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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1887

Page

5

Pension dodge fuels debate on war substitutes and relief bills

Washington reports a senator dismisses a proposed pension bill for men who paid substitutes during the war. He argues the bill would repay private funds spent on substitutes, appealing to those in hardship, while noting many pension measures have circulated in Congress in recent years. The senator says he filed the measure for later review.

Washincton Sprcrar Congress United States

Interior department flooded with rental offers for ICC quarters

Wasnameron March 29. The Secretary of the Interior is deluged with applications from people who own houses to rent to the interstate commerce commission. Rents range from 500 to 5000 dollars. Locations include Capitol Hill and other areas. A saloon keeper offers the floor overhead. Lamar may leave quarters to the commission. Members have not arrived. Judge Cooley travels from Chicago tomorrow. Bragg Schoonmaker and Walker expected Thursday. Colonel Morrison seeks to meet new associates and start work.

Lamar Judge Cooley Chicago Messrs Bragg Schoonmaker Walker Morrison

Cleveland looks healthy says Sackett after visit

Postmaster John B. Sackett of Buffalo, who spent hours with Grover Cleveland, asserts the president has looked healthier in ten years and appears fit for twenty more years of active life, disputing Sowers' view that lack of exercise endangers him.

Cleveland Washington Oe Sowers John B. Sackett Buffalo Post Grover Cleveland

Chicago man seeks secretary post on interstate commission

Washington March 29 Special Talbott of Chicago applied for the secretaryship of the interstate commission. He owns a railway paper and is viewed as pursuing free advertising rather than genuine public service, following a junket with Mexican editors two years ago.

Washineton E. H. Talbott Chicago Interstate Commission

New England Inventors Patents Listed in Washington

A Washington list approves patents for New England inventors across diverse fields. Names include John R. Back Worcester tool support for lathes Charles W Bradford Thorndike cutting apparatus for mowers and many others from Boston Worcester Lynn and Concord with inventions ranging from water closet apparatus to electro magnetic cut off and distribution systems.

New England Washington Speciau John R. Back Worcester Charles W. Bradford Thorndike William Bunting, Jr Boston George D. Burton New Ipswich N. H Samuel Cabot Rufus Bd. Carr William T. Carroll Lincoln E. Chace Freetown Mass Willard E. Clough Brookline Edward Duffy Pawtucket Frank M. Edmunds Franklin Falls Analdo M. English Martin R F. N. Ethridge Lynn Albert CC. Fairbanks Joseph W. Flagg C. R. B. Clafflin, Jr Frederick A. Fowler New Haven C. Hermon French A. T. Gifford Hopedale Daniel P. Grenty Concord Warren E. Haynes Eleuterio C Hernandez John Holmes Orlando Jenness Mariana ‘T, Jones Robert M. Keating Springfield Jeremiah Keith North Middleboro Elton P. Kendall Barre Cassius M. Radford Lemuel B. Sawyer Nowell F. Sawyer Bradford Thomas W. Shepherd Peabody George W. Skanks Chelsea Elihu Thompson John

Inventor Patents Arc Lamp and Firearm Improvements

A set of notes lists Tregoning of Hartford and Francis B. Wallis of Everett with electric arc lamp ideas, and Henry Weeden of Boston with a trap. It includes a barrel catch device for revolvers and a brush by James A. Williams of Boston, noting firearm accessory concepts and related gear.

Tregoning Hartford Francis B. Wallis Everett Enry Weeden Boston Daniel K. Wesson Springfield James A. Williams Brush

Pensions for New Englanders List Names and Increases

Washington lists pensions for residents across New England and nearby states. Names include Ruth C Han son Bangor Maine and Charles R Gove Kensington New Hampshire with original and increased payments. many others spanning Maine Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut areas.

Washington New Kensington William Alexander Plymouth Vermont Ira V. Williams Braintree Thomas T. Snell Enosburgh Massachusetts Carolina R Daniel M. Joyner Westfield Harrison G. O. Nye Ee Bedford John P. Swain Wakefield Thomas Joyce Charlestown Richard Branwood Increase Worcester Rhode Island Daniel Bray Mapleville

Appointment of Fourth Class Postmasters and Recorder Trotter’s Recovery

The Postmaster General appointed fourth class postmasters Charles Hoxie Olneyville Merrimacport Massachusetts William H Colby Merrimacport Mass Joshua F King West Hawley Mass James W Foster Bath N H Frank T Nash New Haven Mills Vt Condition of Recorder Trotter is improved tonight with strong hopes of recovery.

Current Capital News Washington Charles Hoxie Olneyville William H. Colby Merrinacport Mass Joshua F. King West Hawley James W. Foster Bath N. H Frank T. Nash New Haven Mills Recorder Trotter

Camp Meeting Association vs Idlewood Lake Steamer Rights

Two Salem men with permits from Wenham and Hamilton sought to land a small steamer at Idlewood Lake near Asbury Grove. The camp meeting association claims control within a certain distance of their grounds and has forbidden operation. The involved Methodists plan to run the boat to test the association’s authority.

Salem Asbury Grove Camp Ground Hamilton Wenham Idlewood Lake Idlewood Grove Camp Meeting Association

Famous Authors Readings at the Boston Museum

A large audience is promised for the Authors Reading at the Boston Museum tomorrow afternoon led by Professor Charles Eliot Norton. Participants include Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Julia Ward Howe Oliver Wendell Holmes George William Curtis T B Aldrich James Russell Lowell Edward Everett Hale W D Howells and T W Higginson.

