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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1888

Page

2

Fisheries dispute prompts mixed press reaction in Britain

The Daily News criticizes Mr Cleveland and his ministers for the clash with Lord Salisbury over fisheries, while The Post notes American political pressure shaped the action. The Daily Telegraph calls the move intelligible and laments public excitability, urging steadier conduct by both nations.

The Daily News Cleveland Bayard Lord Salisbury Mr. Cleveland England America Sackville Lord Sackville Post Daily Telegraph

Unsafe fire escape tragedy at Monongahela House

While testing a rope fire escape at the Monongahela House in Phrasure Pennsylvania on October 31 three boys aged 14 to 15 fell seventy feet from the fifth story. James McClure and John Duddy were killed instantly, Daniel Nagle survived with extensive injuries and likely death. Fire escape agent E C Wilson of Zanesville Ohio who hired the youths was arrested as coroner probes the incident.

Penn Monongahela House James McClure John Daddy Daniel Nagle McClure Duddy Nagle E. C. Wilson Zanesville

Fires rage across multiple mills and shops in New England

Providence dates Oct 31 report describes a Ray Rathbun mill fire in Janesville Woonsocket burning three floors, with 150 workers escaping. Milford Bodwell Water Power Co mill destroyed, valued at 50000 with 20000 insured. a Charlestown street brick building fire damages moulding concerns. Reed furniture factory fire on Richmond street causes about 1000 in damage.

Providence R. L Ray, Rathbun & Co Janesville Woonsocket Bancor Llae Lumber Milford Bodwell Water Power Company Charlestown Street Francis Fisk Cooperative Moulding Company Blaisdell, Field & Co Pernage Moulding Company Aell, Field & Co George E. Reed Richmond Street Daniel Goodnow Abertados State Street Broad Street Butler Row Aia

Country Club Races Highlight A Day Of Thrills

The Country Club hosted a day full of races with Buckshot ridden by Foxhall Keene winning the first. Sirocco leading in the second half. Alchemist and Barnum delivering a dramatic handicap sweepstakes. Steeplechase favorites faltered while Silver King edged General in a tight finish.

Zangar Alchemist Cooley Barnum Dave Falconer Fisllance Silver King General Wile Keene Br. G Buckshot H. B Cove Sens Svoess C. E. Baldwin Rn. m Unity B.b J. Bar Buub P. P James Parker B. G Sheriff O'Neil Rayon Lilly K D. Barnum Queens County Stables Jim Murphy Fellow Highlander Lill Marbiehead Stables B. c Mose K King Alfonso Astoria Mr. Harrington Eaves A. H. Barney Lilly J. G. Frothingham, Jr Db. m Sunrise Bowie—Verity Mr. Frothingham Clinch’s Goblin Snob J. A. Sawyer Sirocco Dickens—Nettie Graham Me. Mulpis Csccaiee M. Sheridan J.A. Sawyer P. Lynch Wee F. Elliot Virgil Bonnie Fete Egongs Pat Oakley M. J. Daly Loveless E. Tac R Thayer Gr. G M. David A. King K. Eliot F. Eliot Bik. G Virgil-bonnie Kate Ch F. Elliot Ieee Tins

Suffolk county Democratic nominating notes for register positions

The Suffolk county Democrats renominate Thomas F. Temple for register of deeds and nominate Patrick D. Dwyer for register of probate and insolvency. The convention elected temporary officers and set caucus plans while praising Dwyer’s legal study and integrity.

Suffolk County Democrats Meionnon Thomas F. Temple Patrick D. Dwyer Elijah George Boston Thomas O’ Leary John J. Sullivan Ward E. P. Weeks Barry Curtis Hall Suffolk County Patrick Maguire Timothy J. Keefe Chelsea Messrs Donovan and Reilly Bryant Revere Winthrop Burke Alderman McLaughlin Flo Democratic Party Poe Dwyer Galvin Ward 28

Republican Caucuses Report Mixed Outcomes and Debates

City Republicans held caucuses for General Court nominees with tame proceedings. Ward 11 saw tensions over William R Richards Republicanism after alleged past Cleveland vote. George P Sanger won ward 11 by 137 to 84. Ward 22 featured A W Beard’s protectionist speech and a note on the Sackville incident.

