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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1888

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Emperor’s Mind Active as Artificial Feeding Prolongs Life

Porspam June 13 report notes Emperor remains mentally alert and plans work despite illness. Doctors use a tube for cream and whiskey nourishment after a local disease affects the esophagus, with a tampon canula connecting larynx and esophagus. King of Sweden visited. telephone service between Potsdam and Berlin halted.

Mackenzie Sweden Charlottenburg Risin Bardeleben Potsdam Berlin

General Sheridan In Favourable Condition Reports

Latest bulletins from Washington report General Sheridan sleeping naturally most of the day. Pulse 100 to 106, respiration steadier, nourishment sufficient, no cough annoyance. June 14 12 30 a m says he continues to improve and aides expect a good night for the sick man. He has slept most of the time since the 9 o'clock bulletin and coughs but little.

Washington Sheridan

Blaine letter denial fuels 1888 nomination rumors

June reports from Pirrspurc to Chicago claim Blaine sent no condition on accepting the presidency and opposed using his name. Jones, Blaine aide, says no new letter exists. Blaine favors Sherman in view of a GOP ticket. Pittsburgh Leader scoffs at Sherman successor talk amid Florence letter chatter.

Pirrspurc Penn Leader F. Jones Republican National Committee Chicago James G. Blaine Blaine John Sherman Ohio Republican Party Sherman Wasu Hindon Sprcrat Pittsburg Grant Garfield Porttaxp Sprcran Florence Jones

Weather Warming and Fair, Mixed Crime Note

Warmer fair weather described with no precipitation. An unsuccessful break in occurred at the wholesale furnishing goods store of Cleveland Brown and Co at No L Otis Street, indicating minor local crime activity. The reference to Page 8 suggests continued coverage elsewhere.

Cleveland, Brown & Co Otis Street

Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York

Washington reports a 24 hour forecast starting June 14 at 7 am with light to fresh southerly winds. Expect warmer fair weather followed by light rains in New England and eastern New York.

Washington New England New York

Episcopalians Convene Admit Pawtucket and Auburn Churches

Providence June 13 The diocesan convention admitted a Pawtucket church and an Auburn church to membership and voted to meet next year in All Saints Memorial Church. John W. Angell was reelected treasurer and Rev. S. H. Webb registrar. Committees were named and the divorce subject referred to a special committee for report next session. The canons matter was postponed with adjournment sine die.

Providence The Episcopal Church Pawtucket Auburn All Saints’ Memorial Church John W. Angell S. H. Webb Missionary Enrollment Fund Church Building Fund Henry Bassett General Assembly Bishop Clark W.N. Rosey Messrs E. D. Bassett E. S. Babbitt C. B. Farnsworth

Intercolonial conference urges imperial treaty on Chinese immigration

The New South Wales inter colonial conference met on June 13 and passed a resolution to appeal to the imperial government for a China immigration treaty akin to the U S agreement. They also resolved to abolish the Chinese poll tax and repeal the tonnage tax on vessels bringing Chinese to the colonies if such a treaty is concluded, while restricting travel between colonies to passport holders.

Syongy Intercolonial Conference On United States China

Army officers reassigned after duty changes and leave

Washington June 13 Captain Julius E Quentin Fourteen Infantry found incapacitated by a retiring board is ordered to report home and letter to the adjutant general First Lieutenant James Parker Fourth Cavalry granted one month leave Second Lieutenant James A Cole Sixth Cavalry assigned as professor at University of Wisconsin relieving Luigi Lomia First Artillery and A C Sharp Twenty second Infantry relieved from duty at Wooster Ohio ordered to return by July 1

Washington Julius E. Quentin James Parker Fourth Cavalry James A. Cole Sixth Cavalry Universit of Wisconsin Luigi Lomia A.C. Sharp Twenty-second Infantry University O

Comfort and Coolness With English Serge Suit Sale

A hot city day finds comfort in proper attire. The ad touts an imported English Serge Suit for comfort coolness neatness and economy, promising superior market value and urging purchase.

Gentleman’s suit selection and low prices advertised

A clothing ad touts a gentlemen’s suit as a staple with no complaints from buyers. It lists thin Flannels, Bur lingtons, Middlesex, Assabets, Slaters, and other suits at low rates. Over a hundred cassimere varieties are offered including Sawyer Woollen Co. Suits at 9.87 and Edward Harris Suits at 11.87, urging shoppers to review before summer purchases.

Burlingtons Middlesex Assabets Slaters Cassimeres Sawyer Woollen Co Edward Harris

Tarine moth bags for packing furs and woollens

G. W. Simmons & Co announces bulk sale of tarine moth bags at 25 85 and 50 cents each by size. Boston address 82 to 44 North Street.

North St Boston

Beaver Brook Station Damaged-Slight Fire at Watertown- Elsewhere

Fire departments rushed to multiple blazes including the Beaver Brook station on the Fitchburg railroad in Watertown and the Harvard Mills picker room. Minor damage reported at Beaver Brook. Harvard Mills damage about 150 dollars.

