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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1887

Page

5

Illness of James M. Trotter Grows Critical in Washington

In Washington the recognized time on K street near Twenty first is marked by a pneumonic illness affecting James M. Trotter. Doctors Cook, Reyburn, and Lincoln hold a consult. at 11 pm slight improvement noted but the patient remains critically ill. Mrs. Trotter and household await further word as the 48 hour window nears.

Wasumaro Specrar Jmes M. Trotter K Street Twentyfirst Street

Secretary Mannings Successor Named in Brief

Washington March 25 The President is expected to appoint a new Secretary of the Treasury early next week Manning’s resignation takes effect Friday. Favor falls on Mr Fairchild who is aligned with the President on financial policy and enjoys broad support. Some Western figures push for Mr Clarence Cook Cincinnati banker, while Speaker Carlisle declines.

Manning Washington Sprecrau Mr. Fairchild Fairchild New York Treasury Graves Whelpley Jordan Carlisle Clarence Cook Cincinnati

Ex Senator Camden Predicts Resumed Battle in Extra Session

Washington reports ex senator Camden back from West Virginia says the senatorial fight will be resumed when the legislature convenes in extra session next month. He notes bolters in several districts held meetings urging unity with the caucus nominee, but cannot predict any effect due to stubbornness among bolters.

Washington Camden West Virginia

Biography of Stanton by Gorham to be Published

Lewis H. Stanton of Morris Minnesota has engaged George C. Gorham to write an authorized biography of Secretary Edwin M. Stanton. Gorham will use private papers letters and other sources. The work aims to reveal unpublished history and should be finished in about two years.

Stanton Washington Lewis H. Stanton Morris, Minn Edwin M. Stanton George C. Gorham Senate Gorham

Big Pension List Shows 257137 Claims Pending

Washington March 25 The commissioner of pensions reports 257,137 applications awaiting adjudication with about 6,000 new claims weekly and roughly 2,500 final adjudications. The list includes granted pensions for residents across New England and several states with originals, reissues and increases awarded to named individuals and cities.

Washindon Commissioner of Pensions Secretary of the Interior New England Laine Hiram Ellis Belfast Hebron M. Wentworth Gardiner Samuel K. Stetson Lincoln Job Kelley North Herman Joseph C. Crobie Togus Ole Hanson Sherman Mills New Hampshire Mirick Burgess Winchesie Eeenter Levi F. Colbath Dover Joshua Lunn Stark Increase Ira Eeid Z W. van Ness Littleton Andrew J Bryyes Small East Tilton Charles C. Howard Hopkinton Vermont Oscar Preston Northfield Henry F. West Andover Chauncey Carpenter Granby Harrison W. Raynor Jeffersonville Massachusetts Julia Charles F. Smith Maynard Adelisa Perry Worcester Christian Christofferson Boston James T. Holmes Norwood George M. Pike Lynn Joseph 5. Cook Whitinsville Francis W. Wood West Bridgewater Benjamin F. Aines William Graham Haverhill James Armstrong Chelsea Rhode Island Charles C. Vars Providence Patrick T. Kenna James A. Miller

Old Case Settled Over Mail Bag Injury Suit

The Court of Appeals affirmed the $8,000 judgment for Olney L. Carpenter against the Boston and Albany Railroad, for injuries from a mail bag thrown from a car by a postal clerk eleven years ago in Chatham. Including costs, the railroad pays about $9,500.

Albany, N. Y Sprcr Au Court of Appeals Olney L. Carpenter Boston & Albany Railroad Company Carpenter Chatham

Harwich man arraigned in arson and horse theft case

William Nickerson of Harwich was arraigned in court yesterday for setting fire to Seth Morse’s barn and stealing a horse from the premises. He pleaded not guilty and was held to $1000 bail for his appearance Monday.

