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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1888

Page

5

The Vice Presidency Plans for Stevenson-Downing Appointment

Political factions debate the appointment to the vice presidency as Flax and Hemp press for a central Pacific argument spearheaded by Pweed. Key figures name potential successors and outline strategic positions for the forthcoming decision.

Stevenson Downing Flax and Hemp Pweed Central Pacific

Washington Dcts on Black Stevenson in Illinois Fight

In Illinois political maneuvering supporters back General Black for Vice-President with Stevenson for Governor. Reports say Judge Lambert Free may resign as minister to Belgium to run, while Secretary Fairchild approves a construction supervisor nominee after Freezer’s reformist approach. The flax and hemp meeting in Boston faces tariff questions as duties on raw materials are debated.

Washinctron General Black Illinois Colonel Morrison Black General Stevenson Stevenson Lambert Free Chicago Belgium Northern Ebbett House A. R. Turner, Jr Ross,Turner & Co Boston Ludlow Manufacturing Company Stevens Linen Works United States Turner Massachusetts Charles F. Wyman Robert B. Storer & Co Ioston George W. W. Dove G. H. Toer Andover

Cambridge Aldermen adopt Main Street paving order and department rule

In Cambridge last evening an order to pave Main Street from Lafayette to Central Square was adopted. An ordinance amendment prohibits appointing or retaining in the fire department any person who is not a legal voter or city employee after December 1, 198%. A concurrent order was sent to the finance committee to revise city ordinances at an expense not exceeding 1500 dollars.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Main Street Lafayette Central Square Finance Committee

Speakers to Advocate Tariff Reform in South Framingham

Ex-Assistant Attorney-General Harvey N. Shepard of Boston and William F. Plummer of Newton will address the public this evening in South Framingham, arguing in favor of tariff reform.

Harvey N. Shepard Boston William F. Plummer Newton South Framingham

Mrs Grant Replies in Grant Badeau Case Denial of Joint Work Claim

Mrs Grant denies that the plaintiff expected never to write a history of General Grant’s campaigns and disputes Badeau’s claim of revising Shiloh Vicksburg and part of Chattanooga. She says Grant returned to New York in 1884, notes Badeau’s role as amanuensis, and seeks dismissal for failure to complete work.

New York Grant-Badeau Grant General Grant Badeau

New Electric Car Successful Trial in Cambridge

The Hewins electric car, using the patented motor of William L. Stevens, ran from Cambridgeport to Harvard Square and back, reaching speeds of twelve miles per hour. President Whitney of the West End road and Colonel E. H. Hewins witnessed a smooth ascent of Broadway and a swift return, with Whitney expressing keen satisfaction and hope that electricity can overcome its obstacles.

Hewins Cambridge Whitney West End E. H. Hewins George W. Hebard United States Electric Light Company William L. Stevens Cambridgeport Broadway Harvard Square Kirkland Street Whitney Spree

California Southern December 1857 and market notes

The California Southern statement for December 1857 shows gross earnings 162 471, operating expenses 115 567, net 46 904. Yearly totals give gross 1 498 225, expenses 906 495, net 692 730. March 1855 weekly gross approx 23 573 due to strike. Market remarks discuss Reading decline, Bell Telephone, and bond purchase bill inflation concerns amid cautious sentiment.

California Southern

Browning Club Meeting Highlights Reading at Brunswick

Professor Carson of Cornell read The Flight of the Duchess and three shorter poems at the Browning Club meeting in Brunswick yesterday afternoon. Colonel Higginson presided and thanked the reader, announcing that George Riddle would read The Blot on the Scutcheon at the next gathering.

Browning Club Brunswick Professor Carson Cornell University Colonel Higginson George Riddle

Boston Theatres and Sights Mixed Schedule of Shows

Amusements listing shows across Boston venues with matinees and evening performances. Dolores Rag Baby Madame Modjeska A Dark Secret The New Danites The Bells of Haslemere Battle of Gettysburg at Cyclorama and Tremont Street venues.

Boston Poeatre Dolores Hollis Street Mme. Modjeska Globe Theatre Howard Athensum The Livening Museu Mane Bells of Haslemere Grand Opera House Tremont Street Gettysburg

Auction Schedule Notice for Various Items

A newspaper auction list shows items like etched pieces by Leonard & Co at 3 p m and dining room fixtures by S 2k. Other sales include horses carriage equipment by Albert Slowe & Co at 11 a m and stocks by R L Day Co at 11 30 a m. Thursday sales cover real estate and personal property by E A Gay at 10 a m and furniture by Leonard & Co at 10 a m.

Leonard & Co Knights & Co Albert Slowe & Co Jérighton R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co I. Frult Horatio Harris Thea E. A. Gay

Bonaventure a Charming Tale of Ambition and Hope

The Boston Times praises Bonaventure as Mr. Cable’s finest finished work. The central figure and supporting cast unfold a story of ambition, love, disappointment, and victory with touching simplicity. Reviewers call it noble and masterful in character painting.

Boston Herald Cable Philadelphia Bulletin New York Journal of Commerce

Death notices from Ipswich to Newtonville March death list

Obituary page lists numerous deaths with ages and dates across Ipswich Boston East Boston Jamaica Plain Nantucket Charlestown Barnstable Cambridge Marblehead Norwood Nowataree Newtonville and others. Entries include Charlotte Andrews 2 p.m. funeral, Martha P Anthony 50, Otis Brewer 78, May Gertrude Brogan 3, Augustus Wesson Canfield 12, Catherine J Collins 23, Seneh Crane, Patrick J Cullen, Emeline Slade Cushman 78, James Doherty, Patrick Dolan 45, Eliza Dunn 78, Jerusha Gardner 87, Winnifred C Gaughren 12, Roxana Howe 79, Elijah Lewis 7, Patrick Linehan 67, William B. McFarland 36, Augusta Moore 25, Gertrude Morse 10 months, Alice G Sears Marblehead, Bernard Remmes 60, Kimfty Sears Nowataree, Elizabeth Robbins 87, Elizabeth Wor, Mrs Elizabeth Goold Hoyt writer death note, Elizabeth Worcester Newtonville 27, burial private with services at home and carriages leaving Boston at 1 20.

Gardner Nantucket Jerusha A. Gardner Gaughren Winnifred C James Mary Howe Charlestown Roxana Ilowe Jonathan Howe Lewiss Barnstable Elijah Lewis Linehan Margaret Jeremiah Linehan McParland William B. McFarland Moore Caimbridgerort Augusta S. M. Moore Allston Oeene Highistics Gertrude Albert Mary Morse Rea Rare Ceeveerert Charles &. Raymond L. Raymond Westboro Mass Se Eaty Remmes South Boston Weat Sixth Street Bernard Remmes Roi Marblehead Alice G Iter Margaret A. Ropuine Rowhins Norwood Elizabeth C. T Robbins Thurston Robbins New Fane Windham County Sears Nowataree Kimfty E David Sears Goold Hoyt Cambridge Cette Jose H v Matthew J Naliie A Worcester Newtonville Mare O Cat Elizabeth Boston

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