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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1888

Page

5

Copyright Bill Fights and Boston Postoffice Stamps

Senator Cameron supports the Allentown public building bill amid White House friction while Boston stamp cancelling machines provoke a funding dispute. Local sites near Lowell debated and Father Ronan backs Appleton Gorham corner, with Dawes Macready clash and Breckinridge daughter poised for teaching role.

Cameron Mr. Lowden Boston Lowell Renal Williams Third Auditor’s Office Jefferon Club Bridge and Merrimac Streets Prescott Street Archbishop Williams Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Father Rowan

Puritan Launch A Gala Chester Steamboat Debut

The Puritan a 420 foot steel sidewheel steamer built for Old Colony was launched at Roach's yard Chester amid crowds from New York Boston and Baltimore. The vessel features eight boilers steel hulls twenty one mph speed and eighty stylistic staterooms plus unsinkable fireproof design. Rebecca Fales Newport christened the ship with champagne as dignitaries from multiple lines attended the ceremony.

Chester Penn Puritan Roach Old Colony Steamboat Company New York Boston Baltimore Rebecca Fales Newport George E. Pierce Old Colony Company Messrs. Choate and Ames J. R. Hendrick Fall River Or Vansantvoord Albany Day Calkins Elihu Spicer Mallory Line Gardner Norwich James E. Ward Ward George B. Mallory Stonington

congressional investigating committee probes contract labor in new york

In New York the Congressional Investigating Committee began testimony on alleged contract labor law violations and immigration issues at the Westminster Hotel. Witnesses from multiple steamship lines described prepaid ticket practices, safeguards against paupers, and gaps in current regulations. evidence shows no uniform guard against contract labor, with adjournment set for tomorrow.

New York M. H. Flynn Michigan Westminster Hotel W. W. Morrow California Richard Guenther Wisconsin E. L. Boas Humboldt Line America Switzerland Coverly John M. Kirk Inman New York City Kirk Arthur Ledgerer Red Star Line Louis de Bebian Underhill Guion Supreme Court F. W. J. Hurst National Line Schroeder Lloyd Line Pennsylvania J. Ter Knile Fabre Llis Marseilles Naples Mediterranean Tocci Barsotti Ferro Italy

Fifty Years a Minister at Abington Illinois Swedenborg Church

The New Jerusalem Church in Abington held a large afternoon gathering to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Rev. Joseph Pettee's ordination as pastor of the Swedenborgian Society. He has served here thirty seven years, and for the last twelve years has been connected with the Massachusetts Association as general pastor.

Abington New Jerusalem Joseph Pettee Swedenborgian Society Massachusetts Association

CANOFISTS AND BICYCLISTS Advertisement Teems at 32 North Street

G. W. Simmons & Co. runs a bustling ad with items for canofists and bicyclists and other readers should note there is no dull season at 32 North Street. It promises a variety of goods that will attract both specialty groups and the general public.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Pierce Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress in Third District

The Hon. Edward L. Pierce of Milton state his candidacy for the Republican nomination to Congress in the third district. He urges unity among Republicans, favors vigorous party success, education support, civil service reform, and backing President Harrison. He will cooperate with the convention's decision on the best candidate to secure election.

Edward L. Pierce Milton Congress Republican Party Cleveland Harrison

Market Reflections On New York and Boston Stocks

The day’s market activity shows opposing forces with New York trading at 2 PM near highs while prices ease toward close. Copper and mining stocks draw attention in Boston, with syndicate talk and profits in dividend plays noted. Reports hover over Gould’s death hoax and Union Pacific lease disputes, while bond sales and business paper confirm a cautious but improving climate. CAPE Cop.

New York Boston Jay Gould Moore & Schley Gould Saratoga

Military leave and duty orders issued in Washington

Major Henry G. Thomas receives six months leave extension, Captain Charles H. Ingalls gets three months, First Lieutenant Wright P. Edgerton assigned to temporary duty at Hot Springs Arkansas in Ingalls’ stead, Surgeon David L. Magruder granted one month, Paymaster George J. Smith two months, Major Alexander M. Pennington returns to Fort Monroe after Mt Gretna inspection and will review Conneaut Lake encampment in August, First Lieutenant James C. Sandford ordered from New York to Forts Trumbull and Griswold, Captain Henry Johnson granted six weeks’ leave starting August 1.

Washington Henry G. Thomas Charles H. Ingalls Wright P. Edgerton Twelfth Artillery Hot Springs Ark Ingalls David L. Magruder George J. Smith Alexander ©. M. Pennington Fourth Artillery Mt. Gretna Penn Fort Monroe Conneaut Lake James C. Sandford Engineer Corps New York Forts Trumbull Griswold Connecticut Henry Johnson

Suit Against Ives and Stayner

Albert Netter sues Ives and Stayner for 80000 claiming due on sale of 250000 Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton stock. Case filed in Cincinnati Ohio on July 25.

