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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1889

Page

2

Woollen Mills and Wool Trade Signatures Reach Wide Support

A petition supporting an ad valorem duty on wool gathers over 100 signatures from firms and individuals across the textile industry. Readings list Mahally Bros Woollen Mills Pulaski New York and many other mills and merchants including Providence Rockfellow & Shepard Geneva Worsted Mills Philadelphia Esterheld Co Pekin Mills Manayunk and more supporting protective measures for woolen goods.

Mahally Bros Pulaski N. Y Detroit Mich Alaska Arthur_ Brown Jacob Brown & Co Ich Jacob Brown Beni. C. Potts Rose Valley Mills Media Patrick Cule Georgetown Mass E. Barre John. Henderson Parker River Mills G. P. Pelton Poughkeepale James Inwalls Methuen Joseph Hall A. Dayton N. Everett Lucas Frank Hall O. H. Hayes & Co T.C. Thacher John Greer & Cow Philadelphia Farnum & Roper Providence R. I J. R. Mackinnon E- Frank J George F. Singleton Woonsocket Robert T. Grant East Brookfield Horace A. Kimball Manton Richard Howard & Son Appenaug Alexander Carmichael Westerly The Matteawan Felting Co Matteawan H. G. Walcott New York Felting Co Horatio Colony Seeerree Keene Srekibani A. Faulkner Eeereeeee Geo. D. Colony John C. Faulkner W. F. Spink Warwick Worsted Mills W. J. Reynolds Silver Lake Worsted Mills K A. Hoaglan New London D. Workman Pres. Union Mfg. Co Torrington Thos, Kitson New York Robert Stuntz Eserries Adam Bollentin Gustavus J. Poznanski Henry A. Francis Frank S. Fay Ett Eses Jos H. Carpenter Treas Glendale Woollen Co Pone Bucyrus O. LB Bayley Hat Co Newby Alex. Caldwell Lass E Johnson Wiass John J. Currier Bailey Hat Co Newburyport Une

Address to Protect Wool Growers Urges National Action

The Ohio Wool Growers Association met with leaders including David Harpster Columbus Delano and Judge William Lawrence. They adopted an address urging unity to oppose free trade and secure full protection for wool and mutton through comprehensive legislation and enforcement. They call for national representation at the December 3 1889 convention in Washington and for Congress to extend protection to the wool industry.

Columbus Ohio Wool Growers’ Association David Harpster Columbus Delano National Growers’ Association William Lawrence United States National Association Ohio Republican Party National Convention of Wool Growers Washington Congress

General Butler Sued for Slander by Samuel Strong

Samuel Strong files a $250000 slander suit against Benjamin F. Butler in Washington. The action follows Butler's earlier suit against Strong over claimed contingent fees from an award to Strong. A contested document, if authentic, could show Butler offered a far lower fee, which Butler calls a forgery.

Washington Samuel Strong Benjamin F. Butler General Butler Mr. Strong Strong

Suit Against the Washburn-Moen Company

Thorn Wire Hedge Company sues Washburn-Moen Manufacturing Company for 200000 in Chicago at Judge Gresham court. Complaint claims royalties on a barbed wire fence patent were withheld, seeking collection of due royalties.

ChicaGco Gresham Thorn Wire Hedge Company Washburn-Moen Manufacturing Company

McCarthy Knocks Out Nolan in Featherweight Title Bout

Cal McCarthy of Jersey City stops Mike Nolan of England in the seventh round at Tappanzee Bay near Nyack on the Hudson. About 200 spectators from New York City witnessed the prize fight last night.

Cal McCarthy Jersey City Mike Nolan England Tappanzie Bay Nyack-ou the-Hudson McCarthy Nolan Omeelnbmen New York City

Silver Coinage Debate at National Convention Adopts Gradual Increase

At the national silver convention in St. Louis delegates push for a unit to coin silver with South American states and rail links to the Americas. John Thompson of Chase National Bank urges gradual liberalization, proposing a $4,000,000 monthly coinage to pave the way for free coinage while warning that demonetization harms debtors and the middle class.

St. Louis Morse Colorado Congress of the United United States South America Committee On John Thompson Chase National Bank of New York Treasury Department Chamber of Horrors House of Representatives R. H. Bland Missouri Stewart Symmes

Postoffice Business Details From Clarksons Annual Report

Washington reports Clarkson shows 2770 fourth class post offices established in the last fiscal year and 1147 discontinued leaving 58 599 in operation on July 1 1889. The year saw 20030 postmaster appointments and a push to extend free delivery and new collector class.

Washington Clarkson J. P. Bates

Interstate Commerce Panel Seeks Annual Canadian Trade Report

The Interstate Commerce Commission prepares its annual report while Judge Cooley recovers. New member Veazey drives debate on Canadian competition with American rails. The panel notes limited complaints against Canadian lines and hints at possible legal tweaks if transcontinental concerns persist.

