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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1888

Page

2

Sinking fund and Louisiana election fraud debate in Senate

In a lengthy session, Senators discussed repealing sinking fund laws and suspending related duties to affect bond yields. Chandler attacked Louisiana election fraud, citing Nicol and Warmoth results as illegitimate and linking violence against Black voters to Democratic control. Reagan rebutted, while Evans and others urged educational bills and warned of southern intimidation. The chamber adjourned at 5:15.

Wasmacrox Reagan Senate Judiciary Committee Beck Congress Committee On Finance Treasury United States Finance Committee House Sherman Farwell District of Columbia Chandler Louisiana United States Senate Nicoll Cleveland Madison Warmoth Madison Parish New Orleans Pelicana McEnery Nivoll Grover Cleveland South Mississippi Georgia Florida Chisholm Merchant el Paso Tex Texas New Hampshire Washington County Lex Washington Rosa Harrison County Enery Tromery Walker Grant Wallace Bra Zoria Brazoria Mr. Ingalls Coke Spooner Evarts Washington Freetown Iberia Parish Frye Spanish Camp South Carolina

Conference Report on Army Appropriation Bill Presented

Washington Aug 22 The conference report on the army appropriation bill was presented and briefly discussed then postponed until tomorrow. It provides 29381000 as a compromise between Senate and House versions. The naval bill report was also presented and agreed to.

Washington House Senate Burnes Missouri Kentucky Butterworth Ohio Waite McMillin Tennessee Barnes

Franklin Trotting Park Meet Opens Second Day at Saugus

Lynn Aug 22 The midsummer meet at Franklin Park Saugus saw fast track and favorable conditions. In 2:31 class eleven nominations seven starters with Harry D winning and Weaver Boy narrowly fading after breaking in heat three. In 2:25 class Fiction led a hard fought race over U N O and Screwdriver as dusk fell, with times listed for each heat and purse details noting $250 divisional prize.

Harry D Weaver Boy C. E. Mosher Jack Trout Eaver Boy Lady Tassell Fred B. G. Weaver Loy R. G. Kimball Roan Mare J. A. Siow Br. G C. A. Allen F. Rectorns B. m. Fiction B. Norton Ng Ch. G. U.N B. Norton Br. G. Harry D J.H. Fifield Re. G N. J. Stone B. G. Little

Thurman Defends Tax Reform Against Tariff Critics

Senator Thurman argues against high protective tariffs, asserting tariffs overburden consumers and fail to raise wages. He cites 1887 data showing the tax burden falls on buyers, calls for surplus relief, and condemns protectionists while defending free trade elements and labor interests.

Treasury Department United States Port Huron Treasury Peelam Senate John Quincy Adams House of Representatives House Committee On Manufactures John Quincy Adams Arther Congress Arthur Garfield Michigan Congress of the United States James A. Garfield Knights of Labor Lau Europe South Mr. Outhwaite Outhwaite Liverpool London America Great Britain New England England Ohio Colorado Territories District of Columbia Ireland Scotland Massachusetts Sam Willing Labor House of Representative United States Treasury John Sherman Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Hayes John Allen California Thurman Spain Asia

Elder Brethren Gather at Tucks Point Manchester

In West Manchester today the Elder Brethren aged 50 years held their annual gathering with about sixty members. The forenoon was spent renewing associations and socializing. At noon George R Hartley served the chowder. After lunch the business meeting reconfirmed the old officers.

Manchester Tuck’s Point George R. Hartley Board of Officers

Roxbury Carpet Patterns Catalog Offer

We present all patterns made by the Roxbury Carpet Company besides many private designs. The complete line is offered at eighty five cents per yard by John H. Pray, Sons & Co.

Roxbury Carpet Company John H. Pray, Sons & Co

American Reform Meeting in Boston Discusses Italians and Press

In Clarendon Street Baptist Church last evening an American Reform Society gathering featured evangelist A. Crane and speakers Rev HH Hastings and Hon W Clark. They urged quiet missionary work among Italians, noted Boston churches neglecting Italian venues, and highlighted language barriers hindering evangelization among the Italian community in the North End.

Clarendon Street Baptist Church American Reformation Society A. Crane HH. L. Hastings W. Clark May Italy North End Boston

Canoe Meet At Lake George Races Spotlight

Sprincheap Aug 22 The Republican correspondent reports on Lake George canoe races. The trophy race of seven and a half miles on a triangle course saw Stewart the Englishman withdraw after being passed early, giving Americans the cup lead. Fly B M V Brokaw wins in 2h 17m the Vesper Paul Butler Sh 19m, Dimple G C Forrest Hartford Sh 27m, Agawam E C Knappe Springfield 2h 8m. A KE class sailing race for small canoes produced Albany Palmer 1h 15m and W M Paxton Jr 1h 17m. Heavy weather halted noon races.

Lake George Sprincheap Republican Stewart Fly B. M. V. Brokaw Brooklyn Vesper Paul Butler Dimple G._ C. Forrest Hartford Agawam E. C. Knappe Springfield Palmer Albany W.M. Paxton, Jr

Insolvency notice for Frederick J Ham debtor

Frederick J Ham insolvent debtor assignee Alphleus Alger to hold third creditors meeting October 12 at 10 am Court of Insolvency Boston Suffolk County. Creditors may attend and prove claims. assignee to present account for allowance. Court Street address given.

Frederick J. Ham Hhoston Suffolk Alphelus Bd Alger Court Street Boston

Seabury Hydronaphthol Soap Promises Skin Health

ASA Yes after using Seabury's Hydro naphthol Soap for roughness of fair skin simples blotches scaly eruptions eczema tetter this soap also removes dandruff and prevents hair loss old sores ulcers and abscesses kept clean by Hydronaphthol Soap powerful deodorizer and disinfectant highly perfumed and elegant for toile nursery bath. Sold by druggists at 25c or Seabury & Johnson New York.

Seabury Sidebury & Johnson New York

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