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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1887

Page

5

Indian Sign Language Research Plan Heads for Ojibway

Col Garrick Mallery, expert on pictograph and gesture speech of North American Indians, will travel through Wisconsin Minnesota and Quebec this summer studying Ojibway Montagnais Micmac Abnakis and other tribes. Treasury reports show net gold in the treasury rising to 186,875,669 with varied bond calls and large monthly expenditures including pension payments.

Washington Garrick Mallery Wisconsin Minnesota Lake St. John Saguenay Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia Maine Smithsonian Institution Southwest Mallory

Appointed Customs Officers Draft Rules In Canada

Ottawa July 12 The customs department will draft new regulations governing the distribution of seizure proceeds. To streamline maritime operations, cruiser commanders protecting Canadian sea fisheries are named preventive officers with authority to receive re pee inward and outward from American fishing vessels at outer ports, aiming to reduce reporting delays to customs.

Ottawa Customs Department

New England Chautauqua Opens With Festive Illumination

South Framincuam July 12. The eighth annual New England Chautauqua gathering opens under favorable skies with campers decorating their temporary homes. Evening events include an illuminated auditorium, vesper service, and a lantern feast followed by a pyrotechnic display. Ex-Governor Long lectures tomorrow morning, Dr Curyea in the afternoon, and Rev Dr Henson of Chicago in the evening.

Newton City Chautauquans C.L Curyea Henson Chicago

Stratford county tennis tourney opens at Great Falls

The Stratford county tennis tournament began at Great Falls with two courts. Court one saw Rollins of Rollinsford defeat Blais dell of East Rochester 6-4 7-5 and Chase of Great Falls beat J Sawyer of Dover 6-1 6-1. Court two had Note of Great Falls over Whittier of East Rochester 6-1 6-1, Mason of Portsmouth best Wheat of East Rochester 6-2 8-6 6-4. Doubles saw Chase Buffum of Great Falls beat Rollins Sawyer of Dover 6-1 6-2. The tournament ends tomorrow night.

Dover N. H Great Falls Rollins Rollinsford Blaisdell East Rochester Chase J. Sawyer Whittier Mason Portsmouth Wheat Buffum Sawyer

Yachts Priscilla Tidal Wave Madcap Inbound to Boston

July 12 reports arrivals of the yacht Priscilla of New York toward Bar Harbor Winggard Haven. Also docked are the schooner Tidal Wave from New London to Boston and the Madcap from Boston cruising eastward. Ramond W. C. Bray Onset owner notes.

Giouucester Priscilla New York Bar Harbor Winggard Haven Tidal Wave J. A. Dawson New London Boston Madcap Edward Banks Ramond W. C. Bray Onset Nomad

Lynn Harbor Regatta Delayed Then Held AfterWaves Calm

The Lynn harbor rowing meet resumed this afternoon after a Fourth of July postponement due to rough water. Awards included a silver watch for Ed Moran and opera glasses for C Buckley in amateur single scull race. John Hagler won $25 in professional single scull with R A Kirivan second. Farragut Boat Club won amateur four oared race, optics prize awarded. in professional division Bay View Club Marblehead took first, Salem club second, Farragut Lynn No.1 third. John Duggan of Salem acted as referee and starter.

John Hagler R. A. Kirivan Farragut Boat Club Bay View Club Marblehead Salem Club Farragut Crew Lynn John Duggan Salem

Cleveland and wife arrive at Holland Patent Utica stop

President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland arrived by special train from Utica to The Weeds in Holland Patent. They received a formal reception with over 200 callers and many old acquaintances. They plan to visit Clinton for a centennial event tomorrow then return to Utica for a dinner with Senator Kernan and a Butterfield House reception.

Utica N. Y Cleveland Holland Patent New York Central J. K., Brown Rose Elizabeth Cleveland Kernan Butterfield House Forestport William Cleveland Adirondacks Jacksonian Campaign Club Clinton

Striking Engineers Halt Brooklyn Elevated Service

In New York the Brooklyn elevated faced a potential tie up as striking engineers and locals battled over a new timetable change. Trains ran four morning engines then dropped to three as strikers recruited replacements, police on duty at stations, and the Brotherhood warned the public of perceived engineer incompetence while promising review of applicants.

