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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1888
Page
2
Connecticut Republicans Convene in New Haven
The Republican State convention in New Haven opened at 8 pm with John A Ibbetts of New London forming temporary credentials and permanent organization committees. adjournment followed as county and district caucuses met to nominate delegates at large and district delegates including Warner, Fessenden, Day, Henry, Sperry, Parrott, Converse, Leach, Trumbull, and Roorback. chairman expected to be Ibbetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
John A.libbetts
New London
S. L. Warner
Middletown
Samuel Fessenden
Stamford
S. Henry
Vernon
N. D. Sperry
H. R. Parrott
Bridgeport
Julius Converse
Stafford
Oscar Leach
Durham
Horace Trumbull
Stonington
A. T. Roorback
Litchfield
Eigerel
John Aibbetts
Union Labor Convention Opens in Croorali With 28 States
The Union Labor party gathering in Croorali Ohio opened with S F Norton as temporary chair and 28 states represented. Delegates debated McGlynn’s address, heard harsh criticisms of Democrats, and prepared for a potential union with the United Labor convention.
Equal Rights party nominating Belva Lockwood for President
Des Mores Iowa May 15 The national convention of the Equal Rights party met to nominate Belva A Lockwood of Washington for President and Alfred H Love of Philadelphia for Vice President A platform supports woman suffrage pensions for needy soldiers a protective tariff free sugar and lumber repeal of whiskey and tobacco tax and opposing unrestricted emigration Los Angeles California May 15 Democratic state convention elected R F Delvalte as temporary chairman predicting victory Grover Cleveland named as standard bearer Denver Colorado May 15 Republican territorial convention chose delegates to the national convention endorsing Ingalls speeches and protection of American industries Sepuara Missouri May 15 Republican state convention held with Henry Lamm temporary chairman and committees formed Winnemucca Nevada May 15 Republican state convention met with Judge Wells chosen temporary chairman and adjourned to evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Labor Convention
Jess Harper
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Marion Todd
Michigan
Cleveland
John Sherman
James Boys
Missouri
F. M. Fogg
Henry George
Miss Hamilton
Marion
Women’s Christian Union
United Labor Convention
McGlynn
Los Angeles
Grover Cleveland
Denver
Col
Republican Territorial Convention
Allison
Ingalls
Congress
Sepauraa
Henry Lamm
Wrynemucca
Nev
Judge Wells of
Carson
Kansas Republicans Platform Calls Nation to Unite for Liberty
The Kansas Republican platform adopts a vigorous address at Wichita praising the party’s 27 years in power. It recounts overcoming Democratic treason, restoring industry, and fostering peace, prosperity, and national unity. Aimed at energizing young voters, it highlights achievements and steadfast devotion to equal rights and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wichita
Topeka
Republican Party of Kansas
Farewell Banquet for Lord Lansdowne in Ottawa
Ottawa citizens held a farewell banquet for Lord Lansdowne governor general before his departure to become viceroy of India. He sails next Tuesday. In his speech he hoped the fisheries treaty would ease continental discord and commented on the impracticability of imperial federation, fiscal policy ties, and a satisfactory government form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Sprcran
Lord Lansdowne
India
Rhode Island Republicans plan power grab in state offices
Rhode Island Republicans expect to sweep back power with a rush for offices now held by Democrats. Battles for sheriff and clerks intensify as party leaders seek control, while chief of State police becomes the prize. Curtis, a Democrat by tenure, gains sympathy for prosecutions against liquor dealers, complicating spoils. The stalwart faction drives the push, favoring plums even as reform faces opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provinencyr
Sprediau
Judge Beach
Davis
Blanchard
Bowditch
Evening Telegram
State Police
Rhode Island
E. F. Curtis
Wetmore
Curtis
Republican Party
Blaine
Senate Debates on DC Representation and Tariff Policy
In Washington May 15 the Senate discussed a joint resolution to amend the Constitution for DC representation in both houses, noted the district's population and valuation, and sent the measure to the privileges and elections committee. Debates on pensions, eight hour carrier limits, and the origin of appropriation bills followed, with the tariff bill opening in the evening session.
