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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1888

Page

5

Personalities Dine In Wild House Debate And Senate Fortifications

Washington July 11 The House wasted much of the afternoon on a personal wrangle between Republican partisans and Greenbacker Weaver of Iowa as Phelps sought a 40 percent duty on flax and linen. Weaver read an interview about the Chicago nomination and Iowa’s farmers, while Henderson affirmed Iowa would vote Republican. Mills curbed the clash to ten minutes and Breckinridge steered back to business. The Senate debated fortifications and seacoast defenses with Plumb proposing a July 25 postponement as wartime naval questions dominated the discussion before adjourning at 5:30.

Washneton House Iowa William Walter Phelps New Jersey Weaver Phelps Chicago Harrison Henderson Ingalls John J. O'Neill Mills Breckinridge Arkansas

Senate Debate Over Post Office Subsidy and South America Aid

In a heated session about appropriations the Senate discussed a conference report on the post office bill. The debate centered on a subsidy amendment for mail to South and Central America, its potential impact on the postal system, and opposing views from senators Plumb Beck and Reagan.

Wasu Hindon Post Office Plumb Senate South Central America Postoffice Department West Central South America Post Office Department Garretts Roach Pacific Mail Chace Beck Congress Kentucky Democraticc Democratic Party Democratic Arty Tammany Hall United States Republican Party Corey Reagan Platt McPherson Saulsbury Hawley England Stewart Carl

House Debates Sugar Experiments and Tariff Amendments

Mis souri Representative Hatch reports disagreement over an agricultural appropriation for sorghum sugar experiments. The House votes to concur in the Senate amendment? and then resumes tariff bill debates with Phelps's 40 percent duty on flax items, caucus claims, and motions on wool and convict-made goods as the evening session passes the census bill.

Washington Hatch Missouri Senate Ryan Kansas House Phelps New Jersey Committee On Ways and Means Wilson Minnesota Associated Press United States Court of Appeal Ways and Means Committee Barbour Barbour & Bros Paterson N. J Ireland Breckinridge Arkansas Buchanan Lehrbach Jackson Pennsylvania Mills Reed Caswell Wisconsin

Williston Surges to Victory in Wellesley Tennis Matches

The second day at Wellesley tournament produced two standout matches. Sears defeated Mansfield to reach the final, while Williston, a promising newcomer, upset McMullen after a love set win. Williston then outplayed McMullen 7-5 after McMullen won a love set. The forthcoming morning sees Sears versus Williston for the top spot, with doubles consolation expected to finish by Friday.

Wellesley Spredray Sears Mansfield Williston Arnold McMullen

Monongahela Freshet Submerges McKeesport Mills and Towns

A July freshet on the Monongahela causes over 1 million dollars in damage from Brownsville to Clarksburg, with scores of barges, shanty boats, and gas mains swept away. McKeesport mills close as hundreds are left homeless. a fatal gas explosion follows a bridge fire as trains halt and the river carries debris downstream.

Prrrssurg Penn Monongahela River Smithfield Street Cincinnati Wharf O'Neil Joseph Walton & Co Polishtown Wheeling Grafton W. Va Fairmount Brownsville Rowlsburg McKeesport Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Peters Creek Clarksburg Valley Monongahela

Dentists’ Union Meeting Brims With Exhibits And Talks

Dentists from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Canada gathered at the Rogers building, Institute of Technology, forenoon sessions with two clinics by Dr. D M Clapp and Dr. W P Cooke of Boston. Exhibits featured firms from Boston, New York, London and Philadelphia. An evening session heard papers on Ptomaines by Prof Charles Mayer and on Dental Caries by Dr George S Allan with stereopticon slides. A harbor excursion to Cambridge and a Stamford steamer cruise with Mayor O'Brien offerings are included in today’s program.

Connecticut Valley Dental Society Massachusetts Dental Society Rogers Building Institute of Technology Canada D. M. Clapp Boston W. P. Cooke Seabury & Johnson New York Ward Newark Waltham Emery Wheel Company Hood & Reynolds Whitall, Tatum & Co B. L. Knapp & Co Dennett Food Company Cambridge University Peabody Museum Huntington Hall Charles Mayer Springfield Kellar George 8. Allan Drew Xavier Sudduth Philadelphia Stamford O’brien J. E. Stanton George F. Cheney St. Johnsbury

Paine's Furniture Ad on Building a New House

Readers are urged to study Paine's Furniture Company advertisement on another page. The piece presents sound doctrine on building a new house and is described as a worthwhile lesson.

Bumpiyg Orerattions Paine’s Furniture Company

Straws from State Street Lynn Matters

Markets yesterday showed continued strength as traders offered and were absorbed. Noting occasional dulness followed by an advance, the article suggests a natural tendency toward recovery. Local prices remained irregular yet held an underlying tone of strength awaiting more days of current momentum.

