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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1888

Page

2

Land Forfeiture Bill In Senate Amends Dr ink ing Fountain Plan

In Washington on July 5 the Senate heard amendments by Mr Plumb to the sundry civil appropriation bill proposing 10 000 for a Capitol drinking fountain. The President vetoed the Mary Ann Doherty pension bill. After a delayed wait for a rectifying bill the Senate adjourned at 2 45 until Monday.

WashHineTon Senate Plumb Capitol Mary Ann Doherty House William Stark Hannah Stark William William Minot Ann Lee Suffolk Jreeds Howe Avenue South Boston South Boston H. W. Wilson Suffolk Samuel G. Howe Court Street

Land Grant Forfeiture Bill Debate and Amendments Rejected

In the House the land grant forfeiture bill faced extensive debate led by Mr. Holman. Amendments to broaden forfeitures failed as votes split along party lines. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill paused with no quorum as the House adjourned at 6:05 leaving it unfinished business.

Washington O'Neill Pennsylvania Senate Benjamin Franklin Stilson Hutchins Herbert Alabama Committee On Naval Affairs House Florida Holman Indiana Stone Missouri Payson Illinois Stockdale Mississippi Gulf & Ship Island Girard & Mobile Ailroad Congress Mr. Stone Yeas Mr. Stockdale Mississipp Gerard & Mobile Railroad Company Mr. Payson

Opening Deerfield summer school draws large crowd

Deerfield July 6 opening session of the summer school drew a large attendance. President Lincoln outlined the school’s aims and past work. George W Cable spoke on Grande Point from Bonaventure with his signature fire and humor. Saturday will feature Alice C Fletcher speaking on Indian life.

Greenfield Sprediau Deerfield Lincoln George W. Cable Alice C. Fletcher

Inaugural Manuscript of Harrison Address Recovered

Detroit relic sent to General Harrison contains the original 1841 inaugural manuscript read at Washington. The document, tied with a green ribbon, shows Harrison’s handwriting with a few interlineations.

Indianapolis N. Y Detroit Harrison William Henry Harrison Fred Morley W. Harrison North Bend George de Baptiste Washington de Baptiste Baptiste Morley

A Shuman and Co Offers Broken Lines of Men’s Suits

The well known clothing house A Shuman & Co offers all broken lines of gentle men's suits suitable for half season wear. Prices in the run notice are very low, attracting cash buyers who seek bargains. The suits are presented as good investments for present or future wear.

A. Shuman & Co

Order Against Jesuits in Quebec Diocese

Bishop Lafleche of Trois Rivers, Quebec, suspended Jesuits from religious ministrations in his diocese after an investigation into influence on dying Catholics to change wills in favor of the order. The Jesuits may retain property but cannot perform sacraments. thirty families reportedly refused Mass due to experiences with the fathers.

Ottawa Ont Sorerau Lafleche Three Rivers Quebec

Tariff Fight in the Senate and Pawtucket Building News

In Washington on July 5 the tariff fight moves slower in the Senate as Republicans push a substitute for the Mills bill. Beck and Harris may push a minority report if the Mills bill is set aside. Pawtucket public building plans pass subcommittee and await House action. Woonsocket building faces policy limits. Russell wool speech orders reach 55,000 copies, with 5,000 for Massachusetts.

Washington Sprcrar Senate House Tariff Committee Allison, Aldrich and Hiscock Beavers Finance Committee Beck Mills Harris Tennessee Pawtucket R. I Committee On Arnold Congressman Russell Wool Massachusetts

Get There and Back Cape Breton Summer Travel Route

A letter to the Post editor extols Nova Scotia and Cape Breton as affordable summer escapes. It maps travel from Boston to Port Hawkesbury through Grand Narrows, St Peters, Baddeck, and North Sydney, praising scenery around Bras d'Or Lakes, Straits of Canso, and Cape Breton Railway. It highlights Gran Dique, St Peters canal proximity, Grand Narrows Hotel, and Mr. McNeill as hosts, urging extended stays and annual visits.

Nova Scotia Cape Breton Bras d St. Peter’s Canal Boston Port Hawkesbury Yarmouth Annapolis Annapolis Valley Halifax Straits of Canso Port Mulgrave Gran Dique Ferry Arichat Richmond County Straits of Causo George Grant Grand Narrows Great Lakes Sydney Messrs Grand Narrows Hotel Ont Wuo Tuis Island

Sale of a Famous House at Strawberry Hill Auctioned

The London Daily News notes the forthcoming sale by Hampton & Sons of Strawberry Hill Twickenham. Once Horace Walpole’s Gothic residence, it blends historic ties to Colley Cibber Henry Bridges and Frances Countess of Waldegrave with their hospitable legacy. The July 10 auction highlights its furniture gardens and the potential parkland sold for development, ending with a nod to its enduring historic charm.

London Daily News Messrs. Hampton & Sons Strawberry Hill Twickenham Horace Walpole Colley Cibber Henry Brudges Duke of Chandos Pope Timon Frances Countess of

Thomas Robinson A Unique Genius in American Art An. Paris 1888

In loving reminiscence, the article chronicles Thomas Robinson’s life from Providence a designer turned painter to a reforming figure in American art. It highlights his early talent, European travels, independent style, and strong partnership with Hunt, noting his striking intellect and generous nature alongside eccentricities and unwavering commitment to art.

Hunt Paris Tom Robinson Robinson Providence Crawford Allen Tom Allen New York Art Academy Thomas Cummings Thirteenth Street Cummings Europe Courbet Barbizon Troyon Dr. Angel America Beaver Mow North Easton Oliver Ames Mark Waterman Mark Boston Christendom Easton Mr. Ames Frederick the Great Washington Continental Congress Dr. Immer T. H. Bartlett

July magazines review highlights notable science and history pieces

The July Popular Science Monthly features safety in house drainage by W. E. Hoyt, plus translations like The Teaching of Psychology. It surveys Darwinism, Kwakiool customs, and evolutions in civilization, with notable portraits and essays. The Magazine of American History offers sketches on Andrew Johnson and Washington's diary. The American Magazine shows improving yet cautious trends and varied fiction and poetry.

Popular Science Monthly W. E. Hoyt College of France G. M. Dawson Grant Allen Miles J. B Mann Halsted von Taube Paul Bert Claude Bernard M. Zola Magazine of American History Lamb C. K. Tuckerman Andrew Johnson East Tennessee Fowler Washington Meredith Read Meissonier Alma-Tadem F. G. Mather New England J. H. Smith W. E. Curtis Ecuador Miss Tincker Maine Italy

Memorial Grant Window Unveiled at St Luke's Church

A Grant Memorial window was unveiled at St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church Lone Branch New Jersey honoring General Grant. Gifted by George W Childs of Philadelphia with General Horace Porter delivering the principal oration. The window cost over 1400 dollars.

W. C. Steele W. Reeves W. G. Russell N. A. Macmichal C. J. Ey

Furnishings Bargains as Bancroft and Dyer Close Stock

Bancroft and Dyer at No 180 Tremont street announce the sale of their entire stock as they relinquish business. The closure period lasts thirty days, inviting buyers seeking strictly first class furniture to inspect and purchase.

Bancroft & Dyer’s Tremont Street

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