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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1887

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Wool growers discuss revival plan at Ebbitt House

Washington meeting of wool growers and dealers includes Columbus Delano and Albert Chapman. Participants from New York Philadelphia Chicago and multiple states seek harmony across industry and a basis for tariffs. They avoid asking Congress for higher duty while noting a revenue rise of 11 million and sheep decline from 50 million to 44 million.

Washington Ebbitt House Columbus Delano Ohio National Wool Growers’ Association Albert Chapman Vermont New York Texas Edward A. Greene Edward Meller Philadelphia H. T. Thompson Chicago Congress Greene

Winding Up of Central Bank Declared in Toronto

An order for the winding up of the affairs of the Central Bank was made today after an application by a creditor, with a liquidator appointed. J. W. Gale & Co. wholesale dry goods dealers show liabilities of 194000 dollars, 120000 owed to Canadian creditors, assets reportedly 65000 dollars in excess, and a satisfactory arrangement is anticipated.

Toronto Ont J. W. Gale & Co

Estate of Farmer Slocum Faces Condemnation Sale

The estate of Farmer Tra Slocum of Pleasant Ridge Duchess county is targeted for condemnation and sale by the government after his arrest for illicit distilling. Authorities seized 242 gallons of brandy and 3698 gallons of cider along with the still. The U S District Court entered suit to condemn the 115 acre farm and buildings.

New York Tra Slocum Pleasant Ridge Duchess County Internal Revenue United States District Court United States Walker

Samuel Spencer Elected President of Railroad

Samuel Spencer of Baltimore was elected president of the Pittsburg and Connellsville railroad today in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Robert Garrett declined the position.

Samuel Spencer Pittszura Penn Baltimore Pittsburg & Connellsville Railroad Robert Garrett

Sadi Carnot elected French president amid political maneuvering

Paris reports a favorable impression of M Sadi Carnot after election as president and delays in cabinet formation. London and European papers discuss potential coalitions and policy directions while officials note Medina and Freycinet remnants in play.

Sadi Carnot Senate Chamber of Deputies Europe Paris M. Sadi-Carnot General Boulanger M. Sadi- Carnot Rouvier Journal Des Débats Goblet Clémenceau Carnot Étes Toransfer Magdeburg London Times M. de Freycinet MM. Grévy Wilson Avenue Jena M. Wilson M. Grévy M. sadi-Varnot R.teho Tageblatt Vossische Zeitung France National The Post M. Ferry War Office Montagsblatt London Dee Standard Grévy Telegraph Vienna Count Kalnoky Fremdenblatt M. Saci-Carnot Pester Lloyd Sp. Peterspura M. Sadi-Arnot Novoe Vremya Svet

Nationalist Demonstration Honors Pyne and Sentences

In Dupuy the Nationalist electors of West Waterford gave 200 guineas to MP Mr Pyne. He warned he would leave his castle Tuesday and stay away three days. Eight people from the famous Woodford midnight meeting were jailed. Bowles was ejected and police used batons injuring several. Gilhooly, Cork MP, was not arrested and visited Pyne.

West Waterford Mr. Pyne M.P Woodford Bowles

forged documents linked to czar aroused intrigue in Europe

Berwin reports Russian State Councillor Soldatenkoff, on a mission over forged papers sent to the Czar, met Count Herbert Bismarck with Count Schouvaloff present, then returned to St. Petersburg. Countess Wolkenstein-Frostburg, tied to the Austrian ambassador, is linked to anti-Bismarck circles and showed papers to Russian and czarist advisers.

Soldatenkoff Berlin Walkenstein-Trostburg St. Petersburg Bismarck William Count Perponcher Count Prillwitz Friedrichruhe Count Wolkenstein-lrostburg Prince Cantacuzene Vienna Austria Bulgaria Dolgoroukoff Moscow Prince Dolgoroukoff Russia Germany Count Schleinitz Prince Bismarck Count Wolkenstein-Trostburg Countess Perponcher Odziawill Prilwitz Baron Jominia Czarina

Pan-Anglican Synod Planned for July at Lambeth

London Dec 5 The Archbishop of Canterbury calls a Pan Anglican synod to meet at Lambeth July 3 to 6 with adjournment to July 23 and final conclusions on July 27 Two hundred bishops expected The sessions will cover intemperance emigrant purity socialism church teaching for classes Anglican communion with Eastern and other churches polygamy divorce doctrinal standards and relations within the Anglican body.

Canterbury Lambeth London Anglican Communion

Great Fire in Swatowa Declares Corea Independent

The dispatches from San Francisco report a fire at Swatowa about a month past destroying around 800 houses with losses near 700000 dollars. A Tientsin correspondent notes the Chinese Emperor has declared Corea independent and will stop receiving any further tribute.

San Francisco San Pablo Hong Kong Yokohama China Swatowa Tientsin Peninsular Corea

Lockout hits Northampton 15 000 workers in Britain

Reports from London show Northampton manufacturers beginning a lockout affecting 15 000 workers. Other items note a Niagara Falls painting destroyed in a fire at H. H. Warner Co., and legal proceedings against alleged dynamiters Callan and Harkins resuming with closed court.