Ward 11 William R. Richards George P. Sanger A. W. Beard Sackville United States Philip J. Vy Warp Frank Morison A. B. LattimVeep Jacob Fottler Edward Sullivan Andreas Blume George We Beal Nathaniel Might Wine Polis H. Bond R. F. Means F. F. Woods Fae Walter F. Hall Francis A. Davis Alpheus Sanford Robert H. Bowman WARD F. F. Colby John Albree Wills R. Russ Lewis G. Grossman Genere Francis W. Kittredge Henry S. Wey H. A. Baker Edward Y. Brewer Peletiah Tripp AED Henry P. Oakman Thomas W Ckis James A. Harvey

Higginson and Hoar Speak at Belmont Town Hall

Colonel Higginson and Sherman Hoar addressed a Belmont audience last night in Town Hall. Frederic Dodge presided, praising Higginson as a founder of the Republican party while Higginson urged reform on tariff and knowledge taxes. Hoar joined, defended Democratic alignment, read Banks excerpts, and lauded Higginson amid strong applause.

Higginson Sherman Hoar Belmont Town Hall Frederic Dodge Colonel Higginson Republican Party Free Soil Party Woburn Cobden Club Joseph H. Walker Worcester Harvard Everett Walker Farquhar New York Breckinridge Massachustts Texas Mary Massachusetts Candler Mills Mr. Lodge Mr. Mills John A. Andrew Hoar

Bayard Speaks to 3000 Democrats in Barthmore

Secretary Bayard addressed about three thousand Democrats at Oratorio Hall in Barthmore Maryland tonight, praising Cleveland era honesty and denouncing slander. He urged a moral nation and urged Americans to uphold truthful political conduct and national pride amid controversy.

Barthmore Oratorio Hall Jefferson Democratic Association Bayard Cleveland United States France

Coquelin Talks Critics and Paris to American Fans

A Post reporter visits M. Coquelin in his dressing room before Les Surprises du Divorce. He discusses American reception, Paris and New York critics, Mme Hading, and his view of French art, then returns to the stage for Henri Duval as the crowd applauds.

M. Coquelin Henri Duval Monsieur America South America Paris Boston New York William Winter Théatre Française Mme. Hading Coquelin Cleveland Lord Sackville New York Tribune Senate Mere Buncombe

Rosenthal to debut in Boston at Music Hall on Nov 9

Eminent Roumanian pianist Moriz Rosenthal makes his Boston debut November 9 at Music Hall. He will perform Liszt’s E flat major concerto and Don Juan fantasy, with youthful violinist Fritz Kreissier and conductor Walter Damrosch of New York. Seat sales start November 1.

Moriz Rosenthal Boston Music Hall Rosenthal Liszt Fritz Kreissier Mendelssohn Chopin Wieniawski Walter Damrosch New York

Mrs. Robins on Commutation Hearing for Death Sentence

Governor Ames and the executive council heard petitions for commuting the death sentence of Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson for her alleged murder of her brother in law Prince Arthur Freeman. Attorneys argued innocence and mania defenses while Attorney General Waterman urged upholding the verdict.

Sarah J. Robinson Prince Arthur Freeman Governor Ames Executive Council D. F. Crane Robinson George C. Gould East Cambridge Crane Mr. Osgood West Somerville J.J. Feeley H. L. Hastings Hastings Chelsea Waterman Council Commonwealth John B. Goodrich

Old Colony Railroad Company 1888 Report Summary

The Old Colony Railroad Company reports for the year ending Sept 30 1888 on six months of Boston & Providence operations. It shows gross earnings gains of 448672 with passengers 14689497 and freight 2410336 tons. Assets total 26623710 and liabilities include bills payable 595561 and improvements 41445928 with surplus 76251567.

Old Colony Railroad Company Boston & Providence Boston & Providence Road Providence Road Boston & Providence Railroad Company Pega Eese

Sale of Fall River Warren & Providence Railroad Passes to Pennfield & Good

United States Marshal Blaisdell sold the three mile Fall River Warren & Providence railroad, part of the Old Colony system, to Pennfield & Good of Boston. The sale settled the judgment and costs after Page Richardson & Co of Boston attached the railroad for debts from the defaulter treasurer and a January 1888 Circuit Court judgment of 19084.43 against the railroad.

United States Blaisdell Fall River United States Circuit Court Page, Richardson & Co

Central Massachusetts Railroad Stockholders Discuss Board Reelect

The yearly meeting of the Central Massachusetts railroad stockholders convened yesterday. The old board of directors was reelected. N. Aldrich was reelected president and George F. Seymour clerk and treasurer.

