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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1889

Page

2

Weather Forecast for New England and Eastern New York

Weather forecast indicates fair conditions in New England through Friday evening with rain arriving Saturday and little temperature change. Eastern New York should see fair weather before rain on Saturday, with steady to rising winds shifting to easterly.

Washington New England New York Boston Signal Service U.S.A ostTon Sp. M A.M Cotton Region Bulletin Wilmington Charleston Augusta Savannah Atlanta Eeiceess Lomi Montgomery T Mobile Bbeewurs New Orleans Galveston Vicksburg Little Rock Esvieeesdd Memphis Mometer Albany Hoston Buffalo Bismarck Oak Cheyenne Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Duluth el Paso Tex Eastport Helena Mont Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Portland Salt Lake City Washington, N.C

Tariff reform gains as Ohio and nation vote shift

Ex President Cleveland and Roger Mills argue tariff reform shaped the election results. Mills cites Ohio New Jersey and New York as evidence, says Republicans must stand for tariff reform. He notes Missouri calls for tariff talks and lists support from workers farmers and regions.

Cleveland Roger Q. Mills Ohio

Tariff Reform Leaven Spreads Across States

Washington reports President Cleveland noting the tariff reform movement has spread nationwide after Tuesday elections. He cites the West's awakening to tariff burdens and mentions Iowa and Ohio state platforms aligning with the St Louis stance. He says the people are judging and remains satisfied with early results and the Virginia vote signals continued Democratic fidelity.

Washington Cleveland West Iowa Ohio St. Louis Virginia South Jefferson Jackson

Ohio Returns Point to Republican Sweep With Few Surprises

Indications from Republican and Democratic headquarters suggest Republicans will win most state offices, with Foraker and possibly the Lieutenant Governor as the only close contests. Campbell’s plurality is seen near 11 000 to 14 000 by different factions, while Watson and Hester lead their races by about two thousand. Unofficial statewide returns show Campbell around 9 240 in early tallies, with other GOP candidates ahead in several counties. official results expected tomorrow.

Washington Speciau Conan Mills Texas New York Massachusetts Cleveland Hill Campbell Ohio Boies Iowa Missouri Congress Sam Kansas Illinois New England New Jersey Connecticut Senator Sherman Foraker Crapo Brackett Sherman Chicago Augusta Columbus Thompson Grosvenor Kennedy Butterworth Ross Coxtumpgus Republican Committee Watson Hester Supreme Court Marquis Ashland Geauga Ottawa Paulding Powell Dickman Brown Board of Public Works Hahn John Hancock Welieve Lampson Lampson Cincosnati

New Hampshire Politics See Rivalries in Federal and Local Posts

The Concord dispatch outlines intra party maneuvers as H. D. Upton emerges as a possible first district candidate against incumbent Alonzo Nute and Sulloway. It notes battles for naval office spots, internal revenue, pension, and postmaster roles, plus Soldiers Home location debates and tilting support within the Republican and Democratic camps.

Concorp N. H New Hampshire H. D. Upton Manchester Alonzo Nute Upton Nute C. A. Sullaway C. A. Sulloway Boston Naval Office Charles H. Bartlett Henry E. Burnham Chandler Europe Naval Office Sulloway A. 8 Moultonboro Yom” Cheney Ashland Green Medical School Pension Examiners Grimes Hillsboro Congressman Moore Moore Concord Lysander Carroll Senator Chandler Carroll Washington Senator Corning The Soldiers’ Home Charles E. Wilton Tilton Goodell George E. Hodgdon Portsmouth T. P. Cheney Daniel Hall

Ohio Counties Report Plurality for Campbell

Official counts from all Ohio counties show a plurality for Campbell totaling 11,454 votes. The figures indicate a clear lead for Campbell among the candidates counted in the statewide totals.

Democrats Win State Legislature in Historic Low GOP Share

Unofficial returns show a Democratic majority of 42 715 with 79 Democrats to 14 Republicans and 7 doubtful in the House and Democrats 29 to 9 with 1 doubtful in the Senate. B L Braselman faces grand jury for alleged illegal voting. Congressman George D Wise testifies Braselman resides in Washington.

Ricamonp House Senate Democrats B. L. Braselman George D. Wise Braselman Washington

Iowa's Contest Democrats Claim Ticket but Legislature Doubtful

Des Moines Iowa November 7 Democrats claim the state ticket is elected, but returns show the governor’s race unsettled. Republicans likely seven in the House and one in the Senate with a light joint ballot majority that would aid Senator Allison’s reelection.

Boulangists Hold Jersey Conference Amid Hotel Warning

Leaders of the Boulangist party met at General Boulanger's quarters on Jersey Island with sixty members present. The Jersey authorities cautioned the hotel landlord that he would be held responsible for any overt demonstrations stemming from the meeting.

Reichstag Budget Committee Debates Wissmann Expedition Credit

The Reichstag budget committee discussed foreign estimates and a supplementary credit for Captain Wissmann's expedition, under 2,000,000 marks. Debate covered German Niger Company complaints, a proposed Basel consulate, and possible direct cable with the Cameroons. An entente with Switzerland over a renewed treaty was noted as unlikely but possible.

