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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1888

Page

5

They May Call Out Switchmen and Brakemen in Big Strike

Curiaco March 22 A night edition reports a new phase in the Chicago Burlington & Quincy strike likely involving a cross union move by brotherhoods and switchmen and brakemen. The dispute has cost the company over 1.1 million dollars and hit the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen for about 300 thousand.

Curiaco Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Portsville Penn Eastman Knights of Labor Chicago Dolph Keokuk Union Depot St. Peters Wiggins Car Company East St. Louis St. Louis

President Hints on Diplomatic Etiquette to Senator Frye

Washington March 22. The President sent a brief message to the Senate replying to Senator Frye’s March 16 resolution seeking copies of minutes and daily protocols from the fisheries treaty negotiations with Great Britain. The letter from Secretary of State is included, explaining the conference proceedings, the absence of stenographers, and that only the transmitted joint protocols are available to the Senate, with damages matter left for future settlement. T. F. Bayard respectfully submits.

Washington Senate Frye Great Britain Secretary of State United States British North American Charles Tupper Ottawa Behring Sea T. F. Bayard

Badeau Motley's Claims Attacked by Edward L Pierce

Edward L Pierce of Milton Mass denounces Badeau as a slanderer in the Grant memoirs controversy. He accuses Badeau of falsehoods about Motley and Sumner, notes Badeau waited for Motley's and Grants deaths to publish, and asserts Grant judged Badeau’s morals as mercenary. Pierce predicts eventual comeuppance for the accuser.

N. ¥. Evening Post General Grant Mr. Badeau Motley Sumner Grant Legation Edward L. Pierce Milton, Mass

Iowa Loan and Trust Company Debentures Promising Investment

The Iowa Loan and Trust Company deposits with its trustees for security of its 6 percent debentures only first liens on real estate and does not hold any second mortgages. Debentures are offered as worthy of careful attention, backed by long successful experience and good management. Freeeman A. Smith of 45 Milk Street can supply partner particulars.

Iowa Loan and Trust Company Freewean A. Smith Milk Street

Freight Train Wreck Kills Tramps in Barre Station

A Pennsylvania Railroad east bound freight derailed at Barre, fifteen coal and coke cars crashed into the station. A tramp was killed and a brakeman from Altoona lost both legs, likely fatal. Three tramps and two unknown boys are injured or buried under coke as crews clear debris amid extreme cold. The company faces heavy losses.

Huntingpon Penn Pennsylvania Road Barre Altoona

Signers of the Tariff Petition Questioned

Boston letters from March 1888 debate the tariff petition signatures. Amory argues that corporate officers sign as individuals with vested interests rather than representing stockholders, while defending corporate integrity and urging fair treatment. He recalls cotton manufactures’ tariff reductions in 1883 and urges prosperity tied to regional growth.

Advertiser Boston J. C New England Congress Hi. Amory

Death of Judge John W. Bacon Shocks Taunton Court

A sudden apoplexy in Taunton ended Judge John W. Bacon of the Massachusetts Superior Court. He collapsed after leaving court, was found unconscious, and died before a physician arrived. Born in Natick in 1818, Bacon served on the Municipal and Superior Courts and sat in the Massachusetts Senate. He leaves a widow, a daughter, and two sons. Burial will be in Natick. Speculation on his successor centers on Milton Reed, F A Gaskill, R R Bishop, C W Sumner, C C Conant, and Asa French.

Taunton John W. Bacon Superior Court Bacon Natick Mr. Bacon Harvard Bullock Municipal Court of Boston Claflin Massachusetts Senate Congregational Church Bristol County Milton Reed Fall River Worcester County F’. A. Gaskill R. R. Bishop C. W. Sumner Brockton C. C. Conant Franklin County Asa French Braintree

Guests of the Revere House Favor New European Plan

Guests at the Revere House praise the recently adopted European plan for its convenience and modern layout, highlighting efficiency and comfort during their stay.

Revere House

The Press as a Christian View of Journalism

The Rev A W Little of Portland spoke at St John the Evangelist on the press theme drawn from Daniel Many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased He urged balance in reporting urging fewer sensational crime tales and full reports of both political sides He warned Christians to read wisely skip passages and devote time to Bible history and fiction on Sundays avoid secular papers.

Church of St. John the Evangelist A. W. Little Portland Daniel Gutenberg Lowell Haverhill England the Times Boston New York

Insolvencies and Bank Suspension Reported Across Several States

F. X. LePage of Quebec, liabilities around 24000 with assets near 34000. Commercial National Bank of Dubuque, Iowa, suspended. Sprinfield Printing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, failed. Addie C. Morse, 48 Green Street Boston, insolvent. Cowing Bros 6 and 10 cent store Northampton Massachusetts insolvent. Thomas J. Peaks general store Charleston Maine failed. Boyd Bros provisions Manchester New Hampshire petitioned into insolvency.

