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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1888

Page

5

Favor Tariff Reform and Chief Justice Fuller Salary Tale

Washington August 7 reports Rep Henry Smith of Wisconsin vows support for Mills tariff amid GOP threats of recall. The piece details Fuller’s oath and salary eligibility under 1862 Revised Statutes and Harlan’s caution, then debunks rumors of a clerical political assessment system and portrays malt liquor consumption trends and beer ubiquity in the United States with yearly per capita figures.

Secretary orders North Atlantic squadron to Canadian fishing grounds

Secretary Whitney directs Rear Ad miral Luce to deploy all ships of the North Atlantic squadron to protect American fishing interests. Ossipee will lead the convoy. Lamont downplays any claims of General Black's resignation or rift with the administration. Seymour, ex Winchester pastor, is in Atlantic City but set to return weeks later. House appropriations panel acts on Senate sundry civil amendments and debates nonconcurrence on arid lands survey, post office buildings, and related items. Patent Court bill advocates urge passage but committee has not ruled yet.

Fuller The Treasury Departmental Postal Customs Service United States Treasury Department Justice Harlan Mr. Fuller Colonel Switzler Bureau of Statistics England Whitney Luce Ossipee Charles R. Seymour Winchester Mass Newman Europe Atlantic City House Committee On Appropriations Senate Washington Post House Committee Dodge Patent Bar Association House Committee On the Judiciary Court of Patent Appeals

Saratoga Winners in Yesterday's Races at Saratoga

Weather improved at Saratoga as races began with heavy track drying. Lintram won the 400 purse for two year olds, Hypocrite took the free handicap, Montrose captured the Kearney stakes, Sosa won the 400 purse, and Percy the hurdle race as mutuals payouts ranged up to 1290.

Saratoga Lintram Alaha Queen of Trumps The Mutuals Hypocrite Daruna Wary Montrose Argo Oarsman Sosa Pocatello Redstone Percy Burr Oak Murphy

Second Corps of Cadets Report From Camp Essex

The Second Corps of Cadets on its August duty tour at Camp Essex, SaveM, logged a tough day of weather but solid work. Reports show 16 officers and 125 men present with 24 in the band. one officer and 25 men absent. Guard mounting and drills praised, camp policing in good order, guests including Colonel Sampson, Colonel Wellington, Major Johnson, and Seventh New York officers. The band concert, camp views, and improved rifle range near the railroad marked the afternoon. Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and staff expected Friday to review the command. late trains anticipated Thursday and Friday evenings.

Essex Savem Sprechau Dalton Sampson Wellington Johnson Abraham Dewson Seventh New York Harwood Salem Brackett

McDonald Arraigned for Forged Promissory Note in Lyon

Charles McDonald a morocco dresser for John Rhodes Boston street faced District Police Court in Lyon before Judge Keith charged with forging John Travers signature on a promissory note. He attempted to obtain funds from Watson & Dickason real estate dealers, was arrested after admitting the forgery and held in $500 bond.

Lyon Charles McDonald John Rhodes Boston Street Keith John Travers Dickason Watson & Dickason Market Street McDonald

Arlington Strike Remains Unsettled In Lawrence Text

Lawrence August 7 The Arlington strike continues unsettled as weavers meet this afternoon and plan another gathering tomorrow. Reports say mill workers with relatives in the strike were sent out to bring in relatives or be excluded. Richard F. Barry of the State board of arbitration was expected but could not attend. The State board is said to take up the matter.

Lawrence Spreer Au Arlington Richard F. Barry State Board of Arbitration State Board

Afraid of Canada Raises Alarm on Northern Border

Senator Cullom argues Canada’s growing power threatens U S peace and prosperity. He backs a resolution to study railways tied to Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk. He warns English subsidized lines divert trade, freezing out U S rivals, and says investigation should cover Halifax to San Francisco.

Calom Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Railways China Japan America Vancouver’s Island Canadian Pacific Railway Congress Halifax San Francisco Post Canada Sam England Dominion of Canada United States

Straws From State Street Markets Rally Amid Strong Reports

Markets yesterday held firm as scarce news left prices driven by favorable crop reports and broad buying. Leading movers included New York Central, Lake Shore, Michigan Central, Reading, and Texas Pacific, with early optimism and a London bid on Reading.