Washington Sprcra Interstate Commerce Commission New England Grand ‘Trunk Canadian Pacific Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Commission Michigan Central Railroad Company Grand Trunk Railway Company United States Canada Grand ‘Bank Grand Trunk Railways Senate Congress Senate Committee Cullom Boston Chicago Northwest

Proposed Falmouth Church Fund Urges Back Bay Support

In Falmouth street a new church aims to raise about 5000 dollars by December 1 to complete the building fund. Boston churchmen note this would be the Back Bay’s first largely privately funded church aside from Immanuel. Subscriptions welcomed via finance committee members at listed addresses. Hartford results noted at end.

Falmouth Street Boston Back Bay Henry F. Allen H. ©. Cunningham Francis J. Packer Kilby Street Causten Browne Water Street Henry M. Upham Washington Street Bey Uni

Condensed Despatches Round Up Local and National News

Mrs Hannah B Southworth New York indicted for murder in the first degree for shooting Pettis. Masked men lynch Hans Jacob Olsen in Preston Wisconsin after he was taken from bed. Louis Loch and Rosco jump from a moving train in Hawleyville Connecticut Louis cut in two while Rosco survives a failed suicide attempt. Bishop McMahon and fifty priests to dedicate the Church of the Sacred Heart Waterbury Connecticut. the convent blessed yesterday. Church cost 58000 and convent 26000. Fayette county Tennessee judges fined ten dollars for neglecting to file polling copies. Edward Carpenter and three others on trial for ballot box stuffing. Hoerr cashier Lawrence Bank Pittsburgh arrested bail 2500 for next hearing. East Jeffrey New Hampshire man bound over for gross cruelty to a fourteen year old boy removed from county farm. Cushnoe Fibre Company organized Augusta Maine capital 260000 to manufacture sulphite fibre and paper. works to start spring. Corner stone Worcester Free Public Library laid with no ceremony. John McCarthy convict who murdered Philip LaCoste at Rhode Island prison hanged himself. LaCoste recovering. George Wiggan oldest Pennsylvania coal operator dies in Germantown aged 89.

Hannah B. Southworth New York Pettis Hans Jacob Olsen Preston Wis Olsen Louis Loch Rosco Hawleyville Conn Louis McMahon Edward Carpenter Hoerr Lawrence Bank Pittsburg Penn Co. H. Chapman East Jeffrey N. H Supreme Court Samuel Jameson Cushnoe Fibre Company Augusta Worcester

Insolvency Proceedings Hit Several Firms and Individuals

Insolvency strikes include Jobin Wopper of 120 Tremont street and S Maloney with $8292 in executions. D P Bird & Co of Walpole fail and assign to P J Daly with about $1200 liabilities. Andrew Banks of Maryland signs, liabilities $150,000 to $160,000, assets about $100,000. Pollard & Moss of New York assign. White & Potter of Toronto assign with $100,000 liabilities. Salem attachment against Odell, Boynton, Honners, and Ferguson. large preferences noted.

Jobin Wopper Tremont Street S. Maloney Boots and Shoes Dunmore Pittston Penn D. P. Bird & Co Walpole P. J. Daly Andrew Banks Baltimore County Maryland Pollard & Moss Barclay Street New York Salem Palmyra Manufacturing Company Charles Odell C. H. Boynton F. W. Honners Gloucester W. B. Ferguson Maiden White & Potter Toronto

All Earned Their Spurs Crowds Throng Cruisers Parade

The officers of the squadron led by Acting Rear Admiral John G. Walker receive promotions and praise for Civil War service. Captains Henny B. Robeson James O Kane and John A Howell along with Commander French Chadwick are highlighted for their careers from Naval Academy beginnings to distinguished commands and torpedo innovations.

Down John G. Walker Hillsboro N. H Iowa Bureau of Navigation Navy Department Squadron of Evolution Walker Winona Farragut New Orleans Baron de Kalb Mississippi Vicksburg Shawmut Admiral Porter Fort Fisher Naval Academy Annapolis Sabine Henny B. Robeson The Chicago Connecticut Charleston Department of Ordnance and Gunnery John A. Howell New York Mobile Bay Ossipee Bade James O’kane Boston Navy Indiana O’kane Galena French E. Chadwick Yorktown West Virginia United States

Reception at St Botolph Club for squadron of evolution officers

A stormy night reception at the St Botolph Club honored the fleet officers. The club housed decorations, a flag loan collection with works by Duverneck and Metcalf, and a champagne supper with dancing. Admiral Walker and President Walker welcomed members in the picture gallery as guests arrived.

Squadron of Evolution St. Botolph Club

Boat Race Plans With Navy Fleet Crews

Commodore Soley to referee with Vice Commodore Lam bert and Fleet Captain Perrin as judges for a ten oared cutter contest. Captains Rice of Winsome and Prince of Helen head the four boats. The race along the water front will be visible from the wharves.

