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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1886

Page

5

Prince Waldemar Likely to Refuse Bulgarian Throne

Amid conflicting reports from Copenhagen to Vienna Prince Waldemar's telegram expresses gratitude for election by the Sobranje but notes his acceptance depends on his father the King of Denmark and other duties may prevent him from ruling Bulgaria.

Trunova Waldemar Bulgaria Denmark Alexander Cannes France Copenhagen Prince Waldemar Pesth St. Petersburg Russia England Germany Austria Italy Berlin Lord Salisbury London Baron Mohrenhein Paris Nicholas Mingrelia Aderberg Lonxpon Vienna Montenegro Berwyn Bismarck Minerelia Deriin

Egyptian Question Talks Nearing Final Basis in Constantinople

British ambassador Sir William White and the Porte are to complete negotiations over the Egyptian question. A joint report by Monkhtar Pasha and Sir Henry Drummond Wolff will form the basis, examining the Anco-Turkish convention and proposing how reforms in the Khedive's military civil and other departments can be carried out.

Constantinople William White Turkey Porte Porah Monkhtar Pasha Henry Drummond Wollf Egypt

Gladstone Urges Liberal Reunion After Salisbury Speech

Mr. Gladstone publishes a letter inviting Liberals to reunite. He argues that delays in government plans fuel division and that calls for altered policy do not justify prolonged stalemate. He stresses unity to prevent indefinite postponement of Liberal policies.

Loxpon Mr. Gladstone Marquis of Salisbury Liberal Union Liberal Party

Death of French Minister Raul Bert Reported

Paris November 11 news confirms the death of M. Raul Bert the French minister resident in Annam He had been reported critically ill with fever and the Chamber of Deputies adjourned after Prime Minister Défrrégeinet announced his death.

Paul Beret Paris M. Raul Bert Annam de Frrégeinet M. Bert Chamber of Deputies

Emperor William Receives Prince Louis of Bavaria in Berlin

Berlin reports a morning audience between Emperor William and Prince Louis of Bavaria followed by a conference with Prince Bismarck. The Prussian census shows 235,518,4558 residents and a lively political scene with socialist activity and wage protests at Buckau, Magdeburg, Halle, and Leipzig.

Berlin Berndy William Louis Bavaria Bismarck Fischer Prussia Buckau Magdeburg Halle Leipsic Liebknecht Kiepert Besdagh Asia Minor Smyrna Hamburgh

Foreign affairs budget approved by delegation committee

The committee handling foreign affairs has approved its budget and invited Count Kalnoky to present a full exposition of Austro Hungarian foreign policy. In London the Portree sheriff and court agent warned crofters that two thirds payment may be required.

Pusru Count Kalnoky London Portree

Funeral to Honor Fred Archer with Wreaths From Dignitaries

The funeral of Fred Archer will take place tomorrow as the Prince of Wales and others send beautiful wreaths. General Kaulbars has sent a note to the Bulgarian government demanding the release of the Bourgas conspirators.

Fred Archer Prince of Wales Sora Nev Kaulbars Bourgas

St Francis of Assisi and the vow of poverty

Rev Francis Tiffany spoke to the Young Men's Christian Union on St Francis of Assisi's renunciation of worldly pleasures. The talk traced his youth in Assisi, his princely life, a life-changing illness, and his emotional renunciation of wealth to found the Franciscan order and its mission to show happiness in a simple life.

Assisi Francis Francis Tiffany Christian Union Tiffany St. Francis Francesco Italy

Old Time Election Returns and Reminiscences

A letter to the editor recalls how Major Houghton conceived and funded the 1540 election returns for the Atlas, with Turner carrying out the plan. The writer defends the independence of the effort, notes Greek spellings, and mentions Houghton’s keen political insight and a public misdating of his death.

Turner Major Houghton Houghton Union Evening Mail New York City Albany Mail Cayuga Bridge Atlas Major Hloughton Tremont House Liverpool Colonel Greene

Williamson Kenniff Wedding in Cambridge Home

Daniel Kenniff and Elizabeth Williamson married yesterday at the bride's River street home in Cambridge. The bride wore white satin and carried white roses. Best man was D. J. Kennitt and bridesmaid Miss Mary Tierney. A reception followed at George Francis's residence on Charles River street. The couple will honeymoon in New York before settling on Baldwin street.