New York Vanderbilts New York Central Lake Shore Michigan Central Reading Texas Pacific

Framingham Tax Rate Sets at 13 Dollars per Thousand

Framingham's tax rate for the year is 13 dollars on a thousand. The list of prominent taxpayers shows Ward 1 Framingham Centre residents Adams, Bean, Bigelow, and many estates, individuals, and local firms paying amounts over 100 dollars. Ward 2 Saxonville Luc y Billings and others contribute, with totals ranging into the hundreds, while Ward 3 South Framingham lists a long roster including Amsden, Bridges firms, Eames family, Framingham Electric and Water Companies, and numerous others.

Framingham Framingham Centre Constance Adams Z. B. Adams Martha Ira B. Fenton Edmund B. Fay First Parish David Fisk C.J. Frost Paul W. Gibbs Frank Goodwin George H. Gordon Franklin E. Gregory W. F. Gregory KF. BE Elizabeth Osgood Orre Parker Peter Parker Sarah K. Perry Edward C. Rice John R. Rooke Oliver B. Root Mary S. Stone Charles O. Trowbridge J. Warren Walkup J.S. Wheeler J. Avery White Joseph A. White RK. Warren Whiting W.C. Wight John L. Wilson Charles Williams Ward Saxonville Lucy C. Billings Fredrick Davis L. F. Fuller Hollis Hastings Emery Hill Charles W. Parker Adelaide Robinson Frank E. Simpson George W. Webster Saxonville Mills H. S. Stone Ward 3 South Framingham G. M. Amsden Bridges & Co D.T. Bridges Frances Bridges Henry Billings H. QO. Billings C. L. Barber T. L. Barber & Co V. W. Bullard A. C. Blanchard Helen E. Blanchard Frank Brooks C. E. Bradley P. Bigelow Coburn Manufacturing Company J. J. Coburn W. E. Clark Alexander Ark C. W. Coolidge F. Cutler Clara F. Cutler Vu. F Clara Cutler George E. Cutler Cutler Ranney & Clark D. J. Cooney Frederick Coston Day Mary Ann Day W. Dunn L. Eames David Eames A. M. Eames Edwin Eames Catherine Eames Harrison, Eames C. A. Eames Eliphalet Eames H. G. Eames H. G W. R. Eames Rev. W. R. Eastman Framingham Electric Company Framingham Manufacturing Company Framingham Water Company A. Fales & Sons French Bros C. Folger & Co E. Goulding L. B. Gaines Gossamer Rubber Company J. H. Goodell Willard Howe Louisa Howard Richard Hill Josiah Hemenway Willian D. Higgins Jonas Kendall H. C. Kingman Moses Seattle Walter Laker M. E. Church Lucy T. Moore Daniel McNamara J. J. McCann A. Merriam Bernard Merriam J. A. Merriam F. Manson B. T. Manson Merriam, Robinson & Gregory Sarah E. Nelson V. M. Ranney Mary F. Ranney Edward _ Reardon J. Smith H. L. Sawyer IT. L. Sturtevant C. C. Stevens F. J. Stevens Sprague Henry Bullard J. E. Brown Boston & Albany Railroad Comany City of Boston William Jlatlin N. P. Coburn R. M. Everit Framingham Camp Meeting Association J. ©. Jordan Old Cony Railroad Company Jones Fall George Somerby

Watchman Dies After Vat Accident at Tannery in Salem

George Miller, 30, a watchman at Proctor's tannery, fell into a vat of scalding liquor early today. He was badly burned and died at the hospital at noon. He was a member of the Peabody fire department and leaves a family.

Salem George Miller Proctor’s Peabody Fire Department Fle

Proposals for Naphtha Burners for Public Street Lighting

Sealed proposals due August 11 at 11 a.m. with terms for furnishing up to 1000 naphtha burners and accessories, attaching to Boston street lanterns, capacity equal to 25 candles, 14 hours fuel, two-quart minimum tank. Include install, 3-year maintenance, and bid to Hugh J. Toland. Advertisement cancellation noted and substitution issued.

