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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1888

Page

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Hoars Speech on Fishery Question in Senate Debates

Senator Hoar argues the fishery treaty is vital to defend American fishermen and maritime power. He warns that restricting access harms national strength, naval schooling, and wartime resilience, challenging executive claims and urging careful limits on penalties.

Washineron Spector Hoar Edmunds Evarts Hawley Dawes Gray Delaware Massachusetts Frye Fitz J. Babson Gloucester General Cogswell Charles Levi Woodbury William Henry Trescott Mr. Chamberlain Lionel Sackville West Sir Charles Tupper United States Great Britain France Boston Ian America England Britain Canada Atlantic Pacific

Arrests of Hoge and Murphy Shake Chicago Brotherhoods

Chicago morning report details the arrest of Brotherhood of Engineers chairmen Hoge and Murphy at the National Hotel on charges tied to a conspiracy against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Clues include secret circulars, potential saboteur plans, and bonds set at 1500 each.

Curcanco Hoge The Brotherhood of Engineers Murphy Firemen’s Brotherhood National Hotel Clark Street Brotherhood Alr Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Road MecGilliay and Kelley Hoge and Murphy R. H. White Messrs Merritt John J. Kelley John H. Mcuillivary Banfield John J. Kelly John McGilvery Burlington Company Kansas City Wright Congress Labor Bureau Cleveland Oberly Washington Melville Stone Chicago News American Party Burlington Institute of Instruction Newport

Weather Indications For New England And New York

Washington weather bulletin predicts a thirty six hour period starting 10 p m Tuesday July 10 with warmer fair conditions and southerly winds over New England and eastern New York.

Washington New England New York

Weather Report for Boston 1885 July 10

Observer's Office reports at 8 AM and 8 PM. Clear skies through the day with a high of 79.5 and a low of 63.1 degrees. Maximum relative humidity 55.0 percent, minimum 51.0 percent. Barometer around 29.90 inches, no precipitation. Wind from the northeast at 6 miles per hour.

Boston Observer’s Office Signal Service U. S Gort Aia Evtix

Steamers Arrived From Many Ports Amid Global Trade

A list of ships arriving at major ports on July 5 to July 10 includes Hitler from Bremen to New York Leer dan from Rotterdam Vergiani from aracoa Queen from Sagua omona Troy Jamaica Isritish King from Liverpool Darwin from Kio arina xi San Francisco Port Adelaide from Hong ong Italian from New York for ve 1 Furnessia from New York for Glasgow Neptune from Bathurst Catania from New York Princess from Newport ng Jan Breydel from New York Rhynlind from do Italia from Mediterranean for New York Cephalonia from Boston City of Chicago from New York Elbe from New York City of Sydney from San Francisco Alcides from Montreal Alaska from New York for Liverpool Lake Huron from Liverpool for Montreal Escalona from Shields for

New York Hitler Bremen Leerdan Rotterdam Vergiani Aracoa Queen Sagua Omona Troy Jamaica Philadelphia Isritish King Liverpool Darwin Kio Arina San Francisco Port Adelaide Hongong Queenstown Italy Moville Furnessia Glasgow Janely Neptune Bathurst Baiia Catania Galveston Princess Newport Antwerp Jan Breydel Rhynlind Gibraltar Italia Mediterranean Cephalonia Boston

General Sheridan Improves Quietly Amid Nonquitt Bulletin

Nonquitt July 10 bulletin reports General Sheridan has periods of nervousness but is very quiet by 9 p m. He rested well last night and shows improving respiration and appetite though voice remains weak. Diet includes peptonized milk fish and mutton. Visitors rare. atmosphere calm with no major events. Brooklyn dispatch notes Swatara arrived. gossip suggests short remaining time.

Nonquitt Sreerau Nonaquitt Sheridan Tie Washington Matthews Henry OC. Yarrow Brooklyn N. Y United States Swatara Navy Yard General Sheridan

Actress Pleads for Life of Chiara Cignarese in New York Case

Miss Pearl Eytinge, the actress, urged Governor Hill to commute Chiara Cignarese from a death sentence to life imprisonment. Eytinge, accompanied by William Fleron, delivered a letter from Senator Canton and pleaded with dramatic tears. The governor, familiar with the case, said he would consider the appeal, noting prior press coverage influenced counsel actions.

