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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1891

Page

8

Guests of Our Merchants Public Questions Discussed

The Boston Merchants Association banquet at the Vendome featured Sir Richard Cartwright and Col S A Whitfield among 200 guests. Cartwright argued for near universal free trade across North America and highlighted Canada’s resources, routes, and benefits to New England and Boston, urging removal of tariffs to create mutual prosperity.

Benauet Boston Merchants Association Hotel Vendome Boston Governor Russell Matthews William E. Curtis Washington, D. C Samuel Felton New York J. Edward Simmons Jonathan A. Lane Richard Cartwright H. 8. Carruth Board of Aldermen Naadmon Alanson W. Beard J. Q. See Henry H. Sprague J. W. Longley A. Whitfield Rufus B. Bullock M. P Oliver Ames J. R. Leeson B. A. Shuman Weston Lewis John J Richardson Nathan Binson J. Alba Davis Tobey James Wemyss I. Ce Fenno F. W. Breed R. EH. Dana I Bee N. W Russell Commonwealth Massachusetts Hudson Bay Pe Horn Merchants’ Association Herbert S. Carruth Hboston Board of Alderage South Canada Mexico President Lane Sir Richard Cartwright North America United States New England New Russia Ontario Rocky Mountains British Lumbia Mediterranean Maine Sault Ste. Marie Duluth Toronto Montreal

Sir Richard Cartwright Addresses Boston Merchants on Free Trade

Sir Richard Cartwright speaks to the Merchants' Association of Boston on free trade between Canada and the United States. He notes the Massachusetts verdict as favorable and frames the issue with parallels to broader political and business implications, focusing on the economic advantages of free trade.

Sir Richard Merchants’ Association of Boston Massachusetts England Lancashire New England United States Canada

Canada and New England Trade Alliance Vision

The speaker outlines Canada as a potential central trade entrepôt for the Northeastern States, with Boston as a key commercial hub. He argues for free trade with Canada, European ties, and a cordial Anglo-American alliance while stressing Canada’s desire to prosper with the United States and not surrender independence. He recalls Bunker Hill and Massachusetts leadership in fostering a renewed friendship between the United States and Britain.

Furty Canada France Germany Lakes Erie Ontario Ohio United States Great Britain Great Lakes Boston England Ireland Bunker’s Hill Massachusetts Chatham Burke

Boston postmaster talk sparks cheers at banquet gathering

President Lane praised General Conse and Boston postmaster prospects while Colonel Whitfield declined to decide who should be postmaster, urging local choice. Speakers included Ex-Governor Bullock of Atlanta and Nova Scotia's Attorney General J W Longley, with Canada US trade notes and merchants’ associations exchanging greetings.

Lane Colonel Whitfield Corse General Conse Boston Massachusetts Club Massachusetts Whitfield Washington Whitrela Bullock Atlanta J. W. Longley Nova Scotia United States Canada Windom New York Merchants’ Association of Fitchburg Merchants’ Association of Boston

Commodore Soley Declines Boston Yacht Club Dinner Honor

Commodore John C Soley of the Massachusetts Yacht Club declines a complimentary banquet invitation in Boston dated January 26 1890 He cites ongoing tenure and unfinished work to justify declining the honor expressing gratitude for the gesture and noting continued service in office.

John C. Soley Massachusetts Yacht Club Club Boston House Committee Massachusetts Joun CopMan

Public meeting and Star Course concert set for next Monday

A public meeting of the South End Industrial School is scheduled for next Monday afternoon in Channing Hall. Star Course artists Myron W. Whitney and Herbert Johnson will perform with Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker Miss Emily Winanu and the Appleton Quartette in a notable concert.

South End

Dr Edward McGlynn to Speak in Boston on Public Schools Enemies

Dr Edward McGlynn, famed as the removed priest of New York, will address Tremont Temple on Tuesday evening about who are the real enemies of the public schools. He will not speak in Boston again this year. Kemp's Balsam advertisement urges readers to treat coughs promptly to prevent consumption, priced 60 cents and 1 dollar.

