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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1888

Page

5

Presidents Hospitality and White House State Dinners

A profile on how presidents since Buchanan handled hospitality at the White House. It notes Cleveland’s adeptness at social duties, contrasts early presidents’ inexperience with social life, describes cabinet and diplomatic dinners, gift practices, attire, and the custom of drawing rooms and receptions. It also covers the revolving guest list, precedence rules, and the cost considerations of state entertaining.

Washington Arthur Buchanan White House Zach Taylor Harrison Taylor Frontier Lincoln Johnson Grant Hayes Garfield Congress New York Cleveland America Adamses Madison Monroe Europe Buffalo Albany United States Tug Goose International Fishery Commission Maine Pregon Washinton Capital Mrs. Cleveland Paris Far West M. Henry Pfister Diplomatic Corp Supreme Court Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of War Secretary of the Navy Secretary of the Interior Army Hyyes Ashington Diplomatic Corps House Senate Washingtonians Washton

Wide Range of 1887 World News From Fire to Farce

Fire at Lowell headquarters causes 60000 loss. Montreal carnival planned this winter. Tariff League meeting in New York. Navy ships set for long cruises. Copper output control by French syndicate. Boston blast fatal and other city fires. Rail, telegraph, and postal debates in Congress. Earthquake shocks in Montreal. Steamers lost and wrecks reported.

Lowell Mass Montreal American Protective Tariff League New York Congress Viola Elba Philadelphia Flint Glass Workers’ Association Quebec Credit Lyonnais France Nipsic Enterprise Trenton Dolphin Reaper, Mower United States Franklin Park Boston Washington House Senate Kentucky Beck Wilson Iowa New York City Jackson New Orleans Cooper Union Clark Street Chicago Turpin McGill Street Oxford Iron Company Oxford N. J Civil Service Commissioners of Winnipeg Man Reboneid William Parsons Pete D. Smith Gloucester Fishery Commission New York Metal Exchange Peter White Irish Woollen Manufacturers’ Association Martin & Schulein Butding Fourth Street Sioux City Citizns Belvidere New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange The Petroleum Exchange Frederick Gustave Schwatka Schwatka Arectc Salem Baltimore Odd Fellowship Clara Campbell Charles Arbuckle Rathbone, Lard & Co Albany N. Y Acade Free Press Larned Street Detroi Indianapolis Ind Nough Fall River Board of Trade William Warren Fair Haven Cun Farren Schuylkill Corbin Hattie N. Gore Clark’s Cove Savannah Port Royal Bar Martin’s Industry Cambria Sumner Cal Nebraska State Press Association Lincoln Fiday National Press of Ireland William O'Brea T. K. Sullivan J. D. Hayden Edward Walsh Timothy Harrington Alderman Hooper Mr. Crosbie Atlantic Mexico Abbey Patti London Paris Plymouth Church Brooklyn Queen Street Wolverbhampton Eng Mgueen Thomas Bantock Charles A. Berry Lyman Abbott Frederick A. Harbinson Worcester Mass Senator Cullom Fairchild el Paso Dakota Montana Utah Rumpf Brothers Hancock and Huntingdon Streets Brazil Mt. Carmel Penn Scott Chester Jamestown & Northern Railroad Oures Northern Vermont San Francisco Senator Ingalls Alvingon Kas John M. Everett Gardnerville Maine Catherine Sheehan West Side Elevated Tuesda Great Northwestern Telegraph Company Bessemer Steel Works Anthony Comstock Williams Bowery Broway Court of Claims Big Hope Richard Tappan Besy John Charnock Amelia Benjamin Houston John Cusling Joanna Z. Collin Venus Robert Barrett Hickory N. C Chester & Lenoir Emily Lewis Dayton Ing Ruffin Birmingham Ala Mineal Rubin Union Pacific Railroad Amagensett Long Island le Canadien Fort Snelling Canton Pierre Jean St Jacobs Big Duke M Les San Bernardino Ranch Geronimo Sonora Matthew Hale Elbridge T. Gerry Newark A. P. Southwick Buffalo Cherokee National Council Downings Moyes Coocuski Downing

Checkers notes and problem solve from 1888

Boston chess column prints communications from The Checker Editor. It covers position No. 1321 with white to play and draw, multiple solutions by Heffner, Richmond, and Potter, prize offers, and bios of Charles Barker, the American champion, plus history of his key matches and world title bid.

A. J. Heffner Boston Mass King Ace Faeeet D. H. Richmond Grand Rapids Mich Kings Potter C. Parmalee GLOBE White Anderson Black Lizi Mr. Allen

Barker Dominates Checkers Circuit With Latest Victory

The article recounts Mr. Barker's triumphs across venues from Providence to Sivehare and Newark, noting scores such as 2 to 1 and 5 to 1 as him defeating challengers including Mr. A. J. Heffner, with stakes mostly $200 a side. It highlights Barker as Britain’s top contender after beating Martings and praises his end-game skill and modest character.

