24 Apr 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1888
Page
1
Silk blazers priced at ten dollars each offered in Jonpam Manse and Co.s Suit Department. Limited stock may appeal to shoppers seeking affordable formalwear. Locations, dates, and additional items are not specified in readable text.
T. E. Moseley and Co advertise a wide assortment of boots and shoes for gentlemen at 469 Washington Street, claiming a great variety and quality.
In Chicago on April 23 the fifth annual Iroquois Club banquet drew about 400 guests. Prominent speakers from Illinois and beyond gave responses to toasts including Stephen A. Douglas, Triumphant Democracy, Grover Cleveland, and tariff reform. The event featured an elaborate feast and discussions of current topics, declared eminently successful.
Paris April 23. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Floquet backed an immediate debate on the appointment of M. de Freycinet as minister of war. The motion of confidence for de Freycinet passed 83 to 77. The chamber also considered the Panama Canal lottery loan and heard police and student protests tied to Boulangism. A municipal vote opposed Boulangist plébiscite while a council urged liberty and republican defense. General Boulang er adopted a red emblem amid political tension.
A late 19th century dispatch describes Emperor William II's fragile health and fluctuating condition. Reports note continued weakness, brief periods of bed rest, and cautious hope for recovery. The monarchy faces public scrutiny as newspapers reflect on treatment and a will reveals large inheritances to royal family members.
Queen Victoria reaches Innsbruck en route to Berlin from Florence. Emperor Francis Joseph greets her cordially, kisses her hand, and escorts her to a decorated lounge for luncheon. Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice accompany the Queen as preparations for Charlottenburg reception are announced.
London April 28. In the House of Commons a clash over Ireland and appeal sentence increases produced no clear answer from Ireland’s solicitor general Mr Madden as repeated questions went unanswered. Gladstone’s equal death duties amendment triggered a long debate. the bill passed second reading as Unionists backed the government. Tanner returned from honeymoon to block sixteen bills and question Mr Balfour.
Reports from Liverpool say Gillig arrived paralyzed and may die as the American Exchange collapse draws many claimants to London. Also noted are Walker brewers to become a limited company with £38,000,000 in shares, Condon's arrest in Ireland, and fraud disclosures in Equitable Life Insurance case. In Berlin Krupp declines baroncy. in Bucharest revolutionary proclamations surface among Moldavian peasants. in Constantinople a sectarian clash leaves one Christian dead and several injured.
In Harrisonburg Virginia on April 25 the county Republican convention selected fifteen delegates for the State convention. A resolution endorsing James G Blaine for President was carried unanimously.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock resumed operations this morning with several hundred nonunion workers. The day passed quietly and no disturbance occurred as work continued at the plant in Pittsburg.
Washington April 23. Senator Cullom’s letter declining a presidential bid is public as political currents in Illinois shift. His term ends next March and the Legislature will elect a successor. aides say he chose not to risk antagonisms that could hurt reelection if the nomination fails.
The President has directed the U S district attorney for Massachusetts to proceed against owners and masters of fishing vessels that have imported foreign labor for use on their craft.
The House committee on manufactures in Washington continues its trust investigation. Subpenas demand Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company contracts with oil firms from 1877 to 1888 and call for officers and records on oil transportation. W itness Malcolm Lloyd, Atlantic Refinery treasurer, testified he received rebates from Pennsyl vania Railroad for crude shipments. records and receipts were later destroyed.
Democratic Representatives met to review the ways and means report on tariff bill talks with Republicans. They rejected a fixed 50 hour limit, deciding debate should resume tomorrow and continue to a conclusion with possible nights sessions if needed, excluding other business.
Record of fires from Chicago to Malden and Somerville details includes Union Stock Yards hay barns and corn cribs burned for an estimated loss of 100000 dollars, a Judson court house blaze with furniture damage, a Lotus Club cellar fire from a kerosene lamp, a 156 Commercial Street blaze in Lena Lippman’s floor, a Rutland Street dwelling fire from matches, a schooner Carrie Cornell fire at Grant and Morrison’s wharf, a Somerville bottling plant blaze from overheated stove, and a damaged Boston and Lovell Railroad passenger car with minor losses.
Lawrence April 23 Special The Central Labor Union adopted resolutions condemning Senator William I McAlpine for voting against a fifty eight hour workweek measure. A copy will be sent to McAlpine and published in Boston papers.
A list of vessels with origins and destinations dated April across multiple ports. Entries include Bermuda, Baracoa, Glasgow, Honolulu, St John NB, New York, Havana, Jersey City, Kinsale, and other hubs with ships such as Welhaven, Corean, California, Wandrahin, Martello, Herman, Zaandam, Niagara, and gausland, reflecting 19th or early 20th century maritime traffic.
In Wasneron on April 23 a report notes Dr Edward Sherer former chief of New York sugar lab faces Senate inquiry over polariscopic testing. The push seeks uniform sugar appraisement across New York Boston Philadelphia and San Francisco, with temporary transfers of polariscopists and potential personnel changes.
In Concord on April 23 Commissioner Shurtleff began hearings for the bill of equity by directors of the Boston Concord & Montreal against Boston & Maine to recover possession and appoint a receiver. Witnesses describe lack of supplies and deteriorating track conditions after Boston & Lowell takeover.
New York reports cleared steamers and brigs bound for Mediterranean ports and Halifax, Havana, Shanghai, and St. John with several schooners listed among arrivals. Names include Australia McRitchie Montauk Jenkins Humbolt Grimes Servia Smith Gowanvurn McKay Tamare Marshal Parker Lillian Willey Ozama Fazio Florence Facey and others.
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