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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1888

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Death of Hon. Thomas White Canadian minister

A special Ottawa despatch reports the death of Hon. Thomas White interior minister in the Canadian government at 9 45 last night after a week long illness of pleuro pneumonia. He was 58 and had a noted rise from Montreal merchant to Ex editor of the Montreal Gazette and long time member of Parliament. Interment likely in Montreal with funeral plans未定.

Ottawa Thomas White Montreal Sir John A. Macdonald Canada Mr. White Peterboro White Montreal Gazette Chamber of Deputies Queen Victoria Florence Berlin Dillon Kellystown O’brien Fermoy Emperor William

Notable Deaths From Paralysis Across Several States

Rear Admiral Charles Stewart Boggs (retired) died yesterday in New Brunswick New Jersey. Edward Jacobs once a leading morocco maker died at his Peabody home aged 56 leaving a widow and two children. C H Hay of Topeka Kansas died at Preble House Portland Maine after weeks of illness, possibly formerly with Spadina Hay & Wales of Boston.

Charles Stewart Boggs New Brunswick N. J. Hoe Edward Jacobs Peabody C. H. Hay Topeka Ban Preble House Wortland Spaidina Hay & Wales of Boston

Steamer Iowa sails for Boston from Liverpool

Loxpon April 22 report that the steamer Iowa sailed from Liverpool bound for Boston today. In a separate note the steamer Cabulamanzied off Cape Agulhas is on fire and abandoned, with Captain Buck of Calcutta aboard the Fairhoirn. No lifeboats were sighted by the steamer.

Loxpon Iowa Liverpool Boston

Transatlantic Shipping Movements and Arrivals List

A condensed log of ships arriving at and sailing from multiple ports on April dates. Vessels depart from Boston Liverpool Baracoa Messina Arecibo New York Bremen Havre Liverpool etc and dock at Antwerp Havre Catania Baltimore Bremen Bergen for Bremen Glasgow Yokohama New York and other destinations with notes on routes, delays, and cargoes.

Boston Kansas Liverpool Balder Baracoa Bergen Picqua Messina Argosy Arecibo Bratsburg Sagua New York Saale Bremen Germanic Scythia Clifton Catania Donati Baltimore City of Richmond la Bretagne Havre Umbria Ardangorm Glasgow Prawle Point Pedro New Orleans Antwerp Havana Saratoga Servia Queenstown Frincess Philadelhia de Ruyter Amsterdam Baandam Dover Aguadillana Cuba London Ovingham Para Alliance Rio Janeiro Grangemouth Jersey Bermuda Alcides Malta Glenroy Japan China St Thomas Advance Brownead Jersey City Michigan Murciano Nasymth Lizard Bergenland Rotterdam Chateau Leoville Balmore Yokahama City of Sydney San Francisco Ong Kong McGregor Brow Head Port Said California

Paris Chamber debates revision as Floquet warns dictatorship

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies formed a committee to study constitutional revision amid mixed votes on immediate action while the Senate waits. Premier Floquet urged safeguarding republican rule against dictatorship and cautioned police to enforce laws without overstepping. A student delegation pressed him about police conduct during last Friday’s disturbances. Floquet promised firm action to quell disorder and support police at stations.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate Floquet M. Floquet Govrnment Republic Rpublic

Bakers Vote to Boycott Pool Beer and Union Meetings

A Boston union meeting at Boston Hall admitted eight new members and read a report of strong finances. August Delabar was elected national secretary. Members were urged to abstain from pool beer after letters from New York and Milwaukee brewers. Industrial Conference at 616 Washington St debated leisure for workers. Dr Eames warned more time equals more drinking. Bartenders Union No 1 at Pythian Hall admitted fifteen new members and adopted a new constitution and bylaws after a visit from liquor-dealer delegates.