Beaver Brook Watertown Waltham Spreerau Fitchburg Harvard Mills Union Market Brooklyn N. Y Myrtle Avenue New BroptForp Mass Carr’s

Stonewall Jackson Monument Unveiled in Fredericksburg

The Stonewall Jackson memory monument was unveiled in Fredericksburg Virginia today with ceremonies. Governor Lee gave a brief address and Senator Daniel delivered the main oration before a large crowd from across the state.

Stonewall Jackson Fredericksburg Lee Daniel

How Jay Gould Is Feeling

Winfield Kansas June 13 Jay Gould and party were driven about the city today. Gould appeared in good spirits and fair health, laughing at stories of serious illness. Dr Munn his family physician said the only ailment is slight nervous mood and need of rest. He told a reporter I am feeling pres ene erie...

Jay Gould Winfield Kan Gould Munn

Hat Ad Claims Jor pAN Marsh Co. Style

An old advertisement touts a hat called “Our Dersy” priced at 175 dollars, sold exclusively by Jor pAN, Marsh & Co., described as the most stylish gentleman's hat ever manufactured.

Jorpan, Marsh & Co

Blaine Carnegie Party Arrives in Lincoln for Stopover

The Blaine Carnegie party reached Lincoln this afternoon and are lodged at the Saracen's Head. Blaine, in splendid health, ignores newspapers and letters. He showed no interest in the Times cablegram about Irish World's nomination demands. Tomorrow's run will head to Doncaster, about forty miles. The party plans to attend service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday.

London Blaine-Carnegie Lincoln Grantham Blaine Times Doncaster Durham Cathedral

Parnell Hosts London Dinner Honoring Irish Colleagues Abroad

In London on June 13 Mr Parnell held a dinner for colleagues recently jailed in Ireland. OBrien was absent. Parnell praised allies for effectively breaking the back of the coercion act. Balfour criticized for leniency toward imprisoned Irish MPs. Dillon praised the papal rescript and Irelands Catholic loyalty, while Parnell toasted America and Australia, asserting American solidarity with Ireland.

London Parnell Ireland O’brien Balfour Dillon Rome America Australia

King Humbert honors Gladstone at university ceremony

General foreign notes from Boroana and London report King Humbert presiding at university degree conferral with applause for Gladstone. Notables receiving degrees include Mommsen Burley Lowell Spencer and Renan among others.

Montgom ery Light Guards Visit Hartford and Banquet

The Montgomery Light Guards Veteran Association of Boston visited Hartford, toured sites, and paraded with the Hillyer Guard. They attended a banquet at Allyn Hall with toast master Alderman McGovern, Mayor Root welcomed, and many toasts honored the Old Flag, U S, state leaders, and local groups. The evening featured a promenade concert and a reception, before plans to depart for Brooklyn to attend the Putnam statue unveiling.

Hartford Conn Montomery Light Guards Veteran Association of Boston Hillyer Guard Allyn Hall Alderman McGovern Root Flanagan O’brien United States Patrick Donahue Boston Pilot Lock Putnam

Congregational Conference Opens in Pawtucket Rhode Island

The Congregational conference in Pawtucket Rhode Island opened with the state of religion report accepted. Woonsocket chosen for autumn meeting. Rhode Island Home Missionary Society charter changes recommended and adopted. Discussion on winning youth and amusing them explored by Rev Harriman. Reports read and officers elected including Rowland Wazard as president and Alexander McGregor as secretary. Salary decision for State missionary Woodworth left to directors. Conference adjourned for dinner.

N. H. Harriman J. W. Colwell J. J. Woolley Rhode Island Missionary Society Alex McGregor L.S. Woodworth Rowland Wazard W. W. Hoppin T. Thayer D.D F. F. Emerson Alexander McGregor Edwin Barrows Vic J. G. Vose H. A. Stevens James H. Lyon H. A. Blake T. Laurie H. W. Wilkinson W. E. ‘Tolman H. J. Wells John McAuslan Thomas K. Stockwell Gilbert A. Phillips Woodworth

Fears for schooner William Deming off New Brunswick

The Mary C. from Rockport for New York arrived disabled in St. Joan. In fog last Monday she was struck on the bow by the William Deming of Calais. No word has been heard from the Deming and it is feared she and her crew have sunk.

William Deming St. Joan N. B Mary C Bennett Rockport New York Calais Mary William Deiming

Reception to Governor General in Quebec City

Several thousand attended the reception to Governor General Stanley with the city council and clergy present. The mayor spoke in English and French, the governor replied in both languages, and the vice regal party was escorted to the citadel by cavalry amid cheers. The party will stay a week before traveling to the Metapedia fishing grounds.

