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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1887
Page
1
Military bodies and bands press for fresh uniforms with a self measure guide, illustrated circulars, and colored plates. A sample book will be mailed to band leaders nationwide. April brings peak work, so local groups should order at least a week in advance to ensure on time delivery.
The property sits on high coastal land with harbor views in Nahant. The 17 room mansion includes billiard and music rooms and is finely furnished. A 10 room cottage can be rented with or separate from the house. Also a stable ice house bath house granary bowling alley water supply and 40 acres. Apply to G W Simmons Boston or Walter Burgess 118 Devonshire Street Room 4.
An advertisement urges readers to insure life with Provident Savings Life Insurance Company. President Sheppard Mans announces $10,000 coverage at under $120 per year on a typical age, with proportional amounts available. Masters of Emery, Agents, 78 Devonshire Street, Seaton, provide full information.
The President appointed the Interstate Commerce Commission members Judge Cooley of Michigan William R Morrison of Illinois Augustus Schoonmaker of New York A F Walker of Vermont and W A Bragg of Alabama Colonel Lamont reports the President health is good.
The House of Commons begins a heated debate on coercion as the government outlines policy and faces possible dissolution threats. Berlin marks Emperor William's birthday with celebrations while the Ameer calls for a holy war against Russia.
Rainy colder weather dominates the day as rail commissions hear Master Mechanic Richards. Lectures include Babu Mohini Mohun Chatterjee on righteousness and Rev Minot J Savage on Lowell and the Biglow Papers. A tenth annual ball honors Richardson’s Orchestra and the Roxbury Guards mark 108 years.
The Supreme Court reversed the Circuit Court of Appeals and ruled the will of Wilbur F Story valid including the Chicago Times. The challenge argued Story was not of sound mind at the time of making the will.
In Lexpos March 22 report, William Henry Smith argues for urgent passage of Ireland law reform aimed at enforcing order amid alleged crime and terrorism. Morley disputes claims, cites crime data. discussion outlines government land plans and a two part reform including coercion and tenant relief, with broader land purchase measures to follow.
The Emperor appeared at 11 in parade uniform with silver epaulettes and scarlet facings, saluting crowds. Prince Bismark and General Von Moltke joined him as Berlin lit with rose lights and 500000 people moved in orderly crowds. The Empress attended a later soirée with Prince William, appearing frail beside the Emperor.
Prince Bismarck assures Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria Hungary that Germany seeks pacific policy and 1887 peace. Berlin streets fill with royal guests and crowds as the emperors and their allies receive congratulations amid processions, church services, and illuminations. The day features a royal salute, decorations, and a betrothal announcement for Prince Henry and Princess Irene of Hesse.
London reports Cabul dispatches claiming the Ameer circulated printed circulars to Kohistan tribes urging a tohad against Russia. He denounces the Czar, cites Turkish Islamism, and says Russian troops push forward while Afghan cash shortages fuel discontent in Herat garrison amid alleged Russian spying.
A list of patent grants issued to New England inventors includes Hiram R. Adams Boston for venting railway cars, George F. Atwood Swanton, John Beattie Jr. Westport, and many others across states like Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire and Maine. The report also profiles notable jurists politicians and lawyers such as Thomas McIntyre Cooley born 1824 and the careers of William R Morrison August Schoonmaker Aldace F Walker and Walter L Bragg with brief biographical highlights.
The Amherst College Alumni Association of New York debated endowing a Beecher memorial professorship at Amherst College. Aimed at creating a 85000, endowing the physical culture chair now held by Dr. Edward Hitchcock, the plan received support from President Seelye. A committee led by Charles H. Parkhurst was formed to develop fund-raising steps for the next meeting.
A bomb was thrown into Jeffrey's Hall in Quebec tonight through a broken window during a Salvation Army prayer meeting. The blast wrecked the front of the building and seriously injured two or three attendees.
President Cleveland announced five appointees to the interstate commerce commission. Thomas M. Cooley of Michigan heads the list for six years. William R. Morrison of Illinois serves five. Augustus Schoonmaker of New York may accept for four. Aldace F. Walker of Vermont for three. Walter L. Bragg of Alabama serves the short term. Schoonmaker and Walker’s selections surprised observers.
The subject settled in Alabama after the war and became law partner to General Morgan for years. He was a leading Democrat in the state, serving as national delegate, presidential elector, and member of the Democratic National Committee. In 1881 he was named president of the Alabama State railroad commission and held the role for four years.
Washington March 22. Secretary Whitney presided as bids were opened for 1310 tons of steel gun forgings and 4500 tons of steel armor plate. Bethlehem Iron Company bid on both items, with Cleveland Rolling Mill also bidding armor plate. Prices range from 851 513.90 to 1 897 240 for forgings and 8 610 70 50 to 4 021 560 for armor plate.
Senator Cockrell, head of the committee probing executive department business methods, has extended inquiries to the State War and Navy departments. He asked for information on public business conditions, clerical force needs, and related particulars. He also visited the War Department for interviews with bureau heads.
Washington March 22 Colonel Lamont reports no reason for concern about the President's health. Cleveland weighs less than on arrival in Washington and takes regular exercise, appearing in perfect condition.
Washington lists pension actions for New Englanders across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts including original restorations increases and reissues. Notable names include Hannah Whitmore Fort Fairchild Togus Albert Berry Henry Randall Leo Strout Charles Morse Jason Griffin and Narrows towns cited such as Suncook Whitefield Montpelier Rutland Lynn Brookline Danvers and Worcester.
At a special meeting of Cleveland & Canton railroad preferred stock holders 42 000 shares voted in favor of a mortgage to widen the line. The vote failed to reach two thirds, and the meeting adjourned to May 12. In Columpus Ohio the Supreme Court granted the attorney general’s move to try the quo warranto case against the Blood directors for alleged fraud at the last election.
In New York on March 22 ex Alderman Cleary faced cross examination as he defends claims about a Broadway road franchise. Dougherty pleads for innocence while Nicoll and Justice Barrett lay out the trial’s pressing questions and jury instructions amid a crowded courtroom.
A. H. W. Carpenter, named postmaster in New Bedford today, is 56, from Middlebury Vermont, and a lifelong Democrat. A prominent merchant tailor, he has run for multiple State offices and is well known locally for his broad connections.
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