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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1887

Page

1

The Triple Alliance and European Powers

From Berury and Rome reports on October 9 describe King Humbert congratulating rulers after the Bismarck Crispi interview. The press cites Austrian German talks on an alliance while hints of territorial aims surface, with Russia viewed as threatened and moves in Bosnia and Bulgaria noted. Premier Crispi and Prince Bismarck agreed Italy and England align on the Suez Canal.

Berury Humbert William Francis Joseph Bismarck-Crispi Pesther Lloyd Count Kalnoky Bismarck Signor Crispi Italy Austria Germany Europe Salonica Tyrol Istria Tripoli Russia Signor Crispi Constantinople Mediterranean Prince Bismarck France Morocco Cologne Bosnia Servia Bulgaria Turkey Rome Suez Canal England

Esmonde and O'Connor in Boston visit

Sir Thomas Grattan Esmonde arrives in Boston after speaking in Holyoke and attends St Mary’s church, while Arthur O’Connor and secretary Mr Sutton take an alternate train to join the reception. The pair meet Boston leaders, tour Dorchester, and share views on Ireland's politics including their South Dublin seats.

Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde Holyoke Boston Baronet Parker House St. Mary’s Esmondes Sir Thomas Arthur O’connor John P. Sutton Irish National League of America O'Connor Sutton Parnell League In America Thomas Esmonde Thomas M. Brady The Irish National League Daniel P. Sullivan Terence Cavanagh Thomas O'Flynn Daniel J. Haye John H. Fitzgerald Patrek Collins Dominick ‘Toy P. A. ‘Cogtthhoam John J. Teevens Mr. O'Connor Mr. Sutton Collins Dorchester W. W. Doherty Henry Grattan Ireland Esmonde Thomas Grattan Esmonde Nassion Mr. Doherty Doherty Oberty

The Goodwood Scarf Patent by Welch Margetson & Co

London firm Welch Margetson & Co introduces The Goodwood Scarf, a new patent. The first invoice to this country has arrived and invites examination of its distinctive merits.

London Welch, Margetson & Co

Emma Abbott Defends Stage Against Methodist Sermon

Nasuvinux Tenn October 9 Emma Abbott defends herself after a pastor denounces theatre in a McKendree Church sermon. She protests the charges as unfounded citing Enna Lind Modjeska Albani and other performers as virtuous. Applause greets her remarks and pastor Chandler declines to respond.

Nasuvinux Tenn McKendree Church W. A. Chandler Emma Abbott Enny Lind Modjeska Albani Enma Abbott Mr. Chandler Miss Abbott

Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York

For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Monday October 10 rain and cooler conditions are forecast for New England with light to fresh southwest winds veering to northwest. Eastern New York expects rain followed by fair weather cooler and southwest winds veering northwest.

Washington New England New York

Late Ship News Arrivals and Sails From Oct 9

Arrived in New York are steamers La Champagne from Havre Etruria from Liverpool Loxpon from Oct 9 Haley from New York. Sailed for New York today are Anania from Queens town Marengo for Boston Kansas for Liverpool Oct 8. La Gascogne also arrived at Havre and Haley at Liverpool today.

New York la Champagne Havre Etruria Liverpool Loxpon Anania Queenstown Marengo Hull Boston Kansas la Gascogne Haley

Pray Sons & Co Upholstery and Interiors Branch Opens Strong

John H. Pray Sons Co announces the upholstery and interior decorations branch, opened last spring, has met with unqualified success and exceeded expectations. Regular carpet patrons have endorsed it, while the public remains largely unaware of the new venture.

John H. Pray

Larnest and Best Selected Stock and Drapery Furnishings

The firm highlights very reasonable prices across all grades of goods and rapid order execution for draperies and furniture recovery. It invites intelligent public inspection, solicit suggestions, and offers designs and estimates for window shades to elaborate decorations, claiming advantages unmatched in Boston.

Boston

Epidemic Panic as Tampa Evacuates in Yellow Fever Scare

Despatches report Tampa's rapid exodus and near desertion as yellow fever spreads. Trains, carriages and boats move residents to nearby towns while shops close and police guard property. Reports from Washington to Sanford note deaths and refugees seeking tents and refuge.

