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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1888

Page

2

Conkling Shows Comfort After Midnight Update

Reports say he accepted the decision philosophically and would take every advantage of the chance. By midnight Mr Conkling was somewhat more comfortable with no marked change in his condition.

Tariff Debate Cites Worcester County as Proof of Protection

Esha West argues against Mr. Cabot Ledge and Lodge like tariff logic, citing Worcester County Massachusetts. She notes farm values lag behind industry growth, population declines in many towns, and that indirect taxation harms farmers despite high duties.

Cabot Ledge Harvard Finance Club Worcester United States Worcester County Lodge Massachusetts Carroll D. Wright Esha West Newton

Telegraph error drives near-miss on Pennsylvania line

A passenger train from Waverly struck the rear of a freight train near Jersey City due to a telegraph operator signaling white instead of red. The engineer applied air brakes in time to avert catastrophe. Injured include E. H. Van Ness Newark J B Kendig baggage master R A Golding Newark A Craig James Brown and an unnamed man with a severe facial wound.

New York Pennsylvania Road Waverly N. Jd Jersey City E. H. van Ness Newark N. J J.B. Kendig R. A. Golding A. Craig James Brown

Montreal snow removal effort draws city leaders

The Star Publishing Company mobilized 300 laborers and 100 carts to sweep streets, while 100 prominent citizens including three MPs ex-mayor Beaugrand and Deputy Adjutant General Strau benzie joined. A meeting was held to address the issue and a deputation will visit City Hall tomorrow.

Montreal Star Publishing Cou_y Beaugrand Straubenzie

Cleveland Receives Pope's Cordial Jubilee Letter

The Pope sent President Cleveland a cordial Latin letter thanking him for a copy of the Constitution on the jubilee. Cardinal Gibbons translated the message.

Cleveland Washington Cardinal Gibbons

Benson Swindler Ordered Returned to Mexico

In New York on April 9 Judge Lacombe ruled George Benson who bilked City of Mexico residents out of 25000 dollars by selling fake Patti concert tickets must be sent back to Mexico. A stay is in place pending appeal to the Supreme Court.

New York United States Circuit Court Today Lacombe George Benson Mexico United States Supreme Court Pranker Scott, Newhall Saugus River Supreme Judicial Court Massachil Frederick H. Safford Boston Charles E. Stratton Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register George A. Smythe Suffolk Samuel Hoar Cambridge George White Squire J. H. Tyler Fred Putney George M. Broughs

Fire Ravages Dolores Estate And Nearby Plantations

Reports from Matanzas detail a blaze that destroyed the Dolores cane estate and spread to the Diana Andrea and Santana estates, burning crops and cattle en masse. Kidnappings cited include Senor Galindez at Santa Rita and two planters at Remeilios, while an explosion on the Callas estate wounded twelve.

Havana Matanzas Dolores Diana Andrea Santana Senor Galindez Santa Rita Remeilios Callas Senor Bualsinde

One Wife Too Many Exposes Lawrence Polygamy Case

Lawrence April 9. Marshal Vose arrested Englishman William Ball in South Boston and brought him to Lawrence on polygamy charges. Ball married Margaret Cribbs in Manchester in 1870, lived in Lawrence five years, then married Mary Ann Brewer in Boston after arriving in 1830. He is alleged to have lived with another woman in Boston, with both wives still living.

Lawrence Marshal Vose Boston William Ball Ball Margaret Cribbs Manchester Eng Mary Ann Brewer

South Dakota Ambition in Senate Direct Tax Debate

Washington April 9. Senate discussion centers on direct tax bill spurring partisan stalemate. Republicans push for passage as Democrats resist to protect treasury funds. Contention over Dakota's status looms as House and Senate clash on division versus statehood. Senator Tillman proposes a broad plan to expand states and representation.

South Dakota Senate Chandler Washington House Treasury Judiciary Committee Platt Connecticut North Dakota Dakota Tillman South Carolina

Senate debates Dakota admission amid calls for new states

The Senate discusses the Dakota statehood bill along with other measures including fractional currency, international copyright, and a plan for US Britain France arbitration. Debate centers on Dakota boundaries, precedents for admission, and political maneuvering as session adjourns for a long recess.

House Debates Direct Tax Bill in Sixth Day of Session

In Washington on April 9 the House opened at 11 45 am continuing the direct tax bill debate. Mr Reed of Maine sought regular order as voting began on moving into committee of the whole. Breckinridge and Weaver pressed dilatory motions. Weaver’s adjournment request failed 151 to 80. A call of the House followed, yielding hours of stagnation and objections to a resolution read for information.

