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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1888

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Treaty of Washington clears ground for action on twenty ninth article

Washington Aug 27 committee on foreign affairs held a lively discussion on whether the twenty ninth article of the treaty of Washington remains in force. With six members present, no formal action was taken and the ground was cleared for a full report tomorrow as Governor McCreary leads Democratic and Hitt leads Republican views.

Washington Sprcau House Committee On Foreign Affairs McCreary Kentucky Belmont Norwood Georgia Hooker Mississippi Hitl Oflinois Morrow California Rockwell Massachusetts Russell Cothran South Carolina William Walter Phelps New Jersey House Hitt Rublicans Legation Paris Blaine Congress Supreme Court Conness Wilson Minnesota Senate Iowa Jackson (Miss Walthall Breckinridge Arkansas Maine Mason Fifth Avenue Theatre New York Tobique Buffalo N. Y Jacksonville McDonald Hendricks Club Indianapolis Queensbury Nahant Plum Gut Michigan

Mason's Little Joke prompts banking probe into campaign funds

Representative Mason of Illinois introduces a bill to form a special committee to investigate national banks holding government money without interest and any contributions to the Democratic National Committee. He cites Treasury data showing large deposits and bonds, naming banks in New York, Boston, and Cincinnati, with nearly 300 banks listed.

Washington Sprcta Mason Illinois House Democratic National Camaign Committee Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Iask Secretary of the Treasury Western National Bank of New York United States Conrad N. Jordan New York Shawmut National Bank of Boston Cincinnati Senate

Nahant Amateur Theatricals Delight Aristocratic Crowd

Lynn August 27 Nahant’s summer aristocracy and guests enjoyed a two act French adapted comedy The Queensbury Fete Who's Your Friend with Charles Mathews and Mme Vestris in leading roles The production featured Giles Fairland and Countess of Rosedale among a famed cast at Town Hall for Nahant Athletic Club benefit.

Lynn Nahant Planche Charles Mathews Mme. Vestris Queensbury Countess of Rosedale Giles Fairland Mathews Countess of S. Tucker Burr, Jr Blanch Constance Lodge Gladys Mary R. Reynolds Mittens Feliz Hodges Rbsedae Burr Bob Blazon Town Hall Samuel Hammond Francis Skinner Miss Winthrop George Abbott Jones William D. Hodges Dudley Fay Stanley Cunningham F. B. Curtis George Lewis K. W. Sears Sears R. D. Sears Alice Richardson F. J. Amory Lovering Abbott Lawrence Charles Head William D. Howells Merriam T. C. Amory G. B. Inches Augustus Lowell Boyden Crowinshield William C. Loring Endicott Wheatland Chase H. F. Allen Beecher Stowe

Steamers Arrived and Departed Ports Listed

Shipping round up with arrivals at Boston Dublin London and New York plus sailings from Antwerp Montreal Quebec Glasgow Baltimore Plymouth Havana and Sydney with vessels including Samaria Assyrian Crown Prince Belgic City of New York and State of Georgia and others arriving Aug 25 27 and 26 at multiple ports and routes.

Boston Samaria Liverpool de Ruyter Antwerp British Queen London Crown Prince Progreso Prawle Point Montreal Malin Head Dartmouth Sargasso Belgic San Francisco Queenstown Catalonia Hull Galileo New York Bremen Herann Baltimore Bristol Brooklyn City Gothenburg City Jan Kreydel Londonderry Lord Warwick Glendowe Coosaw City of New York Newark Havre Chateau Leoville Sydney Nsw Zealandia San Fransco Father Point Sarnia Cruthia Glasgow Tor Do Heath Point Siberian Vancouver Albany Hong Kong Hamburg Hammonia Plymouth Vera Cruz City of Washington Havana

City News Briefs and Notices Across Boston

Weather fair and cool with frost in northern New England. The Germinia Band performs at City Point South Boston this evening. Mr Olive Ditson improving but still ill. Prohibitionists elect delegates to Worcester State convention. Indiana man visits Boston to seek funds for Hendricks monument. Witnesses questioned by congressional committee on immigration law violations. English syndicate allegedly controls several Boston breweries. Charlestown Odd Fellows depart for Utica. impostor collecting funds in South End for a coffee house. Peach dealers complain about poor railroad service between Delaware and Boston. Collector Saltonstall receives conscience fund subscription. Three stowaways aboard the steamer Bostonian. Mystery surrounds the stabbing of Mr Daly. Directors of the Security Safe Deposit Co deny liability for flood losses.

Melbourne HL Ford Congressional Committee Patrick A. Collins Tremont House Melbourne H. Ford Michigan Richard Guenther Wisconsin William W. Morrow California William C. Oates Alabama Frank B. Spinola New York Messrs Ford Oates Spinola Guenther Morrow Colonel Oates New York Herald Washington New York City Pennsylvania Congress Grand Rapids Mich Carlisle C. H. Bender Ford & Bender William ©. Oates Abbeville Ala Judiciary Committee Oshkosh Wis Bender New York State J. W. Blanford Blanford Gibson Pension Committee Leedon Stephen C. Wrightington State Board of Lunacy and Charity Charles O. Colcord Charles T Parsons Northampton Louis M. Montgomery Treasury Department Robert Howard Fall River Howard New England Germinia Band City Point Boston Olive Ditson Worcester Indiana Hendricks Monument Charlestown Odd Fellows Utica Delaware Saltonstall Conscience Fund Bostonian Daly Security Safe Deposit Company

Terrible forest fires threaten Nadeau area in Michigan

Reports from Negaunee indicate forest fires near Nadeau are worse than first thought. Several buildings burned last night, villagers fled with only clothes and are cared for at Bowers. The Mumford family of seven remains missing, feared lost.

