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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1888

Page

2

Cleveland Sums Indemnity For Chinese Laborers 1888

In a message dated October 1 1888 President Grover Cleveland urges Congress to legislate exclusion of Chinese laborers after China refused to confirm a mutual treaty. He proposes a $276 619 75 indemnity to Chinese subjects harmed by violence and details avenues for landings and legal recourse. The note explains U S laws enable debt collection by Chinese creditors and asserts the need for self defence measures.

United States China Congress Grover Cleveland

The Chinese Bill approval shocks San Francisco crowd

News of President Cleveland approving the Chinese exclusion bill reaches San Francisco with strong interest. Chinese after landing on habeas corpus writs face bail awaiting examination, while about 2,000 more are en route. City of New York carried 200 arrivals. Belgie due next Thursday with 800. Collector Hager questions bill effectiveness, noting courts may keep landing Celestials on bail, undermining restrictions.

San Francisco Cal Cleveland City of New York Pacific Hager

Rain Delays Baseball Doubleheader On South End Grounds

Rain yesterday postponed the South End game while a fair day could allow two contests starting at 2 PM. New Yorks won decisively aided by timely hitting and costly errors. the Detroit game ended after seven due to darkness with a soggy infield and poor pitching. Washington beat Indianapolis amid ninth inning drama as weather and tactics influenced the finish. Pittsburgh battled for fifth place with a fielding edge.

South End New York Oct New Yorks Brown Detroits Titcomb Washington Indianapolis Indiana Washingtons Mack Pittsburg Buttinton Scoescoeet OO Morris Philadelphia

Chelsea charity opens East Side home for children

Home for Children in Chelsea expands from a day nursery to a residential center at 148 Shawmut Street on a 9350 square foot lot formerly owned by Captain Williams. The improvised property costing 4500 dollars has 13 rooms and a new furnace donated by a Boston firm. Twenty children will occupy the trundle beds donated by Mrs. Henry Sawyer Mrs. David Slade Mrs. George A. Dexter Mr and Mrs Hamilton Phelps Master Willie Litchfield and Miss Amanda Donald with Miss Fannie Dodge as matron. A patchwork quilt by seven girls aged 10 to 12 was also donated and many visitors attended the event.

Chelsea Shawmut Street Captain Williams Boston Henry Sawyer David Slade George A. Dexter Hamilton Phelps Willie Litchfield Amanda Donald Fannie Dodge

Jackson & Co Promote Dunlap New York Hats in Focus

Jackson and Co continue to spotlight their own and the Dunlap New York hats. The campaign emphasizes distinct styles and quality, aiming to attract new buyers and reinforce brand visibility across markets.

Jackson & Co New York

Marlboro Campaign Rally Opens Democratic Push in Marlboro

In Marlboro on October 1 a large Democratic rally featured fireworks, a flag unveiling, and speeches by William N. Osgood on tariffs and wages, and by J. W. McDonald. Russell urged loyalty to Cleveland and Burnett, argued against tariff protection, and contrasted British free trade with American labor interests, citing Peel's reform.

Marlsoro Spreta Marlboro J. W. McDonald William N. Osgood Russell Grover Cleveland Burnett Republican Party Brockton Cleveland England Aplause Haseen Mr. Pettifer Pettifer Massachusetts Pennsylvania Robert Peel Martineau Gladstone Birmingham Leeds Liverpool Mr. Gladstone

Speech on public rights and trade sparks rally

A speaker urges defense of petition rights and public meeting freedoms while denouncing attacks on English political ideals. The rally ends with John W. Corcoran, candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, delivering a stirring verdict on current issues and energizing the crowd.

John W. Corcoran

Washington Senate Clashes Over Civil Service Reform Circular

In Washington on October 1 a slate of bills moved from committees while the President's China exclusion message was read in the Senate. Debate focused on General Benet's circular ordering discharge of Republican arsenals staff, prompting questions of confidentiality and partisan excess. Other actions included land and Fort Wallace matters being advanced and the Mexican awards distribution set as a future special order before the day closed.

Washington Congress Senate Sherman Committee On Foreign Relations Hale General Benet United States Secretary of War Department Gale War Department Cockrell Maine Committee On Public Lands Northern Pacific Company Berry Plumb Dolph House Fort Wallace Morgan

Bills Introduced in House with See Also Quorum Lapse

Washington Oct 1 The House introduced and referred several bills including Dougherty Florida to curb contagious diseases and create a yellow fever bureau in Jacksonville Wheeler Alabama to set a constitutional quorum for each House Latham Texas urged strong anti trust legislation and to pause other business until reform Breckinridge Kentucky moved the president's Chinese bill to foreign affairs E B Taylor Ohio proposed sending the message to invalid pensions but was rejected The House adjourned at 2 25 pm for lack of a quorum.

Washington Dougherty Florida Jacksonville Wheeler Alabama Latham Texas House Breckinridge Kentucky Committee On Foreign Affairs E. B. Taylor Ohio Committee On

The Theatres Findings At Park and Grand Opera Houses

Annie Pixley opens a third week at Park Theatre with Zara assisted by Daly and Bethel while Lora and Pope contribute original selections. Brookline concert subscription aims for 200 tickets with $5 for three events. profits fund a fourth show. Rentz-Santley burlesque at Howard Atheneum features a three-scene Hudson River theme and Konrad Korsair finale. Keppler's Fortunes at Grand Opera House centers on Gus Williams and his German dialect with two featured songs. show to run rest of the week.

Park Theatre Annie Pixley Zara Brookline Baermann Kneisel Cadwallader Curry Mass Rentz-Santley Burlesque Howard Atheneum Hudson River Konrad Korsair Keppler Gus Williams Grand Opera House Williams Boston Post Boston Guonagr M. Brooks

A Brain and Nerve Food For Lecturers and Brain-Workers

Practical guide promoting mental stamina for teachers students clergy lawyers and professionals. Highlights include diet tips study routines and methods to improve memory and focus.

Boston Designer Joins Keeler & Co. for Custom Work

Samonen N. Smally, long a leading Boston designer, has allied with Keeler & Co. at 81 to 91 Washington Street corner Elm. He states the move will enhance his ability to serve customers and asks for continued patronage and confidence.

Samonen N. Smally Boston Messrs. Keeler & Co Washington Street Corner Elm

Young Democrats elect new members and discuss meetings

In Concord and surrounding areas the Young Men's Democratic Club elected more than twenty new members including Stedman Buttrick and James J. Dowd. The group tasked its executive committee with planning a public meeting later this month while examining routine business.

Young Men’s Democratic Club Stedman Buttrick Brewster Cobb & Estabrook’s Concord James J. Dowd Brockton Lincoln Drake Easton Henry William Harrington Boston Lyman EK. Keith Campello Walter D. Loring Duxbury John I. Low Chelsea Robert Lace Somerville James P. Manning John W. Mitchell John L Nichols John F. O'Connor Worcester Thomas ¥. O'Neil Sudbury Clifford H. Plummer Robert M. Pratt Watertown Hazard Stevens John H. Sullivan East Boston Stephen G. Train Brookline Thomas R. White Charles J. Williams Acton

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