Daniel Kenniff Elizabeth Williamson River Street Cambridge J. J. Morse St. Vanl’s Church D. J. Kennitt Mary Tierney

Cotton and Crocker Tie The Knot In Cambridge

Mr. Irving W. Cotton and Miss Alice P. Crocker wed last evening at the bride’s parents home 308 Harvard street Cambridgeport. Rev. David N. Beach officiated. A Prospect Street Sunday school delegation attended and presented a silver service to the couple.

Irving W. Cotton Alice P. Crocker George W. Crocker Harvard Street Cambridgeport Prospect Street David N. Beach

Aldermen Adjourn After Meeting With Burial Permit Proposal

An adjourned board of aldermen meeting at noon yesterday had seven members present. The committee on elections reported and certified the returns. The Mayor forwarded a Boston Undertakers' Association communication about issuing burial permits and physicians certificates from one office. Several petitions were received and the board adjourned to Monday.

Board of Aldermen Boston Undertakers’ Association

No Change in Law on Civil Service Removals

The civil service commissioners will recommend no change in law in their forthcoming annual report. They say the current law is flexible for extensions and that rules need no change unless expanding the competitive system. Chairman Edgerton notes actions require specific charges, and removals cannot be restrained by the commission.

Edgerton Philadelphia Civil Services Association Harrity Philadelphia Civil Service Commission

One Dollar Silver Certificates Grow Common in Washington

Wasminctos November 11 Sprerau reports silver certificates, though still rare nationwide, now circulate in Washington with about two million printed. Totals outstanding reach around 102 million in tens and twenties, none issued in twos or fives, while eighty four million in silver dollars remain. Treasurer Jordan expects certificates to replace part of shrinking national bank notes, while Comptroller Trenholm cautions national notes will not vanish and plans for Congress are undecided.

Wasminctos Sprerau Washington Jordan Trenholm Ank Congress

Second Auditor Day’s Report Details Indian Agency Expenditures

Wasuixeron Nov 11 The annual report of Second Auditor William A Day shows that in the last fiscal year 7 6673 408 was drawn from the treasury on War Department requisitions and 6 325 523 on Interior Department Indian maintenance. Unexpended balances reached 442 583 and 224 803 respectively. The auditor notes the record system’s accuracy as only three of thousands of packages under 1884 contracts failed to reach their destinations.

Wasuixeron William A. Day Treasury Secretary of War Secretary of the Interior Indian Service

Worthless Shoes for Soldiers in Apache Campaign

General Miles reports that shoes produced at Fort Leavenworth prison were poor in quality and fell apart within days, crippling Lawton's command during the Apache campaign. The war department directed a thorough board investigation, with Generalerry as president, to review the issues and report back.

Wasuvictos Miles Lawton Fort Leavenworth Kan War Department Military Prison Board Erry

Post Offices Cut as Postmasters Appointed Nationwide

Washington reports the Postmaster General ordered the discontinuance of ninety two fourth class post offices due to lack of candidates and low business. In eleven days this month 129 offices closed and twenty four opened. Names listed include Alfred F. Jaques Welton New Hampshire Charles Trish South Hero Vermont Susan A Boyd Heartwellville Vermont and William D Chase Swampscott Massachusetts.

Washington News Wasnixeton Labor Bureau Wright Lamar Government Printing Office Congress Treasury Department Treasury Senate Finance Committee Alfred EF. Jaques Welton N. H Charles 5. Trish South Hero Susan A. Boyd Heartwellville William 4Th. Chase Swampscott Mass

Irish Charitable Society Plans Jan Ball for Music Hall Fund

At Parker House last night President W W Doherty led a unanimous vote to stage a ball on January 19 to aid the building fund at Music Hall. Sub committees were named for hall and caterer, printing and advertising, music and decorations, and invitations. Supper will be served in Burnstend Hall.

Irish Charitable Society Parker House W. W. Doherty Buitling Fund Music Hall Hall D. E H. Morrrissey D. G. McNamara BR. Rankin J. M. Curtin D. G. MeNamara Callahen A. Mahoney J. W. Fogerty PD. H. Morrissey J. P. Flynn J. W H. Barke

Incandescent Lighting Talk At Society of Arts Meeting

The Society of Arts met at the Institute of Technology with about seventy five gentlemen present. President Cross introduced Frank Ridlen of Brush Electric Light Company who read a paper on incandescent lighting from arc light circuits. A discussion followed and Charles E Avery demonstrated apparatus for domestic manufacture of carbonated drinks.

Society of Arts Institute of Technology Cross Frank Ridlen Brush Electric Light Company Charles E. Avery

Boston Provident Association Amends By laws on Meeting Date

A special meeting was held at the society’s Chardon street office to amend bylaws changing the annual meeting date from the second to the fourth Wednesday in October. The gathering was well attended and after debate the motion passed.

