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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1888

Page

2

Copyright Act Draft Readies Changes to International Works

The article discusses amendments to section 4956 of the Revised Statutes governing copyright. It outlines requirements for authors to deposit copies or descriptions of works with the Library of Congress before publication, and the processes for importation restrictions and penalties. The act, effective July 1, 1888, includes provisions on translation rights, publication of multi volume works, and the handling of foreign editions. The Senate adjourned at 5 o'clock.

United States Librarian of Congress Washington District of Columbia Aeposit Senate

Tariff debate moves on with Cobden Club debate and Endicott note

Washington May 9 Senate joint resolution passes funding the U S participation in Brussels exposition. Mr Cogswell denies Endicott ever joined the Cobden Club while outlining tariff issues. House in committee on tariff bill as Morrow attacks free lumber and raisin duties. Various Republicans and Democrats clash over protectionism and free trade with Cantandan rhetoric and references to Garfield and Murat Halstead.

Washington Russell Massachusetts Senate United States Brusses Belgium Cogswell Woodburn William Endicott, Jr Boston Republic Cobden Club William C. Endicott House Morrow California British Columbia Hooker Mississippi Pennsylvania Randall Kerr Iowa Houk Tennessee New South Mr. Randall Carlisle Morrison Wise Virginia Endicott Nevada Kennedy Ohio Democratic Party Kentucky Louisiana Republican Party Party Mills Boutelle Maine Garfield Murat Halstead London Cyrus Field Cobden Westminster Greenwich America Cincinnati London Times Canada

Cobden Club views on tariffs and historic leaders

In dialogue with Frank Hurd and Henry Watterson, the writer argues protection harmed paper markets and cites Cobden Club membership as a learning aid. He recalls London customs, praises Thiers and Bismarck for protection, and critiques Democratic tariff stance. Garfield is noted as a Cobden Club member. the House adjourns at six.

Frank Hurd Henry Watterson Hird Watterson London Cobden Club M. ‘Thiers France Bynum Indiana Garfield

Detroit and Chicago baseball stumbles noted in May results

Detroit loses to Boston amid poor fielding and Kelly muffing a fly. Chicago beats Washington with heavy offense as Greening struggles and Krock solid. Indianapolis and Pittsburgh games show high drama with runs, homers, and pitching shifts. Philadelphia tops Pittsburgh as Henderson falters late.

Detroit Kelly Bostons Detroits White Rowe R. Bil. PO A. Ber O White Hornung Twitehell Johnston Hanlon O'Rourke Bennett Sawders Conway Hostons Brouthers Wise Nash Sutton Richardson Krouthers Ganzel Morrill Boxtons Isy Conway Decker Cubs Washingtons Greening Chicagos Krock Senators Hoy Washington R. R A. E. Ryan Lug Oo Sullivan Shoch Pettet Wilmot Anson O O'Brien Vieffer Myers Wil'’mson Irwin Burns Deasley Daly Donnelly Pfeffer Sullivan Ryan Williamson Valentine Indianapolis Ind Healy Conn Keefe Ewing McGeachy Bassett

Manchester Nine Regain New England Lead in Quick Game

In a brisk hour thirty minute contest Manchester defeated Salems in a pitching and fielding sharp showing. Doyle at shortstop starred with nine assists and Ray, Hines, and Goodwin stood out for their clubs as Manchester bounced back to top the league.

Manchester N. H Manchesters Klausman Clarke Salems Staik Doyle Ray Hines Goodwin Worcester Ney Lynns Orcesters Callahan

Question of Policy for Grant to House of the Good Shepherd

At a finance committee hearing a proposed $10,000 grant to the House of the Good Shepherd sparks debate over religiously affiliated charities. Proponents argue it saves state costs by rehabilitating women, while opponents warn against sectarian funding and constitutional limits on public aid to religious schools and institutions.

