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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1886
Page
1
Reported in various Democratic districts strong opposition to Morrison in a potential special election. Political tensions rise as campaigns begin and party lines sharpen across Illinois.
Washington reports reveal Democratic rivals plan to defeat Morrison in a future race. Carter Harrison and Chicago politician Colvin claim credit for Morrison's defeat and threaten to target him again. Anderson may resign to clear a path for Morrison in a special election. Morrison’s 1884 appointment followed by Arthur and Cleveland administrations is noted, with Dakota politics and potential editor shifts discussed.
The Post reports semi official word that General Kaulbars will be recalled from Bukavia as a sign that powers favor a diplomatic settlement to Bulgaria. Count Andrassy’s disapproval of the triple alliance drew applause in Pesta while Kalnoky’s foreign policy views were discussed. A Montenegrin treaty with Karageorgevich and Kaulbars' summons to St Petersburg were noted.
A second lot of about fifty leather jackets for boys was ready to leave the work room and will be offered in the Boys Department today. The initial run sold out in three days. samples and sizing rules are available on request from G. W. Simmons & Co.
Weather data reports indicate rain or snow for New England and eastern New York starting November 18 at 7 am with colder winds shifting to westerly. The Boston Observer's Office lists temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation readings for the period, including maximum and minimum temps and mean values.
The colors is the meteorological record of yesterday up to 10 p.m. The observations were taken simultaneously at all stations.
Weather updates predict rain or snow today in The City. Local items report Lieutenant F T Bowles wedding to Miss Adelaide Savage at Emanuel Church. Tufts beat Boston University in football and other civic notices cover meetings, lectures, and a fire at Crawford House causing about 8000 in damage.
The fourth annual Iroquois Club banquet at the Palmer House drew key Democrats including John G. Carlisle J B Beck and Edward S Brage. Carlisle warned that taxation harms wealth while others urged tariff reform and government economy citing the 1816 tariff and railroads land grants.
The Newport customs authorities settle the illegal importations case of the US ships Saratoga and Portsmouth. Duties collected from officers total $650 with $50 remitted. Six hundred dollars credited to the Treasury, closing the matter.
Summary of Civil War activity from November 14 to 20 including Sherman’s march toward the sea starting November 16 and the 685 Siege at Anowville. Mentions Union forces, Gen Sherman, Corpus Christi and Fe Banks with references to military movements and engagements.
The ad touts newest improvements in stock including various fabrics and window items. It states direct purchases from manufacturers allow the best prices and taste in arrangement. Located at 81 to 91 Washington Street, corner Elm.
The Claremont Manufacturing Company real estate and personal property sold at auction for about $12,000. The water power land and building used for the printing office and bindery were bought by Maynard and Washburn for $545,000.
Colonel Wright plans a second Bureau of Labor report by January on convict labor and a third on other investigations. He aims to publish regular annual reports, seek similar appropriations, and build a competent staff while potentially taking on the next decennial census. He weighs leaving the Massachusetts bureau but wishes to maintain State census work. He received support from President Cleveland and Secretary Lamar and notes labor leaders now prefer an outsider leading the bureau.
Washington reports indicate Secretary Lamar will marry Mrs Holt of Macon by late spring. Mrs Holt, about 50, likened to Mrs General Logan in appearance, was Lamar’s early sweetheart but parental opposition stalled nuptials. They plan a charted wedding tour and then residence in Washington, possibly at the Portland.
Public outrage grows over a police scandal as calls mount for change in the police leadership and district commissions. Congress may probe District government if blackmail and spying by police are not fully cleaned out. Local officials face pressure as trials unfold and evidence circulates.
Washington reports Governor Gilbert A. Pierce of Dakota has tendered his resignation to take effect on his successor's appointment. Pierce, a Republican aligned with John A. Logan, is an Illinois native and a journalist by trade.
The President detaches New Jersey from the Washington pension district. New NJ pension payments will go through New York and Philadelphia agencies. The President also makes consul appointments and senior Navy pay roles, with various officials named and pensions bureau leadership confirmed. The American Ornithologists Union plans nest meeting in Boston and lighthouse orders for Bartholdi statue lighting at $550 monthly cost.
Chicago reports a plot to poison Phil Armour and his family after a package marked Best quality buckwheat was delivered to his home. A boy collected the parcel from two men, one with a white handkerchief, who allegedly instructed delivery to the cook. Detectives guard Armour as threats persist.
Speaker Carlisle says the reform cause gained strength since the last elections with Democratic numbers up to 173 in the new House. He notes labor votes split on Morrison bill and cites New York Henry George and Chicago protectionist districts as examples of balanced or favorable outcomes for reform.
A daring night burglary at Manchester by the Sea depot ruined the ticket office. The safe was drilled and blown apart with powder, about 50 dollars in cash missing, tickets and papers left behind, and investigators suspect the same gang active at nearby depots.
A Socialist committee in Bexais sent a memorial to Reichstag Socialists urging restraint from active agitation outside the Reichstag while the anti Socialist law remains in force. In Frankfurt, arrests followed a secret meeting, with prosecutors charging secret society ties though friends dispute seized documents. Berlin artists and students plan a grand procession for Emperor William's birthday centennial celebration.
Dispatch from Havana reports rising bandit activity across Cuba. Romero’s group attacked a sugar plantation near Gorrida on the Havana Matanzas road burning dwellings, factories, and cane fields. A Santa Clara estate steward was captured for ransom as bands operate in Cienfuegos and Santa Clara with demands reaching 50000 to 80000 pesos.
In Athens on November 17, the opposition walked out during a minor division, leaving the chamber without a quorum. Prime Minister Venizelos said the government is too weak to govern with no opposition and postponed the sitting until Thursday to announce further plans.
In the Court of Queen's Bench, a crowded session heard the second libel action against Lord Chief Justice Coleridge by his son in law Charles Mantell Adams. Adams says Coleridge wrote to friends denouncing his daughter Mildred's marriage plans and alleged he sought her money via a forced engagement. The libel claim centers on a letter shown to referees Earl of Salborne and Earl of Iddesleigh to sway a separate libel case.
Loxpon reports Percival MA president of Trinity College Oxford University has been named head master of Rugby School. Brussels notes the Belgian debt conversion bill passed the Chambers. Constantinople mentions a petition from Eastern Roumelia seeking Turkish occupation. Dupin records the death of Father Lavelle a noted tenant rights advocate from twenty five years ago at Cong.
Detectives arrested Mrs Mary P Sturgess in Arcany New York on November 17 believed to be Mary A Davidson wanted in Lynn Massachusetts for selling mortgaged property. She allegedly procured pianos and organs from Ditson Boston to sell on commission then mortgaged and sold them for thousands of dollars. She was taken to Boston that afternoon. The prisoner, about 50, active in church work while residing there.
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