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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1888

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Secret anarchist paper found may trigger arrests in Chicago

Inspector Bonfield holds copies of a secret circular resembling the Revenge issued to anarchists. It urges immediate action to intimidate monopoly backers and avenge martyrs Spies Parsons Lingg Engel Fischer. Bonds for Chebowa and Chapok set at 5000 each. Hronek remains confined. Further arrests may follow to secure witnesses.

Curcaco Bonfield Haymarket Spies Parsons Lingg Engel Fischer Chicago Chebowa Chapok

Senate confirms Fuller with 41-20 vote in party split

The Republican Senators split over Melville W. Fuller as 11 Republicans joined 37 Democrats in supporting confirmation. The final tally stood 41 for and 20 against with seven pairs, while 7 more paired affirmative and 7 paired negative. Debate centered on Fuller’s past speeches and opinions.

Washington Sprovat Melville W. Fuller Judge Edmunds Fuller Senate Cameron Pennsylvania Cullom Ilinois Davis Minnesota Farwell Illinois Frye Maine Hale Jones Nevada Mitchell Oregon Plumb Kansas Quay Riddleberger Virginia Stewart Bar Association of Chicago Edmunds Senator Evarts State Senate Vras Bate Beck Berry Blackburn Blodett Brown Butler Cockrell Coke Waltham Wilson Maryland Blair Bowen Chandler Dawes Dolph Evarts Hawley Hoar Ingalls Manderson Palmer Platt Sabin Sawyer Sherman Stockbridge

Ruin and desolation as flood washes out Iwo cemeteries

News from Wheeling West Virginia reports devastating flood damage east of the city from Elm Grove to West Alexander. Bridges are destroyed many homes flooded and several fatalities including a sheriff. Losses run into hundreds of thousands with dozens missing or drowned.

Wueeuine W. Va Elm Grove Alexandria Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Pennsylvania State Line Wheeling Creek Main Street Daniel Richie Eddie Hathaway Herman Stenzel Caldwell Run Barbara Stenzel Herman Annie Wingard Miltonsburg Stenzel Alice “Winard Annie Thomas Hawley John Hohman Jane Flay Alice Belle Johnson Clinton Alice Wingard Triadelphia Baltimore & Ohio Company Wheeling Natural Gas Company The Natural Gas Company of West Virginia W. Chambers & Co Elm Grove Coal Works Kimmins & Hutchinson P. Co St. L. Railroad Wheeling & Elim Grove Railroad H. ©. Hunter Triadelphia Brick Manufacturers Frew & Bertschy McCoy West Alexander Penn Western Union Telegrap Company Ohio County Jane Fay William Gaston Caulbell Bowman Clineton Marshall County

Annulment of Edigon patent system sought in Canadian office

Proceedings seek cancellation of the Edi gon electric lighting patents. Page 1. City weather shows local rains then fair. Page 1. Reports of heavy rain lasting twelve minutes. Page 8. Anniversary notice for Jennie Collins death. Page 8. Malicious boiler explosion attempt at Rialto building. Page 8. Dorchester district to have thirty police signal boxes. Page 8. Judge Knowlton issues injunction restraining city treasurer from paying back bills by Boston councilmen. Page A. Boston runaways Dimock and Williams still in Philadelphia. Page A warrant issued for Flaherty the South Boston policeman accused of drunken assault. Page 8. Special aldermen meeting to discuss courthouse loan. Pagels notes on pastoral production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Manchester-by-the-Sea. Page 8. Massachusetts Humane Society annual report issued. Page 8. Body of John Curran found in a South Boston vacant lot. Page 2.

Jennie Collins Rialto Dorchester Knowlton Boston Manchester-by-the-Sea Massachusetts Humane Society John Curran South Boston

Weather Indications For Northeast States July Rain and Warmer

Washeton July 20 indications show thirty six hours of local rains across Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with stationary temperatures followed by fair and slightly warmer conditions and variable winds. Vermont and eastern New York expect fair weather with coast rains receding later and warmer temperatures with variable winds.

Washeton Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont New York

Forepaughs Circus Attachements Filed In Maine

Forepaughs circus faced two attachments in Br0p ford Maine as Sheriff Goldthwaite seized assets to cover claims. One suit accuses an advertising agent of breaching a contract with J R Libbey to place ads on blankets. The other, for 450 dollars, filed by Charles M Bradbury, alleges he was bilked by a ticket seller and ejected after objecting.

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Harrison Passes a Quiet Day at Home

In Indianapolis on July 20 General Harrison enjoyed a quiet day at his residence. He walked for an hour in the morning, spent the rest of the morning on correspondence and receiving occasional visitors, and rested through the afternoon and evening. His health was not in question, according to Mrs Harrigon.

Harrison Indianapolis

Parnell Urgent Whip Over Speaker Libel in Commons

In the House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill demanded Conybeare’s suspension after he admitted authorship of a Star letter denouncing the Speakers actions on Bann drainage debate. The House backed the motion, suspending Conybeare for one month, with votes 245 to 168 and 229 to 152 on related measures.

