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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1888
Page
2
Florence dispatch reports Charles Blaine insists he will not be a candidate again. He cites fatigue from the last campaign, a wish to allow others to run, and a desire to avoid misrepresentation by remaining abroad. He plans to avoid Chicago in June and returns home only after the convention.
In an interview from Paris, former Republican Blaine recalled doubting a 1884 victory but now believes the party can win on tariffs. He confirmed withdrawal plans and rejected a return to politics, citing health and family. He refused to name a preferred candidate and urged party harmony while noting his disengagement from U.S. affairs. Blaine criticized Americans abroad pursuing idle social life and described Europe as a place of study for most and exile for a wealthy few. He described Florence scenes with Mrs. Blaine and noted his dull year but calm mood amid public appearances. He expected to return to America soon.
The figure plans late spring in London after Florence, likely heading to England from Italy. He will avoid political canvassing upon return to New York, seeking quiet summer life free from reception, criticism, and public scrutiny after the convention's decision.
Disruption ends after three days of fighting and yelling at the Sherborn Reformatory for Women. Prison officials and state police intervene as ringleaders are moved to isolation cells. A guard is injured while subduing unrest, and extensive property damage includes broken chairs and 175 window panes. No cause given by inmates.
Martin Irons leader of a Missouri Pacific strike was acquitted after three days of trial on charges of tapping telegraph wires. In closing arguments Judge Laughlin called him an anarchist, prompting Irons to brand the judge a liar. Deputies restrained the Scot amid a dramatic exchange with the prosecutor.
A board of officers including Captains Brinkle Lawton and Anderson will meet in Boston March 6 to review M De Bessigny’s horse training method. Major Ludlow to Philadelphia as engineer of the Fourth Lighthouse district. Captain Evan Miles to inspect camp and garrison stores in New York. Assistant Surgeon A Melville Tully to Chicago as attending surgeon and recruiter examiner. Recruits numbered thirty to the Ninth Infantry and forty five to the Seventeenth Infantry.
The Amalgamated Building Trades Council met in Eagle Hall with many representatives to discuss the master builders and Building Trades Council joint committee actions. Cigar makers continue a non union strike with arrivals of workers from Philadelphia largely sent back. Marble workers and piano polishers remain out with no early settlement prospects. Chaplain John W Wilkinson spoke at an eight hour meeting in New Era Hall. Henry Kennard was absent.
Entries for the Union athletic games at Music Hall are complete with a sold-out seat sale. The 7:45 p.m. start features Yale Harvard and MIT in a war contest, with Yale students returning to New Haven after 11 o’clock. Judges include Edward Ellis James P Hawes and Henry Bryant Cribb Club figures.
Burglars attempted to blow open the safe at the Boston & Maine station in Harross Highlands Saturday morning and stole several hundred dollars from a money drawer.
A London correspondent argues peace will continue in Europe with Germany and Austria preferring peace for political stability. The piece reevaluates the Trafalgar Square events, claiming police brutality and Liberal leadership cowardice damaged public support, harming the Liberal Radical cause and radical clubs in London.
A future of the country boy sermon at the Christian Union features Ariel Ladies quartet Lorin F Deland and President Baldwin. Baldwin portrays three pictures of country to city life and urges youths to choose a noble path toward a life of health prosperity and virtue in Boston.
A bill in equity filed in the Suffolk county Supreme Court by Fitchburg railroad stockholders seeks the removal of President Phillips. Allegations include improper proxy selection and hired voting, with disputes over vote receiving and counting. Phillips and Senior Director Codman deny the charges, citing personal hostility from governance changes. The report also covers rail earnings, construction concessions, and upcoming line developments across several railways.
The report outlines January results for Central Railroad of Georgia with gross earnings 668,998 and operating expenses 434,939 producing net 234,069. Other lines report gains and losses versus last year in weeks February 3 10, with Canadian Pacific and Kingston & Penn notable increases and St Louis & San Francisco and St Paul & Duluth showing declines.
Lancaster Feb 26 The ice gorge on the Susquehanna at Columbia passed last night without harming the Pennsylvania railroad bridge though river banks suffered. Washington and Turkey Hill gorges stay intact as Columbia & Port Deposit line remains buried under five feet of ice. About 400 to 500 men worked to clear the track.
Baeder Adamson & Co 143 Milk Street advertises glue stocks damaged hides cattle tails and related materials offering the highest prices.
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