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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1887

Page

5

Boston Chamber protests Boston rail freight rates

A Boston Chamber of Commerce committee appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission to challenge higher through rates to Boston from Chicago via Lake Shore New York Central and Hudson River and Boston and Albany lines. They cited tables showing higher earnings for Boston shipments and asked for rate parity with New York, citing economic harm to Boston mechanics. The hearing continues.

Washineton Soroian Boston Chamber of Commerce Edward Kemble Messrs Hibbard McPherson Bell Williams Ranlet Interstate Commerce Commission Boston Chicago Lake Shore New York Central Hudson River Boston & Albany Gaston Whitney Kemble Post New York Chamber of Commerce Lowell Liverpool Lake Shore Railroad Company Buffalo Executive Business Association

Boston Lawyer Montague Among Five Democratic Brothers

A Boston attorney, noted for his literary attainments, is described as part of a family of five brothers who are all strong Democrats, as were their ancestors. He has practiced law for many years and is regarded as well known and popular.

Montague Boston

Boston & Maine Lease Ratified Amid Bribery Reports

In Concord New Hampshire the House passed a bill ratifying the Northern railroad lease to the Boston & Maine by 155 to 123. A Senate bill authorizing purchase of the Eastern Railroad assets by the Boston & Maine is referred to committees. Judiciary committee reviews bribery cases with possible actions and expects reports Tuesday.

Concorp N. H Sprcau Northern Railroad Boston & Maine Dover & Winnipesaukee Alton Bay Lake Village House Senate O. C. Moore Sawyer Richards Newport Senate Committee On Railroads Boston & Maine Railroad Eastern Railroad Company Eastern Railroad New Hampshire New Zea Secretary of State Judiciary Committee

Fishermen to Hold Meeting On Washington Conference Items

The Fishermen of Maine plan a meeting with fishing exchange members to record owners views ahead of the Washington conference. A. M. Smith predicts talk of a half cent per pound duty on fresh Canadian fish for immediate consumption. Toronto commentary questions the value of commercial union for Canada and Britain's interests.

Porritano Sprcran Washington Maine A. M. Smith Canada New England Toronto Ont The Globe Mr. Chamberlain Islington Great Britain United States Dominion Britain England Chamberlain

Straws From State Street on Boston and Providence Deal Activity

The piece reports on a Boston and Providence consolidation with 22,000 of 40,000 shares approved, plus plans to expand and profit from a unified system. It covers New England Telephone earnings, West End Land stock interest, Gulf Colorado Santa Fe finances, New York & New England directory changes, Boston & Albany annual report, and Maine Central freight gains as summer traffic ends.

John B. Riley Indian Bureau Riley Missouri River Nevada Congress New York Cowes New England Telephone and Telegraph Company West End United Lines Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Atchison State Comptroller of Texas New York & New England Brice-Thomas Erie Boston American Loan and Trustompany Winner Investment Company William H. Parmenter State Street New England Amoskeag Manufacturing CO Staite Street Amouskeag Manufacturing Co T. Jefferson Coolidge

City Hall debated Saturday half holiday enforcement

In response to Mayor O'Brien, city department heads met to decide actions on enforcing the Saturday half holiday. Some departments allowed time off, others kept workers on due to urgent duties. Colonel Nettleton noted his single employee could leave when he wished. the Mayor questioned legal authority to direct department heads.

O’brien Nettleton

Eaton Family Reunion Brings 300 to Mefonaon Historic Exercises

The fourth annual Eaton family reunion opened in the Meionaon with about 300 attendees. Rev. W. H. Eaton of Keene, N H., spoke on progress toward a memorial volume while Professor Daniel C. Eaton of Yale outlined records. A enrollment committee included Charles O. Eaton Boston W H Eaton Westfield J J Eaton Boston and W L Eaton Concord. Nellie S. Thomas sang The Song for Me.

Eaton Famly Meionaon W. H. Eaton Keene N. H Daniel C. Eaton Yale Charles O. Eaton Boston Westfield

Death in 660 Washington shop linked to heart disease

At 11 30 PM Wednesday James M Stone found George M Howard dead in Patrick Judges tailor shop at 660 Washington Street. Autopsy shows heart disease with Brights. Howard 50 a lock keeper from St John and a trusted bachelor. He returned to the shop after a walk to enjoy a quiet smoke before lodging at 17 Oxford Street.

