02 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1889
Page
1
Daniels, Badoer & G0 advertise a 48 inch bureau with bevel French mirror 32 by 34 and a 42 inch washstand in a new pattern English design. They claim the quality is guaranteed as locally manufactured and price is the greatest bargain in fine goods yet offered.
Knights Templars announce their presence at the Grand Encampment of Knight Templars of the United States in Washington from October 7 to 12. They request all department orders be sent this week and list principal supplied items including uniform dress coats and trousers gloves hats belts swords fatigues caps shoulder straps velvet sashes velvet aprons jewels gold and silver laces.
In General Sessions Judge Gildersleeve set bail at 5000 for James A. Flack Joseph W Meeks and Ambrose Monelt and 2000 for Will Flack and George W Hart to plead Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and perjury Judge Gildersleeve later bailed Judge Monell at 5000 with his mother Mrs Monell as surety while he is ill
Worcester date Oct 1 reports a large Democratic gathering with leaders from western Massachusetts optimistic about the fall ticket. The State central committee resolves six Boston ward contests affecting Cunniff and Maguire, admitting some delegations while denying others as internal party conflicts unfold.
The funeral of General Fairdherbe was held in Paris with burial in a crypt at the Hotel des Invalides. M. De Freycinet spoke an oration recalling 1870 and praising Fairdherbe for republican conviction discipline and honor as troops defiled past the catafalque.
London reports General Boulanger will move from London to the Isle of Jersey to cut costs as his financial backers withdraw support. He has quarceled with Henri Rochefort. Rochefort plans a winter in Egypt unless amnesty is granted by the French government.
London reports Captain J W Lawler and Mr Black dispute ownership of the boat Neversink after it was seized in Cherbourg and brought to Portsmouth. Lawler retook the vessel using force injuring a sailor named Mendes, was disarmed, jailed, and charged with attempted murder amid a crowd threat of lynching.
Canon Griffin of County Cork condemns Mr Healy for remarks at Dublin National League meeting about Balfours Catholic university stance and Mgr Persicos mission. Healy is accused of insulting language toward the Vatican and Irish ecclesiastics, hinting at schism in the church if such views prevail.
Early returns from states and territories report South Dakota approving prohibition while minority representation is rejected. North Dakota shows 14 Republicans and 2 Democrats elected to the Legislature. Montana and neighboring areas note rapid voting and mixed results. Sioux Falls considered capital site. Washington reports female voting in a limited share and weather delays.
The Syracuse Democratic convention opened at Alhambra Hall with Edward Murphy Jr. presiding as temporary chair. Key nominations named Frank Rice as Secretary of State Edward W Wemple as Comptroller Elliot Danforth as Treasurer C F Tabor as Attorney General John Bogart as State Engineer and Dennis O'Brien as Judge of the Court of Appeals. The platform rejects free trade in favor of tariff reform and accuses Republicans of corruption and coercion while praising Grover Cleveland's administration.
Westminster October 1 The Republican State convention met to nominate a State Comptroller with Daniel E. Conklin presiding and Dr Jacob J Weaver Jr as temporary chairman The platform supports Australian ballot style registration and election law liquor restrictions high property reassessment colored teachers and expanded educational facilities for colored people It denounces efforts to disfranchise and intimidate Black citizens George L Wellington was nominated for State Comptroller.
London reports Mr Chamberlain addressing a Newcastle meeting. He taunts Home Rulers for avoiding argument with dissidents and argues that to win the next election they must not call dissidents traitors but fairly show dissidents who only followed one man’s bid to repudiate past principles were wrong. He says Gladstonians must prove Liberal policy is applicable.
The Interstate Commerce Commission renewed its inquiry into the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific complaint against Chicago & Alton over an unauthorized joint rate. Testimony cited rumors and stopover practices in Kansas City, with extensions from nine days to six months and notes of through-rate shipments on aged bills of lading.
London dispatch reports Major E. A. Burke former Louisiana treasurer declines to discuss alleged bond irregularities. He plans to sail home aboard the Teutonic after missing his voyage on the Etruria and will resume responsibility for any errors upon arrival.
A Dartmouth junior expelled for breaking down a freshman door has prompted over thirty classmates to seek honorable dismissal papers. The fifty three member junior class, though mostly opposed by others, voted to leave as the faculty kept the student from returning. The college awaits the outcome.
Forecast issued for Oct 1 to Oct 8 predicts light rain in interior Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut with cooler air and northwesterly winds. offshore eastern New York expects light showers then clearing with cooler and fair conditions through Thursday.
An old time trader claims prices may be low but warns shoppers to weigh service cleanliness honesty and risk. The piece pitches R T Rumy and Co at Essex and Washington streets as a reliable clothing source for men and boys with emphasis on value and integrity.
Address of George William Curtis delivered before the National League in Philadelphia criticizes party commitments. Curtis highlights perceived breaches and urges reform, framing the speech as a call to uphold pledges and integrity in politics.
The National Civil Service Reform League opened in Philadelphia with preparatory work for tomorrow’s business session.George William Curtis, president, spoke on reform pledges and government appointments as delegates gathered at the Colonnade Hotel and Association Hall.
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