The Major Denies It. McKinley on Wool Tariff Claim
From Washington May 15 congressman McKinley denies a Boston paper report that he told Pennsylvania woollen manufacturers duties on wool would be repealed this session. He says he never spoke such words. The major supports restoring the 1867 wool tariff and will include it in his Mills bill substitute. he works on a Friday speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuigaton
Srecia
McKinley
Boston
Pennsylvania
Bookbinder notice for binding services at Arch street
Readers of the Posy with books or pamphlets to bind should consult R. S. Jones, a practical bookbinder at 26 Arch Street, whose notice appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Jones
Arch Street
Pension Amendments Debate Delays House Action
In Washington May 15 the Senate debated the pension appropriation bill and the power to originate general legislation. Senators Edmunds Allison Cockrell argued the Senate can originate such bills. Hoar claimed the tradition favored the House. The discussion touched on widows pension costs and the timing of future appropriation measures, with a motion to send the bill over and publish the committee report. The House labor department bill saw no action before adjournment at 5:25.
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Washington
Blair
District of Columbia
Oregon
Delaware
Nevada
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Stewart
Washington Territory
Platt
North Dakota
Montana
Department of Labor
Pensian
Committee On Appropriations
Harris
Senate
Allison
Edmunds
Slawley
Cockrell
Saulsbury
Mgr
Hoar
House
Cockrell, Alison and
House Committee On the Judiciary
Reagan
Chandler
Conference Committee
House of Representatives
Yeas
Democrats
Ingalls
Congress
Calhoun
Buckeye
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Texas
Kentucky
Virginia
Ohio
England
Backalew
Pennsylvania
Stone
Republican Party
Grout
Vermont
Seaboard
Seymour
Michigan
Breckinridge
Llouse
Washington, D. C
Speciar
Judiciary Committee
Commissioner of Pensions
Manhattan Elevated directors adjourn without action on fares
The executive committee held a meeting yesterday with no decision on fare increases. Gould was absent. Sidney Dillon says fare questions have not been presented. The March 31 quarter shows a deficit with a gross floating debt of 2,721,796 and net debt of 1,792,572, up from a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
Gould
Sidney Dillon
Manhattan
Western
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Company
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Rome
Watertown
Central
Vermont
Boston
Simmons & Co Athletic Catalogue Highlights Local Players
G W Simmons and Company issued a new athletic goods catalogue appealing to baseball, football, tennis players and other sports enthusiasts. The firm is located at 32 to 44 North Street, serving a large portion of the community's athletic class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Copper and Coffee Market Moves on Syndicate Purchase
In New York on May 15 a syndicate bought over 500000 pounds of copper at 16.70 while a metal broker warned of more copper available outside French syndicate control. The coffee exchange closed at 13.60 after a drop from 14 cents, with Havre and Rio reports cited as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sprcau J
Iron and Metal Exchange
Coffee Exchange
Havre
Rio Cables
Morocco Factory Fire Destroys Stock and More
At 2:30 PM the Lynn morocco factory of Thomas Green & Co burned after two boxes summoned the fire department. The three story wood building suffered $3,000 in building damage and $2,000 in machinery, with $10,000 worth of hides burned. Insurance covered the loss, with multiple companies listed for building, stock, and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bernard & Co
High Street
Boston
Oss
Green & Co
Fire Association
American Central
Mercantile
New Hampshire
Granite State
Rochester German
Howard
Total
Exchange
Reliance
American of
New York
People’s of New Hampshire
Insurance Company
Philadelphia
North American
People’s
National
Security
A. Bernard & Co
Commerce
St. Paul
Anglo
Nevada
Spring Garden
Union
City of London
Firemen’s Fund
United Firemen’s
British American
Phenix of England
Royal
London and Lancashire
Pennsylvania
Commercial Union
Insurance Company of North America
Niagara
Liverpool
London and Globe
Springfield
Firemen’s of
Elliot
Dearborn Manufacturing Company
Weather Outlook for New England and New York May 16
For the next twenty four hours beginning 7 am Wednesday May 16 warmer conditions expected across New England and eastern New York with fair weather. The coast should remain stationary in temperature while Maine sees rain. Winds shift to light to fresh southerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Maine
Observations At All Stations Taken Simultaneously
Observations were recorded at multiple named stations at the same instant, noting identical timing and shared data across locations. The report emphasizes synchronized measurement to ensure comparability of readings and to support cross-station analysis.
