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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1887

Page

2

The Ethical Import of Darwinism by Schurman

Jacob Gould Schurman presents a study distinguishing science from moral speculation in applying Darwinism to ethics. He analyzes evolution as it relates to instinct, environment, and the questions of absolute right and wrong, offering a thoughtful contribution to evolutionary literature.

James Martineau Martineau Darwin Herbert Spencer Schurman Jacob Gould Schurman New York Charlies Scribner’s Sons Boston Laughton, Macdonald & Co Price

Bribery Findings Split in New Hampshire Senate Probe

The New Hampshire Senate committee’s majority report concludes several bribery attempts occurred targeting members including Morrison Reed Bean Lathe and Cram with offers ranging from $500 to $5000. The minority disagrees in part with findings on Worcester and others. Legislation to curb railroad passes and punish bribery attempts is urged as both reports head to the House.

Clarence W. Dodge Concord Hazen WA. Baker Boston City William J. Reed Westmoreland Woodbury Durgin Manchester Joseph W. Bean Derry Bean Durgin F. S. Moseley Franklin Worcester Senate Railroad Committee Moseley Alfred Quimby James W. Lathe Charles Sanborn London Frank E. Cram Pittsfield Fred A. Barker United States New Hampshire Phenix Hotel Edward A. Watkins Walpole Frank Jones Alonzo 8. Lang Alton Phenix Coos County Lang Langs Moses Spofford Danville Jones Spofford Josiah Calef Barrington Stillman Merrill Dorchester Merrill Reed Lathe Cram Worcester C. F. Stone Messrs Morrison Page Branch G. W. Stone Bens Lang Watkins Merry Colby G. W Baker Calef Representative Lathe Representative Bean Webster

Reception for Rev Leighton Parks at Hotel Brunswick

The Rev. Leighton Parks of Emmanuel Church was hosted by his parishioners last evening at the Hotel Brunswick before his year abroad. Mrs. Parks missed the event due to illness in Philadelphia. A summer island sanitarium appeals for funds raising $1000 to finish summer operations and cover winter care. many donors from individuals and Boston-area groups are listed.

