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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1887

Page

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Condemned Anarchists Advocates Seek Executive Clemency

Friends of the condemned Anarchists plead for clemency as efforts surface to prove Lingg insane. Judge Gary writes on behalf of Fielden. Mentions political results favoring Cleveland and opposition to Blaine in Washington commentary.

Lingg Gary Fielden Washington Cleveland Blaine Prescott New Hampshire Dartmouth College New Hampshire Agricultural College Chamberlain Gorman Maryland Dr. Storrs Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions United States Mark Hopkins Pacific Railroad New York FE. F. Searle Great Barrington Seaside Institute Bridgeport

Crowds Petition Governor Oglesby for Clemen cy in Haymarket Case

A Springfield morning crowd awaited the Chicago delegation to plead clemency for Fielden Schwab and other anarchists. Petitions supposedly run to tens of thousands, with affidavits on Chicago names and calls for reprieve or commutation. The governor heard speakers and private interviews but gave no decision as of evening.

Springfield Ill Chicago Oglesby New York Captain Black Gary Grinnell Fielden Schwab General Trumbull Cora L. V. Richmond Amnesty Association E. M. Haines Waukegan George Schilling Senator Streeter Streeter L. S. Oliver Friends of the Anarchists Leland Hotel Bailey and Campbell Trades Assemblies William Orville Oliver Shellburg Detroit, Mich CG. G. Dixon W. M. Salter H. D. Lloyd S. P. McConnell Salter Richard J. Oglesby Haymarket Michael Scawab Curiaco James G. Kiernan Cook County Hospital For the Insane Louis Lingg Cureaco Samuel Fielden Supreme Court Degn Josefna B. Gary Moses Solomon Spies Sureme Court Cook County Criminal Court Mr. Grinnell Mr. Campbell Clarkson Court London Illinois Stopford Brooke Oscar Wilde Stepniak Walter Besant Walter Crane Maddox Brown Dr. Aveling

Lord Salisbury Addresses Banquet on Foreign Affairs

London reports Lord Salisbury speaking at the lord mayor's banquet in Guildhall. He cites Russia Afghan frontier progress and France-Ni Hebrides accord, notes Suez understanding, Ayoub Khan’s surrender, and urges calm amid European armaments. He praises Mr Balfour and affirms Ireland and empire stability while toasting the retiring lord mayor.

London Lord Salisbury Guildhall Russia France Hebrides Suez Canal Ayoub Khan Europe Mr. Balfour Seaker America Ireland Balfour William Henry Smith House of Commons de Keyser Jord Continent Buls Brussels

Democrats Eye 1888 Nomination After New York Victory

Washington confirms favorable electoral returns for Cleveland era prospects. Democrats in Washington view New York result as decisive for 1888 nominations. Republicans face debate over Blaine renomination and seek a candidate likely to win New York.

Washingtton SpvcrAu Washington New York Blaine Grover Cleveland Empire State

Lord Salisbury notes pacific shift in foreign affairs

Lord Salisbury, at the lord mayor's banquet in Guildhall, spoke on a growing pacific aspect of foreign affairs. Justice Egan reports Mr. O'Brien ill in prison hospital. M de Lesseps plans another Panama visit as his son claims the canal will open in 1890. In the Caffarelli trial, several deposed paying General D Audlan for decorations. San Remo talks say crown prince condition not serious and no alarm.

Lord Salisbury Guildhall Justice Egan O’brien M. de Lesseps Panama Caffarelli D’audlan San Remo

Weather, banquets, and stock market news from Boston pages

Threatening rain dominates today as the Boston Unitarian Club hosts a Ven dome banquet with Rev. Brooke Herford delivering an address to prominent guests. Metropolitan South Boston Cambridge street railway stocks ratify a consolidation with West End Company. Harvard students discuss Home Rule for Ireland and enjoy hare and hounds. Civil service rules amended for soldiers’ exemption. English parliamentary deputation reception planned. Independent reacts to election results. Boston Wholesale Grocers elect officers and dine. New Hampshire Club hosts dinner with James E. Murdoch. Boston Marine Society holds annual meeting and banquet. Stock market remains active with a drop in Atchison but overall steady.

