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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1888

Page

8

Senate Rebuffs Chinese Bill Move and Anticipates Veto

The Senate, by one vote, rejected Senator Blair's motion to reconsider the Chinese bill passage and sent the measure to the President. Democrats and Republicans were split on the refer bill, with several named senators voting for or against. Uncertainty remains whether the President will sign, veto, or let it become law without signature. The act to implement the treaty and limits on Canadian fishing privileges were also noted, with adjournment delayed by lack of quorum.

Wasurxeron Senate Blair Messrs Edmunds Evarts Hoar Sherman Wilson Committee On Foreign Affairs Senator Dawes

Senate Debates On Resolutions And Agricultural Bill

Washington sept 17 the senate discussed several resolutions including a one cent letter postage bill and a inquiry into us relations with great britain and canada. a resolution on the cotton bagging trust was adopted for finance committee report. the house amendments to an army navy officers bill were concurred in and forwarded to the president. the agriculture department bill faced debate on weather bureau transfer and agricultural policy with emphasis on home markets and sorghum sugar as beets discussed. the session adjourned at 5 10 pm.

Washineton Mitchell Sherman Committee On Foreign Relations Congress United States Great Britain Dominion of Canada Senate Hoar Committee On Finance Blair Yvas Messrs Bate Blackburn Brown Call Cockrell Edmunds Evarts George Gorman Hampton Harris Jones Arkansas Morgan Pasco Pugh Wilson Lowa Maryland Allison Berry Chandler Coke Dolph Farwell Frye Hearst Hiscock Nevada Manderson Payne Platt Plumb Spooner Stewart Stockbridge Teller West Walthall House Army Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Signal Service Butler Palmer Dawes South America Australia India Africa New York

Resolution on American fishermen rights in Canadian ports

Washington Sept. 17. Mr. Dingley offers a resolution asking the President to report whether American fishing vessels have been denied the rights granted by the February treaty with Great Britain in Canadian ports. The query seeks disclosure on rights to land fish for sale, buy bait and provisions, ship a man to replace a lost crew, and whether licenses or fees have been required or denied, with details on affected vessels and actions taken.

United States Canada O'Neill Missouri Washngton Weaver Iowa Dingley Maine House Great Britain Earth

Harvard College Shifts and Growth Amid Freshman Influx

Harvard College readies for a new term as dorms reopen and a larger entering class forms. Hastings Hall and Peabody museum expansions proceed, with extensive museum renovations and new laboratories planned. Faculty changes include multiple resignations and appointments, while athletics anticipate a mixed outlook for 88 89.

Electric street cars debated in Boston Ward hearing

The Boston board of aldermen heard West End Street Railway petition to erect overhead wires from Brighton to Boston via Back Bay. Remonstrants led by Frank Morison argued public harm, while Henry D Hyde urged modernization. Debates touched on safety, property values, and alternative underground systems. hearing adjourned with other city business proceeding.

Board of Aldermen West End Street Railway Company Brighton Boston Back Bay Frank Morison Ward 9 Henry D. Hyde Morison West End Street Railway Sherman Hoar Boston & Roxbury Mill Corporation Henry Lee Mr. Hyde Salem Hyde Railway Company Knight-Bentley Sprague Thomas- Houston Cambridge Short Murphy Richmond Alderman Murphy Roxbury Dr. Bowker South Boston

Boston Aldermen Hear West End Rail Petition and Hear Addresses

The Boston board, after an overhead electric street railway petition hearing, adjourned for lunch then resumed. They appointed a joint special committee to arrange a Sheridan eulogy for city officials, and set a three member panel to study precinct expansion and lines with clerical help. Aldermen Smith Murphy and Rogers named to the committee on ordinances.

West End Street Railway Company C. W. Smith Murphy Rogers

Detroit Defeats the Bostons in Ninth Inning Rally

Detroit defeated Boston with a late rally in the ninth, Nichols, Scheffler, Brouthers and White contributing key hits and runs. In Pittsburgh, New Yorks shut out the Pittsburgs in a pitchers battle, Slattery aiding Ewing with a two-base hit and a strong defensive effort. Rain postponed Philadelphia-Chicago and Washington-Indianapolis games.

