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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1888

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Chicago's Wild Wheat Market Opens With Intense Fluctuation

In Chicago Curicao trading, December wheat surged from 1.10 to 1.12, then ranged 1.14 1/4 to 1.17 as bulls and shorts covered. Prices spiked to 1.18 1/4 before easing. October and May futures moved to 1.14 and 1.18 respectively. Early hours saw frantic activity in the pit, with quick price swings and wide regional differences, driven by shorts covering and overall bullish tone.

Shorts New York Europe

Blaine at Detroit Voices on Pensions and Veto Power

Blaine spoke to about six thousand in Detroit's rink revealing strong veto critiques of President Cleveland. He contrasted pension rulings, blamed surplus aid to banks, and praised soldier needs, with Alger presiding and a rousing reception from supporters. He plans a trip to Adrian for another mass meeting.

Detroit Blaine Recreation Park Alto Jackson Cleveland Alger Laine Washington United States Congress Commissioner of Pensions Senate Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Blaine James G. Blaine Adam King Maryland Adrian

Water pipe dispute on Syguantum causeway ends in armistice

Early morning clash between Quincy laborers and Boston workers on the Syguantum causeway escalated as crews fought over trenching for water pipe. Police intervened, a Boston foreman was injured, and after river steamer action and threats, Water Commissioner Grant brokered an armistice and court appeal.

Duggan Foreman Lucas Quincy Syguantum Boston Foreman Connelly Foreman Coyle Quincey Bostonians Hodges Grant Williams Smart

William in Vienna A Banquet in His Honor

Emperor William arrives in Vienna in full regalia and receives a royal welcome. He tours the Hofburg, attends a luncheon, meets dignitaries, and hosts a banquet with the Austrian imperial family. A grand concert and reception close the visit.

Vienna Germany Francis Joseph William Hungary Hofburg Elizabeth Gellaira Imperial Palace Academy of Education and Arts Prince Philip of Philip of Coburg Prince Henry of Reuss Ritterssal

Times Will Not Incur Large Expenses Before Parnell Commission

London reports that The Times plans limited participation in the Parnell inquiry. It intends to supply sufficient evidence to justify summoning Mr. Parnell and compel him to testify, while naming other witnesses the commission may summon.

Parnell Commission London the Times O'Donnell Parnell Scotland

Yeoman of the Guard staged in London amid acclaim

Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera The Yeoman of the Guard was produced in London with strong approval. Sullivan conducted, and he returned with Gilbert and Carte to hearty applause after encores. Two alleged Americans were arrested in the Whitechapel murders. South German papers claim a anarchist plot against Emperor William prompted changes to his travel plans.

Gilbert and Sullivan London Sullivan Gilbert and Carte Whitechapel William

Mission Board Meeting Sees Record Attendance and Raises Funds

The American Board in Cleveland reports a surge of interest with over ninety corporate members and about 2000 attendees at President Storrs opening address. A financial paper by Dr. Alden urged $150,000 more, totaling $750,000 for the year, alongside papers on India and China by Drs. Clark and Smith. The home field advance of $150,000 was approved, and Plymouth Church hosted 1000+ ladies for reports from Mrs. Blatchford Mrs. Lecke and other regional representatives.

Cleveland American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Storr Alden Clark Plymouth Church Blatchford Lecke Michael Hestan Massachusetts Heston Board Jewett California Board of the Pacific Logan Hawaiian Board S. L. Blake New London Con

Steamers Arrived In Various Ports From Octobers

Shipping round up records arrivals and sailings as steamers reach and depart New York Boston Havre Liverpool and other ports. Vessels include State of Indiana Veriumus Pomona Cynthia France and many more with routes from Glasgow London Antwerp Havana and St Kitts to destinations such as New York Montreal and Copenhagen.

Boston Buffalo Hull Eng New York Rhynland Antwerp State of Indiana Glasgow City of Alexandria Mexico Havana Barracouta St Kitts Pomona Port Maria Veriumnus St. Ann’s Bay Unita Rom Baracoa Gibraltar Iniziativa Palermo New Yourk Havre Ardangorm Philadelphia Ouen Martinique Domingo Prawle Point Hermann Baltimore Bremen Father Point Cynthia Montreal France London Leith South America New Orleans Buenos Ayrian Buenos Ares Newport News Prince Galveston Liverpool Harold Boca de Toro Laharno St Ann’s Bay Jain Noordland Asvinwall Colon Karacea Flamborough

Death of Colonel Daniel Dominates Jacksonville Scene

Jacksonville mourns Col J J Daniel a respected 1848 resident and member of Fleming Waniel law firm as banks close and city mourns. Health bulletin notes 73 new cases 6 deaths total 2896 cases 270 deaths with 32 white 41 colored. Decatur cold wave reports 4 cases and 2 deaths. Public relief funds sent to Jacksonville and Fernandina. quarantine lifted to most southern points except Decatur and Trinity Alabama.