Anzany Sorcian Chiara Cignarese New York Governor Hill Pearl Eytinge Madison Square Miss Eytinge Miss Eyinge William Fleron New York Journal Jacob A. Canton Chiara American Philological Association Amherst College Wellesley Pearl Etynge George A. Marden

Weather Warm and Fair in City Today

The day starts with warmer, fair conditions across the city. No significant changes expected, with light winds and mild temperatures throughout the afternoon. A calm weather pattern persists as residents plan outdoor activities and daily routines.

Engineers Elect Officers at Manchester Convention

The national convention of the American Order of Steam Engineers elected officers including Supreme Chief Jefferson Young Jr of New York and Supreme Master Mechanic Benjamin F Pettitt of Pennsylvania. Trustees were named from Boston Utica and Utica with over seventy amendments debated. visitors were banqueted and the convention adjourns tomorrow.

Manchester N. H American Order of Steam Engineers Jefferson Young, Jr New York Jeremiah Lehey, Jr New Jersey Supreme Recorder William W. Venable New Hamphire William. Bb. Wakefield James KE. Deas Connecticut Benjamin F. Pettitt Pennsylvania John Dooner Illinois Inside Sentinel Flanagan Outside Sentinel William R. Disbio Ohio B. _ Born Boston Mass Hugh P. Roberts Utica N. Y Charles E. Jacks Oston H. P. Roberts William B. Barrett Michael Fogarty Brooklyn

Malden Fire Committee Demands Fire Engine for Melrose

Malden committee on the fire department introduced an order in the common council protesting against sending Malden steam fire engine to Melrose. Melrose lacks a steamer but is capable of purchasing one locally.

Malden Committee On the Fire Department of Common Council Melrose

Protective Order of Elks Opens Annual Meeting in New York

The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks opened its annual meeting at Madison Square Theatre with Dr. Hamilton E. Leach of Washington presiding. The session focused on organization and reports, noting the order’s prosperity and peace as reported.

New York Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Madison Square Theatre Hamilton E. Leach Washington Wich Paaful Ag

German Doctors Clash Over Emperor Frederick Illness Report

Berlin July 10. Dr Gerhardt and other German doctors who treated Emperor Frederick issue a report claiming cancer was diagnosed in 1887 and an larynx operation planned for May 20 was blocked by Dr Mackenzie. They accuse Mackenzie of misdirected treatment and press manipulation. Mackenzie dismisses the report as falsehoods while promising later details.

Berlin Gerhardt Frederick Mackenzie Virchow Dr. Mackenzie von Bergmann Bergmann Schroetter Freisinnige Zeitig London Victoria

Britannia Still Leads In Naval Vessel Counts

London July 10 A British blue book lists European naval strength with England holding the most battleships at 49 and cruisers at 87. It also shows England ahead in torpedo craft with 176, while France Italy Russia and Germany trail in various categories.

London Europe England France Italy Germany Russia

Government push to speed country bill in Commons

In London on July 10 Mr Smith moved that government business have daily precedence for the session. He urged support to make the country bill workable and to advance imperial defence and Irish measures. Several MPs objected to limiting debate, while others urged swift passage. The motion passed without a division. The government also ordered police to suppress Saturday Trafalgar Square meetings. An Irish Catholic prelate resolution drew comment in the Commons.

London House of Commons Smith Arthur O’connor Parnellite Parnellites Labouchere Lord Randolph Churchill Glasstone Lord Randolph Charles Warren Trafalgar Square O’ Brien Ireland

Railway to Constantinople Urges Opening of Line

London reports British Austrian and German ambassadors pressuring the Porte to speed the opening of the international railway to Constantinople. Also noted: U S Cable Co proposes a final dividend of two shillings per share for year to June 30, to be covered from reserves. Various dispatches cover Irish Home Rule, horse racing results, Batavian revolt, Tahiti, and royal commissions.

