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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1889

Page

5

California Trotting Stock Sales Close in New York

The California trotting stock sale closed in New York on March 8 with high attendance and strong prices. Over two days the total rose to $200,175 at an average of $183.47, led by Robert Bonner purchasing Catharine, a two year old bay filly by Sidney, for $8000, among many other consignments to buyers in Boston, Brockton, Hartford, Philadelphia and beyond.

New York California Robert Bonner Catharine Sidney Trebizonde Stamboul Elwood J. C. Ware Wareham Mass Midnight Sydney Guadaloupe T. Conlin Boston Mariana B. F Byydney Mary J. H. Schultz Brookn Lynny A. Johnson Brockton Alicia Wilkes Uy Wilkes Alice Clay Iller & Sibley Franklin Penn Woodford Wilkes Guy Wilkes Woodford Queen A. J. Welch Hartford Conn Melrose J. W. Daly Mount Kisco N. Y Rosa A. J. Hamilin Buffalo Rosalee M.patterson Almont Rosaline Hugh O’brien Lady Imas Dr. T. J. Yarrow Philadelphia Delmas Wilkes Tady Delmas George H. Hicks Derby Orma Samuel McMillen Lanche G. VD. Otis Eading Era Wilkes Guy_ Wilkes Huntress F. C. Fowler Moodus Reta Wilkes Bay Out Poughkeepsie Drew Wilkes Mollie Drew Charles Bassain Igo Wilkes Bay View Maid J. Wage White River Junction Black Ally Murdock United States Irdock Texas Nebraska Minnesota Middle New England Massachusetts American Medical Association British Medical Association

Big fires rage in multiple cities across March 8 reports

A Louisville blaze gutted Kleinhaus & Simonson's clothing houses on West Market Street with Market Street casualties among firefighters. Losses reach 435400 with multiple insured and uninsurable items. Other towns Slater Missouri Corry Pennsylvania Baltimore New Haven and Charlestown report separate fires causing significant property damage and insurance claims.

Louisvitue Kleinhaus & Simonson West Market Street H. Strauss H. Victor Newcomb New York Strauss W. P. Churchill Newcomb Churchill Kleinhaus & Simonson and Newcomb Strauss’s Slater Corry Penn N. W. Hull & Co Battimore North Gay Street Norton D. Banks New Haven Conn Bowditch & Prundden Baltimore Morton D. Banks North Gay Street

Franklin Library Restricted Book War Over Robert Elsmere

The Franklin Library, privately run yet publicly supported, faced a clash as four teen copies of Robert Elsmere were donated by unknowns. Director Rev. William Thayer objects to circulation, calling it an attack on Christianity. The dispute surfaced March 8.

Robert Elsmere Franklin Franklin Library William Thayer Wallack

Weavers Vote to Strike After Arbitration Visit

Faux River reports a mass meeting where weavers vote to strike next Monday morning after the state board of arbitration arrived and, after hours awaiting a committee that did not form, held talks with the board of trade before leaving disappointed.

Faux River State Board of Arbitration Board of Trade

Market quiet then weak as Samoa news spooks investors

New York trading paused after AP reports of Samoa difficulties. Bear activity persists from Chicago amid short interest in Granger stocks. Local copper, railroad, and mining shares show limited movement with cautious outlook into May and June.

New York Associated Press Samoa Chicago San Diego Atchison Parkinson & Burr Gay Corn Belt

Rhode Island House OKs Fifth Amendment Re submission

In Providence on March 8 the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill to re submit the fifth prohibitionary amendment by a 41 to 25 vote.

Rhode Island Providence R. I House of Representatives

Theatre Listings for Boston Venues This Afternoon and Evening

Haunting mix of plays operas burlesque and variety listed across Hollis Street Boston Museum Park Theatre Globe Boston Theatre Howard Aileen Grand Opera House. Shows include Antony and Cleopatra Rosedale School for Scandal Erminie New American Opera Company Fat Men's Club with matinee at 2 and evening performances at 7 45 or 8 as scheduled.

Hollis Street Boston Museum Grand Overa House Fat Men’s Club Rudolph Aronsen Comic Opera Company Erminie New York Casino Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins New American Opera Co Gustav Hinrichs Maschera New American Opera Company Howard Athenium Star Specialty Company H. H. A. Beach

Paintings by Leonard & Co and Fruit-Snow & Co Schedule

Readable items show Leonard & Co paintings at 3 p.m. today and Snow & Co fruit at 1 p.m. Monday. The notices specify exhibition times and consignor names for upcoming viewings.

Leonard & Co Fruit—Snow & Co

Marriage Celebrations in Cambridge and Chelsea

At Cambridge on March 6, Rev Henry Hinckley of Lynn joined Curtis Davis Noyes and Carrie Belle Frasier, both of Cambridge. At Chelsea on Feb 28, Rev S W Sample united E G Schoonmaker of Ansonia Conn with Anna Littlefield of Chelsea.

Noyes Frasier Cambridge Henry Hinckley Lynn Curtis Davis Noyes Carrie Belle Frasier Schoon Littlefield Chelsea S. W. Sample Schoonmaker Ansonia Conn Anna Littlefield

Death notices from Boston area on March dates

Obituaries list multiple individuals with locations and ages including Helen Kreese 65 Winter Park Florida Lela Clark 26 Winter Park Florida E Page Davis 84 Bedford Massachusetts Susan Gardner Ellis 76 Andover Lucy P Eaton Boston Dr James F Harlow 69 Mt Auburn Chapel Joel H Sanders 68 Boston Highlands Ella Starratt 35 Somerville Emeline Laura Stevens 16 West Medford Caroline Smith West Medford Vernal R Stedman 74 Cambridgeport Ebenezer W Thwing 87 Brighton funeral for Harlow at Mt. Auburn Chapel Sunday 3 pm

Breese South Boston Helen A David Kreese Clark Winter,Park Fla Lela Gentry Harry B. Clark Davis Bedford Mass E. Page Davis Ellis Andover Susan Gardner Nathan Ellis Eaton Lucy P. Eaton Harlow Quincy Point James F. Harlow Mt. Auburn Sanders Boston Highlands Joel H. Sanders Starraty Cambridge Ella L D. W. Starratt Stevens Somerville Emeline Laura Stevens Smith West Medford Caroline Smith Stedman Cambridgeport Vernal R. Stedman Thwing Brighton Ebenezer W. Thwing

New Spring Goods From Macular Parker Custom Dept

Macular Parker & Company announces Spring Goods from its Custom Department. Garments are handcrafted in in-house shops by skilled workers with long service. Customers should select materials and place orders early to ensure timely delivery, as delays have occurred in past springs. Gentlemen are invited to preview the stock and see the large variety of goods.

Cushing Process CO Washington St Boston

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