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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1887

Page

2

Indian and Chinaman Education Topics at Portland Meeting

The American Missionary Association debated Indian and Chinese teaching methods at Portland Oregon. Frank Wood outlined Indian reform, including vernacular use and bureau restrictions. Carlos Montezuma, an Apache, spoke of his life and schooling while discussions urged broader funding and church work among Indians and Chinese.

PortlAnd Behrends American Missionary Association Frank Wood Boston Indian Bureau Powell Carlos Montezuma Yankton College Dakota South S. L. B. Speare Middlebury Africa Charles Mills Newburyport Yan Phou Lee Cyrus Richardson George F. Staunton W. A. Crossthwaite Congregational Church Charles A. Hull Brooklyn N.Y J. H. Mellvaine Providence R. I Smith Baker Lowell Mass St. Peter C. W. Shelton Otis Dean Massachusetts J. E. Roy D.D Women’s Bureau First Church D. P. Emerson White Cross C. W.5 Shelton Santee School Nebraska Myers Tennessee Kentucky Josephine Kellogg Tougaloo University

Unfounded Cholera Scare Over Independent Free of All Disease

A sensational cholera article claimed passengers from the steamer Independente, after visiting Palermo, Italy, were scattered nationwide. Reports say six went to Boston and two to Providence, triggering quarantines and disinfection of clothing in Chicago and Baltimore. Quarantine Commissioner Nichols noted the ship left Palermo Sept. 24 and arrived Oct. 15, with no sickness or deaths during the voyage and the passengers in good health.

New York Independente Palermo Italy Looston Providence Chicago Baltimore Nichols

Jacob Sharp's Case Reviewed by Court of Appeals in Auburn

The Court of Appeals heard the Jacob Sharp case in Auburn New York with crowded rooms. Attorneys Nicoll Semple and Comstock for the people and Cockran Paige and Stickney for Sharp argued four hours. Debate centered on admissibility of testimony from Pottie and others and on related flight evidence.

Aubany N. Y Jacob Sharp Court of Appeals Nicoll Semple Comstock Sharp Cockran Paige Stickney Ruger Pottie Reading Assembly Senate Committee of Investigation Miller Board of Aldermen de Lacey Moloney Keenan Dempsey Sayles Canada Committee of Senate Niegell Legislative Committee

Record of Fires at Beverly and Haverhill Streets

A lively blaze swept a five story building area on Beverly street and nearby Haverhill street at 2 80 this morning. Fire alarms from Box 19 triggered a second alarm. The property is owned by A Wentworth with Hoyt Manufacturing and other firms listed. The fire likely started in the horseshoe pad factory on the Beverly street side.

Beverly Street Haverhill Street Te Ccord A. Wentworth and Ees Hoyt Manufacturing Seine H. Butler & Co Frank Mead Ees Suits H. W. Bigelo

Multiple local fires reported with small damages

A still alarm from 4 Morton street occupied by Marx Sternberg caused $50 damage due to matches. A second alarm from Box 14 reported a four story brick building at 284 Commercial street, occupied by John Shay and Thomas Lane and owned by Nathan Mathews, damaged $25 from spontaneous combustion. A 6:15 p.m. fire at 43 Pleasant street occupied by Josephine Foley was caused by a lace curtain catching fire, costing $25. A late 5:10 p.m. alarm from Box 325 reported a fire at Field's Corner owned variety store William Cahill with no damage.

Morton Street Marx Sternberg Commercial Street John Shay Thomas Lane Nathan Mathews Good and Thayer Station 4 Pleasant Street Josephine Foley William Cahill Field’s Corner

Water Works Standpipe Bursts in Franklin

Early this morning at 3 o'clock the iron standpipe at the Franklin water works near Alpine street exploded with a loud report. The 30 foot high 35 foot diameter tank was torn asunder, bricks ripped loose and hurled as far as twenty rods. Owner George H Namam has spent thousands this summer on enlargements, and the brick pier damage adds to an estimated loss of 15 000 to 20 000.

Franklin Water Works Alpine Street George H. Nornam

Ex-DA Elihu Root Leads City GOP Rally at Cooper Union

Elihu Root presided over a large mass meeting of Young Men's Republican clubs at Cooper Union with Julius Burrows and John Plummer as speakers. Notable vice presidents included Theodore Roosevelt and Levi P. Morton. Nicoll's candidacy drew the strongest cheers as resolutions backed Republican state and county tickets. Irving Hall convention also endorsed the ticket and condemned Tammany Hall and county Democrats for municipal reform indifference.