Edward M’glynn Boston New York Tremont Temple McGlynn

Longer skirts and rich embroidery dominate spring fashion

Ladies wear extended hemlines and new top garments crafted for cool weather and spring. Designers emphasize home wear embroidery, Swiss gowns in black with bright French tints, and ornate trims. Frogs, loops, and diagonal closures trend, while gloves remain long and accessories show bold ribbons and ostrich feathers.

Mme. la Mode Hamlet Stearns & Co R. & J. Gilchrist Vandyke Chandler & Co Anite Jordan & Marsh England Germany France London Lansdowne Paris Hollander & Co

Boston Normal School graduates sixty five in exercises

The Boston Normal School held graduation exercises yesterday afternoon with sixty five graduates receiving diplomas. Miss Elizabeth M. Richardson delivered an essay. Dr. William A. Mowry chaired the normal school committee. Mr. John Tellow and several officials conducted the diploma awards and a reception followed for the graduates and teachers.

Boston Normal School Elizabeth M. Richardson William A. Mowry John Tellow Girls’ High and Latin School Edwin P. Seaver Emily A. Fifield Robert C. Metcalf AG. Boyden Mary Crowley Margaret J. Cunningham Mattie Currier Louise M. Davis Persie S. Davis Sarah M. Dean Mary E. Denning Bertha = vee eSee Sarahris Margaret L. Cmesom Mary Jh. Finley Eilen Foster Mary H. Frucan Pary L. Green Lilian G. Greene Lillian M Anna P. Hannon Elizabeth Hinchey Helena G. Herlihy Roxana L. Johnston Joanna 4Abina F. Kelly Gertrude H. Lakin Floythrop Anna M. Leach Emma_Lincoln Mary F. Lindsay Annie V. Lynch Emmily Macdonald Annie A. Magnus Annis M. McMahon Mary L. Merrick Mary F. Mooney Cora B. Mudge Annie M. Mulcahey Elgabeth T. O'Brien Jusia K. Ordway Talquisa le Plumer Annie J. Reed Alice At M. Rendall Florence H. Rick Phiestein Richardson Rosanna IL. Rock Elizabeth A. Spaulding Annie F.§. Stone Ede F. Travis Alice Tufts Daisy BE. Welch Margaret M. Whalen Annie M. Wilcox Aa. Williams Edith A. Worcester Mary T. Wright

Passengers Walked After Boston & Maine Rail Accident

An eastern division Boston & Maine line accident forced many riders on local trains to walk part of the way into Boston. A Lynn to Saugus Branch train attached to a shifting engine backed onto a bridge over the Charles River where rails spread, causing two rear cars to topple. The incident delayed traffic. brakeman Robert Dalrymple was thrown from the rear car but unharmed.

Boston & Maine Railroad Lynn Saugus Boston William Hathaway Charles River Robert Dalrymple

Sunday notices parade Boston churches in Feb 1 events

A crowded schedule lists Sunday services at Congregational, Unitarian, and Baptist churches across Newbury, Exeter, Boylston, Newbury, Marlboro and other streets. It notes sermons by Hale Brooke W. Key Parks Ames and others, plus Sunday school, communion, and musical programs with choirs and soloists. An anniversary of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association is slated for Feb 1 with multiple church addresses and speakers.

Newbury Street Exeter Street Hale Christian Uxton Union Hall Boylston Street Key Wollaston Old Boston England Cathedrals Wooley H. 8 Kinx B. R. Bulkeley Concord Hurch Discises Boston Music Hall People’s Gospel Service Handel and Hadyn Society Siusic Hall Is A. i Leston Copley Square Edward A. Horton Arlington Street Cuurch Brooke Herford Spuutcal TxapLu Newberry Fater Streets Old South Church F. O. Winslow Phillips Brooks D.D Tremont Temple Ll. M. Moore Evangeliat _Moody Park Street W. E. Colley Connecticut H. M. Moore Bromfield Street M. EK W. E.colley H. 8. Conant Providence Grace M. E Boston C. W. Watkins New York Roggles Street Rae Fen C. Wetmore Walnut Avenue Messrs. McBurney, Lee and Conant Christ Mr. Stewart

Sale of J. Rollin Tilton paintings draws high bids

A large crowd gathered at Leonard's for the sale of oil paintings and water colors by the late J Rollin Tilton M A of Rome. Bidding was active but several valuable works sold at surprisingly low prices with pieces such as Plain of Thebes at $505 and Cortona water color at $650 among many others.