Cincinnati Albert Netter Ives and Stayner Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton

Body Recovered After Gould Island Sinking

Newport reports the catboat Maya swamped in a squall off Gould Island. The body of Miss Sophie Clementz, who was in the cabin when the vessel sank, was recovered and viewed at the police station by Medical Examiner Turner. No inquest planned. remains turned over to Dr. Ecroyd for vault placement pending relatives.

Newport R. L Maya Gould Island Sophie Clementz Turner Ecroyd

Special Sale of Fine Stock at Walker's Bazaar

Today at Walker's horse and carriage bazaar on Portland street numbers 166 and 168 a sale of fine stock begins at half past ten. The lot includes speedy horses all acclimated and ready for immediate use attracting broad attention.

Walker’s Horse and Carriage Bazaar Portland Street

Holiday for Insurance Men in Boston and Nearby Resorts

A Boston gathering of Penn Mutual Life Insurance general and special agents includes G A Watkins Calvin Smith J C Bigot A Goulden J E Colt Dr R A Miller J Brown George P Ziebec Edward Bourne Frank Markoe Williams and Van Der Zee A M Austin George French H Lip pincott Captain F A Kendall S N Knox and William M Run t. The group visits Nantasket and plans a business meeting and election at Young's Hotel at 2 o'clock with a banquet in the evening.

Boston Association of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Plympton Bunting Nantasket Young’s Hotel G. A. Watkins Detroit Calvin 8. Smith Chicago J.C. Bigot Pittsburg A. Goulden J. E. Colt Northumberton Penn Dr. R. A. Miller Huntington J. . Brown Clarion George P. Ziebec Wilmington Del William M. Runt Philadelphia

Adage Museum and Cyclorama Listings for Evening Shows

The evening features Monte Cristo Jr at the Adage Museum and Mikado at Oakland Garden, both at 7 45. A promenade concert at Halil and a Christ entering Jerusalem with The Crucifixion program appear at Horticultural Hall. Pompeian Amphitheatre screens The Last Days of Pompeii at 7 45.

Adage Museum Monte Cristo, Jr Oakland Garden Cyclorama Tremont Street Horticultural Hall Jerusalem Pompeii Scente Subriie Monte Cristo, Jr America RATT Marietta Nash

Auction Schedule Listing for Fruit and Horses

An old newspaper item lists a sale schedule with two entries: fruit by Horatio Harris at 10:00 a.m. and horses by C. T. Walker at 10:30 a.m. on the same day. The fragment provides minimal context but sets timing and vendors.

Horatio Harris C. T. Walker

Fitzgerald and McGowan Engagements in City

In this city on July 15 a ceremony performed by Rev. F. S. Wilson united John Fitzgerald and Mary McGowan. Also in Salem on July 24 Rev. I. W. Bishop joined Augustus S. Hersey and Mary A. Chesley of Salem. Edward Hyland and Mary Daley wed in this city on July 19 by Rev. B. F. Wilson.

Obituary notices list deaths across Boston area July dates

City and surrounding towns report numerous deaths with ages ranging from 3 to 95. Notables include Margaret Jackson in South Boston, Ellen Sullivan at 95, Hannah Tirrell of South Weymouth, and Elizabeth Whitcomb of Woburn. Funeral details noted for Charles ONeil and William Woodsum. rest are brief death notices.

Bent Cochituate James M. Bent Butler John Butler Henry Boston Highlands Peter J. Henry Jackson South Boston Sixth Street Margaret Charles T. Jackson Johnston George R Samuel L Henrietta L. Johnston McKenna Hyde Park Nellie McKenna Morris Albert C. Morris O’neil Warren Avenue Somerville Charles O'Neil St. Joseph Church Union Square Peas Chicopee Falls Asa A. Pease Pratt Julia A John W. Pratt Prescott Cambridgeport Mary C. Lovering Harrison Prescott Sullivan Ellen Jeremiah Sullivan Tirrell South Weymouth Hannah James Tirreill Welch Bridget Daniel Welch Whitcomb Woburn Elizabeth A. Whitcomb Levi L. Whitcomb Whittemore Peabody Hannah Whittemore Woodsum City Hospital William Woodsum

Vacations by Canadian Pacific Railway From Boston to the Pacific

The Agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Boston offers excursions to Canada and the Pacific Coast. Six month round trip tickets with stopovers are listed: Winnipeg 66.30, Banff 100, Vancouver Victoria Seattle Tacoma Portland 138, San Francisco 153, Yokohama 350, Hong Kong 400, Alaska 222. Descriptive books mailed free on request.

Washington Street Boston Canada Pacific Coast Great Lakes Winnipeg Banffet Springs Rockies Great Glacier of The Selkirks Vancouver Victoria Alaska Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco Yokohama Hong Kong Canadian Pacific Railway Banf New England Quebec & Lake St. John Quebec Canadian Adirondacks Lake St. John

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