Emancipation of commerce and tariff reform debate
In a Boston address Josiah Le Cox argues against protective tariffs and for free trade. He questions wage claims tied to protection and praises Southern leaders supporting tariff reform, envisioning a world trade federation and an honest government free of treasury raids. He urges abolition of excessive customs exactions and broader economic liberty.
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England
Pennsylvania
Germany
France
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
Emerson
Crusade For
United States
Brotherhood of Nations
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Regretful invitations from 1887 reform dialogue
Letters from Carl Scherz and Josiah Quincy decline dinners in Boston New York and Fall River due to engagements. Figures Abram Hewitt and D H Chamberlain comment on tariff reform and economic liberty. Correspondence dated Dec 16 23 26 1887 references the Knights of Labor and Yarift Reform League.
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Noble Order of the Knights of Labor of North America
Fall River
Mass
Josiah Quincy
Chicopee
Brunswick
Yarift Reform League
New York
State Street
Boston
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Massachusetts
Abram
Hewitt
Quincy
Massachusetts Tariff Reform Leagues
Bowker
D. H. Chamberlain
House OF Representatives
Washington, D. C
George Frederick Williams
Reform League of Massachusetts
Letters on tariffs and reform from 1887 readers
In a sequence of letters from December 1887, George William Curtis and Josiah Quincy decline dinner invitations from reform groups in Boston and New York, while George Hoadly argues for tariff reform. They discuss President Grover Cleveland’s tariff policy, protection versus free trade, social and economic impacts, and the wool industry’s need to remove raw material duties.
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West New Brriguton
Staten Island
N.Y
Quincy
Reform Club
George William Curtis
Josiah Quincy
State Street
Boston
Mass
Siz
George Hoadly
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
South America
England
New York
California
Resert Blearie
Hyde Park
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League adopts resolutions at annual meeting
The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League held its annual meeting near 5 PM at a Brunswick parlour with Colonel Charles R. Codman presiding. It adopted resolutions endorsing President Cleveland's tariff reform agenda and pledged efforts to support its recommendations. The executive committee outlined actions including lectures, pamphlets, and plans for a permanent secretary ahead of next year’s congressional elections.
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League
Brunswick
Charles R. Codman
Cleveland
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Congress
Old South Church
Massachusetts Strikes Record Revealed in Wright Bureau Report
Washington December report details strikes and lockouts across New England. In Massachusetts establishments with strikes totaled 995 with 787 closed, and 351 successes. lockouts affected 147 establishments with 88 closed and losses to employees near 953 thousand dollars. Rhode Island and New Hampshire showed lighter impact with few lockouts and smaller sums.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
Bureau of Labor
New England
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Tou
Haven Abatement Case Shows Valuation Disputes at Beverly Farms
Testimony closed for petitioners and opened for respondents in the Haven tax case before county commissioners. Witnesses estimated acreage and cash value of Haven property around 185,000 to 195,000 dollars, with town debt and real estate valuation records cited. Other testimonies traced historic sales at Beverly and Beverly Farms, including bids and lot transfers near Hale street and Parkman place, revealing price ranges and local market activity.
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Haven
C. A. Putnams
Woodbury
B. P. Ware
Marblehead
Beverly
Beverly Town
Beverly Farms
J. M. Meredith
Boston
Haven Place
John Larcom
Daniel W. Hardy
Lincoln
Beverly Assessors
Moulton
Sarah L. Ober
Hale Street
Ludden
Storrow
Dexter
Caroline Lovering
Ellen T. Vaughn
Charles Preston
Parkman Place
Insurrection Fears Amid Hawaiian Legislature Turmoil
Private advices from Honolulu report tensions as English and American warships deter a revolt at the December Legislature. Ashford allegedly pushed the Honolulu Rifles to subvert government, while royal vetoes spark debate on legality and the constitution. Annexation sentiment grows amid fiscal concerns and bank leadership changes surface in New York.
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San Francisco
Ashford
Honolulu Rifles
Supreme Court
United States
Raymond extension skate praised for fit and interchangeability
The Raymond extension skate, made of steel with interchangeable blades for speed and fancy skating, offers adjustable extension footplates and a simple clamping device. Popular with all ages, it is promoted by the John P. Lovell Arms Company in Boston with show windows displaying its craftsmanship.
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Raymond
New England
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Cornhill
Brattle Street
City Notes on Coal Prices and Local Events
Coal dealers say stove coal will cost 725 dollars per ton this week with 7 for ege and 675 for broken lots. Small dealers must pay cash. The Boston Marine Society moves to room 38 Mason building Liberty square next Saturday. Collector Saltonstall remains ill. Secretary Fairchild's letter on reducing force not opened. William Parsons illness cancels Boston Young Men's Christian Union lecture Saturday. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association reports a lucrative sixteenth fair with grants near 1000 dollars daily and total profits potentially surpassing 380000.
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Boston Marine Society
Merchants’ Exchange
Mason Building
Liberty Square
Saltonstall
Custom House
Fairchild
William Parsons
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Inaugural Exercises Set for City Officials
The municipal inaugural ceremonies occur Monday at 10 a m with both city council branches meeting separately. Alderman Allen and J W Fraser convene proceedings, followed by joint deliberations led by Allen. Mayor O'Brien, Chief Justice Morton, and Father Magennis attend, with prayer and oaths administered, then the mayor delivers his address. A city clerk is elected to conclude the day.