Callan Harkins Swatowa China Corea Northampton Cameron Niagara Falls London M. Gavara Geneva M. Schoshh Schaffhausen Switzerland Paris London Times M. de Freycinet Sadi Carnot H. H. Warner & Co Thomas Callan Lowell Mass Michael Harkins Philadelphia James Scott Lord Herschell Compton M.P Cardinal Manning Senor Sagasta America Spain Ferdinand Bulgaria Lord Salisbury Berng Council of State M. Gavard Massowah Abyssinia Menelek of Shaw Gabbalat Father Claver Vienna Galicia Bukovina Beri Prince Bismarck Schwenninger

Funeral of Algernon 8 Sullivan

Funeral arrangements are set for Algernon 8 Sullivan at the First Presbyterian Church in New York City on Thursday at 10 o'clock. Rev Dr Richard D Harlan will deliver the sermon with pallbearers including James Carter Joseph H Choate Judge John R Brady Judge Edward Patterson Mayor Abram Hewitt Surrogate Daniel G Rollins and others. Representatives of the Ohio society and the bar association will attend.

Sullivan New York Algernon First Presbyterian Church Eleventh Street Fifth Avenue Richard D. Harlan James €. Carter Joseph H.choate John R. Brady Edward Patterson Abram Hewitt Daniel G

Two Train Wrecks Hit Illinois and Texas Lines

The Illinois Central northbound passenger train collided with a freight train at Amboy. Freight engineer Calvin Wood was killed and a brakeman badly hurt as eight freight cars and the caboose telescoped. A yardmaster reportedly left the freight on the main line with no red signals. In Texas, a Missouri Pacific northbound passenger train from San Antonio wrecked near Kyle. Charles Wood died instantly and engineer Smith and fireman Brooks were seriously injured.

Dixon, Lll la Salle Illinois Central Railroad Amboy Calvin Wood Galveston Tex Missouri Pacific San Antonio Kyle Charles Wood Smith Brooks

Strikes and Strikers Reach Across Industries

Reports from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania and beyond describe coal miners in Lehigh valley appealing to the public while denying prestrike wage claims, shoe makers resisting a pay cut, printers’ strikes failing in St Louis, and cab drivers and glassworkers planning actions in Pittsburgh and beyond. The piece notes fragmented returns to work in Cusano and Curiaco amid contract pressures and union tensions.

Purmapelouta Penn Lehigh Dover N. H George B. Wentworth Louis Curiaco New York Knights of Labor

Money in a Trunk Ransom Robbery Hits Plymouth

Rancor in Me. recounts the Bennett robbery in Plymouth. The 70 plus man kept about $30,000 in trunks and gold, was assaulted by two armed men who fled with the trunks. Bennett suffered two head injuries but is not fatally hurt. A $1000 reward for arrest and $8000 for recovery of funds were offered.

Mitchell Faulkner Dalton Washington Litchman Hayes Knights of Labor Plymouth Bodwell Maine Brunswick Paapropnia Powderly Provisional Committee Executive Board Knights General Assembly General Executive Board General Fund Litehman Chicago Philadelphia Bennett Smith & Weston

Opening of Congress Elects Speaker Carlisle and Senate Echoes

Washington reports Mr. Carlisle elected Speaker of the House with calls for honest revenue reform. In the Senate the Faulkner seat remains contested and party leaders maneuver as Riddleberger dictates policy while inaugurations proceed amid floral decorations and formal swearing in of new senators.

Carlisle Riddieberger Washington Senate Hearst Turpie Faulkner West Virginia Committee On Elections Rindleberger Edmunds Sherman Ingalls Riddleberger Daniel Florida J.J. Finlay Senator Jones Samuel Pasco New Jersey Rufus Blodgett Daniel B. Lucas Camden Charles J. Faulkner William E. Chandler New Hampshire Aldrich Bate Blodgett Chandler Vorkrell Davis Dawes George An Gorman Hoar Onus Gray Hale Hawley Hiscock Paddock Pasco Quay Reagan Stewart Stockbridge Turio Oar Harris United States Morgan

Republican Declared Elected in Thirteenth District

The general term of the thirteenth judicial district confirmed the senatorial results after canvassers rejected fraudulent district filings. Henry Russell, Republican, receives the certificate.

Ausany N. Y Srecian Thir Board of County Board of Supervisors Henry Russell

Transatlantic Shipping List From December Sailings

A dated maritime log lists multiple ships and origins in December ports. Entries include Liverpool departures and arrivals in December 4 and 5, with vessels and routes such as German, British, and American ships bound for Bremen, New York, Philadelphia, and London, alongside New York arrivals from Carthagena and Rotterdam. The scattered notice captures a snapshot of passenger and cargo movements across Liverpool Glasgow Southampton Hull and New York.

Liverpool Roman Boston Spain New York Philadelphia Yokosuana San Francisco Mong Kong Ott Kinsale Wyle Savannah Liverpol Mentmore Baltimore Professor New Orleans Glasgow State of Georgia Southampton Elbe Bremen Lizard Rhein Bristol Olympia Vorwarts Gibraltar Amaryllis Porman Pyrian Mediterranean

Organization of the House Opens With Notable Attendance

Washington December 5 — The House organized smoothly with 813 members answering to their names. John G. Carlisle was nominated by Cox of New York and Thomas B. Reed by Cannon of Illinois as candidates for Speaker. Distinguished ex-members and officials attended, including J. Randolph Tucker and Postmaster General Stevenson.

Washington Sprcrau J. Randolph Tucker Assisant Stevenson Interstate Commerce Morrison General Banks Tim” Campbell Oriental Club of New York John G. Carlisle Cox Thomas &. Reed Cannon Illinois Messrs Randall

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