08 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1887
Page
1
Merchants advertise imported Paris silk braid sets at half price with varied color options and piece counts. Mohair braid sets, panels, and trims in Astrachan styles are discounted up to 50 percent, with specific widths and prices listed. Also included are nationwide news briefs from Dusty and London covering political tensions in Ireland and market reactions in Russia.
New York dispatch describes Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain at sea en route to Washington as part of a British commission on the Canada United States fisheries dispute. He says discussions on commercial union are misread, while Sir Charles Tupper represents Canada and the panel aims to cover Behring Sea fisheries. Portland reports echos hopeful of a quick settlement, with fishermen ready to hold talks.
General F F Millen arrived on the Edam and rejected knowledge of a London dynamite plot. He knew Dennehy but not Cohen or Melville, and called the plot an invention aiding the British government. He said his trips abroad sought a French patent shell sale and a Venezuela emigration scheme.
National Rubber Works operatives met at 2 oclock to reconsider last weeks refusal of Assignee Colt proposal. Employees voted to rescind their action and accept Colt's plan, resuming mills under contract with major rubber firms paying cash for finished stock with privilege to work up at the National Works.
Saturday morning about 10 o'clock Mrs Margaret 22 living with sister Agnes Logan at 3 Shepton terrace South Boston took a dose of rough on rats and died from the poison effects at 12 3 o'clock Monday morning It is said her husband lives in Portland Me and she ran away with another man who brought her to this city and left her
Providence November 7 Charles C Corbett editor and publisher of the Providence Daily Despatch was found guilty by a Supreme Court jury of libel and damages were set at 500 dollars in favor of complainant Seine Daniel R Ballou of Ballou Jackson law firm.
A Cambridgeport fire sale listing notes furniture showroom at 81 80 Washington Street near the Elm Factory. The brief notice highlights available wares and location for potential buyers.
The Mayo Wrapper from Irish Homespun, made in County Mayo by John McGee & Co., is hailed as a success with high demand and early orders for a new stock. McGee & Co. call it the craze of the United Kingdom and predict it will lead the market this year.
G W Simmons and Co operative list shows offices at 82 to 44 North Street Boston listing the address range. The notice records the firm’s contact in Boston.
A mixed morning summary notes George Engel among condemned arsonists attempting suicide by lauda num. Police report dynamite in Anarchist home. Chamberlain comments on mission and American institutions. Philadelphia ticket projected 5000 majority. Bristol rubber workers accept Colt’s proposal. Works to resume soon. Washington politics seen shaping presidential canvass with Democrat tilt. Reeves’s American Band marks fiftieth anniversary in Providence. Virginia coalitionists led by Mahone aim to seize the State in today’s election. Mrs. Cleveland and her mother hosted in Germantown. Jackson objects to Thurman remarks. Parties confident in New York. Millen arrives and calls London dynamite plot story invented for Britain.
Eight thousand gather at Tullamore jail as O'Brien and Mandeville face bread and water for not wearing prison garb. Reports note political unrest, medical cases, and ongoing diplomatic efforts across Europe including Caffarelli trials in Paris and Kalnoky’s Russia strategy. Cholera wanes in Italy as the Czar plans Berlin visit on the 15th.
Fair and slightly colder weather. Two witnesses examined in the damage case of the Portuguese evicted from Long Island. The Washingtonian Home Society held its twenty ninth annual meeting. A serious shooting affray occurred at East Cambridge. The stock market dull with Atchison selling on September earnings. Boston bank reserves expected to dip. Eastern railroad to receive 436000 this year and a 66 percent dividend likely at next meeting.
A long list of ships arriving and departing across European and American ports dated Nov 5 to Nov 7 is recorded, including Marsala, Sardinian, Etruria, and others with origins from Hamburg, Liverpool, New York, Montreal, and more. The note ends with the Weir Village schools closing due to diphtheria prevalence.
