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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1890

Page

2

McKinley Tariff Pushes Prices Across Nation

The McKinley tariff law remains in force and its effects are felt nationwide. Dealers advertise a steady rise in prices, signaling broad impact on commerce and consumer costs.

Influence of New Tariff Law Across London and Canada

London and Canadian ports report halted American railway security trade due to tariff and treaty uncertainty. Banks and investors curb loans. exports and freight drop as merchants rush cargoes before the McKinley bill takes effect. Barley prices fall in Ontario as shipments accelerate elsewhere to beat higher duties. Oswego, Port Hope, and other ports see record barley imports and rapid movement of peas, beans, and apples toward the United States.

London Department of American Railway Securities England America Goperich Ont United States Sarnia Cam Vincent N. Y Port Horr Picrov Alexandria Charlotte Coroure Oswego Canada Custom House

Ohio Democrats' gerrymander may yield twelve seats, not fifteen

A prominent Democrat touring Ohio doubts gains from the gerrymander will reach fifteen House seats, predicting only twelve due to district convention turmoil and Cincinnati municipal scandal. He notes McKinley district tight race, Seney district outcome, and possible extra legislative session sparked by Cincinnati issues. Governor Campbell signals readiness to convene an Oct. 14 session to address the city’s Board of Public Improvements and related matters.

Washington Ohio Cincinnati Campbell Storrs Township McKinley Seney Foster Columbus Board of Public Improvements

Labor dispute at Houston & Texas Central over black watchmen

The Houston & Texas Central railroad fired a white replacement demand after years employing negro watchmen. Foremen struck, Grand Master Wilkinson tried to mediate but failed. Railway Federation executive council members urged to come, with a strike looming. Southern Pacific may become involved as both lines are in the Huntington system.

Houston Tex Houston & Texas Central Railway Wilkinson The Central Knights of Labor Railway Federation Terre Haute Southern Pacific Railroad Huntington

Brutal prize fight ends as Doyle battles Ryan in barn

A brutal yesterday bout near Shelby Indiana pitted Tommy Ryan of Grand Rapids against Don Doyle of Chicago. In the 28th round Doyle lunged toward Ryan’s corner as fights erupted, Ryan declared the winner after a one hour fifty five minute grind. Also a freight train accident at Great Barrington injured Wells W Reynolds, leaving a widow and three children. Edward Rafferty lost an arm after being struck by a Beverly train. The long strike by Binghamton cigar makers and employers ends with the walkout called off.

Shelby Ind Tommy Ryan Grand Rapids Don Doyle Chicago Doyle Ryan Xrill Great Barrington Wells W. Reynolds Edward Rafferty Beverly Binghamton N. Y

Jewish Workmen's Convention Opens Second Day in New York

The National Convention of Jewish Workmen met in New York on October 5 with 120 delegates from 35 trades unions in the United States and Canada. Resolutions endorsing an international union and condemning the sweating system were passed, the latter described as a major source of sickness.

New York United States Canada

Kennan Lectures Tickets Go On Sale At Tremont Temple

Box office opens this morning for $3 course tickets to the Kennan lectures on Russia at Tremont Temple. Additional course tickets will be released Wednesday. High interest indicated, sale expected to be extensive.

Kennan Russia Tremont Temple

Consecration of the Church of the Immaculate Conception

The Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Samm. was consecrated in a full ceremony led by Most Rev. John J. Williams with Rt. Rev. Matthew Harkins and Rt. Rev. James A. Healey among officiants. The event featured relics, altar blessings, a 10:30 high mass, and 1200 attendees, with many visiting clergy and new memorial windows enhancing the remodelled edifice.

Srncran Mgr. Griffin Patrick T. O’reilley D.D D. O'Callaghan Michael Gilligan John M. Mulehahy Joan J. Hickey John Flatley Cambridge W. P. McQuade St. James Boston J. P. Brodfish Canton Mers. Strain and Griffin C. B. Rex St. John Seminary William Byrnes Father McCall Concord J. J. Harrington St. Joseph's Lynn John J. Moore Jamaica Plain Lewis O'Toole West Newton Father Morris Brookline Father Masterson Peabody J. J. Shaw William Keating John Peterson George Wilson Archbishop Williams John Mulchahy William H. McDonald Jeremiah J. Lyons Salem Father McManus St. Valerius Nomens Irance Crozier Matthew. Harkins James A. Healey Joseph F. Quinn Mrr. Gritfin Patrick O’ieilley St. Michael St. Joseph Young Ladies’ Sodality St. Patrick Sweet Heart of Mary Patrick and Mary Hickey St. Peter Holy Name Society St. Paul Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fatal melee over rum ends in Johnson death at Lewis Bay

At a Finn settlement near Hyannis five rooms housed fifteen to twenty Finns employed by Franklin Crocker. After three wives died of typhoid a rum intake led to a brawl where John Johnson struck Jacobson with a club. Jacobson killed Johnson with a blow to the head and was held on man slaughter charges.

