Essex County man Charles King to mark 1781 birth

Charles King of Middleton, born January 1781 in Ottawa, observes his birth anniversary tomorrow. He married at 15 and had fourteen children, seven living. A veteran of 1812 and the French uprising, he receives a Canadian pension and remains active at age 113. He smoked and drank moderately for ninety one years and expects many visitors today.

Satem Essex County New England Charles King of Middleton Ottawa Quebec King Mr. King Nahant Canada

Hearing on petition of Francis W Breed and his employees

The State board of arbitration continued the Lynn hearing with wage comparison testimony. Worthley and Bartlett testified that Lynn prices are 25 percent higher than other places, harming business. Newhall and Sweetser gave price contrasts and argued for a reasonable difference to allow Lynn firms to compete. The board proposed using a standard grade to fix basis prices, and the session adjourned to Monday morning.

Lynn Francis W. Breed State Board of Arbitration Mark J. Worthley John S. Bartlett Lawrence Newhall Breed Salem Beverly Charles S. Sweetser Pittsfield N. H

Beginning of the End lecture on the Revolution

John Fiske spoke at Old South Meeting House on events from 1777 to Paulus Hook. He highlighted Steuben’s drills, Lee’s treachery, Brant the Mohawk, Clinton’s retreat, Newport’s siege, and Wayne’s West Point storming. Next week’s talk covers War on the Ocean.

John Fiske Old South Meeting House Baron von Steuben Paulus Hook Steuben Washington Europe Fiske Monmouth Lee Mr.Fiske Joseph Brant Sir Henry Clinton Philadelphia New Jersey New York Newport West Point Wayne Ocean

Verdict for Defendant in Fitzgerald vs Archbishop Suit

Judge Aldrich charged the jury on burdens of proof in inhibition and slander. After two hours deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Counsel for the defense said an appeal will be taken.

Father Fitzgerald Archbishop Williams Aldrich

Mitchell Freed on Own Recognizance in Charles Street Murder Case

Frank Mitchell, held for seventeen months in Charles Street jail on a wife murder charge, was released yesterday on his own recognizance. The government failed to produce sufficient evidence to convict, and identification of the body remained unsatisfactory. Mitchell, a short thick-set Portuguese man, faced Judge Holmes with his counsel William B. Gale and maintained his innocence.

Frank Mitchell Charles Street Charles River Mitchell Poe Gaborian Holmes William B. Gale Gale

Coal dealers raise prices in Maxpen city

Maxpen January 14 coal dealers raise price 75 cents per ton. A prominent dealer says he has a large stock but will not take large orders. Other dealers report small inventories and no large orders. Soft coal up 150 dollars per ton.

Maxpen

Logical Distribution of By Angelo Heilprin and Invertebrate Paleontology

Review notes the volume 57 of The International Scientific Series. Written by Angelo Heilprin, professor at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. One volume, 12mo, 435 pages. Price two dollars.

Angelo Heilprin Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia

Rise and Early Constitution of Universities in Medieval Education

The Rise and Early Constitution of Universities surveys medieval education as traced by S S Laurie LL D professor of the institutes and history of education at the University of Edinburgh In volume 3 of the International Education Series edited by W T Harris LL D this 12mo cloth bound work is priced at 1 50.

S.S. Laurie University of Edinburgh W.T. Harris Cloth. Price Agatha and the Shadow

Creation or Evolution A Philosophical Inquiry

A concise catalog item announcing George Ticknor Curtis’s book Creation or Evolution A Philosophical Inquiry. One volume size 12mo, 564 pages, cloth binding. Price two dollars. Includes publication details and format.

George Ticknor Curtis

The Poison Problem Or The Cause And Cure Of Intemperance

A medical authorial pamphlet by Frelix L Oswald M D on temperance remedies and prevention. The work titled The Poison Problem explains causes and cures of intemperance with a health perspective. Published in 112mo cloth bound edition priced at 75 cents.

Frelix L. Oswald M.D

Coal Market Shows No Change

The coal market remained unchanged yesterday with demand undersupplied by current shipments. Prices are expected to rise modestly today, and a settlement is anticipated next week.

Boston Theatres Schedule and Opera Listings

The Boston area theatres present Matinees and evening shows including Boston Museum and Globe Theatre performing Patience and Aida with times listed. Miss Fortescue in Frou-Frou and Sweethearts pair with King Rene's Daughter, Modjeska in Camille and Twelfth Night at Hollis Street Theatre.

