Speech Makers at Boston Event Rebuke Tariff and Union
Senator Hoar and Congressman Breckenridge of Kentucky headlined an event in Boston where Breckenridge criticized a tariff and commercial union, delivering eloquent perorations that drew enthusiastic applause. Other speakers followed, with the gathering ending after 11:80. credits note the sequence of speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Congressman Breckenridge
Kentucky
Boston
Breckenridge
Mr. Perrault
Reciprocity and Canada Trade Debate in Boston Mayor Letter
Alugh O'Brien mayor voices to Boston Merchants Association a case for renewing reciprocal trade with Canada. He argues for more favorable terms, reflects on past maritime commerce, warns against punitive measures, and outlines options from simple reciprocity to commercial union and annexation being considered.
Governor Ames Welcomes Guests With Brief Speech
Governor Ames introduces himself as Our Business Governor and extends a cordial welcome on behalf of the Commonwealth. He notes no state would welcome the guests more and declines to discuss the chosen question, promising brevity in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Commonwealth
Union
Reater
Reciprocal trade with Canada urged by Boston leader
The Honorable Hugh O'Brien sends a letter from Boston dated December 28 urging closer ties with Canada. He argues a broad sample of Canadians and maritime provinces supports reciprocal trade, predicting mutual prosperity and rejecting a three mile limit. He recalls Civil War era divisions and notes the evolution of sentiment toward unity.
Commercial Union Across North America Advocated by Wiman
Erastus Wiman argues for continental commerce between the United States and Canada. He envisions lifting the Canadian border tariff, expanding US free trade, and linking markets via a unified continental economy. He highlights timber and copper sectors and notes Canada’s vast yet underutilized territories and the Canadian Pacific railway as catalysts for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Wiman
United States
Canada
Calumet & Heela
Lake Superior
Boston
Commercial Union
Silver Islet
America
Republic
St. Lawrence
Iited
Massachusetts
New York
Hudson's Bay Company
Union
Dominion
Wheat yields and western Manitoba climate discussed for growth potential
The speaker cites wheat as a test of climate and notes Manitoba’s superior conditions with two extra hours of sun, rich soil, and deep frost. Manitoba averaged 35 bushels per acre versus 15 in Minnesota and Dakota, with large surpluses in wheat, barley, and potatoes, urging emigration and trade expansion without conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Minnesota
Dakota
Wiman
United States
The Hon Robert R Hitt Advocates Reciprocity With Canada
The Hon Robert R Hitt urged commercial reciprocity with Canada arguing it would resolve fisheries disputes, benefit American fishermen, and foster broader union. He cited diplomacy failures, noted support from Dominion boards of trade, and predicted Canadian farm value and American goods reaching stores within a year of the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Hitt
Robert R. [Htt
Linois
Canada
Butterworth
Ohio
Congress
House
Boston
Boards of Trade
Dominion
Interree
United States
Reece
Washington
Montreal
Victoria
Hon John Macdonald voices reciprocal spirit at merchants banquet
Toronto's Hon John Macdonald, guest of President Lane, urges magnanimity in Canada United States trade talks. He frames the three mile limit as a boundary issue for fishermen, cautions against over protection and stresses mutual obligation, generosity, and broad reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacDonald
Toronto
Lane
Merchants’ Association
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
United States
Canada and Britain unity pledge voice for peace and prosperity
A parliamentary speaker asserts pride in British and Canadian achievements and warns against any move toward annexation by the United States. He vows to advocate only measures that preserve harmony, declaring his commitment to keep Canada and Britain aligned while supporting U S relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia Advocate for Free Trade With United States
The Hon. J W Longley of Nova Scotia argues for unrestricted commercial intercourse with the United States, urges Canada to pursue commercial union, and defends British allegiance while praising Boston as a key market. He cautions against Ontario trade dominance and calls for a majority rule with minority protections in a future cross-border framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Longley
Province of
Nova Scotia
Mr. Longley
The Hon John 8 S Rogers on Free Trade and Reciprocity
The Hon John S Rogers of Arkansas speaks in Boston praising free speech and agriculture. He doubts a treaty dated to a single nation, urges broader relations with friendly nations, and weighs constitutional powers in treaty making and revenue. He questions commercial union and its benefits for the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rogers
John 8
Arkansas
Boston
Nova Scotia
Canada
United States
Perlouse
Greatest Good for the Greatest Number Applause Reflection
A brief exclamatory remark honors a communal aim with collective praise. The phrase signals emphasis on broad impact and public benefit, typical of civic dialogue.
