10 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1888
Page
1
Cloudy conditions with mean daily bar 29.06 and maximum 29.63 degrees. Mean daily temperature around 39.5 with minimum near 19.6. Dew point about 24.0. Wind velocity 24.0, mean relative humidity 65.5 percent. Total precipitation 0.00 inches.
The notice promotes a new Illustrated Circular for Campaign Goods including Flags Banners Torches and related items. It emphasizes that Campaign Band Military and Regalia Goods form only a portion of a broader business.
Anxious mothers can order boys garments from G W Simmons Co at 32 44 North Street. The Rotunda showcases sizes from three to sixteen, including school suits, overcoats, drill jackets and caps. The shop emphasizes durable materials, good workmanship, and moderate prices, with samples and rules available by mail order.
Rome dispatches show three diplomatic despatches published by Novosti revealing negotiations for a naval alliance between Italy and England aimed at countering France. Premier Crispi urged Lord Salisbury to conclude a definite treaty, but Salisbury balked. An agreement remains only in the exchanged communications.
Summary notes from Journal de St. Petersbourg report that Emperor William plans a solemn reaffirmation of the triple alliance during visits to Vienna and Rome. Additional items reference Italy and England negotiating a maritime alliance against France, typhoid threat to Montreal, and Boston notices.
Rome announces that Emperor William will first meet ministers and state officials at the Quirinal then visit the Pope upon arrival in Rome. The Journal de St Petersbourg questions any Russia Bulgaria talks and says the purpose is to reaffirm the triple alliance and avoid new questions.
Dusty Oct 9. Mr T D Sullivan spoke at an Irish National League meeting accusing Balfour of indecently dancing on Mandeville's grave and slandering the Irish patriot. He urged farmers to keep ranks unbroken and despise the enemies. Mr Fitzgerald MP Longford said Balfour gloated over victims and released Dillon when pressured by the people.
Braun reports the Freisinnige Zeitung declares German dominion dream in East Africa over as 16,000 square miles prove elusive. The Borsen Zeitung blames English for Zanzibar troubles while Dr Peters meets Benningen to urge Reichstag action toward the East Africa Company. The media debate restoring prestige via energetic means and an ordered German training squadron heads to Zanzibar.
A dramatic one day collapse across U S wheat markets with Duluth Minneapolis and New York all posting declines of several cents from yesterday’s close The market opened with wide gaps and fluctuated before drifting to the day’s lows Then a partial rally followed but prices slid again as selling intensified Bulls kept some footing amid a general softening tone and heavy local selling in the Northwest with surplus wheat arriving in Minneapolis
About 500000 workers skipped rides during a strike by 1700 streetcar employees in Chicago. A riot at Garfield avenue and Orchard street saw police club scene, arrests on spiked rails, and chaotic car blockages. Superintendent Nagel drew a pistol but crowd subdued him. several arrests, including John Gleason, followed. No serious injuries reported.
Mme Jane Hading appears at Palmer's Theatre in New York with a brilliant reception rivaled only by Daly's opening. Her portrayal in Le Maitre de Forges impresses, though supporting cast is routine. Hading’s striking presence and refined finish draw admiration, as she and Coquelin prepare to perform I Aventidure. France’s most gifted actress, says G. E. Montgomery.
At the Academy of Music Chelsea a large Democratic rally opens with a torchlight procession and pyrotechnics. Captain J Henry Taylor presides as Russell speaks on taxation and tariff issues, arguing against high tariffs and for relief to working families, citing raw material costs and industry needs amid regional support.
Late ship news from Hautrax Nova Scotia reports the American seiner Mathew V. Murray from North Bay dismasted off Louisburg Saturday. It anchored near the harbor entrance, dragged ashore by the lighthouse, then broke up the following day in a gale. The vessel was four years old and owned by its master. New York steamship clearances listed numerous vessels bound for European and domestic ports, including Espanol Antwerp, Glaucus Livery, Monmouth, and several others, with arrivals like Brooklyn City and Glen Faeries noted.