New Yor the Herald Key West Fla Tampa Washinotown D. C Hamilton J. M. Hall M.D. Sanford Kuna Wyly M.D Florida Health Protective Association Sanford Haines Savannah & Florida Palatka Jackson Iilie Fia

Atlantic Steamship Movements Reported Across Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals from Havre New York Liverpool and London as of October 5 to October 9 including vessels La Gascogne Etruria Adriatic Slavonia Belgian Queen Minos and Adriatic along with steamer crests near Isle of Wight and Queenstown. The report notes ports in New York Boston Hamburg Copenhagen and Havre with several ships proceeding to Liverpool Philadelphia and Antwerp.

Havre la Gascogne New York la Bourgogne Etruria Liverpool Richmond Hill London Crema Leith Maybach Bremen de Kuyter Antwerp Mexico Havana Maltinore Surrey Isle of Wight Martello Kinsale Halley Liverol Fowa Boston Lizard Westernland Amalfi Hamburg Edam Amsterdam Wieland Hampurge Gibraltar George Heaton Mediterranean Philadelphia Stranton Coosaw Hong Kong Queenstown Minos Furnessia Glasgow Gellert Moravia Orinoco Bermuda la Champagne Malloy New Yorks

Morning News Briefs From Around the Nation and World

President Cleveland and party attend Sabbath with Postmaster General Vilas and plan travel to St Paul. Emma Abbott replies to clergy attack on theatres at Wy ville Nags. Revenue cutter Richard Rush reports eight sealers captured. Arizona citizens implicated in aiding horse theft from Indians. Memorial meeting in New York honors John B Finch and Mormon Apostle Snow. Progressive Labor mass meeting in Union Square broken up by police. Cholera feared eradicated in New York. Tampa floods with yellow fever driving exodus. Musical K of L members in Washington fined for boycotting a non union band. Typographical Union No 6 printers strike in New York. Newman Smyth attacks the American Board. Intercollegiate Football Association adopts new rules with all major colleges present. Detroit arrives in St Louis for world series today. Foreign: Humbert, William, and Francis Joseph laud Bismarck Crispi talks. Bulgarian throne in Elects. Bulgarian government candidates win. T M Healy likens ard lords to haystack fats in league talk.

Cleveland Vilas St. Paul Emma Abbott Wyville Nags Richard Rush Arizona Chickering Hall New York John B. Finch Snow Progressive Labor Party Union Square Tampa Fla L. Assembly Washington Newman Smyth American Humbert William Francis Joseph Ferdinand T. M. Healy London Pesth Bulgaria National Assembly Alexander Zankoff Karaveloff St. Petersburg Prince Ferdinand Sofia Stambuloff Sunday Herald Soria Stransky Gueshoff Vadoslavist Zankoffists Rahova Pleyna Cutlovitza Rahovitza

Weather and Local Reforms Burden Boston Scene

Today's weather cooler with rain. Boston Bar Association holds annual officer election. Savage Club dedicates new quarters at 8 Bosworth Street with banquet for treasurer Charles H. Pattee. Central Labor Union president Biggs resigns amid city events. Five Roxbury youths confess to multiple burglaries. Park Street Church sermon asks Is the Church of Christ in Danger. Stock market weak with San Diego Land as lone firm. clearing house reports favorable outside spec centers. Y M A Hall hosts Rev James Reed on love of the world with Tremont Temple crowd for Dr Joseph Parker sermon on faith and prayer.

Boston Bar Association Savage Club Bosworth Street Charles H. Pattee Biggs Central Labor Union Roxbury Church of Christ David Gregg Park Street San Diego New York James Reed Y. M

Boycotters Fined in Washington Police Court

Eight members of the Washington Musical Assembly K of L were found guilty of conspiracy to boycott a non union band. Each was fined 25 dollars or sentenced to thirty days in jail. Judge Snell ruled they visited beer gardens to persuade proprietors not to employ Krause and offered inducements to break his contracts. Counsel has appealed.

Washington, D. C Washington Musical Assembly K. of L Snell Assembly Krause

Police Clash at Union Square Blunders Spark Outrage

A Progressive Labor mass meeting in Union Square drew large crowds before Captain Reilly and police drove attendees away. Several injuries were reported, prompting widespread comment and an investigation into Reilly. The Central Labor Union denounced the police action and called for punishment.

New York Progressive Labor Party Union Square Reilly Central Labor Union Murray Hewitt

Barry Breaks Hammer and Throws Records at Pastime Club

New York on Oct 9 W J M Barry set a new mark in the twelve pound hammer with a 122 foot throw surpassing Frank Lambrecht’s 115 feet 7 1 2 inches. He also set a two handed throw record at 114 feet beating the 95 foot standard and surpassed the Irish style with one turn by nearly 20 feet to 4 5 inches.