Soley W. T. Lambert C. L. Perrin Charlies F. Rice Winsome Charles A. Prince Helen

New Holiday Illustrated Books in Delicate Gift Edition

A roundup of new illustrated volumes and gift books featuring Tacile by Earl of Lytton with Frank M. Gregory engravings. The Miller's Daughter by Alfred Tennyson with H Winthrop Peirce et al illustrations. The Queen of the Adriatic illustrated photographs. Melodies from Nature Wordsworth arranged by Emily Blackall. The Low Backed Car Lover with William Magrath drawings.

Earl of Lytton Frank M. Gregory Lucile Owen Meredith New York Frederick A. Stokes & Bro Boston DeWoife, Fiske & Co Messrs H. Winthrop Pierce E. H. Garrett Harry Fenn J. Appleton Brown J. D. Woodward John Andrew & Son Company Miller Alfred Tennyson H. Winthrop Peirce Edmund H. Garrett Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company W. B. Clarke & Co Price Queen of the Adriatic Venice St. Mark’s Grand Canal Riva Dei Schiavoni Rialto Charles Yriarte Charles Karte F. A. Stokes & Bro William Wordsworth Barnes Wordsworth Windermere Grasmere Derwent Mr. Inman William Magrath Peggy Samuel_ Lover Lappincott Company

Crowds on the Cruisers Draw Warm Weather Support

Despite poor weather crowds aboard the cruisers remained strong with tugs and steam launches at capacity. Police presence on the Chicago was increased with Commissioner Whiting and Harbor Captain Bragdon directing landings. Admiral Walker attended Captain Forbes’s funeral and a special Thanksgiving service was planned on the Chicago at 10 30 this morning.

Whiting Chicago Bragdon Harbor Police Chadwick Yorktown Admiral Walker R. B. Forbes McAllister

Marines Will Row For Silver Cup Regatta

The ten oared pulling contest among squadron crews for Commodore Soley’s silver cup at Dorchester Yacht Club will start at 11 am this morning. Start line runs off the navy yard with Yorktown and Boston on the port, toward a line between flagship Chicago and the Atlanta. About one mile distance.

Squadron of Evolution Commodore Soley Dorchester Yacht Club Navy Yard Yorktown Boston Chicago Atlanta

Lands Letters and Kings and Other Works Reviewed

A mixed book review notes Donald G. Mitchell’s Lands, Letters and Kings as a readable informal survey of England’s early literature with Chaucer as a focus. It also discusses S R Edmonds translation Cicero on Friendship and on Old Age and comments on John Taylor Notes of Lessons for Young Teachers as a useful but imperfect guide to handling unforeseen classroom challenges.

Donald G. Mitchell Chaucer New York Charles Scribner’s Sons Boston de Wolfe, Fiske & Co Price Cicero Bohn Mr. Edmonds S. R. Edmonds Scribner & Welford

Lesson features and a provocative oil monopoly epic

A critic notes John Taylor's didactic lesson guidance in a young teachers series. It also reviews A Dream An Epic Poem by Joseph Carver Robinson as a private distribution satire on oil monopoly, praising seriousness while mocking tone and introductory remarks.

Jane Austen Mr. Collins Robinson Joseph Carver Robinson Boston J. C. Robinson

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Ohio Wool Growers Washburn-Moen Company Silver M&n Postoffice Business Interstate Commission Falmouth Church Hartford New Britain ST. Botolph NEW Books Holiday Books Taylor John Taylor Boston School Supply Company Longfellow Wentworth Eaton Eaton Acadia College Harvard Lord Hamilton of Dalzell Toby Belch Arthur Wentworth Eaton White & Ser Little, Brown & Co Medical Humphreys Albany U. & Army Cavalry Eures B.B C.C NASA D.D E.K Humphreys’ Med. Co Fulton St Reat Causeeway Friend Streets Geo. F. Blake Mfg. Co Federal Street Wate Street Charles River Avenue Charlestown Tudor Co North Grove Street Cambridge Street WM. C. Codman D. G. Freeman Devonshire St Arch Street Sears Building Corner High Congress Sts Thomas E.l’rector Dh. Washburn Congress St Athletic Club Hb. C Pearl Street T. Dennie Boardman Fiske Building State St H. C. Snow H. S. Hall Humphreys’ Medicine Co Fulton St. N Fesign Catarre Gole Liralee 5Th Ave New York, U.S.A EPPS Civil Service Gazette James Epps & CO Homeopathic Chemists London E. van Noorden van Kuren Jeannette van Buren Boylston St Heloise E. Hersey Chestnut Street D. G. Hubbard Newbury Street Massachus& Setts Suffolk County of John Hopper County of Suffolk Court Square Moston Fred H. Seavey Suessessenger Commonwealth OF Joan H. McDonough Commonwealth OF Massachue 7Setts J. H. Thorp & Company City of Wareen Emerson Hoston Warren Emerson Elijah George Massachuva Setis Henry J. Goverey H. &. Bailey Eastern Railroad Company Union Hall Boylston Street Francis J. Amory Francis I. Amory Nene CE NEW Haven & Hartford Hailroad Company Union Station New Haven Charles P. Clark Centennial Mfg. Co Cincinnati West ST Clifton Horse Stables Ware & Rose Clifton, Mass
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