G. M. Randall Morse J. M. Bragg James Proctor Zenas Sears, Jr R. McM. Gillespie W. E. Matthews, Jr J. C. Inches H. Radclyffe F. A. Leigh J. Skinner D. R. Whitney C.F. Fairbanks J. H. McCollum M.D F. H. Smith G. L. Gillespie A. D. McLellan C. W.turner J. D. Ball H. W. Williams M. D T. Remick B. R. Curtis N.S. Myrick A. A Lawrence J. L. Thorndike E. Jewell E. J. Lowell J. F. Brooks R. J. Monks J.S. Allan C.F. Perry E. P. Beebe A. Roteh A. T. Perkins C. B. Amory Nutt A. S. Morse G. H. Edwards E. H. Warren J. G. Purdon N. Browne G. L. Osgood J. Wallace D. C. Robinson B. S. Pray W. W. Kellett Z. Sears W. Read H. Abbot J. W. Clark W. T. Glidden G. B. Chase D. C. Griswold A. J. Bigelow H. Fabens L. B. Bailey CG. Clark F. A. Davis Mr. Parks Holy Land Orient Parks Emmanuel Parish John F. Nichols Emmanuel George Zabriskie Gray D.D Episcopal Teological School Cambridge William Lawrence Episcopal Theological School Ambridge Charles C.tiffany Zion Church New York J. Lewis Parks Trinity Church Middletown Conn Percy Browne St. James’s Church Roxbury David William S. Langford Board of Missions Henry Codman Potter William R. Huntington Grace Church Frederick Dan Huntington Central William Kirkus Church of St. Michael and All Angels Baltimore Ethelbert Talbot Wyoming Idaho Winchester Donald Church of the Ascension Benjamin Henry Paddock Massachusetts John Williams Connecticut Protestant Episcopal Church Phillips Brooks Boston Roland Cotton Smith St. Peter’s Church Beverly Eliphalet N. Potter Hobart College Alexander H. Vinton All Saints’ Church Worcester William N. McVickar Church of the Holy Trinity Philadelphia William Wilberforce Newton Stephen’s Church Pittsfield Leverett Bradley Christ Church Andover Leighton Parks Hotel Brunswick Emmanuel Church Transatlantique Helen Williams Boylston Street Rice F. H. Story B. Gookin H. P. Arnold L., A. Shattuck Children’s Island Lowell Island Salem Harbor H. C. Haven Beacon Street BE. A M. K. Abbot Elizabeth C. Agassiz Alice Thomas Allen F. L. Ames Francis I. Amory Fanny C. Bigelow Horatio Bigelow George H. Kinney William Bliss C. J. Blake P. Blake, Jr Cheries P. Bowditch J. Ingersoll Bowditch S. E. Bradley J.C. Braman Brattleboro William Brewster A. F. Brown John Bryant A. A. Burbank M. E. Cabot Henry Callender H. H. Carter Ebien G. Cary W. B. S. Clymer Mary L. Cochrane Cordeiro Cohasset Cosmian Hall Sunday School of Florence Mass S. D. Cotting Lucy C. Crehore H. $. Cunningham C. A. Curtis George Gardner H. Gardner W.S. Glidden J. H. Hecht C. P. Hemenway Harriet L. Hemenway G. R. Hichborn BP. Holbrook O. W. Holmes S. H. Hooker J. R. Hooper R. C. Humphreys Franklin Hunt Hollis Hunnewell Richard J. B. S. Jackson Jamaica Plain E. 3. Johnson F. K. Jones E. B. Kendall M. Day Kimball J. E. Lovering Manton Miss Manton EB. T. Mason Henry Mason E. R. Mayo James Means J. H. Means Charles Merriam Caroline Merriam G. H. Meyer G. V. L. Meyer E. D. Miller William Montgomery R. M. Morse, Jr Alexander Moseley Mr. Vernon F. OC. N L. N Thomas Nelson George A. Newell C. E. Norton T. O Odin Calvin G. Fags H. A. Page K. T. Paine Francis J. Parker John Parkinson Georgiana Parsons L. M. Pea- Rosy R. S. Peabody E. 8. Philprick J. ©. Phillips Dudley L. Pickman Asa P. Potter Louis Cate E. E. Pratt Charles Prince Adelaide Proctor C. P. Putman J. J. Putnam Edmond Gabe Charles E.P F. S A. ©. Salisbury H. Saltonstall W. G. Saltonstall F. R. Sears G. C. Shattuck Francis Shaw Quincy A. Shaw Charles H. Stearns E. Steele R. H. Stevenson Richard Stone Robert Swan E. B. Swan Caroline Tappan George Thacher

Jenny Lind Obituary Highlights a Global Music Legend

The Swedish singer Jenny Lind died after a long illness at 67. Born in Stockholm in 1820, she rose from early hardship to world fame, with triumphant runs in Berlin Paris London and New York. Her marriage to Otto Goldschmidt in 1852 and substantial charitable work in Sweden England and the United States are noted, leaving three daughters and a lasting musical legacy.

Jenny Lind Mme. Goldschmidt Stockholm Count Purke Gemi Mozart Agatha Berlin Oscar Meyerbeer Jorma Silesia Hamburg Cologne Coblentz Copenhagen Leipzig Vienna Her Majesty’s Theatre Alice Maria Amina Her Majesty’s London Reland P. T. Barnum United States Barnum Julius Benedict Theodore Thomas Otto Goldschmidt Boston Fitchburg Station New York Castle Garden Europe Holland Germany England Sweden Liverpool Mendelssohn Royal Academy of Music Leipzig Conservatory Bach Choir

Hon S W Bowerman Dies After Brief Illness

The Hon Samuel W Bowerman a leading Berkshire County lawyer and prominent Democrat died at his Pittsfield home after a brief illness of Brights disease. Born near North Adams he practiced law in South Adams before moving to Pittsfield and served in both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court. He ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1882 with General Butler and was defeated. He leaves a widow and three children.

S. W. Bowerman Samuel W. Bowerman Berkshire County Pittsfield Bright Mr. Bowerman North Adams Adams Williams College Henry S. Briggs South Adams Greeley State Senate General Court Bowerman General Butler Oliver Ames Berkshire

Deaths of E F Packard and M Emmanuel Gonzales

E F Packard of Auburn Maine aged 62 died yesterday. He led the First National Bank of Lewiston and Androscoggin County Savings Bank after shoe making career spanning thirty five years. M Emmanuel Gonzales a noted Peewee man died in Paris after a literary career including Les Frères de la Cote and a stage collaboration with Henri de Kock.

