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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1887

Page

5

Weather Prophesies Thunder Storms and Tornadoes Forecast Limits

Washington reports General Greely directs the weather service to defer tornado forecasts citing insufficient science and country needs. He credits New England and state services for thunder storm research and urges cooperation while avoiding interference. Also notes telegraph and cable developments along Atlantic coast and impending newspaper format changes and bids for plumbing and heating at federal buildings.

Washington Sreean Secretary of War Signal Office General Greely Davis New England Meteorological Society New Engnd Congress New England Meteorological and New England Atlantic Nantucket Island Massachusetts Vineyard Souna Nantucket Vineyard Area

Increased Valuation Sparks Merchant Tax Grievances

Thomas Hills chair of the board of assessors explained that protests against higher business property valuations should pursue abatements via an appeal to the board. He noted taxes fund state county debt sinking fund and city obligations, then rate limits apply. Merchants plan a 3 PM meeting at the Merchants’ Association rooms to discuss the situation.

Thomas Hills Board of Assessors Merchants’ Association

Wall Street Squeeze Fails to Crush Atchison Stock

Boston operators face backlash as a planned wholesale short squeeze on Atchison stalls. Dealers report mixed earnings, bankers limit buying, and a rising tide of caution surrounds the stock. Fitchburg and Western lines show improved annual prospects under unified management. Bar Harbor visitor spend hints at robust summer activity despite rates.

Atchison Boston Wall Street New York Chicago Bear Tall Fitchburg Road Fitchburg, Troy & Boston Hoosac Tunnel & Western Fitchburg Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Western Troy Hoosac Troy & Boston United

Golden Wedding Celebration for W. W. Warren at Hotel Bristol

Mr and Mrs W W Warren celebrated their golden wedding in a Bristol Hotel suite with a grand gathering. Guests included Ex-Governor Rice Congressman Ranney and Greek consul among others. decorations featured marigold crescents and the Nile signal star recalling 1867 companions.

W. W. Warren Hotel Bristol Warren Lord and Richardson Nile K. A. Horton M. J. Savage N. Smith J. B. Holden George H. Tinkham M. P. Kennard Spencer Richardson Charles G. Woods Cgovernor Rice Ranney M. Anagnos Rodo Canachi J. Faulkner Billerica Stetson Charles Yorrey Horace Smith David L. Webster Hussey James Schoulder United States Navy N. G. Allen AH. A. Wetherbee James Reade William Schoulder Maryland Henry Walker The Ancients W. H. Baldwin Young Men’s Union

Remonstrance Against Suburban Street Railway Becomes Aldermen Debate

The Boston Aldermen heard the Suburban Railway petition to relocate Beacon and Arlington street tracks. Residents led by Frank Welsh and others objected to seven more feet of street taken for the line, citing danger and obstruction. Engineer Doane, rail officials, and city officers defended the change as necessary for safety and proper drainage amid sharp curves and snow gullets.

Boston Board of Aldermen Beacon Arlington Streets George Gardner J. W. Bowditch Mary ©. Dwight Samuel H. Russell EB. Z. Holmes Margaret A. Sargent Edward Wigglesworth George G. Hall W. Sohier William D. Sohier E. Guild Emily W Frank Welsh Arlington Beacon Streets Suburban Railway Company W. P. Sawyer Beacon Street Greer Railroad Corporation Peter C. Brooks Sawyer Mr. Hyde Morton Alderman Carroll C. W. Smith Perkins Arthur L. Plympton Metropolitan Horse Railway Company Thomas Doane Hyde Suburban Street Railway Company Mr. Doane Carroll Mr. Sawyer Bims Police Board Whitney

Sudden Illness of Daniel E. Chase Distiller

Daniel E. Chase a well known New England rum distiller suffered a sudden hemorrhage at his home on Park street Somerville last evening. He was attended by Dr Dow and it was not expected he would survive the night.

Daniel E. Chase New England Park Street Somerville Dow

Pearline Promises Ease Comfort and Clean Clothes

The advertisement extols Pearline as a detergent bringing ease and comfort to laundry. It claims clean, fresh garments with gentle washing results, emphasizing user satisfaction and efficient fabric care.

Alderman clash over railroad tracks during absence

Out of town, work on the railroad was halted upon his return. Alderman W. Smith argued for limiting the railroad to aldermen granted locations. Alderman Carroll denounced the proceedings with heat. The hearing ended with a referral to the railroads committee.

W. Smith Alderman Carroll Committee On Railroads

Theatres Verse Schedule Featured Tonight

Park Theatre shows Philopene at 7 45 Boston Museum presents Sophia at 7 45 Boston Theatre screens A Run of Luck at 7 1 Hollis Street Theatre presents Phryne at 7 46 Globe Theatre screens Le Grande Mogul at 7 45 Athenium shows My Partner at 6

S.1 Hollis Street Phryne Globe Theatre Aoe Athenium Partner

Trades and marriages from Franklin and Boston notices

Today sales and autographs events listed for Albert Howe & Co and others in Brighton and nearby. Franklin marriage announces Henry W. Greene to Mattie L. Snow by Rev Lovejoy. City marriage Isaac Seacry to Mary D. Knowles officiated by Rev Edmunds.

Albert Howe & Co Charles F. Libbie Rican Surety CO Henry P. Carriers Water St Boston Godfrey Morsz Atty

Obituary Notices of Henry E Bradlee and Others

Obituaries list residents with death dates in October, including Henry E Bradlee 66, Henry T Burr 17, Elizabeth Downing 25, Helen Gandolfo wife of Joseph, Hannah Jones widow of Willard Jones, Eben G Merrill 24, Kate Morse Addges wife of L Y Morse, Jane Otis 67, Frances Patterson wife of Rev George H Patterson, Lucinda Pearson 76, Thomas Ramos 46.

Bradlee Henry E. Bradlee Burr Charlestown Henry T. Burr Downing Boston Elizabeth Jane L. Downing Gandolfo New York Helen J Joseph Gandolfo Joseph Helen E. Harrington Jones Hannah

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