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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1886

Page

2

Floods Ravage French Riviera and Alpine Regions

Reports describe immense waves sweeping the Croisette and quays, with Aix flooded and streets impassable. Four days of rain lash Tan Hautes-Alpes life as towns isolated. Genoa dispatch notes huge refuge flows, rail line at Ventimiglia severely damaged and set to take a month to reopen. A wealthy man Rocca washed from Dequerso Hotel terrace. his body remains missing. The Queen and Sicking of Wurtemburg detain overnight at Ventimiglia en route to Lyons.

Croisette Dehuis Tan Department Hautes-Alpes Aix Beavis Loxapon Genoa Nentimiglia Rocca Dequerso Sicking Wurtemburg Lyons Ventimiglia

Republican coalition deputies in Maprio back force for reforms

In Maprio on Nov 12 the Republican coalition deputies authorized leaders Salmeron Pio Margeail and Azcarate to declare in the Cartel session that it is necessary to use force to win universal suffrage and protective laws if the government refuses reforms. They invite Zorilla to return to Spain if gains are not granted as Castelar allies criticize. The government fears an uprising and takes extra precautions.

Maprio Republican Coalition Congressional Committee Zorilla Spain Castelar Party Plymouth McGeough O'Keefe F. F. Emery General Butler Floyd Emery Commonwealth Hunt Supreme Court Butler Knights of Labor Organization Lurler Knights of Labor Atte Harrington Keefe Order of the Knights of Labor O' Keefe O’keefe Massachusetts

Vatican Denies Papal Note on England Diplomatic Ties

The Vatican rejects Stampas statement that the Pope sent a note to England seeking establishing diplomatic relations with the Holy See. Reports from Copenhagen London Lisbon Madrid Cadiz describe debt conversion, earthquakes, political seat offers, rebel actions, and troop refusals signaling unrest across Europe and the Atlantic.

Vatican Stampas England Holy See Copenhagen Riesdaag Rigsdaag Beira Lisbon Desir William O'Brien United Ireland Sige Sexton Bomp Bay Afghanistan Cabal Lonpox Madrid Catalonia Cadiz Cuba

New York Saloon Links Clinton Leader and Labor Party Newsmen

In Pedro's restaurant near the Tombs a diverse crowd gathers under the Newspaper Men's Henry George Campaign Club to fete Henry George of the Labor Party. Nearby the Twilight Club hosts informal gatherings of varied professions to socialize and discuss life with relaxed, convivial tone.

New York Speciar Pedro Henry George Campaign Club New “Labor Party Tombs Police Court Free Soil Society Henry George Twilight Club Morelo

Local Prize Fight Cancelled By Police Across Fart River

A boxing match between Jack Ashton of Providence and Joe Lannon of South Boston planned for the Academy of Music was cancelled after the manager withdrew permission. Police would not grant a license for another venue, though many out of town sportsmen were in the city. By 11:50 p.m. the bout had not occurred and was expected to move to the outskirts, but remained unscheduled.

Jack Ashton Providence Joe Lannon South Boston Academy of Music Academy

Vanderbilt Seeks 1.2 Million for Madison Square Garden

A syndicate attempts to buy Madison Square Garden in New York as Cornelius Vanderbilt demands 1,200,000 dollars for the property.

Madison Square Garden New York Cornelius Vanderbilt

Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Robinson Issued

The document presents the full text of the Thanksgiving proclamation issued by Governor Robinson. It declares a day of national thanksgiving, inviting residents to join in prayer and reflection and describing the duties and gratitude urged across the state.

Robin

Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed in Massachusetts 1886

Governor George D. Robinson proclaims Thursday November 25 as a day of public thanksgiving and praise. The message recalls blessings, peace, prosperity, religion and education, urging all to unite in gratitude at the close of the harvest in Boston. Secretary Wexryn B. Peirce signs the proclamation.