Reichstag Count von Berchem Foreign Office Herr Woermann Niger Company England Germany Togo Wissmann Basle Switzerland Count von Berchbein Cameroons von Stephan Imperial Posts and Telegraphs

Masters Lightermen Protest Manning Buxton Action

London November 7 The General Steam Navigation Company plans to cargo Harwich due to lightermen strike. Masters denounce Cardinal Manning Sidney Buxton and Lord Brassey, saying their arbitration was not consulted. They urge surrender of the one job per night principle.

London General Steam Navigation Company Harwich Cardinal Manning Sidney Buxton Lord Brassey Mr. Buxton

Massacre of Dr Peters shocks Europe and Britain

London reports express regret over the murder of Dr Karl Peters and his party on the Tanaby Masais as Germany’s Africa aims face stern questions. The Times and other papers note Peters’ energy and risks in opening East Africa to European influence amid Stanley Emin Pasha relief updates.

London Dr. Peters Zanzibar Burton Speke Lake Tanganyika Tanu River Karl Peters Central Africa Stanley Enn Pasha the Times Emin Pasha Tanaby Masais Ngao East Africa Germany Peters Foreign Office Lana River Tiedemann

Harvard Hare and Hounds Third Run at Watertown Meet

The Harvard shooting club held its third hare and hounds run of the season with I P King and W Alexander laying the course from the gym to Mt. Auburn and Fresh Pond before returning. Downs and Davis led the first return to the gym at 5 20 while the hares arrived five minutes later. The Watertown meeting drew a large audience as Match B was won by Beals with 16 points, Gould 14. Match A saw Bacon Haskell and Luce tied at 9 and Match D won by Quinlan with 9. A Freshman Glee Club candidate contest occurred in Roberts Hall with results pending. Dr Francke lectured in Sever Hall on Epochs in German Literature.

Harvard I. P. King W. Alexander Norton’s Boylston Street Bridge Mt. Auburn Fresh Pond Brattle W. C. Downs H. A. Davis Shooting Club Watertown Beals Gould Bacon Haskell Luce Quinlan Roberts Hall University Glee Club Francke Sever Hall

Seven year old Katie Donovan badly burned in Lawrence incident

Katie Donovan of Lawrence aged seven was playing near a fire with other children when a severe burn occurred. Doctors warn she may die from injuries as the case draws concern from local residents.

Katie Donovan Lawrence

Parnell Commission Opens With Boycott Speech Debate

London, Nov. 7. Sir Henry James resumes for the Times, reading speeches by Parnell and Davitt advocating boycotting. He argues the speakers are responsible for crimes in Ireland following their delivery. Sir Charles Russell attends for the first time since withdrawal of Parnellite counsel.

London Parnell Commission Henry James Times Messrs. Parnell Davitt Henry Ireland Charles Russell Parnell

French Republicans to Convene Plenary Union Officers

In Paris sixty Republican deputies meet to call a plenary reunion of the party to appoint officers and reject group formations. Boulangists to be excluded from the reunion. In Drogheda a tenants defence league convention opens with three hundred delegates in attendance.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Tenants’ Defence League Drogheda

Rome Canal Scheme to Turn Rome Into Seaport

A commission is appointed to study Garibaldi’s plan to dig a canal from the Tiber to Castelfusano, eighty metres wide and ten metres deep, to make Rome a seaport. M De Lesseps backs it and an American company could build. Melbourne federation talks say no special convention is needed. In Zanzibar German flag reported at Port Durnford as Wissmann prepares to attack Saadani tonight.

Siasm McFadden America Rome Garibaldi Tiber Castelfusano M. de Lesseps Melbourne Victoria Zanzibar Port Durnford Wissmann Saadani

New York Supreme Court Dissolves North River Sugar Refining Co

Judge Daniels writes the decision upholding Judge Barrett's special term ruling that the North River Sugar Refining Co violated its charter by joining the Sugar Trust. The court notes inferred anti competitive aims and says a corporation must use its franchises for public benefit or risk charter annulment at the Attorney General's suit.

New York Daniels Supreme Court Barrett North River Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust van Brunt Brady

City Canvass Shapes Up for Mayor Hart and Rivals

Local Democrats and Republicans mobilize after the state contest. Republicans lean to renominate Mayor Hart with Merrill as possible alternative. Democrats show Owen A. Galvin as leading machine figure. Ward 13 aldermanic fights loom as Leary and Murphy camps claim momentum ahead of next week caucuses.

Hart Moody Merrill Merrill Owen A. Galvin City Campagne Alderman Murphy Leary M. J. Moore Murphy

Indiana Supreme Court reshapes minor state office vacancies

The Indiana Supreme Court rules that legislature elected offices were illegal and governors have no inherent appointment power. the offices of chief of the Bureau of Statistics and State inspector are still vacant and must be filled by gubernatorial appointment, while dissents argue otherwise.

