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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1891

Page

6

Democratic Prospects In Pennsylvania Vote This Fall

Ex congressman Marsh of Pennsylvania says Pennsylvania will likely go Democratic due to disgust with Quay Wanamaker Delamater and Bardsley. He predicts Democrats may elect State Treasurer Auditor General and Philadelphia city treasurer, while Etting could be the strong Republican candidate. Marsh cites discontent with the old ring and supports Cleveland for the presidential nomination.

Wasutneron Marsh Pennsylvania Quay Wanamaker Delamater Bardsley Philadelphia Etting Wright Pattison Cleveland Western Editorial Association

Regulations on Copyrighted Imports Under 1891 Act

The Treasury Secretary prescribes rules for copyrighted books and articles under the Copy right Act. Prohibited imports without proprietor consent are seized and may be forfeited to the United States or delivered to the proprietor on costs. If proprietor delays or abandons, goods may be released. Some items not prohibited are forfeitable with fines split between proprietor and U S, with possession held until forfeiture decree and duties are paid.

Secretary of the Treasury United States

Blair and His Salary As Minister to China

Acting Secretary Wharton confirmed to the Post that ex Senator Blair has drawn only 1000 as Minister to China. He said he had not been interviewed by any afternoon paper on the subject and noted that Blair may be entitled to draw more while serving, with a decision still open.

Blair China Wharton the Post

Wanamaker Pushes Reduction of Fast Mail Pay

Postmaster General Wanamaker and Second Assistant Bell plan to cut the big special allowance for the New York to Tampa fast mail. They have decided to reduce payments per railroad, using discretionary power to withdraw funds if public interests demand. Railroads argue sparse South Atlantic demand justifies current rates.

Wanamaker New York Tampa Fila Post Office Department Bell South Atlantic

Mexican Minister Denies Revolt Telegram in San Francisco

Senor Romero dismissed a San Francisco despatch claiming Mexico was ripe for revolt as sensational and false. He praised President Diaz for fourteen years of stability, restored credit, vast railroad expansion, rapid development, and doubled public resources, asserting revolt seeds were crushed.

Senor Romero San Francisco Mexico Diaz

Mexican Debt and Political Suppression Remarks

Minister Romero said insurrection efforts were suppressed, June coupons on Mexican bonds in London were paid, and foreign debt remains under 120 million dollars. He asserted Mexico can easily cover interest, claimed no political executions were hidden, and cited public, not secret, past killings for political offences.

Ment Romero London Mexico

Public School Enrollment Rise 1880 to 1890

A census bureau report by James H. Blodgett shows national public school enrollment rising from 9,951,608 in 1880 to 12,592,721 in 1890, an apparent gain of 26.54 percent, versus a population gain of 24.86 percent.

James H. Blodgett Census Bureau

A Juvenile Archaeologist and Egypt Exposition Interest

A sixteen year old Knickerbocker writes to Rev. Dr. Winslow asking to join the Egypt Exposition Fund and receive Bubastis. He lists egyptology volumes he has read, hopes for a future as a scholar, and notes his work with D. Appleton & Co. He cites Petrie, Wilkinson, and Brugsch Bey as influences and mentions Amelia Edwards and Petrie’s mother commenting on early interest in hieroglyphics.

W. E. Winslow Knickerbocker D. Appleton & Co Brugsch Bey Stuart Egypt Petrie Wilkinson Wilson James T. Fields Amelia B. Edwards Lotus Hower

Death of Charles F Shimmin Mourned by City Friends

Charles F. Shimmin died of heart disease in Nahant where he was resting. Born in Boston around 70, he lived at 229 Beacon Street and was a Harvard '42 graduate who studied law but never practiced. He managed financial interests and trust property, supported charities, traveled widely, and leaves one daughter.

Charles F. Shimmin Nahant Beacon Street Mr. Shimmin Boston William Shimmin Harvard Shimmin Europe

William H Kennard Dies After Illness at Hotel Wellesley

William H Kennard, senior partner of Bigelow Kennard & Co jewelry, died at Hotel Wellesley after a recent illness and a cold that developed into pneumonia. He planned to spend summer at Wellesley with his youngest son Arthur. He was 66, survived by wife, four children, including sons in Illinois and New York, a daughter married to Judge Underwood. He held posts in Mercantile Library, Penny Savings Bank, and Masons, and was active in church life. He joined the firm about 35 years ago after working in Charlestown. His brother M P Kennard is Assistant United States Treasurer in Boston.

William H. Kennard Bigelow, Kennard & Co Hotel Wellesley Portsmouth N. H William Pepperell M. P. Kennard Bigelow Brothers Bigelow A. O. Bigelow Charlestown Mercantile Library Association Penny Savings Bank Columbia Lodge A. M St. Bernard Commandery K. T Masters’ Association EB. E. Hale Kennard Hotel Vendome Waukegan Iil Judge Underwood New York

Charles L. Lane longtime Atlas National Bank cashier dies

Charles L. Lane, cashier of the Atlas National Bank, died yesterday at his residence 80 West Concord Street after a long illness. Born October 22, 1827, in this city, he served the bank since 1850 and rose to cashier, a post he held for twenty five years. He was active in Tremont Street Methodist Church and served as treasurer of the Methodist Preachers Aid Society for twenty five years. He leaves a widow and two children.

