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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1888

Page

5

The Next Congress Six Districts Still in Doubt

The Washington Post tally shows Democrats with 161 seats and Republicans 158 in the Fifty-first Congress, with six districts unresolved. A key Delaware contest heightens the fight as spoilsmen press Senator Morrison.

Delaware Morrison Washington The Washington Post Independent Post States Arkansas Mlodtia Eeeevee Eorgia Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania Carolina Sf Tennessee Vermont Virginia Ste West Virginia Wisconsin California Thompson de Haven Connecticut Miles Seymour Lonsiana Elliott Coleman Michigan Fisher Wheeler North Carolina Johnston Ewart Virginia Browne Kendall

Harrison's Secretary Probable Choice Heath for Private Secretary

Washington observers expect President Harrison to pick Perry Heath of the Indianapolis Journal as his private secretary. Heath, seven years on the Washington scene, enjoys wide support among correspondents and knows Congress procedures well. Colonel Alexander stated Heath is the best choice, and Heath is currently in Indiana aiding the campaign.

Washington Sproray Harrison Perry &. Heath Indianapolis Journal Heath Congress Elet Gridiron Club Alexander the Treasury Post Buffalo Indiana

Democratic bid to contest Richardson seat in Delaware Senate

A Dover dispatch says Democrats plan to challenge A B Richardson's Kent county senate victory over Daniel Ridgeley. Grounds include lack of Democratic judges, fraudulent votes, and illegality of Saulsbury Republican ballots. If Richardson is unseated, Ridgeley would leave the legislature tied on joint ballot, delaying a US senator and giving the governor leverage likely to favor a Democrat.

Wammeron Del Dover A. B. Richardson Kent County Richardson Daniel M. Ridgeley Senate Saulsbury Ihe Ridgeley United States Senator Sainsbury

Political Missionaries Visit General Harrison in Indianapolis

Visitors with political aims have begun to arrive in Indianapolis to see General Harrison. Congressmen Anderson of Kansas Cheadle of Indiana and Colonel Conger of Ohio have already visited. Southern leaders may seek talks on the administration’s stance. An Journal editorial telegraphed to Southern papers is cited but denied as the general’s views.

Indianapolis Harrison Anderson Kansas Cheadle Colonel Conger Ohio

Progressive South backs Harrison and protection policy

The article argues that Southern progressives oppose free trade, aligning with Northern interests to maintain protective tariffs. It lauds General Harrison as a patriotic leader who will advance national unity and safeguard Southern and Northern interests, while detailing club rivalries and anticipated staff choices for his administration.

Perhabe Harrison Eral Harrison South North Elam Chicago California M. H. de Young San Francisco Chronicle M. M. Estee Indiana John C. New William Henry Harrison Miller William A. Woods District Court Genral Harrison Middle Bass Island Cincinnati Butterworth Blaine Lincoln Commercial Club of Commercial Club Columbia Club Divirity

Fund for Mrs Sheridan may reach generous $100000 aim

Washington November 11 a court filed estate schedule for General Sheridan totaling about $65000 mainly in Nantucket real estate and valuables leaving Mrs Sheridan with a small income. A nonprofit fund is quietly circulated to raise $100000 for her benefit with subscribers including George W Childs Anthony Drexel Morton Pulitzer Marshall Field George Pullman and others pledging 25000 each while several others contribute smaller sums.

Washington General Sheridan Nantucket George W. Childs Anthony Drexel Philadelphia Morton Joseph Pulitzer Marshall Field George M. Pullman P. A. Armour General Alger Michigan

Silver thief nabbed at Bridgeport depot two in custody

Miles A. French and his wife Nelie were arrested by Pinkerton detectives at the Bridgeport depot as they were about to board a train to Boston. French, a three year employee of Bridgeport Copper Company, allegedly diverted silver from ore, with about 1200 dollars in bars found on them and potential total theft estimated between ten and fifteen thousand dollars.

Bripceport Conn French Nelie Pinkerton Boston Bridgeport Copper Company Providnce New York

Kellogg Opera Season Opens in New Haven with Il Trovatore

Clara Louise Kellogg launches an English company in New Haven presenting Verdi Il Trovatore for the first time in English. Star tenor Chevalier Labatt debuts in America with a strong cast including Perugini and Labatt. a 40 member chorus and 30 piece orchestra support a 100+ ensemble. Schedule lists Faust Carmen Al Trovatore Martha Bohemian Girl Mignon with a Kellogg matinee. seats go on sale Wednesday.

Kellogg Clara Louise Kellogg Europe New Haven Leonard Labatt America Vasco de Gama Raoul Manrico Miss Kellogg’s Il ‘Trovatore

Auction Sale of Furniture and Carpets by Oscoop & Son

An auction sale of furniture and carpets is announced for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 727 Washington Street, the main warerooms of F. D. Oscoop & Son who are retiring. The sale includes their entire wholesale and retail stocks with genuine bargains. Full particulars appear in the advertising columns.

Washington Street F. D. Oscoop & Son

Straws From State Street Market Sluggish Trading Declines Ink

Trading was conspicuously light with New York closing prices generally down from the day before. Oregon Short Line stood out in Boston with a 44 close after 48 opening and 925 shares traded. California Southern slipped to 24 while chatter links Atchison and California Southern for possible consolidation.