New York on October 9 reports 96,047 registrations on the first day, compared with 74,778 in 1884, 46,177 in 1885, 60,751 in 1886, and 61,662 in 1887. Brooklyn shows 64,507 names on day two, two-day total 118,238 versus 98,042 in 1884.
The Corn Millers Association in Leeds advanced flour prices by 1s 6d per 15 stone, marking an eight shilling sixpence rise in eight weeks, citing poorer English wheat quality and higher American values. The Times libel case against Henry Campbell, MP, continues. Also reported: Osprey captures three dhows off Mocha with slaves. four slaves killed. slavers surrender.
Worcester Oct 9 J J Hi Walker in Manchaug Sutton town spoke about his past vote for Cleveland four years earlier. He cited other Republicans Beard and Tanke who backed Greeley, along with Governor Long and Lodge who supported Tilden. He admitted mistakes and said he was mad at himself while the meeting showed strong anti Walker sentiment.
New York voters hear the Hewitt slate affirmation as Michael C. Murphy is named sheriff James Daly for county clerk Adolph L Sanger for president of the board of aldermen and alderman candidates Bernard J Doures Colonel James J Mooney and August Freich for coroners in the county democracy slate.
On October 9 the Hon. A G Thurman argued for the United States before the U S Supreme Court in United States vs American Bell Telephone Company. He contended the government may seek to cancel Bell patents without a specific statute, while Bell’s side argued this power rests with private infringement actions. Argument continued with Justice Matthews absent due to illness.
Montreal October 9 Sprcrat. William Cole an upholsterer and furniture dealer has left for Brooklyn New York without notifying creditors. He left his shop in charge of a female clerk with orders to pay herself and remit the surplus. Creditors objected and have closed the shop. Liabilities run to several thousand dollars amid many rumors surrounding the disappearance.
Weather reports from Boston and surrounding towns describe light snow flurries and local accumulations as a cold front hits New England. Vessels in Montreal ports face delays while states like Vermont and New Hampshire report ongoing snow and frigid conditions.
Fire at Woodrough and Clemson saw factory in Montvale caused about 1500 dollars in insured damage. In New York a livery stable burned, two newsboys killed, twenty seven horses lost, owner D. D. Withers faced about 40000 dollars in losses. Somerset Woollen Mill at East Madison destroyed, losses about 50000 dollars with 19000 dollars insured. Schumann packing house in stock yards district burned, loss around 125000 dollars. Barn of Frank Alter West Bridgewater destroyed, insured for 2000 dollars, loss about 1200. Kerosene wagon fire on Bancock street Dorchester caused ten dollars damage. Henry Dinsmore pork store damage 810. Minor fire at 215 Commercial street stored by Lewis Wharf Corp, damage 10, alarm Box 16.
A readable ad fragment notes Newmarkets offering clothing at ten dollars, inviting DAN to visit Mansu & Co.'s department. The brief item highlights a discount event and a single shopper action.
New York Oct 9 Speaker Carlisle says the Senate tariff bill would likely reduce government revenues by higher taxes on the people. He calls it a new policy that could embed trusts and combinations, raises duties, and shifts ad valorem to specific rates, hiding increases from plain view and urges expert review before the election.
The first through train from Boston to New Brunswick was delayed by washouts from heavy rains. Transfer at Weisford occurred. expected to resume normal service tomorrow. Reports say four Nashwaak River bridges were swept away along with mullion logs.
A flood of vessel arrivals is reported with ships from Liverpool to Boston and New York. Vessels include Gleneagles from China and Japan, Westerpiind from Antwerp, Norman, Miranda from Saint John, and several others from Bristol, Glasgow, Baltimore, Havre, Glasgow, and Liverpool.
Webster October 9 rumors say Alice Hoyly who gave key evidence to the grand jury against McQuaid and Cowie for Lilla Hoyle's murder last summer now admits her story was untrue and will not testify at their upcoming trial. Reports also suggest another major government witness may refuse to testify.
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