Next Commission Without Applicants for Pacific Railways
Washington reports the next commission to investigate Pacific railways will have three members paid 750 dollars monthly. Only one applicant exists, a Georgia man with no railway knowledge, but seeks the role for practical insight. If extended to 1888, each member could earn about 15,000 dollars.
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Pacific Railways
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Congress
Interstate Board
Navy officer named U S representative to Paris Astronomical Congress
Lieutenant A G Winterhaller of the naval observatory will represent the United States at the International Astronomical Congress in Paris starting April 16. He sails March 31 on the Lessing for Cherbourg and after the meeting will inspect observatories in London Kew Greenwich and Hamburg.
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Winterhaller
Lessing
Cherbourg
London
Kew
Greenwich
England
Hamburg
Germany
Storm disrupts telegraphic service from Boston to Baltimore
A severe storm yesterday caused a near shutdown of telegraphy north of Baltimore. Despatches sent from Boston last night were routed to New York then by rail to Baltimore and re telegraphed south, arriving at addresses only today.
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Washington
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Ten Million Dollar Bond Redemption Called
The acting Secretary of the Treasury issued the 148th call for redemption of the 3 percent bonds of 1882 totaling 10 million dollars. Principal and accrued interest are payable May 1 1887 at the U S Treasury Washington with payments by original numbers only and three months interest due at presentation.
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Wasuineros
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
Washington
Pensions Listed for New England and Nearby States
Washington reports pension actions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with increases restorations reissues and new awards. Names include Charles K McDevitt Albert F Dearborn Dennis Mahoney M Louise widow of George Butler Stephen D Smith Henry F W Little Lemuel Richard Joel E Whittemore William A Blake Paul C Davis Timothy Downey Abel C Bliss Patrick Fay Mary Ann widow Frank A Varse James Matteson Edward Brothers and others.
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New
West Lynn
William A. Blake
Hyde Park
Paul C. Davis
North Andover
Timothy Downey
Plymouth
Abel C. Bliss
North Adams
Patrick Fay
Wakefield
Rhode Island
Mary Ann
Frank A. Varse
Newport
James Matteson
Lafayette
Edward Brothers
Providence
Bath wraps and sandals classified as wearing apparel
Boston customs question on bath wraps imported for bathing. Samples show Turkish towelling with heavy worsted embroidery, chief value. Acting Secretary Fairchild rules classification as wearing apparel of every description composed wholly or in part
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Washieton
Boston
Treasury Department
Department
Fairchild
Tariff Details For Wool Imports Highlighted
A report notes that wool and worsted are dutiable at 40 cents per pound and 85 percent ad valorem as part of tariff specifications. The article emphasizes the duty structure and its impact on trade and pricing.
Indications On Tongue River Indians Starvation Rumor Debunked
Commissioner Atkins reports Agent Upshaw says no Tongue River Indians under that agency have starved and rations are being drawn. Secretary Manning’s successor likely not named before April 1 with Fairchild a candidate. The labor import act delays unresolved as Treasury adapts regulations. Mrs. Cleveland unveils Dolly Madison portrait for charity at Washington City Orphan Asylum.
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Princeton Foot Ball Association to form new league with Harvard Yale
At a mass meeting in Princeton College officers were elected and a plan advanced to withdraw from the intercollegiate league and join Harvard and Yale in a new compact league. A resolution supported by R B Bradford instructed delegates to withdraw Princeton and form a league with Harvard, and with Yale if possible, to draft bylaws and rules by May. Wesleyan College and the University of Pennsylvania would be excluded from championship games but play exhibitions with them.
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Foot Ball Association
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J. R. Barr
William J. Cook
Harvard
Yale
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Larkin
Baseball Nine
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Wesleyan College
University of Pennsylvania
Beverly Divided Over House Vote on Division
News of the House vote in favor of division brings gloom in the centre of town while Farms supporters rejoice. A division committee member says the Senate will likely concur and a general celebration may follow if the bill passes.
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Beverly
Senate
John J Murphy Pardoned In Secret Action
John J Murphy of Gloucester was pardoned from a three month liquor charge by order of the county commissioners on a probation officer recommendation. He posted a $5000 bond to abstain from unlawful acts, while a portion of his building was raided as a bar-room the day of his release, sparking public indignation.
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John J. Murphy
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David F. Low
Niel
Lynn
Edward Heffernan
Douglass
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Smith’s Hotel
Main Street
Second Y M C A Convention in Peabody
The second convention of the Northern district Massachusetts Rhode Island Young Men’s Christian Association met in Peabody with J B Wilson chosen as chairman and E Duryee as secretary. Reports from six associations were heard and papers on spiritual life, church value, association methods, secular agencies, and needs were presented. An evening gospel meeting followed a raise service led by Rev A H Lamb.
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Lawrence
W. G. Jillard
Amesbury
T. T. Hazlewood
Haverhill
L. W. Messer
Cambridge
W. C. Jillard
R. M. Armstrong
A. H.lamb
D.D
Boston
Case
Salem
Rhode Island House Indefinitely Postpones Constitutional Convention Bill
In Providence on March 23 the Rhode Island House indefinitely postponed a constitutional convention amendment by 45 votes to 12. The House also passed a separate article proposing that general election electors in April 1889 and every tenth year thereafter vote on whether to call a constitutional convention by 52 to 2.
