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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1888

Page

5

Unwritten Census Chapter discussed by Wright and senators

Washington December 24 The labor bureau chief Colonel Carroll D Wright shares views with the Senate on next census questions and the handling of statistics on unemployment marriages and divorce. He notes lawmakers could demand precise questions but urges relying on the superintendent and upcoming labor bureau reports for divorce laws and cases. He warns enumerators rely on women for dates birth and age and cautions against exhaustive veteran service rolls. The piece also mentions cabinet rumors linking McKinley to the treasury post and weighs his qualifications and past votes.

Washington Sprcray Carroll D. Wright Labor Bureau Senate Committee Congress South Ingalls Senate Bureau of Labor Statistics of Illinois Massachusetts Hale Blaine Ohio Sherman William McKinley Treasury Major McKinley McKinley Treasury Department Allison President Hayes Garfield Post Chicago Morrison Gallatin

Preparations for Inauguration Reach Grand Scale

Civic leaders report 649 448 subscribed for inaugural events with 31 564 paid in. Eighty nine civic groups intend to join the parade, 76 groups totaling 15 458 men accounted for. Arlington Hotel quarters reserved for General Harrison party before ceremonies. The entourage will view the procession from Willard's Hotel before the parade. President Cleveland will escort the President elect to the Capitol at Willard's, following an Andrew Jackson precedent.

Arlington Hotel General Harrison Russell Harrison J. R. McKee Saunders Nebraska E. W. Jalford Willard’s Pennsylvania Avenue Andrew Jackson Cleveland Harrison Capitol

Unwritten Chapter in Harrison Campaign Circles

An unwritten chapter of the late presidential race circulates in this city with several trusted sources confirming the gist. It says General Harrison urged Indiana county committeemen to boost turnout to prevent New York from deciding his fate, hoping to win Indiana and Connecticut while West Virginia’s stance shifted.

Harrison New York Indiana Indianapolis Connecticut West Virginia Empire State

Train collision at Bardstown Junction kills two, injures many

On the Louisville & Nashville main line at Bardstown Junction the No. 5 passenger train telescoped No. 23 on the Knoxville branch. Thirteen were severely hurt and two killed, including Mrs. Mary Perkins of Old Deposit and Willie Houston of Water Creek. Several crew members and passengers sustained injuries, with Engineer McPherson and Fireman King of No. 5 fatally hurt according to reports.

Louisville, Ky Louisville & Nashville Railroad Knoxville Bardstown Junction Mary Perkins Old Deposit Willie Houston Water Creek Larue County McPherson Charles King E. R. Dickinson Boston Lertha Flownbacker E. 8. Miller Lexington Phil B. Thompson Shepardsville Ada Adams S. K. Adams Louisville J. R. Mount John Mount Lagrange May Kennard Bertha Bohner

Civil Service Reform Resolutions Emphasize Faithful Application

The Newton Civil Service Reform Association adopts resolutions backing the Republican platform's civil service flexibility and endorsing the incoming administration's aim to extend reform to all applicable grades. It urges that proven public servants remain in office, opposes partisan removals, and calls for placing classified offices under reform supporters. It also argues against four year terms as contrary to reform spirit and efficiency.

Newton Civil Service Reform Association Republican Party

American Attitude Toward Women Sparks International Debate

European observers note stark differences in dialogue between American and European men and women. Americans treat women as intellectual peers, with women often guiding conversations and taking the lead in social negotiations, especially in shared spaces and competitive settings.

Professor Bryce

Poetry Fiends Abound as New York Editors Brace For Submissions

A Philadelphia Times column notes a boom in manuscripts from unknown poets as publishers face an onslaught of Christmas verse. It mocks minor poets for flimsy rhymes and suggests an insurance scheme might be needed to shield publishers from hungry hobbyists.

New York Philadelphia Times

Greatest Known Detergent Pyle's Pearline for washing

Pearline detergent described as the leading cleaning product for washing and scrubbing. Advertisement emphasizes versatility for clothes and household cleaning tasks with brand prominence and user guidance.

Pyle

Salem Common Council Final Meeting Reports

The Salem common council held its final meeting of the year as annual reports were presented. City debt stood at $881,638.51 on Nov. 30, with 118 almshouse inmates on Dec. 1. The fire department praised for readiness with six new boxes and 66 alarms. Expenditures totaled $578,032.40 with net costs $478,338.00, up from 1887 by $42,525.08. Public property and special expenditures reached $19,747.80 and $214.20 respectively, and $45,000 was appropriated to remodel the high school while $5,000 funded library books.

Salem Committee On Fire Department Committee On Accounts Committee On Public Property

Smashup on Brooklyn Bridge Injures Brakeman and Severs Cars

On the Brooklyn bridge, two trains collided during the early evening rush. Brakeman John McWilliams suffered a crushed foot and Kate Murtagh was bruised, with brakes failing after release of cable grips.

New York John McWilliams Brooklyn Bridge Kate Murtagh Butler Street Murtagh

Wrecked at Fortune Island brings rescued seamen home

The steamer Alvo from Fortune Island returns Captain F G Gladulich and twelve seamen from the Austrian bark Elees wrecked on Dec 2, plus Captain Carter and eight seamen from the bark Florence wrecked on Dec 10. Also aboard were Captain W H Merritt and crew from the dismasted schooner David W Hunt, landed after a hurricane rescue near Hatteras.