Washington Reed Maine House E. B. Taylor Ohio Breckinridge Arkansas Weaver Iowa Oates

Causes of Deadlock Over Direct Tax Bill in House

Rep Oates of Alabama outlines six reasons opposing the direct tax bill. He criticizes the rules committee for placing SB 149 first, argues against congressional power to distribute Treasury funds, warns of unchecked federal fiscal authority, questions equity for taxpayers, notes lingering calls for refunds, and condemns the bill as unconstitutional and improperly prioritized.

Washington Oates Alabama Committee On Rules House Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Democratic Party Iquare Committee On

Methodist Ministers Appointments Read by Bishop Merrill

Providence R I April 9 In the afternoon session of the Southern New England Methodist Episcopal conference the appointments were read by Bishop Merrill covering Norwich district with presiding elder Edward Edson and numerous stations including Attawangen J W Wright Colchester Burnside J H Allen East Glastonbury E F Smith Easthampton Marlboro E J Ayers East Thompson K L G Babcock East Woodstock Daniel Brown Gale s Ferry D G Ashley Greenville Versailles G H Lamson Gurleyville 8 V B Cross Hazardville W A Luce Hebron to be supplied Hockanam W Vv Maroon Jewett City Hopeville J Thompson Lyme W Jurkington Manchester G H Butler Mashpaug Eastford to be supplied Moodus Adamneck Jacob Betz Moosup John McVey Mystic J W Presbrey Mystic Bridge Noank W P Buck New London A A Coultras Niantic K E Tirrell North Grafton dale G A Morse Norwich Central J Hollings head East Main Street G H Bates Sachem Street J M Taber Norwich town to be supplied Portland H H Martin Putnam S B Harriman Quarryville to be supplied Rockville O W Scott South Coventry Johan Pearse South Glastonbury district details listed.

Providence R. L Southern New England Methodist Episcopal Conference Bishop Merrill Norwich Edward Edson Attawangen J. W. Wright Baith Burnside J. H. Allen Colchester W.S. Foster Danielsonville F. L. Maynard East Glastonbury E. F. Smith Easthampton Marlboro E. J Niantic KE. Tirrell North Gravenordale G. A. Morse Norwich— Central J. Hollingshead East Main Street G. H. Bates Sachem Street J. M. Taber Norwich Town Portland H. H. Martin Putnam S. B. Harriman Quarryville Rockville O. W. Scott South Coventry Johan Pearse South Glas

Supply list for South Manchester district ministers

A lengthy roster details supply appointments across South Manchester and New Bedford districts. Names of presiding elders, pastors, and churches are listed with associated towns and locations from Acushnet to Vineyard Haven and Providence areas, noting those to be supplied by various agents and committees.

Methodist Conference at Midroro April announcements

In New England conference J B Gould became supernumerary and I B Bigelow was invited to preach a semi centennial sermon next year. Dr Lindsay’s quadrennium as presiding elder ends. a testimonial was tendered. G W Coon seeks supernumerary status to become evangelist. final plan to appoint as conference tract agent. Several resolutions: no bishop with limited power and diocesan residency abroad. Temperance and education reports approved. education favors biblical instruction. Freeaman's Aid report given. Chinese question report expresses indignation at Congress action limiting Chinese entry. Sabbath report condemns Sunday papers and excursions. amend to ban camp meetings during secular business. Exclusion from discipline urged for gold and costly apparel rule. paper referred to delegates. Dr Warren of Boston University addressed the conference on elective studies.

Midroro New England J. B. Gould I. B. Bigelow Dr. Lindsay Boston W. R. Clark Lindsay G. W. Coon L. P. Cushman Freeaman Congress N. D.george Warren Boston University

Asa Bullard Memorial Fund Aims 100000 for Sunday School Work

The Congregational Superintendents Union of Boston launches a memorial for Rev. Asa Bullard pioneer Sunday school worker who died. They seek 100000 dollars to form a permanent fund for national Sunday school missionary efforts under the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society. Interest funds yearly expansion and Mather Bullard’s friends are urged to contribute. A circular with details will be issued. those who wish to receive it may write to secretary F. P. Shumway Jr. Melrose Massachusetts.

Congregational Superintendents’ Union of Boston Asa Bullard Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society Mather Bullard F. P. Shumway, Jr Melrose, Mass

Thackeray Works on Clearance at Tremont Street Bookstore

The display windows of Messrs. Laughton, Macdonald & Co at 131 Tremont Street showcase Thackeray novels in a clearance sale. Books are well bound with excellent print and offered at special, desirable bargain prices.

Messrs. Laughton, Macdonald & Co Tremont Street Thackeray

Truths from neighbors on Warmer's Safe Cure tests

Massachusetts residents publish testimonies praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments. An attorney from Haverhill notes beneficial results after use and invites others to verify claims or provide counterproof if any testimonial is untrue.

Warner Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co Haverhill Mass Spring Place

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