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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1888

Page

8

Campaign appeal by Massachusetts Young Men's Democratic Club

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts met on Saturday and elected thirty-six new members including John P. Wise and Alexander Crocker. They debated party differences, urged local self government, condemned Republican centralization, supported abolishing the poll tax for voting, and warned against surplus taxation and extravagant federal schemes.

Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts John P. Wise South Boston Alexander Crocker Hyannis Charles N. Perley Danvers Harry F. Adams Boston Winthro Merrill George W. Lawin Campidge Robert P. Clapp Lexington James O 'Cloutman Marblehead Phineaserce Henry C. Stark Francis J. Tay Malden Dward P. Usher Lynn Christopher J. Junkett Medford Osborne Howes, Jr Peak Dedham W. Chifford, Jr Charles E. Ensign Watertown Charles A. Jewell Levi Preston Peabody William Reding Charles I. Scannell Arlington Henry 0. Unerwood Belmont William J. Underwood Jmont William L. Underwood Commonwealth Pane Democratic Party Republican Party New England Board of Police Publican Party Supreme Court

Democratic Tariff Doctrine and Republican Critique

The piece contrasts Democratic calls for tariff reductions on essentials with Republican aims to raise duties and aid imports. It argues that high tariffs burden labor, favor manufacturers, and shrink American shipping, while Democratic policy seeks tax relief for the many and protection of workers. It accuses Republicans of pandering to capital and neglecting wage earners.

Democratic appeal against tariff reform and taxation policy

The piece denounces tariff reform demands and calls out Republican leaders for shifting their stance since four years ago. It argues a Democrat platform favors tax reduction for Americans, while Republican plans would sustain war taxes benefiting foreigners and monopolies. It ends urging young voters to back the Democratic party and its candidates in line with freedom and equality.

Democratic Party Treasury Congress Republican Party Arthur Cleveland Blair Chicago Republican Pay United States Home Market Club Commonwealth Hingland Tariff Commission United St.onis

Campaign Notes Highlight Democratic Ratification Meeting Aug 23

Campaign notes show Chairman Mills likely to speak at the Democratic ratification meeting August 23. Reports from Secretary Alger of the State committee, plus multiple local party activities including flag raisings, headquarters openings, and endorsements across Dorchester and surrounding areas.

Mills Ways and Means Committee Alger State Committee New York Cleveland and Thurman Club Dedham Je’aniel R Beckford Frank M. Bailey Janes McLane EF. F. Favor Moses Boyd Don Gleason Hill Howard Colburn A. B. Endicott H. L. Williams P. A. Nolan John F. Riley Louis Smith M. G. Boyd Charles J. Hurley Maynard Harrison and Morton Belva Lockwood Lawrence Democrats Essex Street Harrison and Morton Colored Protective Tariff League Washington Street Home Market Club League Dorchester Democrats Field Field’s Corner Judge Pitman Dr. Miner Worcester Ward 1 Malden Grand Army Hall Pleasant Street Harrison and Morton Club Noyes Cleveland Thurman Brookline Philip J. Doherty Josiah Quincy John C. Short Criss G. Plankett James H. Stark British-American Association

Ninth annual State Firemen's Association convention notes

The Haverhill convention agenda lists topics on volunteer fire service, uniforms, alarm systems, life saving gear, and the role of chiefs in civic duties. Speakers include Captain Charles Paisler, O N Oxley, Charles F Poor, James R Hopkins, T Merrill, and John B Camrell with addresses by Hon. John Fitzgerald and others. Hotels host numerous distinguished guests arriving from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and beyond.