Detroit Nicholson Scheffler Brouthers White Rowe Detroits Bostons A. E Johnston Nash Ik Rowe Boson Schetiler Brown Hornung Campan Morrill Radbourn NEW Yorks Pittsburgs R. Bi.po A. Fe K.bh.po Tiernan Rich Miller A la Ward Carroll Pwite Gisbe Beckiey Connor O,smith O'Rourke Kavhne Slattery Coleman Whitney McSh N’e OS Welch Morris New Yorkies Ruans Ewing Beckley Smith Lynch New York Philadelphia Chicago Washington Indianapolis

The Chinese Game Today Rain Delays Exhibition

Rain postponed the national game exhibition featuring Chinamen from New York and Boston. With weather improving, the event is moved to Union grounds to be staged today.

New York Boston Union

Two Sisters Caught Smuggling Dress Patterns aboard Carroll

On the steamer Carroll from Halifax two young sisters plotted to smuggle dress fabrics. Their cautious seating drew a customs inspector’s suspicion, a search found a blue dress pattern and an olive fabric beneath their bustles, and the items were confiscated.

Carroll Halifax Custom House

Yarmouth and Olivette Deny Race Plans

Steamship firms deny any sanctioned speed contest between Yarmouth and Olivette. Captains are described as prudent, despite passenger chatter at Lewis Wharf about which boat is faster. Olivette is to depart Boston at around 10 o clock for Bar Harbor, then New York for winter Southern service.

Yarmouth Olivette Yarmouth and Lewis Wharf Bar Harbor Boston New York

A Centennial Cup Exhibition At Shreve Crump & Low

The centennial cup of the Humane Society of Massachusetts is on display in Shreve, Crump & Low. It honors the society founded in 1785 with a Norse love cup form, three mermaid handles, dolphins on the lid, and medals for society officers and seal. Gorham Manufacturing made the cup and Frank KE Wallis designed it.

the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Shreve, Crump & Low Gorham Manufacturing Company Frank KE. Wallis

Knights Templars Excursion Heads to New Hampshire

Hugh De Payens Commandery of Melrose leads a joint excursion with De Molay Beauseant and Winslow Lewis commanderies and the Salem Cadet Band. They travel to Centre Harbor in New Hampshire for several days of activities.

Hugh de Payens Knights Templars Melrose de Molay Beauseant Winslow Lewis Salem New Hampshire Centre Harbor

Raymond and Whitcomb Autumn Tours Offered to Public

An attractive Raymond and Whitcomb list details autumn tours including Washington five days in the capital and Niagara Falls by vestibuled palace cars. Trips cover Virginia with Gettysburg, White Mountains, Canada, two Pacific coast excursions via Northern Pacific and Santa Fe routes, plus Colorado. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond at 296 Washington Street.

Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb Washington National Capital Niagara Falls Virginia Gettysburg White Mountains Canada Pacific Coast Northern Pacific Pacific Northwest Southern California Santa Fe Colorado W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Weary waiters at Music Hall box office in rain

A cold rainy night in a Boston court area scenes unfold as hungry crowds line the wall awaiting tickets for a symphony concert. Police guard the doorway while hundreds endure rain and hunger, including an elderly man over 72 and a pale 14 year old, all hoping for entry when the box office opens at 9.

Winter Street Music Hall Deer Island Carey Coolidge Robinson

Henry Cummings Identified in Philadelphia Suicide Attempt

The Boston man Henry Cummings, owner of a steam and gas fitting shop at 16 Chapman place and resident of 53 Temple street, shot himself in Philadelphia last Saturday. Initially claiming accidental death, he later said it was intentional to avoid jail and Boston friends knowing. Doctors have not found the bullet. Mrs. Cummings, at home, said her husband had been in poor health and that he was a good husband and father with many friends.

Boston Philadelphia Henry Cummings Chapman Place Temple Street Mr. Cummings Flo

Police Board Revokes Several Liquor Licenses

The Law and Order League protested to the board over violations by Albert Wise at 368 Atlantic Ave Nathaniel H Clark 217 Shawmut Ave Henry Baxter at 66 Harrison Ave and 43 Beach St Daniel J Golding 326 Federal St and Benjamin Millward 878 East Eighth St South Boston Hearings led to revocation of those licenses Other complaints against Ellen Nyer Peter Clark James Ferry and Michael O Connor were dismissed The Ay NeSons of Thomas Fitzgerald and A F Cordingly were rejected for junk licenses