Baker’s Union No. 4 Boston Hall August Delabar New York Milwaukee Washington Street J. W Dodson Pythian Hall Tremont Street

Remains of Mr Conkling Layed In State And Funeral

Urica April 22. The remains of Mr Conkling lay in state from 12 to 1 PM as a large crowd gathered to view the deceased statesman. Floral tributes were numerous including a wreath of calla lilies with blue immortelles and a plain white beard bearing The President. After prayers at 2, services were held at Jalvary Church before the body went to the cemetery for committal in the conservatory receiving vault.

Urica White House Goodrich Jalvary Church

Funeral for Ida M Stevens Held in Gardiner

Funeral services for Mrs Ida M Stevens murdered Thursday in Portland were held at her father Joseph F E Ladd’s home 86 Spring Street Gardiner with Rev J S Gledhill Universalist presiding. The private service concluded with burial at Oak Grove cemetery.

Gardiner Ida M. Stevens Portland E. H. Chase Joseph FE. Ladd Spring Street J. 8. Gledhill Universalist Oak Grove Cemetery

Impresario Max Strakosh Seriously Ill

New York report states impresario Max Strakosh is seriously ill with paralysis in his lower limbs and threat of general paralysis hanging over him. He is a prominent figure in entertainment circles and his health condition draws widespread concern.

Max Strakosh New York

Schoolmasters' Club Meeting in Brunswick

A pleasant Brunswick gathering of the Schoolmasters' Club Saturday afternoon featured guests George W. Cable and the Rev. Dr. A. J. Quint. They led a discussion on how to make a profitable use of a summer vacation. About ninety gentlemen attended.

Schoolmasters’ Club Brunswick George W. Cable A. J. Quint

Emperors health shows signs of quiet sleep and better mood

Berlin April 23 A special edition notes intermittent coughing and fever relief yet no local pain. The Emperor’s rest improves with nourishment. rest remains imperative. Charlottenburg sees visitors for Princess Margaret’s birthday as Empress walks ground. a florist gift pleases her. Financial and court arrangements for Queen Victoria reception discussed. Bismarck reports preparations.

Berlin Gazet A. m Emperor Tla Nell Charlottenburg Charlot Margaret Bergmann Becker William Frederick Henry Prince Tisarck Queen Victoria Germany Bismarck Victoria

Crowds Rally for General Boulanger in Paris Latin Quarter

In Paris on April 22 a Boulangerist rally grew into clashes as students set fire to La Lanterne and L Intransigeant bases on Boulevard St Michel and maltreated the wagon crew. About 40,000 demonstrators, mainly tradespeople and workers, paraded to back Boulanger while police strained to maintain order as opposition among students mounted.

Paris la Lanterne Boulevard St. Michel Boulanger Floquet

Enthusiastic Send for Queen Victoria Visit

April 22 reports a royal welcome as Queen Victoria travels with Prince Henry of Battenburg to Berlin for preparations near the Dean of Windsor. Crowds gather at Windsor and Berlin events celebrate the open court chamberlain and Emperors meeting in Austria.

Fronvite Queen Victoria Henry of

Arrival at Innsbruck Portends Franzenfest Queen Meeting

The subject has reached Innsbruck and plans to travel to Franzenfest to meet the Queen, outlining a forthcoming royal audience in the festival setting.

Innsbruck Franzenfest

Pendleton Recovering and Ireland Scenes Report

United States Minister Pendleton rapidly recovers in Brrary, tended by his daughter from Italy. He is advised to abstain from work long term. German explorers cite Stanley with Emin Bey. London reports liquidity hearing adjournments to April 28. In Custer, crowds rescue a prisoner at Abbeyfiele. police clash injuring fifteen officers as arrests follow.

United States Pendleton Italy Junker Geographical Society Stanley Ewin Bey London Europe Custer John Dillon Kellystown National League O’brien Fermoy Abbeyfiele

Nashua Invites Cleveland for June Visit by President

L P Lucier and Dr A W Petit, Nashua committee of invitation, returned from Washington desiring President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland to visit Nashua June 28. They expect them to travel via Worcester to Portsmouth and the White Mountains, if duties permit. The President is thought willing to visit New England if not required in Washington.

