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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1888

Page

1

Tariff passions bind East and South to defend American system

Boston audience hears a defense of protective tariffs as essential to national unity and economic independence. The speaker cites Jefferson, Madison, and Washington, arguing against free trade and stressing the need for diversified industry to sustain the nation, citing historical actions and Confederate era lessons.

John Randolph Congress South England Scotland Ireland Philadelphia New York Confederate States Hamilton Jefferson Washington Madison South Carolina Calhoun Webster Andrew Jackson Fonroe United States Republic Jame Madison Richard Henry Lee Charles Carroll Lasheingly North Edwards Texas Confederacy Kelesa Elforia Seaboard

Grand Larceny Charge In Kansas Pacific Case

In New York on February 1 a private meeting was held before District Attorney Fellows to consider a grand jury action against Jay Gould and Russell Sage over alleged conversion of Kansas Pacific stock into Union Pacific stock worth about 8 million dollars. William H. Delancey led the bondholders' effort, with opposing views from A. H. Holmes and Judge Dillon. Delancy Nicoll will close for the complainants.

New York Sprcran Jay Gould Russell Sage Kansas Paracific Railroad William Oh. Delancey Messrs Gould Sage Kansas Pacific Union Pacific Delancey Grand Jury Martine Fitzgerald Fellows Henry S. Ives A. H. Holmes Judge Dillon Delancy Nicoll

English Irish tensions mix with political brinkmanship

Lord Spencer warns that magisterial and police actions may be justified amid Irish discontent as government faces calls for conciliation. In Lennox, Lord Hartington dispatches a Commons circular urging dissidents to attend Parliament. Cox is convicted in Limerick, sentenced to one month, fueling party tensions ahead of the throne speech.

Loxpon Lord Spencer Manchester Halfour Ireland Lennox Lord Hartington House of Commons Cox Limerick Jai

Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Burrato Dry Goods Firm

A devastating fire at Barnes Hengerer & Co. in Burrato New York caused an estimated loss of 1 175 000 with 905 000 insured. The five story iron front building housed 450 workers and was said the largest and best equipped between New York and Chicago. Damages extended to nearby properties including Farnham street lumber drying building with 4000 salvage and 6000 insured. One firefighter was seriously injured by a falling brick wall.

Burrato N. Y Barnes, Hengerer & Co Mammoth New York Chicago Main Street Pearl C.J. Hamlin Q. Barnum & Sons EB. H. Jennings BF. & E. Dickincon Farnham Street Jacob Pierson William Curtis & Co Eustis Street Blake & Shepard Albany Street David W. Morse Hook and Ladder 4 City Hospital House Reading New England Old Colony Tremont Middleboro Fellows Kansas Pacific Railroad Gould and Sage Buffalo James W. McDonough Bell Telephone Company Commissioner of Patents McDonough Vpage

High Tariff Speech at Tremont Temple Protect Your Wages

A mass meeting by the Home Market Club in Tremont Temple featured Colonel Colgar John Jarrett and John Scanlan arguing for protection. General Draper presided as speakers argued for preserving tariffs to shield American labor and industry from foreign competition.

Boston Home Market Club of Sam New Hougland South East France EL Hove Carlisle Breckinridge Morrison Watterson Hurd Tremont Temple Home Market Club Europe Frye Hopedale Draver Voice of the South Voice of Labor Voice of Ireland A. 5. Colgar Nashville Tenn The New South Nashville American Protection Movement Colgar United States Henry Clay Ile Clay Draper John Jarrett Pittsburg Jarrett Ilinois Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers James Russell Lowell Cleveland Tariff Reform Association Germany Italy Russia England New South Wales Australia Great Britain Canada John F. Scanlan Chicago Hic Suhie Lnuieluio UbiNin West

Past Members of Chauncy Hall School Exhibition Seats

Past members of Chauncy Hall School may apply in writing to Mr C F Bryant before February 5 for seats not exceeding three for the Sixtieth Annual Exhibition on February 10 1888. Eligibility includes prize winners in High School, full year before 1874, top class since 1874, upper department two years before July 1888, or officers of Chauncy Hall Thayer or Class of 1876 associations.

C. F. Bryant Chauncey Hall

Weather Forecast for New England and New York

The Weather Bureau forecast slight warming for New England and eastern New York with fair skies and light to fresh northerly winds shifting to easterly for the 24 hours starting Thursday. A high barometer area sat south of the lakes while Montana and Colorado showed small low pressures. overall the nation expected continued fair, warm conditions.

Washington New England New York Montana Colorado

Moment of Time Observations at All Stations

Observers recorded notes at the game noting a moment of time across all named stations. The observations span multiple locations and document timing and alignment during play. Names of stations or officials are not provided in readable form, but the summary captures the cross location timing cues and synchronized moments observed during the event.

Steamers Arrived in Atlantic Ports in Early February

Shipping news lists arrivals and origin routes with multiple vessels. From Liverpool and New Orleans to Galveston and Philadelphia, ships such as West Indian Empress Surrey Ocean Prince City of Alexandra and others are docked or reported en route. Also noted are sailings from Hamburg and Gibraltar, with several lines bound for New York Boston and Philadelphia.

