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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1888

Page

2

Bankers split on silver plank in Republican platform

A parade of Boston bank presidents decline public opinion on the silver coinage plank. Some defend Democratic policy, others oppose continued coinage, while several defer, citing study or neutrality. Leaders from National, Trust, and National banks weigh in with mixed views on silver and tariff policy.

State Street Bank J.S. Davis National Bank George S. Bullens Revere National Bank France Post Robert S. Covell National Eagle Bank George Ripley National Hide and Leather Bank John Cummings Shawmut National Bank Boston National Aaron Hobart Tremont National Bank Cleveland Republican Party Loring Blackstone National Bank Carleton Security National Bank Blanchard Metropolitan National Bank Necndwae National Bank Atherton New England National Bank Rust Lincoln National Bank Hart Mt. Vernon National Bank Isaac Pratt, Jr Atlantic National Bank Pratt Israel G. Whitney Merchandise National Bank United States Democratic Party Whitney Jacy William D. Forbes National Bank of Redemption Forbes Haman Allison Iowa John G. Wetherell Atlas National Bank A. H. Bean Hamilton National Bank Thomas P. Beal Second National Bank Caleb H. Warner National Bank of Commerce William T. Hart Continental National Bank William A. Rust The Freeman’ National Bank R. E. Demmon Howard National Bank F. A. Peters National Webster Bank

Bank Presidents Silent On Silver Plank Opinion

A reporter sought views from numerous bank presidents on the silver plank issue but most were unavailable or declined to comment. Several heads, including Dillaway of Mechanics National Bank and Allen of Central National Bank, wished time to think, while others were out of town or ill.

Ogreat Pe Dillaway Mechanics’ National Bank Charles Hi. Allen Central National Bank William H. Goodwin Eliot National Bank Robbins Faneuil Hall National Bank Arlington

Providence's Big Cove to be filled for new terminal facilities

Providence July 23 A city sub committee completed plans to fill in the cove for terminal facilities. A $450000 appropriation is set with bids to open tomorrow. The project widens a cove of about 1200 feet diameter to cover the Moshasuck and Woonasquatucket rivers, creating channels of 50 to 100 feet and a central across-the-cove fill. Contractors may bid for the entire job or separate portions including retaining walls.

Providence Sprcrau Woonasquatucket Moshasuck Cdve Union

Jackson election riots report urges dismissals

Senator Wilson of Iowa submitted the judiciary committee majority report on the Jackson Mississippi election riots. It concludes the black vote was suppressed by terrorism while some white league officials still held posts. District Attorney Harris resigned. Livingstone, Wilson, two mail clerks spared. Byron Lemly tied to the committee of one hundred. President Cleveland urged to dismiss offending officers.

Washington Wilson Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee Jackson Miss United States White League Harris Livingstone Internal Revenue Byron Lemly Cleveland

Elopement Shocks Great Falls as Paymaster Marries Wife

Great Falls Portsmouhh July 23 Great Falls Manufacturing Company paymaster Emery J Randall elopes with Mrs Juliet Worcester wife of William A Worcester The couple moved in high society Randall twenty years with the company rising from office boy to paymaster He is described as a favorite and Mrs Worcester is said to have inherited nearly 100000 from a Chicago stock broker uncle named Ricker the pair residing at the Great Falls Hotel for years with two daughters aged 18 and 14.

Portsmouhh N. H Great Falls Emery J. Randall Great Falls Manufacturing Company Juliet Worcester William A. Worcester Randall Worcester Great Falls Hotel Ricker Chicago

Sheridan's Condition Seen as Favorable Progress

In Nonquitt General Sheridan shows steady improvement over the past twenty four hours with increased food intake and a diet nearing normal health levels. He remains cheerful and recognizes visitors with a nod while reducing earlier irritability. no notable change reported in the evening bulletin.

Nowquiet Sheridan Nonquitt Fie

Levi M Bates in New York Faces 126000 Fast Judgment

Levi M Bates dry goods dealer at Sixth Ave and Twenty third St confessed judgment for 126268 after taking over Conkling Chivvis liabilities. First claim Mills 50016, second Bates note 56535, third claim 19712. Bates claims 250000 liabilities with sufficient assets to cover. Bates long prominent in city trade and politics, once linked to mayoral nominations. Trade shocked by failure attributed to high stock prices and Metcalf Bros loss. Bates previously led Bates Reed Cooley, liquidated in 1885 after success. Other brief notices include Plainville provisions firm E Butland closing liabilities 1600 assets 300 and Angier Bethel clothing not disclosed.

Levi M. Bates Sixth Avenue Twenty-third Street New York Conkling & Chivvis Daniel H. Mills Martha A. Bates Clatiin Bates Metcalf Bros. Beser Detroit Reading Dry Bates, Reed & Cooley E. Butland Plainville Mass William N. Angier Bethel

Cape Cod News Sold to Cape Cod Item Booms

The Cape Cod News is sold to the Cape Cod Item the live paper of the Cape. The Item thrives on strong Boston advertiser support and covers sixty four Cape villages making it highly entertaining.