The Law and Order League Board of Police Albert Wise Atlantic Avenue Nathaniel H. Clark Shawmut Avenue Henry ©. Baxter Harrison Avenue Beach Street Daniel J. Golding Federal Street Benjamin ¥. Millward East Eighth Street Boston Ellen M. Nyer East Broadway South Boston Peter Clark Leverett Street James Ferry Green Street Michael O’connor Longwood Avenue Ay NeSons Thomas Fitzgerald Cabot Street A. & F. Cordingly Ruggles Street

Were Not Invited to Boston Regimental Dispute

Brooklyn New York’s Forty-seventh Regiment faced sharp criticism from First Regiment officers over an uninvited Boston visit. Major King and Adjutant Kellett said no invitation or good time was extended and blamed the visit on misperceptions and poor planning amid mobilization. Colonel Wellington denied backing the Brooklyn trip and called the event shabby.

Boston Forty-seventh Regiment Brooklyn N. Y King Forty-seventh Wellington Kellett

Ticket Agents Start for Saratoga

A special train of Pullman vestibule cars left the Fitchburg station at 10 46 yesterday with about twenty five New England passenger agents bound for the national convention of the National Association of Passengers and Ticket Agents to be held at Saratoga on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Fitchburg New England The National Association of Passengers and Ticket Agents Saratoga

Bad Weather Reaches Wheelmen Tour from Providence

The League of American Wheelmen Providence division traveled by train after bad roads hindered their return from Boston. The group rode Sunday from Providence to Sharon for overnight, then toured Cambridge Somerville Chelsea Everett Revere Crescent Beach Ocean Spray and dined at the Great Head Store.

League of American Wheelmen Providence Boston Sharon Cambridge Somerville Chelsea Everett Revere Crescent Beach Ocean Spray Great Head Storel

Catalonia Arrives at East Boston With Large Passenger List

The Cunard liner Catalonia, Captain Atkin, docked at East Boston at 9 yesterday forenoon with 70 cabin, 119 intermediate and 446 steerage passengers. Identified remains are those of Charles E. Knowles of Rainsford Island. An insane woman found in South Boston was sent to Deer Island and is believed not insane but sham. Citizens' Trade Association meeting in East Boston postponed due to lack of quorum. Tyboid fever reports reach 47 cases but City Physician McCullum says no alarm. autumn sees more cases with no area more affected. Fire department received a $100 relief fund check from JW Leatherbee after a wharf fire. Henry C. Bruce arrested in Charlestown on embezzlement charges. remanded to Marlboro police.

Cunard Catalonia Atkin East Boston City Point Charles E. Knowles Rainsford Island South Boston Deer Island Citizens’ Trade Association of McCullum Webber Fire Department JW. Leatherbee Leatherbee Henry C. Bruce Charlestown Henry E. Clement & Co Marlboro Bruce

William Warrens Condition Hold Steady Overnight

At 10 o'clock last evening William Warrens condition had not changed from what it has been for several days.

William Warren

Hampton Institute visitors tour State House with Indian students

General Marshall treasurer of the Hampton Institute visited the State House yesterday with three Indian students Keokuk Young Eagle and Kinnichapi. The group viewed a photograph of the students' great grandfather, whose memory inspired the trio. The Hampton Institute houses about 140 Indians and 500 negroes.

General Marshall Hampton Institute State House Keokuk Young Eagle Kinnichapi

National Lancers Annual Shoot At South Framingham

The National Lancers Company A annual range shoot at South Framingham faced smoky sighting due to wind. Top trophies went to Private W H Lloyd 56 in first class Sergeant O A Jones 49 in second class and Corporal J M Davis 43 in third. Unqualified shooters earned prizes including F W Mansfield a tub of butter, J H Roberts a soap box, M Coal an oil can, and E B Morse a turkey for low scores.

National Lancers South Framingham W. H. Lloyd O. A. Jones J. M. Davis F. W. Mansfield J. H. Roberts Coal Morse

Maverick Rifles Elect Officers at Armory Meeting

Company L of the Maverick Rifles held an election at their armory last evening with Major Charles L. Hovey presiding. E. G. Tutein of Revere was chosen captain and Franklin A. Shaw of East Boston was elected first lieutenant, followed by a drill.