William Nickerson Harwich Seth Morse

Angry Canadians oppose Boston control of Newfoundland trade

The Halifax correspondent reports The Critic condemning Intercolonial railway management. It cites a Montreal Trade Bulletin editorial showing Boston shipments to St John s Newfoundland rising while railway rates favor Boston and cut West trade. Flour merchants say the government ignores their protest as rolling stock shortages force Montreal refineries to land at Boston. Sir Charles Tupper is aware of the issue.

Haufax Srecrar Intercolonial Railway Montreal Trade Bulletin Newfoundland Boston St. John’s West Montreal Charles Tupper

Union Railway Terminus Planned at Morrisania

A prominent railroad official reveals a proposed vast union railway terminus at Morrisania West Chester County to serve New York Jersey City and neighboring lines. The project envisions buying thousands of acres for a world sized depot and switching yard with bridges across the Hudson at Washington Heights and forming a joint stock company to own lands bridges tracks and buildings.

Aupany Spectau Morrisania West Chester County New York City Hudson River New York Jersey City Weehawken Hoboken Points Hudson Washington Heights

Cornell to Open New School of Pharmacy in September

A March despatch reports Cornell University will add a school of pharmacy alongside its law school. The program spans two full college years and includes analytical, pharmaceutical toxicology, and microscopic botany studies in addition to standard pharmacy subjects.

Aupany N. Y Spectau Cornell University Pharmacy Analytica

Protest Meeting At Faneuil Hall Against Coercion Act

A Monday April 4 meeting organized by the Irish National League will be held at Faneuil Hall to oppose the proposed coercion act in the British House of Commons. Governor Ames will preside with staff, Senate President Boardman, and House Speaker Noyes. Mayor O Brien will introduce. Various political and religious leaders have been invited to attend and many have signified plans to be present.

Irish National League Faneuil Hall House of Commons Ames Boardman Senate Noyes House O’brien Hoar Dawes Collinns Morse Lodge Covering Moseley H. Bernard Carpenter Bartel A. A. Miner Connarty McKenna Barry A. J. Teeling Saltonstall John E. Fitzgerald John Boyle O’reilly

North Bennet Street Industrial School Meeting Plans

At the upcoming meeting in the school building next Monday Rev. Phillips Brooks Dr. Samuel Eliot and Rev. Brooke Herford will speak. Visitors may view carpentry printing shoemaking dressmaking cooking classes from 7 to 9 PM along with library, military drill and gym activities for youth and young women. The growth now reaches about 1400 people plus vacation school and a $5000 annual appeal is urged to supplement current funds. total monthly cost about $1000. Managers include Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw Miss Ellen Mason Miss L. B. Pingree Miss Pauline Shaw Miss L. M. Peabody M I Hersey Mr. F. W. Chandler Mrs. Francis S. Fiske secretary Mr. Tucker Daland treasurer.

Friends of the North Bennet Street Quincy A. Shaw Ellen Mason L. B. Pingree Pauline Shaw L. M. Peabody M.I. Hersey F. W. Chandler Francis S. Fiske Tucker Daland

Arkwright Club Opposes Freight Tariff Increase

The Arkwright Club of New England mills met at Youngs Hotel to oppose the April 1 freight rate rise and packing discrimination proposed by trunk lines. Charles H Dalton presided. the group adopted a resolution to pursue court or interstate commission actions in cooperation with others. The club pledged to support New York dry goods interests and mobilize members to advance the trade's interests.

Arkwright Club Young’s Hotel Charles H. Dalton New York Merchants’ Club New England Club

Whitney Presses Expert Limits on Bridge Competence

The railroad commission's Dedham inquiry heard testimony on bridge design and supervision. President Whitney defended the bridge's safety while acknowledging no expert contractor oversight and noting Folsom's limited duties. The inquest into Bussey bridge deaths began privately before Judge Howard as evidence accumulates.

