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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1886

Page

5

Donovan Elucidates Tariff Reform and Industry Growth

At a Middlesex County Democratic Club dinner in Lowell on Oct. 28 General John J. Donovan outlined views on tariff reform and propping up American industry. He attacked Congressman Allen’s record, urged cautious reform, and pressed for domestic shipbuilding, expanded manufacturing, and agri cultural support to boost wages and national strength. He stressed free materials for non manufactured goods and urged policies to keep work within the United States while expanding markets abroad.

Lowell Middlesex County Democratic Club American House W. E. Rusgil Cambridge John J. Donovan Geneal John M. Corse Sherman J. C. Abbott John Welch Colon A. A. Hagcett Edward B. Quinn Lones Frank K. Foster Seeches John J Donovan Congress Charles H. Allen United States Leeds England Allen Lawrence Fask Europe Canada Mexico Central America South America Germany France Polic New England

Harvard Freshman Athletic Meeting Recap at Holmes Field

The Harvard freshman meet on Holmes field produced no official team results. Winners included W. Jiver in the 100 yards at 11 seconds, P. K. Browne in the final heat, W. Crane in hurdles, EL Sturgis in the 440 yards, R. P. Endicott Jr in the half mile, J. J. Gorbin in the mile, Floedman in high jump, F. P. Y. Brown in sprints, J. E. Fankner in shot put, W. S. Crane in pole vault, G. J. Morrill in the two mile, and G. Wheelwright in broad jump.

Bestman Holmes Field W. Jiver Fh Browne P. K. Browne W. Crane EL Sturgis R. PR. Endicott, Jr G. W. Wheelwriht

War Claims Irregularities Highlight Auditor Report

In Tosx Indiana auditor Williams reports fiscal year 1885–86 settled claims total 11 6386 involving 159 401 724, up 58 percent in count and 74 percent in money from 1884–85. He cites gross irregularities in war claims, including illegal payments to Vermont and mischarges against the state, with hints of similar issues in Iowa.

Indiana Vermont Ordnance Office War Department United States Turkey Iowa

Classical Hill Coolidge Wedding at King's Chapel

King's Chapel hosted the wedding of J L Coolidge of 114 Beacon and Miss Autry J Will daughter of Hamilton A Hill lyde Park last evening. Guests included many Coolidge and Hill family members. Rev H W Foot officiated at the Church of England ceremony. A reception followed at 215 Commonwealth avenue with grand pine and white chrysanthemum decorations framing a pansy panel.

King’s Chanel Tremont Street School Street J. L. Coolidge Beacon Street J. Randolph Coolidge Autry F. J. Coolidge H. T. Coolidge F. Moors Arthur Lyman F. L. Coolidge H. Fisk F. Skinner, Jr H. W. Foot Church of England G. G. Coolidge Ameone Adlecruon Coolidge Mes feMersion Hige Ol. Randolph Coolidge Misses Coolidee Alass Bullard Miss Davis Mme Ilijl Mars A. Hill Miss Hill Professor Hill Johnson Anne. Johnson Loman Joskok Lyman Lyman George Peabody Francis Peabody Henry Pickering Chandier Robbins A Robbins Andrew Fiske H. Fiske Foote Frothinghamn Horace Gray Gardner George Gardner G. P. Gardner W. Grew Miss Wigglesworth Roger Wolcott W. H. Ladd Miss Ladd Ushing Sargent Sears Misses Sears Mr. Coolidge Harvard Commonwealth Avenue

New England in England Lecture on Pilgrim Fathers

Mr Edwin D Mead delivered the second lecture in Jace Sleeper Hall on New England in England. He argued American republicanism sprang from English roots not French thinkers, noting Coke and Magna Carta influenced Adams and others, while Jefferson and Franklin studied Rousseau but aligned with English liberty. He urged close ties with the mother country and adoption of its best practices.

Edwin D. Mead Jace Sleeper Hall New England England America Jeverson Franklin Rousseau Coke Samuel Adaims Hberty

Mr and Mrs Charles W Smith Observe Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles W Smith celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home 501 Shewmat avenue on a Wednesday evening. A large group of friends attended despite bad weather, with their daughter Carrie assisting. Usners A M Leonard E C Chick and M Chadbourne assisted. The parlor displayed chrysanthemums from Mrs FE Underhill. Gifts included two silver pieces from Potter Wrightington. Music by Baldwins orchestra. Supper by Harvey Blunt. The event was enjoyed by all.