Mel Cy Lear Northfield Boston Block Island Nantucket New York Philadelphia Washington Lynchburg Cateeees Norfolk Hatteras Chee Wee SON Wilmnington Fiir Fair Montgomery Clear New Orleans Ila Shreveport Loudy Galveston Cloudy Knoxville Memphis Ioudy Cincininati Detroit Grand Haven Mackinaw City Marquette, Mich Chicago Green Bay Clonay St. Paul Cliffe Toner yHar Montres Yarmouth Clear Leavenworth Tee Oudy Huron Vincents Elena Apia City Clear Orth Piatte Denver Dodge City Fort Sill Jondy Anta Peete Brevard Balt Lake City Liverpool New Oreans Kinsale Empress Surrey Antwerp Picqua Palermo Ebc Ocean Prince Sunderna Nevada Bamona Kayti Dalton Rio Janeiro City al Xamdria Mexico Cua Amal Hamburg St Ronans Uhiladelpha Lord Olive Elpis Caruiwena Fuedrelandet St Jago Scotland Gibraltar Starlight Talermo Thorndale Mediterranean Baltimore Gien Tanar Lona

Corduroy Windsor Cap Price Cut Promotion

This season's Windsor cap in corduroy, once costing $2.00 to $2.50, is offered at $1.25 with 5 cents postage. A limited run of about 600 caps in all sizes is available, mailed to any address on receipt of payment before next Monday morning.

Reading strikes probe draws special House committee

A special House committee will investigate the Reading strikes as listed in the report. Details note a series of related political and transportation topics, including postmaster appointments and proposed railroad legislation as the page one highlights.

Mr Cox Convicted at Kildysart for Citing Tenants

Mr Cox M P was convicted at Kildysart for citing tenants and sentenced to one month in prison. Page 1 reports Lord Spencer speaking on the Irish question in Manchester. Page 1

Lord Spencer Sp Mr. Cox M.P Cox Kildysart Lord Spencer Manchester

Reverend Courtney elected bishop in Nova Scotia

The Rev Dr Courtney of St Pauls Church was elected bishop of Nova Scotia by the Anglican Synod in Halifax yesterday. The day included a cordial welcome to General Sheridan in Boston with a sleigh ride and a banquet by the Loyal Legion. The Yale Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Parker House. The stock market remained dull and fairly steady. Boston Water Power directors propose to buy the Brookline Land Company.

Courtney St. Paul’s Church Nova Scotia Halifax Sheridan Boston House Senate Milldam Road Loyal Legion Vendome Yale Alumni Association of Parker House Boston Water Power Brookline Land Company

Old Colony Car Derailed Near Tremont Narrow Escape

Tremont Feb 1 An Old Colony Cape Cod division train leaving Boston at 4 15 for Tremont derailed between Tremont and South Middleboro when car 219 left the rail due to a broken flange The reduced speed prevented further damage though the road was blocked for hours Passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt A relief train and a special from Middleboro assisted and delayed travelers until late evening The cause of the broken flange is not known

Tremont Sproran Boston & Maine Railroad Bradford Cape Cod Old Colony Boston Treanant This Place South Middleboro Middleboro Cape

Priority of McDonough patents over Bell receiver argued

Washington February 1 The patent interference over the Bell telephone receiver is under renewed scrutiny as James W. McDonough of Chicago seeks a rehearing to assert priority of invention. McDonough, backed by Col Robert G. Ingersoll and others, accuses Bell backers of unfair conduct and seeks damages if his priority is recognized. The case involves make-and-brake versus undulatory receivers and a push to reopen the prior decision.

Washington Sorotan Bell Telephone James W. McDonough Chicago Butterworth Ohio Arthur McDonough Bell Gray Colbear McDon Conkling United States Telephone Manufacturing Company Bell Company Hurd Rofessor Colbear Boston F. W. Jones A. K. Eaton Brooklyn Charles J. Kinnear Patent Office McVonough Bell People Storrow Patent Tie

Portuguese Minister Souza Rosa Appointed to Washington

Lisbon reports Senor Souza Rosa, Portuguese minister to China, named minister at Washington to succeed Senor Nogueiras who recently died, effective soon.

Senor Souza Rosa China Washington Lisbon Senor Nogueiras

Fellow citizens Chia presiding in Boston meeting

Speech by an unidentified speaker describing the novelty of presiding over a public meeting in Boston. He notes his background as a soldier and manufacturer and implies limited experience addressing publics beyond his own town. The excerpt conveys a credited formal address opening.

Chia Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wien’s Washington Street Adams House J. H. Murphy EB. J. Tuttle & Co A. S Colyar England and Ireland John &. Scanlan General Draper Chauncy-Hall Buce Hunt Orser Avarony H. H. Clayton Observer’s Signal Service Ostoon A.M Anne Clear Corduroy Windsor G. W. Simmons & CO North Street Toronto Khow the Bell Company Colonel Ingersoll Senator Conkling Harnissure Penn American Bell Telephone Company of Common Pleas Court Pennsylvania Kirkpatrick Cambridge Keeler & CO Washington ST Com W. F. Draper
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