James M. Stone Washington Street Patrick Judge Bright George M. ©. Howard Judge St. John Oxford Street

Mystic Park Trotting Trials Amid Chilly Crowd

Mystic Park hosted a large audience despite cold weather with Woodlawn the popular exhibit driven by Mme Marantette. Top races included 2:40 class with Roscoe C. winning a close heat, and 2:29, 2:20 classes featuring Fierce competition and notable entrants such as Charlies Yapp, Rex, Factory Boy, and M. Banodgon. The day’s events faced darkness but continued with plans to resume at noon plus a showcase against Major Banks and Hard Luck.

Mystic Park Woodlawn Mme. Marantette Alroy W. K W.K Rex Fred S F. H Roscoe C Jock Bowen Charlies Yapp B. G. Fred I. Hotton Big George Haner H. W. Smith B.m. Mischief N. T. Dore Blk Phil Sheridan J. B M. B.anodgon C. G Ov Bscientes A. Woodward Bik G. Rex Major Banks Evergreen Willie J. J. Bowen Skylark Mate Frank Hale Melrose N. Y B. G Harry East J.C. Williams Ashe Vt G. Overlake A. J. Feek Syracuse B. m. Patience B. G. Watt A. H. Price Rumford G. Tainter Frank Wallingford Boston B. m. May D. L. D. Potter Greenfield G. R. R. H. John S. Gibbs Bangor B. G. Duster J.J. Bowen Medford Norway Knox LGB G. Little Jim George O. Bailey Belfast B. m. Kittier F. BE. Crocker Auburn M. Rennie P. A. C. Scribner Lewiston N.Y B. G. Electric B. G. Alroy M. Dodwe Fittehelds William Sheridan Malone, N. Y Br. G. Bijou

Amusements: Clara Morris in Alixe at Parke

The amusements listing shows Clara Morris in Alixe at Parke with evening times. Sophia at Museum and A Run of Luck at Boston Theatre with 7:45 showtime. Shaughraun at Hellis Street. Lagardére at Fobre Theatre at 7:45. Howard Auditorium features a Variety program at 8.

Olli Streets Theatre Isaac B. Rich Boucicault Conn Sc Boucicault Colleen Bawn Parkee Clara Morris

Auctions Today In Carpets Fruit And Stocks

Auctions listed for today include carpets and related items by Leonard and Company at 3 p.m. fruit by Horatio Harris at noon. Saturday sales feature stocks by R. L. Day and Co. at 11:30 a.m. and stocks by Francis Henshaw and Co. at noon.

Leonard & Co Horatio Harris Stocks—R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Marriages Noted Across Several Cities on Oct 26

A string of marriage notices dated Oct 26 lists vows in Boston Somerville Rockland Cambridge Malden Newport and other locales. Individuals include William Bacon Karolen Bartlett Charles Burr Abbie Young George Duke M Eugenia Curtis Freeman Rising Ella Bowditch Edith Soren Edith Packhard John Eliot Peet Ethel Pumpelly Soder Evelyn Sawyer and Augustus Whitney among others.

Bacon—Bartlett James de Normandie Henry M. King Albany N. Y William Bacon Karolen Bartlett Burr—Young Pittsfield J. H. Dunham F.C. Smart Charles C. Burr Abbie A, Young Auburndale Dyke—Curtis Rockland N. S. Jones R. Perry Bush George D, Duke of Chelsea M. Eugenia Curtis Rising Bowditch Somerville St.Thomas’s Church George W. Durell Freeman A. Rising Ella O. Bowditch Bogenf Soren G. A. Gordon Frederic Rogers Cambria Edith Soren Dorchester Malden Enrietta Louise David Brown Newton Mass Thomas—Packhard Robert G. Seymour William H. Thomas Edith L. Packhard Woli Soder Newport R. I Raphael Oi Peet John Eliot Bh Cambridge Ethel] Pumpelly Soder Whitney—Sawyer Edward H. Hall Augustus A. Whitnay Evelyn A. Sawyer

Deaths From Across Towns Note Names and Ages

Obituary notices list Hannah Bent aged 80 in Canton and Arthur Bass aged 3 in Hyde Park, with numerous other deaths including Herbert Everett 28 in Norwood Melilla Higgins 50 in Charlestown Lydia Wentworth Lee wife of Thomas H. Lee and Delia Stone editor in chief in Brooklyn along with Eliza Teele Cambridge and Mrs Tilton Peterboro New Hampshire.

