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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1887

Page

2

Reciprocity talk and Virginia political succession in focus

The 61st meeting of the fisheries commissioners adjourned with a plan for daily progress synopses amid talk of a Canada United States reciprocity treaty easing timber and other goods across borders. Virginians discuss Senator Riddleberger's successor with ex Congressman John Barbour favored by press and legislators. The Albaugh's Opera House audience included the President and Mrs. Cleveland as Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde drew interest.

Sprcrar Fisheries Commissioners State Department Chamberlain United States Canada Senate Maine Michigan Dominion Congress Albaugh Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Richard Mansfield Cleveland West End

Obituary of Deacon Isaac C Holmes of Cambridge

Deacon Isaac C Holmes a longtime Cambridge resident died at his home No 75 Allston street Sunday morning after a lingering illness in his sixty seventh year He was born September 17 1821 educated in Cambridge public schools worked in grocery with brother Joseph A Holmes then coal business as Holmes Rugg He served on the city council and as assessor and helped form the Charles River Baptist Society He married Miss Bailey in 1846 and survived by three sons and two daughters Funeral will be Wednesday at 1 PM

Deacon Isaac C. Holmes Cambridge Allston Street Deacon Holmes Deacon Joseph A. Holmes Rugg Holmes

No Free Lots for the President in Cleveland Park Letter

President Grover Cleveland explains in a letter from St Paul that a quit-claim deed gifted to him by Mrs. Cleveland and others should be conveyed back to the original grantors. He expresses surprise at receiving land and suggests those who organized the park’s development deserve the benefit, declining to retain the lot.

St. Pau Minn Cleveland Grover and Folsom Avenues Cleveland Park City of St.aul Grover Cleveland

Sympathy for the Crown Prince in Berlin Illness

The Secretary of State directed the American minister in Berlin to convey US sorrow over the crown prince’s illness. The German reply expresses heartfelt gratitude from Emperor William II and the German people for US sympathy and notes strong allied ties.

Washineron Berlin Germany Imperial House Eme United States of America

New York Press Company organized by elected directors

New York elections form a board of directors including Frank Hatton Robert B Porter Elihu Root Marvin W Cooper Edward Ammidown George West Ballston Spa James Phillips Jr Fitchburg Mass Hatton named president Porter vice president and secretary Ammi down treasurer The Press will debut about December 1.

New York New York Press Company Frank Hatton Robert B. Porter Elihu Root Marvin W. Cooper Edward Ammidown George West Ballston Spa James Phillips, Jr Fitchburg Mass Hatton Porter Ammidown

One-Cent Morning Paper With Republican Outlook

The edition states a one-cent price for weekdays and a two-cent Sun issue with a weekly edition. It declares a Republican political stance and support for the protective policy with Messrs. Hatten and Porter named as editors.

Messrs. Hatten and Porter

Municipal Contests Nominate Candidates in Gloucester and Nearby Cities

Gloucester races name Frank H. Gaffney for mayor by acclamation amid liquor-dealer opposition. Lawrence nominates Alvin E. Mack for mayor with aldermen chosen by ward. New Report and Haverung outline Independents and Prohibition party caucuses selecting candidates for mayor and council across multiple towns.

Glooucester Citizens’ Convention Donahoe D. 8 Watson John F. Curran Frankh. Gaffney Gaffney Albert C. Andrews Kend Street Boston W. W. French Republican City Committee Music Hall Borden Third Bristol District Court George R. Stetson B. F. H. Reed Isaac H. Coe Edmund Kelley Hiram Vancampen Citizen Temperance Party Haverung Prohibition Party George H. Carleton George H. Appleton George A. Greene Jackson Webster Alonzo Way William Nason Enoch H. Howes A. M. Allen

Fire damages three story house. Mrs Fisk burned

A still alarm at 7:45 p m reported a blaze in the second story of a wooden dwelling at Rockland street and Chestnut Hill avenue owned by J D Willis and occupied by Mrs Fisk The fire came from the furnace pipe Mrs Fisk scalded both hands while trying to extinguish it Damage to the building about 200 and to the furniture 100 The alarm from Box 468 at 10 p m last evening proved false

Rockland Street Chestnut Hill Avenue J. D. Willis Fisk

Fire ravages seven stores in New York including Union and Masonic blocks

A blaze in New York yesterday destroyed seven stores, among them the Union and Masonic blocks, with estimated losses around 100000 dollars, partly insured, and no immediate recovery reported. At Mound City Illinois the fire consumed thirty five buildings over two blocks, including mayoral and senator residences, two hotels, two stables, Patriot printing office, three dry goods stores, and two saloons. Loss may exceed 50000 dollars with about 40000 insured, many families left homeless. a Black man is jailed on arson charges.

New York Union Masonic Caro Ill Mound City McCracken Dan Hogan Patriot Printing Office

End of the Shoemakers Strike Ends in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Nov 21 The majority of striking shoemakers returned to work under the Shoe Manufacturers' Association rules. District Assembly 70 locals and Girls' Shoe Fitters Garfield Assembly 1684 mostly disbanded, with Miss McElwee noted as leader of the latter, which had over 1200 members.

Phiadelphia Penn Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Garfield Assembly Miss McElwee

Chicago & Grand Trunk Sets Lower Meat Rates to New England

The Chicago & Grand Trunk railroad issues a new tariff from Chicago via Montreal to Boston and New England points. It lowers dressed beef and sheep to 52 percent cents, hogs in refrigerator cars to 52 percent cents, and dressed hogs in common cars to 48 percent cents, aiming to beat competitors.