New York Brooklyn East New York District Assembly 75 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Cottage City Boston Corner South Kneeland Streets Wood’s Holl New Bedford Wood's Vineyard Newport South Shore Cape Cod Old Colony Pilgrim Land J.K. Kendrick

Monmouth Park Race Day At Track In Top Condition

At Monmouth Park on July 12 the track was described as excellent. Results listed by race include Firensi winning the first handicap sweepstakes in 1:50 3/4 with Bradford second and Belvidere third, the July stakes for two-year-olds won by Peerless in 1:16 with Satan second and Satisfaction third, and Leader capturing the PureeNbiy handicap in 2:39 3/4 with Grimaldi second and Tenbooker third. Subsequent results show Wareagle winning the fourth race, Young Duke taking the fifth in 1:15, and Palanea prevailing in the sixth handicap hurdle in 2:53 1/2 with Wentmore and Littlefellow following.

New York Monmouth Park Firensi Bradford Belvidere Peerless Satan Satisfaction Grimaldi Tenbooker Wareagle Himalya Tolu Young Duke Grenadier Freedom Palanea Wentmore Littlefellow

Bullard Arms match for Lynn gold medal at Indian Hill range

At Wyman the Bullard Arms Company held an off hand rifle match for the gold medal with 400 to 500 shooters. Lieutenant Robert Edes and Private W C Johnston Jr competed under referee General Peach with wind hindering scores. Edes totaled 351 points and Johnston 351, each equal to 218 and 209 on Creedmoor targets respectively.

Lynn Sreday Indian Hill Wyman Bullard Arms Company United States Robert 3. Edes Fifth Regiment M.V.M W. C. Johnston, Jr Boston Cadets QF. Peach, Jr R. B. Dawson The Lynn Association Edes Creedmoor W. C. Johnston Jr Creedmore

New England circuit races open at Kenora Park

In Haverhill on July 12 the New England circuit opened at Kenora Park. Races in the 2:40 class carried a $200 purse with Grey Light and Kantaka among notable entries, while the 2:29 class offered $300 with Billy R and Katie M among contenders and times ranging to 2:29% to 2:31%4.

Haverhill New England Kenora Park E. T. Carpenter G. G G. Kimball B. m. Kantaka N. J. Stone B. G. Woodman E. I McAvoy B. G Billy R Micigiud Ae A. Barngrover B. m Katie M J. A. Snow G. m. Sadie

Body found on Pump Kin Island beach

The body of an unknown man was found on Pump Kin Island beach this morning. He had black hair and wore a white gauze undershirt, blue flannel trousers, and white suspenders. Decomposed from two weeks in the water, with two pocket knives, two carpenter’s rules, a pocketbook with thirteen cents, and a $2 silver certificate. Tattooed M. M. on the left forearm.

Hinouam Pumpkin Island M. M

Rowing Trial Heats at Lake Quinsigamond

A three days regatta for professional oarsmen opened with three trial heats for single sculls. Winners were Lee Hamm and Teemer as Hosmer and Bubear faltered. The event featured top oarsmen and a later double scull race schedule, while ongoing missing-person anxieties persisted near the lake.

A Brave Hero Saves Many After Canarsie Sloop Disaster

On a windy Canarsie run, the Mystery capsized after the crew tacked. Andrew Robinson, a colored man from the Reaper, rowed through rough water to rescue seven people before the J. C. Deane assisted. His courage and speed saved multiple lives. Crossman Lyon of the Life Saving station notes his extraordinary work.

Canarsie L. 1 Hendrickson Canarsie Channel Christina Christine Williamson John Booth John Schneider Andrew Robinson Robinson Reaper Crib Dock Barren Island J. C. Deane Perth Amboy Crossman Lyon Canarsin L. L

Man Mentioned in Pacific Railroad Memoranda Believed Doorkeeper Named Marston

In Concorp New Hampshire July 12 an interview with a legislator’s associate identifies George Marston of Sandown as the possible doorkeeper in Washington linked to stock in the Pacific railroad. The informant says it likely refers to him, not General Gilman Marston of Exeter, who was at the front.