E. F. Packard Auburn First National Bank of Lewiston Androscoggin County Savings Bank Bowdoin College M. Emmanuel Gonzales Paris Henri de Kock M. Gonzales

Louisiana Purchase lecture recalls early American expansion

The New England Historic Genealogical Society held a monthly symposium with Dr. William A. Mowry speaking on "Our First Acquisition of Territory" detailing Jefferson's 1803 Louisiana purchase. Abner C. Goodell Jr. chaired. Dr. William M. Cornell praised the lecture while noting old political passions and the nation’s rapid expansion. A new coin collection was donated by John Harvey Treat, and Walter's memorials on Washingtons were received. a death in Arkansas was briefly noted.

New England Historic Genealogical Society Abner C. Goodell, Jr John Fiske Thomas Hutchinson William A. Mowry Education Henry A. Hazen George H. Moore Lenox Library New York City Mowry Louisiana France Jefferson Dr. Mowry New Orleans Aaron Burr Burr Robert Livingston Paris Livingston Fulton Clearmont Talleyrand James Monroe Virginia Napoleon Napleon Treasury Valley of the Mississippi Britain Gulf England Berthier America Congress William M. Cornell Goodell Cornell Louisiana Purchase Bonaparte Efferson Dr. Cornell Jackson Republic John Harvey Treat Lawrence Syria Edmund F. Slatter Walter George Martha Mary Washington

Flock of Girls and Other Tales for Young Folks

Nora Perry presents rich young heroines in moral tales about courage charity and home life. Notable stories include Dorothy the Tory rebel and Patty outwitting British soldiers, plus Juan and Juanita who endure Comanche captivity and return home. Also reviewed are dog stories by Colonel Knox with illustrations and notes on dog rearing.

Nora Perry Perry Dorothy Patty Boston Gage Juan Juanita Miss Baylor Mexico Texas Thomas W. Knox Colonel Knox Ticknor & Co Frances Courtenay Baylor New York Cassell & Co Estes & Lauriat

Wedding at Aborn residence for Annie L and Frank H Gage

The ceremony took place at 101 Summer Street in the Aborn residence this evening. Miss Annie L daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Aborn and Mr Frank H Gage a salesman in Aborn's shoe factory were wed by Rev Dr J M Pullman pastor of the Second Universalist Church. Lixw Nov 2. Fashionable.

Charles H. Aborn Summer Street Annie L Frank H. Gage

National Rubber Works workers refuse assignee’s plan Bristol

Providence R I November 2 operatives at National Rubber Works Bristol refuse the assignee's proposition. Colonel Colt reported being unable to raise more than 40000 for immediate use. A further conference is planned for next Friday evening.

Providence R. L National Rubber Works Bristol Colt

A Successful House Serves Speculators With Modern Offices

The firm C B Williams & Co operates multiple offices at 28 Congress street 66 Devonshire street 26 Congress square Quincy House and in Lynn. Their premises feature quotation boards chairs newspapers telephones private wires and access to New York and Chicago markets. The Quincy House office keeps patrons posted on markets without leaving the hotel while the 23 Congress street main office handles telegraph and telephone orders nationwide. They avoid interest charges offer sizable margins and run one of New England's largest commission businesses with nearly thirty staff. All offices connect via private telegraphs and telephones enabling trades to be margined or closed from any location.

C. 8. Williams & Co Congress Street Devonshire Street Congress Square Quincy House Lynn New York Chicago New England

Pyle's Pearline Adurges Papers Reader Awareness

A fragment urges readers to learn more about Pyle's Pearline through newspaper notices. The item hints at consumer information and promotional messaging without detailing results or dates.

Who Wrote Shakespeare The Curious Debate Sparks Interest

The article contrasts the Shakespeare authorship controversy with other doubts, praising inquiry as a driver of progress. It cites Ignatius Donnelly and a Bacon cipher claim, then pivots to advocate Warner’s kidney-based remedy as a broader solution, deeming the authorship debate trivial in light of medical advances.

Thomases Lord Bacon Shakespeare Ignatius Donnelly Warner

Democratic Caucuses in Boston Nominate General Court Representatives

The Democrats of Boston are to assemble in ward rooms on Friday November 4 1887 at 8 p m to nominate candidates for the General Court. Meetings follow city ordinances and Democratic bylaws with ballot voting and a check list. Per order Thomas J Barry president Edward F Reilly secretary.