Providence Freeman Barker A. J. Heffner Sivehare Penn Wyllie Martings Great Britain Maeckee Tux Guone

Barker and Martins Open 50 Game Match in Glasgow

The Barker Martins match began in Glasgow on December 26 with Barker and Martins agreeing on a referee James Moir and set playing hours. Martins won the toss and drew the first game while Barker won the second then a later game ended in a draw. daily play schedule set with two sessions and a Saturday break.

Glasgow Scot Robert Martins Charles F. Barker America Martins C. F. Barker R. Martins Barker James Moir Moir States William Campbell William Husby Baker Busby Campbell Martina Hield Laddie Dey Maine Harker Parcey

New York Players Weigh In On Team Matches And Contests

Team selections by H Maxwell and W Bowe draw 11 a side with Maxwell ahead 12 to 11 in draws. Junior NY club tourney ends with B Adams leading over J Johntry. Boston challenges NY for a team match. proposed 11 to 12.4 sides. RP Ostrander challenges B Adams for Schafer silver. O H Massey vs Scott for Alteneny district colored championship. Matches between Haywood and Reeves commence midmonth. Robinson and Sweeney trade wins and draws. Reed, Campbell, Goulds matches loom. Wyllie in Australia posts 124 4 81 record. Reed totals 104 10 61. next in Providence to meet Freeman.

Charles F. Barker America Boston James Wyllie David Kirkwed Hoton Seourng Barker W. H. Broughton Portland M. C. Priest Pailadelphia Penn Arker Milliken House J. Barker James Reed Pittsburg Mr. Reed James Wylie Earley House Great Britain Priest H Preeman New York Messrs H. Maxwell W. Bowe Maxwell Bowe B. Adams J. Johntry New York Checker Patriot Oon Ostrander Schafer Scott O. H. Massey Alteneny George Haywood Orange H. B. Reeves Newark N. J A. C. Robinson Albany J. E. Sweeney Amsterdam N. Y Robinson Sweeney W. Fangreaveff Gehenectady Syracuse A. Bush J. G. Irwin Ant Willington Del E T. Stroud Or Place Ten Cence Newark, N. J Reeves C. F James P. Reed Providence R. L C. H. Freeman

Receptions Given a Couple of Hilarious Gentlemen on Coming Home

A group of Indianapolis men tell domestic yarns about husbands who come home sober yet claim to be drunk. A wife enforces a password system with tricky words like chrysanthemum and rhododendron, turning it into a nightly test of sobriety before opening the door.

Indianapolis Sowa Aed Erio

Commercial Prices Across New York Chicago and St Louis

Quotations show cotton steady at 116 and flour exports, while sugar, coffee, oats, and pork values vary little. Market notes describe dull wheat, steady rye, weak pork futures, quiet fish, and firm tallow with mixed regional activity in commodities across New York Chicago and St Louis.

New York City Bate Pone Varley Rio P. T Tierces Western Steam Continent Liverpool Speter Orleans I.c Savannah Charleston Memphis Cahaan Jan St. Louris Dan

Gloucester Fish Market Quiet as Losses Loom This Week

The Gloucester fish market remains quiet with talk centered on the loss of schooners Peter D. Smith and William Parsons and their 24 crew. Herrings arrive at Grand Manan with about 2,000,000 caught. prices quoted include 40 cents per hundred for fish, with various items and tonnage futures noted for codfish, halibut, mackerel, and hake across multiple vessels and regions.

Qgroverster Peter D. Smith William Parsons Grand Menan Boston Capes Western Bank Haddock Eastport California Halifax

Market notes for dairy produce and groceries in Boston

The Boston market reports broad price movement across creamery products, cheese, beans, and fruit. Northern and Western creamery quotes vary. cheese markets show lighter receipts and firmer tone, while beans demand remains steady for choice domestic types. Apples cranberry markets steady with firm prices for top stock. vegetables show modest demand with seed onions steady and turnips in moderate demand. Coffee trade described as moderate with New York options softer and rising receipts.

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Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals Week Ending January 13

Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown show Western cattle 1560 Eastern cattle 210 Northern cattle 300 Total 2070. Western sheep and lambs 6000 Eastern sheep and lambs 574 Northern sheep and lambs 1731 Total 2. Swine 21807 Horses 369. Beef cattle prices per hundred pounds ranged from 4.00 to 7.75. Skins and hides listed with various grades and rates, including Brighton and country hides and calfskins.

Brighton Watertown Yricks Brighton Idea Gora Pdairyakins Suga Shee Woo! Isking

United States Bond Quotations Listed in Boston Market

The Boston Stock Exchange reports opening bid prices for United States bonds on January 14 and January 16. Quotations show bids around 108 and 196.1204, reflecting second call activity amid a volatile session.

Boston Stock Exchange United States Ooening

Arsenic in Food Poisoning at Chattanooga Board

In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 16 a family at Miss Lightfoot's board were seriously poisoned by something in the food. Mr Henry Vaughn died soon after. Frank Kifoot who ate with his wife at the table also became ill, and the affair has prompted authorities to investigate.

Chattanooga Tenn Miss Lightfoot Henry Vaughn Frank Kifoot

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