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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1888

Page

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Conklings Condition Brightens Slightly Amid Worsening Fever

Roscoe Conkling remains critically ill at the Hoffman House New York with fever and delirium. Doctors Barker Anderton describe brief sleep periods and cautious improvement while vigilance continues, a nursemaidened effort shadowing the ex senator through the crisis. General Sherman visited and Stokes administers medicine, as staff weigh whether three more days may sustain him.

New York Anterton Hoffman House Mr. Conkling Fordyce Barker Anderton Mr. Conkline Twenty-fourth Street Mr. Stokes Myr. Stokes Dr. Barker Dr. Sands Conkling Barker William G. Hartle

Well or sick which Blaine health rumors travel afar

A series of letters from Europe and Augusta address Blaine health rumors. Reports from siblings in Washington Naples and Sorrento describe him as well and vigorous. Augusta physician Dr. George R. Bricker defends Blaine’s condition, stating no organic disease and that he weighed 167 pounds last June before leaving for Europe.

Lawrence Sorcan Walter R. Rowe Europe Blaine Washington Senator Hale Clarence Naples Mr. Blaine Sorrento Avausta James G. Blaine New York Herald of Blaive Avuausta New York Herald Sth Winthrop F. Haywood Boston Vienna Augusta Haywood GboreEr E. Brickerr M.D

Rhode Island Bribery in Late Election Exposed

Providence reports detail bribery in Rhode Island politics with Warwick as a focal point. Wealthy farmers and election workers admitted to accepting payments, including a East Greenwich case where a church member paid $15 to secure Black voters for Republicans. Public reaction largely dismissive. prosecutions unlikely.

Providence R. L Sreeran Rhode Island Warwick Associated Press East Greenwich Lapham

Blaze at Binghamton fires multiple offices

A downtown blaze in Binghamton, New York engulfed the Leader and Sunday Dispatch offices, with total losses around 150000. Items blamed include 50000 for owner A W Carl, 5000 for Sunday Dispatch, 8000 for J Murphy saloon, and 6000 for other block occupants, with most buildings uninsured or underinsured.

BinghamTon N. Y Leader Sunday Dispatch A. W. Carl The J. Murphy Lowell Haraing Brutons Famus Spritefield Village Frederick Parks Canton Spaulding Boston & Providence Canton Junction Frrenpura Alva K. Ormsby Scott Road Fitchburg Mutual Prescott Boston Garpinter Water Street Toeitna

Brakemen May Strike Over Burlington Dispute

Chicago and Boston sources report brakemen on the Burlington road planned to strike soon if no deal with the company is reached. Chief Arthur returns to Burlington engineers and firemen leadership in Cleveland with a conference, while Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers officials in Boston denounce a conductors letter as exaggeration and affirm their non strike stance.

Dr. Peabody Boston Society Boston Boston Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Boston Life Underwriters’ Association Whittier Arthur Chicago Action of Engineers Cheaco Chicago Times Burlington Road Workman Powderly Knights of Labor Cleveland Sargent Hoge Burlington Order of Railway Conductors New England Order of Congress Washington

Morocco Trouble Report Shows Strained US Moorish Ties

Commander McCalla presents a detailed Tangier report on US Moroccan tensions over protection of citizens. He cites Moorish claims to grant or deny protections, limits under 1863 1880 and 1868 treaties, and Moorish arrogance amid dwindling US protégés. He recommends a minister resident rather than a consul to boost US interests in Morocco.

United States Morocco Lewis McCalla Casablanca Consul Fein Sweden

Bradford Reports Move of Chubb's Fishing Rod Factory

Bradford Vermont residents subscribe 27000 dollars in stock to relocate Chubb's fishing rod factory from Post Mills to Bradford. A coronation under the see law with sixty thousand dollars capital is planned. The plant will employ sixty workers and bring over 200 people to town.

