Boston Leather Trade Dominates Prewar to Postwar Market
The article outlines Boston’s leather industry growth after the Civil War, noting 1860s gains in tanning and imports. It cites 20 million dollars in capital, 35 million dollars in leather sales, and roughly 720,000 foreign hides imported. It details firms by specialty in sole or upper leather, and highlights New York as the major sole leather market while Boston leads in upper leather. It also describes Hemlock tanning and Miller bark extract impact, plus Maryland and Virginia sumac production.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Morocco
New York
United States
Salem
Buenos Ayres
Danvers
Peabody
Woburn
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Canada East
Millers (Bark Extract Association
Winchester
Lynn
Roxbury
W.E. Plummer
65 High Street
Virginia
Maine
Panvers
Rio Grande
New Jersey
Brown University 101st Commencement in Providence
The hundred and first annual Commencement at Brown University in Providence drew large crowds and favorable notice for crisp orations on liberal reform philosophy and religion. Highlights included a lengthy procession, multiple Latin and English addresses, Phi Beta Kappa readings, a three o’clock alumni meeting detailing fund growth, and evening sermons at the First Baptist Church.
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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Manning Hall
Providence
G. P. Fisher
Yale College
J. L. Dimond
H. Harkness
Caldwel
H. C. Whitaker
Heman Lincoln
A. Harkness
John Kingsbury
5. S. Greene
Reuben A. Guild
W. G. Dearth
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, At 11 O’clock. Rev. Dr. Sampson
Columbia College
Phillips Brooks
Philadelphia
Hf. L. Whittaker
Lincoln
R. G
Rowland Hazard
Society of Missionary Inquiry
First Baptist Meetinghouse
Augustus H. Strong
Cleveland
Ohio
Regiment Consider New York Visit Amid Debate
The First Regiment weighs an excursion to New York to enhance city and state pride. Seven companies favor the trip, two oppose, and one abstains. A committee will arrange details and report on a prize drill and promenade concert for a definitive monthly decision. John Durivage, Boston journalist and actor, dies in Memphis at forty, leaves a Philadelphia wife.
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New York
Col. Johnston
Co. H
Chelsea
A. Proctor
Isaac Gragg
H. A. Snow
Co G
John Dourriyage
Memphis
Tenn
Edward Everett
Boston
New Orleans
California
San Francisco
Alta California
Durivage
West
Spaulding & Bidwell
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Departure of Opp Fellows for California
Several Grand Representatives from New England to the Annual Communication of the Right Worthy Lodge of the United States I O F left Boston yesterday via the Boston and Albany Railroad. Names include Wm E Ford Chas Hayden Geo H Stickney True Osgood from MA New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island and more. They will meet in Omaha then proceed to San Francisco. Stolen boats recovered Harbor Police seized two vessels stolen from Marshfield and Newport. one purchased by R Brown for 20 and the other by Henry Benner for 35. Boats valued at 125 and 200 respectively are now held by Harbor Police.
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Chicago & North Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain
Central Pacific
Firth
Russell Sage
New York
McKay
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Planer
Wilmarth
Ford
Atlantic Works
Oriental Print Works
Bird
Andrews
Niry
Felton
George Allen Bulfum
Woonsockel
Charles Fales Ballou
Albert Clifford Barney
George Allen Buffum
Frederick Bohan Byram
Henry Newell Cady
Franklin Chase Clark
Joseph Harris Cowell
Alvin Millen Crane
George Edward Cranston
Nathan Fellows Dixon, Jr
David Downie
Walter Richmond Fales
George Hurlburt Felton
Frank Wilton Freeborn
Henry Tyler Grant
George Dallas Hersey
John Carver Hopkins
Pascal Allen Horton
Arthur Judson Hovey
Ray Greene Huling
John Skinner Hutchinson
Preston Day Jonas
Frank Lawton, Jr
Dora Pratt Morgan
George Cune Newton
Andrew Bowman Patten
Nelson Perrin
William Tallman Richmond
James Horton Shankland
Osgood Harris Shepard
Isaac Robinson Wheelock
John Conant White
Allen Francis Wood
Daniel Mott Fisk
Frank Barker Grant
Joseph Metcalf Harris
Charles Hitchcock
James Mauran Rhodes
Henry Keith Southwick
Silas Alward, Esq
St. John
N. B
Arcadia College
N.S
George B. Blodgett
Horatio Nelson Slater
Webster
Mass
John Howard Appleton
William L. Stone
City of New York
Bohan P. Byram
Providence
Heman Lincoln Wayland
Kalamazoo College
Michigan
William Robinson Babc
Windsor
Hutchinson
Uni
Thayer
Newport
Caswell
Rhode Island
Padelford
Clarke
Hemes
Caswe
Foster
Norwich
Conn
Massachusetts
Legislative Assembly of
United States
F. Thomas
Thomas
Udge Benjamin
England
Professor Elton
Elton
John L. Lincoln
Angell
Burlington College
Lampson
Columbian College
Washington
F. Dennison
Westerly
Daggett
Attleboro
Dodge
Madison University
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Somerville
James Trainer
Thomas Rogers
Charlestown
Capt
Raney
Cushing and Green
Opp
California
New England
Right Worthy Lodge
San Francisco
Boston and Albany
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Chas. Hayden
Geo. H. Stickney
Wm. Ellison
Jonathn D. Stratton
Wm. R. Tapley
John L. Spring
True Osgood
New Hampshire
Kingsbury
Cummings
Daniel Brown
Marshfield
Harbor
R. Brown
Henry Benner
Daniel Lawrence
Chelsea
Benner
Harbor Police
Real estate ads and goods highlights in local columns
In our local columns Mr Seth E Brown real estate agent at 23 Congress street offers trusted service for property commissions. Carpets from J Lovejoy & Co on Summer street near Trinity Church showcase fresh European patterns. Finn at 37 and 39 Congress street sells California peaches, praised as luxurious. Perham announces an excursion to Rocky Point, R C, with cheap tickets and 7 AM Providence depot departure.