Inpranapolis Ind Supreme Court John Worm Hovey Bureau of Statistics William A. Peelle I’. Yancey Nelson A. Hyde Elliott Mitchell Olds Berkshire Cottey

Massive fires devastate Petersburg and Boston areas

Fire in Petersburg destroys sixteen businesses in the Iron Front block with losses around 500000 and insurance 350000. Incidents include a fatal wall collapse injuring a police lieutenant and an arrest for incendiary rhetoric. Separate blazes in Salem and Newport report minor damages and kerosene arson attempts.

Perersburg A. Rosenstock & Co George H. Davis & Co Sycamore Street P. M. Steward & C.o Western Union Telegraph Office Odd Fellows’ Hall Young Men’s Christian Association A. J. Clements Wada M. M. Davis & Co W.T. Plumer & Co Jaffray & Co New York Bridgers General Commission W. L Gs. Watkins Eppes Hargrave A. W. Price X. M. Steward Virginia Mutual Insurance Company Petersburg Savings & Insurance Company George Crichton Price John Brewer Crichton SaLem Boston Street Hose 4 Senate Dusuguse Norwegian Plough Company Newport H. Haskins The Vermont Watchman

Fall in Elevator Shaft Injures Man on Washington Street

Lucian Fernald of 1057 Washington street fell down an elevator shaft yesterday afternoon and sustained a severe head wound. He was transported to City Hospital for treatment.

Lucian Fernald Washington Street City Hospital

Police Board Finds Officers Guilty in Prisoner Abuse

Patrolmen James A. Cross and Francis J. Mulligan of Station 4 were found guilty of abusing prisoners and sentenced to a public reprimand. Patrolman Milton H. Alger of Station 5 was found guilty of failing to relieve his post on time and the case was placed on file.

James A. Cross Francis J. Mulligan Station 4 Board of Police Milton H. Alger

Stolen items recovered by Officer ONeil at Bulfinch Place

Officer O Neil of Station 3 recovered a gold watch valued at 76 dollars and a pair of opera glasses stolen from Maria Ledwith of Bulfinch Place last evening.

O'Neil Station 3 Maria Ledwith Bulfinch Place

Waterman opinion on ballot cross sparks local debate

Local politicians debate Attorney General Waterman's view on the correct ballot cross to mark opposite names. Recounts may lead to many votes being invalid if the cross does not meet the opinion, with the final interpretation likely to be decided in court.

Burdette visits Republican headquarters after Massachusetts win

Robert J. Burdette, Burlington Hawkeye humorist, dropped into the Republican State headquarters to congratulate managers J. O. Burdett and J. Otis Wardwell on the Massachusetts victory. He met visitors in the rooms and afterward lunched with Colonel Burdett of Hingham at the Tavern.

Robert J. Burdette Burlington

Gosnold Votes Tallied in State Election

Gosnold reports final town results with Brackett 9 and Russell 4 for Governor and Haile 9 with Corcoran 4 for Lieutenant Governor. Combined state totals show Brackett 126,801. Russell 120,817. Haile 113,691. Corcoran 96,709. Brackett leads by 5,984 statewide.

Gosnold Brackett Russell Haile Corcoran

Wright elected councillor in North Adams district

Ashley B. Wright of North Adams is elected councillor with a 267 vote plurality in a total of 4000. Candidate Warner will seek a recount.

Councilllor Wright Springfield Navy Ashley Bd. Wright North Adams Warner

Democrats Adopt Convention Nomination For Lowell Mayoral Seat

Lowell voters hear that the Democratic city committee unanimously backs nominating mayor and alderman candidates by convention rather than in committee. Ward caucuses are set for next Wednesday with a convention the following week. Council and school committee caucuses are planned for November 21. Leading mayoral candidates include Jeremiah Crowley ex Alderman George Fifield and ex City Solicitor W F Courtney.

Lowell Democrats Lower Ut Democratic City Committee Jeremiah Crowley George Fifield W. F. Courtney

Auction closes for Harrison Otis library with strong prices

The library sale at Bird's yesterday drew solid attendance and good bids. Notable items included Motley's Merry Mount at 7 dollars, a London Shaks illustrated set at 17 dollars, Prescott Conquest of Mexico at 14 dollars 25 cents, Piedmont and Italy from the Alps to the Tiber at 9 dollars 50 cents, and Ptolemaeus Alexandrinus at 21 dollars.

Harrison Gay Otis Bird’s Motley Massachusetts Colony Boston London Prescott Mexico Piedmont Italy Alps Tiber Ptolemaen Alexandrinus Claudius

Anniversary of King Augustus Adolphus II Death Observed

The Scandinavian Mechanics' Society marked the 257th death anniversary of King Augustus Adolphus II of Sweden at Turn Hall with about 800 attendees. L Erikson gave the welcome address followed by a grand march tableaux and a banquet. Speeches responded to toasts as music and dancing continued late.

Scandinavian Mechanics’ Society Augustus Adolphus II Sweden L. Erikson

Observations Elsewhere a Following Taken at Ooi

Observations recorded at Ooi include notes on environmental factors and data collection results. The terse entry lists no further context or outcomes, leaving the precise purpose and conclusions unclear.

Ooi

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