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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1888

Page

5

Alien Labor Bill Dominates Senate Pension Session

In Washington on June 6 the Senate opened executive business briefly before resuming debate on the alien labor bill for public works. A Teller amendment to require US-made materials and citizen bidders sparked objections. Hawley denounced it as illiberal while Blair defended it. With no quorum, the session adjourned after passing 116 pension bills and finishing the day’s calendar.

Washington Senate Sherman Teller United States Blair Teiler Hawley Russia Committee On Education and Labor Vance House

Lumber Section Debates End With No Action on Key Amendments

In Washmerton on June 6 the House haggled over the tariff bill during committee of the whole. Debates over picks, pailings, shingles, clapboards, and logs led to passes over most lumber provisions while Dems clashed with Republicans. Breckinridge pressed a Canada trade amendment. Dingley fought it. The House adjourned at 4:30 p.m. without action.

Washmerton House McKinley Ohio Boothman California Outhwaite Sherman New York Labhs Buchanan New Jersey Dingley Maine Cox St.Louis Cleveland Mr. Tarsney Tarsney Weaver Iowa Funston Kansas Brewer Michigan Mr.Tarsney Breckinridge Kentucky Canada United States

American Philological Association Holds 20th Meeting in Amherst

The twentieth annual meeting of the American Philological Association will convene in Amherst starting Tuesday afternoon July 10 at Walker Hall Amherst College. President Isaac H. Hall of New York City will speak Tuesday evening in Williston Hall Athens room. Members must send names to L H Elwell Amherst Mass to assist planning and readers must notify John H Wright by June 28 for a second circular.

American Philological Association Amherst Walker Hall Amherst College Isaac H. Hall New York City Athens Williston Hall L. H. Elwell Almherst Mass

Continental Clothing House to Move and Sell Off Stock

The Continental Clothing House on Washington Street will relocate to the new Boylston Street corner, selling off its current stock at greatly reduced prices. Boots, shoes, hats, caps and a wide range of wearables are included, promising unusually good bargains from a long established Boston firm.

Continental Clothing House Washington Street Washinton and Boylston Streets Boylston Boston

Reading's New Issue of 4 Percent Bonds Taken in Full

The $24,686,000 Reading 4 per cent bonds were fully subscribed at 87.5, with total subscriptions exceeding $40,000,000. Philadelphia, New York, and London together placed about $40 million, with roughly $8 million from Philadelphia, $13 million from New York, and $19 million from London. All subscribers will receive pro rata allotments, with yesterday’s and today’s filings treated equally.

PrmAvErrata Drexel & Co Brown Bros. & Co Cable Philadelphia New York London Stoesbury

Weddings Across Cambridge and Boston Courtyards in June

A string of weddings graced Cambridge and Boston venues including the Vendome and Harvard Street Baptist Church. Nathaniel Upham Walker and Helen Frances Dunklee wed in private ceremony with elaborate floral arch and 1000 invitations. Other couples included William H. Stuart and Ada Isabel Parsons at Harvard Street, Edward O. Thorndike and Ida M. Chase at the New Old South, Aquila B. Rich and Mattie Dellen Mellen in North Cambridge, and George F. Edson and Henrietta Hadley in Cambridge, with receptions and summer plans outlined for each pair.

Vendome Nathaniel Upham Walker Helen Frances Dunklee John W. Dunklee The Brunswick Baldwin James E. Leach Dudley Lunt Portland Charles Currier Charles Walker Concord Joseph Woods William Fiske Cranston Brooklyn N. Y Minnie Haggett Lowell Sherley Catherine Mersmet Miss Cady Cincinnati Joseph Walker P. Kennard Charles Corrier J. H. Gunning Creighton Rochester New Old South Edward O. Thorndike Ida M. Chase Henry F. Chase Louisa Bigelow Belfast A. J. Gordon Cambridge Mattie D Mellen Aquila B. Rich New York Charles A. Skinner Somerville Sadie Mellen Clara O. Rich Annie Cunningham Chelsea Staten Island Henrietta Augusta Hadley L. J. Hadley George Franklin Edson Boston Kirkland Street Old Cambridge Dr. Parker Shepard Memorial Church Josie Gould Alice Bouve Charles Eves Henry Locke