Charles W. Smith Shewmat Avenue Carrie Smith A. M. Leonard E. C. Chick M. Chadbourne Underhill Winthrop Beach Potter & Wrightington Smith Baldwin Sipper Harvey Blunt

Mexican Village Exhibition Praised by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes writes to the proprietors of the Mexican Village at 296 Beacon Street on October 27 expressing pleasure in the exhibition. He notes it is informative and engaging for all ages, praises the men women and especially the children, and highlights the variety of handiwork that invites visitors to purchase reminders of their visit.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Beacon Strep Messrs Orvin Bros. & Nichols Centlemen Oliver Wendell HouMus Institute of Technology Boyston Street Ninesachusetis Epole Siffelk EL. B. Wadsworth Guores W. Pizece Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Post Sndh Boston Evening ‘Traveller Boston Herdmaiter John W. McKill Escaire Aoan H. Paine TH. Paine

Massachusetts Lye and Ear Infirmary Annual Meeting Election

At yesterday's annual meeting the election results named Dr Collins Warren as president Augustus Slemenway as treasurer Ed ward J Browne as secretary and a slate of managers including J Huntington Wolcott Augustus Lowell William R Robinson Edward T Browne Roger Wolcott Augustus Hemenwey Arthur Rothh Charles P Curtin Nathaniel Thayer Percival Lowell Harcourt Amory and Dr J Collins Warren. The secretary reported 12299 new patients treated with 6501 males 9119 eye patients and 3280 ear patients.

Massachusetts Lye and Ear Infirmary Dr. Collins Warren Augustus Slemenway Edward J. Browne J. Wuntington Wolcott Augustus Lowell Wiliam R. Robinson Edward Tf. Browne Roger Wolcott Augustus Hemenwey Arthur Rothh Charles P. Curtin Nathaniel Thayer Percival Lowell Harcourt Amory J. Collins

Salem Observer couple united in marriage

John D. H. Gauss of the Salem Observer married Miss Jennie J. Sinclair daughter of William F. Sinclair of Marblehead. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home in Salem conducted by Rev. Voorhees. A large number of Salon friends attended and many handsome presents were given to the couple.

John D. H. Gauss The Salem Observer Jennie J. Sinclair William F. Sinclair Marblehead

New Air Line to Boston by 3½ Hour Rail Route

New York Oct 28 The Post details a grand steel airline railway from New York to Boston promising a 3½ hour passenger run with four palatial cars, four daily trains, and a Boston depot near City Hall. Plans include London consultations, a vast New York depot near the post office, and a vigorous three year construction window with over 25 million subscribed in London.

New York Sprcrar The Post Wall State Street Boston London May Geston Quebec Halifax New England Harlem Zita Himan Fsetov Unisconarey Orneius Vanierbut Ies Procenitors Depew New York Central Hudson River Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt Middletown New Haven Charing Cross Tts United States Post Office City Hall Forty-Second Street Vega m Athens America Manhattan Bestond& Lowell Bestonian New York Academy of Music Massachusetts Yaik Puck

Marriage of Miss Nellie Avers and Mr Edwin Sibley

Miss Nellie Avers daughter of Captain O Avers of the city police and Mr Edwin O Sibley were married at St Johns Episcopal Church Charlestown yesterday noon. Rev D J Avers of Haverhill Mass officiated in the Church of England form. Ushers included George Motley Artemas Tyler Charles P Lincoln and Charles Slemenway. Best man was H H Sibley Lincoln. A reception followed at the bride's father 56 Washington street with immediate relatives. The couple will reside on Laurel street Somerville after a short journey.

Nellie Avers Ont Dandler O. Avers Eewin O. Sibley St. John’s Episcopal Church Charlestown D. J. Avers Haverhill Mass Church of Englannd Messra George 8. Motley Artemas Tyler Lowell Charles P. Lincoln Charles

Council adjourns after nonquorum roll call

At 7 30 p m last evening the clerk called the roll and twenty seven members answered. The lack of a quorum caused the common council meeting to be adjourned for one week.

Common Council

Pierce’s Female Panacea Promises Cure All Ailments

An article praising Dr Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a cure for women's chronic ailments. It claims the medicine treats leucorrhea prolapsus internal fever bleeding and related problems and notes a price reduction to one dollar. The piece emphasizes women readers and druggists as the distribution channel.