Old Colony—Meeting of Central Massachusetts Stockholders Central Massachusetts Railroad N. Aldrich George F. Seymour

First Massachusetts Cavalry Reunion Elects Officers

The Twenty third annual reunion of the First Massachusetts Cavalry Association was held at the Lancers armory. Officers elected include President Major Charles G. Davis and Vice President Major D H L Gleason of Natick. E A Smith of Somerville named secretary and treasurer. Donations funded monuments and memorial care. A dinner followed the meeting.

First Cavalry Association First Massachusetts Cavalry Association Lancers’armory Charles G. Davis D. H. L. Gleason Natick E. A. Smith Somerville First Maine Cavalry Association Aldie Battle Field Virginia

Eaton Family Association Holds Fifth Anniversary Reunion

The Eaton Family Association met at the Meiona for its fifth anniversary with 131 members present. Officers elected include President the Rev. William H. Eaton and Treasurer Edward B. Eaton. Attendees included Frederick Eaton of Toledo and George Eaton Priest of Watertown.

Eaton Family Association Meiona Eaton Frederick Eaton Toledo George Eaton Priest Watertown Benjamin Rand Canada William H. Eaton Keene N. H New York William L. Eaton Concord Daniel A. Eaton Lowell Silvanus Hayward Globe Village H. K. Wight Indian Orchard Finance Committee Boston John Eaton Haverhill Charles C. Eaton

Thomas Whittaker to Publish Noted Works in New Editions

Mr. Thomas Whittaker will soon publish a library edition of Pascal's Thoughts and launch a three volume illustrated series. The set includes J. G. Wood Romance of Animal Life Leaders Upward and Onward by H Ewart and Round the Globe by W L Proctor.

Thomas Whittaker Pascal J. G. Wood H. ©. Ewart W. L. Proctor

Freeland Loomis & Co Open New Store at Busy Corner

Freeland Loomis and Company the Continental Clothing House occupy three columns in the Post to announce their new establishment at the corner of Boylston and Washington streets. The opening is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 o clock in the afternoon with no sales, but 114 salesmen will greet attendees and the event aims to please the public.

Freeland, Loomis & Co Continental Clothing House Boylston Washington Streets

Fine Arts Show at Blaney Studio in Beacon Street

The Blaney studio exhibition at 20 Beacon Street closes November 3. It features etchings by Mr. Blaney including Easter Spires and a large plate depicting The Old North Church, with praise for his and Mrs. Helen Farley Blaney’s teaching and color work. The Doll Richards gallery displays etchings by William Warren and portraits by Hardie, with works by A. P. Smith and others. Visitors may view paintings by J. F. Cole, Sandy, La Farge, and Shaw, plus a Pine Farm School benefit sketching session at Chestnut Hill with Ross Turner pupils.

Boston Ross Turner Edward Bolt Despond Helen Farley Blaney Adirondacks Museum of Fine Arts Crew Sa Florida Creek Doll & Richards William Warren Mr. Vinton Lionel le Couteux Paris Lawrence Barrett Stuart Robson Mr. Warren Young Shaw Florence Larkin Mead Hypatia la Bella la Farge H. Davis Murphy J. F. Cole Sandy Annie C. Shaw Mullet Corot Daubigny Chestnut Hill Pine Farm School Newton A. P. Smith Brookline Johnston

Mrs Alice J Shaw Whistles at Music Hall Concert

A large audience welcomed Mrs. Alice J Shaw the whistling prima donna at Music Hall last night. She appeared with a six member concert company before thrilling with Ardius Il Bacio and a second encore whistle routine including a polka encore.

Alice J. Shaw Music Hall

Boston Man Killed in Rubber Co Employee Accident

Daniel Wiggin, an employee of the Davidson Rubber Company of Boston, died after an accidental gun discharge near Glen Cottage. He and W. F. Hollis were preparing for a mountain trip when Wiggin struck his gun while entering a carriage, the shot ending his life after about two hours.

Gorxham N. H Daniel Wiggin Davidson Rubber Company Boston Glen Cottage W. F. Hollis

Auctioneer Notice From Samuel Hatch and Company Boston

An auction notice from Samuel Hatch and Co at No 9 Congress Street Boston announces upcoming sales. The advertisement lists the firm as auctioneers and provides location details for prospective bidders.

Samuel Hatch & Co Congress Street Boston

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