Unitarian Club Vendome Brooke Herford Metropolitan South Boston Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association Young’s New Hampshire Club James E. Murdoch Boston Marine Society Atchison

Weather Forecast for New England and Southeastern New England

The forecast covers twenty four hours from 7 a.m. Thursday Nov 10 with threats of rain in New England and a slight rise in temperature. Southeastern New England expects fair weather tonight then increasing clouds and rain. Winds shift from southerly to westerly.

WashtneTon New England Blue‘ Hill Observatory H. H. Clayton

New Hampshire Club Dines With Elocutionist James Murdoch

At the New Hampshire Club monthly dinner in the Revere House, over sixty members heard elocutionist James Murdoch recount stories from Cincinnati and the South. Prof Moses T Brown presided and delivered remarks before a vote of thanks. Carter's Orchestra provided entertainment while two new members were elected and plans for ladies’ day were postponed.

NEW Hampshire Club New Hampshire Revere House J. C. Moore Manchester Moses T. Brown Boston School of Oratory W. E. Barrett Brown James 5. Murdoch Murdoch Cincinnati South Sheridan Mr. Murdoch Oliver Wendell Holmes Lexington Carter

Two Cambridge Officers Assaulted on Causeway Street Corner

Last evening about 11 o clock Reserve Officers Richard A. Friel and Michael J Toomey of Station 8, while in civilian dress on Causeway and Lowell, were attacked by about six roughs. The officers recovered and captured Joseph Kelly and Morris Bresnahan after a scuffle, with injuries described as minor.

Richard A. Friel Michael J.toomey Station 8 Causeway Lowell Streets Cambridge Joseph Kelly Morris Bresnahan

Sailed steamers City of Chicago Dorset for New York

Loxpon reports steamers City of Chicago bound for New York and Dorset sailing for New York today from Queenstown and Liverpool respectively.

Loxpon City of Chicago Queenstown New York Dorset Liverpool

Simple Swindle Alleged in Caffarelli Trial

In Paris on November 9, witnesses testified that funds were sent to General d Andlau in exchange for decorations. The public prosecutor urged removing M Wilson from the case after retracting accusations, calling the matter one of simple swindle tied to high rank defendants.

Paris Caffarelli d’Andlau M. Wilson

Condition of Crown Prince Alarms Europe

Reports from San Remo and London indicate the crown prince’s illness causes widespread concern. The Empress mourns, while Italian King Humbert seeks updates and doctors urge regular bulletins to quell rumors. Paris dispatches warn of Berlin rumors and alleged fainting in Emperor William.

Brerutn San Remo Humbert Italy London Standard Mackenzie New York Paris Berlin William

Detective links Burchell to Cohen case in latest proof

Commissioner Monroe declares he has written proof that Burchell is Philips an accomplice of Melville He says Philips took a letter from Box 386 Philadelphia Post Office on Oct 24 and introduced Melville to Dave O'Brien at Joel Bailey’s Philadelphia. Paris reports a Panama canal prediction with a 1890 opening date and no new loan.

Joel Bailey Market Street Philadelphia Paris Victor de Lesseps Count Ferdinand de Lesseps Panama

Chamberlain compares US and UK voting and campaign funding

Joseph Chamberlain discusses differences between American and British elections. He notes US ballots show many choices and names, while UK ballots focus on one or two candidates per race. He explains parish selection for school trustees, varied election frequency, and that constituents often fund campaigns. He recalls his own funds paid by Birmingham voters.

New York Joseph Chamberlain Birmingham John Bright Bright

Married Twenty Millions: Mrs. Mark Hopkins Weds E F Searles

In New York Trinity Chapel yesterday Mrs. Mark Hopkins widow of California’s wealthiest figure married Boston architect E F Searles. They left for Boston after the ceremony. Hopkins estate valued at 35 to 40 million. Hopkins heiress now valued 20 to 25 million. The couple’s match surprised high society. Searles long affiliated with Hopkins’s affairs and once built her San Francisco Nob Hill mansion.