Boston Provident Association Chardon Street Eastern Railroad Causeway Street Boston Mass Jay al Eastern Railroad Company Edward Lesley Ms Hime Massachusetts Erandis T Amory Hastern Railroad Eastern Rialroad Company Shell Wye Lskb Dem Prancis DT. Amory

The Germicide Against Disease Prevention

The article discusses purifying air by closing windows and limiting ventilation, endorses a 1% germicide as a powerful chemical disinfectant that kills germs without odor or attention from occupants. It claims scientific endorsement and low cost for household use.

Wallace on Continental Islands in Darwinism Lecture

Alfred Russell Wallace spoke at the Lowell Institute on Continental Islands Recent and Ancient noting landbridged origins of mainland sectors and citing the British Isles Formosa and Madagascar with unique mammal and amphibian varieties. the Madagascar ashkud highlighted as ancient. A committee was named to assess related historical merits, and a Babson memoir was presented.

Lowell Institute Alfred Russell Wallace British Isles Formosa Madagascar Ashkud Wallace Messrs Francis Parkman A. B. Ellis A. C. Goodell Edward Bangs C. C. Smith John J. Babson

Cambridge Society Celebrates Harvard 250th Anniversary Observance

The Massachusetts Historical Society held its monthly meeting with Dr. George E. Ellis delivering an address praising Harvard College’s 250th anniversary observances. The event featured national figures, foreign and local scholars, and portraits of Washington, Martha Washington, and Mary Washington, with debates over Sharples versus Stuart likenesses and portraits on exhibit in the city.

Massachusetts Historical Society George E. Ellis Harvard College Association of the Aluzoni Moe Our Commonwealth Cambridge Harvard Commonwealth of Letters, Arts and Sciences England Washington Martha Washington Mary Stuart James Sharples Sharples George F. Hoar Alexander Johnson College of New Jersey Judge Chamberlain Henry Dearborn Quebec Loston Mg. Yeane Peregrine White William Dass Plymouth Heine Cape Cod Harbor A. B. Elis Robert Cary London St. Vernon Hhis Walter Williams & Everett's Middleton Mgr. Walter

Auction Sales Listing From Horatio Harris Co

Auction items include fruits onions and damaged Sicily fruit stamps with times 11 30 A M 12 M listings indicate Horatio Harris Co and R L Day Co and Francis Henshaw Co with sale times and organizers for Saturday November 13 with provided prices and lots

Horatio Harris & Co Sicily Iver Stocks R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Boston Theatres Schedule Listings

The Boston listings show nightly showings including Lady of Lyons at the Boston Theatre Harbor Lights at the Boston Museum Wilson Barrett at the Globe Theatre Lotta in The Little Detective at Wark Theatre Adonis at Hollis Street Theatre and Carroll's Specialty Alliance at the Howard Athenaum with start times around 7:45 pm.

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Marriages in Boston and Newton Listed in Notices

In this city and West Newton on Nov. 5 to 10, 1898, marriages noted include William F. Darly to Miss Lucy M. Howe of Boston. Robert A. McWilliam to Sills family ABHICY. Albert C. Sawyer to Miss Mitchell. Wilber A. Paine to Minnie M. Hates.

Darly—Howe Ti. Withrow William F.darly North Adams Lucy M. Howe Boston McWilliam Ashley Pote Burrows Robert A. McWilliam Sills Sawyer Mitchell Francis Bellamy Albert C. Sawyer Elie My Mitchell Paine—Estes West Newton Charles G. Estes Cy Kinpall Wilber A. Paine Minnie M. Hates

Obituary notices from a Boston area city in November

A list of death notices from various Boston area communities in November incluindo Browh Barrett Hallprick Harrington Parker Reynolds Shea Watson Glaney Doyle Griggs Hunnewell Leland Nicholson Spencer Warner and others noting ages and dates. The fragmentary entries indicate local deaths with ages ranging from infants to elder adults.

Prowx Joseph FE. Browh Sarrett South Boston Mary KE. Barrett Hallprick—I Canton Street Joseph Malstrick Harrington John G. Harrington Parker Alexander G. Parker Reynolds James F. Reynolus SNEA Jala John Shea Watson Sarah Id. Watson Blaney Swampscott Manmerite Serracine Leland West Newton Gladys Osgood Edward EF Minnie Louise Leland Nicholson Cambridgeport Sylvanus Nicholson Spencer West Somerville John W. Sponcer AW Arner Harvard Imogene Zopher C. Warner

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