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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1888

Page

5

Hoar Delivers Tepid Salem Speech on Government

Senator Hoar spoke in Mechanics Hall Salem delivering a tame address on federal departments under Democratic rule. He highlighted disputes from the State and Post Office departments and cited figures to support Republican claims while avoiding Endicott and Harrison applause stayed minimal among the audience.

Senator Hoar Mechanics’ Hall Endicott Bayard Dickinson Garland Fairchild Harrison Salem James F. Almy Oar Hoar State Department Louis Napoleon Alabama Charlies Francis Adams Department of Justice Arkansas Devens Evarts Post Office Department New England New York Tribune Tribune Cleveland John Sherman Massachusetts Cato Grover Cleveland Congress Sumner Frye George A. Marden George B. Loring

Poor Season for Fishermen at Ottawa Report

Captain HF A Gordon of the fisheries protection steamer Acadia reports a poor season for fishermen with scarce mackerel. American fishermen showed no trespass within the three mile limit. No vessels were seized and American captains could freely go ashore to mail letters or communicate with home.

Ottawa Sorcia HF. A. Gordon Acadia Dominion Navy

Seasonable Gentlemen's Suits Offered by A. Shuman & Co

A. Shuman & Co. sell seasonable suits for gentlemen at Washington and Summer streets priced from 22 to 28 dollars. The garments are cut to fit like merchant tailor made and made from soft flexible fabrics of Scotch Irish English and American manufacture.

A. Shuman & Co Washington Summer Streets

Consignment Offering Fine Carriages by Chauncy Thomas Co

A consignment of second hand carriages including phaetons and coupés is offered for sale by Chauncy Thomas & Co at 101 and 103 Chestnut Street. The firm also has a full assortment of brourhanys and other carriages fresh from the works.

Chauncy Thomas & Co Chestnut Street

Commercial men puzzled over Corwith failure in Chicago

Chicago commercial circles tremble over the collapse of N. Corwith & Co Nathan Corwith Sr is away and not talking Jr resides in Chicago but refuses to speak The firm is said to have liabilities between 2 1/2 and 3 million with assets limited to a half million dollars in Chicago real estate The lead stockpile is estimated at 15 000 tons but even if realized would not cover liabilities by 750 000 to 1 250 000

Chicago N. Corwith & Co Nathan Corwith Corwith Old Hutch

Pernicious Activity Drawn by Uniformed Firemen in NYC

Mayor Hewitt writes sternly to Henry D. Pryor Richard Crocker and Fitz John Porter urging an end to alleged pernicious activity by uniformed firemen canvassing for Hugh J Grant for mayor. He criticizes Pryor and Crocker for bad taste and for joining nominating conventions, warning there will be no excuse once his letter is read.

New York Hewitt Henry D. Pryor Richard Crocker Fitz John Porter Hugh J. Grant Messrs. Pryor Crocker

Miss Banks Debuts at Boston Theatre Ingomar Parthenia

Miss Maude Banks appears at the Boston Theatre as Parthenia and has prior Boston exposure. Critics fault her artificial manner and contrived gesture while noting limited success in the more serious portions. Nesmith and German garner occasional laughs as Myron and Polydor. Buckley is uneven, audience friendly, flowers for Banks.

Miss Banks Parthenia Miss Bank Mr. Nesmith Mr.German Myron Polydor Mr Buckley Dagomar Mr. Buckley

Theatres Run Long Weeks With New Shows At Several Houses

Little Lord Fauntleroy nears week seven at the Museum with a near crowd. Nadjy likely to fill the Globe all week and The Wife at Hollis Street also busy. A Hole in the Ground enters its second week at the Park while Alone in London continues at Grand Opera House with Ada Dwyer. Monte Cristo Jr opens at the Howard Atheneum as Nickelodeon features a weekly variety act.

Lord Fauntleroy Museum Hollis Street London Grand Opera House Ada Dwyer Howard Atheneum Nickelodeon

Mr Riddles Reading Charms Boston Audience at Chickering Hall

Mr George Riddle opened his Boston season at Chickering Hall with a diverse program that drew a large, notable audience including Barrett Wendell and Arthur Pickering. The reading featured Coppée translated pieces, Nadaud, and a lively adaptation of a Jack Hall boat race, ending with enthusiastic recall.

George Riddle Boston Chickering Hall Barrett Wendell T. Russell Sullivan Robert Grant James Jeffrey Roche Arthur Pickering M. François Coppée M. Coquelin M. Coppée Mr. Riddle Mr. Fawcett Beau Brummell Jack Hall Raddle Risidje Jack Riddle

Auction Sales Today at Library and Home Furniture

Auction notes list sales for Wednesday including Library items by George E Hall at 10 a m and Furniture by C E Osgood at 10 a m plus Fruit by Horatio Harris at 12 m and Carpets etc by Leonard & Co at 3 p m.

