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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1887
Page
1
A taunting message threatens jetty crew after washing them with Pyle's Pearline to appear pure. The speaker vows to maintain color or resort to drilling and fighting, signaling a potentially violent dispute and intimidation.
A White House statement denies any ownership or interest by the President in land in Chautauqua County New York and says he never lost money on real estate. It notes only minimal holdings, including a Buffalo lot and an Erie county farm retained for legal services. Contrast with bank reserve agent appointments and Navy design decisions.
In Dorchester Bay the Teaser challenges the Mabel in the fourth class regatta. Measurer Davenport rules Teaser at 21 ft 4 in disqualifying it for over 21 feet, giving Mabel a walk over. Teaser finishes three minutes behind.
Brazilian market shows resilience with prices higher than New York while panicked locals doubt a Brazil syndicate fueled the bull move. Firms that suspended discuss hopeful resumption but with no statements on current status. Closing prices up 125 points on average, total sales 209 000 bags. O Donohue and Crossman credited with stabilizing large firms during the panic.
Washington June 14 for twenty four hours from seven a m Wednesday June 15 southerly winds give warmer fair weather for Maine while the rest of New England and eastern New York may expect southeasterly winds fair weather and slight temperature changes yacht prizes York Hallifax cup valued at 750 for first place with 850 purse subscribed second and third prizes also promised in jubilee race in harbor
The Blue and the Gray are to clasp hands at the Lee Post of Virginia reception this week with G A R and W R orders exceeding previous seasons. A new illustrated G A R Catalogue is published this season detailing prices illustrations and samples and can be sent to correspondents upon request.
Th in suits and linen suits coat and pants sell at five dollars. Cotton suits priced at one fifty. Flannel suits eight to ten dollars and imported English serge suits eight eighty seven cents. Agents misfits consist of goods returned for various reasons. over a hundred made to order are offered at large discounts. Visit 32 to 44 North Street Boston to browse.
This morning's news reports a broke wheat clique with prices falling and several large Chicago and Milwaukee firms failing. The coffee panic ends with Balti more firms profiting from the bull collapse while President Cleveland's real estate losses are denied.
In Concor d, New Hampshire, June 14, the Legislature elected William E. Chandler U S Senator for the unexpired Pike term on a strict party vote. Chandler won big in the House with 165 to 136, while the Senate followed with 15 to 9 in favor, amid mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans about party unity and future implications.
New York on June 14 Henry George says he has not heard of a plan for him and Dr McGlynn to run for the State Senate. He has not talked about it or thought of it and believes Dr McGlynn has not either. He does not think either would hesitate to accept if offered.
A speaker said the United Labor party would introduce a bill in the next Legislature to abolish all taxes except those on land and predicted that many prominent men would join their cause by next year, working with them.
London June 14 The jubilee yacht race around Great Britain and Ireland started with the Prince of Wales signaling from Southend. Starters include Genesta Aline Sleuthhound Dawn Dauntless Mabel Volante Atlantie Gwendolin Bridesmaid and Helene as a brilliant channel scene unfolds. The fleet spread into the Thames estuary with fog delaying royal plans to attend a dinner in Harwich. It was uncertain where the yachts lie now though Mabel led early with Genesta and Dauntless in pursuit.
Salem reports five working fires and three still alarms within six hours. Major blazes destroyed E C Mack tannery and Mason street shop with $5000 loss, and South Danvers Oil Works where a boiling oil tank exploded and no insurance covered $15000. Glidden's sausage factory and Lafayette street lanterns suffered fire damage. significant injuries and arrests followed as flames and smoke disrupted the city. Nearby Lynn also faced multiple hay fires and a National Dispatch car blaze, totaling around $200 in losses.
Last night at Lasell Seminary in Auburndale a large company of students and friends gathered for a reception given by Professor Charles D. Bragdon and his wife. Guests arrived under Chinese lanterns as music filled the air, with the host and preceptress Miss J Chamberlain among the notable attendees. The evening featured social chat, refreshments in the dining room, and an exhibition of European art collected by Bragdon. Alumni are to hold a business meeting today followed by a 4 o’clock supper.
June 14 Chicago Board of Trade opens amid panic as July wheat plunges from 83% to 74% cents with brief rallies. Banks, margins, and several firms announce forced closings while traders fear runs and note widespread selling. Minneapolis and New York markets report record volumes and nervy declines.
Lynn dispatch notes two races at Franklin Trotting Park Saugus on June 17. Entries in the 2 29 class include C H Hadley Stoneham br g Peter M P Langley Lynn br m Hope mont 8 P Miles Lynn b g Honest Lyon J A Snow Lynn g m Sadie 8 A Richardson Malden br g Chinaman A Richardson Malden br m Lady Brooks. In the 2 35 class for a 100 purse the entries feature Charles Robbins Boston br g Texas Jack F Casey East Boston br g Frank Martin George Young East Boston b g Little Don.
A list of riders including Woodbury of Saugus and Sweetser of Lynn with Johnnie Snow Lynn and Franklin P. Clark among others. Horses were scheduled to run at 2 o'clock.
The House of Commons debated the coercion bill with Dr Commins urging omission of a clause empowering the lord lieutenant to act against associations disrupting law. Sir William Harcourt warned the phrasing could target anti vaccination groups, while Mr Balfour defended government Irish policy and faced derisive cheers from Parnellites. Morley criticized Balfour's stance as dangerous to parliamentary stability.
Charlestown Democrats fill Baldwin street schoolhouse to denounce the city committee for excluding their duly elected Ward 4 delegation and seating rival contenders. Leaders voiced charges of manipulation, pledged loyalty to Doherty and reform, and adopted unanimous resolutions in support of excluded Ward 4 Democrats.
New York on June 14 broker Charles H. Field was accepted as bonds man for Rollin M. Squire former public works commissioner replacing Martin Bb. Brown who did not wish to continue. Mr. Squire will now proceed with his planned trip to Europe.
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