New York Alvo Fortune Island F. G. Gladulich Elees Oran Carter Florence Boston W. H. Merritt David W. Hunt Bath Hatteras Jessie T Matheson Cape Haytien Inagua Nassau

Opposition to Powderly in Knights of Labor

The Evening News reports a growing rift in the Knights of Labor as local Coopers’ Assembly 2309 unanimously withdraws. A red-letter meeting plans to discuss forming a separate national group with new governance within two weeks, potentially signaling mass withdrawals from fifty-one local assemblies nationwide.

Curiaco Dee Powderly Knights of Labor Coopers’ Assembly

Directors of American Institute of Instruction plan Boston meeting

Newport RI December 24 The annual meeting of the directors of the American Institute of Instruction of which George Littlefield is president will be in Boston January 5 to fix time and place for next summer's meeting Invitations have been received to hold the convention at Bethlehem North Conway Saratoga Fabyan's and The Weirs

Newport R. I American Institute of Instruction George Littlefield Boston Bethlehem North Conway Saratoga Fabyan’s the Weirs Harriet W. Sewall Lowell Middlesex Boston Post George M. Brooks J. It. Tyler Register Agnes N. Winslow Suffolk Mid Boston Jenny W. McKin Elijah George Massachla Nancy W. Trumbull Cambridge Edwin A. Alger Esquire J. H. Tyler Massachusetts John Stafford Somerville Charles A. Welch

A New England Tragedy and a Portsmouth Native

A Scribner's essay recalls a fatal early Eastern road accident when the first Boston to Portsmouth train killed a local figure in a secluded Portsmouth, a town that defined the world for its lifelong native. The piece contrasts old local life with a distant great city and old travel hardships.

B. Aldrich Scribner’s Boston Portsmouth Ipswich Asarochial Hisoulevard Des Italiens Bois de Boulogne

Market optimism and holiday cheer lift stocks in New York

The New York market showed surprising activity as short interest appeared larger than expected and bears grew alarmed. London buyers and growing east bound tonnage signal favorable news to come, while Boston sees a strong local market and a positive mood among brokers. Notes on railroads, bank liquidity, and iron trade accompany the broad outlook.

New York London

Rivard and Builard Wed in Cambridge

At Cambridge on December 24, the Rev. A E White joined Albert F Rivard of Waltham to Florence B Builard of Cambridge in marriage.

Rivard—Bullard Cambridge A. E. White Albert F. Rivard Waltham Florence B. Builard

Deaths in the City and Nearby Areas

A death list from Dec 22 to Dec 24 shows Catharine Barrett of 112 Fast Canton Street aged 27, with multiple entries noting wives and widows: Sarah Ann Brown aged 80, Eliza Colbert aged 63, Caroline A Fiske aged 55, Ann Garland aged 86, Lydia Hadiock aged 93, Mary E Hamilton aged 45, Mary Lockney aged 68, Abbie D Locke, Catherine E McMahon aged 31, Mary W Penniman aged 77, Mary Roche aged 29, Susan Sullivan aged 55, John F Scott aged 54 years 6 months, Ellen Shea aged 63, Ellen Trahey aged 43, Sarah G A Tremaine aged in Melrose, Sarah A Trask aged 38, Mrs Nathan White aged 90.

Pbarrett Canton Street Catharine Edward Barrett Brown Danvers Sarah Ann Brown Malden Mass Norwalk Conn Colbert Chelsea Eliza William Colbert Fiske Charlestown Caroline A A. S. Fiske Garland Ann Garland Hadlock Alt Lexington Lydia Hadiock Jamilton Mary E James R. Hamilton Lockney Boston Highlands Mary Daniel Lockney Locke Arlington Abbie D Henry J. Locke McMahon Catherine E. McMahon Penniman Westboro Mary W Henry Penniman Roche Lawrence Roche Sullivan South Boston Susan Jeremiah Sullivan Scott East Boston John F. Scott Long Wharf Shea Ellen John Shea Trahey Andrew Trahey Tremaine Melrose Sarah G

Auction Sale Notice Tomorrow at 3 P.M

Fruit Horatio Farris 12 month item and furniture listed for sale by Lewis J Bird Co at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Auction details include household goods and related items. Authority and exact location not specified in the fragment.

Horatio Farris Lewis J. Bird & Co

Amusements Listings on Hollis Street Theatres

The Boston area listings show Mary Anderson at Amusements on Hollis Street Theatre and Margaret Mather at Boston Theatre with evening shows at 7 45. Additional venues include Shenandoah at Boston Museum and A Parlor Match at Park Theatre plus Fantasma at Globe Theatre and a Massachusetts Indian Association benefit at Association Hall. Evening events at Howard Avenue and Cyclorama feature variety and Battle of Gettysburg. Grand Opera House offers Casper the Yodler with matinee and evening performances.

Hollis Street Mary Anderson Boston Museum Shenandoah Park Theatre Globe Theatre Boston Theatre Margaret Mather Association Hall The Massachusetts Indian Association Howard Avhenium Cyclorama Tremonti Street Lattle of Gettysburg Grand Opera House Casper the Yodler

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