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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1888

Page

5

Plans of Blaine men in Chicago and Long's retirement

The Blaine faction's Chicago plan unfolds with a Blaine signal from Arkansas casting fourteen votes for James G. Blaine, aiming to trigger a party stampede. Governor Long prepares to retire to law practice, with Massachusetts delegates lamenting the loss of a popular and pivotal figure.

National Bonds Tax Exemption and Debt Plan Outline

The document outlines exemptions for cent bonds from taxation except a half per cent levy for an insurance fund tied to national bank exchanges. It notes a floor of $1 billion for the national debt, to be funded by fifty-year bonds maturing through negotiation to keep $1 billion as circulating medium. It reports Senate actions on open fisheries treaty debates and a Bennington monument appropriation, plus a pension bill adjusting disability claims since 1861.

Spooner Secretary of the ‘Treasury National Bank Treasury United States Matson Secretary of the Interior

Neal Dow Vows Active Prohibition Efforts at Minneapolis

Port land Me May 14 Special Neal Dow octogenarian father of prohibition plans to attend the Minneapolis convention to help nominate a standard bearer and shape party interests He predicts Clinton BL will lead the cold water faction and that New York will be the decisive battleground with Blaine as the Republican candidate He expects Cleveland to be the Democratic candidate Dow foresees tariff reform as the Democrats aim and says Republicans may bow to Prohibitionist demands after a defeat Dow will address the Prohibition State convention in Portland outlining the third party push and criticizing former Republicans

Portland Neal Dow Prohibition Post Minneapolis Clinton New York Blaine Cleveland Dow

Mr MacDonald Backs Magnanimous Fisheries Treaty

Sir John Macdonald defended the pending fishery treaty in Dominion Parliament urging rejection of 1818 clauses as narrow. He praised the modern approach as magnanimous, warned against rigid literal interpretation, and argued better relations with the United States through friendship and concession.

Sir John Macdonald Dominion England United States Mmany Times

Merchants' Work Offers 5 Percent Discount on Clothing

Visitors to Merchants' Work are urged to combine pleasure and profit. J B Barnaby & Co at 607 and 609 Washington offer a 5 percent discount on all goods through next Saturday evening. Specialties include Sawyer all wool casimere and Riverside cheviot suits at 10 dollars, boys' cheviot suits with turban hat at 7 dollars, and other styles at low prices. An excellent money saving opportunity on clothing.

Messrs J.B. Barnaby & Co Washington Street Sawyer Riverside

Nuisance case eyed in Dexter donation liquor saloon

The Rhode Island State Police chief cites a Providence liquor raid at 3841 High Street tied to the Dexter donation. He warns that the city and leaseholder James Hanley may face prosecution for maintaining a liquor nuisance if officials fail to act. The Dexter trustees meet to demand facts about the saloon and its lease.

Providence Sam Dexter James Hanley Edward F. Curtis State Police EF. K. Dexter Curtis

Dartmouth Athletes Win at Spring Meet in Hanover

Dartmouth Athletic Association held its spring field meeting with B F Ellis winning the two mile run in 10m 32s and E P Barrows clearing 5ft 2in in the high jump. Other winners include G F Chandler 54ft 2in in shot put, William Norton 1 1 4s in 100 yards, F L Keay 20s in 120 yards, E J Bodwell 74ft 6in in hammer, H B Prescott 2m 14s in half mile, F E Gove 26s in 220 yards, C B Humphreys 9m 65 2s in one mile walk. Tug of war team stars F L Keay J FP Carty P Jones J W Kelly and R S Daring. Dartmouth aims to excel at Worcester tournament next week and seeks the cup again.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Athletic Association B. F. Ellis Peoria Ill E. P. Barrows Winter Park Fla G. F. Chandler Stratford William Norton Waukegan F. L. Keay Rochester E. J. Bodwell Barton H. B. Prescott F. E. Gove

Death of President Laurie shocks San Diego land circle

The unexpected death of President Andrew B. Laurie of the San Diego Land Company in San Diego astonishes his Boston friends, where he was esteemed for frankness and integrity. Laurie, an early investor with Thomas Nickerson in Atchison ventures, likely left a considerable fortune. CAPE Cod.

Andrew B. Laurie San Diego Land Company San Diego Boston Laurie Thomas Nickerson Atchison Southern Pacific Huntington Bay B. P. Cheney

Parish backs pastor amid heated vote at First Orthodox Society

In May 14 meeting at Stood by the Pastor Lynn the First Orthodox Society with over 130 members rejected the church's bid to dismiss Rev. F. J. Mundy by a 66 to 1 vote. Ecclesiastical council gathers tomorrow at 9 40 a m. disruption looms if the struggle continues.

