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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1887

Page

5

Interior Dilemma Ahead as Sparks Controversy Looms

The article details a high level dispute between Secretary Lamar and Commissioner Sparks over land office rulings affecting settlers and railroads. It notes Sparks’s zeal and indecision, Lamar’s dissatisfaction, and possible resignation and cabinet moves including Don M. Dickinson becoming Postmaster General, Vilas to Interior, with the postal service showing self sufficiency and growing stamp sales.

Washmatox Spucran Lamar Sparks Department Land Office Secretary of the Interior General Land Office Omaha Northwest Vilas Post Office

Harvard Beats Princeton 12–0 as Captain Holden Injured

Harvard football defeated Princeton 12 to 0 at Jarvis field. In the first half Captain Holden tackled a Princeton runner, both men fell hard and Holden suffered two broken ribs. He was carried from the field and may be out for several days.

Harvard Princetons Jarvis Field Princeton Holden

Copper Market Outlook and Railway Stock Movements

A copper market veteran notes the recent price surge was natural and not driven by Calumet & Hecla or French syndicate influence. He expects a quick rebound, citing the Quincy mine as a model of earnings impact, while Bell Telephone and Erie Telephone dividends signal strong long distance networks. The piece also surveys the Boston area rail lease plans involving Old Colony, New York & New Haven & Hartford, and New York & New England, with commentary on strategic routes, potential consolidations, and stock considerations for investors.

Calumet & Hecla Quincy Hieper Railroad Gazette Boston & Providence Old Colony Stonington Providence New York Boston Shore Line New Haven Hartford Boston & Albany Clark South Framingham Fitchburg Tam Old Colony Road Choate Messrs. Cordley & Co New England Manhattan Island New York City & Northern Road New York & New England Common New York & New England

Professor Lévy Reads Zoé with Musset at Steinert Hall

A Saturday morning audience in Steinert Hall heard Professor Leévy perform Zoé a lesser known piece by Scribe popular in the French repertoire. He paired it with Onne Badine pas avec Amour by Alfred de Musset noting the theatre of Scribe reflects Musset’s maxims while promising next week’s encore of the Musset play read in his distinctive style.

Steinert Hall Leévy Zoé Scribe Lévy Alfred de Musset Alexandre Dumasis

Joel Goldthwait & Co. Quick Sale at 169 Washington

A large line forms as Brussels products clear out to make space for new goods at Joel Goldthwait & Co. on Washington Street. The store conducts a rapid sale to move inventory and welcome fresh arrivals.

Brussels Joel Goldthwait & Co Washington Street

Imperfect Humanity Praised in Liberal Christian View

The Rev. E. A. Horton preached on Human Nature as Liberal Christianity Sees It, citing John 2 25 and the Chicago anarchists execution. He argued progress softens cruelty, warns against total depravity, and urges faith in man with hope in the kingdom rising slowly.

E. A. Horton Second Church Chicago Jesus Republic England Gladstone Ireland Russia America

Cambridge Accepts Gifts From F W Rindge Totaling Near 500000

A joint Cambridge board of aldermen and common council heard F H Rindge of California propose gifts to the city including a high school site near the library hall, a city hall with inscribed tablets, and an industrial school building with site. The council adopted a resolution accepting his munificent offers totaling about $500000, with Higginson Dixwell Montague Russell named to confer with Parker on details.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen and Common Council F. H. Rindge California Rindge Los Angeles Russell Cambridge Thomas W. Higginson Dixwell Samuel L. Montague William E. Russell F. J. Parker F. W. Rindge

Free Eggs and Taxed Fish in Tariff Debate

J C New York reports on Sir Lyon Playfair’s question about why eggs from Canada are duty free while Canadian fish are taxed. The piece criticizes protectionism, argues tariffs harm farmers, and predicts continued free eggs and restricted fish markets due to mercantile interests and political lobbying.

Lyon Playfair Hotel Vendome Hoar Long Congress Hile Nova Scotia Gloucester Maine Custom House

Revere House Among Best Conducted Hotels

The Revere House is cited as one of the best conducted hotels in the country, highlighting its management, service, and overall operation. The remark emphasizes the establishment as a leading example of efficient hospitality.

Cleveland & Canton Revere House

Spirit of Possession in Brooks Sermon on Abundant Truth

The Rev. Phillips Brooks urged that true faith grows from the germ of truth within each person. He warned against pretence and urged believers to embrace genuine devotion, arguing abundance comes to those who cultivate real Christian love and inner righteousness. The sermon stressed personal enrollment among the “haves.”

Phillips Brooks Jesus Christ

Marriages Record From Somerville and Boston

Several couples wed in early November ceremonies. Frederick R. Buntin and Hattie Alger. William E Butterfield and Charlotte F du Vernet. William J Fanning and Coralie town. John B Logan and Jennie E Stevens. James McGee and Catharine Kenney. ceremonies led by various ministers in Somerville Boston Saybrook and city venues.

Logan Stevens N. B. Jones, Jr John 8. Logan Jennie E. Stevens McGeer Kenney Kt. J. Johnson James McGee Catharine Kenney

Obituary notices from Boston area deaths November list

Obituaries record multiple deaths including Harriet Taylor Atkinson 22 Newton Upper Falls Henry Billings 69 Newton Upper Falls Leon H Bateman 27 Charlestown Mary Adams Brewer Charles G Emmons 76 Dorchester William F H Herrick Cambridge Tarvard Univ class 18382 Dr Charles E McGowan 36 South Boston Isabella L Nichols Watertown with other lines noting locations and ages.

Mary Adams Emmons Charles G. Emmons Herrick Colorado Springs William FH. Herrick Harriet Peabody William A. Herrick Cambridge Tarvard University McGowan South Boston Charles E. McGowan

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