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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1888

Page

5

Secretive Tariff Bill Details Surface in Senate Debate

Washington July 26 Special Democrat senators say the Republican tariff bill is being kept in close secrecy. Key supporters Allison Aldrich and Hiscock guard details while hearings occur with some New Jersey manufacturers. The article notes expected rate changes on worsteds and wool, potential duty shifts, and a pending two week wait before full committee reporting.

Washumndton Allison Aldrich Hiscock McPherson New Jersey Ways and Means Committee House Senate Folger Sherman Treasury Finance Committee

The Weeklies Post Advertises Broad Republican and Economic Content

The Weekly Post outlines its content including banker comments on the silver plank in the Republican platform, views on free whiskey, manufacturer opinions on raw materials taxes, Lodge misstatements exposure, Mills tariff bill actions and reductions, war tariff tables, foreign and Washington news, book reviews, The Times’ notes, scientific commentary, chess notes, financial reviews, current prices, and vessels in port, priced at three cents a copy or one dollar yearly.

Week&ly Post Boston Taverner United States

Judson, the Missionary Centenary Service in Malden

The centennial birth anniversary of Adoniram Judson, Burmah missionary, will be celebrated at First Baptist Church Malden on August 9. Rev. J Nelson Lewis will give an address of welcome. others including Rev. Edward Judson D D Rev Georga and Boardman D D and longtime acquaintances are slated to speak. An original hymn by Rev S F Smith D D and an original poem by Hon H B Washburne will be performed.

Lapres Misses and children's russet shoes advertised

A brief notice lists Lapres selling misses and children's russet colored shoes at 469 Washington Street Mose.

Lapres Mose Washington Street

Civil service decision upholds Boston collector on inspector rules

Washington civil service commission sustains Collector Saltonstall in interpreting customs rules 4 and 5. Certification for a day inspector vacancy should come from the day inspector list by grade, while night inspectors must be eligible for promotion. Night inspectors may be promoted to day inspector. transfers and appointments noted for Navy office staff changes.

Civil Service Commission Washington Saltonstall Port of Boston Customs Service Commission Joan H. Oberly Nicholas Broughton Naval Office Collector’s Department Ned D. Webber

Judge Brewer ruling boosts market optimism and rail policy debate

The market reacted strongly to Judge Brewer's injunction ruling that a state or its commissioners cannot cap rates, framing a bullish mood as brokers and investors expect higher quotations. The piece notes large trades, international interest, and the broader impact on mining, finance, and railroad development, with focus on Franklin mine signals and London appetite for U.S. property.

London Messrs. Wormser & Co Manitoba Judge Brewer Mississippi Cave

Army Orders Reported From Washington July 26

Pay master Daniel R. Larned granted leave for one month from Aug 8. Major J. H. Gilman granted leave for one month and twenty days with permission to go beyond sea. Second Lieutenant Edward G. C. Or Twenty Second Infantry granted six months extension of leave on surgeon's certificate.

Washington Daniel R. Larned J. H. Gilman Edward G. C. Or Twenty-Second Infantry

Swedish Organizes Public Meeting in Boston on Tariff Protest

About 50 attendees formed the Swedish Independent Political Club in Wadman Hall to protest Senator Hoar's fisheries speech and discuss aiding naturalization. John F Gunnarson named president. others named as officers. A second meeting will draft a constitution with English and Swedish speeches planned.

Hoar Boston Wadman Hall Tremont Stret E. Danielson John F. Gunnarson Senator Hoar Fisheries N. Masen John Ff. Holmberg J. A. Astberg Nicholas Peterson M. C. Adelof Simon Robin P. Christenson Alban Andrew Gunnarson

Tariff Reform and Mills Bill Debate From a Brockton Manufacturer

The letter from Hon. W. L. Douglas of Brockton argues for tariff reform and the Mills bill, contending high protection lowers consumption and wages. He asserts a 5 percent tariff cut boosts demand, employment, and prices for goods, while shielding rich from loss and aiding workingmen through increased production and lower costs.

W. L. Douglas Brockton Harrison White House Republican Party of Democratic Party Mills Treasury Washington Republican Party Congress Pennsylvania

Tariff Debate Echoes in Brockton Letter

W L Douauas of Brockton Mass argues for lower tariffs to spur employment and growth. He cites New Jersey pottery wages at eight dollars weekly, higher than local shoemakers, and claims protection reduces wages. He urges removing duties on manufactured boots and materials to boost U S industry and output.