Gannet Institute Commencement Celebrates Class of Graduates

The Gan nett Institute held its commencement yesterday morning with high literary standing. Dr Gannett announced the school’s thirty fourth birthday and prosperous condition. The program included vocal and instrumental music and an ode by a graduate. An address was delivered by Rev Jonathan Edwards and diplomas were conferred on Jennie Lawrence Coe Durham Alice Esther Fuller Minnie Garrison Joffrey Elizabeth Vanderbelt Myers and Mamie Doxtator Torbert.

Gannett Institute Gannett America Jonathan Edwards Jennie Lawrence Coe Durham N. H Alice Esther Fuller Wilton Minnie Garrison Joffrey Columbus Elizabeth Vanderbelt Myers Chicago Ill Mamie Doxtator Torbert Dubuque

Corporations Formed In Boston and Westfield

Yesterday at the secretary of the Commonwealth office new corporations were recorded. Shreve, Crump & Low Company is formed for the importation manufacture and sale of gold and silver articles and jewelry with capital of 300000 shares 3000 in total. Benjamin Shreve president W P Shaw treasurer. Westfield Hotel Company creates a hotel at Westfield with president D M Weston treasurer Frank Ward. Thorndike Literary Institute of Boston organized for social literary and benevolent purposes. Logiers James E Gallagher treasurer J Allison.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Shreve Crump & Low Company Capital Benjamin Shreve W.P. Shaw Westfield Hotel Company Westfield D. M. Weston Frank Ward Thorndike Literary Institute of Boston James E. Gallagher J. Allison

Taft Hosts Rubber Clothing Trade Dinner at Taft's Hotel

The United States Rubber Clothing Association held a dinner yesterday at Taft's Hotel in Point Shirley. Attendees included representatives from New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Cleveland and other Western points, with Mr. John D. Vermeule chairing. Taft personally attended, reinforcing his noted fish and game dinner reputation as the larder was well stocked. Trains run from the Boston Revere Beach Lynn line with direct coach connections to the house.

United States Rubber Clothing Association Taft Point Shirley New York New Jersey Chicago Cleveland John D. Vermeule Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad

Massachusetts Press Association Excursion Plans Seven Day Trip

The nineteenth annual excursion organized by Raymond and Whitcomb travels through Saratoga Lake George Lake Champlain the Adirondacks and Ausable Chasm. Depart Boston July 6 return July 11 for seven days at a total cost of 25 dollars. A large number have signed up.

Massachusetts Press Association Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Saratoga Lake George Lake Champlain Adirondacks Ausable Chasm Burlington Rutland Boston

Music Hall Promenades Offer Ideal Evening

The promenade concerts at Music Hall draw large crowds thanks to perfect ventilation, pleasant surroundings, fine music, and a well stocked buffet. Tonight Otto Roth will perform the Wieniawski polonaise for violin amid a varied, bright program.

Music Hall Otto Roth Franz Kneisel March Pawlof Zampa Herold Furstensteiner Bilse Sylvia Delibes Rubinstein Wieniawski Langer Galop Lion Chase Kellar

Straws From State Street Feature Atchison Market Shuffle

The April statement sparked heavy selling with Atchison stock sliding to 83% before recovering to 84. Evans and others fueled the rally as Chicago lines weighed reduced Chicago St Paul rate talks continue. Grand Trunk stockholders meet to discuss contracts and a potential Great Britain steamship link. St Paul & Duluth stock debates loom over Omaha extension. New York & New England adds a Washington to Bar Harbor Pullman service, linking to routes via Palmer Worcester Portland, anticipated popular with western travelers.

Atchison Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co Evans Europe Car Grand Trunk Railway Great Britain New York & New England Worcester Nashua Rochester Portland Bar Harbor Boston New York White Mountains

Composed Principally of Raw Beef and Duffy’s Whiskey Cure

A promotional claim describes a tonic composed mainly of raw beef and Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey. It asserts it cures early consumption, builds tissue, boosts strength and vitality, improves color, and stimulates appetite, claiming unmatched tonic and blood-building properties.