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Allen
Board of Aldermen
J. W. Fraser
Alderman Allen
O’brien
Morton
T. Magennis
Montgomery Veterans Ball Lights Up Music Hall decor
The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association held its annual ball at the Music Hall with flags streamers and floral decorations. Lindalls Band performed as Colonel Thomas F Doherty led the grand march with over 125 couples on a well managed floor. Delegations from Boston military groups attended.
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Lindall
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association
Boston
Thomas F. Doherty
Thomas F. Wpoherty
James J. Barry
Daniel G. MccNamera
Aids
New Year’s Eve Service at South Congregational Church
There will be the usual New Year's Eve communion service at South Congregational Church on Newbury Street corner Exeter Street. The event is Saturday evening at 8 o'clock with a $1 admission. All are invited, especially former church members.
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SouTh Congregational Church
Newbury Street
Exeter Street
Col Rubber Co v Seman Klaus Negates Second Reissue
United States Circuit Court on December 29 held second reissue of bustles patent void as to fifth claim and not infringing ninth claim. Case against Seman Klaus dismissed with attorneys T L Livermore for plaintiffs and J J Myers J H Appleton for defendant.
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United States Circuit Court
Lolt
J. Columbia Rubber Company Et al
Seman Klaus
Amos W. Thomas
T. L. Livermore
J.J. Myers
J. H. Appleton
Court Proceedings In Chelsea Liquor Case And Other Sentences
The United States District Court resumed criminal trial work on December 29. James Connelly faced trial for running a Chelsea liquor business without a tax. the jury could not reach a verdict. John Killen, master of the schooner John C. Gregory, pleaded nolo contendere to beating and wounding and was fined $20. Charles M. Bates admitted illegal use of the mails to further a scheme to defraud and was fined $100 plus costs. An indictment against Frank W. Wiley and Charles F. Jackman for illicit distilling at Methuen was on trial with B Hall for the government and J C Sanborn for the defendants.
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James Connelly
Chelsea
John Killen
John C. Gregory
Charles M. Bates
United States
Frank W. Wiley
Charles F. Jackman
Methuen
B. Hall
J. C. Sanborn
Case updates from Middlesex Superior Court session
Ingalls versus Blanchard settled and removed from the jury roll. No. 1257 Louis L. Ricker versus Town of Medford proceeds as administrator of the late Louis L. Ricker against the town for personal injuries. Docket lists multiple cases including Dame v. Riley Braslin v. Somer White v. Nonantumville Horse RR Worsted Co Hayes v. Bullard Hall v. Pike Studley trustee v. City of Boston.
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G. L. Ruffin
C. F. Paige
Dame
Ken
Riley
Braslin
Somer
White
Nonantumville Horse RR
Worsted Co
Hayes
Bullard
Hall
Pike
Studley
City of Boston
Court Grants Decrees Nisi In Essex County Divorces
Superior Court Essex County December 29 Thompson J reports the court granted several decrees nisi in divorce cases. All jury waived matters will be decided without jury and the trial of jury cases will resume Monday January 2.
Calendars for 1888 by Wheeler and engravers
The calendar published by Joseph H Wheeler is praised as a charming art piece with a fine photogravure print and a vine motif. Delong and Seaman offer a striking season calendar featuring a beveled steel engraving of two dogs with a landscape vignette and hunter.
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Joseph H. Wheeler
Delong & Seaman
General Commission
Central Wharf
Marriage of John Healey Childs and Jessie D. Clark
Yesterday noon at Trinity Church the marriage of John Healey Childs and Jessie D. Clark of Brookline was performed by Rev. Phillips Brooks. The bride wore white satin. her father gave her away. Ushers included Arthur H. Pickering George Eliot Warren and Dr Haven. Best man was Dr Townsend. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will tour Europe.
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Trinity Church
John Healey Childs
Jessie D. Clark
Brookline
Phillips Brooks
D.D
Arthur H. Pickering
George Eliot
Warren
Haven
Dr. Townsend
Europe
Robinson Trial Set for January In Murder Case
The trial of Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson for the murder of her brother in law Prince Arthur Freeman will occur in the first or second week of January. An exact date will be fixed at a conference of the case attorneys with Chief Justice Morton of the Supreme Court next week.
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Sarah J. Robinson
Prince Arthur Freeman
Morton
Supreme Court
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Ws. Spinney
M.T. Stevens
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Patrick A. Collins
Augustus ?. Martin
John &. Russell
John M. Forbes
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J. W. Danka
William I. Russell
I William O. Blaney
William Lloyd Garrison
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Hazard Stevens
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John D. Long
Treasury
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Home Market Club
Boston Journal
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Democratic Party
The
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Thas
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Osborne Howes, Jr
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New England Statistics
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Oregon
Conrad L. Jordan
Manhing
Western National Bank of New York
J. B. Lovell Arms Company
Montgomery Veterans’ Ball
Gaives
Bosr
Pyle
Pearline
United States District Court
Nelson, J
Robinson
Revere House
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
Join
P. Lovell Arms
Washington St
Cor
Brattle
Norman McDonald
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn
Newton
Watertown
LE Street
Thermo Electric
Loring & CO
Reliable
Winter Street
Petter Ringe
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Emma Nickerson
Columbus Avenue
Western Investments
Lown Loan and Trust Company
Freeman A. Smith
Milk Street
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