New York Mark Hopkins California Trinity Chapel E. F. Searles Boston Hopkins Central Pacific Railroad San Francisco Great Ongton Mass Marrie Lie Searles

Lesson of the election in Massachusetts

Democrats rallied to pressure for offices held by Republicans in federal service and denounced Independent Republicans. The result was a defeat for the Democrats as Republicans nominated Governor Aves, whose stance reflected the era. The Cleveland administration’s anti spoils policy loses support as voters rebuke party managers and the spoils campaign. The Massachusetts result shows the spoils doctrine cannot strengthen the Democrats.

N. S. Times Aves Cleveland Massachusetts

Steamers Arrived Off Gibraltar and Ports Worldwide

Ships reported arrivals and movements with ports of origin and destination. Vessels listed include Tancarville from Marseilles to New Orleans, Hammonia from New York to Hamburg, Alaska from New York to Liverpool, City of Sydney from San Francisco to Hong Kong and more, with dates ranging from Nov 6 to Nov 9 and locations including Gibraltar, Hamburg, Lizard, Pura, Queenstown, Moville, St Johns, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Havre, Marseilles, and Liverpool.

Gibraltar Tancarville Marseilles New Orleans Hamburg Hammonia New York Lizard Kbyaland Antwerp Suevia Pura Finance Rio Janeiro Hong Kong City of Sydney San Francisco Liverpool The Queen Queenstown Alaska Kremen America Baltimore Moville Ethiopia Glasgow Ipesoeey St Johns Elcano Elgiva Jamaica Alps Hayti Alliance Rio Daneire

Senate and House Returns From Ricamono Virginia

Early returns from Ricamono Virginia give the Senate at Democrats 25 Republicans 10 with five districts to hear from likely shifting to Democrats 28 Republicans 12. The House stands Democrats 58 Republicans 23 with nineteen counties yet to report likely moving to Democrats 65 Republicans 0 making a 46 vote majority on joint ballot.

Ricamono Senate House

Henry George's Defeat Cited Over Catholic Campaign Flaws

Patrick Ford in the Irish World claims credit for defeating the United Labor party by tying Henry George's fall to his relations with Dr. McGlynn. He argues the loss reflects anti Catholic sentiment infused in the campaign, not the land tax doctrine, and suggests George could improve next time if the error is corrected.

New York Patrick Ford United Labor Party George Mr. George Dr. McGlynn

Democratic Gains in Iowa Vote Shapes Governor Race

Des Moines reports from 750 of 900 precincts show a Democratic gain of 785 with Larabee leading Republicans for governor by about 18 000 if trends hold. Cain's Labor vote is between 9000 and 10 000 and Farnham Prohibition drops under 200 statewide. Legislature expected Republican on joint ballot by about 45 seats.

Des Moines Larrabee Anderson Cain United Labor Farnham

Maryland voters choose governor and legislature with Democratic edge

Baltimore reports sufficient returns show the Democratic State ticket winning by about 10,000 votes. The Legislature on joint ballot will lean Democratic by 71 seats, while Republicans gain 14 seats. The constitutional convention proposal is defeated by at least 15,000 votes.

Baltimore

Republicans Claim 22 Senators and 63 Representatives

Commeus, C. November 9. The Republican State committee claims the election of twenty-two Senators with a possibility of twenty-three and sixty-three Representatives. If Carlin is elected in the thirty-third district, Republicans have twenty-three Senators.

Commeus Republican State Committee Carlin

Republican lead in Philadelphia treasurer race narrowed

In Philadelphia Hart the Republican candidate for State treasurer held a plurality of 36 596 with a Democratic gain of 6630 as returns came in on November 9. The report notes a reduced lead for the GOP and a shift toward Democratic strength in the city.

Republican Party Philadelphia Paraapelphtia Hart

Ex-Governor Prescott Named New Hampshire Railroad Commissioner

Ex Governor Benjamin F. Prescott of Epping appointed railroad commissioner for three years by the Governor and council in Concord. Prescott, 54, educated at Pembroke Exeter and Dartmouth, has served as secretary of state and governor, with wide agricultural and historical society ties. The selection gives general satisfaction.

Concorp N. H Sprciau Benjamin F. Prescott Epping E. J. Tenney Claremont Tenney Prescott Pembroke Phillips Exeter Academies Dartmouth College Independent Democrat Idependent Statesman United States Treasury Department Andrew Johnson Presott New Hampshire New Hampshire Historical Society Royal Historical Society of Great Britain College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts

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