Leonard’s J. Rollin Tilton M.A Rome Plain of Thebes Lagoons Venice Tower of Torcello Piazza Tower of San Marco Cairo Granada Temple of Komombo Egypt Egina Grand Canal Cortona Lake Como San Gerio Bridge of Sighs Thebes San Georgio Edfoo

Petition of Bell Against Registrar Over Lindsay Voter List

In Equity action Judge Knowlron hears Charles A Bell petitioning to compel a mandamus forcing the Lawrence registrar to hear evidence and strike Robert Lindsay from the voter list for nonpayment of poll tax or guardian payment. The court considers legality of poll tax payments by political committees. Arguments by Bell and Lindsay’s counsel contrast mandamus to hear facts with law grounds. The judge reserves ruling. Bell appears pro se, Sweeney for Lindsay.

Ron Charles A. Bell Bell Register of Voters Lawrence Robert Lindsay Valley Street Lindsay Lind J. H. Sweeney

Superior Court session notes and cases from January 30

A dated court record from Mason and Salem sessions lists cases including Alvin Redliff et al versus Boston Marine Insurance Company over a $12,700 machinery claim aboard the schooner Lady Antrim wrecked December 4, 1889 at Boothbay Harbor. Listings cover personal injury actions against Boston and Albany Railroad, multiple torts, verdicts, and a $10,000 damages claim for a child’s death. Also notes further case groups and Monday listings.

Mason, C.J Alvin A. Hemenway P. Carver L. J. Dabney F. Dodge Anna M. Butler Boston and Albany Railroad Company Wellesley H.R. Bailey Samuel Hoar Woodward Hudson Lathrop Elizabeth T. Hosmer Boston & Albany RR Alilford Raggville Mass William A. Gaston F. &. Snow Dunsar Mary J. Bowes City of Boston Wm. J. Fegan Same Park Street West Roxbury Bowes Wellesly Hills George H. Fall Michael Creed Minot J. Kendall Et al Williams Street Chelsea Kiernan Milton

Superior Court Case List for Middlesex Sessions

Cambridge January 30 summary of active docket items listing plaintiffs and defendants in miscellaneous suits including Hemick v Philvot Sauer v Roake Jennings v Smith v Foster Garvey v Hathorn Miller v Kidder Arrington v Inhab Wakefield Yeovy v Herbert Veno v City of Walt Mobbs v Ellis Allaire v St Onge Foss v City of Sam Aldrich v sama Mitchell v Mitchell McKeon v Sullivan.

Hemick Philvot Sauer Roake Jennings Same Smith Foster Yeovy Herbert and Tr Clmt Veno City of Walt Mobbs Ellis Allaire St. Onge Foss City of Sam

Milton Selectmen reward evidence in shooting case action

J Walter Bradlee et al sue to recover 2500 and assert the defendants reward offered by Milton selectmen for evidence leading to the rest and conviction of the person who shot Cunningham on November 21, 1889. Trial pending.

Superior Gourt Norfolk Ss Dedham Ishop J. No

Correction to Edict report in Thompson versus Bartlett case

The Edict of the Post report misnames counsel as Kd. & A. O. Ernst. There is only one counsel, Georgy A. O., on the prevailing side in Thompson v. Bartlett. Boston, January 30, 1891.

Thompson Vy. Bartlett A. O. Ernst Georgy A. O

Counterfeit Goods Fail to Match Genuines Quality

A short note declares that all counterfeits lack the peculiar, remarkable qualities of the genuine Ivory Soap and urges buyers to insist on the real product sold everywhere.

Special Advertising Column Opens For Low-Cost Public Notices

The POST announces a new special advertising column to help advertisers reach the public at minimal cost. This move aims to publish timely notices, announcements, and small classified items, expanding accessibility for community stakeholders and local businesses.

Local Classifieds Advertising Real Estate and Help Wanted

A concise listing of real estate for sale or rent, rooms and boarder requests, job and business opportunity notices, and miscellaneous ads. Includes rooms wanted, rents wanted, and general notices for the community.

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