27 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1888
Page
1
The ad touts boys suits with fast sells and low prices. It lists 100 Blue Cloth Sailor Suits for ages 4 to 12 at 1.17, 100 all wool Cheviot Suits for ages 4 to 12 at 2.78, and 200 long pants suits for ages 14 to 18 at 5.62. It notes 400 of 4000 suit varieties and advertises Chinese Sleeping Mats from 1.87 and claims first importation in the country.
New York June 26 report from the wholesale grocers convention shows John son chairing talks with sugar refiners to set equitable prices. Refiner cooperation expected if all regions join. Sub committees to confer with Boston and Philadelphia refiners. organizational committees formed. Debate over profit margins reveals most favor about five percent.
Washington reports a twenty four hour outlook starting 7 a.m. Wednesday June 27 for New England. Expect light to fresh westerly winds, slightly cooler, and fair weather across the region.
At Williams College in Williamstown on June 26 the Class Day program included the president FEJ Thomas address and G L Richardson of Troy N Y delivering the class oration. HH M Allen of Harpoot read the class poem before outdoor exercises at the gym. Trustees named James H White secretary and granted Dr Johnston a year’s vacation. a memorial address on Dr Markkins by Hon David Dudley Field was delivered at noon to a good audience.
A dated shipping bulletin lists arriving and departing vessels by port such as Baltimore London New York and Liverpool with origins including Bremen Hamburg Philadelphia and Montreal. Entries note ship names origins and destinations with June dates and occasional times, reflecting a routine maritime traffic update.
Niagara Falls dispatch reports Massachusetts delegation returning from Chicago traveling through Detroit and Niagara Falls. Delegates exhausted amid ticket lukewarm reception and public Harrison Morton campaign circles. Crowds, illuminations, and speeches mark arrival as Indiana veterans recall Civil War battles and express support for Harrison and Morton.
June 26 report from Spectator notes Congressman Boutelle faced sharp rebuke from Republican colleagues over a new plank added to the platform. Critics say the move harms them where German voters are strongest and may not boost Prohibitionist support. McKinley’s homecoming is praised, while Boutelle faces cold receptions and reproach.
The Republican National Committee met at the Grand Pacific and elected J. B. Clarkson permanent chairman and Samuel Fessenden permanent secretary. A seven member committee was formed to locate a New York headquarters and arrange preliminary details. A July 11 meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel was set to coordinate with the League clubs for a unified campaign plan involving over 4000 clubs and 500,000 voters.
June 26 in Indianapolis reports swelling crowds for General Harrison. Visitors include Vermont Massachusetts and Virginia delegates with escort by John C. New. A steady horn parade and open carriages greet arrivals to Harrison's house and depot arrivals. A Chicago train brings more delegates and visitors, while autograph seekers and relic hunters roam the crowd.
In Hartford on June 26 the Harrison and Morton nominations were warmly endorsed by Stratford Republicans. Flags flew at City Hall and Pratt & Whitney works, with a large ratification meeting led by F. A. Pratt. A 100-gun salute rang from Bushnell Park as a parade closed the evening amid widespread flag displays.
Montreal authorities arrest Charles A. Pitcher of the Union Bank Providence on a charge of bringing stolen money into Canada. He registered as J A Roberts, carried $18,000 in cash and drafts payable abroad, and allegedly offered $10,000 to a crook to help him board the Parisian bound for Liverpool and London Eny.
Notification committee and Democratic leaders from across the nation visited the White House to formally announce Grover Cleveland's unanimous renomination for a second term. General Collins spoke for the committee as Cleveland pledged allegiance to the party and the people, reflecting on past challenges and promising continued reform and stewardship.
The jury in the Ives street fire inquest ruled the blaze was started by Mrs Ulara Loperiah. The finding names a specific individual as the arsonist in the incident that prompted the inquest held in SaueM on June 26.
In Parliament on June 26 the censure motion on the Irish crimes act was defeated 366 to 273. Conservative Henry Chaplin and others attacked Gladstone and Dillon over plans of campaign and alleged misdeeds, while Nationalist William O'Brien defended tenant suffering and eviction figures. The debate echoed tensions over Ireland policy and land reform.
Berwyn June 26 The Reichstag opens with Prince Bismarck and many federal council members present. The president reads the throne speech reply praising Emperor William II and the federal government for uniting Germany and maintaining peace. The address is adopted unanimously and to be presented to the Emperor. Herr Von Boetticher closes the session with a message.
Fragmentary notice from Lynn dated June 26 1888 listing Schoomers A M Carlisle Raville Philadelphia and Martin L Smith of Philadelphia.
The Harvard Law School Association's second annual convocation featured Daniel H. Chamberlain of New York delivering the Abse Oration amid a formal business session. Officers, resolutions on voting rights for Law School alumni on Harvard's overseers, and a procession to Sanders Theatre preceded the address by Chamberlain lauding the university's growth and the school’s influence.
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