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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1886

Page

5

New York Daybook on Hewitt Roosevelt and George in 1890s

In New York the mayoral race and political aftershocks fade as Hewitt is set to take office January first while Roosevelt departs for Europe. George builds a broad labor base, Hawthorne faces critique, and literary circles react to interviews and art exhibitions shaping the city’s cultural scene.

New York Post Lfe Abram S. Hewitt Mr. Hewitt George Hewitt Mir. Hewitt Congress Edward Cooper Theodore Roosevelt Europe Evening Post Roosevelt Will England Miss Carroll Maryland James Russell Sewell Julian Hawthorne Hawthorne Julian Hawthorn Keerly Hawthone Lowell Tis Drag Wthorne Cy Whistler Christ Detore Pilate Munkacsy Metropolitan Museum of Art United States Courtland Palmer Daniel G. Thompson Mia Priancis G. Thurber William ‘Travers Jerome Parke Godwin Andrew Carnegie Charles H. Stebbins Noah Davis Barrett John Sherwood Alys. Burton N. Harrison F. Alp. Barnard Vincenzo Botts William N. Evans Andrew D. White Carter Harrison Chicago Madison Square Garde Cosmopolitan Hall Az Lac Mexico Madison Square Garden Buffalo Bill Steele Mackaye Mackaye Tom Jack Jim Tom Jones Robert Buchanan Sophia Wallack Harry Beckett Wallack’s James Ralston Charles Young Penman Union Square Theatre

Old Time Election Returns and the 1840 Syndicate Plan

In 1840 a Boston press syndicate organized relays of horses to carry election returns from towns to central hubs for rapid statewide publication. Major Horton conceived the idea, Alfred Turner coordinated dispatches, and Col. Greene had prepared town by town tables. The effort produced swift results but the narrator credits Turner and the team for sustaining the operation through a long night of data gathering.

Massachusetts Clarrison van Buren Tippecanoe Tyler Rreene Major Horton Arias Alfred T. Turner Boston Press Boston Atlas Jeague William Schouler Varner Browning Ghent Greene Atlas Office Congress Street My Ee . Turner Supreme Court John Phoenix San Francisco Mission Dolores Turner

Messenger Fotheringh am Charged With Grand Larceny

The Globe-Democrat reports Messenger Fotheringham was indicted for grand larceny and receiving stolen property in relation to the Adams Express car robbery. Two others, Jim Cummings and Richard Ros, face indictments. details trace a long scheme with forged letters, forged signatures, and a boat hiding gear.

Messenger Fotheringhaum St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Joseph Jim Cummings San Francisco Jim Continental Bank American National Bank of Kansas City Fotheringham Express Fotheringhamn Cuba Junction St. Clairles Union Depot Frank James Pinkerton Southern Hotel Circuit Court Hartger Four Courts Jim’? Cummings Richard Ros

Old and New Boston Discusses Histories and Architecture

The Bostonian Society met with strong attendance and elected six new members led by H A Hill chairing. They reviewed rooms and library reports and presented items include a Madame Otis portrait by Healy and an unreleased George Washington letter.

Bostonian Society Harrison Gray Otis Otis George Washington Elbridge Gerry Watertown Samuel Adams New York C. E. Clark The Scourge Tim Touchstone Bos James F. Hunnewell Charlestown Boston Lincolnshire St. Botolph’s New England Old England Sheckfriars’ Hall Old Town Me. Winslow Old Boston

Survival of the Fittest. Pyle 3 Pearline is the Kine of washing compounds

A brief note on Pyle 3 Pearline described as a leading washing compound or “Kine” in a promotional item. The phrase suggests a claim of superiority in cleaning power within a small advertisement.

Fifty Years of Service for Salem Crossing Tender Thomas Dodd

Tonight at Bill Street crossing in Salem Thomas Dodd marks fifty years with the Eastern railroad. Born August 1817 in County Cork Ireland he arrived in America 1886 and began as a tip-cart driver then flagging trains. He recalls major snow blockades and the Bunler Hill dedication era and has twelve children from two marriages.

Thomas Dodd Bill Street Salem Eastern Railroad Ile Baileriffea County Cork Ireland America Swampscott Mill-street Lee Bunler Hill

Noted Debating Incident at Sanders Theatre Displayed Humility

A letter to the editor recounts an extraordinary moment at Sanders Theatre during a celebration. It critiques two common criticisms of long abroad residents and lauds a grand historical occasion where the orator redirected attention from himself to a present figure, provoking admiration from the audience.

Sanders Theatre Annals of Oratory Mer Lowell

National Academy of Sciences Holds First Boston Session

The semi annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences met in Room 14 of the Institute of Technology building in Boston. President Marsh presided as Professor Langley read a Solar Lunar Spectrum paper and Professor Hunt discussed A Basis for Chemistry. The session will continue for three days starting at noon.

National Academy OF Sciences The Institute of Technology National Academy Congress Boston Washington Marsh New York Profesor 8 P. Langley Allegheny Observatory T. Sterry Hunt Montreal

Whitmore set to dedicate new Catholic church Sunday

Archbishop Williams will dedicate the Whitmore church on Sunday. Rev. Father Metrinnis of Jamaica Plain will preach the sermon.