Europe Pennsylvania New Jersey Brockton W. L. Douauas Mass

Home Market Club Pushes Republican Tariff Bill Reform

Secretary Radclyffe reports to Senator Hoar that the Home Market Club urges the Senate to draft and pass a tariff bill to reduce the surplus, revise and simplify tariffs, and oppose the Mills bill. The club wants Republican leadership to originate legislation aiding business and industry and to act against undervaluations.

Home Market Club Radclyffe Hoar Senate Committee Massachusetts Finance Committee Senate

Political shifts and local campaign clubs reported

The Record notes rapid campaign document releases yet the first Chicago platform issue fades. Ward 17 colored voters form Harrison and Morton club. John Casneau presides, Joseph Clare secretary. State committee leaders discuss Democratic campaign plans with Young Men's Democratic Club. East Cambridge Workingmen's Protective League to meet with speakers named. Ward 19 association forms Cleveland and Thurman Guards backing Fallon for Senate. Chelsea Republicans elect officers. Swift to tour stamp issue. revised Chicago platform with temperance resolution issued. Boutelle resolution noted.

Chicago State Committee Ward 17 Harrison and Morton Club John F. Casneau Joseph H. Clare Young Men’s Democratic Club Workingmen’s Protective League of East Cambridge Harugari Hall Messrs. P. O’ Neil Larkin Boston A. Marnighan Frank M. Ferris Michael Corcoran Cambridge H. H. Atwood M. J. Murray Fitchburg James Winston William J. Dowd Somerville Ward 19 Independent Democratic Association Cleveland and Thurman Guards Thomas JF. Fallon Republican City Committee of Chelsea Rufus S. Frost Arthur K. Champlin Ivory R. Allen Franklin O. Barnes John M. Plummer Charles A. Smith Elmer L. French George M. Stearns Philip A. Guelpa General Swift Republican State Committee Temperance Dyer Prohibition

Peabody Seeks New Reservoir and Roofed Water Works

Special dateline Prabnopy July 26 reports a push for a larger reservoir tied to the water works with a roof over the existing tank to improve water quality. The Buxton Hill reservoir has been cleaned for the first time since construction. Assessors list Peabody’s total valuation at 6 818 750 with real estate 4 611 000 personal estate 2 207 750 gains and losses noted. polls 2485 with a 161 loss.

Buxton’s Hill

Amusements Listings at Boston Theatres

The evening shows include Monte Cristo Jr at Boston Museum, Mikado at Oakland Garden, Battle of Gettysburg at Cyclorama, Promenade concert at Music Hall, Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion at Horticultural Hall, and The Last Days of Pompeii at Pompeian Amphitheatre with 7:45 start times.

Oakland Garden Tremont Street Gettysburg Music Hall Horticultural Hall Jerusalem Pompeii Monte Cristo, Jr America ATTI Marietta Nash

Marriages In Chelsea and Nearby Areas

Notices list multiple weddings conducted in Chelsea and nearby churches. Frank M. Bacon wed Boneta LE Rood in Chelsea on July 25. William Denne of Deal England married Minnie Whitney in the Church of the Advent. Pitt Fremont Leland wed Helen Gates in Chelsea on July 22. Henry F. Strout wed Alice J. Mayers in this city on July 9.

Helenates Strout Mayers D. Bradley Henry F. Strout Alice J. Mayers

Death notices from Reading to Kankakee list varied obituaries

Death notices dated July report multiple individuals across towns including Reading, Boston Highlands, Cohasset, Newton Highlands, Cambridge, Dorchester, East Boston, Cambridgeport, Charlestown, North Brighton, Cambridgeport, Westboro, Mainewood, Newton, Kankakee. Names include Samuel F Atwood aged 32 9 months George Crowningshield 85 M R Gately Margaret A Giles Willie C Green Thomas Griffith Thomas H Hamilton Charles D Hardy Ellen Hines Elvira A Hutchinson Thomas F Joyce Kate Maguire Joseph H Mason Andrew M eney Arthur Leslie John Theodore Taylor Mary Elizabeth White widow of John C White U S A. Funeral notices vary. several services pending.

Grif Boston Hutchinson Elvira A George N. Hutchinson Joyce Charlestown Thomas F. Joyce Maguire North Brighton Kate Thomas Lizzie Maguire Mason Cambridgeport Joseph H. Mason Ronesos Westboro Andrew Meeney

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