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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1888
Page
2
The resignation of Lord Claud Hamilton, Conservative, created the vacancy that was filled by William Henry Cross, the oldest son of Lord Cross, who also sits as a Conservative.
Washington Aug 10 The White House decision on the river and harbor bill looms as the President reviews the measure item by item. Most expect completion of a signature or a lawful passage by default with no veto. Senator Hawley notes repairs could cost about a million dollars due to last year’s failure.
The Department of Agriculture notes corn condition rising from 93 to 95.5 with seasonable rains but droughts in Kansas, the Carolinas, Delaware and New York. High corn values persist in central valleys and northern states, while oats, barley, spring rye, and Irish potatoes all show declines and regional damage from chinch bugs, heat, and rusts. Harvest looms with varied timing. the Bureau shifts report time to 4 p.m.
Washington August 10 The Senate opened with fisheries treaty consideration in executive session. Frye announced plans to move into open session after morning business daily next week until settlement. Stewart signaled support for Washington statehood bill after treaty, while Call deferred his remarks to Monday. The telegraph commerce bill from Spooner 1888 passed without debate, effective November 1, 1888. Conference report on soldiers homes aid was agreed to. The chamber adjourned at 8:40 p m after closed-door business.
Washington August 10 Mr Townsend of Illinois submitted and the conference report on the bill granting aid to state homes for disabled volunteers with provisions extended to territorial homes. The House moved to the committee of the whole on the private calendar and spent much of the afternoon on a war claim bill amid questions of claimant loyalty. No action was taken and the committee rose. After passing several private bills the House recessed from 5 to 8 o'clock.
The article extols durable furniture that improves with time, claiming good pieces mellow like paintings and reflect an earlier era. Paine's Furniture Company is noted for producing durable work, though such furniture is seldom manufactured today.
Blaine urges independent laboring men to vote for Harrison and Morton, arguing for the favorable U S labor situation vs Europe. Immense cheering follows as he contrasts nations. after speaking, Blaine returns to his hotel for an informal reception with Elkins Manley Smith McKinley Hamilton and others.
On the City of New York voyage from Liverpool to New York T. Crawford notes a largely smooth crossing aside from a vacuum pump failure at Queenstown that caused a twelve hour delay. Blaine remains vigorous and talks freely about American tariff policy and the Mills bill, expressing support for protection of labor and predicting Republican gains in defended states.
News from Avugusta Maine reports Blaine party preparations with a special car train from Boston to Augusta arrival Tuesday evening at 7 15 followed by a public reception. A Portland demonstration and Augusta excursions are planned as Blaine heads toward the capital.
Maxwell and Landgraf were executed at 8:47 a.m. after a lengthy ordeal. The two men faced the scaffold together, with Maxwell declining a full meal and later denouncing American justice in a long address to England. The case tied to Brooks Maxwell, alias Walter Harold Lenox Maxwell, and involved the 1885 murder of Charles Arthur Preller in room 144 at the Southern Hotel.
Judge Morri son of New York presents a welcome address to Mr Blaine on August 10 to the Irish American Anti Free Trade League. The letter praises Blaine though he declined to lead opponents of free trade and invites him to campaign addresses. Blaine says he will reply soon.
Mr Blaine is not expected in Boston until Monday evening. He will travel from New York on the regular train with brief receptions at Springfield Worcester and South Framingham. A large flowers collection awaits at South Framingham. He arrives at Knee land street station about 7 pm then goes to Hotel Vendome for an informal reception with no tickets. The state apartments will feature a large Berthrong crayon portrait and the motto Welcome to Massachusetts. Baldwin's Cadet Band will provide music.
In Buffalo New York August 10 a crowd of 12000 watched Belle Hamlin edge Clingstone in a three heat harness race. Belle led early then clung to narrow advantages as Clingstone rallied with a late pace in each heat. Final times ranged from 1:06% to 2:17 and betting favored Belle Hamlin.
Groucester Aug 10 The Deep Sea Assembly Knights of Labor adopts resolutions condemning the organized fish syndicate commending outside dealers for opposing it and criticizing U S Senators claiming fishermen are navy nursery urging laws to require five eighths of crew to be American citizens and laws to curb trusts.
Boston Board of Fire Commissioners invites sealed proposals for building and furnishing a fire boat engine boilers and pumps. Bids due August 17 1888 with 20 percent bond and six day signing period. Work to start within ten days and be completed by December 1 1888. Renewal after prior bids rejected.
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