Lamp Department City Hall Boston Hugh J. Toland

Restore baby health with Murdock's liquid food

Advice urges adding three or more drops of Murdock's Liquid Food to every meal to restore vitality and preserve health. The instruction emphasizes not changing the baby's food but supplementing it to recover or maintain wellness.

Murdock

New Corporations Chartered Yesterday

Worcester Wall Paper Company is capitalized at 6000 with Frank W. Clapp as president and Edward J. Hickey as treasurer. Methuen Cooperative Association shows capital of 5000 with John H. George as president and Joseph W. Fulton as treasurer.

Worcester Wall Paper Company Capital Frank W. Clapp Edward J. Hickey Methuen Cooperative Association John H. George Joseph W. Fulton

Amusements listings at Boston area theatres

Evening at 8 shows headline performances across venues including Mankind Boston Museum Katti family help and a Promenade concert at Music Hall. Matinee at 2 and evening times listed for Oakland Garden Cyclorama Horticultural Hall and Pompeii amphitheatre with Last Days of Pompeii and Jerusalem crucifixion programs.

Boston Museum R. M. Field Katti Roland Reed Boston Theatre Mankind Oakland Garden Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg Music Hall Horticultural Hall Jerusalem Pompeii

Horses and Horatio Harris Race Times Listed Today

Today schedule shows J. C. Richardson at 10:80 a m and Horatio Harris at 10 a m on Thursday with events likely horse races or horse show timings.

J. C. Richardson Horatio Harris

Marital announcements of Lindsay Clark and Maldon Gardner

In this city a July 20 ceremony witnessed Rev Emory J Haynes officiating as Charles H Lindsay wed Mary A Clark and on August 1 Rev H A Sullivan presided over Patrick Maldon and Ellen Gardner tying the knot in Maldon Gardner nuptials.

Obituary Notices From Northboro To Walpole

Obituaries and death notices list Amanda Ball Dorchester widow Mrs Mary Bradley Annie Broughton Mary Carey Captain E D Cassell Addie B Coolidge James Currie Annie M Dwyer Mrs Thomas Gilman John Holmes Mary Kenney John Leary David W Leslie Frank J McCalvey William J Murphy May Gertrude Murphy Timothy O Donoghue Isabelle G Spinney Bessie A Susan A Swan Sarah P Tucker Lois Turner James Walsh infant son and other local names with ages and locations across Massachusetts towns Aug dates noted.

Ball Northboro Mass Amanda M Stephen Ball Boston Bradley Dorchester Mary Bradley John and Kate Bradley Broughtosx Annie Broughton Carey Mattapoisett Mary Carey Cassell H. T. McClearn E. D. Cassell Coolidge North Cambridge Addie B Charles F. Coolidge Currie South Boston James Currie Dwyer Annie M William J Sarah J. Dwyer Gilman Thomas K. Gilman Holmes John Holmes Kenney Mary Patrick Kenney Leary John Leary Leslie North Woburn David W. Leslie McCalvey Frank J. McCalvey Murphy Somerville William J. Murphy May Gertrude John J Annie M. Murphy O'Donoghue Timothy O'Donoghue Peabody Isabelle G Fred J Gertrude Peabody Spinney Beachmont Bessie A Winfred Nellie Spinney Swan Winchester Susan A. Swan Tucker New London Conn Sarah P. Tucker Turner Walpole Lois Sylphina Turner Walsh James Margaret Walsh

That marvellous book at LORING'S with London papers

The phrase refers to the celebrated novel Robert Elsmere praised by Mr Gladstone. The remark notes a public showing or discussion at Loring's alongside the London papers, signaling interest in the work and the political figure's endorsement.

