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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1890

Page

2

Union and Manufacturers Seek Arbitration Over Shoe Price Concerns

Messrs Moulton and Gardner winchell report the State Board of Arbitration will meet in Haverhill Friday to reconcile parties and settle disputes. Shoemakers union receives sympathetic letters from a small local manufacturer and from capitalists in Reading Virginia offering aid and factory construction for idle workers.

Messrs. Moulton Union 5. P. Gardner J. H. Winchell State Board of Arbitration Haverhill Shoemakers’ Union Reading Venn

Harvard Regulates Intercollegiate Sports and Observes Death Notice

Harvard committee votes intercollegiate contests only in New England with a special exemption for the Harvard Athletic Association. A membership rule limits teams to degree candidates, likely withdrawing Harvard from the baseball league and affecting cricket. Also noted are memorial minutes for George William Sawin, editor appointments at the Advocate and Harvard Monthly, and a Harvard Cooperative Society meeting with a dividend and board nominations.

Committee On Harvard Harvard Athletic New England Harvard Athletic Association Haverford University of Pennsylvania Yale Thirvard Sawin George William Sawin Advocate N. Plapzood Harvard Monthly Harvard Cooperative Society Sever Hall Ames C. A. Bunker Duncan Hk. B. Hale H. A. Davis H. McK. Landon

Athletic Exhibition Bridges Fencing and Wrestling Matches

A Boston Athletic Association gym event last night featured sparring, wrestling, and fencing exhibitions for Starvard and MIT athletic groups. Notable bouts saw Allen Lowe win fencing, Guild edge Howe, and Carver of Annapolis and Castaldi showcase, with Harvard participants in wrestling and sparring, amid a large attentive crowd.

Starvard Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Athletic Association A. H. Howard Athletic Club Allen Lowe Howard Amrr Lowe Ohe Samuel Gould Curtis Guid, Jr The Athletic Association Guild Ben Ebiiiod Gruild Lloward Soward A. HL. Howard Summer Paine Henry Vyoncoard Tageard J. H. Alward W. H. Shea Harvard Alward J. Ll. Doage KE. W. Grew FP. Hunt Asssociation Slurst Edward Bacon Harvard Law School R. Kuhn Kuhn Sparrine J. ©. Shaw, Jr Messrs R. C. MacDonald Henry Tagzard Eugene Buckley T. A. de Biois Pleasene Buckley E. ’. Barry Fi S Se

Comfort and Luxury in Travel to Florida by Night Train

Advertises a 6 p.m. daily Rain from the New York and New England station to Florida with Pullman sleeper cars nonstop to arrive by noon the next day. Promotes reservations for sleepers and tickets at Boston offices listed as 822 Washington Street and depot at Simmer Street.

Florida N.Y N. E Washington Street Simmer Treet Boston

Dependent Pension Bill Ties to Brazil Resolution Debate

Washington date January 15 Senator Davie reported an $89 bill amended to create a dependent pension for Civil War veterans with mental or physical disability. It provides $12 monthly, starting at application, for eligible three month veterans. The act expands widows and orphans pensions with defined rules and safeguards against double benefits.

Washington Davie Senate Jim Aime Toe Committee On Pensions United States

Brazil Recognition Debate in Senate Delays Action

In Washington on January 15 the Senate discussed recognition of Brazil, with Turpie condemning the administration’s neutrality and urging immediate acknowledgment of the Brazilian republic. The debate contrasted swift French recognition in 1870 with perceived US hesitation, and the resolution to refer disputes to arbitration was noted before adjournment.

Washington Senate Sherman Committee On Foreign Affairs United States Chandler Committee On Immigration Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Morgan United States of Brazil Turpie Republic of Brazil Congress Three Americas The State Department Harrison Brazil Republic of Sweer Committee On Foreign Relations France Switzerland Bolivia Mexico Empire Republic

House Debates Silcott Defalcation Reimbursement Bill

The House resumed debate on the special committee report to reimburse members for lost salaries from the Silcott defalcation. Supporters argued the sergeant at arms acted for the House, not individuals, and that members should not bear losses. The majority bill to reimburse $76,000 was defeated 126 to 142 after a Hemphill substitute failed. The House adjourned at 6:05.

Washington House Silcott Stewart Vermont Court of Claims Oates Alabama Holman Indiana Gatchings Mississippi Congress Bland Yeas

Funeral Plans Set For Late Charles B. Danforth

A Boston Herald staff meeting arranged funeral actions for Charles B. Danforth. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. from Bulfinch Place Chapel with Rev. George L. Perin officiating and Mendelssohn male quartet singing. Herald ushers named include Morse Hathaway Keeler Kempton McNally Kingdon Kerrison. Remains go to Nashua New Hampshire at noon with six pallbearers. Boston Press Rifle Association to attend. resolutions of respect adopted.

