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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1887

Page

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Victory for Democrats in New York State and county race

Striking Democratic lead in New York State and this county. minor dispute over a district congressman seat with General Charles Tracey favored. Albany Typographical Union endorses the Democratic ticket praising records of state officers and urging labor groups to back the Democrats. Brooklyn congratulated for electing a capable Comptroller as financial head.

Axzany N. Y Charles Tracey Watervliet Arsenal Albany Typographical Union Notoriou Brooklyn Ace

Dynamite found in Lingg cell fuels clemency pressure

Six loaded dynamite bombs were found in the cell of Lingg one of Chicago’s condemned anarchists. Strong pressure mounted on Governor Oglesby to secure a commutation of sentence amid the high profile case and public reaction.

Lingg Chicago Oglesby Supreme Court Congress New Haven Chicago Wire Fence Company E. S. Wheeler Ward The Ball Players’ Brotherhood Young Brotherhood Patrick Mahoney Medford Crow Indian Agency Nathan Cleaves Portland Louisiana Albany New York Oregon Anticosti Zanesville Thurman Columbus Jackson Mexico Cricano Richard Oglesby Springfield Ill Haymarket Friends of Labor Baymarket McCormick’s East St. Louis Chicago Stock Yards Michael Schwab Samuel Fielden Sprincheap Glesby Capitol Hunt Mny United States Europe Associated Press Marshuies France

O'Brien Defies Dublin Castle Over Jail Uniform Demand

Mr O'Brien refused to wear the jail uniform and submit to indignities as an order from Dublin Castle sought to compel him and Mandeville. Dillon urged listeners to join in avenging O'Brien. Also notes Stanley expedition near Albert Nyanza, Caffarelli inquiry in France, and the Jenny Lind Goldschmidt funeral at Malvern.

French Chamber of Deputies Caffarelli Lord Stanley of Preston Marquis of Lansdowne Canada Darwin Hoi Ling Jenny Lind Goldschmidt Malvern

Weather and sermons mix with temperance meetings

Today traffic was generally fair as Cambridge clubs hosted a string of religious talks. Rev John Ager spoke at New Jerusalem on providence and creation while Rev Phillips Brooks discussed immortality and Christ's mission.

John ©. Ager Brooklyn New Jerusalem Providence Phillips Brooks Wells Memorial Workingmen’s Institute Baptist Tabernacle Fulton Stony Brook Fresh Pond Cambridge Baldwin Christian Union Atchinson New York

Narrow Escape as Carriage Plunges at Warren Bridge

George F. Butterfield 45 of Chelsea along with George Goff and two children rode home in a carriage when the Warren bridge draw gate opened. The carriage fell into the water but Bay State and Nellie C Payne crews rescued all occupants. The horse was pulled from the water at Winslow's wharf and the carriage was lost.

George F. Butterfield Shurtleff Street Chelsea George Goff Warren Bridge Bay State Nellie C. Payne Winslow’s Wharf

Chamberlain Not Wanted in Trade Settlement Debate

The St John Telegraph argues North America should settle trade and fisheries independently. The piece notes concern over Canadian links to imperial affairs and suggests Canada must protect its own interests in commerce and politics. It cites Edward Blake's potential bid for Westminster and discusses Senate opposition to a fisheries commission and any resulting treaty.

The St. John Telegraph North America Hallifax N.S St. John Liberals New Brunswick Maritime Provinces Chamberlain Canada St. John Globe Edward Blake Benjamin Westminster Washington Sixeray New England Senate

Weather Outlook North East Area Begins Monday

Indications from Washington forecast twenty four hour period starting 7 a.m. Monday November 7 with generally fair weather for New England and warmer conditions in eastern New York. Southwesterly winds will be fresh to brisk, rising then slightly falling in temperature.

Washington New England New York

Ball Players' Brotherhood Demands League Recognition

John M. Ward writes from New Orleans demanding recognition by November 25 or the Brotherhood will sever ties with the league. President Young replies he can present the request at the November 16 meeting but has no authority to act before then, with dates corrected to November 17 and Ward planning travel to New York.

New York John M. Ward The Ball Players’ Brotherhood Young New Orleans Brotherhood of Ball Players League Ward Brotherhood East

Ships and sailings list from New York and London notices

The bulletin records arrivals and departures with multiple vessels named at New York and London on Nov 6 including steamers Herman Winter Mentone Navia and others, sailing to ports from Boston to Liverpool and Calcutta, with ships like Roman Wisconsin Aurania Inventor Surrey and Jungfrau among those listed. It notes arrivals in New York harbor and various outbound routes to global destinations.

New York Herman Winter Boston Mentone Hong Kong Navia Port Spain Lazaro Torrevieja Jose E. Moor Caibarien Triumphe Rio Janeiro Indora Aoilo Jose Bueno Guantanamo Powell Victoria Brazil Eastern Star Barbadoes Brothers Nassau Herbert Port Sata London Roman Liverpool Wisconsin Queenstown Aurania Inventor New Orleans Surrey

Bombs Found In Lingg Cell As Jail Tightens Security

In Chiacago jail seventeen condemned Anarchists faced tighter control after six bombs were found hidden in Lingg's cell. The sheriff ordered strict search measures, restricted visits, and new cell arrangements while experts assess the devices. Governor Oglesby faced a flood of clemency petitions amid ongoing debates over the executions.

Chiaco Lingg Friends of the Condemned Engel Folz Fischer Parsons Schwab and Fielden Spies Schwab Matson Fair Schaack Linge Haymarket

Railroads at War Over Terminal Tracks in Ohio

In Zanesville Ohio on November 6 tensions flare as the Zanesville Mt Vernon and Marion line begins laying track disputed territory against Baltimore and Ohio forces 200 B and O workers clash but militia and a Gatling gun battery quell the disturbance with pledges to allow night work.