New York Harvey Durand Oregon Transcontinental Yaw Puts Northern Pacific Boston

Evening theatre listings on Hollis Street and nearby venues

The notice enumerates performances across Boston venues including Lord Chumley at Hollis Street, Little Lord Fauntleroy at Boston Museum, Cora Tanner at Park Theatre, The Stall Alarm at Globe Theatre, Dockstader’s Minstrels at Boston Theatre, plus shows at Nickelodeon Howard Athenaeum and Cycolrama Battle of Gettysburg and Grand Opera House The Fugitive.

Hollis Street Lord Chumley Boston Museum Lord Fauntleroy Park Theatre Cora Tanner Globe Theatre BOSTON _ THEATRE Dockstader Minstrels the Nickelodeon Court Street Howard Athen Tremont Street Grand Opera House

Little Girl Heroine in Frances Eaton Story Lord Fauntleroy

A Little Girl named heroine in Frances Eaton's tale Lord Fauntleroy is defined by loving deeds rather than gentle birth, highlighting virtue over class.

Frances Eaton

Tomorrow’s sale by Trust Horatio Harris and Osgood

Tomorrow auction notices list Trust Horatio Harris at 12 m and C. E. Osgood at 10 a. m for furniture and carpets with items offered in the sale.

Horatio Harris C. E. Osgood

Marriages in the City Include Six Couples on Nov 7 8

In this city on Nov 7 and 8 several nuptials were solemnized. George C. Lanphear wed Eliza L. Fernald of Boston, and David Lambert married Esther A. Bee of Boston. Alexander McDonald tied to Annie McLean, Frank A. Otis wed Ida Campbell, Houston R. Smith married Lydia Hall, Austin Turner to Elizabeth P. Reed, and G Clarence Winter to Nina C. Bartholomew. John R. C. Wrenshall of Baltimore wed Susan B. Warren of Boston.

Lanphear Fernald David B. Jutten George C. Lanphear Eliza L. Fernald Bo’ton Lambert— Phipps A.J. Gordon David Lambert Brockton Esther A. Bee Boston McDonald—Mclean J. J. Garrity Alexander McDonald Annie McLean Otis -Campbell George L. Small J.P Frank A. Otis Ida Campbell Smith Eball William Graham Houstis R. Smith Lydia Hall Turner Rees Bridgewater T. F. Wright Austin Turner Elizabeth P. Reed Bot H Winter—Bartholomew Southbridge Gorham Easterbrook G. Clarence Winter Nina C. Bartholomew A. J. Bartholomew Wrenshall Warren Church of the Advent John R. C. Wrenshall Baltimore Susan B. Warren Koston

A Queer Little Princess story description

A promotional notice extols a new Ameri can girlhood tale titled A Queer Little Princess. The charming, ingenuous heroine is praised as original and lovable, not based on Mrs. Burnett’s works. Quarto edition, illustrated, price 81.50, available at bookstores or by mail from D. Lothrop Company, Boston.

D. Lothrop Company Franklin Street Boston

Obituary notices list multiple deaths in New England area

In this city and surrounding towns many residents died between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12. Entries include BESS widow Mrs Mary L Bray BURNHAM Mrs Samuel Burnham aged 84 at Essex Mass De Newton Hettie Billings aged 3 Callahan Jeremiah Callahan aged 60 Cashman Daniel E Cashman aged 39 Curran Frank F Curran aged 20 Foran Mrs Mary K Crane Foran aged 47 Hammond George P Hammond of Somerville Holmes Fred W Holmes aged 36 Hoyt Frank aged 21 Howe Dr James S N Howe aged 64 Lehan Sarah Lehan aged 60 Lewis Edward F Lewis and Mary wife of Thomas Lewis both died in this city Love land Benjamin S Love land aged 50 McKee James McKee aged 37 McLetchie John McLetchie aged 58 Moriarity Marion Elizabeth daughter of Captain W Parrott of Boston McCabe Theresa wife of Anthony J McCabe aged 28 Perry Alexander Perry aged 67 Pinkerson Susan A Woodward widow of James Pinkerton Spillane Julia wife of John Spillane aged 67 Mary E Smith eldest daughter of late William and S E Smith Fredericton N B Thornton Rev James B Thornton aged 63 Wentworth Arvilla S Wentworth daughter of Seth and Jane Wentworth White John White aged 73 years 6 months Frances E White daughter of late Joseph White and more entries with funeral notice for John White 51 Dana street 2 p.m. Monday Nov 12 Omitting flowers.

Bess Mary L. Bray Benjamin Bray Burnham Essex Mass Samuel Burnham de Newton Hettie Billings Callahan East Cambridge Jeremiah CallAhan Cashman Daniel E. Cashman Curran Frank F. Curran Foran Princeton Street Boston Mary K. (Crane) Foran Hammond Colorado Springs George P. Hammond Somerville Holmes Chelsea Fred W. Holmes Charlestown Malden Frank &. Hoyt Howe Melrose James N. Howe Lehan Sarah Lehan Lewis Edward F. Lewis Mary Thomas Lewis Lovieland Benjamin Loveland McKee Jamaica Plain James McKee McLetchie Beachmont Revere John McLetchie Moriarity Marion Marion Elizabeth Daniel Moriarity W. ’. Parrott McCabe Boston Highlands Theresa Anthony J. McCabe Charlottetown J. E S. E. Smith Fredericton John White Dana Street

Lord Chumley Coat Ad By G W S Mons & So

The wide awake firm of G. W. S Mons & So advertises the Tux Chumley coat. Mr. Sothern will appear in Lord Chumley and a visit to 32 North street follows. Ladies and gentlemen will appreciate the beauty she Chumley.

Chumley G. W. S.mons & So

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