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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1888
Page
2
The speaker argues that protective tariffs rebuilt the U.S. economy after the 1840s and 1850s panics, wars, and gold finds, crediting 1861 onward tariffs with prosperity. He condemns Democratic attempts to repeal tariffs and urges voters to defend protection, citing Lincoln era gains and Cleveland's opposition.
In New York on a September afternoon a loss of 5800 dollars from the National Bank of the Republic was reported. A package of small bills vanished shortly after the vaults opened, with tellers cashier Pul Jeu and a bank detective leading searches until evening. A second search the next day yielded no clue to the disappearance.
Charles Toppan of Salem has bought the old Marsh grease works at South Peabody and plans to establish a nucleus for a new industry. He will manufacture a compound for the treatment of electric light carons and produce a liquid for batteries.
Fall River reports inflated chatter about bank irregularities at the National Union and Union Savings banks. Three local banks were misidentified. officials claim only these two are involved. Dividends paid by local mills total 1,386,190 from 17,108,000 invested as of October, with October likely boosting the year’s total.
Jacksonville reports a drop in fever cases but warns relief efforts remain critical. Seventy-nine new cases, thirteen white, six deaths. total cases 2626, deaths 255. Donations and market activity shown, with support reaching Fernandina and other cities.
A string of fires across multiple towns reports extensive losses. Samuel Wilcox farm in South Mendon burned with 5000 dollars damage, insured for 3000, suspected incendiary. Conway Manufacturing furniture factory in Milwaukee destroyed, loss 125000 with 40000 insured. Other blazes include John Evans barn near Lowell, George Forbes wheel factory near East Brookfield, Terrance Keenan piggery on South Street, Armada Flour Mills, and F E Allen’s livery stable in Springfield, with various damages and partial or full insurance.
An alarm from Box 421 Saturday evening reported a fire at McDonald & Sons laundry on Water Street Charlestown with damage near 2000 dollars and partial insurance. A second alarm from Box 23 at 6 80 Saturday evening cited an incendiary fire in a dwelling at 63 Summer Street Hyde Park owned by Mrs Susanna W Karl, with loss around 400 dollars.
Italian Consul Mariotte received W B Ives reply showing Hereford railway will not guarantee wages already paid to contractors. Company says it is a colonization road and cannot meet that obligation. In six months the roads finished, assets will be handed to creditors, and contractors should be placed in bankruptcy for court division.
New York on September 30 an attachment was granted by Judge O'Brien of the Supreme Court against the property of William R Foster Jr. the absconding attorney for the produce exchange in a suit to recover $20,000. Foster had secured the funds through a scheme of fraudulent mortgages. President Orr of the exchange said Foster was seen at Grand Central depot the day before his fraudulent transactions were uncovered.
The New England Congregational Sunday School Association gathers in Lewiston Maine with officers and speakers from every New England state. Notable figures include Dr Burroughs Amherst College Rev Dr Blake Hon D N Camp and Congressman Dingley. The convention runs October 16 to 18 with topics and public talks planned.
The letter defends tariff reform discussion against accusations of forged quotes and urges Americans of Irish descent to consider protection's lessons. It cites Carey and Meagher on Ireland under free trade, cites OConnell on corn laws, notes wage and export growth in Ireland from 1850 to 1881, and claims woollen trade strengthen despite English restrictions.
Real estate activity includes a $300,000 loan by First National Bank on Boston Electric Light Company bonds due 1888. Numerous sales and parcels across Boston areas are listed with prices from about $2,250 to $16,800, including residences on Wellington Street and Crescent Place, and estates on Salem, Union, Cedar avenues, and more. Building permits show multiple dwellings and offices authorized in the week ending September 24.
Massachusetts mobilization plan fixed for next Wednesday with orders to assemble October 3 in Weston. General Peach will command the Second Brigade from Beacon and Charles streets while General Wales leads the First Brigade on Boston Common, followed by detailed troop movements and parade routes through city streets.
Publisher notes announce Charlotte M. Yonge’s Our New Mistress to be issued by Thomas Whittaker alongside Musgrove Ranch in Southern California by T. M. Brown. Andover Review October supplies Judge Allen’s decision abstract in Smyth Visitors case, with a Goethe-Tasso volume edited by Calvin Thomas, and Dunham’s Life of Stratford de Redcliffe forthcoming from Longmans Green.
Delegates of the Odd Fellow order from New England traveling to Los Angeles via Santa Fe express gratitude to S W Manning of Boston, the New England agent, for rate setting travel arrangements and attentive service during the cross continent trip. Resolutions from lodge representatives in New Hampshire Maine and Massachusetts praise his courtesy and that of his wife.
Scraps of sporting news note the first leg in the 1000 dollar challenge race between the crack schooners Sachem and Grayling to be sailed off Newport today. Also, Ottawa beat Cornwall three games to two in lacrosse, likely securing the world team championship, while Yale defeated Wesleyan 76 to 0 in football. Cricket saw Philadelphia defeat the Irish Gentlemen again, and Brockton defeated Longwoods 41 to 34 in a second inning labeled game.
DuarteLeEston September 30. S. W. Mc Kinley, a colored Republican, was nominated for Congress from the first district yesterday.
A Post reporter finds wool prices have advanced 2 to 4 cents per pound, about 10 to 15 percent, amid a broader improvement in the market. Merchants credit steady demand, stronger spirits, and limited domestic supply, with expectations of further gains before the next Australian clip impacts prices.
Professor Edwards recounts a woman in good health who collapsed after a brief walk and died within a day. Post mortem showed Bright’s disease caused by neglecting minor signs such as bearing down, back pain, and faintness. Hunt’s Remedy is touted as effective for these troubles, with warnings to act on early symptoms to avoid disaster.
George H. Hicks announces a daytime auction October 3 at Beacon Park Allston. The lineup shows multiple road and race horses with pedigrees, records, and notable gait times. Details include W. Van, Ben Franklin descendants, Harbinger, Von Moltke progeny, and other Arab-like lines. All horses are sold with a warranty that they are as represented. sale begins 9:30 a.m. at the track with transport by horse car from Bowdoin Square.
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