Boston Museum Itterati Charles Eliot Norton Samuel L. Clemens Julia Ward Howe Oliver Wendell Holmes George William Curtis T. B. Aldrich James Russell Lowell Edward Everett Hale W. D. Howells T. W. Higginson George W. Cable Northampton Sarah O. Jewett G. W. Cable John G. Whittier Charles Dudley Warner California Samuel Clemens Mark O['wain New Haven Holmes Aldrich Potiphar Bennet Street

McMurtie Arraigned on Embezzlement Charge in City Hospital

James A. McMurtie was arraigned in municipal court yesterday on charges of embezzling 294 dollars at City Hospital where he served as caulaver an assistant. He disappeared in January with money and valuables. held in 500 dollars for the grand jury at the April session of the Superior Court.

James A. McMurtie

Lewis Paine and Titcomb Ogilby Marriages in City

Notices announce marriages in the city with Rev. George W. Brooks performing Joseph Lewis to Eliza A. P. Titcomb and Edward J. Jones presiding at Charles P. Titcomb to Edith A. Ogilby.

Lewis—Paine George W. Brooks Joseph Lewis Eliza A. P. Titcomb- Ogilby Edward J. Jones J. P Charles P. Titcomb Edith A. Ogilby

Obituaries Gathered From Cambridge to Roxbury

A list of death notices dated March 25 to March 29 from communities including Winchester Cambridgeport Eliot Boston Winthrop Dorchester Somerville Peabody Belmont Cambridgeport Roxbury Stoughton North Reading Newark and Egleston Square. Names include Mrs Caroline Abbott Mary Anshelm Carrie Bartlett Thomas Bartley Margaret Bennett Mrs Mary Blake John Fenelon Joseph Hodgkins Edward Holbrook Rebekah Jacobs Joanna Kendall George Morse Abigail Paine Rev Ray Palmer Abigail Pierce Daniel Putnam and Joseph Wiggin with ages ranging from 1 year 5 months to 80 years.

Anshelm Cambridgeport Mary John H. Anshelm Bartlett Eliot Carrie A James W. Bartlett Bartley Boston Thomas Bartley Bennett Margaret Bennett Blake Winthrop Mass Cole Jilial Gertrude E Henry G. Cole Cotter Thomas Cotter Farwell Waltham Emily Farwell Fenelon Somerville John J. Fenelon Hodgkins Dorchester Heart Gee Joseph E. Hodgkins de Holbrook Cambridge Edward Holbrook Jacobs Peabody Rebekah King Jacobs Warren M. Jacobs Kendall Belmont Joanna A Jonas B. Kendall Morse George E. Morse Paine Roxbury Abigail E Abraham C. Paine Palmer Newark N. J Ray Palmer Pierce Stoughton Abigail B. Pierce Putnam North Reading Daniel F. Putnam Wiggin Egleston Square Joseph Wiawtnaaoad

Five-race challenge proposal tests America's Cup plan

The America's cup committee of the New York Yacht Club met to consider Royal Clyde Yacht Club's challenge for the Thistle with Mr James Bell's backing. They virtually accepted the challenge but rejected extending to five races.

Mr. Bell New York New York Yacht Club James D. Smith G. L. Haight William Kubsam Charles Haight Royal Clyde Yacht Club Etruria Glasgow Desingee Bird New York Yacht James Bell Thistle United States of America Clyde Custom House G. L Watson Shagead Bell Beaver Webb George L. Schuyler Lloyd Phenix Phenix William York Sandy Hook the Hook

Benefit concert at South Evangelical Church West Roxbury

Last evening a charity concert at South Evangelical Church West Roxbury supported Roslindale accident victims. Performers included Maggie Cone Allsbury Sarah Willeatt Sadie Whittemore Minnie Marshall Avon Saxon Louis Miller Rudolf King Paul Schindler J Dudley Hall. a large audience enjoyed a program of fine selections and a substantial net proceeds total was expected.

South Evangelical West Roxbury Roslindale Maggie Cone- Allsbury Sarah E. Willeatt Sadie H. Whittemore Minnie Marshall Avon D. Saxon Louis Miller Rudolf King Paul Schindler J. Dudley Hall

Boston Theatre and City Venues Show Schedule

Daily theater listings across Boston venues include Hollis Street Theatre with The Gypsy Baron by the Conried Opera Company at 2 and 7:45 pm, Park Theatre staging Prince Karl with Richard Mansfield, and Howard Athenaeum presenting Taken From Life at 2 and 8 pm.

Boston Theatre Variety Hollis Street Conried Opera Company Boston Museum Magistrate Globe Theatre Wilson Barrett Park Theatre Richard Mansfield Prince Karl Howard Athenaum Life Aftenoon Eliou Theatre

Auction Schedule Highlights Art and Real Estate Listings

On Thursday at 3 p.m. paintings by Noyes and Cobb & Co. are offered, with stocks by R. L. Day at 11:30 a.m. and Francis Henshaw at noon. Damaged drill by Horatio Harris at 11 a.m. and art collection by Leonard & Co. at 10 and 12 a.m. Also real estate by S. R. Knights at 3 p.m.

Noyes

Overcoats Offered In Finest Materials And Fine Finish

The text touts coats crafted from costly materials with superior finish. It notes lower priced grades are well cut and assembled as if from a custom tailor, emphasizing quality and value.

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