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R. I
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House
Growth of a Great House Expands to New Line
The oldest carpet house in America, dating to 1817, extends into upholstery, with John H. Pray, Sons & Co. presenting a vast, freshly brought stock since March 1. The firm, a leading importer in Boston, leverages seventy years of growth as it expands its enterprise.
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America
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Boston
Recital by Max Heinrich and Margaretha Kirpal Delights Bumetead Hall Audience
In Bumetead Hall yesterday afternoon the second song recital by Max Heinrich and Margaretha Kirpal drew a large attentive audience. Heinrich offered Schumann Jensen and Schubert songs with earnest vigorous delivery and refined expressiveness. Kirpal sang Schubert Lassen Goring Thomas and Scharwenka pieces with moderate brilliance. The two Spanish songs by Jensen contrasted with the German program and showed notable success. Heinrich’s rendering of Ventecho Murmurador pleased for its smoothness and movement, earning enthusiastic recalls and an English ballad encore. Kirpal’s contributions were interesting though not brilliant.
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Margaretha Kirpal
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Heinrich
Mr. Osgood Presents Popular City Concert
The concert under Mr. George L. Osgood in Music Hall drew a large audience. Soloists Miss Gertrude Franklin and Miss Sopha Hall, tenor Mr. Jules Jordan, violinist Leandro Campanari, pianist Carlyle Petersilen, the Campanari quartet, and a 175-voice Boylston Club mixed chorus performed seven club selections with notable skill.
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Leandro Campanari
Carlyle Petersilen
Campanari
Boylston Club
Bazzini
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Henselt
Dvorak
Raff
Miss Franklin
Rossini
Gounod
Noel
Miss Hail
Mr. Jordan
Morgan Henderson wedding unites New London pair in Cambridge
At 244 North avenue Cambridge, George Seth Morgan of New London and Josephine Etta Henderson were married by Rev. William S. Apsey D D. The ceremony drew about a dozen relatives. After a breakfast the couple traveled to New York and the South. A reception is planned for April 4 at 244 North avenue and they will reside in New London, Crocker House, on Wednesdays after April 10.
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North Avenue
Cambridge
George Seth Morgan
New London
Conn
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Change in Greek department brings Wright from Johns Hopkins
It is announced that Dyer and Croswell will depart from the Greek department. Professor J. G. Wright of Johns Hopkins University will take Croswell's place. Croswell heads to New York to run a girls' school once led by Mr. Brierly. Dyer remains until next year. The Hasty Pudding Club plans performances in New York at the Metropolitan Opera House on April 1 and 2 with proceeds to the university crew. A proposal for a university athletic clubs union is being considered to unite the crew, nine, football eleven, and other teams. a meeting will be held soon.
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Croswell
J. G. Wright
Johns Hopkins University
New York
Brierly
Harvard
Hasty Pudding Club
Metropolitan Opera
Sixth annual report of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The sixth annual MSPCC report details 859 new cases involving 2095 children, 877 with alienating fathers, 565 with temperate mothers, 261 with no fathers, 349 with no mothers, 391 with a parent in prison, 66 illegitimate, 766 placed in homes or institutions, 1533 old cases reinvestigated, 4206 total children involved, 6801 under investigation, 310 court cases for neglect or related offenses, and 240 cases outside Boston.
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Corinthian Yacht Club adopts improved bylaws and facilities
In the absence of the commodore Vice Commodore Palmer presided at the Corinthian Yacht Club meeting at Young's last evening. The club announced reuse of the Marblehead Neck building, enlargement of the house, new billiards and pool rooms, and probable restaurant for members. The bylaws and sailing rules were amended and the entire constitution adopted.
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Wheelmen Election of Officers for Suffolk District
Ballots sent for Massachusetts division officers of the League of American Wheelmen. Voters pick chief consul and district representatives. Nominees from Boston and Roxbury include H. W. Hayes and W. H. Emery. ballots due to Sanford Lawton in Springfield before April 10.
Real Estate Sales by Auction and Marital Alliances
SALES BY AUCTION. TODAY. Real estate Samuel Hatch and Co. 12 i. HEIDERMAN ALEXANDER In this city March 13 Rev R Lasker Isaac Heiderman to Sophia Alexander. LUNT WHITCOMB In Medford March 23 Rev Dr Wellman Herbert A Lunt to Miss Jennie W Whitcomb. MORGAN HENDERSON In Cambridge March 28 Rev Dr Apsey George Seth Morgan New London Conn to Miss Josephine Etta Henderson Cambridge MOULTON LONG In this city March 20 John L Converse J P William G Moulton to Lottie Long. THORPE DIGRAFT In this city March 8 N J H Gunning Thomas K Thorpe Jr to Nellie yeGratt.
Deaths in the Boston Area March 22
Obituaries list Lyman Abbott Thomas G Bradford Mary D Crawford Julia I Curtis Collin Cady William Gardner Samuel L Kimball Sarah A Kimball Abbie E Lyner Charlotte W Snow Catherine Sheehan Horace B Wilbur among others with ages and last residences noted. Some mourners mark widows or widowers and final resting places are implied.
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Hastings
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Chelsea
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Joseph A. Kimball
Lyner
Melrose
Abbie E
John Lyner
Snow
Woburn
Charlotte W. Snow
Daniel F. Snow
Boston
Sherhan
Boston Highlands
Catherine
John M. Sheehan
Wilbur
Horace B. Wilbur
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