21 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
1
About a hundred cotton tents for children at $1.00 with poles included and a similar number of linen tents at $1.50, poles included. Also striped awning lawn tent shown today and tents for campers and sportsmen. Tent circular with sizes and full descriptions available on request.
Two hammock qualities offered at the sale: regular standard full length priced at 1.59 and extra fine at 3.00 for buyers seeking top quality.
Baseball winners named New Yorks Washingtons Pittsburgs Detroits and Lowells and Lynns noted in a concise roundup reflecting standings and team mentions. The brief lists multiple city nicknames among the victors with no further context or dates provided.
The Freeman's Journal prints Archbishop Walsh's interview stating he did not consult bishops on the rescript and cannot say how it will be enforced. He argues the Pope supports the nationalist program, aims to aid its advance, and is hopeful about the Irish situation. He predicts an end to landlord oppression in coming winter even if Parliament acts this session.
June 20 Chicago. Delegates argue over Blaine's first ballot chances as California weighs its sixteen votes. Harrison gains momentum with prospects of three states solidly backing him, while Thurston and Ingersoll spark debate on speeches and strategy. Virginia factional fights mirror the broader contest as Sherman foes surge in credentials votes.
A Chicago speech by a Republican orator attacks President Cleveland as a strict constructionist who vetoes bills and pursues a Democratic, free trade policy. It alleges foreign influence, criticizes surplus rhetoric, and argues for protection to aid American labor, industry and national finance. The account covers the convention’s second day, rules debates, gavels, and remarks by Estee and Foster amid a heated party gathering.
Waterproof deal at two dollars, the agreement described as the best care kept, offered by Jornax Marsh and Co. The item is presented with emphasis on value and novelty, noting waterproof properties and potential uses in harsh conditions.
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour dismisses Irish resignation rumors as fictions. Zanzibar reports no confirmation of Henry M. Stanley's death. Iceland gales left 400 French fishermen dead and thirty vessels wrecked. Dillon's six month crimes act sentence upheld. he was imprisoned at Dundalk amid Commons sympathy. German amnesty terms align with royal proclamation. Mischke to England to notify Queen William. Carl Schurz returns to Berlin.
At the season’s last meeting of Cambridge’s Woman's Charity Club Mrs. Micah Dyer presided and spoke on aiding the finishing of the new Wars for Intemperate Women. A cornerstone will be laid this summer with Dyer as head of the work. A committee and reserve group were named to arrange details, and a silver trowel will be given to Mass. Over as a memento. Furniture and linen drives were planned, and Mars. Austin C Sperry was named the first honorary member before departing for California.
At midnight a fire destroyed an unfinished dwelling at 446 Atwell's avenue in Provence, damaging two adjacent houses. Loss estimated at 3000, covered by builders risk. adjoining properties may total 1300. Policeman Sheaton injured by a falling furniture piece. In Presque Isle, ME, steam shingle mills owned by E F E Wight burned at 1 am. origin unknown. Loss 7000 with 2000 insured.
The list records steamers arriving or sailing on June 18 to 20 across ports including Boston Baltimore New York Philadelphia London Liverpool Queenstown Kinsale and others. Vessels named include City of Alexandria Procid Brinlo Vertumnus Otreilly Ambrose and several origins such as Glasgow Boston Baltimore New York Jamaica Jamaica and Montreal.
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