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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1887

Page

2

Fishermen discuss water access and protection amid Canada encounter

A Portland group reports a Canadian officer denying water to their men after insults, calling for continued protection. The season's mackerel and herring yields are poor, with 15 000 barrels typical and only 60 0 packed. Subplots hint at private talks by New England commissioner Putnam with Portland fishermen.

Congress Portland Woodsland Mr. Putnam New England Commission

Trotting in the mud ends New England Breeders meeting

A damp track and heavy rain marked the closing events of the New England Breeders meeting. Whitesocks and three yearlings led a small field with strong performances, and Virginia Evans beat Onawa Jr. in a tight foal race as judges and officials noted the day’s promising horses despite slick conditions.

New England Whitesocks Alcantara George Wilkes Dixie Rattler Stockbridge Chief Vermont Black Hawk L. W. Whittaker Boston Mass Jock Bowen Rosewood Redwood Belmont Doreas Messenger Duroc Hambletonian George A. Ayer Br. H Charley Wilkes Aspassia I. D. Wiggin Queen Wilkes George Wilkes, Jr E. D. Wiggin B. c Satin Kain Virginia Evans Mabel Onawa Onawa, Jr Virginia J. O. Gray O. N. Fernald B. c. Onawa Jr A. Cole Ch. F. Mabel C. 8. Shaw C.D. Palmer George Hi. Hicks Clerk R. Tilton

Murdoch Urges Clergymen Read Sermons Not Speak Extempore

James E. Murdoch told a Channing Hall audience that sermons should be carefully prepared and read. He argued extempore delivery suited actors and politicians, not clergy, noting Parliament’s few skilled speakers and praising manuscript discipline as producing better verses.

Channing Hall James E. Murdoch Greece Rome Santa Murdoch Abou Ben Adhem

The Huguenots Folly and Fall Sermon at Meionaon

Rev Dr Fulton closed the Baptist ministers meeting with a critique of Protestant efforts toward Catholics. He warned that the Huguenots failed due to gentleness and tolerance, urging firmer zeal and nonconcession. He noted Catholics show interest in the Protestant message, while Protestants focus only on attacking Mormons.

Dr. Fulton Baptist Ministers Meionaon Fulton Utah

Pennsylvania Railroad Tourists Lodged at Noted Hotels

The Eagle Hotel Gettysburg Luray Inn Forest Inn Natural Bridge Ford's Hotel Richmond and Willard's Washington host tourists. The establishments are renowned and popular with travelers.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Eagle Hotel Gettysburg Luray Inn Forest Inn The Natural Bridge Ford’s Hotel Richmond Willard’s Washington

Lectures on Hygiene by Mrs Potts Visit Boston Tremont Temple

Mrs Anna Long shore Potts, known for hygiene and physiology lectures abroad, is visiting Boston. She will speak at Tremont Temple on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening next week, sharing practical health views likely to attract substantial interest.

Anna Longshore Potts Boston Tremont Temple

Boston Whitewashed as Phillies top Bostons in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on Oct 3 the Phillies defeated the Bostons 3 0 after ten Boston hits yielded no runs. Andrews hit a first inning single and home run by Andrews in the fifth boosted Philadelphia. Madden pitched for Boston and allowed only scattered hits while Johnston made a remarkable catch in the outfield.

Bostons Philadelphia Phillies Detroits Pittsburgs New Yorks Washington Hoosiers Chicagoes Paina ApEtpai Casey Madden Andrews Innin Philadelphias Bositons A. F. Maul Wheelock Nash Fogarty Oj Wise Mulvey Sutton McGuire Farrar Philelphias Bastian Wise Conway Johnston Morrill Powers Inpranapolis Ind Shreve Glasscock Bassett Clarkson Baldwin Indianapolis R.bh- PO Pfeifer Denny Williams McGenchy O Tebeau Flint J Arundel Seery Anson Balla Burns Pfeffer Williamson Chicagos Brown Pettit Arundel Valentine Washingtons Gilmore Keefe Irwin Carroll Hines Richardson Daily OURO New York Tiernan Mack Connor Gillespie Rainey O'Brien Hoascherime Pittspurg Penn Detroit Pittsburg Wolverines Thompson Fields Galvin R. BH Po.a. BE. R. BH. PO. A Richard Brouth Whitney Rowe Binet O Fields Dunlap O/Barkley White Smith Bennett Kuehne Hanlon Brouthers Morrila Whitt Hey Morris

Baseball Scores From City Leagues Report

At Philadelphia Athletics 13 Baltimores 2. At Brooklyn Metropolitans 6 Brooklyns 1. At Cleveland Clevelands 7 Cincinnatis 2. At Louisville St Louis 7 Louisvilles 6.

Philadelphia—Athletics Baltimores Brooklyn Metropolitans Brooklyns Cleveland Clevelands Cincinnatis Louisville St. Louis Louisvilles

Business Troubles Hit The Standard Electric Railway Signal Co

The Standard Electric Railway Signal Company of 53 Broadway New York is ordered sold for creditors. Capital on paper stood at $600000. leadership included President William B Sterrett and Vice President J D Gould of Boston. Efron and Schram cotton wool and hides dealers at 108 Cliff Street New York also in trouble. Their San Antonio branch has been attached by creditors. Liabilities unascertained.

