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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1888

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Where Shall I Buy A Spring Suit and Accessories

A classic shopper’s guide explains how men choose stores by location price and reputation. It highlights our store’s departments, discount tactics, and a parade of current bargains such as indigo Wachusett suits at 7.50 and boys’ suits, along with upcoming spring overcoats and hats.

Slater & Son St. George Howard Cassimeres Henry I Wilson B Sporting Goods In Furnishing

Doings in Parliament on Ennis Incident and Irish Question

London April 12. Mr. Goschen reports consols holders have approved converting the stock to new 3 per cents, with trustees’ assent pending. Mr. Parnell pushes adjournment to denounce Ennis riots calling martial law. Balfour defends actions against illegal meetings. Debates end with a division rejecting adjournment. county government bill proceeds. In France, Boulangist tensions rise as Bou langer backs Fourton, stirring monarchist fears.

Londoy Goschen House of Commons Parnell Ennis Balfour Turner William O’brien Morley Ireland London Gladstone Ritchie France Republic M. de Freycinet Ferron Legerot Boulanger Dordogne Fourton Marshal MacMahon

Empress Victoria Faces Crisis in Bismarck Talks

Reports from Berlin and London reveal Empress Victoria signaling sacrifice for the fatherland after a long conference with Prince Bismarck amid imperial health concerns. Other dispatches note Bismarck’s possible resignation, Russia boosting forces, and Sullivan sailing home from England.

Victoria Bismarck

French Chamber Set to Reopen April Nineteen

Paris dispatch notes the Orleanists will meet at the Count of Paris Twickenham residence to discuss backing or opposing the union of Conservative sections favoring General Boulang er. The Chamber of Deputies plans to reopen April 19 and sit into May. Carnot delays southern trip, Floquet postpones tour. Lalande protests English wine duty harming Bordeaux wine trade seeking protection. Nord electors sign manifesto with Laguerre Susini Laur Herisse Michelin condemning police measures seen to block Boulang er election.

John L. Sullivan Liverpool Catalonia Orleanists England General Boulanger Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York Belfast Ennis House of Commons Gladstone Chamber of Deputies Paris The Figaro Count of Paris Twickenham Eng Carnot Floquet Lalande Department of Gironde M. Legrand Bordeaux Nord Laguerre Susini Laur Herisse Michelin

Formidable Names Outline Chilean Ministry in Draft

In Sanrraco Chile on April 12 a proposed cabinet list surfaces though not final. Home affairs Don Pedro Lucce Cuadra leads the lineup with foreign affairs Demetrio Lastarria, finance Enrique San Fuente, industries and public works Vincent Davilla Larrain, war and marine Evaristo Sanchez Fontenilla, justice F. Puea Borne.

Sanrraco Chili Don Pedro Lucce Cuadra Demetrio Lastarria Treasury Enrique San Fuente Vincent Davilla Larrain Evaristo Sanchez Fontenilla F. Puea Borne

Floods Threaten Several States As Rivers Rise

On April 12 the Mississippi neared danger level on the northwest St Paul flats with water rising two feet between 2 and 8 am. By 8 am many families, mainly foreigners and very poor, moved out as water stood two to three feet in houses and reached thirteen feet at the gauge. Water rose further this afternoon at about three quarters of an inch per hour. Danger also loomed at Da kota avenues west flats and Belle street, while upstream banks overflowed. Reports from Wisconsin and Ontario note ice gorges, flooded Frenchtown in Oconto, and rising rivers breach dykes threatening Breckenridge and Conley’s Point in Ohio.

St. Paul Minn Mississippi Dakota Avenue Belle Street Mitwavukesq Wis la Crosse Centralia Grand Rapids Oconto Frenchtown Warnerton Oak Bois de Seux Otter Tail Breckenridge Conley’s Point

Reform Club Hosts Housewarming at New York City Home

The Reform Club celebrated its new home at 12 East Thirty-third Street with a grand housewarming in New York City on April 12. Founder Jan 18 and dinner Jan 21 at the Metropolitan Opera House marked rapid growth to 748 elected members. Distinguished guests included James Russell Lowell and George William Curtis. President Stokes welcomed members, stressing reform in tariff, civil service, and currency, while Lowell indicated he would speak tomorrow.

Senate Kingsley Committee On Mercantile Affairs Boston Heating Company House Reform Club New York South Dakota Henry B. Lovering Lynn East Thirty-third Street Metropolitan Opera House James Russell Lowell George William Curtis Anson Phelps Stokes Everett P. Wheeler Russell Sturgis KE. L. Godkin R. R. Bowker William Ivins George Haven Putnam Robert 5. Rosevelt Charles R. Miller Horace D. Deming Walter H. Page Ellery Anderson Henry L. Pierce Massachusetts Tariff Reform League John Dewitt Warner James M. Bugbee E. M. Valandingham George G. Mercer A. F. Johnson H. H. Boyesen James Cleveland House of Commons Reform Club House Mr. Lowell Archimedes Curtis

Penalty Sought for Dishonest Shippers Across Nation

Washington April 12 The interstate commerce commission reports extensive inquiry into underbidding and backs trade boards seeking an amendment to impose a small penalty on shippers who use false billing classification weighing or false weight reports to secure transport at below standard rates.

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission Boards of Trade and Commercial

Beal Murder Trial Opens In Aucusta Maine

The State charges Charles L. Beal with killing his father, Christopher Beal, on February 14. Beal pleads not guilty as a jury is impaneled. Government witnesses testify in the afternoon, with Beal alleged to have stated before his death that he drank poisoned liquor doctored by the boys.

