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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1888

Page

5

Still Counting Votes in West Virginia Governor Contests

Washington observes a furious recount in West Virginia where two governors two legislatures and three contested House seats loom. Republicans claim irregularity while Democrats challenge ballots threatening court actions if Goff is excluded. Belmont ministerial confirmation also rumored to face Blaine opposition but a confidant disputes lingering rancor between Blaine and Belmont.

Washington West Virginia House of Representatives Goff Republican National Committee Hayes United States Walker Intelligencer Fleming

House Appropriations Committee Opens First Meeting

The appropriations committee held its first meeting preparing for the Fiftieth Congress. Chairman Randall avoided Capitol exposure before session. Treasury estimates for the District of Columbia and fortification bills were discussed. A sub committee will report on the budget, with fortification set for week end and sundry civil needing about three weeks.

House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Randall Congress Treasury District of Columbia Messrs Clements Rice McComas Anderson

Mrs Sheridan on British soil for memoir copyright

Mrs General Sheridan and Colonel Sheridan left Washington for Canada via New York to secure the copyright to her husband’s memoirs. The book is set for London publication November 26 with an American edition by the New York publishers. Legal advisers deem presence on British soil prudent to protect the family under English law.

United States Steamer Atlanta Prepares World Cruise

The Navy Department announces that the United States steamer Atlanta at New York will embark on a world cruise via the Pacific. The voyage is expected to last three to four years.

Navy Department United States Atlanta New York Pacific

Blackburn Rucker Contest Sparks City Debate

The Blackburn Rucker controversy draws political attention as residents report broad but cautious views. Most interviewees believe the incident will fade if newspapers let it rest without further noise.

Wheat Market Strength Lifts Chicago Prices

Wheat futures in Chicago opened weak but quickly rose on strong demand from large warehouses and broad public buying. December moved from 105 to 107 ½ cents, January to 104 ¼, May to 111, with closing at 107 for December and 110 ½ to 110 ¾ for May, marking a gain of about 1 to 1 ½ cents from yesterday.

Commission Houses

Warning to American Tourists on German Border Rules

Consul Gifford in Basle reports German authorities now require visas for Alsace Lorraine border crossings. Travelers from France without visaStamped papers are turned back and forced to detour. American tourists advised to secure German visas via Paris to avoid ticket losses and delays.

Washington Gifford Basle Department of State Alsace-Lorraine France Paris

Mayor Hewitt appoints woman to school board in New York

New York reported Mayor Hewitt named seven school commissioners on November 21, including Mrs. William G. Rice as the third woman to hold the post. The two current women members retire January 1, and the appointment marks another step in gender representation on the board.

Newitt New York Hewitt William G. Rice

Continental Clothing House big surplus stock sale

Freeland Loomis & Co owners of Continental Clothing House on Washington and Boston streets showcase a $100000 stock pile in a new store opened after a two month delay. The display stretches across stylish overcoats suits and furnishings with unusually low underwear prices. The firm invites visitors to view the store, noting no stairs as five elevators handle traffic.

New Continental Freeland, Loomis & Co Washington Boston

New York Market Weakens Amid Rate Woes and Bear Pressure

The New York market fell as declines intensified with Cammack brokers leading selling and long stock exiting amid hopes for rate settlement. Copper stocks stood out while Eastern and Atchison drew attention. Fitchburg finances showed a mixed year with gains in gross earnings but a modest surplus. Eastman Carpeater and railroad developments, plus London and Bank of England rate chatter, colored a cautious money market and dull bond scene as Cleveland & Canton railroading began standard gauge operations and Canton prepared a banquet for company leaders.

New York Cammack Boston Atchison California Fitchburg Railroad Company

Fruit-Snow & Co. Auction Schedule Listed

An auction schedule notes Fruit-Snow & Co. at 1 p.m. and paintings by Lewis J. Hird & Co. at 2 30 p m today with tomorrow featuring Fruit Horatio Harris at 121.

Snow & Co Lewis J. Hird & Co Horatio Harris

Marriages Listed for Revere and City Areas

In Revere on Nov 18 Otis W. Chase wed Mary L. Hersom. In the city on Nov 15 Charles Ennis married Elizabeth B. Flynn. Nov 19 Clarence Horton married Lyn Morrison. In Somerville on Nov 10 Charles H. Patterson, a West Newbury High School principal, wed M Amy Borner of Somerville.

C. A. Scinner Charlies H. Patterson West Newbury M. Amy Borner Somerville

Obituary notices from Boston area on Nov. 18 to 21

Death notices list numerous local residents across Boston and surrounding towns. Notables include John F. Bradley aged 32 in the city. Mary Garvin aged year in East Cambridge. Julia McBreain aged 70. Eliza J. McMorrow aged 37 in Jamaica Plain. William Noonan aged 25 in Charlestown. Maria Johnson Rockwood aged 94. Richard P. Rowe aged 60. Victoria Seymour aged 35. Harold Specht aged 1. Henry Tolman aged 67. Lucy E Tucker aged 53. Caroline L Russell aged 54. plus others in Newton Centre Winchester Melrose South Boston and Charlestown with varying ages. Funeral and residence details noted for several entry points.