F. X. LePage Dry Goods Quebec Commercial National Bank of Dubuque Sprinfield Printing Company Springfield Mass Addie C. Morse Green Street Boston Cowing Bros Northampton Thomas J. Peaks Charleston Boyd Bros Manchester N. H

Prospect House sale in Cambridgeport to Paine Furniture official

The Prospect House on Main Street Cambridgeport formerly run by Joseph Uhrig was sold yesterday to L. Shearer of Paine Furniture Company. The building will be enlarged refitted and turned into an apartment hotel. The sale was arranged by D. A. Buckley.

Prospect House Main Street Cambridgeport Joseph Uhrig L. Shearer Paine Furniture Company D. A. Buckley

Stock brokers clash over Gould stocks in stormy chat

In a terse exchange between Boston and New York brokers, the talk centers on Gould stock losses. One mocks the other for holding Gould shares, suggesting decent men quit the stock and let Jay and George gamble alone as storm yest quit possessions.

Boston Newark New York RB. B Jay George New York Stock Exchange

Marriages In This City Include Three Ceremonies

In this city, March 20, Gordon A Burleigh wed Lizzie E B Burleigh by Rev Brooke Herford. Also March 11 Stephen Lockner married Mary A Uwings by Rev 7 B Allen. And March 21 in Jamaica Plain Arthur Young wed Clara F Howland by Rev George M Boynton.

Burleigh Brooke Herford Gordon A. Burleigh Lizzie EB. Burleigh Lockner—Ewings 7. B. Allen Stephen Lockner Mary A. Uwngs Young—Howland Jamaica Plain George M. Boynton Arthur Young Clara F. Howland

Death notices from March events in multiple cities

Obituaries list numerous individuals with ages and residence from Revere to Cambridgeport. Names include Susan Copeland 87 in Revere, Clarissa Cushing 74 in South Scituate, Delia Cushman 67 in this city, and Dr. William Goldsmith 34 of Providence. Also noted are Eunice Hartwell 68 Somerville, Joshua Hodsdon 82, Delia Quigley 30, and Mary Redon 86 in South Boston, among others with dates ranging March 14 to 22. Funeral details mention Butler Hospital.

Copeland Revere Susan Copeland Cushing South Scituate Clarissa Cushing Cushman Delia Sawyer Julius Cushman Dpuveneck War's Elizabeth FP Duveneck Flinn West Chatham Edmund Flinn Freeman Thomas Goldsmith Providence William Bb. Goldsmith Butler Hospital Grady Charlestown Sarah Jeffrey Grady Hall New Vineyard James Hall Hartwell Somerville John Langley Loas Cambridge Alexander Loan Mitchell Medford Martha R. Mitchell Chelsea Alice Stillman Samuel Fr Cecil H. Mitchell Nadu Cambridgeport Catherine J. Naddy Parkler North Saugus Daniel Fernal Parker Quigley Delia Thomas Quigley Reardon Boston Maroh Mary Reardon Safford Frederick Howard Safford Salter Ansenada California Paul Percival Katharine Richard Henry Salter, Jr Sherman West Somerville David Nelson H. Sher Alch Scity Catherine Patrick Walch Sha

Straws From State Street Stock Market Dispatch

Market comments from State Street show strong buying in West End and Atchison while Missouri Pacific dipped to 73 1 2 but closed 2 1 2 higher. London wires note bullish American securities sentiment and traders watch iron and copper stocks as costs and earnings projections shift.

West End Atchison New York UL. L. White Wormser Flower Missouri Pacific Green & Bateman St. Paul New England London

Broadway and local venues schedule note

Park Theatre hosts McCann Opera Company with evening shows at 7 45. Hollis Street Theatre presents The Jill at 7 45. Boston Theatre offers Dolores at 7 45. Howard Athenaum screens Rentz Santley company at 8. Boston Museum offers The Bells of Haslemere at 8. Grand Opera House features Two Old Cronies at 7. Cyclorama 401 Tremont Street presents Battle of Bunker Hill while Cyclorama 541 Tremont Street shows Battle of Gettysburg.

Tremont Street Bunker Hill Gettysburg

Auction Sales Report for Saturday Morning and Afternoon

Fruit Horatio Harris holds 12 inch stocks at 11:30 a.m. Francis Henshaw & Co. offers 12 inch stocks at noon. Leonard & Co. conducts carpet sales at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. R. L. Aay & Co. posts 11:30 a.m. stock sale.

R. L. Aay & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Leonard & Co

The Bouport Epinion New Edition for Young People

An American author living in Tangiers writes a novel inspired by events in Morocco under American protection. The work uses Russia as stand‑ins for U S. figures. the narrative emphasizes incidents over politics. The publishers release a revised cloth bound edition with a new chapter for youth at 30 cents.

Morocco Tangiers Washington Russia United States J. P. T. Indranam T. D

Belief in the Bible Clear and Simple

A concise work outlining the grounds of Christian belief in the Bible. Written for accessible understanding. For sale by booksellers or post-paid from publishers. Includes addresses in New York and Boston for ordering.

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