Standard Electric Railway Signal Company Broadway New York William B. Sterrett J. D. Gould Boston Efron & Schram Cliff Street Susane Efron & Co San Antonio el Paso Laredo Tex Saltillo Mexico

City Treasurers Payments Include Park, Water and Suffolk Loans

City records show payments made by Treasurer Turner on Saturday totaling 1 211 397 93. Loans include Back Bay park 460 000 Mystic water 50 090 Suffolk County Court house 17 000 and interest on city and water debt 465 701 06. Remittance to London for October interest 84 782 10s. All park loans since Back Bay run 30 to 50 years.

Turner Back Bay Park Mystic Water Suffolk County Court House County of Suffolk Baring Bros. & Co London City of

Pennsylvania Tours Itinerary Details Stops and Commentary

The itinerary of Pennsylvania Tours lists visited points and objects of interest with running regional commentary. Copies are available from 8 W. F. Draper, tourist agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston.

Pennsylvania W. F. Draper Washington Street Boston

Pearline Is a Big Thing Opinion Snippet

A brief editorial note praises Pearline, urging readers to try it and see its value, framing the product as a noteworthy trend for consumers.

Needs of the Indians Debates on Education and Law

At Mohonk Lake on September 30 the conference on Indian education and legislation gathered under General Fisk. Delegates and speakers debated Dawes bill adjustments, state support for Indian schooling, and justice in law while emphasizing Christian education and practical training for citizenship.

Mononk Lake N. Y Shawangunk Boston New York Hudson West Shore Kingston Wallkill Valley New Paltz Mohonk Lake Minnewaska Lake Shawangunk Mountains Albert and Alfred Smiley Minnewaska Mohonk Albert K. Smiley Clinton B. Fisk New Jersey Painter Dawes Hiram Price Commissioner of Indian Affairs Indian Bureau Mr. Draper Bishop Huntington Territories Lyman Abbott Judiciary Department Interior Boston Committee Indian Associations James H. Thayer Messrs. Houghton, Capen Frank Wood J. W. Davis General Marshall E. L. Pierce Foxcroft Pierce Kinney Connecticut Harding Springfield General Armstrong Elienwood Congress Bishop Walker Dakota Armstrong Sybil Carter Utah Philanoer

Indian Mission Schools Debate Dawes Bill Legislation

Conference discusses the Dawes bill and need for supplementary legislation to aid Indians transitioning from reservations to citizenship. Speakers urge continued mission school work and courts on reservations, with calls for improved English instruction and coordinated Protestant efforts.

Dawes United States James B. Thayer Cambridge Thayer HH. O. Houghton Capen Frank Wood Boston Austin Abbott New York Philip Garrett Philadelphia Smiley

Justices Find Deaths Due to Deceased Carelessness

Municipal Court reports list five fatality cases along Boston area lines. Thomas and Roach died August 8 on the Boston and Albany road. Henry Nichols perished August 30 on the Union Freight railway. Patrick Pendergast run over July 26 on the Boston and Lowell. Mary Shannon eight years old found dead August 9 on the Boston and Providence tracks in Roxbury. Patrick H Walsh fatally injured on August 29 on the New York and New England tracks.

Municipal Court Thomas & Roach Boston & Albany Henry Nichols Union Freight Patrick Pendergast Boston & Lowell Mary Shannon Boston & Providence Roxbury Patrick H. Walsh New York New England

Pennsylvania Railroad Tour Package to Gettysburg and More Priced at 60

Tickets for a PRR company tour to Gettysburg Luray Caverns the Natural Bridge Richmond and Washington are priced at 60. The fare includes hotel accommodations carriage rides every other expense and Pullman vestibule car fare. The rate is advertised as unprecedented for such service.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Gettysburg Luray Caverns The Natural Bridge Richmond Washington

Slavery and Missionary Silence Shake 1860 Choctaw Nation

The writer recalls a 1859 Choctaw Nation slave burning amid church ties to Protestant boards. He details evasive replies from the American Board and Presbyterian Board, calls for accountability, and notes public interest waning as Fort Sumter and Lincoln's call shifted focus to war and Confederate alignment.

North Samuel ©. Bartlett Chicago Dartmouth College The Independent Bartlett American Board Presbyterian Board Treat Lowrie Congregationalist Byington Mission Fort Sumter Lincoln Prudential Committee

Boston Stock Auctioneers List October 1887 Sale

Day and company announce weekly sales at 11:30 AM with a long list of bonds and notes from banks railroads and manufacturers. Items include New England mortality and mortgage issues and regional railroad securities along with named institutions and companies.

Financial listings of banks and corporations in cohesion

A dense OCR showing shares and bonds from various banks and firms including Massachusetts cotton mills, National Banks, railroads, mills, and manufacturing companies. It lists shares and bonds with quantities like 57, 50, 100 and notes several institutions such as Boston National Bank, Maine mills, Detroit lines, and Philadelphia Baltimore railways.

Boston Wharf Co Manchester Mills First National Bank Woburn Atchison Ticke Santa Fe R.R Boston & Maine R R Anes Boston National Bank Lyaslight Co Piccon National Bank New England National Bank West End St. Ry. Co Cambridge RR Grand Avenue RR Tremont National Bank Simonds Rolling Machine Co Merrimack Mfg. ‘ Co Tremont & Sumak ‘Mills McKay & Bigelow Heeling Machine Assn Detroit, Lansing & Northern RE. Co Kingman Pratt & Western Wilmington Baltimore

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