Concorp N. H Sprcran New York Sun Marston New Hampshire Washington George Marston Sandown National House of Representatives Pacific Railroad Gilman Marston Exeter

Boston Museum Arcadia and Garden Opera Listings

Afternoon performances at the Boston Museum render Arcadia with a two o clock start and an eight o clock finish. Oakland Garden presents the Brocolini Opera Company with shows at 2 30 and 8. Music Hall hosts a promenade concert from eight to eleven. Horticultural Hall features Munkacesy's Christ Before Pilate painting in the display.

Boston Museum Corinne Arcadia Oakland Garden Brocolini Opera Company Music Hall Horticultural Jiall—Munkacesy Pilate Y Ing

Brighton Firms Listed For Thursday Trading

A clipped market schedule lists ae and carriages by Albert Howe and Company Brighton a.m. stocks by R L Day and Co. at 11:30 a.m. stocka by Francis Henshaw and Co. at 12 noon fruit by Horatio Harris at 12 m. Thursday.

Albert Howe & Co Brighton A.m. Stocks R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Horatio Harris

Chase Spur to Spurr in This Day Notice

In this Day July 7 the Rev F L Hayes unites Andrew Chase with Gertrude M Spurr. Also Sole Stetson in this city July 10 unites John H Sole to Ella J Stetson. Woodworth Green in this city June 16 Henry H Woodworth to Agnes A Grech both of Boston.

Death notices from July regional obituaries list multiple individuals

Obituary notices dated July list Mary A Badger aged 78 Mary Jane Bohling aged 28 Julia E Coffey aged 28 Dexter Dana aged 79 Mary A Duncan widowed minister Elizabeth Dyke aged 39 Mary Elizabeth Farley Mary Foster aged 65 C C B Hanaford aged 61 7 months Henry Howland aged 40 6 months Benjamin A Johnson aged 81 James Lambirth aged 65 Marion Heath cotte Moore aged 3 months 8 weeks 2 days Thomas Pollard aged AB years 8 months James Reynolds aged 40 Electa Ann Whittle aged 68 George F Woods aged not specified apoplexy.

Badger Everett Mary A. Badger David N. Badger Bohling East Boston Mary Jane Gene H. Bohling Coffey Julia E James Margaret Coffey Dana Roxbury Dexter Dana Duncan Mary A John Duncan D.D. Dyke Dorchester Elizabeth Charles H. Dyte Farley Franklin N. H Mary Elizabeth Farley Foster Mary Foster Hanaford Melrose Eliza A. Moore Pollard Somerville Thomas Pollard Reynolds Chelsea James Reynolds Whittle Electa Ann Whittle Wooods Bellows Falls George F. Woods

Mt Desert Steamers Schedule From Union Wharf Trade Route

MT DESERT Steamers will run every Tuesday and Friday at five P M from Union Wharf starting Tuesday July 12. The line from Boston lands passengers and freight without change at Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick So West Harbor Bar Harbor Millbridge Jonesport and Machiasport under Capt Chas Deering. For tickets and staterooms contact No 19 Congress St Howard office.

Union Wharf Boston Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick West Harbor Bar Harbor Millbridge Jonesport Machiasport Chas. Deering Bar Congress ST Howard

Liquid Food achieves wound healing without operation

The text describes Every Bed Free Cases developed using Liquid Food for 30 to 60 days to heal wounds without surgery. It claims successful injections when not retained by the stomach, notes using 200 large bottles per lot in the hospital, and asserts a guaranteed sweetness unique to this preparation.