State Firemen’s Association Haverhill Charles 5. Paisler New Bedford O. N. Oxley Ashland Charles F. Poor Engine Company No. 14 Boston William J. Blodgett Merrimac Charles E. Bailey Providence John 8 Camrell James R. Hopkins Somerville Department 7 T. Merrill Lawrence Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association Senate Henry N. Bixby Newton John FE. Fitzerald Vendome T. M. Espelius Mme. Espelius M. Espelius Dolores Pedroso Havana Cuba J.C. Norburg Manchester Eng Andrews Cleveland A. Schmitt Schmitt E. J. Schmitt Chicago James G. Blaine Blaine Walker Blaine Miss Dodge Brunswick Elliott F. Shepard New York F. A Fitzgerald Dublin Ireland J. &. Abbott Abbott Columbus William Goddard Curler Brooklyn N. Y Middleton Philadelphia Captainobert_ Irvine Irvine Galveston Tex Robert Shaw A. Blanton Richmond V. Pempnes Barthold St. Louis Catalonia Thorndike J. D. Billings W. Jones B. Hartshorn Iowa J. Atkins C. H. Harlow U.S.N J. W. Hamilton Parker James Gaskell Miss Gaskell L. M. Gaskell L. M. Clothier C. F. Clothier, Jr C. H. Duhing A. E. C. Clothier James A. Stevenson F. Henry Smyth Burlington, Jr William J. Trey FP. Hoe Misses Hoe M. Ringe Perkins St. Paul J. Peabody Columbia City United States J. W. Long San Francisco L. van Petter Peabody Kan R. J. van London Juda Cox Tenait College Cambridge J. W. Phillips Kansas City Alexander Namner Misses Lanner Baltimore Quincy J. R. Kelly Bath E. B. Sterling Trenton Andrew J. George Pittsburg E.M. Freeborn G. X. Grammer Edinburgh Scot M. Cummings Washington International Hotel

Growth of the Catholic Church Sermon in East Boston

The Rev. James M. Gray spoke at Maverick Congregational Church on The Corporation of Rome in Prophecy and Politics. He linked papal Rome to the little horn in Daniel and argued the Romish church grows by shaping politics and government in city, state, and nation.

James M. Gray Maverick Congregational Church East Boston Corporation of Rome Papal Rome Catholic Church

Theatricals at Clifton Casino

Mr and Mrs Arthur Falkland Buchanan, now at Scarboro Beach Me, return from abroad and appear together for the first time in The Fairy's Romance at Clifton Casino Wednesday evening. Also Ada Langley and Harry H Gay join in A Housewold Fairy with music from Clifton residents. seats are reserved and capacity limited.

Clifton Casino Arthur Falkland-Buchanan Scarboro Beach North Shore Award P. Call She Players Newton Harry H. Gay Ada Langley Clifton

Boy Dies After Roof Fall in Linden

Mauphen report says ten year old Harry Hawkridge of Linden fell from the roof of a building yesterday, a twenty foot drop causing injuries that proved fatal hours later.

Mauphen Harry Hawkridge Linden

Notable City Figures and Local News Briefs

Nicholas Murphy, longtime watchman of T wharf and savior of over 100 lives, received a gold headed ebony cane from the T Wharf Fishing Association. A unidentified man’s body was recovered near the South Boston bridge, about 50 years old, clothed in a blue jumper and dark pants. Boston reported 289 deaths last week. Albert Rolf and his brother John were arrested for a safe blowing at Gazelle's Furniture, 173 Blackstone Street.

Nicholas Murphy T Wharf Massachusetts Humane Society T Wharf Fishing Association South Boston Bridge Boston Albert Rolf Chelsea Street East Boston John Gazzle Blackstone Street

Arrival of the Catalonia Steamer Brings 391 Steerage Passengers

The Cunard steamer Catalonia arrived yesterday afternoon docking after 2 pm. Forty cabin, thirty intermediate, and 391 steerage passengers landed. Suspected contract laborer questioned but cleared. Steerage passengers include English Irish and Swedes headed to Boston area New England towns and West. Notables aboard include Harvis C. Hartwell and Col. Daniel Needham.

Catalonia Cunard America Fitchburg Boston New England Uneage Harvis C. Hartwell Hartwell Daniel Needham

The Carney Hospital Festival Meeting Summary

A large meeting at Carney Hospital discussed plans for a festival to aid the hospital. Sister Innocence urged more activity while Chairman Quinn cautioned optimism, and Mr O'Brien was told program names would be available next Monday. A follow up meeting was set for next Sunday. He brew temple Ohabei Shalom contributed $26.

Carney Hospital Sister Innocence Quinn Beavers O’brien Committee On Printing Hebrew Temple Ohabei Shalom

Hartford Bookkeeper Drowns at Crescent Beach

J B Hutchinson book-keeper for Brown and Gross stationers in Hartford Connecticut died while bathing at Crescent Beach Saturday He stood near the edge of the surf in shallow water talking with a woman when he suddenly became insensible He was carried to the pavilion where physicians tried to revive him but he died and the body was taken to Hartford

J.B. Hutchinson Brown & Gross, Stationers Hartford

Frank Mitchell Arrested After Sudbury Street Brawl

Frank Mitchell, tied to the Charles River tragedy murder case, was involved in a late night dispute with Dennis Lane outside 110 Sudbury Street. The clash broke several window panes and ended with police arresting both men as they fought.