Dingley Defends Maritime Reciprocity With Canada
The Honorable Nelson Dingley of Maine denounces Canadian enforcement of trade rules as contrary to maritime reciprocity. He cites American vessels seized and fined in Canadian ports, argues the 1815 treaty is outdated, and says recent actions inflame American sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Canada
United States
Snowball Advocates Free Trade and Canada US Relations
The Hon. J. B. Snowball of New Brunswick said he was out of public life and would not speak. He favored free trade in a manner suited to a young Canada, argued for revenue reform not like England, and believed both Canada and the United States are overtaxed. He said the tonight’s movement would stir North America for years and he urged removing irritants between the two peoples, ready to support such an arrangement when appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Boston Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Club
New England
Canada
Dominion
Merchants’ Association
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson
Great Britain
Chamberlain
England
Boston
North America
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Dominion of Canada
Longley
Ontario
Montreal
American Congress
Executive
Congress of the
Waterloo
L Ong
Peter Mitchell
British Empire
Toronto
Macdonald
Washington
Emperia
Senator Macdonald
Snowball
Quebec
Wiman
Kentucky
Lexington
Knight of Old
J. B. Snowball
New Brunswick
Taxation and sovereignty in a Kentucky tribute speech
The Hon. W. C. P. Breckinridge and Hon. Meh Geerine M.C. presented remarks praising Massachusetts and Kentucky then argued against surrendering revenue power. They asserted no revenue method exists beyond taxation and warned against entering agreements with other nations that would set tax rates for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. P. Breckinridge
P. Meh Geerine M.C
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Congressman McKenna Pushes Protection Over Reciprocity
California congressman McKenna argued that New England, especially Boston, embodies protectionist history. He asserted complete exclusion of Chinese and opposed reciprocity treaties as cowardly free trade. He praised Boston as a protection city and warned against any program endorsing reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman McKenna
California
New England
Boston
McKenna
Assaulted man escapes in Haymarket square robbery
Officers Burnett and Carr of Station 1 arrested two suspicious men after an old man was robbed of a silver watch in Haymarket square about 11:30 pm. One suspect named Thomas Foran discarded the watch when approached and fled. a second man, George H. Smith, claimed innocence. The victim escaped during the incident, and police had not captured him or the other two suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett and Carr
Station 1
Haymarket Square
Thomas Foran
George H. Smith
Thieves Return Bank Book and Deed by Mail
A bank book deed to cemetery lots and checks stolen from Christian Wienz’s residence Monday night were mailed back yesterday. They proved of no use to the thief.
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Christian Wienz
Auction sales by Knights and Co auctioneers Boston Cambridgeport
Auction notices for S R Knights and Co listing sales offices at 226 Washington Street Boston and 593 1-2 Main Street Cambridgeport with dates, terms, and items for bid. The notice models a general auction schedule and requires bidders to register and follow terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omces
Washington St
Boston
Cambridgeport
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Roxbury Boston
Public auction announced for January 9, 1888 at noon in Boston to sell a 26488 square foot Roxbury parcel on Quincy Street Lot 126 portion not released from mortgage. Includes 3500 dollar mortgage and 100 dollars cash at sale. Assignee James W. French, Boston, December 17, 1837.
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John II, Mead
Cambridge
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
David G. Naskins
Suffolk
James W. French
S. R. Knights & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Commonwealth
Roxbury
Quincy Street
Maywood
Willam A. Garbett
Bine Hill Avenue
David G. Haskins
Haskins
Mead
Charles W. Storey
Emma W. Price
Hannah Lynde
Frederick H. White
B. G. Barnes & Son
State Street
Suffolk County
Bailey Street
Dorchester
Luther Briggs
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Frederick HO. White
Pemberton Square
Auction sale of condemned property at Schuylkill Arsenal
Public auction under Major John V. Furey Q M U S A at Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia begins 10 o clock a m Wednesday January 25 1883 selling condemned clothing equipage on quartermaster stores woollen and cotton cuttings old burlap rope paper etc items include 2622 uniform coats 179 cork helmets 172 pairs trowers 17 ealing presses 4 measuring machines 22000 pounds cuttings and a complete steam launch machinery set from 1875 with engine boiler condenser feed pump shaft stern bearings and valves Catalogues available on request Deputy Q M Ludington U S A in charge of depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uction
Arch Street
Philadelph
John V. Furey
U.S.A
Selingskill Arsenal
Ealing
New York Safety Steam Power Company
John Y. Furey
Schuylkill Arsenal
M. Ludington
Executor orders division of shares across national banks
Partial OCR reads 10 shares Manchester Mills divided among Atlas National Bank and Merchandise National Bank by order of the executor. Five shares go to National City Bank. The fragment mentions Ena and other unreadable elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Mills
Div
Atlas
Merchandise Nath Bank
City Bank
Ena
Natl. Bank
Do Burton Stock Car Co
Dimialeatore- Atlantic Natl. Bank
Historic 1905 and 1917 bond listings and company names
A compact excerpt lists financial issues and corporate names including Mercantile Natl Bank Salem Natl Webster Bank Natl Rockland Bank Washington Natl Bank Shawmut Natl Bank Great Falls Mfg Co and others with bond figures such as 43000 Town Falls Sioux City 7s 1917 and 680 191?) references to unions railroads gas and manufacturing firms alongside town and company references like Boston Cab Co Ashton Valve Co and Newburyport Gas Light Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Natl. Bank
Salem
Webster Bank
Rockland Bank
Washington
Shawmut
Great Falls
Mfg. Co
Wenendt Bhai
Zauunivel
Newburyport Gas Light Co
Boston Gas Syndicate
St. Louis County
Park Loan
Union Pacific
Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon
Town Falls
Sioux City
Lyances Southeastern
Memphis R.R
Ortsmouth
Conway
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Alugh O’brien
Hugh O'Brien
Mayor O’brien
A. Shuman
Warren Avenue
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Thuersedayt
Steamship “Procida
Fiske’s Wharf
Edward F. Barnes
R. L. Day & Company
Brokers & Appraise
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
The
Boston Stock Exchange
NADL
Union Bank
Shawimut Natl
Bennington Co
Nath Bk
Bennington
Vi Lawrence Duck Co
West End St. Ry
Chicago & Alton Rd
Conn
River Ra
Eliot Insurance Co
Boston Gas Light Co
Lombard Investment Co
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Neptune Insurance Co
Arlington Gas Light Co
Arlington, Mass
Natick Nail, Bank
Natick, Mass
van Vinhe
St. Jonnsbury
Lake Champlain
Cedar Rapids & Mo. River
Omaha & So
Western
Tiffin
Ohio) Water Works Co
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
Uy Ado
Taunton Copper Co
Natl City Bank
Tuv Rei Hilin
Baresies
Boston Cab Co
Ashton Valve Co
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Richards
Bionday
Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Moguet & CO
White St
Ownsend & Montant
Leomard Street
Brookline News
Louis Cassiser
Epiror
Price & Conta
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