Maverick Rifles Charles L. Hovey E.G. Tutein Revere Franklin A. Shaw East Boston

Chiquita Wins First Leg in Weld Challenge Cup

Edward Burgess remeasured the sloop Chiquita and Papoose with Chiquita at 46.98 feet and Papoose 41.95 feet. Chiquita won the first leg by seventeen seconds corrected time, and the cup race resumes next season.

Chiquita Edward Burgess Papoose

Poor Richard Association Holds Prosperous Meeting

The regular quarterly meeting of the Poor Richard Association was held at 879 Columbus Avenue last evening at the president Arthur H. Chester's house. Treasurer Fred E. Cobb reported the association in very prosperous financial condition.

Poor Richard Association Columbus Avenue Arthur H. Chester Fred E. Cobb

State House Dome Regilding Finished

The regilding of the State House dome is completed and workmen remove the staging that had enclosed the cupola for several weeks. The fine gold finish restores the dome’s appearance and marks the completion of the project.

State House

Fines Remitted at the Custom House in Steamship and Schooner Cases

The department remitted the $360 fine on the American schooner Bb. L. Burt after finding the commander an alien, retaining $20. The $100 fine on the steamer Orinoco for violating the passenger act was also remitted, as parties claimed ignorance of the law.

Custom House Bb. L. Burt

Rawson Held for Trial in Embezzlement Case

United States Commissioner Hallett held a preliminary examination yesterday in the case of Charles I. Rawson charged with embezzling 400 dollars belonging to Caroline Porter of Webster. Rawson was held in 3000 dollars for trial at the present term of the United States District Court.

United States Hallett Charles I. Rawson Caroline Porter Webster Rawson United States District Court

Woman’s scalp torn off in kitchen incident at Temple House

Annie McIntire, employed at Temple House 4145 Washington, was cleaning a shelf in the kitchen yesterday when her hair became caught in a near ceiling shafting. The machine injured her scalp from the forehead to the ears before the engine could be stopped. She was immediately taken to City Hospital.

Annie McIntire Temple House Washington Street City Hospital

Lynn painter confesses to passing counterfeit silver certificate

George A. Babcock of Lynn admitted before US Commissioner Hallett that he raised a $5 silver certificate to $10 and passed the bill to Frank K. Taylor of Nahant. He was held in $500 for the US District Court. He said intoxication impaired his judgment and the counterfeiting was poorly done.

George A. Babcock Lynn United States Hallett Frank K. Taylor Nahant Babcock United States District Court

Italian Fruit Dealers Arrested For Street Stands

Italian fruit pedl ers were arrested by Captain Cain of the Hanover Street station after merchants complained about Italian stands on wheels blocking storefronts. About a half dozen Italians were taken into custody for violating the city ordinance.

Cain Hanover Street

Death of Beverly Theatrical Figure John Clayton Found in Room

John Clayton a noted figure in local theater died suddenly in his Beverly boarding house room on Park Street. The 40 year old unmarried man was found dead on the floor yesterday morning after a Sunday night death.

John Clayton Park Street Beverly

Lillian Russell to headline Music Hall 100th night gala

The Music Hall promenade season ends this week with the 100th night featuring Miss Lillian Russell performing The Queen's Mate aria. Director Neuendorff curates a popular orchestral program. Saturday offers a testimonial benefit with Georgine Van Januschowsky and Signor G Campanari plus Wagner’s Ring. Seats are on sale for the 100th night and the Neuendorff benefit.

Music Hall Lillian Russell Miss Russell New York Neuendorff Georgine van Januschowsky Signor G. Campanari

Cotton hose duty dispute before United States Circuit Court

COLT v Saltonstall before the United States Circuit Court on Sept 17 arises from a claim to recover duties charged on sixty eight cases of cotton hose imported in 1886. Plaintiffs paid 35 cents per pound plus 40 percent ad valorem under clause K of the 1883 act, while seeking 35 percent ad valorem under section 1. Hearing held. J P Bal for plaintiffs, J H Talbot for defendant.

United States Circuit Court COLT B. Claflin Leverett Saltonstall J.P. Bal J. H. Talbot

Probate Court Records In Suffolk County Probate Grants

In Suffolk County probate court on September 1, the wills of Caroline Lerned John G Bennett Rosanna Gunning John H Hencher E B Otheman Gamaliel B Smith Charles Butler Patrick Crowley Elisha Fish and Lucy J Bassett were allowed. Administrations granted for estates of Margaret Linskey Jane O Keefe Robert T F Pierce Franklin W Woodside Amanda Miles Mary McNamara John Doherty Edward Byrne Althera Buntin Catherine Lachenwitz Johanna Murphy alias Majoroney Patrick Carey Mary Trippe Margaret Sullivan and Thomas H Hamilton.

