15 May 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1888
Page
1
The exchange reacts with heightened activity after news from Brazil sparks optimism about coffee markets. Traders monitor weather and harvest reports as futures rise, signaling renewed demand and potential price gains.
In Albany New York May 14 many Cohoes knit goods manufacturers pause for careful output. Some machinery halted while outsiders report tariff delays drive the stoppage. Industry says orders from jobbers stay strong and business appears better than two months ago with cautious production to clear inventories.
In Toronto Ontario on May 14 the remains of Archbishop Lynch were moved from the palace to St Michael's Cathedral. The lengthy procession included many priests. A solemn office for the dead was chanted at arrival. The body will lie in state until Wednesday morning when a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated and a panegyric pronounced before burial in the crypt.
A disability pension bill was introduced in the House as a substitute for several related measures. The article notes accompanying pages on foreign affairs, professor Virchow's examination of Emperor Frederick, and Canadian supplementary estimates in the House of Commons. Lords Alcester and Beresford comment on England's naval and military condition.
An alarm at 4 30 yesterday from Box 412 cited a minor fire started by children with matches in dwelling 69 Lawrence street Charlestown occupied by W L Watts no damage. At 9 30 last evening a small fire in three story brick boarding 26 North Market street occupied by Jacob son was extinguished without an alarm no damage.
Albany officials announce a four day dog show opening June 12 at the Academy of Music with valuable prizes. Entries close May 31 and competitors are expected from Boston New Haven New York Philadelphia and other cities including Washington where the Washington Kennel Club beach show ends. William Hudson of the state railroad commission is president and George B Gallup is secretary treasurer. Diaries H Mason, a well known dog judge, will preside as judge.
Mrs John B Murray a 22 year old brunette reports at Jefferson Market Court that her 70 year old blind husband John B Murray has been abducted by his sister Agnes Murray 60 a spinster who lives on a Morris town Greenfield Hill Conn stock farm The family name ties to Murray Hill and 13 Washington Place residence prior to 1886 The sister is charged with carrying him off and legal steps to recover him are planned
David L. Gage of Hopkinton walked four miles in drifts with a mail bag after the March blizzard. He crawled most of the way to reach the Concord line and was fined $140 by authorities in Washington for the mail delay.
Shipping notices list numerous vessels arriving and departing May 11 to May 18 at ports including Boston, Greenock, Marseilles, Cadiz, Philadelphia, New York, and Liverpool. Names include West Cumberland Martello, OY the Lizard, City of Lincoln, Victoria, Caledonia, and others bound for London, Antwerp, Montreal, Bremen, and beyond.
Lord Wolseley defends his views in the House of Lords on England's defences. He criticizes the navy and army readiness, asserts the government has improved military defences, and warns that a 100000 strong force could threaten the country if a landing were effected. The Standard notes grave anxiety and hints at post Recess inquiry into the crimes act.
The Harris company opened at Covent Garden with the Prince and Princess of Wales in attendance. The chorus sang the national anthem around a bust of the Queen. the performance of Lucrezia Borgia impressed though it drew fewer encores. Mme Fursch-Madi gave a dramatic rendering with strong cantabile, while Trebelli and Ravelli led other principal roles.
Brerum May 14 Professor Virchow examined Emperor Frederick and said he was puzzled unable to define the disease. The Emperor walks and conducts business with doctors permission while suffering swallowing difficulty from a canula. He met Prince Bismarck in a chair interview. The Freisinnige Zeitung notes doctors fear cancer but see no reason life cannot extend beyond months. The Emperor considers clemency to army navy offenders and would reduce life terms to ten years for good conduct and release some after three years.
The Empress will travel to affected areas along the Vistula at the end of the week to view flood damage and assess relief needs. Officials expect tours to focus on recovery efforts and humanitarian support for residents impacted by the inundation.
In the Commons the King-Harman salary bill failed to pass a Liberal Unionist amendment dividing funding from lord lieutenant allowances by 191 to 183 under cloture. The result pleased Irish members as ten Parnellites were absent. Parnell dispatched intimations to forty members to ensure attendance. Russell Tyrone Heneage and Lea opposed the government while most Unionists abstained.
Loxton May 14. Lord Alcester and Lord Beresford discussed national defense. They urged strengthening the navy over coast fortifications, noting our guns lag behind European rivals. They warned that naval defeat could starve England and demanded five more moon of war ships and twenty three cruisers.
New York May 14 Sparked by Hill Cleveland factions and Flower Cooper and Raines as possible delegates at large amid talks at Hoffman House and state committee plans. Interior state influence shifts away from Hill. King County opposition sinks his bid. Cleveland renomination seen as likely, with Flower Cooper Raines main at large choices and Herrick noted for Albany support. Oswald Ottemwolder and Oswald Ottemw dorter named as potential electors for presidential slate.
London reports Chamberlain criticizes both parties for South African policy while urging obligations to protect friendly chiefs. Exiled King Jaja sails to Grenada with his son. Russian Count Stroganoff and Princess Tacherbaotoff captured in Asia Minor by Curds demanding ransom. Paris notes General Boulanger banquet amid applause for soldiers. Municipal second ballots favor Republicans. Caesarian rule urged. Suez Canal dividend rises. Pope meets Mexican pilgrims as Vatican diplomacy looms. Barcelona to unveil Columbus memorial June 1 with royal attendance discussed. Libera announces July dissolution of Parliament and September elections.
A quickly moving rain storm with thunder and lightning struck Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas. Barns and outbuildings were demolished and fruit trees uprooted. A Parsons schoolhouse was struck, lights broken, and several young pupils injured in the ensuing panic. At Murray’s Mine lightning knocked six boys and a mule down, wrecking cars and tearing up the track.
Buffalo May 14 Delegates to the Republican State convention are arriving as leaders Chauncey M. Depew Senator Hiscock Warner Miller and Thomas C Pratt are expected to be named delegates at large to the Chicago convention action.
Elegant moquette carpets priced at 1.50 dollars per yard offered by Jordan Marsh and Company. Sale details emphasize value and availability through the department store. Aimed at shoppers seeking durable, stylish flooring options with affordable per yard pricing.
About 800 delegates from nearly every state and territory arrive for the national conventions of the Union and United Labor parties in Riverside, signaling a likely two ticket race. Coalition talks fail as Rev Dr Glynn and followers demand the single tax plank, a condition rejected by Unionists.
Gresham leads in state delegate tallies for the Republican convention at St Paul with 100 votes. Blaine has 53 for Gresham as second choice, Sherman 5, Depew 1, and 89 uncommitted. Hennepin and Ramsey counties, totaling 56 votes, are not included in this early tally.
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