Market Report Highlights Pacific Stocks And Wheat Strength

A prominent New York investor urges caution on Granger stocks while expecting a material rise in Pacific group shares. Northern Pacific shows daily gains of 10 000 to 12 000, with strong crop prospects and potential big autumn earnings. Wheat markets gain due to cold English weather and possible export demand, hinting at higher farm prices and longer railroad hauls.

New York Pacific Group Northern Pacific Villard England Damore London Seaboard

Evening theater and concert listings across venues

The schedule lists Monte Cristo Jr at the Museum Evening 8. Grand Opera House presents Professor D M Bristol’s Equescurriculum with afternoon 2 and evening 7 46. Oakland Garden shows Aladdin with 7 45. Cyclorama 541 Tremont Street features Battle of Gettysbig. Music Hall offers a promenade concert at 8. Pompeian Amphitheatre presents The Last Days of Pompeii at 7 45. Horticultural Hall shows Christ entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion.

Monte Cristo Horticultural Hall Christ Jerusalem

Marriages In This City With Several Partnerships

In this city on July 11 Alfred F. Chapman wed Miss Dela M Upham by Rev J W Dadman. On July 10 Arthur ah Pearson married G Alma Littlefield of Somerville at Church of the Advent by Rev Sherman. July 10 Benjamin Ramsden of Sanford Maine wed Mary Clegg of Boston by Rev M R Deming. July 9 Ked G Ross wed Miss Mary F Burnham at Ipswich by Rev Robert B Parker.

Boston Ross—Burnham Ipswich Robert B.parker Ked G. Ross Mary FF Burnhai

Deaths: Bennett to Wilson in city and beyond

Death notices list Jane S Bennett of Wayland. John Eaton Dennis in Evensburg aged 1 year 3 months. Miss Georgeanna Haliburton of Boston at 85. Elizabeth Symes Holway of East Sandwich aged 2. Obadiah Rich of Mr Pleasant aged 78. Clifford A Scovell son of Osro A and Emma J Scovell aged 11. Foster Shores of Newark 39. Joseph H Souther of this city 36. Lucinda Wheeler of Gloucester 63. Lewis R K Wilson of this city 60.

J. E. Holway Rich Mr. Pleasant Obadiah Rich Scovell Chelsea Clifford A. Scovell Osro A Emma J. Scovell Shores Newark N.J Foster Shores Souther Joseph H. Souther Wheeler Gloucester Lucinda Wheler Wilson Lewis RK. Wilson

Thief in Heat Steals Violin From Opera Leader

Police nab Francois Gillett in hot weather after he hidden a violin under an overcoat and stole an $800 instrument from Thompson and Odell on Washington Street. He is linked to a $45 violin theft from A W Leland. James Favor and George Butler, both teens, were arrested for attempting to rob a peddler on Tremont Street. a companion was captured.

Francois Gillett Thompson & Odell Washington Street TaeRoy W. M. Leve Grand Opera House A. W. Leland Tremont Street

Governor Ames Improves Slowly Reads Papers at Rest

The governor shows perceptible improvement with a comfortable day and cheerful mood. He rested well Tuesday night and spent an hour reading evening papers, as Dr Knight expressed hopeful prognostications for his near future. It remains uncertain if he will be moved to North Easton despite better condition. A household member notes last summer was spent at the Commonwealth Avenue residence.

Ames Knight North Easton Commonwealth Avenue

Flag Raising At Salem Democratic Ratification Event

Salem Democrats plan a grand ratification meeting tomorrow evening at headquarters 184 Essex Street. A flag will be raised on Central Street with portraits of Cleveland and Thurman. Speakers from Boston will address the gathering.

Salem SreetAu Essex Street Central Street Cleveland Thurman Boston

Memorial service for Samuel Warren at Cumberland Mills

A service in memory of Samuel Dennis Warren of Boston was held at Warren Church Cumberland Mills yesterday morning. The Rev E M Cousens opened the service and introduced Dr S E Herrick from Mt. Vernon Church Boston who delivered a sermon based on 2 Chronicles 24 16 praising Mr Warrens good works. The sermon was also preached in Yarmouth last night. Four nephews acted as bodyguards at the funeral in Boston May 14 George W Hammond John E Warren Henry F Merriam and M B Mason. They and their colleagues have aided the mills and supported social and religious efforts in Cumberland Mills and Yarmouthville.

Portland Advertiser Samuel Dennis Warren Boston Warren Cumberland Mills E. M. Cousens Yarmouth George W. Hammond Henry FE. Merriam Capsecook Gardiner M. B. Mason S. D. Warren & Co Mr. Warren

Auction Sales Today At Local Fruit Firms

Auction notices list sales from Horatio Harris at 10 a m for horses and fruit from Snow & Co at 11 a m. C T Walker conducts a 10:30 auction, with items to include fruit and related goods.

Horatio Harris C. T. Walker Fruit Snow & Co

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