Frank Mitchell Charles River Dennis Lane Sudbury Street Mitchell

Charlestown Man Arrested for Assault Injury Case

Frank Taylor of Charlestown was arrested Saturday night for assaulting Edward Morbell last Monday night. Morbell lies at his home at 13 Cambridge Street in Charlestown in a dangerous condition with four knife wounds.

Frank Taylor Charlestown Edward Morbell Morbell Cambridge Street

Tax rate for 1838 set at $1840 per $1000

The tax rate for this year is fixed at $1840 per $1000, the same as last year, leaving Mayor O'Brien well pleased. Total valuation is not yet finalized but likely about $13,000,000 above the 1887 valuation.

O’brien

Mason Street Club Cleaned Out by Police

Captain Dawson of the Lagrange street station and a squad of officers raided the Lotus Club at No 1A Mason Street Saturday night. The club was selling liquor without a license and about 250 gallons of liquor of all kinds were seized.

Mason Street Club Dawson Lagrange Street Lotus Club No. 1A Mason Street

Boston Loan Office Dominates Salem Endicott Arsenal

A local loan office at the corner of Salem and Endicott streets doubles as an arsenal where men seeking firearms obtain affordable shotguns or rifles. The operation emphasizes quick access for those with modest means or skills in marksmanship.

Boston Loan Salem and Endicott Streets Is & Arsenal Bostom Loan Office Endicott Street

Labor Day Parade Planning by Amalgamated Building Trades

A post noon meeting in Preble Hall set the Labor Day parade order of positions across trades from granite cutters to carpenters including eighteen carpenter societies and five building laborer groups. Central Trades and Labor Union elected officers for six months with Ginkard as president and Dougherty named parade marshal. Carpenters advisory board chose a separate parade contingent and appointed music mottoes banners and badges with Shields as marshal.

Amalgamated Building Trades Council Preble Hall Marble Cutters Steam Fitters Stone Masons Carpenters Central Trades and Labor Union Wadman Hall Princip Joseph, Ginkard Louis Thorner Frank K. Foster Floyd Thomas Secomb Rank O’brien Fred F. Dougherty Central Labor Division The W. Jd. Shields

Court salvage and bankruptcy cases in Boston Towboat ruling

The United States District Court on Aug 11 entered judgments in cases including Boston Towboat Co v schooner Andrew Adams. The libel claimed salvage for aid to the stricken Adams at No Man's Land Martha's Vineyard. The court valued salvage at half the vessel value and costs were allocated. Other matters included Book of Montreal v Craighill for advances on a Scottish vessel but the court dismissed the libel as unsupported. A Hamburg embezzlement case involving Frederic Haag was remanded pending extradition papers. The session adjourned for General Sheridan’s obsequies.

United States District Court Nelson Boston Towboat Company Andrew Adams Adams Libellants Vineyard Haven No Man’s Land Martha’s Vineyard Storm King Josephet C. M. Winch Elsie Dabney Fred Cunningham Fred & E Dodge Book of Montreal Steamship Craighill John A. Donald New York Scotland Donald Libellant B. M. Morse, Jr W. M. Richardson J. K. Bryant Frederic Haag Hamburg Prussia Post Office Department Lussia Washington Pin Court Circuit Court Boardman Hall Pegieinns Sheridan

Suffolk grand jury reports no bills in two manslaughter cases

The August term grand jury for Suffolk County Superior Criminal Court reported in two manslaughter cases no bills were found for James Kane and Dennis Hurley. Indictments were returned against George W. Parker and W. S. Sampson for private detective business, Sarah Harvey for manslaughter, Michael P. Collins for manslaughter, and Charles Post alleged police officer for obtaining 3000 dollars from David W. Simonds of Charles Town.