Palmer Bachelder ring shop and Revere House ad
One of the best places in the city to buy engagement rings is the old reliable firm of Messrs Palmer Bachelder & Co at 146 Tremont Street. They offer rings with diamonds rubies sapphires emeralds and turquoise and feature the latest styles in gold bangles. Also notes appetizing viands at the Revere House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Palmer, Bachelder & Co
Tremont Street
Drubbing Boston Nine Beats Chicago in Muddy Diamond Clash
Chicago ground out a heavy loss as Boston hammered the Chicagos in a muddy game before about 5000 spectators. Van Haltren struggled with the netball while Clarkson was rocked. the game ended after six innings with Boston ahead, umpire Lynch criticized but impartial. Other scores note Detroit and Washingtons, and a long eleven inning tie in Pittsburgh with New Yorks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bostons
Chicagos
van Haltren
Clarkson
Lynch
E. Kelly
Ryan
Wise
Sullivan
Pettet
Nash
Anson
Morrill
Iferrer
Hornung
Wil’mson
Johnston
O'Burns
Brown
van H
Varling
Kelly
Williamson
Sutton
Pfeffer
Derrioit
Baldwin
Detroits
Washingtons
R. BH. PO
A. F
A. Ee Rich
D’n
Hoy
Brouth
Daily
Thomps
Shoch
Rowe
O’brien
O White
Wilmot
Twitchell
O Myers
Hanlon
Ojlrwin
Ganzell
Murray
Balawin
Donnelly
Brouthers
O'brien
Thompson Richardson
Thommpson
Daniels
Lime
Pittsburg
Penn
New Yorks
Keefe
Pittsburgs
Galvin
Ward
Local Scores Show Varied Results Across Baseball Card
At Cleveland Clevelands beat Brooklyns 7 to 3. Baltimore Athletics defeated Baltimores 12 to 3. Cincinnati Cincinnatis topped Louisvilles 8 to 4. St Louis Kansas City game postponed. See Amhersts 5, Hanover Williams 4, Dartmouths 9 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clevelands
Brooklyns
Baltimore—Athletics
Baltimores
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
St. Louis
Kansas City
Amhersts
Hanover
Williams
Dartmouths
Funeral of William Mackenzie at Columbus Avenue Church
The funeral of William Mackenzie was held yesterday at Columbus Avenue Church with large delegations from Tremont Lodge No 16 I O O F Master Builders Association of Boston Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Sumner Lodge Knights of Honor New England Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor and many employees of the deceased. The Rev Charles F Lee conducted services and the body was taken to Hingham for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mackenzie
Columbus Avenue
Tremont Lodge
No. 16
Master Builders’ Association of Boston
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Sumner Lodge
Knights of Honor
New England Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Odd Fellows
Builders’ Association
Charles F. Lee
Hingham
Murder of American consul in New Britain reported
A New Zealand paper dated April 10 describes the killing of the American consul at New Britain during native hostilities. The consul, who tried to arbitrate amid fighting, narrowly escaped, then retreated through the bush before being killed as pursuers closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Zealand
New Britain
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United States
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Blackburn
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Belle Isle
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Golden Circle
P. B. Plumb
Jefferson
Europe
Democratic Party of
South
G. W. West
Joseph Blackburn
James J. Blaine
Belva Lockwood
THE
Wichita Resolutions
Lansdowne
Butterworth
Butterworth Air
Wis
Ees Eee
Ise
Morocco
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P. FE
Excelsior and Citizens
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Milner Bros
Montpelier
Montpelier Junction
Central Vermont Railroad
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Celluloid Novelty Company
A. P. Fried & Co
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Observer
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U., Boston
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Longwood
J. A. Glass & CO
Washington St
Auvotion Sales
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
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Gale
Warren Agenus
Vanderville
Brooks
Alfred ©. Monroe
No. 1
Pemberton Square
Hunt
B. L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
Hunneman
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Hunneman Street
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Shawmut Avenue
George B. Faunce & Son
Henry W. Putnam
Phenix Brewing Company
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John
Manning
Fisher
Parker Hill
Heath Street
Lawn Street
Parker and Heath Streets
Junction Parker
Providence Railroad
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Rockville Park
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Silas Potter
Francis J. Ward
Ariel Low
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R. Knights & Co
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Sus
Main St
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Ward 21
Norfolk House
Centr Street
Roxbury Station
S. R. Knights & Co
Washinton Street
Newton Electric Light and Powe Company
H. G. Pratt
Roon
Milk Street
Treas
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