Zanesville, O Baltimore & Ohio Zanesville New Comnerstown Columbus Mt. Vernon & Marion Comany Baltimore & Ohio Section

Shipping arrivals list with multiple routes and origins

A dense maritime log notes vessels at various ports on dates in early November. Entries show ships such as Celtic Oranmore Orpington and St Andrew's Bay arriving or sailing from Boston Liverpool New York Philadelphia or Port Antonio with cargos or passengers from cities including Hamburg Bordeaux and Porto Rico.

Tyhee Chiswick Boston Wilmington Carnbrea New York Celtic Liverpool Rugia Hamburg Chateau Yquem Sordeaux Buteshire Progreso Caracas Porto Cabello Baltimore Teelin New Orleans Kansas Cephalonia Umbria Santander Orpington St Catharine’s Point Longhirst London Hull Galileo Lisbon St Andrew’s Bay Philadelphia Christiansand Geiser Stettin Bartlepool Roseville Bremen Pensher Leith Lydian Monarch Stamford Port Antonio River Garry Porto Rico Elsa Ohio Edam Amsterdam Valasea Burgundia Marseilles Jan Breydel Antwerp California Inflexible Lasselle Montreal Loudon Longhurst Drama Malin Head Grecian Queenstown Indiana Phiadelphia Prymouth Hammonia Havre la Gascogne

Portland Port Surveyor Nomination Praised by Maine Democrats

President appoints Judge Nathan Cleaves surveyor of the port of Portland. Maine Democrats hail the choice as ideal and wise noting his qualifications and broad support across parties and the mercantile community. The appointment is seen as strengthening party unity and aiding a likely Democratic congressional gain in the first district.

Maine J. 8. Palmer Cleaves Cleveland Congress Walker Deering Post Argus Anderson Judge Cleaves

Cabinet Changes Stated Not Decided Yet By President

George A. Jenks arrives from Washington and says no decision has been made on cabinet changes. He notes reports are sensational and predicts a Supreme Court vacancy for Lamar, with possible Interior or Postmaster General shifts depending on the appointment.

George A. Jenks Prrrspurg United States Washington Jenks Supreme Court Lamar Congress Senate Supreme Bench Vilas Stevenson Interior Department Muldrow

Judge Thurman Attacks Jackson in Thurman Club Address

Columbus Ohio November 6 Judge Thurman lashed out at Judge Jackson calling him an old crank and a disappointed politician recalling Grover Cleveland’s recall of Jackson from Mexico. He accused Jackson of being a malignant enemy to the Democratic party and mocked his secession remarks.

Columbus Judge Thurman Thurman Club Democratic Party United States

Iberia Guards Mobilize As Strikes Continue

A military company from Opelousas passed down today and an artillery detachment of the Iberia Guards left on a local train after Captain Cades called for more men. Ten more Iberia Guards depart tonight for Pottersville. All mills are operating and a large group of black workers traveled by train to fill striker slots.

New Orleans Picayune New Iberia Opelousas Iberia Guards Cades Iberia Pottersville Fausse Point

Newport Explosion Report Sparks Investigation

A committee led by Professor Monroe with Lieutenants Murdock and Roliser investigates Thursday torpedo explosion in Newport with two injured men who are recovering. officials say if the launch had been a service torpedo rather than a practice one, it could have blown the boat apart and killed all aboard.

Newport R. L Monroe Murdock Roliser

O Brien Defies Dublin Castle On Jail Dress Rule

Dupuix reports from Tullamore that Mr. O'Brien refused to wear prison garb and avoid menial work or exercise with inmates. Dublin Castle ordered conformity, while the governor appeals to the Castle and resists, citing dignity and health concerns. The piece notes related health, religion, and political tensions surrounding O'Brien, Mandeville, and Sheehy MP.

Freeman O’brien Dublin Castle Brien Cork Mr. O’brien Sheehy M. P South Galway

Jenny Lind Buried at Malvern in Grand Funeral

Jenny Lind was buried at Malvern with services at Malvern Abbey. Attending mourners included Otto Goldschmidt and family, Consul Ehrenberg of Sweden, and Sir Michael Kiddulph. Royal wreaths came from the Queen and Prince of Wales, with tributes from Sweden and the Royal College of Music. The patchwork quilt from the United States was buried with her.

London Jenny Lind Malvern Wind’s Point Malvern Abbey Otto Goldschmidt Walter Goldschmidt Ernest Raymond Maude Felix Goldschmidt Ehrenberg Sweden Michael Kiddulph Prince of Wales Dresden Royal College of Music United States Jenny Maria Lind-Goldschmidt

Darwin Life Details Round Atheist Claim Debated

The Pall Mall Gazette prints excerpts from a forthcoming Darwin biography noting a mischievous child and lazy student years. It states Darwin avoided medicine due to blood sensitivity and drifted toward church duties before Cambridge, where he gambled and focused on music. He allegedly became a deist in 1888 and denied atheism.

Loxpon The Pall Mall Gazette Darwin Shrewsbury School Cambridge God

Caffarelli Scandals Debate in French Chamber

Paris report on the inquiry committee into the Caffarelli scandal dominated the Chamber of Deputies session yesterday. M. Baulay Dasson argued the matter sought not inquiry but prosecution of M. Wilson, with Mr. Coliavra cited in the discussion.

Paris Caffarelli Chamber of Deputies M. Baulay Dasson M. Wilson Coliavra

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