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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1888

Page

4

Forged Quotations and Boston Public Life Commentary

In Boston the debate over Home Market Club forgeries is probed, with critics accusing the club of knowingly spreading fraud via a London quotation and forged documents. The piece notes denials, partial verifications, and ongoing circulation, while extending to reflections on monument debates, scholars, and Boston street disruptions from municipal works.

Journal of Saturday Journal Times New York Home Market Club Benjamin Burrenworth Imes Butler Boston Post London St. James Gazette Ananias Everett P. Wheeler Spectator New York Republican Club Post Advertiser TreRworth the Post St. ‘James New Hampshire John Fiske Crispus Attacks Boston King Street

Driving Gloves and Hats at Low Prices

Frosty mornings push shoppers to select a Driving Gloves pair, a Fall Hat, a Lap Robe, or an Overcoat from stock. The store promises prices below the general market and adopts a policy of quick sales and small profits.

Gloves and travel wear sale at Craven store

Craven advertises gloves for driving and street wear including two-button and one-button options with extra quality. It highlights lap robes, horse blankets, wool night shirts, Madras pijamahs, and heavy cotton night shirts. The sale also features hunting stockings at 50 cents and Medlicott Balbriggan underwear at lower prices than ever this season.

Madras Medlicott Balbriggan

Weather Report From Boston Station

Cloudy conditions with a high around 63 and a low near 52. Wind gusts reach about 24 miles per hour. Precipitation totals show 1.00 inches for the period.

Eather Boston Om P.M Colo

Steamers Arrived With Posts From Atlantic Trade Routes

Ships arrived and passed ports from Boston to Liverpool on October 6 and 7. Vessels include Kinsale from Boston to Liv pool, Umbria from Liverpool to New York, La Champagne from New York to Havre, and Lydian Monarch from New York to London. Several ships reported at Queenstown, Portland Bill, Prawle Point, and Scilly, with listings of routes from Montreal, Bermuda, Manila, and the Mediterranean.

Oae Kinsale Kansas Boston Livpool New York Bothnia Liverpool Queenstown Umbria Yoxford Mediterranean Trinidad Bermuda la Champagne Para Cyril Brow Head Australia Jhe Aden Guy Mannering Manila Oston Etruria Rotterdam Wieland Hamburg Lake Huron Vancouver Montreal Amsterdam Euskaro Amaryllis Baltimore Dunkirk Moville Sarmatian Furneasia Gow Alaska Eaton

Boston Post weekly matter notice period tag

The Boston Post lists its weekly publication schedule with a Friday issuance cadence and notes it is entered as second class matter for mailing. The notice highlights three monthly intervals and durations of six months, one month, and one year in relation to the periodical.

Bismarck New York Herald Europe Germany Russia Austria England Holland Constantinople Balkan Peninsula France Belgium Prince

Ship News and Financial Pages Set on Specific S

The notice indicates the Financial and Commercial Departments belong on the Sixth and Seventh pages while the Ship News is allocated to the Third page. No further details or events are provided.

Ridiculed tariff speeches mark waning Republican drive

Boston Post notes Republican Senators will use tariff debate for campaign speeches as election nears. The paper mocks the party’s lack of will to pass or support the bill, arguing the candidates and platform are overshadowed by a non-nominee and a failing campaign, calling the effort a humbug.

Congress

Canal boat campaign primed for tariff reform drive

A Democratic canal boat sails from Buffalo to Albany with tariff reform speakers, buglers and a cannon. It will stop at towns along the Erie Canal for meetings over two weeks to press tariff reform, aiming to influence voters in Republican-leaning counties. Nearby, editorials discuss British politics, Home Rule, and Carl Schurz's letter explaining his stance against the Republicans.

New York State Buffalo Erie Canal Albany Blaine New York Carl Schurz Republican Party Schlnrz Scurrz Cleveland Harrison Schwarz Clarr- Land ScuuRz Mr. Scuunz

Republican Perplexity on Tariff Reform Divides Party

The piece argues Democrats show rare unity on tariff reform while Republicans display notable discord. It cites leaders supporting the Mixtzs bill, contrasts Brearps repeal plan with Blaine’s warning, and notes Boston Republicans split between broad reform support and cautious fiscal policy.