House of Commons Randolph Churchill Conybeare The Star Lord Randolph Churchill Gladstone Labouchere Sexton W. H. Smith Mr. Conybeare House Chamberlain Smith Walter H. James Times John Morley the Star Tie Parnell London

Wanted by the Czar in Kotrona Case Stirs Minnestoa

Duxfum Minnesota July 29 a year and a half after the murder of Kotrona district chief governor and two subordinates suspected officials of the district. Peter Neviska who landed in Duluth en route to Dakota is said to be an accessory and is wanted by the Russian government for testimony. He was detained by a Russian emissary and yesterday left with the agent for New York to sail for Russia.

Duxfum Minn Kotrona Peter Neviska Duluth Dakota Neviska New York Russia

Ottawa move to annul Edison lighting patents in Canada

Ottawa July 20 Proceedings will be started in the patent office next September to annul the Edison system patents for non compliance with the patent act. Petitioners are Thomson Houston Electric Company of Boston with agencies in the Dominion and the Royal Electric Company of Canada. Counsel Mr R D McGiphon believes the merits may be obviated by the English courts recent decision canceling Edison patents in Great Britain which will influence Canada.

Edison Ottawa Ont Patent Office Canada Thomson-Houston Electric Company of Boston Dominion Royal Electric Company of Canada R.D. McGiphon Great Britain

The Mandeville Inquest At Mitchelstown

Dr James Ridley the medical officer at Tullamore jail who attended Mr Mandeville in custody was subpoenaed to testify at Mitchelstown. He prepared a statement on prison treatment of O Brien and Mandeville which police seized. The inquest resumes with calls for adjournment to present that evidence.

Ridley Messrs O’brien Mandeville Prisons Board Ronayne Tullamore Feu

Maritime Movement Echoes Across Atlantic Ports

A dense list of vessels and routes dated July 16 to July 20 shows ships entering and departing major ports. Names include Sjonia from Baracoa, Adriatic from Liverpool, Belgenland for Antwerp, and Ixia from New Orleans, among others, with origins ranging from New York and Montreal to Port Antonio and St Johns.

Eup New York Sandringham Barbados Ambrose Vara Wellhaven Baracoa Sjonia Altonower China Adriatic Liverpool Saale Bremen Hekla Swinemunde Philadelphia Port Antonio Gils St Johns Copenhagen Slavonia Phingvalla Barrow Cynthia Montreal Scilly Tower Hill London Lake Nepigon Seilly Belgenland Antwerp Father Voint Parisian Moville Bolivia Glasgow Craigton New Orleans Aller Deal Thornhill St Simon’s West Hartlepool Havre Dupuy de Lome New Oreans Wyoming Celtic Amsterdam Schiedam

Emperors Welcome Kiss On Cronstadt Dock

On Cronstadt harbor the German Emperor William and the Russian Czar met aboard ships as Emperor William kissed and embraced the Russian ruler many times. Grand Duke Alexis and multiple officials witnessed the scene near the Hohenzollern and Alexandra.

St. Petersburg Cronstadt Hohenzollern Emperor William Enterprise Alexis Warml Willian Prince Henry Alexandra M. de Giers General von Schweinitz von Viaume

Reception to Carnot in Grenoble Attended by Clergy

President Carnot arrived in Grenoble and was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. A deputation of leading clergymen met him, introduced by Mer. Fava, as Carnot spoke of a government of conciliation and mutual respect for all ideas.

Conybeare House of Commons Carnot Grenoble Mandeville Paris Mer. Fava M. Carnot

Humbert Pardons Cipriani After Egypt Killing

Romer July 20_newspaper reports King Humbert pardoned Socialist leader Cipriani who was sentenced to twenty years for killing a man in an Egypt brawl. Cipriani had been elected to the Chamber of Deputies in protest against the sentence. Government forced socialists to halt agitation to obtain the pardon. Berry July 20_Prince Bismarck gave a note to Russian ambassador Schouvaloff preferring treaty rights while acknowledging Russia's claims in Bulgaria. Paris July 20_General Boulanger's doctors say he may go out when weather permits. ex-prime minister Duclerie is dying.

Cronstadt Peterhof William Converse M. de Giers Herbert Bismarck Emperor William William Vladimir Prince Henry Count Herbert Bismarck St. Petersburg Alexandra Novoe Vremya Germany Czar Peter and Paul Czarina Henry Russia Berlin Prince Ferdinand Bulgaria Ferdinand Romer Humbert Cipriani Egypt Chamber of Deputies Berry Prince Bismarck Count Schouvaloff

Release and rearrest of Burlington dynamite conspirator

J A Bauereisa was freed on $5000 bond, then rearrested on a conspiracy charge and bonded again for a July 25 hearing in Aurora. Engineer Gelding also bailed then arrested. Burlington strikers oppose terms, predicting a favorable compromise only if the strike ends, arguing crop season will affect Burlington's ability to ship east.

