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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1887

Page

5

Tariff talk and political shifts in Washington notes

Democratic leaders discuss tariff revisions with Mills signaling cautious reform while Randall faces calls for reform as vice presidential contenders Vilas Stevenson clash over patronage. The Senate panel weighs undervaluations, proposing a general board and specific duties. Townsend reports Cleveland gains in Massachusetts and Gresham seen as GOP strength. Allison factors moderate tariff change and post office staffing trends noted.

Funeral of Hon. David Randall in Warrham

One of Warrham's largest funerals marked the service at First Baptist Church for the late Hon. David Randall. Prominent politicians, business leaders, and state officials attended. the ceremony featured sermons by Rev. O. S. Stearns and Rev. Hovey, with organ and choir selections. Remains laid to rest at Mt. Feake amid elaborate floral tributes.

Warrham David Randall First Baptist Church Boston State Senate Randall House Upham Kurns Nathan Warren Ephraim Stearns Paint and Oil Club Sears Baptist Social Union Fisher Thorp Dix G. H. Shirley C. A. Moulton L. B. Hardy W. H. Anderson C. C. Bills G. E. Newton Alvah Hovey Newton Theological Seminary O. S. Stearns Mr. Hovey Mt. Feake

Obituary for Lord Dalhousie and family details

The Rt. Hon. John William Maule Ramsay thirteenth Earl of Dalhousie died in Havre France from blood poisoning twelve hours after his wife passed away. Born 1847 he had a long naval career and served as secretary of state for Scotland. He left five children and his wife a former De Gramont descendant.

Lord Dalhousie House of Lords Havre France America John William Maule Ramsay K.T Earl of Duke of Edinburgh Oxford Britannia Earl of Dalhousie Order of the Thistle Mr. Gladstone Scotland George Trevelyan Dalhousie Earl of Tankerville Australia New Zealand India China Japan Jock Ramsay Lord Ramsay de Gramont

Consolidation trends in New England railroads and copper boom

Messrs. Cordley and Co report growing consolidation on the south side rail lines toward a two‑party control linking Boston and New York routes. The Boston and Maine aims for New York access, while copper markets in Lake Superior surge with higher dividends and new mine activity. Talks at the Quincy House hint at another B and M consolidation, with possible five hour Boston to New York services and closer Boston New York air line operations.

Messrs. Cordley & Co New York Boston West Boston & Maine Railroad New York City Central New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Poughkeepsie Bridge Boston & Ed New York Central Lake Superior Quincy House Boston & Maine New England Boston & Albany New York, New Haven Hartford

Confederate Plate Engraver Jacques Wissler Dead in Camden

Jacques Wissler, who engraved nearly all plates for Confederate money and bonds, died Friday night at his Camden New Jersey home at age 110. Born in 1803 in Strasburg and educated in Paris, he moved to America in 1849 and later worked for a New York lithography firm before being sent to Richmond to produce Confederate currency. Despite Northern sympathies, he was effectively a prisoner of war labor. He amassed a fortune before wartime suspicions led to confiscation, then lived on a farm near Macon Missouri before settling in Camden.

Jacques Wissler Confederate States of America Camden N. J Mr. Wissler Strasburg Paris New York Richmond Confederacy Wissler Macon

Obituaries note death of abolitionist Edward M. Davis of Philadelphia

Edward M. Davis aged 76 dies in Nashua area on Saturday. A lifelong abolitionist allied with Garrison and Phillips, he balanced business with reform interests. His wife, daughter of James and Lucretia Mott, favored by the Roadside home near Philadelphia, sheltered fugitive slaves. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Richard P. Hallowell, Henry C. Davis, and Professeur William M. Davis.

Edward M. Davis Philadelphia Garrison Phillips James and Lucretia Mott Mr. Davis Richard P. Hallowell West Medford Henry C. Davis New York William M. Davis Harvard College John Reed Nashua Old School Westford Mass Julius Buttner Mobile Ala Gilman Scripture N. H Boston New England Indian Head Coffeehouse Pearl Street New Hampshire

Revere House Dining Receives High Praise

The Cuisine and service at the Revere House are unsurpassed according to the review, praising both the menu variety and attentive staff. Diners are urged to visit for an exceptional experience, noting the restaurant as a standout in local hospitality.

Revere House

Salvation Army Parade Disrupted by Nightly Disturbance

In Qureirie on November 27 a mob tailed four Salvation Army members, three men and one woman, shouting and threatening. Police protected them as a rowdy crowd tried to breach the army barracks during a related meeting. Walter Ray, a leading businessman, was knocked unconscious. Authorities urged the army to cancel the parade, and the mob dispersed with further violence threatened.

Qureirie Salvation Army Walter Ray Cnding

Roxbury Irish League Branch Meets in Vernon Hall

The Roxbury branch of the Irish National League met in Vernon Hall on Tremont Street with President Thomas O'Llynn presiding. Speakers included William O’Connell Pierce Lonergan and Riley, with Miss O’Connell reciting a poem. A committee of six was formed to arrange meetings and $40 was sent to the State treasurer. The group adjourned to meet again in two weeks. The Bristol Rubber Works assignee will start work Tuesday employing 100 men.

Roxbury Irish National League Vernon Hall Tremont Street Thomas O’ Llynn Ireland William O’connell Pierce Lonergan Riley Miss O'Connell

Marriages (Boston and Vicinities) November records

In this city on November 24 Charles Allen and Emma F Hartley wed in Boston. Also William J Brown of Boston and Alice P Johnson of East Cambridge married November 23. Herman G Hichborn wed Ki Jessie Parker in Cambridge. William G Seavey wed Clara EK Monroe in Dorchester. Daniel Shea wed M Alice Leonard in West Bridgewater.

Seavey—Monrol Dorchester C. W. Biddle William G. Seavey Clara EK. Monroe Shea—Leonard West Bridgewater William Brown Daniel Shea Rockland M. Alice Leonard

Davis Death Notice and Multiple Obituaries in Boston Area

In Boston on November 26 Edward M. Davis of Philadelphia aged 76 died suddenly at the house of George R. Shaw private funeral to be from the residence of his son in law R. P. Hallowell West Medford Philadelphia and New York papers requested. Granger Catherine J Andrew M Granger aged 43 years 6 months. Harwood Nettie T daughter of Elizabeth M and the late John N Harwood. Lothrop Samuel Kirkland Lothrop son of the late Lothrop D D aged 43 years 7 months. Randall Hon David Randall at Waltham November 23 aged 69 years 9 months. Sweetser Joseph Sweetser at Malden November 25 aged 70 years 6 months.

Davis Boston George R. Shaw Edward M. Davis Philadelphia R. P. Hallowell West Medford New York Granger Charlestown Catherine J Andrew M. Granger Harwood Malden Nettie T Elizabeth M John N. Harwood Lothrop Milton Samuel Kirkland Lothrop Ke Lothrop Randall Waltham David Randall Sweetser Joseph Sweetser

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