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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1888

Page

8

Third District Rally and Capitol Address by Morse on Tariff

A large rousing rally in Dudley Street Opera House features Hon. Leopold Morse and supporters including John F. Andrew and P. A. Collins. Morse denounces Republican tactics, defends tariff reform, and endorses John F. Andrew for Congress amid heated discussion on free wool, Mills Bill, and protectionist policy.

Third Congressional District Dudley Street Opera House Leopold Morse John F. Andrew P. A. Collins F. O. Prince Bile Gargan J. H. McDonough George B. Nichols Nichols Dupee & C Morse Congress A. A. Ranney Entleman Massachusetts Republican Party Treasury Department Hoar Senate Faneuil Hall England Nathaniel McKay McKay Indiana Litchman Michigan Butler Hisses Blaine Beard Cleveand United States Boston Sidney Cushing Grover Cleveand James Russell Lincoln Lappisuse Cleveland Andrew Baels London Lonon Home Market Club Lowon South Democratic Party New England Norway Iron Works Grant Garfield Arthur Treasury McCulloch Folger Sherman Allison Grover Cleveland Representative McDonough Nichols, Dupee & Co John L. Swift New York F. C. Prince Chester A. Arthur Benjamin Harrison General Harrison America John H. McDonough Paine Memorial Hall Nathan Matthews Patrick A. Collins Thomas J. Gargan Car Oakland Garden Lever

Mr Sanborn Writes a Letter to Board of Lunacy

A long letter by F B Sanborn criticizes the Massachusetts Board of Lunacy and Charity, accusing the chairman of bias and unlawful acts. He details attempts to reform boarding policies for insane patients, threats to remove patients, and a push to discharge him as inspector. He seeks gubernatorial hearings and laments political maneuvering amid a disputed boardroom action.

F. B. Sanborn Board of Lunacy and Charity Charles C. Coffin Inspector of Charities Europe Donnelly Tewksbury Barnstable Essex Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk Suffolk Worcester John Fallon Henrietta G. Codman Richard L. Hodgdoi Elmshouse Massachusetts State Board Rey Henrietta G. Codman Charles Denny Edward Hitchcock L. Webster King R. L. Hodgdon Anne B. Richardson Star Chamber Butler Jedwood Sanborn Mr. Sanborn Sam Miss Cooke State House Pennell R. Donnelly B. Sanborn Boston

Insurgent Charities Inspector Explains Law and Rally Notes

Long letter from 1888 discusses legal limits on Massachusetts charity board actions and the inspector’s critique. Includes quotes on constitutional government, state versus individual authority, and references to a political rally supporting John F. Andrew with speakers Beard Collins Gargan and Andrew.

City notes and local business and social updates

The block numbers 124 to 128 State street sold by Samuel Hatch & Co for 50000 to Warren K Blodgett, assessed at 38000. Fisher Ames Club of Dedham granted incorporation. Winslow Warren president Edward Capen treasurer. Quarantine lifted for all but immigrant vessels. Back Bay concert management hosted a dinner for conductor F Van der Stucken at the Vendome. John Wilson of Ferren Street Charlestown, 27, missing since last Saturday. watch found in Revere, feared foul play. Fewer than a quorum attended common council duties. no meeting held.

State Street Samuel Hatch & Co Warren K. Blodgett Fisher Ames Club Dedham Winslow Warren Edward Capen Back Bay F. van der Stucken New York John Wilson Ferren Street Charlestown Revere Common Council

Fourth Symphony Concert Notes on Tomorrow's Music

Brief notes review Schumann Symphony No 1 in B flat major completed 1841 first performed Leipzig 1841contents praise Schumanns grasp of symphonic form and orchestra use. then Beethoven influence noted and Violin Concerto in D major op.61 revived by Joachim. Michael Angelo overture op.39 by Gade praised for clarity and form

Robert Schumann Geandhaus Leipzig Wasielewski Schumann Beethoven Lupwniig von Beethoven Joachim N. W Michael Angelo Gade Mendelssohn

Smith-Foster wedding at King's Chapel in Salem

Frank L. Smith head master of Bowditch school Salem and Miss E Gertrude Foster of Everett wed at King's Chapel last evening. Rev W H Foote officiated. Ushers included Frederick W. Smith Mark Wilmarth E O Holmes Jr and Harry H Barrett. Bride wore olive green travelling suit with a velvet capote. They will reside in Salem after a quiet reception at Youngs.

King’s Chapel Frank L. Smith Bowditch Salem E. Gertrude Foster Everett W. H. Foote Frederick W. Smith Mark Wilmarth E. O. Holmes, Jr Harry H. Barrett George F. Foster Young's

Richardson Lecture Draws Crowd at Tremont Temple

William Blaney Richardson, nephew of a Boston banker, debuted as a lecturer at Tremont Temple. The British Museum scientists sent him to Tamaulipas to collect natural history items, data, and geographic information. He began the task at about 18 and spent a year completing it, presenting a detailed report of his labors and experiences.