Free Surgical Hospital For Women Murdock Liquid Food Company Boston United States Causeway Street

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Treasury Department Buffalo Niagara River Collector of Customs of Act of Congress the Treasury New York State President and Mrs. Cleveland Lee Hamm Teemer Lake Quinsigamond Hosmer Bubear Conley Worcester Sprcrau George W. Lee Wallace Ross James A. Ten Eyck Albert Hamm George Bubear George H. Hosmer John McKay John Teemer Peter Conley Ross Ten Eyck McKay En Eyck Laing Daniel Downey W. F. Conley Eugene Buckley James P. Fox Daniel McSweeney Freeman Brown Doorkeeper Codman & J. G. Freeman Kilby Street Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa State St Des Moines Juomn Jeffries & Sons Vicinity Devonshire St NEW Publications W. F. Tribune Arno Bates Roberts Brothers, Publishers Eastern Banking CO Miike Street FRANCIS A. _ SBORN John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire Street Sims Albert Gates, JR Campobell Oland International Line Commercial Wharf Campobello England Eastern RR Portland J. W. Richardson State Street Alex. S. Porter Revere Beach R. R Winthrop Junction Beachmont Crescent Beach Oak Island Point of Pines Winthrop Barnett Park Ocean Say Cottage Hill Otease M. C. A. Hammond John A. Fenn Boston & Maines.s. Co Too MT. Desert Harbor Fame Bank Building Plymouth Islands Martha’ S Vineyard Nantucket Massachusetts Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard Nannsaleat yuLnaUe Old State House Bos Barnstable Bourne Bournedale Brant Rock Brewster Buzzard’s Bay Cataumet Duxbury Eeere East Sree East Marshfeld East Wareham Popes Tahes Pourasen Greenbush Harwich Hyannis Kingston Marshfield Marion Mattapoisett North Eastham Falmouth North Harwich North Scituate North Truro Oak Blufffs Onset Bay Eid Pocasset Provincetown Sea View Scituate Tremont Truro Wareham Webster Place Wellieet South Tennis South Duxbury South Middlebury South Truro South Wareham South Wellfleet South Yarmouth West Barnstable West Falmouth Wood’s Hall Yarmouth Geo. L. Connor Gen’ Pass’r Iaine Winnipesgaukeer, Rangeley and Moosehead Lakes White Mountains Wes Marblehead Neck Pride’s Or Bever Farms Manchester Sea Magnolia Gloucester Rockport Ipswich East Salisbury Salisbury Hampton North Hamp Rye Beach Greenland Wentworth Alton Bay Milton Union Wolfeboro Long Island Centre Bar Harbort Lake Winnipegankee Sta East Latch Strinar Rmer New Eng Land Jas. T. Furber Genl Manag D. J. Flanders Weirs Lake Village East Wakefield Ossipee West Ossipee Madison Conway North Conway Kennebunkt Kennebunkportt Hiddeford Sacot Old Boston and Hingham Steamboat Co Rowe’s Nantasket Strawberry Hill Reeves D. W. Reeves Boston Cab Company E. G. Peirce W.B. Dustan G.T. A Hingham, Hull and Downer Landing Steamboat Company Melville Garden Noes India Wharf Fran Downer Bret. Hingham Hull Downer Tanne G. P. Cushing Maolis Carden de Bary Line Anita South Pier Nahant Nabant Haven Philadelphia Colby Academy James P. Dixon A.M A. L. SmaiLey Chauncy-Hall School Boylston Street Thayer Academy Braintree Mass J. B. Sewall South Braintree Gannett Institute Rkharty Gannett Chester Germany Harvard Manchester-by-the-Nea Auburn St Cambridge Texas Colorado Montreal Alabama Prince Edward Island Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont Murdock’s Free Hospital For Women Depot Quartermaster's Office Arch Street U.S U. S. Army Pacific Coast M. I. Ludington City OF Office of Superintendent Public Buildings Jay Northampton Street Hugh O'Brien James C. Tucker Post Office and Sub-Treasury John EF. Fitzgerald Mooscabee Bar United States Engineer Office U Portland Moosenbee Bar Jonesxport Congress Street Ared A. Smith Engineers the Brookline News R. M. Field Orimne Oriiné Grand Orchestra Brocolini Opera CO Harry Brown Lorenzo Christ Munkacsy Horticultural Hall AD. Neuwendorff Ox Ce Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers R. R. Co Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers R. R. Co Massawippi Valley Railway Co Jas. H. Williams Hamilton Woollen CO Post Office Square A. Coleman Salem Ead Company FP. A. Brown, Treas Aeder, Adamson & CO
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