Quebec Stanley Metapedia

Reid denies Blaine letter to Foraker on nomination

New York reports from Columbus that Whitelaw Reid advised Governor Foraker that Blaine would not refuse the nomination if offered and to accept second place, but Reid's secretary, on his authority, denies the letter and calls the report a fabrication.

New York Columbus Foraker Whitelaw Reid Blaine Reid Whitney Cleveland Anothe Navy Department

Liberal conference sermon at Essex South Church

Large attendance at the Essex Liberal conference meeting in Beverly's South Church. Rev. John Tunis of Norwell read an essay on Church Militant followed by a discussion. Rev. S C Beane of Newburyport spoke on missionary work in New England and Rev. F B Mott of Salem preached on Christian Realities.

Beverly Essex John Tunis Norwell Church S.C. Beane Newburyport New England F. B. Mott Salem

One Anarchist Victim Dies in Haymarket Aftermath

Curcaco June 13 Policeman Timothy Sullivan who was shot in the thigh during the Haymarket riot and later suffered blood poisoning has died today.

Curcaco Timothy Sullivan Haymarket

What Murat Halstead Says About Sherman and Delegates

Chicago dispatch reports Murat Halstead editor of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette states Ohio will back Sherman, with Foraker leading the state. He notes Blaine’s exit, New York’s delegates leaning toward Alger, and warns against a Gresham nomination due to potential Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin backlash. He recalls past Bristow and Blaine maneuvering as cautionary precedent.

Chicago Sherman Blaine Ohio Whitelaw Reid William Waller Phelps Charles Emery Smith Plumed Knight Harrison Phelps New Jersey Gresham Cleveland Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Bristow Cincinnati Hayes Mr. Bristow

Blaine Friends and Gresham Supporters Rally in Chicago

Strong Blaine sentiment among national Republican convention delegates in Chicago. Gresham headquarters buzzes as Indiana and New York factions organize, with figures like Frazer and Porter backing nominees. Farwell of Illinois travels via Pittsburg en route to Chicago for remarks.

Chiago Ill Blaine Gresham Indiana New York Gresham Rooms Chicago General Alger Robert T. Frazer Detroit Harrison Albert K. Porter Indianapolis

Believe Blaine Nominated a Chicago Maneys Position

The Augusta Republican council gleeful after a tight fight over the independent wing of the party, while Chairman Manley faces party foes in Portland. Maine delegates head to Chicago with noncommittal mood as Blaine’s candidacy dominates.

Blaine Willie Chicago Maney Augusta Spectau Bangor Blaine Maine Bismarck Manley Scottish Hills Depew Allison

Flax and Hemp Interests Testify Before Senate Tariff Panel

Washington news from Washmeron June 13 reports Alfred R. Turner Jr. and associates from the American Flax and Hemp Spinners and Growers Association to press retention of the current duty on flax raw materials and discuss political implications for free raw materials theories and possible cabinet and governor race rumors involving Secretary Whitney while Civil Service plans await final approval and a July 1 implementation.

Washmeron Sprciau Senate Tariff Committee Alfred R. Turner, Jr American Flax and Hemp Spinners and Growers’ Association George H. Fair Andover William Allen New York J. S. Coy Newark N.J Abraham Bently New Brighton Penn Turner

President approves bill to create department of labor

The President signed into law a measure to establish a new department of labor. The action formalizes federal oversight of employment policy and workplace regulation, with aims to coordinate job training, labor standards, and worker protections nationwide.

Department of Labor

Irish National League Adopts Resolutions in Cleveland

The Irish National League of America executive committee in Cleveland on June 13 approved resolutions renewing fidelity to the parent league and endorsing its declarations. It proposes a national convention likely in January, urges renewed activity, and directs funds to flow through national treasurer Rev. Charles O'Reilly in Detroit to support Ireland's self government efforts.

Cleveland Irish National League Irish National League of America Irish Nationa League Ireland Friends of Ireland League Charles O'Reilly D.D Detroit Mich

Steamers Arrive and Depart From Ports in Early June

A list of steamships arriving or departing various ports including Reston Havre Havana Halifax Glasgow and New York with routes such as Palermo to Port Antonio Montreal to Hull Bremen to Hamburg and Montreal to Montreal. Ships named include Jontiac Olivocs Yedimanddaie Aviona Stag Concordia Nestorian and Wisconsin.

Reston Jontiac Palermo Marmion Port Antonio Kastrup Dune II Castle Hill Coosaw Havre Olivocs Montreal Orneaux Yedimanddaie New Orleans A. London Aviona Main Isaltimore Bremen Scilly Stag Hamburg Faber Point Concordia Glasgow Cane Rosier Nestorian London Sisohns Caspian Baltimore Halifax Liverpool Havana City of Alexandria Mexico New York Wisconsin Antwerp Guido Dage Gibraltar Pune Intrepid Lush State of Alabama Mediterranean Boston Ethiopia Harlepwools Cooaw Stockholm City St Hnts Bermuda Manhattan

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