Richardson William Blaney Richardson Tremont Temple Boston British Museum Mexico Tamaulipas

Gospel Among the Indians Society Meets at Unitarian Building

A meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel Among the Indians and others convened at the Unitarian building yesterday afternoon. Dr. Peabody presided with Dr. McKenzie as secretary. Little business beyond routine matters occurred. New members elected include the Rev. C. R. Eliot Arthur B. Wells the Rev. Reuven Thomas the Rev. Howard W. Bronson and George S. Saunders.

Society For the Propagation of the Gospel Among the Indians Unitarian Building Peabody Dr. McKenzie C. R. Eliot Arthur B. Wells Reuven Thomas Howard W. Bronson George 8. Saunders

Direct Service to Florida From Clyde Steamship Co

Clyde Steamship Company schedules direct New York to Mayport Florida service connected to St John’s River lines. The route, aimed at aiding Florida patrons and easing orange shipments during quarantine disruptions, operates from Pier 29 East River with Gulf Stream and Delaware boats. Returning service from Mayport departs Fridays after connections arrive.

Florida Clyde Steamship Company New York Mayport Fla St. John’s River Jacksonville Maypore Lake Jessup South Florida Gulf Stream Delaware Pier 29 Fast River San Aayy

Hats and Caps Move Fast at G W Simmons Co

A dollar or two buys a fall or winter silk hat or Derby as G W Simmons and Co at 32 to 44 North street advertise the latest styles at remarkably low figures. Their hat and cap department is always crowded by young men and prudent parents.

Derby G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Purest market liniment and Dr Bull’s cough syrup ad

An advertisement touts St vation oil as the sure and purest liniment that kills pain priced at 25 cents. It also promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a national dispenser of happiness priced at 25 cents.

Dr. Bull

Trial of Harpoon Assault on Francis A. Barstow Crew

United States Circuit Court on November 1 hear the cases of master J Liam F Macomber and the mate of the barkentine Francis A Barstow charged with harpoon assaults on crew members. The trials were finished and given to the jury, with further proceedings to follow for Wil.

United States Circuit Court Newson J.liam F. M.acomber Barkentine Francis A. Barstow Wil

Superior Court Nov 1 First Session Docket

Court records list numerous civil actions and verdicts from the first and subsequent sessions. Cases include Horatio N Page vs Janes Higgins for bond deed breach in Revere. Bernard Naughton vs William W White for injuries from a tub fall in South Boston. many other listed tort and contract matters with judges Hammond and Mason, and numerous docket entries for Boston area plaintiffs and defendants.

Superior Court Mason Horatio N. Page Janes Higgins Pilaintif Revere A.D. Bosson B. Durant Bernard Naughton William W. White South Boston F. Paige Plaintaff Merwin Quincy M.c.s.co Farmer Pitcher Ean Keating Harris Quincy M Pepper Kendal

Plea Bargains in Superior Court Case Docket

On November 1 in Superior Court J Adam Lowe pled guilty to larceny and was fined ten dollars. John Powers pled guilty to violating liquor laws and fined fifty dollars. Michael Flaherty pled guilty to liquor violations with a fifty dollar fine plus costs. Several pleas of guilty were entered but sentences were deferred. Julia Sullivan is charged with being idle and disorderly and remains untried.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. Adam _ Lowe John Powers Michael Flaherty Julia Sullivan

Edison and His Portrait Court Case Emerges

A court case probes whether a company may use inventor Thomas Edison’s portrait for advertising after acquiring his name rights. Edison objects to his likeness being used with his polyform invention to ease neural pains and to Lydia Pinkham branding. Boston capitalists own the invention and show Edison’s likeness in ads, triggering the restraining action yesterday.

Thomas A. Edison Lydia Pinkham Boston Rhey Edison

Discovery of Asteroid 281 by Dr Palisa Vienna

A Science Observer Code cable from the EU of Astronomers reports the discovery of asteroid 281 of twelfth magnitude by Dr. Palisa in Vienna. It provides the position for Oct 31.5165 GMT and a detailed right ascension and declination, with daily motions noted in both axes.

Science Observer Code European Union of Astronomers Palisa Vienna Greenwich

New Brighton Engine Company 34 Named and Commissioned

Five Brighton commissioners establish Engine Company No 34 with George C Fernald as captain. The unit commences service on November 3. Promoted within are John A. Ryan to engineman No 8 Hoseman Thomas H. Evans to assistant engineman No 8 Hoseman J P Dean to lieutenant No 4 and Hoseman John Quigley to lieutenant No 8.

Brighton George C Fernald John A. Ryan Thomas H. Evans J. P. Dean John Quigley

Pathfinder November Issue Reveals Winter Schedules

The November Pathfinder issue is released featuring the latest time tables and winter schedules. It notes techniques or tips for readers while highlighting upcoming timetable updates and seasonal planning.

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