Bent Canton Hannah Bent Bass Hyde Park Arthur Norwood Arthur C Hattie G. Bass Everett Norwood Herbert Everett Higgins Charlestown Melilla M Daniel Higgins Lee Red Oak Lydia Cogswell Wentworth Thomas H. Lee David L Margaret J. Wentworth Morrill Leach Melrose Lucy C. Leach Newsall East Bridgewater Olive B Samuel R. Newhall Packer Lynn Charles Packer Peirce Hillsdale Wyo New York Journal of Commerce Teele Cambridge Eliza Howe Samuel P. Teele Tilton Peterboro N. H J. O. Tilton Lexington Maas I. K. French

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Freight Rates Interstate Commission Andrew Carnegie Commodore Harmony White House British Peace Arbitration Committee William P. Montague Comptroller of the Treasury Harvard Boston & Maine Lease Portland Boston & Albany Railroad Newton Eclicuit Perkins, Dupee & Co Maine Central Road E&oe Eaton Family Reunion Mefonaon Hunt Apothecaries South Street East Street School Street D. Archibald Blackstone Street Dunbar, Stanton & Day Real Estate Exchange Nevl Fifth Street San Diego Cal Coronado Beach Flint Street East Somerville F. A. Titus Brattle Maquare Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa State St Des Moinen John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire St Ouse Hill & CO the Eastern Banking CO Milk Street France Leon T. Merrihew Equitable Mortgage Company Capital Broadway Court Street Philadelphia Cor 4Th and Chestnut Boston Stock Exchange B. P George T. Stoddard Mason Building Kilby Street Medford, Mass Bowen Wilie C. Frank Hale PLA Cme Oe Buchanan Fielding Tom Jones Sophia London Irving Joer Stetson Imre Kiraley Lacardere Roer MLL Francioni MLLE Mari Brambilla Imre Kiralfy Rand Ballet Geen Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins RUN OF Luck Splendid Company Daisy Howard Athenaum A Big Specialty Co Mechanics’ Fair Boston & Lowell Lawrence North Scollay Square the Park E. Willis Huntington Ave Reeves American Band of Providence Grand Centennial Organ Ivan Panin Hawthorne Park St Pushkin Vacal Tian Aroy Tiana Turgenef Tolstoy Doll & Richards’s Park Street Carl Schoenhof’s Tremont Street Cupples & Hurd’s Boylston Street Lofts and Chambers Chauncy ST Lincoln ST Harrison Ave Essex St Purchase ST Devonshire Street City Hall Allen, Hemenway & Savage Quincy & CO Advertiser GEO. Leonard School OF Art Helen M. Knowlton B.T Office of Post Insurance American Insurance Co George Croshaw & CO London Francis Peabody J. W. Field Henry S. Bean Ast Secy E. H.R DR. J. Semmes Winter St Temple Place Penn, Ave Washington, D.C Leif Erikson Back Bay Park Commonwealth Avenue Gorham, Rogers & CO Lapo Goods Federal Street Brookline News Louis Cassier Eptror F. Abranham’s N. B Brecord Aaron BR. Gay & CO Jefferson Goomace A. Blanchard Ashton Valve Company Franklin Street Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation B. B. Torrey Treas Richard Wilkinson William F. Cooke Oteel Mass Congress Street Music Hall Wilhelm Gericke Teresa Carrento W. A. Mozart Parisian F. Chopin Liszt Gsealet Saturda Svenin Locatia Boston Symphony Orchestra Sity Bookstore Maud Powell Helene Hastreiter Adele Margulies Whitney Mockridge Sig. A. Cori L. M. Ruben Mgt A. B.C Cereals Geocers M’f’g CO Murray ST Massachus Segre Bureole Almon Perry Arthur E. Denison Equitable B
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