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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1884

Page

2

Republicans and Morrison Bill Apology Questioned

The text questions how Republican revenue reform papers will defend the party's stance on the Morrison bill and notes uncertainty about apologizing for Democrats who joined that party.

Republican Revenue Reform Papers

Morrill Attack Shows Tariff Politics in Vermont Speech

The critique calls Senator Morrill of Vermont evasive and dishonest for defending protective tariffs. It argues the last year's reduction was nominal and the proposed cuts would still leave high duties, claiming public opinion rejects such sham measures and that Morrill's influence is waning.

Morrill Vermont Beck Congress

Ephemeral Verse Fragments and Disjointed News Snippets

A collage of quips across papers notes a mule tale and a riding mishap, then shifts to editor Chenery’s death and Weston’s 4000 mile feat. It mocks theatre refusals, hotel dining shows, and a New Jersey cocoa palm venture with forecasts of fruitage and profits.

Testimony at Sherman Committee on Virginia Riot Attitudes

Witnesses describe partisan voting, racial tensions, and riot conditions in Danville Virginia. Senators clash over party loyalty while individuals defend or critique white and Black voters. Timeline notes adjournment at 4 o clock. testimony continues today.

Sherman Committee Vance Lapham Virginia C. C. Lance Lynchburg West Virginia Coal Company Danville Roger A. Pryor, Jr William A. Moorman

Yachting Season Promises Record Wealth and Fast Vessels

A New York Journal report quotes a leading yachtsman predicting the coming season will be the greatest ever in yachting. About eight million dollars is tied up in new yachts along the Atlantic coast, including Nourmahal, Atalanta, Yosemite, and Norma, with several other notable builds anticipated from Cramp, Deacon Brothers, and John Mumim among others.

New York Journal Journal Atlantic Astor Nourmahal Atlanta Yosemite Gould Norma Del Deacon Brothers Shell John Mumim Bay Ridge

Luxuries Dominate U S Dutiable Imports in 1888 Report

The year ending December 31, 1888 saw dutiable imports total 481,960,362 dollars. Luxury goods such as works, watches, embroideries, perfumes, and fine apparel comprised substantial values, with totals listed for items like paintings, jewelry, and silk goods. Sugar and molasses imports reached 94,867,664 dollars, higher than the combined value of many luxury items, provoking debate on protection taxes and their effect on different income groups.

England D. Kelley Representatives Hall Kentucky Germany New York Mr. Kelley United States Wolk Ceesesesee s.Nuieinnie Caine Pyecigus Bloner Wansseevecciees Ghoves Ee Reongy God Musical Instruments Si Csiss Sn Oco4ek CVCSS POOUS Biussenewee Duk Aed Torrcco Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Holden Boston Martha J. Sampson Sterling Y. Sampson Charlestown Middlesex Buckingham Street Kendall Street Martha Jane Sampson

African emigre from Montgomery writes Liberia life claim

From the Charleston News Jack Smith of Montgomery Alabama recounts his Liberia move with wife and children living at Brewerville He rejects alleged racism says Africa is home of the colored man notes 200000000 native population needs Negroes to civilize them and claims land holdings and freedom in Latin Africa for future return to America

Charleston News Jack Smith Montgomery Ala Liberia Brewerville Africa Latin Africa America

Icelandic Boys Test Auctioneer’s Nationality

Two Icelandic boys visit a Winnipeg auction house and are asked their nationality. The proprietor confuses them for Germans, then presses them to guess his own heritage. One boy finally blurts that the auctioneer’s father was an Irishman and his mother a squaw, leaving the question unresolved.

Winnipeg Potter House

Portland Police Court April 14 Violations and Fines

In Portland Police Court on April 14 John Feeney and Michael Driscoll faced illegal transportation charges and were continued to April 16. Catherine McNally and Patrick McKay were intoxication cases with 60 day sentences. John Lynch John Lundville Thomas Cameron Frank A Lombard William Robinson Michael Coyne John McDonough faced intoxication fines of 3 dollars and costs. James Kiley jailed 90 days for common drunkard. Thomas E Clowes and Richard Collins fined 100 dollars for search and seizure, paid, appeals noted. Timothy Warren and Frank Lyons liquor nuisance continued to April 16.

Portland John Feeney Michael Driscoll Catherine McNally House of Correction Patrick McKay John Lynch John Lundville Thomas Cameron Frank A. Lombard William Robinson Michael Coyne John McDonough James Kiley Thomas E. Clowes Richard Collins Timothy Warren Frank Lyons

Miserly Patient Seeks Doctor Advice On Bath

An ill old man asks a physician whether daily cold baths will save him. The doctor says yes and the patient requests a preacher and undertaker be sent for, then plans to let his administrator settle the bill after his death.

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