Boston Museum Globe Theatre Park ‘Theatre Bridget Hollis Street Modjeska Camille Howard Athena Partner

Auction Sales Today Schedule In Havana District

Stocks R L Day Co. at 11 30 a m Francis Henshaw Co. at noon Damaged Havana tobacco sold by Horatio Harris at 11 a m

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

Inventory of Tilden Estate Reveals Odd Personal Wardrobe

Greystone mansion clerks finish a three month inventory of Samuel J. Tilden's estate listing 280 pages of items. The wardrobe details show 95 undergarments and only one set of suspenders among many linen handkerchiefs and silk stockings, plus coats, shirts, collars, hats, and shoes.

Commercial Advertiser Greystone Yonkers Samuel J. Tilden Brussels St. Julien Mr.Tilden Mr. Tilden Nankeen

Marriages in New England Jan. dates list several unions

In this city on January 12 and 13, several couples wed including W Fred Cove of Cambridgeport and Naud L Burd of Boston. Henry Lyman of New York and Laura M Stevens. George A Buntin of Philadelphia and Mary A Blanchard of Wakefield. William S Davis and Annie M Luther of Fall River. William Parker and Mary Saltonstall of Salem. George W Sears of Boston and a Fowle daughter of Arlington. Herbert B Thompson and Jennie E Knight of Boston. One ceremony occurred in Lynn on January 5.

Cove—Burd T. J.B W. Fred Cove Cambridgeport Naud L. Burd Boston Lyman—Stevens Joseph T. Duryeaudlenry Lyman New York City Laura M John A. Stevens Buntin—Blanchard Wakefield Mass Broadhead George A. Buntin Philadelphia Penn Mary A. Blanchard Davis Luther Fall River Samuel S.spear William 8. Davis Annie M. Luther Parker—Tuckerman Salem James P. Franks William P. Parker Mary Saltonstall John Francis Tuckerman Sears—Fowle Arlington E. B. Mason D.D George W. W. Sears Pisranre S. A. Fowle Thompson—Knight Lynn Mr. McCollick Herbert B. Thompson Jennie E. Knight

Deaths in City and Nearby Towns

Death notices dated January report Nathaniel Brewer 79 Susan Fay 79 Minnie McDonough 21 Philip Ritner 50 J Thomas Vose Joseph W Johnson 62 11 months Mary C Page 66 Amy B Stone 72 Jane McKay 76 13 days Funeral for Jane McKay from 279 Main Street on Sunday at 1 PM.

Brewer Nathaniel Brewer Fay Susan Samuel Howard Fay McDonough South Boston Minnie BE. McDonough Ritnerk Philip S. Ritner Vose J. Thomas Vose Johnson Campton N. H Joseph W. Johnson Page Dedham Mary C Frederick A. Page Pee Stone Belmont Amy B. Stone McKay Charlestown Jane George McKay Main Street

Special Notices at Gedney House New York

Gedney House on Broadway at Fortieth Street opposite the Metropolitan Opera House offers European Plan rooms from 1 per day. Excellent restaurant. Desirable for business men or families. Proprietors MacAuley & Bowers.

Gedney House New York Broadway Fortieth Street Metropolitan Opera House Casino Macauley & Bowers

Most Striking Novel by Mr. Bishop Attracts Attention

The work serializing in the Atlantic Monthly draws praise for its striking plot and Hawthorne worthy qualities. readers note dramatic incidents fine character discrimination and excellent narrative style.

Mr. Bishop Atlantic Monthly Hawthorne

Defense nears end in McFarland murder trial

Macuras Mo January 14 The defence closed the examination of witnesses this afternoon and Lawyer Hutchings made his argument. The government will begin its argument tomorrow morning and it is thought the case will be finished by noon. Public opinion is evenly divided on the outcome.

Macuras McFarland Hutchings

University society notes and chapel plans in Appleton Chapel

The eighth ten of the Institute of 1770 from 89 lists members including Proctor Deblois Morse Reynolds and others. Rev Washington Gladden will preach at Appleton Chapel January 25. Abner Earnest Strong 85 dies, Society of Christian Brethren elects officers for six months, and hymn book will be compiled by university preachers. Bernhard Berensen 87 will lead Harvard Monthly for the rest of the year.