Executive Council Council Chamber Boston United States of America George D. Robinson Wexryn B. Peirce God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Suffolk Acorn Street Cornelius Coolidge Coolidge Dennis Carroll John Bush Patrick Hayden

Aid From Charleston Reaches Sabine Pass Sufferers

A box of dry goods clothing and money arrived in Galveston from Charleston for the Sabine Pass sufferers. The gift is sent through Grace Church branch of the Woman Auxiliary Aid Society. The accompanying letter thanks divine mercy for blessings amid the recent calamities.

Charleston Sabine Pass Galveston Tex Galveston News Grace Church Woman Auxiliary Aid Society Taeton

Baynton Hanged for Wife and Friend Killing in California

Albert G. Baynton was hanged in Los Ancores California for the killings of his wife and J B Kipp on September 17. After beating his wife she fled to Kipp’s house for protection Baynton followed and shot both victims as they attempted to defend her.

Los Ancores Cal Albert G. Baynton J. B. Kipp Baynton Kipp

Coe’s Cough Balsam Proclaimed Best in World

An advertisement proclaims Coe’s Cough Balsam as without doubt the best in the world. It promises relief from coughs and lists a price of 3c. The brief copy emphasizes superiority and affordability in a compact dealer pitch.

Coe

Antiquarian interest in Stafford church and Bayeux tapestry

A letters from Stafford describe restoring St Chad church transept to its cruciform form with help from the Earl of Anson and the dean of Lichfield. The Bayeux tapestry reproduction at Stoke shows 1512 figures and was overseen by Mrs. Wardle of Leek with a historic dye process.

Stafford Eng Wank Walton England Staffordshire T. Salt Archeological Society of Dean St. Chad Theodore Steff Lichfield Orm Ormin Bodleian Library Richard Peche Litchfield Bayeux Naturalists’ Field Club South Kensington Museum Matilda Normandy Hastings Stoke-on-Trent Barnum Wardle Leek Dayeux Ikea Nature History Department Innocent LV Derby John Rogers St. Paul's William Tyndale Rogers Mary

Miss Vokes Not Disabled Says Agent After Chicago Reports

Ariel N. Barney, Miss Rosina Vokes’s agent, arrived in New York and debunked reports she is permanently disabled or disbanding her company. He said overwork and pleurisy caused a temporary illness, but she will rest a few days and still perform at the Standard Theatre starting Monday, with a twelve week engagement beginning then.

Plymouth O'Keefe McGeough Floyd Sam Harrington Frst O'Keefs Emery Isa Bumpus General Butler Knights of Labor Mrs. Gray New York Pittsburg Chicago Paces Emery’s McGeouch Curtis Keefe Brigham Ariel N. Barney Miss Vokes Miss Standard Theatre England

Cambridge Military Rifle Match Chooses Teams for Tribune Trophy

Ride teams from Company B First Regiment and Company B Fifth Regiment Cambridge will shoot at the almshouse range North Cambridge this afternoon at 7 for the Cambridge Tribune trophy. Teams include Captains F W Dallinger and T C Henderson with multiple lieutenants sergeants and privates listed. the trophy is an engraved French battle scene to hang in the winning armory annually.

First Regiment Cambridge Almshouse Cambridge Tribune F. W. Dallinger Ralph Smith C. H. Dodge John E. Day H. 8. Keyes C. L. D. Parkhill L. N. Allendort W. E. Lombard A. B. Osborn Fifth Regiment T. C. Henderson S.T. Lincoln W.G. Balmer T. d. Caulhner J. F. Fitzgerald A. R. Henderson

Local Patent Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Page

A compact广告 listing multiple remedies including Hales Howey cough cure priced 25 cents and $1, Glenny’s Sulphur Soap, German Corn Remover, Hill’s Hair Dye, Pize’s Toothache Drops, and Deans Rheumatic Pills. Endorses quick cures and Soc.

HALE Glenny Hill Pize Dean

Hoke defalcation total set at 188000 in bank case

Testimony in Montreal shows John F. Hoke stole 188000 with 78000 from Mechanics National Bank and Merchants National Bank predecessor. Mrs Hoke handed 40000 to the bank after the defalcation as husband’s actions led to death by own act. In New Jersey, Mrs Thomas Wylie killed herself with arsenic citing cruelty and her husband's drinking.