Dedham T.P. Lally Whitney Providence Railroad Hewins Williams George Folsom Board of Directors Achorn Folsom Bussey Putnam Providence Road Joseph W. Balch Jamaica Plain Boylston Insurance Company Road Frank Cutter North Attleboro Earl & Prew’s Express James A. Folsom Alleghany Street Boston Carpenters George F. Folsom Philbrick Arthur W. Crosby Institute of Technology Winslow J. Spaulding Roslindale Bussey Bridge Howard West Roxbury

Digestylin Endorsed by Doctor’s Wife for Indistion Relief

Dr. R. D. SMITH states his wife used Digestylin for indistion with beneficial results. Ad promotes the remedy as bold by all druggists at 1 dollar per bottle and by W.F. Kidder & Co. SNORT chemists located at 836 John street, New LOTK.

R. D. Smith W.F. Kidder & Co SNORT John Street New Lotk

Southern progress seen by visiting Dr Green aboard Peabody mission

Dr Samuel A Green reports on four weeks touring Southern cities for the Peabody education fund. He notes rapid growth in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee with Birmingham Atlanta and Charleston showing enterprise. He emphasizes advancing education for blacks and whites and predicts a future where race tensions fade as commerce and schooling expand despite past strife.

Samuel A. Green South Peabody Education Fund Dr. Green Georgia Alabama Tennessee Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Ala Savannah Charleston Archer Cleveland

Harvard Ladies Day Entries Display Varied Events

Harvard Athletic Association lists entries for the first ladies day with participants across sparring fence vault parallel bars and standing high jump. Senior team includes Sampson Sterne Bowen anchor and junior squad Pease Crocker Baldwin Balch Balch in order with anchors listed.

Harvard Athletic Association W. Austin G. M. Ashe E. W. Grew L. 5. Thayer I. L. Dame F. P. Clement J. W. Slade, Jr T. D. Davidson KE. H. Rogers F. B. Lund A. T. Dudley A. T. Perkins H. L. Clark C. E. Lund E. H. Rogers Rawson R. Dew. Sampson A. EB. Sterne W. J. Bowen E. A. Pease K. F. Crocker C. H. Baldwin F. G. Balch

Pray, Sons & Co Enters Sphere Market With Carpet Line

It will be noticed that John H. Pray, Sons & Co. have not added a department, but have gone into the Sphere on just as they are in the carpet business. Doing this on a large scale, they offer many inducements to purchasers.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Buzzard’s Bay Elizabeth Islands New Bedford Mass New England Robert Barker

Boston Theaters Show Hamlet and The Ratcatcher

Afternoon and evening performances list at Boston venues include Hamlet at 2 and 3, The Ratcatcher at 2 and 7, The Gypsy Baron in Conried Opera at Hollis, Clito at Globe, A Rag Baby at Park, Mattie Vickers at Cea, Siberia at Athenium with matinee and evening times.

Boston Husear Bos’ton antoWn Siberia

Auction Sales Schedule Lists Firms and Times

The notice lists stock sales by auctioneers R. L. Day & Co at 11 30 a m Francis Henshaw & Co at noon Monday and a fruit sale by Horatio Harris at noon.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Horatio Harris

Marriages In City Include Five February Events

Marriages recorded in the city include Edward J. Cummings to Charlotte F McIntire at Wollaston Freighrs March 23 and Pierpont Edwards to Ellen M Johnson in this city. William Perkins to Mary D Colburn both of Manchester New Hampshire and Henry Johan Schemack to Carolina Plannett Roxbury March 20. Job Young to Julia Turner were wed March 23.

Manchester

Deaths in New Bedford and surrounding areas

Notices announce multiple deaths with ages from 17 to 86 across New Bedford Cannes Roxbury Saugus Lenox and Boston. Individuals include Alice Russell Blake William Bray Caroline Field Jeremiah Getchell W H Gray Emma Peterson Nancy Snow John Tourtellott and Salina Andrews.

Field Lenox Caroline Cushing Justin Field George C. Wilde Boston Getchell Jeremiah E. Getchell Gray W. H. Gray Peterson Roxbury Emma M Samuel P. B. Peterson Snow Saugus Nancy Snow Ourtellot John F. Tourtellott

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