Worcester Washington Senate Committee Rose Cleveland White House Nashua N. H L. P. Lucier A. W. Petit Cleveland Secret Societies United States Portsmouth White Mountains New England

Fire records turbulent blaze hits multiple cities in April

Fire reports from Winona Miss Carlisle Ia and several others detail major blazes. Losses range from thousands to tens of thousands with varied insurance coverage. In Athol Worcester area buildings sustained fire damage including Chronicle block and Davenport building. In Winona City Hall and Times office damaged. total losses near 250 000 with about 95000 insured. Additional fires in Delphi Hopkinton Eau Claire Canton and Dorchester areas report substantial damage and modest recoveries.

Minehan & Terrell Augustus L. Wells & Co Hopkinton R. i Winona Miss Ward & Atkins Parnell & Hawkins Levy & Co Arthur & Fletcher Times Office Carlisle Canton Helen White Travers Street Quincy Mutual Middlesex Mutual New York Day Button Works Company Long Island City Indianapolis Ind Delphi John Barr Charles Braugh Minneapolis Minn Eau Claire Sash and Door Company Eau Claire Wis

Dr Cornelius R Agnew Buried In Greenwood Cemetery

Dr Cornelius R Agnew eminent surgeon and physician was interred in Greenwood cemetery after funeral services at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr John Hall. Sixteen elders served as pallbearers with delegations from Union League Club Columbia College Manhattan Rye and Kar Hospital College for Physicians and Surgeons Loyal Legions Beate Hospital for the Insane and other medical institutions totaling about 600 attendees including Senator William M Evans ex Mayor William H Wickham General Pitt John Porter ex Judge Gunnings and other prominent physicians.

Agnew New York Cornelius R. Agnew Greenwood Cemetery Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church John Hall Union League Club Columbia Coffege Manhattan Rye and Kar Hospital College For Physicians and Surgeons Loyal Legis Beate’ Hospital For the Insane Fonghi Poes Wheaty Medical College Academy of Medicing William M. Evages William H. Wickham Pitt John Porter Gunnings. Bedford R. Ogden Doremus

Silk Te Gown at Jordan Manisu & Co Suit Department

A Silk Te gown priced at 26 dollars is highlighted among the offerings at Jordan Manisu and Co. Suit Department as a notable attraction in the store. The ad emphasizes the garment and its affordable price within the department.

Jordan Manisu & Co

Treasure hunt ends as Maria crew returns with loot tale

Provipencr Rhode Island April 22 The schooner Williamine brings lumber and crew from Apalachicola while recounting the Maria voyage a New York yacht seeking pirate treasure near Turneff Belize and Honduras. John Peck led the search for thirty eight ale kegs of Spanish doubloons worth about 1 500 000 with two cases of jewels. The crew found human bones but could not secure the treasure before the wrecked yacht returned home.

Provipencr R. I Maria Belize Man Peck Peck New Orleans Courtland HE. Bliven New York

Senators Cullom Declares He Is Not a Presidential Candidate

Washington April 22 Senator Cullom states he is not a candidate for the presidency. He urges party loyalty, notes the Democratic South will supply electoral votes, and says Illinois should push a widely acceptable nominee from the Chicago convention. He offers loyal support to whichever candidate best promotes Republican success.

Washington Cullom Republican Party South Mlinois Chicago Illinois

Democratic clubs meet in New York to plan summer convention

Representatives of twenty one leading Democratic clubs from multiple states gathered at the Hoffman House to decide on a summer convention and to organize for campaign work. They endorsed President Cleveland and the Mills tariff reform bill, and invited clubs to join a Baltimore convention on July 4, 1888 with delegate counts based on club membership.

New York Hoffman House League Josiah Quincy Boston Cleveland Ways and Means Congress United States Baltimore

Gloucester Seamen List Vessels and Foreign Workers

Gloucester April 22 report lists vessel owners in Gloucester with number of ships and foreign fishermen employed. Compiled for the Post, it shows Daniel Allen & Son 9 vessels 60 foreigners, James S. Ayer 10 vessels 50, John Pew & Son 18 vessels 100 foreigners, Rowe & Jordan 14 vessels 70, among many others totaling 292 vessels and about 1600 foreigners, plus a casualty record of 1886-87 with crews from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Canada.