Montreal John F. Hoke Peoria Bank F. C. Clarke Hoke Mechanics’ National Bank Merchants’ National Bank Chairke New Brunswick N. J Thomas Wylie Bridgeport

Investment summary of several 1920s New England shares

A compact list shows stakes in Old Boston National Bank 1st 8 shares, Boston Consol. Street Railway, Everett National Bank, Cotton Mills, National Bank of Commerce, Concord Railroad, Manchester, Lawrences Railroad, Rutland Railroad, and other listed entities with various share counts.entities include banks railroads and mills from Boston and surrounding New England areas.

Old Boston Natl Boston St. Ry Everett Eee Cotton Mills Bank of Commerce Slay Concord Manchester Lawrences RE Rutland RR

Bank securities and railroad bonds described in multiple notes

By order of Administrator 30 shares First National Bank of Chelsea and 10 shares Metropolitan National Bank plus Dedham National Bank and Tol Del and Burl Railroad Trust bonds. Also 5000 Custer County Montana funding loan callable after 1893 with series details and coupons dated 1883 1885 1890 1910.

First National Bank of Chelsea Boston & — R Custer Co Mont Metropolitan Natl Bk Dedham Natl. Bank Dedham del. & Burl. RR del & Burl. RR

Auctioneers and Brokers at Merchants' Exchange Building

Ro and F Sate Street and First Fleet Heem operate from Merchants' Exchange Building offering appraisal and brokerage services at Telephone 1665.

Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street R. L. Day & CO Merchants’ Exchange Building Exchange Place Ro. &F Sate Merchants’ Exchange First Fleet Heem EL

Fragmented Bond and Bank Note List From Portland Area

A dense OCR fragment lists shares and bonds with various banks and railway companies. Items include Portland Portland & Portsmouth BR Co. by order of Trustees, Washington National Bank, Freeman's Nations Bank, Atlas National Bank, Kansas Pacific, Salmon Falls MTG Co, Shoe and Leather National Bank, Shawmut, National Bank of Commerce, Fourth National, Naumkeag National Bank Salem, Appleton Co, Portland & Portsmouth RR Co, Union Metallic Fastening Co, Prescot Insurance Co, Boston & Lowell RR, Pueblo & Arkansas Valley RR, Kansas Pacific RR cons, Executor orders, Boston Atheneum, Rexbury Gas Light Co, Boston Gas Light, Boston & Maine Rd, Jamaica Plain Gas Light Co, Cambridge Mass Rd, American Loan and Trust Co, Pacific Mills, Shoe and Leather Ins Co, Chicago 7s, Old Colony Steamboat 6s, Brooklyn 6s, Chicago 7s.

Portland, Sco & Portsmouth BR Co Trusters Goi Washington National Bank Freeman’s Nations Bank Too Third National Bank Atlas National Bank Boston & Lowell St. Louis Kansas Pacific Salmon Falls Mtg. Co Merchants’ National Bank Shoe and Leather National Bank Shawmut National Bank National Bank of Commerce State National Bank Do Fourth National Bank Naumkeag National Bank Salem Appleton Co Portland Iaco & Portsmouth RR Co Tnion Metallic Prescot Insurance Co Boston & Lowell RR Pueblo & Arkansas Valley RR Kansas Pacific RR Jackson’ Lansing Pacific Mills Shoe and Leather Ins. Co Chicago Vi. & Mass. Rd Chicago Rolling Mills Old Colony Steamboat Brooklyn Northern RR. Co Salem Natl. Bank la Salem Hamilton Wecllen Co Cambridge RR Co National Webster Bank Mt. Vernon Natl. Bank Boston Boston Athenæum Boott Cotton Mills Nashwatc. Co Boston & Albany Ft. Scott Southeast Memphis Maine Central RR Memphis Equipment Co Chicaco Southern Kansas & Western RR Rigoho Biddeford Alien County China Mutual Insurance Scrip Hamilton Mfg. Co Do. Merchants’ Bk Cons. RR Boston & Maine RR Tuastern RR Boston & Alpany RR Suffolk Natl. Bank Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Detroit, Lansing & Northern RR. Co Common Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway RR Boston Art Clibts

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