New York Elihu Root Cooper Union Julius C. Burrows Michigan John F. Plummer Allen Thorndike Rice Whitelaw Reid Ernest Crosby Theodore Roosevelt Noah Davis Levi P. Morton Congressman Fitch Nicoll Irving Hall Tammany Hall

Boston News Dealers Protest Monopoly Plan at Meeting

The Boston newsdealers gathered at 144 Harrison Avenue with John H. Henan as chair and Elmer Brown as secretary. They adopted resolutions opposing the Hotel and Railway News Company for seeking to monopolize Boston’s news stands and retail news trade and called for public support to defend their business.

Boston Harrison Avenue John H. Henan Elmer ¥. Brown Hotel Railway News Company Hotel and Railway News Company New York Brooklyn London Newsdealers National Association of Newsdealers

Dwight School Association Holds First Annual Meeting

The Dwight School Association met at Parker House for its first annual meeting and dinner. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected including President George B. Yord and Vice Presidents James A. Page and Samuel A. Merrill. There were 180 members present.

Dwight School Association Parker House George B. Yord James A. Page Samuel A. Merrill A. 8.Oward Samuel I. Wilting BR. A. Gazala F. A. Claflin F. J. Weston

Only One Assembly Left in Beverly After Labor Strikes

The decline of District 77 Knights of Labor in Beverly is marked by a drop from 1500 members in six assemblies to debt and sale of group property. A seven week strike in 1886 followed by a larger tannery walkout caused steep losses and suspensions, with the lone remaining Cutter Assembly meeting monthly and District 77 reportedly $15,000 in debt.

Bevery Speciat Knights of Labor Order Beverly Sticeriors Old Pea Peabody Salem Building Trades Cutters District Assembly Norwood’s Hall

Universalist Publishing House marks twenty five year milestone

A Shawmut Avenue ceremony celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of Universalist Publishing House with addresses by Rev. Dr. Richard Eddy and other church and scholarly figures. The article recounts founding steps from 1862, key acquisitions, name changes, and the growth of publications and assets over the period.

Teemer Gandaur Race Postponed Amid Rough Lake Water

The Teemer Gandaur race at Lake Marana cook was postponed due to rough water. A large crowd gathered, showing disappointment as organizers planned to reschedule when conditions improve.

Lake Maranacook Teemer Gandaur

Shipping Arrivals and Departures at New York Ports

A long list details arriving steamers and barks including H. F. Dimpeck Ida Savannah and Navigators along with ships bound for Hamburg Liverpool Havana and Nassau. Numerous vessels from Boston Providence New Bedford and Portland are noted with destinations such as Matanzas Bermuda and Port de Paix.

New York General Whitney Kearse Boston Orinoco Garvin Hamilton Santiago Allen Cienfayros Hammonia Mlebich Gene Branscombe St. John N. B Lester A. Lewis Moody Dart Whittaker Yarmouth Matthew Vassar Jdr Mackay Yairhaven Mass Robbie Godfrey Cook Charlottetown I. BE H. F. Dimpeck Poston Ida Savannah Hamburg Lewis Walsh London Isabel Louise Stettin Ieariette Lizzie Curry Windsor Louise Adelaide Orient Lillian Bangor Silas McLean Silver Heels Caroline Kryight Idaho Ann Eliza H. EF. Willard Lady of the Ocean Rockland Abbie Busley Isrove Sullivan Julia A. Decker Joseph G. Namblin Provincetown Solomon L. Crocker Henry P. Halleck Emma Sallie T. Chartre Oceanus New Bedford Bvylin Oakwoods Narragansett Pier Judge Low Lubec Marion KH. Rockhill Minnehaha Samuel Kvastner Minguas Allie H. Belden Lanesville Orrie V. Drisko Edward R. Emerson Minnie A. Read Fred GC Holden Jane L. Newton Ocean Spray Millstone Point Willow Harp Hortensen Kate Scranton Belle R. Hall Hero John N. Chaffee Allston Providence Mattie J. Alles Gardiner Uranus Hillsboro Abbie L. Dow Blue Hill Grace Webster Mary Stewart Frankfort Weat Side Gloucester Robert Ross Pacific Lucy Wentworth Modoc Shulee Lillia Whiting Union Hallowell Angler Wood's Hall Edwardslade Coweset Copin Aurelia Vinalhaven Anna Murch Elsworth D. K. Akin A. W. Ellis Belfast J. S. Terry John Feeney Nantucket M. Brookings Richmond Osprey Two Rivers Liazzio J. Call Augusta Annie T. Bailey Kennebec EM. J. Simmons Thomaston J. UB. Knowles Portland C. J. Willard Newburyport Luella Nickerson Cotul Hamatonta Queen Liverpool State of Nevada Glasgow City of Wyanne Havana Nassau Bergensen Port de Paix Bermuda Rebecca Carnaby Matanzas Harry and Aubrey Macoria

New Books in the Forum Highlight Debates on Society and Politics

The November Forum features President Barnard urging temperate reform, Edward T. Peters arguing for education to spread wealth, and George Ticknor Curtis weighing Utah statehood. Senator Colquitt defends the Negro vote and warns against Republican manipulation, while other essays touch on veto power, the Panama Canal, life’s purpose, and Brander Matthews on literature.

