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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1888

Page

5

California Outlook for Cleveland and Tariff Reform

Washington Aug 10 The Hon Thomas L Thompson Democrat from the Pacific slope predicts California will vote for Cleveland and Thurman. He notes labor, German and press sentiment shift away from Blaine and toward tariff reform. He argues free wool free grain bags and cheaper housing aid manufacturing growth on the coast. Senator Frye foresees quick action on the fisheries treaty with possible rejection if not withdrawn.

Washington Thomas L. Thompson Pacific Slope California Cleveland Thurman Thompson New York New Jersey Indiana Blaine Harrison Pacific Coast San Francisco Examiner Alta California Australasia England Millskill Congress Frye

Officials Attend Sheridan Funeral in Washington

General Cogswell and Dr A I Dutley of the national staff, members of Shathias Post, attended the funeral of General Sheridan in Washington and registered at the Riggs House with Alderman Charles H Allen and President David F Barry of the Boston common council. They plan to depart for Boston after tomorrow’s funeral. Edward W Doherty of Marblehead was named messenger and clerk of the Senate committee on Canada United States commercial relations, chaired by Senator Hoar.

Amos Stillman Cogswell A. I. Dutley National Staff Shathias Charles H. Allen David F. Barry Boston Common Council General Sheridan Riggs House Boston Edward W. Doherty Marblehead Senate Canada United States Senator Hoar

Bar Harbor Receptions Draw Big Turnout

Bar Harbor on August 10 hosted one of the season’s largest gatherings at the Malvern with Hon. David Dudley Field presiding. Notables such as Mrs. Secretary Whitney, J. R. McLean, George Guthrie, Parke Godwin and others attended. Other events included a morning reception aboard General Lawrence’s yacht and arrivals of several yachts. no wind postponed the Mt. Desert canoe race and a riding tournament was scheduled for later in the month. Mme. Cappani bought Sorrento lots, and a full-dress event was held at the St. Sauveur with Mr. Theodore King hosting.

Bar Harbor Sprcrat David Dudley Field Malvern Secretary Whitney Charles Hyde J. R. McLean J. Chisholm C. C. Winthrop George W. Guthrie Jeffrey George S. Scott Scott James T. Low Lay A. L. Jackson Teaser W. J. Teele Allan W. Polk Boston J. Montgomery Sears Nayao Mt. Desert Mme. Cappani New York Sorrento St. Sauveur Theodore King Washington

Market hopes and bond sales buoy Boston in wary trading

The Boston outlook shows cautious optimism as New York gains publish stronger activity, while locals wait for the government crop report. Bonds from Boston & Lowell and Old Colony sell well, with limited unsold portions, and paper demand shifts higher as rates edge up. Chicago and agricultural markets wobble with mixed signals, pork prices slide on yellow fever notes, and Nogales trade for Sonora reflects broader inflows.

Chicago Washington C. J. Fowler Schwartz & Dupee Norton & Worthington Lindbloom

Army Orders Highlight Leave Granted and Cemetery Inspections

Washington Aug 10 Captain John R Myrick Third Artillery granted three months leave Lieutenant Colonel George B Dandy deputy quartermaster general for Hampton Richmond Cold Harbor and Seven Pines ordered to inspect national cemeteries at Glendale Fort Harrison Poplar Grove Petersburg City Point and Culpeper Virginia

Washindon Sordon John R. Myrick Third Artillery George B. Dandy Hampton Richmond Cold Harbor Seven Pines Glendale Fort Harrison Poplar Grove Petersburg City Point Culpepper

Newburyport Assessors Publish City Valuation

Newburyport, Aug. 10. The assessors report the city valuation at 8,688,513 in real estate 6,053,800 in personal property 2,635,213 and 33,950 polls with a tax rate of 16 dollars.

Newburyport

Plentiful Mackerel Catch Off Nahant Seen

In Lynn on August 10 reports say mackerel are very plentiful off Nahant with 15,000 caught in the last twenty four hours. Large fleets work the fishing grounds nearby.