Pope Pierce

Colossal statues and art critics contrast on monuments

T H Bartlett surveys major monumental works from Rome to Paris and Munich, arguing colossal sculpture often fails as art while noting niche successes. He contrasts American taste for size with European craftsmanship, cites the Arch of Triumph bas-reliefs, the Madeleine pediment, and the Munich Bavaria, and laments lack of robust art education and support for architecture, painting, and sculpture in the United States.

Bavaria Munich Schwanthaler Louis France Pay Bonassieux Vereingetorix Cote D’or Millet Buees Barge Falzaire Rude Stenius Thiers Arch of Triumph Etex Corcot Cortot Listory Frémier Carpeaux Dailou Heston Art Museum Boston United States Bureau of Education United States Walter Smith New York Nation Bureszu Commissioner of Education Mrinds T. H. Bartlett

Children’s Mission Meeting Called by Ladies Circle

The Ladies' Home Circle will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, November 2 at the Children's Mission, 277 Tremont Street. Garments are needed for the children and the poor, and many more volunteers are invited to join. Cast-off clothing for children and adults sent to Mrs. E. B. Barry, 277 Tremont Street, will be carefully distributed.

Ladies’ Home Circle Children’s Mission Tremont Street EB. D. Barry Passachamsetta Sue Folk Mary GC Whittle Boston Willea MB. White Walter HH Suffolk Boston Post McRin Massachusectts J. Sup Edward, Holmes B.C. Tlolaes Court Square John B. Fitzpatrick

Entertainment listings at Boston theaters tonight

The Boston stage shows include The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Boston Theatre Evening at 7 45 Harbor Lights at the Boston Museum Rose Coghlan at the Globe Theatre A Parlor Match at the Park Theatre Adonis at Hollis Street Theatre and Hallen and Hart prize devuls at the Howard Athenaeum Evening performances begin around 8 as listed

Boston Harbor Lights Globe Theatre Rose Coghlan Hollis ST Adonis Howard Athen Hallen and Hart's Jdevuls Frederic DE Bemlevilele America Ehie Priday School For Scandal Lady Yeazle Walter Lytton Lady of Lyons Pantine London Assurance Montel NEW Boston Museum Company

Auction Notice for Roots and Shoes and Misc Goods

In New York Richards & Co. invites bids at the library for paintings and curiosities. Leonard & Co. advertises a Saturday sale with stacks offered by Day & Co. and Francis Henshaw & Co. Sale scheduled for the afternoon, with detailed items including furniture and accessories.

Aturday OCE ROL. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Gorham Rogers & CO Duntree Goods Federal Street

Marriages in Cambridge and Boston Area Notices

A list of marriage announcements from Cambridge and surrounding areas. Names include Agnes Devens, Berry and Craig, Arthur Boo s, Mary Craig, Grace Hathaway, William Chapin, YT Mills, Fania Temple, Edith Baker, Grace Powars, James Beale, Mabel Burd, Imma Winslow, Woodworth Tucker, Nila Miller, Burton Gardner, Adeline Hartley, John Preston, Susan Sturgis, and Frank Prescott. Details cover venues, dates in October and November, and officiating ministers.

Allston Baker-Desim¢Mon Francis G. Peapody Charles M. Baker Edith Dominion Powars Beale Neponset Francis Tiisny Charles Bieler Grace Evelyn Powars James Beale Philadelphia Bargent Church of the Messiah

Obituary Notices From Several Cities

Obituaries list multiple deaths with dates from October in various locales including Boston, Charlestown, South Boston, Newton, Medford, Somerville and Groton. Names include Clara I Goodwin, Joseph Hale, Charles C Hayward, Katie M Hanson, Edward Ts Mermillud, Mary Miller, Catherine Van Pelt, Wah Hanis, Carrie Wilson, Mary Woodworth, Arthur Cunningham, Ellen Muslish, Caroline Foster, Henry Leeds, Charles H Moors, Frank J Peck. Ages range from under two to 80s with causes noted as illness or paralysis in several entries. The notices indicate private funerals, varied residence origins, and family relations.

Hay Ward Charles C. Hay Ward Hansun Ri¢Chlands Katie F.C Ante A. Disnson Tarmaud Biston Miehlands Ger Edward Ts Mermillud Carrie Marry Wilson Wwoodworth Boston Highlands Mary O Ife Isaac M. Woodworth Cunningham Art Newton Arthur Cunningham 7Ston Pnglish Druvkiine Ellen Muslish Fostila Medford Caroline Foster Boston Taoatta LEEDS Somerville Henry Leeds Moors Groton Charles H. Moors Peck Newton Frank J. Peck D. J Sirah i, Peck

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