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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1887

Page

5

Hazen Bill faces setback as Cheshire rail bill advances

In New Hampshire the railroad committee reports favorably on the Bartlett and Albany extension while the Hazen bill is losing support. The Cheshire Railroad, seeking to extend and lease operations, gains passage momentum with a proposed stock increase and cross state lease provisions, signaling a broader move to consolidate central state railroads.

Coxcorn N.H Sprcray Legislative Committee On Railroads H. W. Jose Portland Bartlett Land and Lumber Company Bartlett & Albany Albany Portland & Ogdensburg Albany Town Ossian Ray Lancaster C. B. Gaffney Rochester Swift River Railroad Swift River Committee On Railroads Cheshire Railroad Company Supreme Court Cheshire Railroad Commissioners Cheshire Road Fitchburg Massachusetts General Court

First Regiment Chosen to Represent Massachusetts in Philadelphia

The First Regiment of Massachusetts Militia is selected to represent the state at the constitutional centennial celebration in Philadelphia September 15 to 17. The First Corps of Cadets is named as personal bodyguard. Officers to report in citizen dress July 30 at 11 a.m. for conference.

New York Grant Commonwealth Commonwealth OF Samuel Dalton Adjutant-general

Beverly Strike Continues as Workers Seek Jobs Elsewhere

About fifty of the lasters and cutters out of work at Beverly have found employment elsewhere. Indications point to a protracted struggle with workers firm on no wage reductions while manufacturers discuss a free shop movement. No settlement is expected this month.

Beverly SreciAr

Tonnage dues and treaty rights in maritime law

In 19th century disputes Ruger Bros paid U S tonnage dues on New York to Bremen routes, unaware of Belgium and Hanseatic republics treaties. Assistant Secretary Maynard concludes Congress, not Treasury, must fix refunds. executive power to revise navigation rulings remains unclear. Also notes oil experiments to lessen waves prompt ships to trial devices and new oils for storm navigation on lakes.

Spreral Washington United Ratin Belgium United States Ruger Bros New York Bremen Secretary of the Treasury Sweden Norway Messrs Rogers Congress Maynard Fairchild Treasury Department Commissioner of Navigation Bureau of Navigation Hydrographic Office of the Navy Department Copenhagen Navy Department Chicago Hydrographic Office

Republicans Name Rockwell and Draper to Lead State Convention

The Massachusetts Republican State convention will convene in Tremont Temple on Sept. 28 with Congressman Francis W. Rockwell of Pittsfield presiding and General William F. Draper of Hopedale drafting resolutions. The meeting at Washington street set the plan amid internal ballots, naming Capen, Otis, Jennings as rivals before Draper’s unanimous selection. The committee also addressed naturalization aid and the vacancy from Insurance Commissioner Merrill’s resignation.

Tremont Temple Francis W. Rockwell Pittsfield William F. Draper Hopedale State Committee Washington Street F. L. Burden North Attleboro Crapp New Bedford Elmer H. Capen Tufts College President Capen Rockwell Capen John L. Otis Northampton A. J. Jennings Fall River Otis Jennings Draper General Draper Merrill

Captain William Hodgdon Obituary in Boothbay Maine

Captain William Hodgdon died in Boothbay Maine yesterday at age 75. He was known as the original abolitionist in the area and was widely respected by the community.

William Hodgdon Boothbay

Missouri Invites the President to Visit St. Louis

A Missouri delegation hosted a visit for the President and displayed a large sign reading The People of Missouri Invites the President to Visit St. Louis. Critics noted the grammar and forced a change by covering the possessive with a handkerchief, yet the committee secured an affirmative reply and St. Louis rejoiced.

N. S St. Louis Missouri Lindley Murray

Kidnapped Boy Recalls Three Hour Abduction

Freddy C. Hinrichsen says two men abducted him in a team for three hours, beat him in dense woods, and left him without food for three days. He walked about ten miles to reach the city. Police are investigating but have no trace of the kidnappers.

Peter D Walsh Boston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McK John H. Paine Asst Freddy C. Hinrichsen

Insolvencies and assignments sweep through trade notices

Multiple firms and individuals face insolvency or assignments across Boston, Cohoes, Milwaukee, Canton, Gardiner, Norway, and Ashland. Notable cases include W. L. Wheeler’s failure and Brummett’s insolvency. McElroy’s extended but unpaid obligation ending in assignment. Keith & Co. failure. and Boynton & Smith with liabilities exceeding assets. JULY WINDS signals a shift in goods pricing at G. W. Simmons & Co.

W. L. Wheeler Consolidated Exchange New York Albert A. Brummett Boston Ryan Knitting Cohoes N. Y D. A. Hewes Chicago Abert & Krekel Milwaukee Wis E. A. Kelly Milliner Marcellus HH. McElroy Furniture McElroy Iis Howard P. Keith & Co Campello Keith Bridgham & Johnson Canton George A. Wood Gardiner Annie Wood M. K. Woodsum Norway Charles T. Scott Fancy Goods Ashland Boynton & Smith Fifteenth Street Sixth Avenue India G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Corinne in Arcadia and Promenade Concert at Horticultural Hall

Amusements section notes Corinne in Arcadia and a Promenade concert by Renee 5 nee CHPALL at the Boston venue. Also mentions Munkacsy painting Christ Before Pilate displayed at Horticultural Hall.

Boston Sauer Corinne Arcadia Renee

Marriages News From Charlestown and Surrounding Towns

Multiple nuptials listed with the date and officiating clergyman. William J. Bassett to Alice C. Atwood in Charlestown. John L. Dexter to Mary E. Scroggs in the city. William Ferris to Margaret Hasson in the city. John W. Howard to Hannah E. Sweet in Somerville. Bartholomew Mara to Hattie Morgan in Somerville. Thomas Melrath to Mary Murray in the city. Charles S. Newcomb to Katherine Hinchman. Isaac Smith to Annie McCullough in West Newton.

Bassett—Atwood Charlestown N. H T. D. Howard William J. Bassett New Haven Conn Alice C Loring Atwood Dexter—Scroggs F. B. Alien John L. Dexter Mary E. Scroggs William Ferris Margaret Hasson Howard—Sweet Somerville J. W. Hamilton John W. Howard West Greenwich R. I Hannah E. Sweet Boston Mara—Morgan Bartholomew Mara Hattie Morgan McGrath—Murray

Death notices from various cities July 25 27

Deaths reported for July 25 to 28 include Arthur M Clisby aged 10 11 4 in Winthrop Joseph Estabrook 66 Acton Charles H Gould 60 10 1 in Charlestown Mary Nagle 26 in city Adeline T Nickerson 77 10 months Brewster funeral July 20 2 p m gifts not to send flowers Sabra K Pierce 82 7 months Everett Mollie Isabel Rogers 9 months 12 days Wakefield Mary Hill Sage age listed as daughter of Samuel and Martha Sage Eunice Smith wife of Oliver Smith in Charlestown Margaret Wholley Medford various details given

Clisby Winthrop Arthur M Benjamin W Lucy A. Clisby Estabrook Acton Joseph Estabrook Gould Charlestown Charles Henry Gould Nagle Mary Nagle Nickerson Brewster Adeline T Frederic Nickerson West Broadway Boston Pierce Everett Sabra K Levi Pierce Rogers Wakefield Mollie Isabel William E Ellen Sage Bilerica Mary Hill Samuel Martha H. Sage Smith Eunice Oliver Smith Wholley Medford Margaret Wholley

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