F. A. F. Barnard Edward T. Peters George Ticknor Curtis Utah Colquitt Georgia South Republican Party Cleveland United States Long Hurlbut Panama Canal W.5 Lilly Romanes Brander Matthews Moliére Matthews

English Masterpieces and Welsh's English Literature Course

A critical review praises Alfred H. Welsh's English Masterpiece Course as a systematic bibliography of English literature. It argues the work favors content over form, weighs its value for classrooms and individuals, and highlights its structured periods, author lists, and critical references.

Mgr. Welsh Frederic Harrison Welsh Earth Shelley Diman Lang Milton Macaulay Alfred H. Welsh Chicago John C. Buckbee & Co Silver, Rogers & Co Price OA Corey

Teaching the Old Testament In a Sunday School Talk

The Unitarian Sunday School Society opened a lecture series in Channing Hall with Rev. A P Peabody teaching on How to Teach the Old Testament He defended belief over doubt argued the Old Testament contains moral teaching and traces the plan of salvation through history He noted Moses may not be the author of the Pentateuch praised Jewish morality and warned against overreliance on external aids urging study of Isaiah and the Psalms for devotion.

Unitarian Sunday School Society Channing Hall A. P. Peabody D.D Jesus Moses Greece

Collateral Loan Co sale of unredeemed goods opens Oct 24

The Collateral Loan Company's 55th Semi-Annual Sale of Unredeemed Goods begins Monday October 24 at 10 A M in the Banking Rooms 328 Washington Street Boston and continues daily until sold. A large assortment including gold and silver watches chains rings earrings bracelets clocks silverware pins and other items will be offered with catalogues ready October 21.

Washington Street Boston Navy Department Washington Navy Yard Navy United States J. G. Walker Secretary of the Navy

Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Anniversary Ends

The final day features reports from the Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Association noting 818 schools with 61 959 members and $53 214.838 raised. Officers for the next year are listed and speakers discuss Bible study, Sunday school methods in Rhode Island, and planting new schools.

Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Association George C. Whitney J. D. Fulton Orville Coats Pittsfield William N. Hartshorn D. H. Brigham Charles C. Barry Francis P. Morton F. M. Gardner Lawrence George ©. Needham Lucy Wheelock A. B. McCrillis Providence Rhode Island A. J. Gordon D.D

Boston Stock Exchange Members Named

Boston Stock Exchange announces membership roster with Milton among listed brokers and firms.

The Boston Stock Exchange

Jackson & Co Sets The Styles With Latest Hats

The Boston shop Jackson & Co. stocks the newest English hat styles and the famous Dunlap. Patrons flock for up to date headwear, with a full range available for those seeking alternatives.

Boston Jackson & Co

Perkins & Dupee postpone creditors meeting after missing key partner

Perkins Dupee & Co at No 40 State street postpone formal affairs until next Saturday at noon due to the absence of W H Harris of Braintree. Liabilities total 100 700 with 64 300 secured and 36 400 unsecured. assets 90 500 including a 16 000 Brokers Board seat. deficit 10 200 with twenty creditors. Other items note Johnson Perrin Co assigns to A M Armstrong. a $2500 mortgage on Burrillsville mill. Cleverly insolvency in Lower Mills Boston. Manufacturers Clothing Co assigns to George W Manson. ex Alderman James Pearson transfers business to A J Pearson amid financial pressure.

Perkins, Dupee & Co No. 40 State Street W. H. Harris Braintree Perkins & Dupee Brokers’ Board Johnson, Perrin & Co Woollen Manufacturers Burrillsville R. I A. M. Armstrong Woonsecket Almira Fairbanks New York Thomas F. Cleverly Washington Street Lower Mills Boston Manufacturers’ Clothing Company Providence R. J George W. Manson James Pearson Boodle Sixth Avenue A. J. Pearson

Annual meeting of Dedham asylum reviews finances and staff

The Temporary Asylum for Female Prisoners at Dedham met in Trinity Church to report year finances. Income totaled 8736 dollars with expenses of 8727 leaving 3 dollars, plus 25 inmates and 14 children at Sept 30, 1886. Officers elected include President Mrs Henry B Mackintosh and Secretary Miss Mary L Adams.

Dedham Trinity Church Board of Women Russell Sturgis, Jr Mr. Prescott F. B

Auction Advert by Howe & Co Real Estate Brighton

Auction sales by Albert Howe & Co real estate and general agents of Market street Brighton established 1843. Telephone 7368 horses and wagon sales every Wednesday at the salesroom. Private sale at auction prices includes carts wagons and harness. Also listed is academy at 159 Warren Avenue Boston.

Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Acaienee Warren Avenue Boston

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