Jacksonville Fla J. J. Daniel Fleming & Waniel Florida Frank P. Fleming Neal Mitchell Board of Health Decatur Ala Black Orr Turner O’brien John Hart Fernandina Trinity

Notable Weddings and Political Rally At Milford Milfor a

Several weddings and a political rally fill the Milford edition. Arthur L. Jacobs of Roxbury wed Annie Shattuck at Grove Hall Church with Rev. G. J. Perin officiating. Duncan Robinson of Wichita and Miss Genevieve Lord wed in Quincy. Multiple other ceremonies occur across Wollaston and Depuam, amid receptions and family toastings. A Milford evening hosts a Democratic gubernatorial rally with Russell speaking after Oscood and McGeough, praising tariff reform and opposing Republican taxation.

Grove Hall Universalist Church Arthur L. Jacobs Roxbury Annie Shattuck G. J. Perin H. G. McKerrow Providence Helen Jacobs W. D. Shattuck Schuyler Street Genevieve Lord George W. Lord G. W. Lord Duncan Robinson Wichita Kan Westchester Park Edward Everett Hale West Milfora jSprctar Milrora P. H. Curran George G. Parker William N. Oscood Boston Sterling Grover Cleveland James G. Bline Milford Journal Charlestown Free Trade Club Republican Party Cabot Lodge Russell Democratic Party United States Mr. Russell Henry Wilson England France

Stephen Bowen dies suddenly in Roxbury at 58

Stephen Bowen senior partner of Horatio Harris & Co. died of apoplexy in Roxbury yesterday morning. A Newport, Rhode Island native born fifty eight years ago, Bowen moved to Boston, joined Harris as clerk, and rose to partner. He sat on the chamber of commerce and the fruit and produce exchange boards and was a director of Merchandise National Bank. He also had ties to Boston sugar interests.

Stephen Bowen Horatio Harris & Co Roxbury Newport R.L Ohio Boston Horatio Harris Chamber of Commerce The Fruit and Produce Exchange Merchandise National Bank Harris Sugar

Pitcher in the Penitentiary

Montreal October 3 Pitcher the Providence defaulter was taken to the penitentiary in the afternoon All money seized has been turned over to the bank.

Pitcher Providence Ontario William Vienna Montreal

Vessel Owners and Captains Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

The Vessel Owners and Captains National Association met at the Meiona yesterday and elected officers led by President James A. Van Brunt of New York and First Vice President Clarence P Lovell of Boston. Aimed to abolish compulsory pilotage, committees were appointed to study pilotage, harbor regulations, registry of boats, and bridge passages at Port End. Permanent counsel were retained for association members.

Longwood Lawn Tennis Association Boston National Association Quincy Mystic Park Gaelic Athletic Association National Irish Athletic Association of Everthing Vessel Owners and Captains National Association Meiona James A. van Brunt New York Clarence P Lovell J. 8 Winslow Portland Fred P. Litchfield James H. Vo Charles A. Petit Philadelphia Thomas M. Bartlett Henry Sutton New Haven M. Thomas Taunton Henry Lord Bangor Mr. Parker Richmond Tak Mesautes Obae Porth End Cambridge

Georgia State Election Passes With Democratic Ticket Unopposed

The Georgia State election was held with a light vote. The Democratic State ticket faced no opposition, led by Governor John J. Gordon and Secretary of State N. C. Barnett. Independent legislators contested, but most regulars were likely elected. in Atlanta’s Senate district Sam Small was defeated by Democrat F. B. Rice after a hot race.

Ariana Georgia John J. Gordon N. C. Barnett Rk. A. Hardeman M. A. Wright Clifford Anderson Atlanta Sam Small F. B. Rice

Weather outlook for New England and nearby regions

The latest forecast indicates light rain or snow along the coastal areas of Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with fair interior conditions and steady temperatures. New England and eastern New York expect fair weather with Thursday frost and a warming trend Thursday night. cautionary northwest signals are shown at Boston Portland Eastport sections.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England New York Boston Portland Eastport

North A Verdict of Manslaughter in Howes Murder

In Andover New Brunswick on October 8 the jury found Phillipine and Trafton guilty of manslaughter in the Mrs Howes case and sentenced them to fifteen years in the penitentiary.

Andover N.B Phillipine Trafton

Republican tariff bill heads to Senate debate Monday

The Republican tariff bill is reported to the Senate by the finance committee, with Senator Allison slated to call it up for debate on Monday. The measure, seen as conservative, aims to cut sugar tobacco and alcohol duties, with total reductions around 75 million dollars.

Sprcran Finance Committee Senate Allison Sherman Chicago Messrs Aldrich House Ways and Means Committee Matt Quay

Senate finance panel unveils broad Mills tariff revision

Washington October 3 The Senate finance committee proposes a complete rewrite of tariff schedules and administration in its Mills tariff bill substitute. The synopsis outlines changes versus existing law, listing rates with present law equivalents and noting items not enumerated in current law.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Additions to the Free List Include Textiles Oils and Opium

The document outlines additions to the free list covering items such as acorns, various unmanufactured or undried goods, bees wax, books in non English languages, braids, laces, and many textile fibers. It also lists fresh fish remains with an exception, and begins Schedule K on wool and woollens detailing classification and wool classes.

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