Bradford Chubb Post Mills

Tupper opposes unrestricted reciprocity in fisheries bill

Sir Charles Tupper told Ottawa that in Washington he found no statesman willing to discuss unrestricted reciprocity. He warned opponents that U S leaders favor commercial union and would curb Canada’s tariff. He said Canada would not surrender tariff control or be linked to the moon by railway.

Ottawa Ont Sorcian Charles Tupper Washington Commons United States Canada

Albany Democrats Triumph in Charter Election Victory

Albany New York April 10 Democrats won a famous charter election. Edward A Mahar elected Mayor by 2690 majority, the largest ever. Albert Hessbroug recorder with 2805 majority. Board of Supervisors 19 to 12 in favor of Democrats, aldermen 13 Democrats 6 Republicans, a Democratic gain of four. Tariff reform praised as capital city streets filled with processions and bands in celebration.

Alrany N. Y Sprcrat Edward A. Mahar Albert Hessbroug Recorder Board of Supervisors Board of Aldermen

Inflammatory Symptoms Return as Emperor Plans Change

Slight inflammatory throat symptoms reappeared in the Emperor, who walked in the orangery after a restless night with coughing and little sleep. Officials cite worry over the Bismarck crisis, with a possible Berlin departure for a change of air. Vienna press notes Crown Prince William opposing Princess Victoria's marriage and Bismarck backing him.

Briain Orangery Bismarck Sige Berlin Neue Freie Presse Vienna William

Weather chart notes northeast storm and warm trend

The signal service chart shows a high barometer in central Pennsylvania moving northwest to cover New England and the coast. A Texas storm moved northeast with its centre at Grand Haven and heavy rains elsewhere, including Green Bay and Cincinnati. Warmer weather and general rains follow, with east to west winds along the coast and clearing by Thursday.

Signal Service Pennsylvania New England Texas Grand Haven New York Green Bay Cincinnati Pere Marquette St. Lawrence Valley Mississippi Boston

Weather forecast for New England and coastal areas

Wasmondon reports a 24 hour outlook starting April 11 at 7 am with warmer conditions for Maine and New Hampshire including rain or snow, then slightly colder clearing weather and brisk to high easterly winds shifting to westerly. Elsewhere in New England warmer with rain, followed by cooler fair weather and diminishing winds. Cautionary signals issued from Newport to Eastport.

Wasmondon Maine New Hampshire New England Newport Eassport

Lovering Nominated Massachusetts U S Marshal

The president nominated Henry B Lovering of Massachusetts to be United States marshal for the district of Massachusetts succeeding General Banks. Democrats hailed the choice as favorable and political allies spoke of broad satisfaction and strategic moves within party ranks.

Senate House Eastern Boston & Maine Henry B. Lovering Lynn United States District of Massachusetts General Banks Collins Banks

FIon-FRAM body Brussels Carpets sale at $1.35 yard

Jordan Mansa & Co. advertises a sale of FIon-FRAM body Brussels carpets at the price of 1.35 dollars per yard. Local merchants promote durable floor coverings with emphasis on value and selection.

Fion-Fram Jordan, Mansa & Co

General Banks comments on Lovering appointment as marshal

Waxham April 10 A Post reporter heard General Banks express satisfaction with Mr Lovering's marshalship appointment calling it natural and best under the circumstances He believes Lovering suited for the role and reveals a prior expectation of his selection He notes merchant and legal support for his reappointment but says no pressure was placed on the President Banks outlines the marshal's duties and history while remaining cheerful and untroubled about congressional speculation.

Washington Sixcran Henry B. Lovering Massachusetts United States District of Boston Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission General Banks Collins Lovering Pratt Russell George M. Stearns George H. Blelock George Fred Williams Mr. Lovering John E. Fitzgerald General Corse Hague Fitzgerald Waxham Sprcran Post Department of Justice Treasury Hayes Congress Hayden

Mr Lovering Faces New Duties With Cautious Hope

Lywy April 10. Mr Lovering tells a Post representative in his study that he has no hard plan to follow yet and will try to discharge his new duties faithfully. He comments on expectations and readiness to adapt without premature decisions.

Lywy

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