Robert Elsmere Mr. Gladstone Loring’s London

Warren Cotton Mills Stockholders Meeting Notice

Annual meeting of the stockholders to be held at the Treasurers office No 100 Summer street on Tuesday August 14 at 1 30 pm PEDER OLSEN Clark Boston August 7 1888

Nathaniel J. Bradlee Milk Street Portland Union Railway Station Company Warren Cotton Mills Summer Street Lo 'Dock Co Peder Olsen, Clark Prescott Insurance Company Congress Street Boston F. A. Wetherbee Sec Court Street Mass

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People OF Wisconsin Indorse Congressman Smith Fuler Spreman Henry Smith Smith Milwaukee Mr. Smith Democratic Party Bureau of Information Washington Democratic National Committee Democratic Club Civil Service Commission Bureau of Political Information Lawrence Gardner Cleveland Bureau Etter Lamont General Black Second Corps OF Cadets Senator Cullom State Street H. B. Hollins & Co Messrs S. Wormser & Co Trunk Line Commissioner Fink Pennsylvania Oriental Coney Island Drexel, Morgan & Co Western Union Lawson & Co St. Paul Zeore Tacoma Wash Palouse Washington Territory Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Frenchman’s Bay D. H. Darling William A. Tower Tower, Giddings & Co National Bank of the Commonwealth Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Manitoba Minnesota Blake Bros. & Co Amsterdam Essex County F. 8. Moseley & Co Grand Avenue Railway Topeka Kan Messrs. Adams Blodget & Co Cape Glen House White Mountains N. H Zron A. BR. Milliken & CO L. P. Roberts C. R. Milliken Oregon House Hull T. Hrarrington Jackson Iron Mountain House W. A. Meserve Chiswick Inn Littleton, N A. W. Weeks Littleton, N. YU Littleton Dix F. M. Young Beach Street Asement W. KE. P. Weers Water Street WM. C. Codman J. G. Freeman Kilby Street Charles River Avenue Charlestown Boston Tobacco Company Tudor Co Charlies River Avenue Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa Des Moines John Jeffries & Sons Weston and Devonshire St City Notices Cuty Boston, Revere Beach Lynn R. R Winthrop Junction Jon Beachmont Crescent Beach Io Ai Oak Island Lyau Winthrop Ocean Spray Great Head Taft’s A. Hammond Joan A, Fenno G.T. A Like Free Surgical Hospital Eastport Calais ST. John N. B N. S Portland Campobello St. Aundrews Nova Scotia International S.S. Co Commercial Wharf Annapolis Digby J. W. Richardson W.H. Kilby Wishing’n St J. B. Coyle E. A. Waldron G. P.A Beacon Park Las Allston Stand, S. Propik Electhric AD. Nedendorff W. H. Fessenden the Wood Nymph Sterndale Bennett Am Neckarstrand Millecker Mienon Thomas Robespierre Littolf Littolf—‘‘Kaumerei Schumann Allegretto Love Neuendorff Sig. G. Campanari Eugene Tompkins Paul Merritt George Conquest Huntington Ave West Chester Park Pain Huntington Avenue Brookline Pines Baldwin's Tanis Revere Beach RR Boston & Maine Grand Opera House Washington St Dover St Proctor & Mansfield Prop’s and Managers Canpobello International Line Acm Ariving Bo'clock Eastern Railroad Washington Street T. A. Barker Island Army Alex S. Porter Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Maine Central Railroad Portland Union Railway Station Co Arthur Sewall New England the Winner Investment CO William H. Parmenter State St Eastern Banking Francis A. Osborn T. Merrihew Murdock Chqued Food CO Scrools Prerkel BY “School Boylston Berkeley Street Wellesley and Smith Harvard Massachusetts Institute of Recaylor DE Meritte & Hagar Jpriends School Providence R. T Augustine Jones Thayer Academy Braintree J. B. Sewall South Braintree NEW Publications Ture Middletown, Conn NRATH S&s. Keay Equitable Corporation Notices Devonshire Strret Muldoon Christ Matthew Morgan Geo. J. D. Curie J. M. Hill Gettysburg Harbor Resorts Rowe’s Wharf Pemberton Landing Old Colony Railroad Wembertop Nantasket Bhull Wemberton Pier Hall Yacht Club Strawberry Downer Hingham Pemberton Fripp Beach Railroad Copartnership Notices Coopartnership Winkley, Dresser & Co Humner Dresser W. W. Winkley Edwin D. Dresser Salem Lead Company F. A. Brown, Treas Salem, Biase
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