Committee On Finance House of the Good Shepherd Kennedy Stillman B. Allen Committee On Public Charities Grand Old Commonwealth Foley Corporation of the Good Shepherd Darwin E. Ware Commonwealth Ware George S. Hale Penitent Females’ Refuge Portland Street North End Female Orphan Asylum Children’s Aid Society Society For the Suppression of Vice Law and Order League Industrial School For Girls Dorchester Sisters of the Good Shepherd Boston Berkshire Peatient Females’ Refuge Phillips Brooks Clarendon Street Hale Massachusetts Slaters Sisters of Charity Centre Street Linwood Square Norfolk House Heath Street S. R. Knights & Co Washinton Street

Railroads Report Strong 1887 earnings and expansion notes

The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe directors report 1887 earnings rose to 18.46 million from 15.98 million in 1886, driven by freight and passenger income. Net earnings reached 8.05 million. track rentals and land receipts lift total to 8.83 million. Dividends totaling 4.47 million paid in 1887 and early 1888. Miles operated rose to about 3,016 with large capital investments for rolling stock, real estate, and new lines including Chicago routes and California gauge. The note highlights light crop impacts, rolling stock shortages, and throughput gains from auxiliary lines. The company’s total mileage exceeds 7,580 miles under Atchison control, with a 75 million dollar capital stock and 48.8 million bonded debt at year end. The St. Louis & San Francisco reports its own 1887 results, showing sizable gains in gross earnings and dividends. The California Southern and other Kansas lines push expansion, with miles in operation rising to 1,211 by Jan 1, 1888.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Southern Railway St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company Atchison Land Department Atchison and Southern Kansas California Atchison, Topeke & Santa Fe Kansas Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Chicago Chicago, Kansas & Western Lines Chicago, Santa Fe & California Railway Atchison Southern Kansas Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Californian Central Atchison Company Union Strong Aitchison Company California Southern Railroad Company St. Louis San Francisco Wileaxe

Spring apparel sale at Macallar Parker & Co

Spring overcoats suits and trousers ready for immediate selection at the establishment of Messrs. Macallar Parker and Co No 400 Washington street. Goods were made in the firm's work rooms and are of the best design and finish. The department for boys youths and children's clothing and fur furnishing goods is fully stocked and the enterprise is meeting with marked success.

Messrs

Reunion recalls 1851 Legislature and its coalitions

Members of the 1851 Massachusetts Legislature reunite at the Revere House. The gathering honors the era when Free Soil and Whig factions formed a coalition to elect Nathaniel P. Banks speaker and Sumner US senator, amid a decade of political realignment before the Civil War.

Revere House Senate Free Soilers House Free Suilors Nathaniel P. Banks George S. Boutwell Charles Sumner United States Henry Wilson Caleb Cushing Benjamin R. Curtis Anson Burlingame Sidney Bartlett Henry J. Gardner William Claflin William Aspinwall Frederick O. Prince Jacob Sleeper Moses Kimball John Mills George Boutwell Alexander Day J. B. F. Osgood N. F. Safford Edwin Mansfield Ivers Adams Chas. W. Cushing Clement Willis Samuel Clark John Grindley Samuel Warner Charles Endicott Nathaniel P John Edgell H. J. Gardner Robson J. Hunt Simeon Fisher J. P. Johnson Daniel Needham Oliver Smith James M. Keith Daniel Saunders George S.boutwell Nathaniel Doane the Treasury Massachussetts Democratic Party Whig Party Free Soil Party U Union Massachusetts Commonwealth Gardner N. P. Banks William Clarlie General Banks Sumner Charles Theodore Russell Cambridge James M. Usher John Branning Lee William Winne Burlington Stephen G. Allen Groton Banks

Duffy's Formula Promoted in 19th Century Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Duffys Formula as a beef and malt whiskey tonic that cures early consumption helps tissue growth increases strength vitality and color. It promises a bottle by express prepaid if the local druggist lacks the product and provides Rochelle ter New York as the sender.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y Express

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