London Turkey Porte Constantinople Direct United States Cable Company Parnell England Scotland Ireland Wales Colonies House of Lords Fulmen Cataract Gagoul Kelpie John Gaunt Liverpool Stronvar Mandeville Mitchelstown Board of Guardians William O’brien Tullamore QuiEnstown Charles Brennan Cephalonia Rome Vatican Persico Paris Boulanger St. Servian Belgrade Milan Wiesbaden Natalie Servia

Ireland Prelates Representations and Government Response

The discussion centered on immediate legal redress and potential government action to honor representations. Questions were raised about direct or indirect communications from the Pope regarding Ireland. Mr. Balfour stated no knowledge of Irish prelates representations but pledged to receive and respectfully consider any such communications if they arrived.

Ireland Balfour

Mr. Dillon Health Reported From London

Private letters to Parnellite leaders say Mr. Dillon's health is satisfactory under careful prison care. Balfour wants to return to Dublin, while Parnellites aim to counter Irish policy this autumn. Parnell called Kilmainham Jail cell a frightful place above a cesspool.

London Dillon Mandeville Balfour Ireland Dublin King Harman Parnell Kilmainham

Duty of the Church Toward the Intellectual Tendencies of the Age

In London today the Pan Presbyterian council appointed Rev G D Mathews D D of Quebec as permanent secretary with a £500 salary, to reside in England and devote his time. A paper by Rev Marcus Dods D D of Glasgow on the duty toward higher intellectual tendencies drew sharp critique with dissent from Rev BR Craven D D of Philadelphia Dr Craven of Toronto Dr Bannerman of New Zealand and Dr Markland of Baltimore.

London Pan-Presbyterian Council G. D. Mathews Quebec England America Marcus Dods Glasgow BR. Craven D.D Philadelphia Craven Toronto Bannerman New Zealand Markland Baltimore Dods

Montreal Bucket Shops Overrun By Rush In City

Spectax reports Montreal bucket shops are thriving despite a bill to suppress them. Hanrahans, a leading speculating firm, operate two shops here after evading the Abbot bill in Montreal and Toronto. Justice Minister Thompson declined to discuss specifics, saying law is for local authorities to enforce while federal action is not pursued.

MonTreal Que Spectax Hanrahans Toronto J. S. D. Thompson Post

Eames Vacuum Brake Company Elects New Directors

At the annual meeting in Walworth Town New York July 10 directors elected include John C Thompson James H Slade Thomas G Carson Prentiss W Scudder and Abraham Avery of Boston Royal C Vilas and Charles A Starbuck of New York and Henry W Boyer George B Massey George A Bagley A H Sawyer Denis OBrien and Henry M Stevens of Watertown Thompson chosen president Slade first vice president and secretary Vilas second vice president and secretary Massey treasurer.

Eames Vacuum Brake Company Waltertown N. Y John C. Thompson James H. Slade Thomas G. Carson Prentiss W. Scudder Abraham Avery Boston Royal C. Vilas Charles A. Starbuck New York Henry W. Boyer George B Massey George A. Bagley A. H. Sawyer Denis O’brien Henry M. Stevens Watertown George B. Massey

Shipping dull at Montreal port report shows decline

Montreal harbor board reports three months of navigation reveal a downturn in port business. Through July 1, steamship entries drop to 165 from 589 last year, sailing vessels 35 from 53, total tonnage 251,015 up from 205,723, customs receipts down $20,079, grain exports by St Lawrence nearly halted as West grain moves to U S canals.

Montreal Que Board of Harbor Commissioners Fwo St. Lawrence United States

Pitcher case advances with broker identifying exchanged bills

Montreal July 10 preliminary inquest on the Pitcher affair proceeds as Robert Teroux, broker, ties the bills of exchange to Pitcher. Pitcher mentions leaving for France by steamship or Parisian after delays and petitions for funds from the London bank of England, which denies holdings and actions while noting instruction per Roberts packet contents.

Montreal Pitcher Robert Teroux Hatton Q.éc Providence Bank London Bank of England James A. Roberts Edmond Guerin Roberts Ofberts

Pittsfield Jeweller Found Dead in Attic With Gunshot

George Helwig a German national aged 45 and a Pittsfield jeweller was found dead yesterday morning in an attic over his business with a bullet wound over his heart. He was well known in his native county and had been wealthy in earlier years, but had shown despondency recently.

George Helwig Pittsfield

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