Cape Cod Cape Boston Cape Villages

Dawes Attacks Treaty Over Fishery Pact Criticism

Washington reports Senator Dawes sharply critiquing the fishery treaty. He argued it risks discord and that its contents are unclear while accusing the administration of rushing it to the Senate. Senator Hoar and Evarts are cited on debate timing and Bayard quotes.

Washington Srecrar Senator Dawes Hoar Morgan Dawes Senate Bayard Baltimore Mr. Bayard Evarts

Dawes Opens Opposition to Fisheries Treaty in Senate

In open session the Senate debated the fisheries treaty with Britain. Dawes argued the 1783 title to northern waters and 1818 concessions failed to secure lasting peace, warning the agreement invites renewed conflict and urging reconsideration before ratification. Other senators pressed for negotiations and accountability. The session then moved to civil service matters and adjourned.

Washington Senate Dawes United States Mr. Morgan Mr. Dawes Georgia Alabama Great Britain Congress Navy Yard Pensacola Secretary of the Navy Sir Charles Tupper Sir Charles Charles Tupper Straits of Canso Canada Ambrose Shea Newfoundland Mr. Wyman Brooklyn Mordecai King’s Gate Bay of Chaleurs Baltimore Sun Bayard Gray Massachusetts Colorado Eye Teller Mr. Hoar Mr. Gray London Delaware England Stewart Dominion Evarts Hampton Gibson Myr

House Passes DC Bills and Telegraph Lines Conference

In Washington the House approved several District of Columbia bills and adopted the conference report on a Pacific railroad bill requiring separate telegraph lines. The conference agrees to Senate amendment relieving companies where lines already exist. The House adjourned at 3 25 PM.

Washington House District of Columbia Dockery Missouri Pacific Railroad

Proposals for Harness Substitutes Fort Leavenworth 1888

Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received at Fort Leavenworth Office of Assistant Quartermaster until 1 p.m. August 18 1888 for furnishing leather and other materials for harness manufacture for the year starting July 1 1888. Government may reject all. Preference to domestic and Pacific Coast production. Details from the office.

United States Military Prison Fort Leavenworth Kansas Pacific Coast James ’, Pope U.S.A Boston Mass Collector’s Office Customs Service Collector of Customs L. Saltonstall Customs

Executors Notice for Cornelia F. Booth in Boston

Clara L. Clark is named executrix of Cornelia F. Booth late of Boston Suffolk County deceased. She has taken on the trust with bonds. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors must pay to the executrix in Boston on July 9, 1888.

Massachussetts Suffolk Mary Maclenathan Boston George E. Curry Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Ellen Callanan Cambridge George M. Brooks J. H. Tyler Nery FE Alexander Johnston John Jephson Admy Maria L. Austin Mary C Morse Bringet Quinn James Quinn Adinr John Cgc. Praty RTO Tahoe Cornelia F. Booth Clara L. Clark Oston John W. Lawler Mary M. Lawler Admx

Multiple horses offered priced and described for sale

No. 34 a seal brown gelding six years old 15.4 hands weighs 1100 pounds sound and kind safe with cars easy saddler Nos 35 36 Niece pair chestnut Morgans mare and gelding six and seven years old raised Keene New Hampshire owned by a Quincy gentleman. No 87 Ray Knox Nellie mare five years old 1085 pounds fast walker well broken, open-gaited. No 38 Bonniere bay gelding six years Kentucky 16 hands 1075 pounds road horse acclimated. No 39 Patchen Wallace nine years 16 hands 1130 pounds road and safe for a lady. No 40 Honesty light gray nine years 16 hands 1100 pounds used by local gentleman and wife. No 41 Bay gelding eight years 15.8 hands 76 pounds trotted mile 2 29 sired by Red Wilkes. No 42 Morrill black gelding ten years sound and road ready 15.2 hands 1000 pounds. No 43 Bay Sbob buggy and harness eight years 1000 pounds sound and kind in harness.

W. P. Balch Portland Street Charley Kohin Goddard Bean Niapliewood Kentucky Peter Monarch Ben George Wilkes Mambrino Paichen Fk. F. French & Co Hill of Concord George Young Black Pilot Rockland Beacon Park Messenger Duroe Hiram Drew Riley Baich Grover C Lowell Henry Richardson Fred Susie Graybird Confidence Ethan Allen Boston Mary Arlington Maine Napoleon Ppair Brown Celdings Phil Sheridan New York State Pure Morgan Lady Fields Goufrey M. Pachen Free Killy Moland Roland General McClellan Carwine Prince Cambridge Belle Fanny John B Keene N.H Quincy Ray Knox Nellie North Bucksport Bonniere Superior Bay Wallace Red Wilkes Morrill Smith Roxbury John Linrards Alstel Ss Lambert Vermont Abe Gideon Esili Robert Bonner, Jr Comet Morgan John ‘Yrout Mystic Park Britz Saco Kay Pacer Tennessee Fannie Carter Northampton Fancy Aristos Daniel Lambert Landanu Brewster & Co Jacob Dunnell John Smith Rim Lyndonville Firefly Morgan Prince Moyal Bay Road

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