Gloucester Sprorau Gentleme Daniel Allen & Son James S. Ayer D. C EH. Babson George Clark & Co AU. Cunningham & Thompson George Dennis Joseph Friend Thomas Hodge Samuel Lane Samuel Lane & Bro., 8 Vessels, 30. Andrew Leighton A. Langsford & Son Benjamin Low Maddocks & Co James Mansfield & Sons John H. McDonough McKenzie, Hardy & Co B. Montgomery & Son George Norwood & Son Oakes & Foster William Parsons 2D, & Co William H. Perkins Pettingell & Cunningham John Pew & Son Pool, Gardner & Co Joseph O. Procter, Jr Reed & Gamage Rowe & Jordan Sayward Brothers David B. Smith Sylvanus Smith & Co George Steele James G. Tarr Carthage Andrew Nelson Sweden Matthew O’brien James Sherman Canso D. H. McMasters Picton John Burns Prince Edward Island Lawrence Dunphy John Parcell Rastic Germany Michael Reardon Cork David Keefe Benjamin Lawson James Erickson Denmark John L. Keating Savannah George L. Smith Georg Clark & Co Banks Lemuel W. Tucker New London Thomas McDonald St. John’s N. F Charles J. Weber Halifax William Powers Prospect Dante Vigneux Arichat C. B Henderick Frederickson August Hendrickson John Carrison Charles Swinson Antone Johnson John Swinson Nils Nelson Joseph Muise St. Mary’s Bay William Williams Liverpool N.S Jamestown George BR. Curtis Maine Johnston Robertson Cook Boston George W. Hartford George McLeod Hel Cove John D. Matheson Eel Cove C.B Alexander McLeod Thomas Daly Argyle Maurice Frost Bradford Deveau Plymouth Alexander Shaw Ee! Cove Daniel Welsh John F. Wonson John F. Wonson & Co Brown’s Bank Charles Doty Shelburne John Doty Alexander Tapper Frank Whitney Mt. Desert Joseph Monroe Alexander Martin Salmon River N. B George Magee Deer Island Calvin Cook Robert Melanson N. S Hugh ‘Craig Lilian Baxter Randall Pysche Seth Stockbridge Greenland Antone Olson Christian Nelson Oscar Ludwick Peter Kiel Alexander Johnson Alex Carlson Conrad Hanson Hans Olson John Anderson John Olson Emil Paulson Gloucester Harbor Edward Goodwin Yarmouth N. 8 George S. Bentweil Western Bank

Daly's Theatre Company Sails to Renew London Triumphs

New York reports Augustin Daly's company departing aboard the Servia toward a revived London run. Prominent travelers include Mr and Mrs Daly, Rev Father Kelley, and critic William Winter. John Drew's wife joins, along with Effie Shannon and Miss Helen Russell. A merry cabin party, and a floral pie marked For Daly's Theatre Company, highlight a mood of high spirits as they sail.

New York George Gould Helen Russell James Lewis Louisa Eldridge Agnes Booth John Schoeffel G. H. Gilbert

Boston man arrested for horse swindle in Lynn and Boston

William W. Tyler of Providence, 34, used false representations to procure a horse and other goods in Massachusetts. He bought on partial payment, sold the horse, and vanished with the money. Victims include Lynn residents. he is held as a fugitive and will be sent to Boston when a requisition is secured.

Providence R. L William W. Tyler Massachusetts Lynn C. L. Cobb Boston Tyler

Waukenphast English Boots Sale at Moseley Co.

Reduced prices on WAUKENPHAST English boots and shoes offered by T. E. Moseley & Co at 469 Washington Street. Local shoppers urged to visit for discounted footwear from the well known maker.

Waukenphast T. E. Moseley & Co Washington Street

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