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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1887

Page

5

Anxious Republicans weighing Senate committee shifts

The article notes expected changes in Senate committees after fifteen new senators arrive. It cites possible chairs including Jones of Nevada for commerce, Blair for agriculture, and Aldrich for transportation. it also mentions potential shifts at public buildings, military affairs, post offices, and the judiciary amid looming reorganizations.

Senate Judge McMillan Minnesota Committee On Commerce Senator Jones Nevada Warner Miller New York Blair New Hampshire Committee On Agriculture Mitchell Pennsylvania Committee On Pensions van Wyck Nebraska Aldrich Rhode Island Seaboard Spooner Wilson Iowa Ingalls Kansas Great Northwest Michigan Wisconsin Dakota Montana Washington Territory Teller Evarts Stanford California Mahone Hawley Logan Don Cameron Conger Sawyer McMillan Mer Republian Lowa Hoar Juogalls

Penalty Remission Set After Postal Ruling

The Postmaster-General cites authority to remit penalties when no fraud occurred in a New York case involving postage on third and fourth class matter. About $1000 in penalties were forgiven and a circular will authorize postmasters to remit similar penalties. William H. Black of the Sac and Fox Indians in Iowa is recommended for removal for inefficiency.

New York News Company Pierson New York Post Office Department William H. Black Sac Iowa

Emigration Fever Prompts California Prospect Craze

A Boston era column notes a rising emigration craze to California, with a Pittsburg party of 200 bound for San Diego and a larger group forming. Farmers sell farms cheaply to move, spurred by reports of fertile valleys and quick wealth. Investors in West End Land stock show strong confidence, while Kansas City and copper stocks attract bullish interest and expected gains.

California New England Tam San Diego Pittsburg Penn Pennsylvania Boston Kansas City

National Conventions Considered for Chicago Site

The Republicans push to locate the 1888 national convention in Chicago with Dan Shepard leading a capital trip to form a committee including W. F. Leland J. B. Drake and others. Democrats urge the national committee to choose Chicago amid strong belief Cleveland may be nominated there.

CubAce Chicago Dan Shepard Washington W. F. Leland J. B. Drake Ford Peck W. A. Jones William Penn Nixon C. A. Snowden Joseph Medill Mayor Roche George R. Davis National Democratic Committee M. W. Fuller National Committee Cleveland

Park project defeated in Rogers's Fort Hill area

The election held today to decide a $200,000 loan to buy 108 acres for Fort Hill Park failed by 180 votes. Citizens express regret over the result.

Lower 1 Sprecrau Rogers Fort Hill Park

Jury rules for Corcoran suit against Batchelder for 6682

The Lancaster National Bank receiver Corcoran wins the case against Wesley R. Batchelder of Lowell for 6682. Congressman Collins argued for the plaintiff and General Butler for the defense. The ruling advances to the Supreme Court on exceptions.

Corcoran Lancaster National Bank Wesley R. Batchelder Lowell Congressman Collins General Butler Supreme Court

Frost Family Missing After Steamer W. A. Scholten Sinking

In Syracuse on November 23 a laborer John P. Frost and eight of his children and wife were lost when the steamer W. A. Scholten sank. Frost had saved $153 to fund the voyage from West Prussia for his wife and family. The wife was about 45 and the children ranged from 8 months to 22 years old.

Syracuse N. Y John P. Frost W. A. Scholten Frost West Prussia

Afternoon and Evening Theatrical Listings Across Boston Venues

The notice lists multiple Boston venues including Wae Theatre Lotta Boston Museum Sophia Boston Theatre Luck Hollis Street Corner The Globe atale Mrs Langtry and Howard Stenrud Variety with showings at 2 PM and evening performances around 7:4 to 7:46 PM each day.

Wae Theatre

Auction Schedule For Friday And Saturday

Friday items include Fruit-Snow and Co at 10 30 a m Fruuit Horatio Harris at noon Carpets by Leonard and Co at 3 p m Saturday morning stock sales by R L Day and Co at 11 30 a m and further stocks by Francis Henshaw and Co at noon

Fruit—Snow & Co Horatio Harris Leonard & Co Stocks—R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Obituaries and Notices From Local Parishes and Towns

A compilation of death notices and marriage announcements dated Nov. 16 to Nov. 23. Entries include births, weddings, and family notices across Astor Florida Dedham Somerville Medford Hyde Park Cambridge Worcester North Andover and Charlottetown with ages for several individuals and funeral details.

Relt Cambridge Rebecca Reverett Ellery Street Quinby Worcester Bessie Walker H. M R. P. Quinby Sturgis

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