Remark on News Claims About a Russian Line Up to Tibet

A Herald correspondent questions the credibility of claims about a famous house built by Jack and cites an emperor versus czar meeting at Peterhof. The piece notes the author’s insistence that since William visited the czar, activity has surged along the Russian front in Central Asia from Kizil Arvat to Tibet.

Boston Washington Street Rockies Jack Herald William Peterhof Central Asia Kizil Arvat Thibet

Franking privilege row taints Cox scandal claims

The New York Tribune pushed accusations of abuse of the franking privilege by the Democratic committee over forged documents using a Cox frank. Cox repudiated the signature as a forgery, and the Postmaster General confirmed other fraudulent frankings including Republican documents under Boss Quay.

New York Tribune National Democratic Committee Tribune Cox Democratic Committee

Campaign Literature Mentions Ful Contributions

The fragment notes ful contributions to the literature of this campaign, highlighting literary support and scholarly backing that augment the political effort. It suggests coordinated messaging and intellectual grounding behind the movement.

The Cruiser Baltimore Is Launched For Active Service

The Baltimore cruiser, launched in Philadelphia, is the largest yet built under Secretary Whitney. With 4400 tons, 10,750 horsepower, and 19 knots speed, it carries multiple guns and torpedo tubes. It features a double bottom, water-tight compartments, twin screws, and coal for extended range, aiming to be the most effective vessel in the U S Navy.

Baltimore Philadelphia Whitney Department Great Britain Surcoup Forbin

Six Day Road Sculling Contest Opens at Madison Square Garden

About 3000 spectators gathered at Madison Square Garden for the six days road sculling contest offering $1000 in prizes. Twelve starters lined up as the event began with Ross leading at 12:30, covering seven miles.

New York Madison Square Garden Ross

Butler Wins Barney Prize Canoe Race in Springfield

In Springfield on October 7 at Calla Shasta the Barney prize cup contest drew canoeists including Paul Butler of Lowell and M J Brokaw of New York. Forrest withdrew for F A Nickerson of Springfield as Butler narrowly beat Brokaw. the naphtha launch race and paddling event were postponed.

Springfield Calla Shasta Paul Butler Lowell M. J. Brokaw New York Knappe Agawam G. C. Forrest Hartford Forrest F. A. Nickerson Butler Brokaw

Quips and quotes drift through a late 19th century page

A collage of humorous remarks and brief anecdotes from newspapers and magazines. It spans political chatter from Harrison to Cleveland, social quips about dancing in stockings, a dog named Peruvian, and light banter on handshakes, with snippets about editors and bishops.

Tariff clash framed as relief battle for people

The Senate bill relieves none of the grievous taxes on necessaries while the House bill seeks relief for industrial workers, forcing a choice between them. Philadelphia Times notes the stark contrast and urges decisive action.

Philadelphia Times

Tidal wave of Republicanism hits rag trade in Massachusetts

The Boston Advertiser says a surge of Republican support swept the old rag and junk industry in Massachusetts about two months ago due to the Mills bill. It may trigger inquiry into the wave’s speed and heat as the Senate bill aims to place rags on the free list. will rag men shift to the Prohibition ticket as the era’s likely safeguard for the rag industry.

Boston Advertiser

The New York Tribune on bread and money policy

The Springfield Republican argues the Tribune blames Treasury loan policy for high bread prices. It contends wheat scarcity is not the cause, but bank lending fueled by surplus deposits under the Democratic administration. It notes Harrison’s stance on surplus revenue and bond purchases, questioning differences in monetary circulation effects.

New York Tribune Treasury Harrison The Springfield Republican

Dr William Everett for Second District in Massachusetts

The Boston Herald praises Dr William Everett as a strong candidate for the second congressional district. The editor notes his family lineage in Massachusetts history and his independence, courage, and reform efforts.

Democratic Party William Everett Washington Everett Massachusetts Congress Boston Herald

Railroad receivers appointed in Missouri, Kansas and Texas line

Judge Brewer of the U S District Court appoints H C Cross of Emporia and George H Eddy of Leavenworth as receivers of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company in Leavenworth Kansas on October 7.

Leavenworth Kan Brewer United States District Court H. C. Cross Emporia George H. Eddy Missouri, Sas & Texas Railway Company

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