Hyannis Lewis Bay Franklin Crocker John Johnson Sandwich Jacob Jacobson Johnson Jacobson Crocker Hendricks

Ex Judge Leonard Receives Telegram Over Mine Heirloom

Ex Judge Henry W. Leonard learned by telegram that Louis Stremel left him $250 000 from the Gaudelioupe mines in Arizona. Stremel once paid a $250 fee, dined at the Brunswick after release from Bellevue Hospital, and promised future recontribution for Leonard’s services before vanishing.

New York Henry W. Leonard Arizona Louis Stremel Gaudelioupe Stremel Bellevue Hospital Mr. Leonard Leonard Brunswick

Wanamaker Pushes Postal Telegraph Plan in House Letter

Postmaster General Wanamaker has sent a lengthy letter to the House post office committee arguing in favor of his postal telegraph scheme. He contends that Western Union or any firm signing the government telegraph contract would profit from the surge in business and cheap rates under the arrangement.

Washington Wanamaker House Post Office Western Union

Amherst College Plans and Alumni News Summary

Amherst College, October 6. Architects design a new chemical laboratory funded by a June alumni donation. President Gates to begin Nov. 1 and attend the Lake Mohonk Indian Conference October 8–11 and address the American Missionary Association in Northampton later this month. A brass memorial honors Prof. Mather 1834–1890. The Saturday Student prints J. B. Clark ’86 on alumni encounters. Sophomore officers elected: Blodgett, Gill, Goddard, Johnson, Hallock, Gould, Taylor, sty, Allis, Goodrich, Story, Pratt, Raub, Kimball.

Amherst Spectal Chemical Laboratory Gates American Missionary Association Northampton Mather Richard Henry Mather Amherst College J. B. Clark Dr. Storrs Brooklyn Blodgett Gill Goddard Johnson Hallock Gould Taylor Sty Senators Allis Goodrich Story Pratt Raub Kimball

Mormons of Utah face polygamy issue and church aims

Governor Thomas reports Utah Territory population at 220,932 with a 55 percent increase this decade. He states Mormons are religiously devout, from Britain and Scandinavia, loyal to church teachings, and still committed to polygamy in practice and belief despite public declarations. Salt Lake City notes the 1890 Mormon conference forecasting epochal changes and future clashes of labor and capital.

Washinaton Arthur L. Thomas Utah Territory Secretary of the Interior Great Britain Congress Utah Salr Lake City George Q. Cannon Wilford Woodruff Mormon Church Roberts Woodruill Joseph Smith Woodruff Brigham Young Apostle Richards Man Jerusalem Apostle Phateher

The Pennant Winners Last Championship Games in Boston

The Pennant Winners outlines a gala day for Boston players next Saturday with a parade headed by Reeves’s Band and Giants escorting Kelly’s men. The pennant will be presented at centre field as Stovey and Brown attempt world records in running the bases and throwing beyond prior marks. A benefit concert in Music Hall features notable performers, including MacDonald, Flora Finlayson, Hopper, Barrymore, Reed, Evans, Huey, the Olympic Quartette, Mack, Sullivan and Kernell, plus Boston stars Walker Eddinger and Galvin. The stage is managed by H. M. Pitt with Mullaly directing a large orchestra and Dow accompanying.

Bostons Players’ League United States Reeves Giants Kelly Harry Stovey Tom Brown Crane Vaughn Music Hall W. HL. MacDonald Flora Finlayson Bostonians de Wolf Hopper Philadelphia Maurice Barrymore Charlie Reed Evans Huey Olympic Billy Mack Mark Sullivan Farry iKernell New York Boston Walker Eddinger George W. Galvin James B. Radcliffe Harry Fisher Harlem Dave Braham E. Callahan Lizzie A.rowie H. M. Pitt John ©. Mullaly Howard M. Dow

National and Players League results summary

In Cleveland the first NL game ended Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 1 and the second 7 to 3. In the PL Pittsburgs opened 10 to 6 over the Bostons, then lost 7 to 3 to Boston. Other scores include Chicagos 2 New Yorks 2, Brooklyns 5 Buffaloes 0, and Cleveland 16 Philadelphia 4.

National EAGUE Brooklyns Ceewees Ose Philadelphias Cincinnatis Bostons Clevelands Orn Vicgsduter Eee Eeewe Aiomme Hosvous Saks Uae New Yorks Vice Eene Ewe Chicagos Pourgeinmias Susie Swank Spatioios Cleveland Pittsburg Pittsburgs Chicago Buffalo Buffalos

Electric Hazard Claims Life Of Tinsmith In New Orleans

New Orleans La Oct 56 a deadly work accident occurred as tin roof repairs near overhead utilities led to the death of Joe Clements twenty years old. He touched a worn electric light cable and receiving an estimated two thousand volts collapsed on the roof. The body showed a broad stripe where the wire had struck.

New Orv.eans Joe Clements

Hood's Sarsa parilla claims to cure scrofula

An advertisement style note asserts Hood's Sarsa parilla cures scrofula whether hereditary or acquired by acting on the blood to expel the disease and restore vitality with healthy color.

Hood

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