05 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1887
Page
1
This morning reports show Maine weighing commercial union with Canada with prominent business leaders voicing views. Other items note two reporters admitting sending an “infernal machine” to Chief Justice Waite to boost sales, and various political and social developments across the country.
London reports Mr. Balfour chief secretary for Ireland addressed the Midland Conservative Union in Birmingham with armed guards nearby. He urged firm government action on Ireland, contrasted Gladstone and Liberal tactics, and warned against Home Rule and evictions while defending police actions and law. In Scotland and Ireland, other political notes followed with prosecutions and court dates for related disturbances.
A San Francisco dated report recounts the 1864 to 1865 hoax involving a supposed infernal machine sent to Chief Justice Waite. Hopkins and Sperry admitted fabricating the story to generate sensation, while Field recalls a real torpedo-like device mailed to him in 1865. The incident prompted police action and post office scrutiny.
Prominent Maine merchants and officials in Portand and nearby towns share views on commercial union with Canada. They cite reciprocity, tariff changes, border duties, immigration, and potential benefits for Portland and Maine industries while noting opposition from fishermen and farmers.
A bustling establishment touts Tailor-Made Mon tague Kersey and Crombie Elysian Overcoats priced from $15 to $50. The store markets medium-priced goods with notable bargains this week, including four shade Kersey Overcoats at $20 and Chinchilla Overcoats in Black and Blue at $15, plus suits $10 to $35.
Store advertises suits overcoats and reefers in imported and domestic fabrics with prices from 3 to 20 dollars for suits 2.50 to 15 dollars for overcoats and 5 to 12 dollars for reefers highlighting unobtainable styles.
At the United Labor party mass meeting at Cooper Union in New York, Henry George Dr McGlynn and others spoke. McGlynn confirmed church reconsideration of his action and stated he remains a priest in spirit and seeks to repair the outrage against him.
Mrs. Cherry Moore of Fredericton Junction, a 76 year old widow with nine children, has inherited $750,000 in Ireland. Her Belfast-born brother James Carlisle built an ox mill and left most of a $1,000,000 estate to two grandchildren who have since died, leaving Mrs. Moore as sole heir-at-law.
New York cargo list includes ships from Plymouth Cadiz Rockport and Bangor with crews and cargoes noted. A San Francisco despatch says bark Lydia has taken six whales in the Japan Sea. Duchess of Argyle ashore at San Juan Island. Ocean Bled sinks in Panqoutank River with all on board lost. Dionis of Hawkesbury reported gone down with all hands.
Advertisement notes a buy of maker items by Keeler and Co at their Cambridgeport and Washington Street locations, listing factory and showroom details in a compact commerce notice.
Chief Secretary Balfour defended his Ireland policy before the Midland Conservative Union in Birmingham and attacked Mr. Gladstone for inconsistency. A warrant issues for MP Cox for missing Ennis summons. Paris papers call the rented conversion bill a government victory. South Belfast MP Johnston warns Orangemen would use rifles to protect the empire in Glasgow.
Weather colder and fair today in the city. Daniel Morarty died from injuries at Young's Hotel. Charles A. McManus, noted yachtsman, died at Harrison Square. Mystic Park season closed with exciting events. Rabbi Schindler spoke on Johan Ben Saccai and Jewish life in Christ era. Water from Stony Brook will enter Fresh Pond with a city ceremony. Cambridge plans an elaborate program of exercises. Stock market showed moderate activity with a strong close. Old Colony directors advise leasing the Boston and Providence line.
For twenty four hours beginning 7 a m Saturday November 5 New England experiences colder fair weather with fresh to brisk northwest winds diminishing. Eastern New York sees fair but colder conditions in the south with steady temperatures in the north and northwest winds turning light and variable. Cautionary signals persist along the Atlantic coast from Wood's Hall to Eastport and Sandy Hook. Blue Hill Observatory notes southeastern New England will have fair weather and coverer for the next twenty four hours from 12 o'clock tonight.
Yesterday’s weather observations captured up to 10 p m at all stations, recorded simultaneously to compare conditions. Data spans multiple sites, detailing temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, and precipitation indicators for a unified snapshot.
Police dispersed a gathering of unemployed workers in Trafalgar Square after an address by a man named Webb. The mob offered no resistance. The report notes involvement by Lord Salisbury and Mr Matthews in connection with home affairs.
Thomas Owens a 28 year old carpenter at Homestead fell from a roof and died. Inquest reveals Owens claimed ties to Anarchists of Chicago and said he threw the Haymarket bomb. Piper confirms Owens spoke of the riot and his biographical danger as a Chicago exile.
President Cleveland writes Ex-Mayor Edward Cooper that he supports the Democratic local ticket and Mr Fellows in New York City. He notes his abstention from city campaigns but backs Fellows if fit, and sends congratulations to Mr Hewitt.
Policemen Howe and Foss of Station 3 fought Patrick E. Mahoney and John Gilmore after a robbery of Charles A. Taylor that left 3 watches and $32. Gilmore attempted to shoot Howe, but Foss restrained the revolver in time. A separate case reports Dr Cilley tending to a throat wound from a suicide attempt at Hawkins street lodge.
Providence reports a Bristol town council meeting affirming the town can care for its own poor, while considering tax funding if rubber mill operations do not restart. Colonel Colt indicates sale of the National Rubber plant and an operative group supports selling, with adjournment until Monday.
At a New York gathering, S. E. Shelivitch warned that if leaders of a murder are hanged next Friday, a harsher reaction than the Civil War would follow, saying the death of seven men would not stop their cause and vowing retaliation.
Montreal reports that the Privy Council upheld the Jacques Cartier Bank on the bank loan to Cate the former cashier. The case involved the City and District Savings Bank deducting 28000 dollars as a loan to Cate while he served as cashier and faced penitentiary time for fraud. The ruling affirmed that the loan was to Cate personally.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures with vessels such as Adriatic from New York, Nevada, Pieter de Coninck from New York, Ardancorrach from New Orleans for Reval, and Pomona from St Ann's Bay. Entries cover Bristol London Liverpool Boston Philadelphia and more with dates in November.
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