Boston Herald Bulfinch Place George L. Perin Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church Nashua N. H Boston Press Rifle Association Danforth

Newton Tariff Reformers Dinner Highlights Free Wool Debate

Newton Tariff Reform Club hosted its second monthly dinner with Willian Lloyd Garrison as guest and orator. President BE. B. Haskell chaired as speakers argued protection is partial, criticized bounties, and urged free wool, warning of retaliatory tariffs and foreign competition.

Mr. Garrison Senator Hoar Newton Newton Tariff Reform Club BE. B. Haskell Willian Lloyd Garrison E. W. Redpath Abbott Bassett E. J. Hyde George Richardson Charlies Wilson H. ©. Soule Samuel Shaw W. E. Plummer, Jr H. G. Stevenson P. C. Bridgham F. M.twain E. J. Whiton N. T. Allen Dr. L. R. Stone Frank Clements Mr. Skilton Co. W. Shepard M. Morton Moses Quinby G. L. Chandler H. H. Crocker Asahel Wheeler J. P. Lolman William Pettigre Spanish America Louisiana Wngland Germany France Canada India England William Lloyd Garrison Ohio Association of Preres David A. Wells Byron

Homoeopathic Hospital Trustees Report Proceedings 1889

Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital held a session with President Charles R. Codman presiding. The annual trustees report shows 512 patients treated in 1889, 152 medical and 360 surgical, the largest since founding aside from 1888. Deaths numbered 26, current expenses 27,712.41, receipts 205,503.24, with-end year balance deficits.

The Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital Charles R. Codman J. H. Thorndike Ella F. Roehl Oliver Ditson Harriet M. Pinian Elisha T. Lorn Boston University W. H. Kennard Spencer W. Richardson Charles KR. Codman Rufus Frost Henry S. Russell Converse Chester Guild Henry Ablborn W. Burdett C. G. Chase Isaac Fenno David B. Flint John A. Higuzsinson W. A. Horton George H. Leonard William Pope George Henry Quincy J. Heber Smith I. LT. Talbot Conrad Wesselhoeft Charles G George W. Jackson

Prosperity through emancipation in the workshop of the world

A fragment asserts that freedom will boost American industry by expanding docks and factories and make the nation the workshop of the world, with a vow to return to the appointed place guarded by the human race.

Amerea Ohe

Annual Meeting of New England Shoe and Leather Assn

The New England Shoe and Leather Association held its annual meeting at the Exchange rooms on Devonshire street. President Claflin presided, the record read, and treasurer Wilcox reported year results. Officers and directors for 1890 were elected, with Claflin as president and a long list of directors and standing committees named. An address outlined industry trends, noting substantial growth in shipments since 1870 and 1889, a mixed leather market, steady boot and shoe demand, and optimism for New England as a continued center of the trade. Building delays due to a Thanksgiving fire were noted, with completion expected in spring. the meeting adjourned after continuing the building committee.

New England Shoe and Leather Association Exchange Rooms Devonshire Street William Claflin C. 8. Ingalls D. W. Wilcox Ete H. Bateheiler John Cummings C. A. Grina Augustus P. Martin Thomas E. Proctor Charles Inwalls Daniel W. Wilcox Horace Billings Henry Bond Charles J. Bishop William ID. Brackett Francis W. Breed George H. Burt Charles H. Buswell Samuel Boyd Charles A. Coffin George J. Colburn Elisha S. Converse Jacob M. Cropley Ara Cushman Joseph Davis Edward H. Dewson Edward H. Dunn John W. Field Porter Gardner Charles Harrington Albert Herbert George W. Homer Walter Horton Mark Hoyt Clarence W.jones Frank Keene Charles B. Lancaster Joseph KR. Leeson Frank Leshton Joseph B. Lincoln Augustus B. Martin H. H. Mawhinney William H. Moody J. Atsten Newhall Nathan Nichols Arthur W. Pope Charles N. Prouty Charles Ss. Sweetser Charles W. Lidd Abijah Thompson Thomas White George A. Winte H. O. Woodury Finance John C. Potter William Henry Allen N. P B. Coburn Joline Poor Arpole Beng Edward Hutchinson Marcus Beebe Henry A. Pemberton Henry H. Proctor Edwin 8 Woodbury William Clatlin Benjamin E. Cole Francis F. Emery Charles A. Grinnell Andrew G., Webster James A. Woolson Griffin Place George D. Clapp Frank B. Converse Timothy Reed James Skinner William B. Rice Charles EF. Johnson George McConnell Edwin Mudge George K. Pevear Edwin L. Sprague Herbert Howe Ee Pebbles N. W. Ric Oliver B. Root Edrara F T. Sanborn Edmund M. Stowe Albert L. Coolidge Edward J. Pickard Claflin Jeather Boston New England

Postmaster Appointment in Waltham Becomes Official

In Waltham on January 15, it is announced that Frank P. Howard will succeed Timothy Leary as postmaster when Leary's term ends February 5. Howard, 34, a Republican worker, has long pursued the job with backing from Congressman Banks and local committees. He previously worked at the watch factory and most recently supervised public buildings and grounds. Leary oversaw free mail delivery and other local improvements.