Reports from San Remo and London detail worsening throat cancer symptoms for Crown Prince Frederick William. Doctors recommend a potential throat incision. growth located below the glottis raises concerns and officials, including Prince William, pursue medical conferences and further evaluation.
Paris November 7 The trial of General Caf farelli Mme Limouzin Mme Rattazzi and General D Andlau for selling Legion of Honor decorations began with all defendants present except General D Andlau General Caf farelli testified admitting business relations with Limouzin to relieve his embarrassment and stated he sought decorations only to oblige her He said he never took money and denied revealing the plan for mobilization of the Seventeenth Army Corps
The Journal de St. Petersbourg reports Count Kalnoky differing with Russia on Prince Ferdinand’s election. Kalnoky says only a sanction by the powers can legalize the selection, while Russia has never recognized its validity.
London reports on U S alien status sparking concerns of retrogression and exclusiveness. Berlin-Warsaw updates note Austria’s sugar and brandy bounty clash with Germany. Rome outlines papal jubilee ceremonies and gifts. Paris tightens foreigner clause affecting British and American residents. Vienna reports dynamite and seditious pamphlets seized in St. Petersburg.
The first truss of the Poughkeepsie bridge was finished and swung today. The 525 foot span sits between towers 1000 feet high, rests on masonry piers 125 feet below low water, and rises 337 feet from the foundations. It supports a double track steel floor system and can carry 3000 pounds per running foot per track.
The General Term Supreme Court confirmed the referee's report and granted a writ of mandamus to compel appointing United Labor party inspectors. The 812 inspectors were sworn in by police at headquarters and will serve tomorrow.
In New York on Nov 7 both Republicans and Democrats express confidence for tomorrow's election. Bets circulated tonight with $1000 to $800 on Nicoll for district attorney. Predictions cite a St George vote and bets on George reaching over 60 000 in the city. Progressive Labor leaders deny any deal with Fellows's men.
The Rev. William Halley resigns as pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Salem due to ill health after a twenty year tenure. Rev. P. J. Halley will succeed him.
Chief Justice McDonald in Vice Admiralty Court awards one third of the value of the German bark Highflyer and cargo after salvage claim by Richmond Hill steamer. Bark and cargo valued at 33 000 with salvage claimed at 30 000.
Aubany N Y Nov 7 Special E J Larrabee Co whose 175 000 steam cracker bakery burned Oct 30 has secured use of a complete Facies at Cambridgeport Mass until they rebuild in this city
Richmond Va Nov 7 A close fight ends tomorrow for 100 House of Delegates seats and 19 State Senators with Democratic domination at stake. Coalitionists led by ex Senator Mahone push to upset the balance as the Legislature will also elect a U S Senator to succeed Riddleberger. Democrats predict no reversal.
Ex Senator Thurman’s remarks about General Henry R. Jackson in Columbus are disputed. Jackson, 67, notes his resignation from a Mexico mission was his own decision, not a recall, and he defends his record against Thurman’s accusations as false and unfounded.
For twenty four hours from 7 a.m. Tuesday November 8, New England will have fair weather and slightly colder temperatures with fresh to brisk winds shifting to the northwest. Eastern New York may see slightly cooler fair weather with light to fresh northwest winds shifting to northerly and diminishing. Cautionary southwest signals remain at Narragansett and Wood's Hole sections.
For southeastern New England the twenty four hours starting 12 o'clock tonight will be fair and slightly warmer in the period ending at 2 p. m. Weather bulletin by H. H. Clayton, the observer.
Meteorological record summarizes yesterday’s observations taken simultaneously at all stations up to 10 p m. across locations. It lists readings for temperature, humidity, wind, and barometric pressure from multiple stations.
The New York Star Theatre hosts Henry Irving in Faust with Miss Terry to a crowded audience. Critics debate its fusion of spectacular scenery and dramatic depth noting Wills adaptation and Irving's Mephistopheles as the focal point while praising the stage splendor and old world Nuremberg settings.
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