Duffy

Miss Clara Barton Addresses Lasell Seminar y Students

Yesterday morning Miss Clara Barton president of the National Red Cross Association spoke on its history and aims to the young women of Lasell Seminary, delivering a talk that commanded deep interest.

Clara Barton National Red Cross Association Lasell Seminary

Lasell Seminary Rooms Nearly Booked for Next Year

At Lasell Seminary for Young Women in Auburndale rooms are nearly filled for the year beginning September 20. Electric light is favored as a study light, signaling a shift in study conditions.

Lasell Seminary For Auburndale

Amusements listings in Boston show varied evening programs

The Boston program page lists Annette the Dancing Girl at the Amusements section with evening shows at 8. Jim the Penman and Tete appear at Hollis Street and the Boston Museum rounds, while Kellar performs at the Grand Opera House. Mascotte is scheduled for 2 pm and 7:45 pm at Cyclorama 541 Tremont Street. Gettysburg battle and Christ Entering Jesu s are noted in cultural venues with a promenade concert at Music Hall in the evening.

Boston Garnet Annette Jim the Penman Hollis Street Tete Boston Museum Kellar Grand Opera House Mascotte Cyclorama Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg Ucultural Hall Christ Jesus Music Hall

Auction Sales Today and Friday Details

Auction listings show horses by C T Walker at 10 30 a m and ponies by Moses Colman Son at 2 p m today. Friday features unclaimed freight at 10 30 a m by Lewis J Bird Co and paintings at 3 p m by Leonard Co.

C. T. Walker Ponigs Moses Colman & Son Lewis J. Bird & Co Leonard & Co

Marriages Listed for June in Various Cities

A column of marriage notices dated early June lists couples in Cheyenne Cambridge Weston Boston and more. Notable pairs include Paul Brewster and Jessie Barkwell Charles Cox and Mary N. Lawrence Edward Guthrie McInnes and Mabel Fol som William H. Gay and Mary Sullivan Joan Kebler and Emma Abbot Kebler Aquilla Rich and Mattie Mullen William H Stuart and Ada Parsons Winfield Shedd and Myrtie Cook Edward O Thorndike and Ida Chase Nathaniel Walker and Helen Dunklee.

Brewster—Parkwell Cheyenne Wyoming Paul VII Brewster Jessie Barkwell Cox—Lawrence David Gregg Charles V. Cox Mary L. N. Lawrence Edson—Hadley Cambridge Jr. Parker George Franklin Edson Henrietta Augusta Hadley Freeman—Case Weston Mass Chries F. Annsell James G. Freeman Boston Caroline Sumner James B. Case Gay—Sullivan E. Edmunds Wihiliam H. Gay Mary ¥. Sullivan Kebler Abbot Westford George N. Young Joan Abbot Kebler Denver Col Emma John W.W. Abbot McInnes-Folsom C. A. Bartol Edward Guthrie McInnes Mabel Hool Folsom Rich—Mullen Charles A. Skinner Aquilla B. Rich New York Mattie D. Mullen Pire Ida M. Chase Walker Dunklee Phillips Brooks Nathaniel A. Walker Helen Frances Dunklee

Death notices list burials across Massachusetts on June dates

In North Brookfield and Southboro on June 4, deaths include Zabiah Burke widow of Richard Burke aged 70 years 3 months. Other notices show William Child Cambridge June 5 aged, and Sadie E. Waters East Boston June 6 aged 81 years 8 months. James A. P. Pen ane vat Jamaica Plain June 5 aged 27 years. Robert Weir Boston June 6 aged 78.

Bemis North Brookfield Sorthboro Masa Zabiah Richard Burke Cambridge William Child Greenwood Newtonville Trade Adelbert An Kane Atlan Ark HH. Puisom Somerville Ewy Sadie E. Aters East Boston June & Sr Boston Robert Weir

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