Charles L. Lane Atlas National Bank Concord Street Mr. Lane Mayhew Zion’s Herald 8. C. Rand & Co Atlas Bank Lane Tremont Street Methodist Methodist Preachers’ Aid Society Old School Boys’ Association Roxbury

Captain Gilman Parker dies at 67 in Winthrop

Captain Gilman C Parker of Winthrop died yesterday after decades at sea and a train accident that forced his retirement seven years ago He lived on Buchanan Street and was station master until the crash He was a favored member of the Anthrop Yacht Club and died at 67 Henry Harrison Smith of Smith Welch Roxbury express firm died Sunday at 51 He served in New Hampshire regiment during the war and left a widow The Shrove Mill strikers meet at Far River and report wage increases after agent Rounseville settles the dispute

Gilman C. Parker Winthrop Buchanan Street Winthrop Beach Parker Anthrop Yacht Club Henry Harrison Smith Smith & Welch Roxbury Express Dudley Street Grip Vermont Post 16 New Hampshire

Rosedale Club Tour Comes to Longwood in Two Day Cricket

The Rosedale Cricket Club of Toronto toured the United States and played a two day match at Longwood against the Boston Athletics. Boston posted 163 with Cracknell top scoring 60 and Chambers 34, while Rosedale managed 82 with Lyons 30 not out. The follow on began this morning with Boston leading 1 1/2 hours of play before return by Rosedale, as the game unfolded amid many bowling changes and notable strokes.

Rosedale Cricket Club Toronto Ont United States Cosmopolitans Metropolitan League New York Germantown Club Philadelphia Manhattan Club Rosedale Club Longwood Boston Athletics Cracknell Chambers George Wright Rosedales Lyons J. E. Martin Wright Forrester H. Martin Dutton Howard Bowbanks Estabrooks Ledger Sullivan Spinney Martin Andersen

Bowling Analysis Is A A 35 154

A concise note presents a bowling analysis with figures 35 and 154. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or affiliations, but indicates a statistical rundown or scoring reference within a bowling context. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided text.

Dorchester Unitarians Debate Repair or Sale of Church

A June meeting at Harrison Square Unitarian Church Dorchester formed two committees to assess repairs estimated at 1200 dollars and parish viability, and to evaluate the churchs right to sell and potential new lots. A legal meeting followed with reports supporting selling rights while preserving forms. Secession talks hint at possible Ashmont or Shawmut new church.

Harrison Square Unitarian Church Dorchester Ashmont Shawmut

Central Labor Union Orator to Appear in Court on Park Rule Violation

In West Roxbury, Judge Howard will hear Henry Abrams secretary of the Central Labor Union charged with delivering an oration in Franklin Park on the Fourth of July in violation of park rules. A two count complaint alleges violation of Park Commissioners regulations and defiance when ordered by police. Separately, 250 children gathered for a vacation school run by a multi-faith committee at Waite school house on Shawmut avenue, with instruction in sewing, drawing, and kindergarten. The six week program, now in its ninth year, is funded by Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups. A wedding at Dorchester joined Miss Florence Spurr and Mr. John W. Slavin with Rev. Hamilton officiating and guests including James Conners and the Spurr family. The Port of Salem and Beverly saw 1776 vessels in the year ending June 20 1891, with 471 992 tons, 741 cargo ships, harbor tonnage 268 071. major imports included coal lumber shingles bark cement oil lime and many others.

William A. Dennis Park Police Howard West Roxbury Henry Abrams Central Labor Union Franklin Park Abrams Park Commissioners Waite Shawmut Avenue Barnard Whitman Charles W. Spurr Magnolia Street Dorchester Florence Spurr John W. Slavin James Conners Bb. F. Hamilton Eliot Church Roxbury William Fessenden William F. Spurr Sarah Na Street Ashmon Salem Beverly Satem

Marriages and Death Notices From Local Register

MARRIAGES: SMITH Roxbury Henry Harri son Smith aged 51. BALDWIN San Francisco Josiah A. Baldwin formerly of this city. JANES Everett Elihu Janes aged 77 years 9 months 25 days. KENNARD Wellesley William H. Kennard of Boston. LANE City Charles Lowell Lane aged 63 years 8 months 14 days. PARKER Auburndale Mary Isabella daughter of Isabella and the late Charles Edward Parker aged 16. SHIMMIN Nahant Charles F. Shimmin died suddenly of heart disease funeral at St Paul Boston July 8 no flowers. CHASE Brookline Mary daughter of Relief J and Charles G Chase funeral private flowers not to be sent.

Smith Roxbury Henry Harrison Smith Baldwin San Francisco Josiah A. Baldwin Janes Everett Elihu Janes Kennard Wellesley William H. Kennard Boston Lane Charles Lowell Lane Concord Street Parker Auburndale Mary Isabella Isabella Charles Edward Parker St. Mary’s Church Newton Lower Falls Shimmin Nahant Charles F. Shimmin St. Paul’s Church Chase Brookline Mary Relief J Charles G. Chase

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