Julia McBreen Cambridgeport Wiliam McCenzie McMirrow Jamaica Plain Eliza J James McMorrow Noonas Charlestown William Joseph Noonan Lexington Street Rhoades Charles L., Jr Charles L Mary E. Rhoades Roberts Charles Roberts Rockwood Winchester G. H. Jenkins Maria Johnson Florence Specht Tolman Henry Tolman Tucker Melrose Maxs Lucy E Thomas H. Tucker Watten Dorf Newman Street South Boston Marv KE Wasdorf

Mentzer Named Somerville Mayor Candidate in Citizens Caucus

Ex Alderman Walter C Mentzer was nominated by a four ward citizens caucus in Bow Street Hall to oppose the Republican nominee in Somerville. A tight vote settled on Mentzer after objections about the opposing candidate. A committee will notify Mentzer, and city ward committee members were elected. The event drew about 500 people.

Walter C. Mentzer Citizens Somerville Bow Street Hall D. W. Bennett J. W. Bean Mentzer John E. Hill Robert Luce A. P. Griffin Edward Colliton Hill Luce Cesar Robert Lutes Saass Walter Colliton Charles Noyes Seth Jaynes Timothy Corcoran William T. Harney Dana Bennett John Hill W. H. McMahan J. Kerrigan, Jr J. D. Sargent John Buckley Aaron Sargent William F. Griffiths Charles A. Mongan C. G. Brett Russell Ormington George R. Libby

Charlestown Republicans Tonight Parade And Dinner Plans

Charlestown Republicans stage a big 8 o clock parade routing through Harvard street City square Park Mt Vernon Avenue Chestnut Adams Winthrop Monument Square Concord Bunker Hill and more If weather fails the parade will be postponed to tomorrow night Tonight a complimentary dinner to General Banks at the Revere House gathers about 200 leading Republicans in the state A reception precedes at 4 p m Letters will be read from notable figures and from General Butler and others Gilmore in Cambridge caucuses favor Alpheus Alger in Ward 8 and list updates from wards 1 5 and 4 for mayoral delegates and common council nominees Political notes mention ex Alderman Nugent cited as a potential street commissioner candidate and Alderman McLaughlin of the North End.

ST. Louis Edward B. Dickinson Charles D. Lewis Massachusetts Prince National Committee General Collins Boston Exposition Messrs Cleveland Thurman Woodward &Kernan Printing Company William Taylor, Jr Ward 8 Ward 7 Independent Democratic Club Pitts Street Taylor J. H. Manley Augusta Dorchester Senator Hoar Marshal King Sth Charlestown Harvard Street City Square Park Mt. Vernon Avenue Chestnut Adams Winthrop Monument Square Concord Bunker Hil Green Bartlett High School Building High Elm Bunker Hill Baldwin Main Monument Avenue Captain Oakes General Banks Revere House Rice Kurden George 3. Loring E. D. Hayden N. P. Hallowell Ames Common Council W. F. Piper George E. Carter J. T. Phelan James Grant N. 8. Shaler H. B. Goodwin Richard H. Dana J. H. Powers William B. Stolba J.N. Warner Cheries Eliot Norton G. W. Leverett E. B. Ale T. A. Houllahar BE. H. Bright E.C. Wheeler D. F. Kennedy A. J. Rady J. E. Hall D. A. O'Mara W. Ki. Ansell Horace G. Kemp James Malley George Clark Jeremiah Donovan T. B. Dardis J. A. Jackson John S. Clary James A. Gorman Edward A. Counihan John R. Fairbain Gustavus Goepper Thomas F. Royal William A. Bertsch Alphonso M. Lunt John P. McCormick John Rk. Fairbain Frederick O'Donnell Henry M. Flynn Daniel Shea Warp Nugent Alderman McLaughlin North End

Dr Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic touted for headache relief

An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic as the direct remedy for nervous head pain and neuralgia. It claims the product is the best known cure, vegetable and harmless, priced at $1, with Dr Greene available at 34 Temple Place Boston for inquiries.

Dr. Greene

A History of French Painting from Its Earliest To Latest Practice

REW PUBLICATIONS publishes a comprehensive one volume history by C. H. Stranahan. It covers the French Academy Salons schools and regulations with biographical historical critical and descriptive detail. Full page reproductions of sixteen paintings accompany a work praised for breadth depth and accessibility.

French Academy of Painting C. H. Stranahan

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