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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1888

Page

2

Tariff Debate At Lynn Union Club Hears Smith and Garrison

The Oxford Club in Lynn hosted a tariff discussion featuring Hon. Harvey N. Shepard Rev. J. G. Brooks of Brockton and William Lloyd Garrison. Spencer Spinney presided as Tariff Reform League secretary Judd accompanied the speakers.

Lynn Oxford Boston Oxonians Tariff Reform League Harvey N. Shepard J. G. Brooks Brockton William Lloyd Garrison Judd B. F. Spinney Shepard Congress Great Britain France Germany United States Maine Bath New Brunswick New England Venezuela Spinney Brooks Mr. Rice Journal Tribune England Saturn

Wool price protection critique targets wool duties

A letter to the editor argues against the National Association of Wool Manufacturers push for a 50 percent ad valorem duty plus 50 cents per pound on clothing and blankets. The writer illustrates high cost estimates using Ireland and England examples and questions who benefits from protections.

National Association of Wool Manufacturers Congress Ireland Ulster England Ohio Anette Texas California

The Row in the Wool Camp

Washington dispatch notes a wool conference failed to unite thirteen members as five opposed eight. Proposals to restore 1867 duties unlikely to reach Congress, and the plan may block tariff reform. Wool growers threaten to push for free wool if manufacturers do not join, risking ruin for the industry.

Washington M. Y. Times Congress Lawrence Converse Das

Woman in Control Leads Dover Horse Railroad Board

Dover New Hampshire January 16 Mrs Mary E H G Dow a wealthy local woman has gained a majority stock stake and her director slate won election The board organized with Dow as president and Henry Dow as treasurer The company reported earnings of 5421 and expenses of 4891 for the year posted in the annual stockholders meeting summary.

Mary Dow The Dover Horse Railroad Company Dover N. H Mary E. H. G. Dow W.S. Bradley Henry Law Carrison Haley Cyrus Littlefield Frank B. Williams Mary E. A. G. Dow Henry D. Freeman

Congress Debates Forestry Bills and House Clerk Proposals

Washington dispatch notes Senate votes on a bill to preserve forests and a Dingley resolution. It covers immigration regulation, postal law changes, and attempts to require clerks for all House committees. The House approves a clerks resolution after lengthy debate and adjourns.

Dingley

Dingley Resolution on toll discrimination at Welland canal

The House adopted a Dingley resolution calling for information on toll discrimination against American vessels using the Welland canal. Canadian denials claim 2 cent tolls to Montreal bound ships and 20 cents for lake-bound vessels, aimed at grain exports. Mr. Dingley denounces the distinction as a treaty-violating use of the canal and urges action by the President and British authorities.

Washington McMillan Tennessee Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Dingley Welland Canal Maine Boston Montreal Lake Congress Anderson Kansas Committee On Commerce Reading Railroad Company House Wheeler Alabama Oates United States Rogers Arkansas Indian Territory Breckenridge Secretary of the Treasury Blount Georgia Landes Indiana

Obituary notices mark several prominent deaths

Marshall Ayers father of Marshall Ayers Jr of Lombard Ayers Co prominent petroleum firm died at his son's home 322 Pleasant Ave New York from rheumatism of the heart aged 81 Born in Truro Cape Cod went to Illinois in 1855 with Josiah Lombard and built wealth as pioneers They formed Lombard Ayers Co later with sons managing daily affairs Also mourned were Stephen Heller in Paris aged 75 composer born Hungary May 15 1814 Henry Colt Pittsfield aged 74 died after apoplexy and held notable posts William S C Wallace former Medford resident and US patent office examiner died in Washington after serving in Civil War and Navy Surviving relatives noted for each man.

Marshall Ayers Marshall Ayers, Jr Lombard Pike County Mississippi River New York Lombard, Ayers & Co Stephen Heller Paris Hungary Dussek Ile Vienna Czerny and Halm Germany Augsburg Fetis Chopin Mendelssohn Schubert Henry Colt Pittsfield Boston &Eae Railroad Pittsfield National Bank State Board of Agriculture State Agricultural College Amhlerst William S. C. Wallace Medford Washington Wallace Thirty-ninth Regiment Navy Department Bureau of Steam Engineering

Missing Woman Nellie F McNary In South Boston

Nellie F McNary 26 years old missing from 45 Thomas Park South Boston since Sunday morning. She suffers melancholia and religious hysteria and has not been heard from despite relatives and police searches. Describes a black satin fur lined circular dress brown cloth coat black velvet hat olive wings dark gray eyes dark wavy hair 5 foot 6 or 6 1 2 inches tall about 180 pounds. Police or William S McNary 275 Washington Street should be notified with any information.

Nellie F. McNary Thomas Park Boston William McNary Washington Street

Convention Endorses Per Capita Tax and Lockout Action

Delegates at the bricklayers' convention in Washington endorsed the per capita tax and Union No. 1 of Cincinnati's lockout. Afternoon was spent visiting the State House. The officers committee recommended printing forms for new unions and remitting fines for ignorance. It urged reports to local unions be sent by December 1 instead of the 15th as before.

Bricklayers Washington Union No. 1 Cincinnati State House Dee

The New Street Railway Project Aims Hyde Park Link

Proposal for a new street railway from Hyde Park to Boston Highlands seeks to boost land development along Hyde Park avenue and ease travel to Forest Hills Mt Hope and Mt Calvary cemeteries. Officers include Willard White president George H Burt treasurer William A Paine clerk and Harvey N Shepard attorney.

Hydeark Boston Highlands Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills Mt. Hope Mt. Calvary Cemeteries Men of Enterprise and Means Willard White Highlands George H. Burt Bedford Street William A. Paine Paine, Webber & Co Devonshire Street Harvey N. Shepard

New Charter Street and Christ Church Painting Shown

In the Old State House council chamber a new painting by G. N. Faught depicts Charter Street houses with Christ Church and the central historic steeple. The view, rare for photos, highlights the 16 June 1775 lighting, and the Bostonian Society receives the artwork for display.

Bostonian Society

Bankmen's Entertainment at Union Hall

The Clearing House Association committee plans a minstrel show for bankers from Boston banks. Presidents and cashiers will perform at Union Hall on February 2 and 3, hosted by F. B. Sears, S. A. Merrill, Henry O. Fuller, George H. Ellis, W. H. Coburn, and C. A. Ruggles.

Clearing House Association Boston Union Hall Boylston Street F. B. Sears Third National Bank S. A. Merrill National Bank of Redemption Henry Edmund J. Baker Horace FE. Ware Thomas K. Cummins Helen F. Tileston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Duffy's Malt Whiskey Endorsed by Reverend Mills

Rev B Mills of Meade Centre Kansas endorses Duffy's Malt Whiskey and Duffy's Formula as the purest most efficient medicine. He claims the preparation stimulates energy and builds tissues unlike any other scientific discovery.

Duffy Tam

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