Whitmore Archbishop Williams Metrinnis Jamaica Plain

Government aid to silk culture questioned in editorial

The Post questions a federal appropriation for silk culture arguing the industry is not new and cannot pay. It cites low wages for Italian reelers, high costs, and competition with China, urging focus on cooking and other practical farming to improve yields and livelihoods.

United States China Italy Thomas Wardle Senate House of Representatives California Mississippi Philanthrophists Je“aboy Boerio-boola-ga France Agriculteur Cévenol

Silk culture in France and a failed American experiment

An article discusses the decline of silk culture in France and cites anecdotes from the Chattanooga and West Virginia experiences. It reports failed markets for cocoons, wasted labor, and remarks on the impracticality of silk farming without reliable demand. It notes mulberry trees and silkworms and ends with a critic of costly, leisure-based experiments.

France Chattanooga Tena South Carolina News and Courier Henry Barnwelt Adam’s Run 8. C Phillips iMc Phonograph West Virginia Women's Silk Culture Association Women’ S Silk Culture Association John LD. Cutter

Public Meeting Seeks Reading Room at Mt Bowdo

A Mt Bowden gathering last evening supported creating a Mt Bowden reading room. General Hazard scevens led the meeting, trustees spoke on a delivery station and fund raising, and a five member library committee was appointed for action.

Mt. Bowden C. A. Hall Bradley Shea Jesse Wheeler Bir. Ballou Library Committee W. Adams William Vandervoort Charles T. Bradley George D. Grant Joan H. Burke

Auction Sales Update From Real Estate Firms

Today auction sales list includes Brice S. Evans & Son real estate with 3 p.m., Sullivan Bros. real estate at 3 p.m., Horatio Harig & Co. Damned Egyptian cottons at 2 p.m., Albert Howe & Co. horses. Thursday now Brice St. Evans & Co. real estate at 3 p.m. Samuel Hatch real estate, Horatio Harris & Co. fruit at 12 m.

Brice S. Evans & Son Sullivan Bros Horatio Harig & Co Albert Howe & Co Brice St. Evans & Co Saimuel Hatch Fruit Horatio Harris & Co

Boston Theatre Listings

The Boston stage scene shows Lady of Lyons at night as well as Harbor Lights at the Museum. Wilson Darrett performs at the Globe while Lotta in The Little Detective plays at the Park. Adous and Cearroi offer afternoon and evening shows at Hollis Street and Howard.

Boston

Marriages Record From This City

MARRIAGES. Walker Beale in this city George H Young and John Walker of Reading with Annie Mand Beale of Moston. Holl Rook Seiders in this city Rev Packard Anthony Holbrop Seyders. Partridge Harris in this city Nov 6 by Rev Robert G Secsnsur Charles A Partridge to Swiss Clarence Harris both of Posto. Osborne Long Lynn disas Get 20 by Mariner George P Osborne to Missy Arnis J Longe both of LYNN. Pie ey De Chae ato Susie.

Osborne Long- AP Lynn Get the Mariner George P. Osborne Missy Arnis J Longe Lynn Pie Ey de Chae

Obituaries Notice From Nov 8 Ghost Town

A string of obituaries lists Annie Lovers Nancy Levering Gay Henry Hooper Georges Wadsworth Whitney Emmie L Barnes Evans Sarah Hoye Lurah Lyon Harvey Pierce Thomas Scott and Bundy. Burial details note funeral services in Boston Cambridge Abington and Conroe with dates between Nov 6 and Nov 10.

Ity Annie Lovers Catcher Vo Nancy Levering Gay Tare George Tooprer Herry Mrv Deta Fy Hooper Thiash Boston Wadsworth Georges Wadsworth Whitney Alston Stihinan Wihitey Purnect Cambridge Emmie L. Barnett Evans Cheriestown N. If. Low Peter A Evans Boa Oakham Sarah Mi. Hoye Aveda Know Lyon Cambridgeport Pin Bace Williams Conroe Montgomery County Tiers Shoseny Harvey Pierce, Jr Illy le Vierce Sccott Abinguon Thomas Scott Das Bundy Bendy Aeri So Mel Colnaibus Elock Jf. mi Mary Ee ‘Tighe

Murdocks Liquid Food Endorsed by Medical Societies

Prepared food claims favor Murdock's Liquid Food as superior to all extracts. The essay and discussion before the British Medical Association at Brighton 1886 feature endorsements from medical leaders, noting its acceptance by physicians and hospital results under A. L. Murdock.

Murdock British Medical Association Brighton England American Medical Association Murdockh United States

Annual Meeting Report Highlights Homeopathy Obstetrics

The report from the Chairman of the Section of Obstetrics of the American Institute of Homeopathy was read at Saratoga during the annual LSS6 meeting. It covers results and lists principal milk preparations, grain foods, Pep tenvid foods and Geef extracts.

Section of Obstetrics American Institute of Homeopathy Saratoga LSS6

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