Boston General Court Democratic City Committee of

Musical Publications Offer New Piano Collections

Oliver Ditson & Co. markets piano music and monthly records in Boston. Auctioneers R. L. Day & Company list stock and estate items with free appraisals. Public sale on Wednesday and Saturday features varied shares and bonds.

Auction Catalog Listing Various Bank Stocks and Mills

A historical auction list from Francis Henshaw & Co detailing shares and bonds for sale by trustees including entries for Suffolk Cordage Co Northern RR Co Hamilton Milling Co Merrimack Mfg Co Nashua Mfg Co Cocheco Mfg Co United States Hotel Co Salem Gas Light Co Boston Wharf Co Amoskeag Mfg Co Maine 6s and Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe issues. Also notes subscriptions for Boston Gas Syndicate and various other securities with quantities and issuing banks.

Central Mimang Co Essey Company Poston Belting Co Divy Blackstone Nat'l Bank Nat'l Exchange Bank Continental Nat'l Bank Milton China Mfg. Co Adm Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Pembroke Mills Lansing & Northern Do. Port Saco & Ports Conn. River Rd Maine Central Somerville Horse Rd Boston, Concord & Mont Pfa West End Street Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co Lombard Investment Co Boston Gas Light Co Cambridge Gas Light Co Bay State Live Stock Co de Lansing & Northern State of N. H Eng. Mort. Sec. Co Aitchison Lawicuug Tlarallton Woollen Mills Tanags Steam Cotton Co Leton. M’fz Amilton Wig Co Merrimack Mfg Washington Mills Nashua M’fg Hill M’fg Cocheco Mfg West End St. Ry Somerville RR United States Hotel Co Salem Gas Light Co Boston Wharf Co Amoskeag M’fs Franklin Co Lewiston Uyv Nesta de Mass. Mutual Insurance Co Po Washington Insurance Co American Insurance Co Boston Gas Syndicate Saginaw Oe Western Maine Portland Water Co Atchison, Top. & Sante Fe L- G Parquet Houghton & Ontonagan Lowell M’fg Co Coste Mills

Brookline Gas Light Co Shares Sold At Offer

On Wednesday November 887 by offer of Pireeters 1000 Brookline Gas Light Co shares were offered for sale. The transaction reflects market activity in this utility firm and the deal details are recorded for the period.

Pireeters Brookine Gas Light Co

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NEW Books Rwo New Hampshire Senate Committee T. A. Watson William F. Wharton Whitman Edward Whitney Edward Wigglesworth Thomas Wiggesworth R. ©. Winthrop J. H. Wolcott A. F. Woodworth Fidelia Wright Louisiana’s Purchase THE NEW England Genealogical Society Oliver Faulker County Ark Pyle City OF Thomas J. Barry Edw F. Reilly Musical Publications Jensen Bargiel Rubenstein Seiss Tollaender Godard Liszt Becht Schumann Ditson & Co Oliver Ditson & Co R. L. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Hoeoms Boston Stock Exchange Richards & CO John G. Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & CQ White St Townsend & Montant Leonard Stree R. Knights & CO Washington St East Newton Street A. P. Pierce Snow & Co., Commission Merchants and Auctioneers North Market Street Keston Almeria Stealth Scythia Aurania Stamford Jamaica Long Wharf Horatio O Harris State Street Norseman Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Salerroom Gale Warren Avenue Samuel Hatch & Co Albany Street Wareham Street Asl Eers Washington Street Flenrietta Vorenberg County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Henrietta Voremberg Leopold Morse Border Street East Josiah Johnson Prince Rogers Harvey Rogers Orpha Putnam Joan W. Locke East Boston Company Godfrey Morse Simmons Custom House L.saltonstall, Colector Francis Henshaw & CO Wenuesac Hares Suffolk Cordage Co Do Northern RR. Co Ares Howard Nat'l Bank Do Boscon Nat'l Bank Naunkeag Nat'l Bank Salem Salem Bank Aton Wecasvi UY Do Middlesex Co Hyde Park Atchison, Top Sante Fe KR Plains Amoskeag Mfg. Co Berlus St. Elmo Ose
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