Lynn First Orthodox Society F. J. Mundy Ecclesiastical Council of the Churches Essex

Trial of Rosalind and Xara Showcases Fast Sailors

Those who saw her sail say Xara behaved finely and proved a fast sailor. Cc 8. Eaton's new cutter Rosalind completed a trial trip today with Captain Giles expressing high satisfaction.

Xara Eaton Rosalind Giles

Amusements listings on Hollis and nearby theatres

Evening showtimes for The Highest Bidder Elaine Mazulin Fatinitza Daddy Nolan Zitka and Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Gettysburg play at Boston venues with matinee and evening performances listed for multiple theatres including S Vark Globe Athena Grand Cyclorama Tremont streets and Boston Museum Theatre.

Hollis Street S Vark Theatre Elaine Globe Theatre Mazulin Boston Museum Prince Karl Boston Theatre Tremont Street Bunker Hill Gettysburg

Real estate and paint auctions listed for Wednesday

Booke C F Libbie Co at 10 am, Horatio Harris at noon for fruit, Samuel Hatch Co noon for real estate, Leonard & Co 3 pm for paintings, S R Knights Co 3 pm real estate, L Foster Morse 3 pm real estate.

C. F. Libbie & Co Horatio Harris Samuel Hatch & Co Leonard & Co S. R. Knights & Co L. Foster Morse

Edwards to Edwards and Other Marriage Notices in City

In this city May 12 by Rev S H Winkley George O Edwards of Montreal to Angelina P Edwards of Boston. May 9 by Rev L P McCarthy Austin McCormick to Anastasia Kirby. May 7 by Rev L P McCarthy Robert R McInnis to Eliza Chisholm. May 11 in Montreal by Rev James Fleck Charles Norris Whiting of Worcester to Lucy Leonard daughter of the late NS Whitney.

Montreal James Fleck Charles Norris Whiting Worcester Lucy Leonard N.S. Whitney

Obituary notices dated May 1888 list multiple deaths

Baird James S in Northboro. Birmingham William in Birmingham aged 45. Brenner Christiana in Somerville aged 75. Briggs Ellen in this city aged 57. Briggs Mary widow of Benjamin in this city aged 65. Duncklee Esther F. in Newton aged 82. Eldridge Francis W in Boston Highlands. Fisher Patience E. in Canton aged 42. Hathaway William in this city aged 56. Henry Gilman in Cambridgeport aged 10 years 7 months. Jacobs Caroline in this city aged 71. Knight Celine in East Somerville aged 58. Lawrie Andrew B. in National City Cal aged 65 8 months with funeral notice. Leckie Edmund in Boston Highlands aged 64. Martin Frank H. in Somerville aged 18. Merrill Albert J. in this city aged 67 with funeral at 46 Rutland square. Mitchell Thomas in this city aged 28. Patten Eugene O. in Chelsea aged 27 8 months. Perry Joanna B. in Hyde Park aged 64 10 months. Pulson Annie S. in Allston aged 33 4 months. Robie Fernando Jr. in Dorchester aged 15 7 months. Robbins Julia A. widow of Calvin Robbins aged 62 2 months. Whitney Frances Jane in Shirley United Society aged 71 1 month 1 day.

F. E. Henry Laurel Street Cambridgeport Jacobs Caroline David H. Jacobs Knight East Somerville Celine Knight Lawrie National City Cal Andrew B. Lawrie Leckie Boston Highlands Edmund Leckie Martin Somerville Frank H. Martin Merrill Albert J. Merrill Rutland Square Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Patten Chelsea Eugene O. S. Patten Perry Hyde Park Joanna B. Perry Pulson Allston Annie S. Pulson Robie Dorchester Fernando, Jr Fernando Jane M. Robie Robbins Julia A Calvins Whitney United Society Shirley Mass Francess Jane Whitney

Funeral of Rev. E. B. Atwood Held Tomorrow

The late Rev. E B Atwood D D will be buried at 3 PM from the South Church. The school committee met to act on his death. Mayor Raymond delivered a eulogy praising his eleven years on the board and educational work. Resolutions were adopted. Hubbard Greed spoke briefly and a letter from W B Nevins was read. The board will attend the funeral in a body.

Santiemm E. 8 Atwood D.D South Church Raymond Hubbard Greed Nevins

Burgess Yacht Arrives at Marblehead for James Means

The latest Burgess designed yacht, built for shoe man James Means, reached Marblehead from Boston with Mr. Burgess aboard. A strong northeast breeze and heavy seas accompanied the arrival.

Marblehead Burgess James Means Boston

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