New York W. J. M. Barry Frank Lambrecht Shiawase

Aeronaut Ned Hathaway Performs 1000-Foot Descent

Ned Hathaway, an aeronaut, descended from 1000 feet yesterday in Garespura using a hot air balloon and a new twenty eight foot diameter parachute. The descent took thirty seconds and Hathaway landed lightly, remaining on his feet.

Garespura Ned Hathaway Hathaway

Body Found Near Rail Line in Branford Area

The body of Charles F. Warner, a 29 year old colored man, was found under an apple tree about ten feet from the railroad track one mile west of Branford depot. His skull was fractured. He had left a local saloon around 11 PM Saturday with seven to eight dollars. no money remained on the body. No crew was found.

New Haven Conn Charles F. Warner Branford Depot Warner

Bulgarian Election Fortifies Ferdinand Rule in Bulgaria

London dispatch reports Bulgarian voter sentiment shifting toward Prince Ferdinand as he builds a stable cabinet amid factional strife. Election results show steady government support with Stambuloff and allies winning clear majorities. Russia-linked groups falter amid crowd demonstrations praising the prince.

Ireland’s Landlord Fight Sparks Violence and Defiance

In Longford a league mass meeting collapsed the platform injuring a government reporter. MP T. M. Healy taunted officials, pledged action against landlords, and warned mortgagees should not aid Lord Granard. Secret meetings spread in Cork while Ballygiblin and Mitchelstown voices defied authorities.

Lord Granard League County Cork Maccram Mitchelstown Ballygiblin Father Sexton

Stanley Expedition News Reaches Tribes Near Albert Nyanza

From London dated October 9 reports Stanley's expedition has stirred tribes near Albert Nyanza. Mwanga, still fighting south of the lake, seeks Emin Bey's support and sends two squads of ten to meet Stanley. One group moves to the lake's southern shore. the other sails toward Mhagi and then advances west past the Blue Mountains.

London Zanzibar Stanley Albert Nyanza Mwanga Emin Bey Uganda Mhagi Blue Mountains

Sir Charles Tupper Arrives in Newfoundland Amid Fisheries Fear

Sir Charles Tupper, high commissioner of Canada, arrived from England and met Newfoundland officials to assure representation on the fisheries commission. He stayed to guarantee local interests are safeguarded and ease colonial irritation over potential neglect.

Haufax Sprcrau Sir Charles Tupper Canada England Newfoundland Fisheries Commission Charles

Russian Ayyub Khan advances to Ghazni in Afghanistan

The Iranian Avenger reports Ayoub Khan reaches Ghazni and weakens the Afghan hold on Cabul. The Ameer, fearing failure, shifts treasure to Khana-i-bad as his position becomes increasingly precarious.

St. Petersnura War Office Ayoub Khan Ghazni Afghanistan Ameer Cabul Khana-i-bad London Chicago America Charles Dickens Mr. Howson Henry Irving Harry Paulton Dorothy” Company Amania Caffarell Dundlu Aruens Corinth

Virginia Attorney General Faces Jail Over Contempt Ruling

Kidmont Va Oct 9 The Hon Rufus A Ayers Virginia attorney general will serve jail time rather than pay a 500 fine for contempt of U S Circuit Court Judge Bond The dispute involves efforts to enforce a law allowing suits against taxpayers tendering coupons for taxes Governor Fitz Hugh Lee calls Bond ruling an outrage and urges constitutional protections for states

Kidmont Rufus A. Ayers Virginia Judge Bond United States Circuit Court Ayers Fitz Hugh Lee

Seizure of Sealing Vessels Reported by Cutter

Revenue cutter Richard Rush arrived in San Francisco reporting twelve sealing schooners seized during the season with about 7000 skins. Russian authorities also seized three sealers on the Siberian coast including one American and one British vessel with a third whose nationality is unknown.

San Francisco Richard Rush Arctic Victoria Siberian

John B Finch remembered at Chickering Hall

Services were held in New York at Chickering Hall for John B Finch temperance advocate head of the Society of Good Templars. Speeches were delivered by Joseph A Bogardus Rev Theo L Cuyler General Clinton Fisk D H Mann and other leaders from temperance groups.

New York Chickering Hall John B. Finch Society of Good Templars Evanston Ind Joseph A. Bogardus The American Temperance Union Theo L. Cuyler National Temperance Society Clinton B. Fisk D. H. Mann Temlar G. T. of K. 8. Chevis Templar I. O G.T Kentucky Mary Burt New York State Women’s Christian Temperance Union

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