Burglaries and thefts tied to Bowdoin and Brighton alleys

Hervey Porter, held on $1200 bail for the September term on complicity with Stephen Hall in the Bowdoin Street burglary. Fred Wilson and Joseph Cullom, each held at $1200 bail for Brighton Avenue burglary. James Keley and John McLaughlin arraigned for stealing horses and carriages from Beverly and Beacon Streets and sent to the grand jury. Four breaking and entering charges will be brought.

Hervey Porter Stephen Hall Bowdoin Street Fred Wilson Joseph Cullom Brighton Avenue James Keley John McLaughlin Beverly Beacon Streets

Open sweepstakes regatta at Quincy Yacht Club results announced

The Quincy Yacht Club held a Saturday regatta off Hough's Neck with winners Moondyne and White Fawn in their classes. Additional victors included Mabel with Peri and Scamp, Zoe with Hureka, Mirage with Rocket. Em Ell Eye sold for 1000 dollars to Wilmington NC, highest Boston price for a sub twenty foot boat. Great Head Yacht Club also sailed its postponed regatta with E. W. D., Theiga, Nora in first class, Delphine and Modoc in second, and Mischief in third.

Quincy Yacht Club Hough’s Neck Moondyne Mabel Peri Scamp Zoe Hureka Mirage Rocket Wilmington N.C Boston Great Head Yacht Club Theiga Nora Delphine Modoc the Mischief

This Week's Attractions at the Pines at Point of Pines

This week at the Point of Pines features numerous attractions. The Tokio Fete Japanese lantern illumination returns every evening along with the Falls of Tunis fireworks drama. Baldwin's Cadet Band will perform day and night, and the fifth annual musical festival begins next Tuesday and runs eight days.

the Pines Point of Pines Tunis Baldwin

Christ Entering Jerusalem Exhibit Ends Soon in Boston

After sixteen weeks in Boston the Morgan picture Christ Entering Jerusalem will close this week at Horticultural Hall. About 200000 admissions have paid 6 cents each with many visiting multiple times. The work heads to Columbus Ohio for the centennial exposition with an hourly descriptive address by George J Durzie guiding viewers through the painting.

Horticultural Hall George J. Durzie

Revere House Public Parlors Advertised as Comfort Orns

The notice promotes the Revere House as offering the most commodious and comfortable public parlors. It emphasizes generous space and visitor convenience, appealing to patrons seeking refined accommodations in a historic hotel setting.

Revere House

Baseball Saturday Rivalry Highlights Boston Win Over Indianapolis

Over 4000 fans packed South End Grounds as the Bostons defeated Indianapolis. New York widened their lead on Chicago while Washington moved up from last place with a creditable showing. Standings show New York leading, followed by Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Indianapolis.

New Yorks Chicagos Washington New York Cngabo Philadelphia Boston Cscs Pittsburg Indianapolis South End Bostons

Odd scoreline rundown from varied city matchups

A terse sports note lists results between several teams and cities with mixed scores. Washington-Chicagos tied, Philadelphia-Philadelphias 1 to Detroits 4, Washing- at New York-Pittsburgh 3 to New Yorks 2, Manchester-Manchesters 13 to Lowells 4.

Washington Chicagos Philadelphia Philadelphias Detroits New York Pittsburgh New Yorks Manchester Manchesters Lowells

Salem Baseball Club Accepts Easton Offer

Manager Putnam gathered Salem Baseball Club members in the city and presented Easton Penns offer. They all agreed to accept and will depart once the two weeks salary deposit is received. Players Turner Trask Gus Bingham Burke Lon Karl join, with Putnam accompanying them.

Putnam Salem Baseball Club Easton Penn Turner Trask Gus Bingham Burke Lon Karl Euston Bay Association

Races at Beacon Park and Oak Island Winners Named

In the Beacon Park circuit meeting the last two races were won by U.N. O. in the 2:31 class and Allen Maid in the 2:20 class At Oak Island the East Boston team beat the Brighton Gun Club by 49 to 1040 Cricket results at Winter Hill Somerville Hyde Park 3 New Boston Lacrosse beat Waltham 7 to 0 The annual dog swimming races at City Point are set for Wednesday Entries due by 2 p m The four oared boat race on the Charles River between Bradfords and Riversides was won by the latter distance 3 miles time 21 minutes

Beacon Park U.N. O Allen Maid Oak Island Boston Brighton Gun Club Winter Hill Somerville Hyde Park Waltham Club City Point Charles River Bradfords Riversides

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