Curiaco Chicago & Grand Trunk Railroad New England Chicago Montreal Boston

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Meeting at Faneuil Hall

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company met at Faneuil Hall with a large turnout. A satin invitation card from the Honorable Artillery of London for its 350th anniversary was shown by the commander. Plans advanced for the 250th anniversary celebration and for hosting visiting members.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Faneuil Hall The Honorable Artillery of London Honorable Artillery

The Bel fast Spider Arrested After Biting Fight at Home

Isaac O'Neil Weir known as The Bel fast Spider was arrested for assault and battery on Margaret T. Kelleher. Mrs Kelleher and Mrs Weir reportedly settled the dispute using London prize ring rules, with Mrs Kelleher receiving a whipping.

Isaac O'Neil Weir Belfast Margaret T. Kelleher

Sailed vessels list and Benbrack voyage report

The New York shipping column lists steamers Newport and E B Sutton and others bound for Aspinwall San Francisco Amsterdam Hamburg St Jerre Cette and St Joan. The steamer Benbrack arrived after nineteen days at sea amid a hurricane and gales causing damaged boats and heavy seas. Bangor schooner Mellissa Trask reports seaman William Winnie fell from aloft on November 7 and died, burial at sea.

New York Newport Aspinwall E. B. Sutton San Francisco E. J. Spicer Amsterdam China Hamburg Charles F. Ward St. Jerre Mart Wanderer Cette St. Joan N. B Benbrack Bangor. Me Mellissa Trask Jacksonville Fla William Winnie

Collision off Dover Reveals Rosa Mary Blame Claim

Dover reports show the W. A. Scholten wreck after a night collision with the Rosa Mary. Eighty saved, including Rome, with Lifesavers and crews detailing dense fog, starboard lights, and a sudden red signal before impact. Deal and New York cables confirm 23 identified bodies and many missing from the Scholten.

Dover Eng W. A. Scholten Rome Edixhoven Seaford Wells Hartlepool Webster Rosa Mary Halfordness Lonpox Deal Taat Kebaon New York W. H. Vandertoor Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company Sunix Rosa Mary of

Weather Indications For New England And Nearby States

For twenty four hours starting 7 pm Tuesday November 22 Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair with light snow in north portion and steady temps. rest of New England warmer fair winds SW. Eastern New York warmer fair winds SW. Blue Hill Observatory reports light rain or snow and rising temps from midnight tonight.

Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England New York Blue Hill Observatory H. H. Clayton

Observations Across Stations at Simultaneous Moment

Observations were recorded at multiple named stations at the same instant, noting comparable readings and synchronized timing to compare data across locations. The note lists the stations involved and implies coordinated measurement at a shared moment.

Opportunity for the Ladies at Gilchrists Boston Store

R. & J. Gilchrist at 5 and 7 Winter street in Boston offer a tract of fine dress trimmings bought at auction in New York. The stock’s large purchase enables unusually low prices, as their advertisement explains.

Boston R. & J. Gilchrist Winter Street New York Brighton Warren Avenue

Knights of Labor Weigh Wage Cut at Para Rubber Shoe

A large meeting of local assembly No. 38862 Knights of Labor discusses the proposed wage reduction by Para Rubber Shoe Company. The plan, aimed to align pay with Boston Rubber in Malden, would close the factory Nov. 23 if rejected. No definite action taken though the cut ranges 5 to 10 percent, with low earners most affected.

Soura Framtmenam Knights of Labor Para Rubber Shoe Company Boston Rubber Company Malden

Personal Notes and Obituaries Highlight Gentle Domestic News

The item list includes Herbert Spencer enjoying lawn tennis and Mrs. Logan returning to Washington. Secretary Bayard’s successor is noted with George L. Rivers backing De Lancey Nicoll in New York. Plunger Walton in Philadelphia, Rev. Jackson Wray’s lecture in Philadelphia, and ex-Governor Curtin’s stolen watch recovered. Also mentions John Habberton and Beecher’s grave floral marking H W B. Beacon gas fixtures advertised at Earley & Son in Philadelphia.

Herbert Spencer Logan Washington Lamar Macon George L. Rivers Bayard Porter de Lancey Nicoll New York Walton Philadelphia Jackson Wray Whitfield’s Tabernacle London Memorial Baptist Church Curtin Pennsylvania John Habberton Helen Teddy New Rochelle N. Y Mr. Beecher

City Debt Notes and Bank Names List From 1894 Auction

A partial list of financial institutions and companies including Arlington Mills Loston Cab Co Natl. Rockland Bk Roxbury Naumkeag Natl. Bk Salem Atlantic Natl. Bk Shoe and Leather Natl. Bk Saratoga Victory Mfg Co Continental Mills Putnam Nail Co Boston Gas Light Co Camprigge Gas Light Co North Chicago Rolling Mills and City of Columbus 6s dated June 1 1894. The city securities are offered at option after June 1 1889 and date.

Arlington Mills Loston Cab Co Rockland Bk Roxbury Naumkeag Salem Atlantic Saratoga Victory Mfg Continental Mills Putnam Nail Co Boston Gas Light Co Camprigge Gas Light Co North Chicago Rand Rapids Newago Lake Shore Iton Concord & Mont New York Manhattan Beach Tiffin Ohio) Water Co Natl, Bank Newburyport Mass Arkansas Valley Town Lot Co Nawakeag Steam Cotton Co Pemigewasset Valley Nail Bank of No. America Amoskeag Mtg. Co Mt. Desert, Island Real Estate Co City of Cinn W. L Chicago Burlington & Quincey Sumner Co. Ra Boston & Maine Newport & Richford Conn. & Pass. R Chicago, Mil. & St. P Burl Cedar Rapids & No

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