Aucasta Charles L. Beal Christopher Beal Ares

Jury verdict in Bald Knobbers chief murder case at Ozark

The jury found David Walker guilty of first degree murder in Ozark Missouri. James Matthews William Stanley Ames Jones and C Simmons were sentenced. three pled guilty to second degree murder. Pals and Jones received twenty five years each, Simmons fifteen years, Matthews released on one thousand dollar bail.

Sr. Louis David Walker Ozark James Matthews William Stanley Ames Jones C. Simmons Pales Jones Simmons Matthews

Burleigh Elected to Kansas State College Professorship

R F Burleigh, instructor in veterinary medicine and surgery at New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, has been elected to a professorship at Kansas State College in Manhattan Kansas.

R. F. Burleigh New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Kansas State College Manhattan Kan

Baptismal benediction over this infant of reform

A speaker praises a leading gentleman in public morality and literature as the man most fit to pronounce the baptismal benediction tomorrow, amid applause, in a ceremony signaling reform.

Dr Pope Defends Blaine Health and Sunstroke Facts

Washington reports Dr G W Pope Blaine’s physician says Blaine had excellent constitution and no kidney disease or diabetes. He cites occasional dyspepsia and rheumatic gout, possible nervous debility, and explains the 1876 heat stroke aphasia event as temporary and not faked.

Washineton G. W. Pope Blaine Pope Mr. Blaine

Chicago Brewers Strike Paralyzes Most City Breweries

In Curiaco April 12 report all union maisters and brewers in Chicago went on strike at 4 a m. Every brewery except Ernst Bros. is idle, leaving 1500 to 2000 men out of work. Ernst Bros. stays open using non union labor as ordered by the proprietors. W C Seipp says the Central Labor Union has dictated hiring and sourcing, prompting a resolute stand by brewers. The industry asserts it is in strong shape to endure the strike.

Curiaco Chicago Ernst Bros W. C. Seipp Central Labor Union Milwaukee

Weather map shows high pressure expands across nation

Signal service chart indicates a broad high barometer covering the country with its centre at Dodge City 30.66. Clear skies and cooler temperatures prevail nationwide while a low forms in the Northwest and another in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm that moved from New England is off the coast and Friday looks fair and slightly cooler.

Dodge City Mexico New England

Weather Outlook for New England and Eastern New York

Washington reports a 24 hour period starting 7 am Friday April 13 with warmer fair weather. Winds will be light to fresh on the coast and westerly elsewhere, varying to light to fresh and in some areas variable.

Washington New England New York

Weather forecast for southeastern New England items

BLUE HILL Observatory reports for the 24 hour period starting tonight at 12 o'clock. For southeastern New England, fair and cooler weather expected. H. H. Clayton, Observer.

Blue Hill Observatory New England H. H. Clayton

Sardinian Sails from Liverpool for Baltimore

London reported that on April 18 the steamer Sardinian sailed from Liverpool bound for Baltimore.

London Liverpool Baltimore

Conkling's Illness and Surgery Amid Improving Signs

New York April 12 Spector reports Mr. Conkling remains largely apathetic and delirious at times while his temperature sits near 101. Doctors Barker and Sands struggle to rebandage his mastoid wound under ether as attendants restrain him. Despite repeated efforts he shows slight improvement and doctors judge one in ten chance of recovery. The record notes drastic weight loss and a gaunt, emaciated appearance. The New York Senate later passes a resolution expressing concern and wishes for his speedy recovery.

St. Paul New York Senate Roscoe Conkling Mr. Conkling Powderly Knights of Labor New York Spector Sands Kemp Hoffman House Aupany N. Y Senate Senate of State of New York

Lovering's Banquet Honors Lynn Congressman to Marshalship

Special from Lynn April 12. The intimate friends of Henry B. Lovering gathered at Earl's hostelry for a banquet to celebrate his appointment as marshal. About thirty gentlemen attended, including J. L. Whittredge Asa J. Newhall F W Jones H F Hurlburt Benjamin F Peach James E Shaw Ovens D Stiles H K Wheeler Frank H Hill Alfred A Mower Joseph H Sisk and Christopher Chadwell. Speakers avoided public matters and Lovering noted congratulatory telegrams from across the country. The event recalled days when Lovering and colleagues first took office after the labor party surge.

Lynn Henry B. Lovering Congress Earl’s Hostelry J. L. Whittredge Q. A. Towns Democratic City Committee Edward Heffernan Asa J. Newhall F. W. Jones H. F. Hurlburt Benjamin F. Peach James E. Shaw Ovens D. Stiles H. K. Wheeler Frank H. Hill Alfred A. Mower Joseph H. Sisk Christopher Chadwell Messrs. Lovering Peach City Hall Lovering

Railroads Expand Across States Reported in April

The Railway Age notes the national railroad network reached 18,008 miles last year. For the first three months of this year 1,096 miles were constructed in 28 states, up from 1,040 miles in 25 states in the same period last year.

CaricaGco Railway Age

Malden Carriage Crash Injures Couple on Drawbridge

Serious accident reported in Malden as William Somer and his wife were thrown from their buggy when a horse struck a raised lever on a Highland Avenue drawbridge. The couple were found insensible and remained unconscious late tonight with injuries not yet known.

Malden William Somer Highland Avenue

Tim Upholstery Department of Jordan

A fragment notes Manisn and Co 18 pronounced as finest in the country for stock workmanship promptness and cheapness second to Dolg in a local upholstery context.

Tim Jordan, Manisn & Co Dolg

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