Derrott Mich Negaunee Nadeau Bowers Mumford Hampura Stamwarde New Brprorp John M. Forbes Naushon Island Alba

President’s suspected donation to Democratic committee

Washington Aug 27 Colonel Lamont would not confirm a $10,000 contribution by the President to the Democratic national committee but said the figure is not unusually large. He noted the President has long contributed to party campaigns as funds allow for documents and meetings across the nation. He contrasted with possible aid from Harrison and Fisk to other parties and said the exact amount is not his concern.

Washington Lamont Democratic National Committee Democratic Party Harrison Fisk

Fifth Avenue Theatre Reopens With Philip Herne

New York August 27 The Fifth Avenue Theatre reopened tonight with J M Hill’s production Philip Herne a comedy drama by Mary Fiske The cast is strong and Mrs Fiske’s prominence in New York journalism adds to the show effort A large representative audience attended and the reception was flattering.

Fifth Avenue Theatre New York J. M. Hill Philip Herne Mary Fiske

Prices settled easing shoe manufactories time

Beverley August 27 The prices in the shoe manufactories have been amicably settled. There is now no danger of labor troubles and the outlook is calm as manufacturers receive heavy orders. Changes from last year's price list are for lasting.

Beeverly

Motive Talk Surrounds Tobique Tragedy Reflections

At St Joan New Brunswick Aug 27 public discussion centers on possible motives behind the Tobique tragedy. The Globe editorial cites riparian salmon rights and an altercation at the pools before Major Howes and his men fired. Retaliation is suggested as a triggering factor if the account is accurate.

St. Joan N. B Tobique the Globe Major Howes

Delegates Gather for New York Republican State Convention

Saratroca N Y Aug 27 Delegates arrive as race for Lieutenant Governor dominates attention. Supporters of Colonel Weber Buffalo Mayor Parsons Rochester ex-Congressman Einstein and Colonel W Cruger active. New York City backs Cruger with B F Tracey likely temporary chair and George Batchellor to be permanent chairman.

Saratroca N. Y Weber Buffalo Parsons Rochester Einstein W. R. Cruger New York City Cruger B. F. Tracey Brooklyn Temorary George 8. Batchellor Bersiege

Another Suit Against the Concord and Manchester Railroads

Manchester August 27. The Manchester and Lawrence railroad today served another suit on the Concord railroad to recover money included in earlier suits.

Concord Manchester, N. H Manchester & Lawrence Concord Railroad

Ex Senator McDonald Addresses Hendricks Club on Tariffs and Trade

In Indianapolis on August 27 Ex Senator McDonald spoke to a Hendricks Club meeting. He argued cheap wool aids labor, the Mills bill is not free trade, and high tariffs are class legislation favoring capital. He disputed Harrison on mail subsidies and Central South America trade, saying tariffs deter goods and that the nation offers nothing competitive. He praised the Democratic ticket and claimed Harrison does not aid workers.

Indianapolis Ind McDonald Hendricks Club Indiana Harrison Central South America

Cheese Market Summary at Urica and Little Falls

The cheese market in Urica and Little Falls, Aug 27, saw active trading with prices higher than the prior week. In Urica 400 boxes sold at 8½c, 4960 at 8½c, 470 at 8c, 2230 at 8½c, 2280 at 8¾c, 1426 at 8c, and others on private terms or commission, while butter moved with creamery lots at 21 22c.

Urica N. Y

Redmonds and editor arrested under crimes acts

Under the Crimes Act the police in Wexford arrested John Redmond MP for Wexford his brother William Redmond MP for Fermanagh and Edward Walsh editor of the Wexford People for offences under the Crimes Acts.

Dublin Wexford John Redmond William Redmond Fermanagh Edward Walsh The Wexford People

Waterville Rally Highlights Tariff Debate by Blaine

Waterville Maine August meetings and a torchlight parade rallied Republican crowds as Blaine spoke about protective tariffs. He warned wage earners that tariff cuts threaten wages and warned against free trade while criticizing President Cleveland and Democrats.

Dillon's Release Demand at Drogheda Clergy Conference

At Drogheda a clergy conference with the primate presiding adopted resolutions demanding the release of John Dillon. The body expressed sympathy with and confidence in Mr. Parnell and approved fundraising for his defence.

Retaliation Likely in United States Measures

Ottawa reports the impression that U S retaliation actions are expected to be enacted within three months. The Aug 27 note suggests Washington will deploy measures soon, with observers predicting swift formal steps and potential impacts on cross border affairs.

Ottawa Ont United States

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