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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1886
Page
1
Ex Senator Joc McDonald downplays danger from a Blaine-George combination in LSSS as elections loom. Commissioner Edgerton denies civil service reform influences the Indiana election amid rising political tension.
New York on November 22 ex aldermen testified in support of McQuade’s view while cross examinations continued. Witnesses described alleged bribery connections around the Broadway franchise and the role of corporation counsel. Proceedings included closing arguments and the judge’s guidance to the jury.
Ghent's communal council bans large scale demonstrations by cotton operatives and orders police to break up street gatherings. Civic guard with reinforced regular troops stands ready for instant action as workers converge on factories. Brussels reports Ghent remains quiet by evening. Budget news from Paris notes a rejected amendment in the Chamber of Deputies.
Promotions claim unequaled value in plush sacques made to order from top materials. Items listed include plush sacques priced from 22.50 to 80.00 with stated values up to 65. Urges immediate examination before purchase this season.
Special lot of 3 inch first quality XUTRBLA beaver trimming satin lined. Natural lynx fur over four inches across its face offered at 1.25. Lynx of this quality normally sells for 1.70 elsewhere. Muff furs of all kinds available at low prices.
On Tuesday at 10 o clock a sale offers 360 Corolla Twill Silk Umbrellas with paragon 26 inch frames in Bluish Black and Brown. The umbrellas, not fully silk, claim durability and style, with post price under 2.75 and a speedy sale. silver handled versions cost a bit more. All-silk umbrellas are priced at 2 and 2.50, among the best bargains offered.
Washington reports light rains and slightly warmer temperatures for the region from 7 a.m. Tuesday November 23. Southerly winds are noted as the mood shifts.
The report lists barometer readings and temperatures with divisions for clear and cloudy conditions. It notes maximum and minimum daily temperatures and precipitation figures, along with mean values and hourly observations.
The Soeacca record notes yesterday’s observations up to 10 p.m. with simultaneous readings from all stations, reflecting synchronized data collection across locations.
Light rains bring warmer air as the board of aldermen considered the Lawrence heirs protest and other issues. Salvation Army General Booth described the organization in Meronuon and local groups held meetings and dinners.
New York November 22 Signor Angelo manager of the defunct Italian opera company was arrested on an order obtained by Frederick Pullman to recover 2750. Pullman a ticket speculator says the manager induced him to advance the money to sell tickets and that Angelo claimed the project was sound and he was worth 40000 above all liabilities. Angelo's attorney asked Judge Van Brunt to vacate the order, contending the affidavits were insufficient. Decision reserved.
Salem November 22 The National Board of Underwriters adds a further $500 to arrest and convict the incendiary who set fires at William Reardens tannery Beach street Hamilton Balcomb building Liberty street or Edward Codys shop Irving street Salem This brings total reward to $1000 including the city offer.
Lawrence reports the Republican convention tonight nominated P. B. Robinson a leading shoe dealer as candidate for mayor.
Detectives pursued leads after the Long Island schooner was found abandoned near Gaspe and Bloodstains appeared on deck. Captain Thomas Carpenter is believed killed. seaman Henry B. Frank was found asleep at his mother's Greenpoint home and questioned about the missing captain and stolen cargo.
Richard Curtis had his wife Bridget arrested a day for withholding his pension papers. Curtis claimed a leg loss left him with a pension of S24 per month from the government. In New York a test of his missing leg caused officials to question whether he lost it in war or for a pet-?
Princeton students demand the Thanksgiving football game be played in Princeton with Yale agreeing to conditions but rejecting the New Haven venue. Yale telegraphs that Princeton conditions cannot be met and asks that the decision be considered final.
Reports say King Otto, recovering from mania, wandered outside the park at Schloss Furstenreich with Captain Schubart. He knelt in the roadway crying he was in Paradise and refused to return, prompting a painful restraint to bring him back. He is now forbidden to go outside the grounds.
In Loxpon diplomatic circles Austria plans to propose that the powers approve a settlement of the Bulgarian union and revise the Eastern Roumelian statute in exchange for recognizing the Prince of Mingrelia as a Bulgarian throne candidate General Kant-Hars arrives in Constantinople and Russian Danube ships ordered to Odessa Karaveloff and Zankott to depart Sofia with Russian passports obtained
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Czar and court will travel to Moscow on the 27th for a major announcement. Russian ambassadors Baron de Staal and Prince Lobano are summoned to St. Petersburg as volunteer corps of infantry cavalry and artillery are formed for risky military missions.
Medical officers meet at the Ministry of Instruction to probe a death from alleged Asiatic cholera in Berlin. An emigrant from Austrian Silesia arrived in Breslau in a dying state as frontier examinations tighten.
The Saxton forgery case in Buruwnaron Vermont resumes as Judge Ballard continues cross examination of John L. Mason. The witness details letters from Jennie and money transfers while noting none were asked by word of mouth. The State rests. defense seeks a continuance. hearing adjourned to December 2 as grand jury decision looms.
Dupuy reports eviction actions on 500 Castlebar tenants led by Lord Dilon. Moonlighters raid Gleeson farm near Lestowell. a servant exposes masks before threats. Nationalist meeting in Sligo slated for the 28th with Parnell Dillon and Sexton. Attacks on Captain Fagan’s agent Moynihen in Rathmore. Bodkye tenants blocked by government inaction. Myroe league followers assaulted. four injured. Ambad natives massacre Pengonin crew. Ambad captain killed. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff arrives in London as Egypt commissioner. Russia and Germany tensions loom from St. Petersburg reports. Liverpool Chamber denounces government mail carriage to American subsidized ships.
General Chester A Arthur ex President lies in state in New York. The funeral procession moves from Lexington Avenue to the Church of the Heavenly Rest with President Cleveland and officials in attendance. Remains transported to Rural Cemetery Albany for Episcopal burial service officiated by Bishop Doane.
At Grand Central President Cleveland faced a lone man clutching a Rondout, Ne card who claimed to be nameless and friendly. The man was detained by officers, then fled as Murray and Detective Connor pursued, with official circles doubting the tale. Cleveland's party later departed for Washington after security was tightened at the hotel and depots.
New York rumors allege Colonel Jonas French, longtime stock holder and former director, has aligned with Cyrus Field to seek management changes at the New York & New England line. Field denies ownership of any stock and will not participate in the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders.
Dan Francisco a prominent stock broker based at Baldwin Gar diner disappeared. He had heavily dealt in rising stocks and was short on the market with estimated liabilities of $200,000 owed mostly to customers. Gardiner, former president of the Pacific Stocks Board, resigned today and offered no clue to Francisco’s whereabouts.
Rumors of a Knights of Labor boycott in Salem led to many newsboys refusing to deliver the Evening News. Publishers say they know only rumors and plan an independent course, delivering to all who want the paper. Some boys were intimidated and feared visiting certain areas yesterday.
At Rochester meeting, creditor statement shows about 50000 surplus over liabilities after a 90000 loss from Baltimore and New York failures. Committee favors taking seventy percent of face value in cash or notes for the remaining amount payables in three to eighteen months without interest.
Warnersury Conn November 22 T C Grennan supervisor of the western division of the New York and New England road was probably fatally injured today at Pomperang Valley. While on the rear of a backing train he signalled the engineer when the air brakes suddenly applied and threw him under the train. His right leg and hand were crushed and he was sent to his Hawleyville home.
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