Waltham Timothy Leary Frank P. Howard Howard Harrison Congressman Banks Poe Leary

Mayor Hart Attends Paving Dept Entertainment Ball

Mayor Hart attends a paving department entertainment and banquet at Dexter Hall on Washington street. He joins Labor leaders and Meehan aides, greets guests, and chats with Miss Alexander. He leaves at 10 after sparing time for a brief appearance at the Policemen's Ball.

Hart Alexander Assembly Paving Department Dexter Hall Washington Street Meehan Nets Meehan Alderman Leary Keiley Homer Rovers Tremare McMorrow Citizens Bernard Fitzpatrick

Paper Trade Association Dinner Delays Speakers Illness

The Paper Trade Association dinner at the Brunswick postponed after illness kept Hon. Withain Russell and Hon. George S Merrill from attending. Ex Governor Alexander H Rice filled in, praising the paper industry’s growth and its ties to transportation, and a resolution opposed freight rate increases was adopted. A three member committee was named to protest classifications in New York and to present the issue to the Executive Business Association. The group elected L. W. Walkley and Nelson Curtis as new members from Connecticut.

The Paper Trade Association Brunswick Withain Russell George S$. Merrill Alexander H. Rice Josiah P. Higgins Jamesb. Forsyth Merrill L. W. Walkley Plattsville Conn Henry M. Whitney B. Forsyth Rice New England

Boston Lying-In Hospital annual meeting highlights finances and staffing

The Boston Lying-In Hospital held its annual meeting at 18 McLean Street. Treasurer Otis Norcross reported total expenditure at 12 911 96 and receipts of 11 538 59 with a deficit of 1 375 37. The physician’s report shows 468 patients treated with 6 deaths and 450 births with 15 infant deaths. Several officers and trustees were elected and bylaws updated while Dr William F. Boardman received formal thanks upon resignation for relocation.

Boston Lying-In Hospital McLean Street Otis Norcross Atchison John L. Gardner R. U H. Stevenson George v. J. Meyer Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society Ovo Boston William E. Boardman Nathaniel Thayer Thomas PB. Edmands Francis C. Welch Francis Shaw F. McKim William F. Boardman

Salem Matters Judge Sherman Illness and Electric Lighting Progress

Judge Sherman of the Superior Court fell ill at the Essex House but attended court this morning prompting a adjournment to Monday. Aubert L. Bowers plans a new Chelsea shoe factory with an architect. J Eugene Sullivan of Ipswich injured near Mill Street crossing. settlement with Boston and Maine Railroad for 1700. Salem Electric Light Company annual meeting notes new works on Peabody Street and growth in incandescent lighting. three year street lighting contract. old board reelected.

Sarre Svectan Shermane Superior Court Fssex House Moniay Aubert L. Bowers Chelsea Eugene Sullivan Ipswich Mill Street Boston & Myain Railroad Salem Electric Light Company Peabody Street

Dartmouth Alumni Hold Twenty Fifth Boston Reunion at Vendome

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston held its twenty fifth annual reunion at the Vendome. Judge Walbride A. Field opened the business meeting and declined reelection as president. Officers elected include President J. B. Richardson, Vice-presidents A. Kanney, W. Forsaith, Melvin Adams, W. E. Bartlett, Secretary Thomas Proctor, Treasurer Charles Tirrell, chorister Benjamin Tenney, and executive officers Isaac Paul and Seth Smith. Speakers included Samuel Bartlett, Lt. Governor William Haile, James Richardson, Gilman Tucker, Rev Arthur Little, and State Treasurer Marden. A college choir performed during the dinner.

Dartmouth College Boston Vendome Walbride A. Field Judge Field Melvin O. Adams Samuel the Bartlett William H. Haile Springfield Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ben ‘Lenney Thomas W. Proctor A. J. Spring J.P. Packer Is. H. Goodwin G. W. Esterbrook Samuel L. Powers William Reddime

Tremont Street Mission Opens Under Cullis Evangelical Work

The Tremont Street Mission at No 241 Tremont street opened last evening as part of Sr Charles Cullis evangelical efforts. W H West will lead the mission, seating about 150. Noon and evening meetings are planned on weekdays and Sunday services will be held. About 100 ladies and gentlemen attended the initial service led by Dr Cullis with singing by TR Robson Captain Nickerson and W H Winward as organist. Speakers included Rev Dr Plumb and several ministers.

Tremont Street Charles Cullis W. H. West Cullis TR. Robson Nickerson W. H. Winward Plumb Messrs Ray, McDuffee and Gill Lufkin Hyde Park West

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