Aurora Ge ‘Ing Burlington Road Burlington

New York Legislature Ends Extra Session Amid Protests

Albany July 20 The Assembly passed Judge Yates prison reform bill 114 to 2 with Democrats protesting. Senate backed it, voting 19 to 2. Efforts to broaden language to cover reformatories and jails were rejected. Legislation also approved library funding and a revised New York aqueduct commission proposal. The Governor's census and constitutional convention recommendations were ignored.

Albany Assembly Yates Senate Coggeshall Senator Fassett Elmira Reformatory Worth Brooklyn Laughlin Erie New York Aqueduct Commission Murphy Fassett Washington Hunt Horatio Seymour

Executive Committee Named by National Democratic Clubs

Chauncey F. Black announces an eight member executive committee with representatives from Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota Maryland West Virginia New York Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Ex officio members include Black Whitney and Lambert. A first meeting is set for August 2 at the Young Men’s Democratic Club headquarters in New York’s Hoffman House to map the campaign plan.

Democratic Clubs York Penn Chauncey F. Black National Association of Democratic Clubs Charles Ogden Nebraska Bradley G. Bcney Wisconsin A. T. Ankeny Minnesota H. W. Rusk Maryland J. N. Camden West Virginia R. G. Monroe New York H. N. Collison Massachusetts Lawrence Gardiner District of Columbia Chauncey F. Black Pennsylvania E. B. Whitney George H. Lambert New Jersey Young Men’s Democratic Club of Hoffman House Associated Clubs

Baltimore forger arrested in Montreal city

Montreal police arrested CG White, tied to forging checks for Baltimore employer W. C. Foster. Found at New York House from Chicago, $10 on him, carried a letter threatening self harm and indicating intent to return to Baltimore for extradition. White admitted forging Foster’s name and offered no resistance to extradition.

Baltimore Monttreal Que Montreal White W. C. Foster New York House Chicago Mr. Foster

Senate confirms a batch of judicial nominees across states

The Senate on July 20 confirmed Hugh W. Weir as chief justice of Idaho's Supreme Court, Roderick Rose as associate justice in Dakota, H. Berry as associate justice in Idaho, J. W. Ju as associate justice in Utah, J. H. Keatly as United States judge for Alaska, Elliott Sanford as chief justice in Utah, and Colonel Thomas L. Casey to be chief of engineers with rank of Brigadier general.

Senate Washington Hugh W. Weir Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Idaho Roderick Rose Dakota H. Berry Minnesota Idaho J. W. Ju Tennessee Utah J. H. Keatly Iowa United States Alaska Elliott Sandford New York Thomas L. Casey

National Teachers Association elects officers in San Francisco

The National Teachers Association elected officers for the coming year in San Francisco. A. P. Marble of Worcester Massachusetts was chosen president James H Canfield of Lawrence Kansas was named secretary and E B Hewitt of Normal Illinois was named treasurer. Vice presidents include W Sheldon of Massachusetts and F J Morgan of Rhode Island.

National Teachers’ Association San Francisco A. P. Marble Worcester Mass James H. Canfield Lawrence Kan E B. Hewitt Normal W. Sheldon Massachusetts F. J. Morgan Rhode Island

Governor's Day at South Framingham encampment reviewed

Governor Brackett and staff attended the Second Brigade drill review at South Framingham. Thousands of spectators watched the battalion on parade despite rain, with impressive volleys by the Fifth Regiment and praise for Colonel Bancroft’s command. A circulating arrest rumor was debunked by Captain Smith, confirming Sergeant William F. E. Smith left camp with a valid pass.

South FramincHam Brackett State Department Bancroft William FE. Smith Eighth Regiment FE. H. Smith Lynn South Framingham Smith

Imported Minister Decree Brings $1000 Penalty Against Church

In New York the United States Circuit Court overruled the Church of the Holy Trinity demurrer in the importation case of Revial pole arr en from England to preach under contract. A $1000 full penalty plus costs will be entered against the church, with an appeal likely to the Supreme Court. Frank Bateman of Stevens's woollen mill at Haverhill was badly injured yesterday in a belt accident. doctors hope for his recovery.

Ellsworth New York & New Haven Road Banfield Blaine New York United States Circuit Court Wallace Church of the Holy Trinity Revial Pole England United States United States Supreme Court Frank Bateman Stevens Haverhill

Wholesale Grocers Seek Sugar Margin Relief and Tariff Change

A New York convention of wholesale grocers from many cities met to secure a small profit margin in sugar handling. The sugar trust managers offered limited concessions if non trust refiners agreed not to run at full capacity. Non trust refiners appeared willing, but overall results are elusive as refineries run at full capacity. Grocers urge tariff equalization on sugars as the likely remedy to benefit consumers and counter refiners power.

New York Sugar Trust

Vote on the Mills bill faces aggregate amendments

Washington July 20 Republican leader Mr Reed said amendments to the tariff bill would be voted on collectively unless someone demanded a separate vote. Randall asked Sowden to pair and pledge a vote against the bill if present. Foran expected to abstain. The body of John H Brown, found dead at Maiden, to be exhumed for examination.

Washington Reed Randall Sowden Foran John H. Brown Maiden

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