Suffolk County Sherman Caroline A. Lerned John GC. Bennett Rosanna Gunning John H. Hencher E. B. Otheman Gamaliel B. Smith Charles &. Butler Patrick Crowley Elisha Fish Lucy J. Bassett Margaret Linskey Jane O'Keefe Robert TF. Pierce Franklin W. Woodside Amanda Miles Mary McNamara John Doherty Edward Byrne Althera Buntin Johanna Murphy Alias Majroney Pattrick Carey Mary Trippe Margaret Sullivan Thomas H. Hamilton

Probate Court Proves Wills and Admin Grants in Essex

Essex County Probate Court today proved wills of Mary A. Curley Salem John De Peabody James E Gale Haverhill Murphy Lawrence Sarah G Ne Lynn Abigail Preston Danvers Robinson Gloucester George W worth Lynn Richard S Spofford bury Dollie C Vaughn Peabody and granted administrations for Andrew W Ellis Brad re T Elwell Gloucester Robert Millen Lynn Sarah I Pingree Ipsw Jane S Ross Sangus Elizabeth R Smith Gloucester James Thornton Salem Mary B Woodbury Lynn Inventories filed include Lois A Morse Haverhill 342919 Daniel Parker Noyes Newbury 5270 Ebenezer Stevens North Andover 376264 Gale will directs 15000 to Haverhill Public Library trustees until 2000 then income for reference books to Haverhill City Hospital 3000 for a free bed for Masonic members in Haverhill 1000 to Female Benevolent Society of Haverhill 500 to Children s Aid Society and Old Ladies Home of Haverhill each 500 yvan of

Essex County Probate Court Mary A. Curley Salem John de Peabody James E. Gale Haverhill the Murphy Lawrence Sarah G. Ne Lynn Abigail Preston Danvers Robinson Gloucester George W.worth Lynn Richard S. Spofford Bury Dollie C. Vaughn Peabody Andrew W. Ellis Brad Re

Rideout vs Knox tort action over fence maintenance in Lynn

Superior Court Essex County September 17 details an action of tort by Leon Rideout of Lynn against David Knox over a fence between their properties. The defense argues the fence is a trellis required to support vines. Attorneys Niles for plaintiff Baldwin for defense.

Essex County Lathrop Rideout W. HH. Baldwin

Sentences in Superior Court Suffolk County case list

On September 17 Justice Shermian presided over multiple cases. Alexander Nelson received five months for larceny from the person. Philip McGuire nine months. Richard Fitzgerald six months for larceny. Philip Littelle one year for embezzlement. Mary Collins two years for lewdness at Sherborn. Arthur Battison and Charles Whitney sent to the reformatory for larceny. George Libby larceny. Lawrence Samuels fined fifty dollars and costs for selling liquor without a license.

Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Shermian Alexander Nelson House of Correction Philip McGuire Richard Fitzgerald Philip F. Littelle Mary Collins Women’s Sherborn Arthur Battison Charles S. Whitney Reformatory George Libby Lawrence H. Samuels

Larceny and assault cases before municipal court

Curtis J Peter held for grand jury on larceny from a person. Thomas Pollard held for trial on assault and battery on Rafael Chin Carrillo. Solomon Barnett pawnbroker held for trial on aiding concealment of leased property. William We held for hearing on skull fracture case. William Stevenson bound over for Superior Court on two larceny counts totaling 150 in valuables from Ann R Scott and Robert Mason. Jennie McSweeney waived exam on three larceny counts and bound over for Superior Court.

Curtis J. Peter, Coyne Thomas Pollard Rafael Chincarrillo Solomon Barnett William We Thomas Tucker Cove Street William Stevenson Superior Court Ann R. Scott Robert Mason No. 45 Joy Street Jennie McSweeney

Tremont Temple Charity Event for Jacksonville Fever Sufferers

An Monday evening program at Tremont Temple offers free admission with all costs donated. Mrs. Mary Gregory will give music and an illustrated lecture about yellow fever, with every dollar raised sent to Jacksonville. She has endured fever herself, following South’s losses.

Tremont Temple Jacksonville Mary Gregory

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