George E. Hall Horatio Harris C. E. Osgood Leonard & Co

Commissioner Edgerton Will Not Resign in Sowden Dispute

Washington reports that Sowden opposed extra pay for House clerks over a 50 percent contribution plan to campaign expenses. He vetoed an Allentown bill and opposed rapid transit funding, while a public meeting and Duluth terminal railway developments are noted. The Duluth News highlights St Paul & Duluth traffic and new president Captain Hayes as a capable manager.

Washington Srrerar Sowden House of Representatives Duluth Daily News Duluth St. Paul Northwest Captain Hayes

Civil Service Board Rumor Of Edgerton Resignation Refuted

A local report claimed Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton would resign to focus on private affairs, sparking talk of two new Democratic appointees. The rumor is denied. Edgerton plans to stay, and the Oberly vacancy may remain until after the election.

Civil Service Commissioners Civil Service Edgerton Civil Service Board Oberly Indian Affairs

Senate delays aqueduct probe as Ed mulls absence

Senator Edmunds telegraphed he cannot attend this week delaying the preliminary meeting of the Washington aqueduct investigation. Secretary Endicott selects three top army officers for the military court of inquiry into Major Lydecker and Lieutenant Townsend. Alabama color blindness law upheld by Supreme Court with Commerce Clause clash noted in the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis Railway Co. vs Alabama case. Justice Field writes the opinion.

Edmunds Washington Aqueduct Endicott Military Court of Inquiry Lydecker Townsend Ruger Craighill Hodges Alabama Supreme Court of the United States Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company State of Supreme Court of Alabama Congress Justice Field

District DC Issues 1595 Building Permits in Year

The district issued 1595 building permits in the year with a grand total estimated cost of 5 267 711 dollars.

District of Columbia

Straws From State Street Markets Echo Mining and Banking Notes

The New York market was active and irregular led by Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific with Richmond Terminal, while Atchison faced downward pressure. Copper shares rose on anticipated contracts, Kearsarge profits loom, and Huron foresees higher October output. Union Pacific may not pay a dividend this year, and large bank deposits support high money loans but demand remains muted until after the presidential election. Petitions circulate for Riley elevated railway incorporation as efforts intensify.

New York Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Richmond Terminal Atchison

Gehring and Farnsworth wed in Bethel Maine

At Bethel Maine on October 20 Dr J George Gehring of Cleveland Ohio married Mrs Marian True Farnsworth of Boston Massachusetts in a ceremony conducted by Rev D W Hardy. Also London England October 16 Lewis Horner to Catherine Burroughs Parks at St Isambard Kensington with officiants Rev Y S Ankrewes Rev G R Thornton. Morgan and Wiles marriage in Waltham October 18 Gerard Emory Morgan of Baltimore and Susan Frances Wiles of Waltham united by Rev Edward J Young.

Iowe Halstead Essex Catherine Burroughs Parks Dr. Burroughs Morgan—Wiles Waltham Edward J. Young Gerard Emory Morgan Baltimore Susan Frances James Wiles

Obituary notices of residents in Oct across MA towns

A list of death notices dated Oct across Dedham Roxbury Cambridge Roslindale Woburn Chelsea Dorchester Quincy and more. The entries name the deceased, age, and often residence or relation. funeral details given for a few. Names include Joseph F Ainsworth Mary N Bangs Arthur Winthrop Coleman Lucretia Joslin Carter and others.

Ainsworth Dedham Joseph F. Ainsworth Bangs Mary N Elijah Williams Benjamin Bangs Bowthorpe Roslindale Isabella A. Bowthorne Conant Roxbury Ezra Conant Conn Woburn George H. Conn Coleman Cambridge Arthur Winthrop Coleman Carter Leominster Mass Lucretia Joslin Carter Hana Clark Randolph Hannah Samuel ( Lark Aoe Hannah ‘Townsend Portsmouth N. Il Caloon Chelsea Russell M. Cahoon Dempsey Neponset Charles H Annah M. Dempsey Donovan Seckle Street Cambridgeport John J Mary William Donovan Edwardsis Louisa A. Edwards Furfey Ruth M Hugh P Ellen M. Turtey Gallagher Eugene George F. Ann Julia Ff Hewitt Catharine James I. Hewitt John W. O'Sullivan John S., Jr Johns Mary A. Phillips Monhs Isabel Copeland Singer Sawyer Sophronia Liscom Sawyer Tappan Lenox Caroline Sturgis Tappan Beacon Street Taggard Watertown Eliza W. Taggard John Waggard Taylor Dorchester Albert C. Taylor Whitney Quincy William F. Whitney

Overcoats For Autumn Ready For Immediate Use

Our house offers ready to wear overcoats as substitutes for custom made clothing. The latest conservative dress styles for gentlemen are showcased and produced by trained hands in our manufacturing departments.

Our House

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