Lynn Sreerau Nahant

Immigrants at Boston Lines They Come By Their Poverty

Immigrant office officials screen every vessel entering Boston Harbor to bar those likely to become public charges. May 1888 saw 8598 arrivals, with 4734 men and 3864 women, aged 15 to over 50, from Ireland England Sweden Norway Scotland British Provinces Russia Germany Azores Poland Newfoundland and Gibraltar among others. The Cunard line carried 5052, Allan 1248, Warren 1657. most funds are prepaid and aid is limited, Irish predominating in assisted cases, with many arriving under questionable contracts.

Boston Harbor State Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Treland Abbe England Russia Azores Norway Germany Newfoundland Poland Gibraltar Finland Arasiggs Sf Cunard Steamship Line Allan Line Warren Line Adams Line Emigrant Office Waterford Ire Samuel White America White Congress United States Hoston Ireland Sweden Scotland Ford Congressional Immigration Investigation Committee Newark Europe Hapland

Boston Theaters and Horticultural Venues Showcase Evening Runs

A listing across venues includes Mankind at Boston Theatre with matinee and evening times, Battl the Family Help at Losion Museum, Muldoon’s Picnic at Oakland Garde, Battle of Gettysburg at Cycorama, a Promenade concert at Music Hall, Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion at Horticultural Hall, The Last Days of Pompeii at Pomphli an Amphitheatre with evening shows listed.

Boston Mankind Losion Museum Battl the Family Help Oakland Garde Pompeii

Marriages in Worcester and vicinity summaries

In Worcester on Aug 8 Rev J J Lansing joined Sarah Edith Laird niece of George F Orr Worcester with Edward Woodbury Reed Clinton Mass In Worcester on Aug 6 Rev Abijah Hall united Erwin A Hale with Lila M Young In this city on Aug 4 Rev L W Smith bonded Stephen Thayer to Lida Chaplin

Breed—Laird Worcester J. J. Lansing Sarah Edith Laird George F. Orr Edward Woodbury Reed Clinton Mass Hale—Young Abijah Hall Erwin A. Hale Lila M. Young Thayela Cavlin L. W. Smith Stephen Thayer Lida Chaplin

Obituary notices from city August deaths and funeral details

A list of death notices from this city dated August showing names ages and places of death. Entries include Aaron G Babcock 25 Beggan 22 Coveney infant H F H Coveney Chelsea James Hussey 63 and others with ages and locations across Chelsea Everett Charlestown Hingham and Wakefield. The Rogers funeral notice from London August 13 is included with service details and flowers omitted.

Babcock Aaron G. Babcock Beggan Boston James Beggan Covrin—A. Bigelow Coffin Coveney Winter Hill George F. H William Annie M. Coveney Cox Everett Herbert A. Cox Currier Hal Hiram H Susan I Henry, Houssey James Hussey Haresss Chelsea Mary Ilsley Kendall Hannah Kendall Bas Te Hingham Charles B. W. Lane Lyons Rogers William C. Rogers London Marlboro Berkeley Streets Jamesmith Stanlily Attleboro Falls Mass Otis Stanley Watson Sarah E Ansel G. Watson Wiley Wakefield Ella R J. Barnard Wiley Wilson St. Helena Cal Mary Ann Greene Wilson

Vacation by Canadian Pacific Ry Offers Far Flung Excursions

Promote travel across Canada and the Pacific Coast with stopovers from Boston. Lists destinations including Winnipeg Banff Vancouver Victoria Seattle Portland and even Yokohama Hong Kong and Alaska with six month round trip tickets and prices. Descriptive books mailed free on request.

Canadian Pacific Railway Washington Street Boston Canada Pacific Coast Great Lakes Winnipeg Banff Hot Springs Rockies Great Glacier Selkirks Vancouver Victoria Alaska Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco Yokohama Hong Kong Banff

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