Institute J. H. Proctor G. L. Deblois J. H. Morse P. M. Reynolds H. Turnure Hunneman EK. I. Brigham G. C. Bullard E. O. Mitchell A. M. Baker Washington Gladden Columbus Appleton Chapel Society of Christian Brethren Abner Earnest Strong Society F. H., Means J. H. Ropes S. W. Sturgis F. D. Kalapothakes W. F. Tilton Bernhard Berensen Harvard Monthly

Funeral services for Allen P. Webb at Faulkner Station

Jan 14 funeral held at the late residence Faulkner Station for Allen P. Webb. Rev E Potter led the service. Interment followed at Forestdale cemetery. Webb was well known among New England railroad men and served for years as master car builder for the Eastern and Boston & Lowell railroads.

Dizan child murder case ends with discharge and adultery arrest

Sr. Jenissary Vermont January 14. The Dizan child murder case closes with discharge on infanticide but he is rearrested for adultery and held on $500 bond.

Sr. Jenissary, Vt Dizan

One Vote Narrowly Elects Governor

A historical brief notes that one vote decided a gubernatorial race. It mentions G. O. Taylor Rye or Bourbon Whiskey sold in bottles by nape and grocers and approved by chemists and physicians. Chester H Graves & Sons of Boston are named as proprietors with unbranded cases shipped on request.

G. O. Taylor Nape and America Chester H. Graves & Sons, Proprietors Boston

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Mrs. Emmons Charles King of Middleton MR. Breed Malden Coal Merchants NEW Publications D. Appleton & CO Tion Social Etiquette of Bono Street Franklin Street Young Ladies’ Journal Paris International News Company Beekman Street EB Sears ER. B. Sears Summer ST Insurance State St Kirby St E. E. Patridge Albert Bowker Spring Garden Ins. CO the Exchange Fire Ins. CO. OF and the Traders’ Insurance CO OF Chicago Tilden Estate Mutual Life Ins. CO Ben J. F. Stevens JOS. M Post Office Square Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Messenger Howard Slade Court Square Fred H. Seavey Caleb W.hodgdon Clinton Gage William C. Burgess William J. Bryant Conor Wealth John W. McKim Donald McDonald William W. Lowe P. S Abraham H. Shapiro Henry W. Folsom Moses Scheinfeldt Hmponent Pyele Theodore Phipps George Russell Phipps Adoniram J. P Ckens John C. Lane David W. Cobb Melvin M, Lee Jan Springs Park Florida R. R James T. Drown Atlantic National Bank L. N. Mowry Washington St Old South Church REW Publications, Houghton, Mifflin & CO Brooks Adams Crown the Golden Justice Williamm Henry Bishop Detmold St. Paul Omaha Kansas City J. Henry Brooks & CO Sears J.henry Brooks Edward W. Gilbert WM. C. Codman J. G. Freeman Kilby Street John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire Street James F. C. Hyde Milk St H. W. Rosenbaum Exchange Place N. Y Musical Publications Richardson New England Conservatory Method Peters’ Eclectic Piano School Clarke Winner Listemann Kummer Curtiss Oliver Ditson & Cow Seoie M’farland Harvard College Notes Houghton, Mifflin & CO Eden Harrier Waters Preston Vares N Aspendale Mabel Stanhope Kathleen O’meara Madame Mohl D. A. Lincoln Boston Co Power O’day- Oghue Soo Corbould Allen P. Webb Roberts Brothers Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins American Opera National Opera Company Theodore Thomas Charles E. Locke Asi A Mmes. Fursch-Madi van Zanten Messrs Candidus Whitney Babcock Stoddard Delibes Grand Ballet Law Rence Barrett Krien Zi R. M. Field William Gillette John Stetson New_York Lyceum Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Isaac B. Rich Modjeska—Monda Adrienne Mary Stuart Bijou Theatre Louis Aldrich Boston Music Hall Napoleon Charles Dickens Peter the Great Egypt The Nile Burditt & North, Managers Music Hall Boston Symphony Orchestra Wilhelm Gericke Emaala Fuch Schubert Alfonso Estrell Arnold Krug Co. M. von Weber Freischnetz N. W. Gade Willard Barr, Jr Chickering Hall Carlyle Petersilea Humphrey-Allen C. N. Allen Wulf Fries Chickering & Sons Arthur P. Schmidt & Co Oliver Ditson & Co Alex Pope Emil Carlsen Noyes, Cobb & CO Noyes & Blakeslee Tremont Street Y. M Union Hall Boylston Street Arthur B. Morrill New Britain Conn William H. Baldwin W. B. Clarks Robertson Mme Dietrich Strong W. B. Clarke M. Co. Association Bovavision Berkeley Streets William Elliott Griffis Imperial University of Crown Chemical Company Arch St Post
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