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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1888

Page

5

Debates Over Carlisle Seat and Banking Plans Dominate the House

The Carlisle seat fight continues as Democrats push for a quorum while Republicans break it to block a vote. A Senate proposal by Dunn adds government coin certificates to support national banks, with bullion-backed redemption aims and silver gold balance.

Washineton Carlisle Outhwaite Ohio Thoebe Lodge Crisp Georgia Committee On Elections Chipman Michigan Yeas House Pointdexter Dunn Arkansas Wilkins National Banking Dunn Friends of the National Banks Warner of

City Race Ties Equality to Voting at Primary

In Columbia a speaker asserts equal voting rights for white Republicans in the district, urging participation in tomorrow night's primaries at the same precincts as colored Republicans. He notes no complaint from those unwilling to vote alongside Black Republicans. Also covered: Chamberlain’s reception with Loring, Evarts, Rawley, and Bourke Cochran, social events for Stockton and Protice Newcomb, and calls by Governor Ong, Dr Davis, and General Greely for cable repair between Wood's Hall and Nantucket, to be funded in the deficiency bill.

Columbia Joseph Chamberlain George B. Loring Chamberlain Evarts Rawley W. Bourke Cochran Dr. Loring Mr. Chamberlain Washington Ong Davis General Greely Wood's Hall Nantucket Signal Corps Army

Corcoran Improves After Bronchial Illness at Bedside

W W Corcoran has been bedfast ten days with a bronchial affection but shows steady improvement and doctors no longer fear danger. He remains in bed but is expected to be up in a few days. Labor Commissioner Wright will lecture on The Ethics of Machinery at All Souls Church Wednesday evening. The Postmaster General has established new offices in New England including South Danville Maine Androscoggin county Ba State Hampshire County Mass South Chatham Carroll NH Cards issued for the marriage of George E Shorey of Gloucester and Laura E Miller of this city at Hambline Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday at 7 pm. After the ceremony they will go to the groom's home.

Greely Lady Franklin Bay Fortress Monroe Boston Harbor Congress Senate House General Bragg Committee On Claims Military Committee Brainerd Manderson W. W. Corcoran Dr. Garnett Mr. Corcoran Labor Cerroli_ D. Wright All Souls’ Church New England Danville Androscoggin County Hampshire County Mass Chatham Carroll County N. H George E. Shorey Gloucester Laura E. Miller Hambline Methodist Episcopal Church Boston & Albany Springfield Boston Pomonas City of Alfred T. Turner Alfred T. Torner

Old Mr Murdoch Deceived by Bunco Men in Pittsburg

Pittsburg Pennsylvania January 22 two bunco steerers lured prominent citizen Mr Murdoch to a room on Fifth avenue promising 5000 dollars if he produced 10000. He drew the money from Bank of Commerce but lost it in the room. He cannot recall the room or the assailants. He reported to Bruce PoeLy his attorney and to the mayor. The bank confirms the $10000 payout.

Pittsporc Penn Bunco Murdoch Smithfield Street Fifth Avenue Bank of Commerce Eards PoeLy Bruce Smithfield Wood Street Sixth Wood

Joseph Cook's Lecture At People's Church Promotes Temperance

The Sunday afternoon temperance meeting at People's Church drew a large audience with Rev. Joseph Cook as the attraction. Music by Mrs. H. S. Morrill and the Sanford Girls' Orchestra enriched the program. A resolution urged the Legislature to substitute "alcoholic" for "intoxicating" in the proposed constitutional amendment. Cook argued that cities wield too much political power and urged the spread of temperance through schools, churches, and homes, noting recent judicial decisions against liquor sales and urging action against the saloon.

Joseph Cook People’s Church H. 8. Morrill Sanford Girls’ Orchestra New Haven Conn South Madagascar Mr. Cook Wendell Phillips J. B. Finch

Tremont Temple class on Jesus and the Syro Phoenician woman

Mr. Cable spoke on Jesus leaving Tyre and Sidon to avoid mob fervor. He said Christ was not ready for earthly rule and needed the seed to be planted in prepared ground. The church must be established as the engine of God’s kingdom in hearts first.

Tremont Temple Jesus Cable Tyre Sidon Israel Abraham

Education of Women Officers Named at Boston Meeting

At the annual Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women meeting at Boston University on Saturday morning, officers were elected. President is Mrs. Marion Talbot. vice presidents include Mrs. William Claflin and Miss Elizabeth S. Phelps. directors listed, secretary Miss Charlotte Barrell. treasurer Mrs. N. St. Sedgwick. auditor Miss Mary M. Toplist.

Massachusetts Society For the University Education of Women Boston University Marion Talbot William Claflin Elizabeth S. Phelps William F. Warren Florence M. Cushing John Tetlow Alden Speare Thomas Mack A. Sleeper Davis Augustus H. Buck David Flint H. Coolidge Eva Channing Frank King Elizabeth P. Gould A. Bigelow Charlotte ©. Barrell N. ST. Sedgwick Mary M.toplist

Rise and Development of the Unitarian Church in America

Dr Edward Everett Hale outlines the rise of Unitarianism and its links to the anti slavery movement at the Channing Club meeting in Mt Pleasant Chapel Dudley Street. He traces Puritan roots, Calvinist influence, Great Awakening impacts, war disruptions, and the formation of the American Unitarian Association revealing church conflicts over slavery.

Channing Club Mt. Pleasant Chapel Dudley Street Edward Everett Hale Unitarian Church America New England Whitefield American Unitarian Association Hale

Snowshoe Club Tramp Tops Corey Hill Route

The Corey Hill Snowshoe Club led by Captain A D Pecker completed a Saturday evening trek from the club house to Allston and back via the Powder House with seven members including A H Coffin Jr and Stewart W Wise. A single mishap occurred when a member fell into a ditch while attempting to jump it.

Corey Hill A. H. Coffin, Jr Stewart W. Wise Harry G. Cushman W. M. Farrington Arthur I. Peck

Horatio Harris Auctioneers Set Sales Today

Fruits and books headline sales scheduled by Horatio Harris and partners Livbie & Co. Today two timed auctions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with listed items including fruit and books. An additional sale day features fruit sales and auctioned goods set for Tuesday.

Horatio Harris Livbie & Co

Boston Theatres Tonight Listings

The Boston schedule lists Henry Irving in Faust at the Boston Theatre and Saol Smith Russell at Park Theatre with 7 45 start times. Globe Theatre presents Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde while Howard Athenium shows Lost in New York. Boston Museum offers Dandy Dick and Hollis Street Theatre presents She with 45 minute offset. Opera House features Arabian Nights at 7 45.

Boston Theatre Henry Irving Faust Park Theatre Saol Smith Russell Globe Theatre Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Howard Athenium New York Boston Museum Dandy Dick Hollis Street Wd Opera House

Blaker Rowse and Cutter Hunt Weddings in Chelsea

Notices of two marriages in Chelsea and Boston Highlands. On January 19 in Chelsea the Rev Fritz W Baldwin officiated James Blacker of Boston to Annie L Rowse of Chelsea. On January 18 in the city the Rev A H Plumb united Charles R Cutter of Boston Highlands to Cora L Hunt of Nepouset.

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