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W. H. H. Murray
Adirondacs
Park Street
Murray
Seth E. Brown
Congress Street
Brown
Messers
J. Lovejoy & Co
Summer Street
Trinity Church
California
Finn
Rocky Point
Perham
R. C
Providence Depot
Boston Entertainment Listings and Theatre Openings
The column catalogs Boston venues with current shows and opening nights. It notes the new Savoy or Selwyns season, performers like Frederic Robinson and Stuart Robson, adaptations of The Wonder and Seven Dwarfs, plus benefits for Sam Sharpley and Morraccio. It highlights venues such as the Opera House, Coliseum, Boston Theatre, and the Boston Theatre with dates, casts, and program details.
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Boston Museum
Boston Theatre
Opera House
Doelehanty and Hangler
Coliseum
A. A. Childs ¢ Co’s Art Gallery
Selwyn’s Theatre
Frederic Robinson
C. H. Vandenhoff
Gi. HH. Grittus
Stuart Mobson
WR Daly
T. H. Burns
T. Grahame
G. F. Kenway
G. T. Ulmer
Kittie Blanchard
T. M. Hunter
Griffiths
Danforth
Grahame
la Forrest
Pearson
Manning
Virginia Buchanan
E . Davenport
Mary Cary
Athena
J. Savory
Kenway
E. Oliver
Miss Hunt
Jones
M. M. Wheelan
Charles Koppitz
George Heister
F. W. Mozart
Custumer
A. Endress
Chas. A. Neuert
G. Leavey
M. W. Wilson
Rivals
Mary Wells
SuHar PeLey
Sam Sharpley
Morlaccchi
Circuit Court Opens September Session with Limited Jury Trials
The September session of the Circuit Court opened with no jury trials until Wednesday next. Hearings without a jury may occur in Chambers. Rodney F. Fayrow pleaded guilty to drunkenness and assault on his wife and Officer Brown, fined $15 and costs, with $400 bond to keep peace for three months. John M. Towne pleaded not guilty to assaulting Officer Brown, sentenced to two months in the House of Correction, and appealed after furnishing $800 bail for Superior Court. Both men are former Boston Police.
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Rodney F. Fayrow
Brown
Station 1
John M. Towne
House of Correction
Towne
Fayrow
Boston Police
Worthy Counselman Faces Short Term Jail Load
In a Cambridge court Judge Bacon sentences Thomas Hunter to two months for fill tapping. Dennis Sullivan is held on $1000 bail for trial in the Superior Court for breaking and entering and larceny at a counting room on Federal street. Alexander Robinson alias Watts held for uttering a forged order for 348 at Merchants National Bank. James Bliss signed the forged order. Joseph Boynton of Brighton arraigned for assault on lawyer Joseph Braman after a horse attachment dispute. Braman injured, Boynton denies most claims. Boynton appeals verdict and posts $200 bond for October Grand Jury.
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Charles W. Slack
State Republican Committee
Lower
Devonshire
Upper Water
F. A. Osborn
Immaculate Conception Sunday School
Greenwood Grove
Reading
D.S. Curtis
William C. Parke
Sandwich Islands
Boston
General Theological Library
Robert H. Pruyn
James Watson Webb
Borie
St. James Hotel
Boston Highlands
Thomas Norton
Harrison Loring
Gregory & Robinson
Northampton
Arnold Guyot
Wolcott Gibbs
Cambridge
Varanti
Ferry Street
Manasseh O’ Donnell
Sumner Street
Cottage Street
Castlecourt
Sylvester Denio
St. James Street
George Perley
Harvard
Hudson Streets
Welch
Commercial Street
City Hospital
Court Street
Coliseum
Thomas Hunter
House of Correction
Dennis Sullivan
Wm. Keefe
Federal Street
Alexander Robinson
Alexander Watts
Merchants’ National Bank
Capt. Watts
James Bliss
Joseph Boynton
Brighton
Justice Edwards
Watertown
Joseph Braman
Boynton
Braman
Mr Boynton
Mr Boy
Dr Braman
Mr Braman
Grand
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G. FP. Kexway
G. 7. Urner
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Tros. Barry
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Jrrrrires
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R. Tuornt, Jr
H. L. Bascoma
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Hi. Pearson
Tues. Barry
J. B. Braprorp
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J. W. Hacre
J. Conner
Vircrxta Buckanay
K. L. Davenport
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Kesway
Misa KE. Driver
Miss Hest
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Martin Drake
M. M. Whelan
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Don Pearce
G. UH. Grifiths Lissardo
Robson
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H. Burns
Don Lopez
Stedman Alguazil
I. W. Hayne Vasquez
F Goldthwaite
Donna Violante
Tros
Barry Donna Isabella
Mei Wells
Overture
Hme
Olympic Theatre
Sam Seiary Puely
Selwyn’'S
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Jourdain
Washington and Essex Sts
Boston and Vicinity
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Aulo
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Granville Corners
D. M. R. Dow
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Arbuckle
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John McDavitt
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White
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Doherty
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Fox
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Peter
Waltham
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Thomas Fay
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Andrew Halliday
Howard Athen
Morraccu
Transylvania
Boston Post Court Record
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Lowell
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Horatio Bigelow
Burnett Drake& Co
B. Brown
F. W. Carter
F.S. Fiske
Lupin
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Duane Strest
Benheard & Hutton
Long
Paris Brodie
Stella Shawls
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Charles C. Warren
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