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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1888

Page

5

Republican deadlock and Blaine questions in 1884 race

Washington May 18 The Republicans struggle to select a presidential candidate with Blaine as the likely front runner. Some fear a dramatic but wavering nomination, while others push for a united Massachusetts plan. Senate agenda focuses on tariff bills and open proceedings on a fishery treaty. Supreme Court justices met Saturday to decide telephone appeal cases with a Monday decision anticipated.

House Washington Territory Senate Supreme Court

President and Mrs Cleveland plan quiet country life at Oak View

The President and Mrs Cleveland arranged to take possession of Oak View early last week but hosted Rev and Mrs Wood of Germantown at the White House delaying their move. Mrs Cleveland seeks country life for rest with books sewing garden and dairy. He has two summer engagements including Germantown for a 250th anniversary and Decoration Day in New York and Brooklyn. He will visit the Manhattan Club on June 1 and denied a formal invitation to the Canadians celebration in Vermont.

Cleveland Oak View Wood Germantown White House Washington Penn Presbyterian Church Charles Wood Washington Dees Philadelphia Nashua N. H

Maine Republicans push Cleaves slate in Portland caucus

Portland May 13 The Cleaves delegates chosen at the Portland Republican caucus are set to enter the state convention June 12 with aims to defeat Burleigh. They plan to pack delegates from the region and report in force. Marble, Hamlin, and Blaine factions stir intrigue as Prohibition and Democratic figures jockey for position with talks of Neal Dow and Clinton B. Fiske.

Cleaves Kennebec Journal Bangor Whig Burleigh Governor Marble General Cleaves Hannibal Hamlin Marble Maine Befans Hamlin Blaine Blaineites Neal Dow Clinton B. Fiske Sheriff Baker Belfast

Yale Fence Protest Roars as Alumni Defend Historic Boundary

New Haven May 13 Yale alumni students and graduates mount a mass protest to stop removing the two railed Yale fence for a new recitation hall at Chapel and College streets. More than 1500 alumni weigh in with letters praising the fence as a symbol of democratic Yale culture.

New Haven Yale Chapel College Streets New York Woodman William A. Durrie Jersey City William H. Palmer Providence R. I George R. Carrington NEW York Herald Henry A. Chittenden, Jr Joan C. Hollister

Free Rides and Reduced Rates for Merchants' Week

G. W. Simmons & Co. offer free rides and specially reduced rates from May 14 to 19 at 32 to 44 North Street to boost Merchants' week. The livery business and the well-known Simmons clothing house are singled out for commendation as keys to the event's success.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Messrs. Simmons & Co

Western Floods Imprison Townspeople in Upper Floors

From St Louis reports the levee south of Alexandria Missouri failed flooding the town two to six feet. Residents shelter in upper stories as boats and rafts navigate flooded sidewalks. Business stops. no lives lost in town but across Red River valley damages surge with 75 000 acres submerged and farm losses around 300000. Mississippi River width reaches seven miles and broader flood damage spans Arkansas to Texas hills.

St. Louis Alexandria Mississippi Missouri Red River Country Red River Valley Arkansas Texas West Norwood Merlin Creek Borumeron Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Burlington Keokuk Burlington, Carthage & Quincy Towaes Keithsurg

Judge Rockwell Injured in Carriage Accident

Pirrshetp May 13 Judge Julius Rockwell, age nearly 83, was hurt when his horse ran away and the carriage crashed into a tree. He sustained a badly bruised hip and internal injuries but is reported to be recovering after being treated at home.

Julius Rockwell

Methodist Conference Reports Liberia Progress and Tobacco Oath Fail

New York May 13 Bishop Foster opened the Methodist Episcopal conference session. Bishop Taylor described Liberia gains since 1884 including thrift, coffee mills, and expanding schools. He argued for his bishop seat and presented mission statistics. A tobacco abstinence oath proposed for bishops failed. A mass meeting at the Metropolitan Opera House featured Bishop Warren preaching on seeking God and righteousness.

New York bBishop Foster Boston Methodist Episcopal Conference Taylor Liberia General Conference Charles C. McLean St. Johns River Foster Metropolitan Opera House McChesney Warren Denver Col God

Hemenway Expedition Probes Prehistoric Southwest Races

Archaeologists under Frank Hemenway study Zuni linked sites in Arizona uncovering thousands of artifacts including pottery shards stone tools ornaments and human and animal remains. The collection travels east to Salem awaiting final disposition with potential plans for a permanent regional archaeological museum funded by Mrs Mary Hemenway.

Hemenway Frank H. Cushing Mary Hemenway Yempe Phenix Arizona Western Salem

Markets on a tight Saturday amid mixed bonds and wheat

The Saturday market showed narrow gains and small fluctuations. Savings banks hold many maturing bonds while investors seek securities. a Boston observer notes Kansas may yield a record crop with heavy moisture. A Mexican railroad concession and Edison Electric progress reach to Chile with new plants, while a Farmers' Trust forms in Topeka. CAPE Cop.

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The Highest Bidder At Hollis Street Theatre

Evening performances listed for multiple venues across Boston including the Hollis Street Theatre and Globe Theatre. Shows include Esora Elaine Fatinitza Daddy Nolan and Prince Karl with various 7:45 to 8 pm start times and mentions of the Cyclorama and Tremont Street listings.

Hollis Street Evenneek Theatre Esora Para E Elaine Globe Theatre Mazulm Traiing Boston Museum Prince Karl Boston Theatre Fatinitza Howard Athenaum Daddy Nolan Evenng Grand Opera House Zitka Cyclorama Tremont Street Bunker Hill Gettysburg Treet

Auction Sales Today and Tuesday Details

Auction sales list shows paintings by Leonard & Co at 3 p.m. today, real estate by S. St Knights & Co. at 3 p.m. today, Tuesday sales include books by C. F. Libbie & Co. at 10 a.m. Frust by Horatio Harris at noon, and real estate by Samuel Hatch & Co. at noon.

Leonard & Co S. St. Knights & Co C. F. Libbie & Co Horatio Harris Samuel Hatch & Co

Brown Dennis Wedding in Gloucester and Two More

Notices record three marriages from different states. Charles D. Brown of Boston wed Helen M. Dennis of Gloucester on April 26 at Gloucester. George H. Plummer weds Ruby W. Lacount of Somerville on May 10 in Somerville. Dr John Eastman Wilson of Bloomfield New Jersey ties to Alice Louise Hall of Glenride New Jersey on May 9.

Btoomfield, N. J Alice Louise Frank 8. Hall

Obituaries and Death Notices Passed in May Citywide

A compilation of obituaries lists Anna Dana Brigham and Nelson Lloyd Derby among the deceased, with ages. Major Israel Otis Dewey and Susan E Flanders are noted with residences in Boston and Milwaukee. Other listed deaths include William Mackenzie, Zaccheus Parker, Emma G Ryder, Augustus Rutts Tufts, Samuel Dennis Warren, and funeral details for several.

Walter P. Flanders MacKenzie Warren Street Boston Highlands William Mackenzie Parker Plympton Zaccheus Parker Mics Atkins Rich Reading Ryder Roxbury Emma G Joseph

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