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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1890

Page

8

Massachusetts Tariff Debate Highlights Wool Industry Struggles

In Clinton Massachusetts speakers William J. Russell and John W. Corcoran rail at Republicans over tariff policy, decryting a protective wool and carpet tax that burdens Clinton's mills. They argue free wool would boost production, defend mass industries, and recount mill closures and layoffs under McKinley era duties while urging a shift to cheaper raw materials.

Clinton Specran William J. Russell John W. Corcoran Mr. Russell Vir. Corcoran Russel Republican Party State House Commonwealth Massachusetts Aleady Bigelow Carpet Company Russell Moor Dawes Calumet & Hecla Pittsburg Lancaster Mills Clinton Wire Cloth Company Democratic Party Lawrence Lowell Charles Sumner Henry Wilson France Germany Italy United States East Missouri River Téss Bradstreet Bay State Kniting Pittsfield Sterling Woollen Mass Belvedere Woollen Mills Livingstone Falkner Company Plunkett§ Woollen Company Hindsdale Palmer Carpet Company Palmer Shepherds of Ohio William Whitman Wool Manufacturers’ Association Tuiseh Manning Great Britain Belgium Netherlands Boston Congress Minstevens of North Andover Arthur ST. Lyman Jesse Metcalf Rhode Island Middlesex Woollen Company Whitman Ways and Means Committee Evening Record Breckinridge Beach Hartford Conn Blaikie New England William Ayres & Sons Philadelphia Houston Sartford Carpet Company S. S. Terry England Sanford Rogers, Peet & Co New York London Allison Senate Congressional Record Stauch Republican Commercial Bulletin of

Tariff impact on woollen goods sparks protest and debate

The essay argues that higher duties on raw wool raise product prices, hurt mills, and reduce employment. Citing McKinley bill effects on carpet, wool, and textile sectors, it criticizes Hartster and Dulano, warns of industry decline, and questions free raw materials versus protectionist policy. It laments Republican support for tax burdens on labor.

Hartster Dulano Congress Stamford Carpet Company Boston Post Bigelow Carpet Company Senator Hoar American Carpet Manufacturers’ Association Brussels Boston Globe New York Nation Philadelphia Boston Lancaster Fall River Lancaster Mills Iron and Steel Carnegie Alger Calumet & Hecla Trust Massachusetts Republican Party Sumner Wilson Henry Wilson

Corcoran Defends Tariff Reform Amid McKinley Bill Attacks

Mr Corcoran the lieutenant governor candidate followed Mr Russell arguing the McKinley bill benefits special interests and burdens everyday life. He urged tariff reform to relieve plain people and promote equal law and broader share of government blessings, with strong applause.

Corcoran Russell Meliiley Villas

Lawrence Captured in Lawrence Regimental Demonstration

The Ninth Infantry, M. V. M., under Col William M. Strachan, arrived from Boston and attacked Lawrence from Frye Village. Defenders under Lt Col Lawrence J. Logan were overpowered near the Merrimac River and the city was entered amid street firing and a dress parade. Boston officers observed the muster and salutes at City Hall.

White Pup’s Apoint Tower Bridge Merrimac Essex Street Battery Crawford City Hall Boston Dalton Merrill

Dr Gregg Invited to Brooklyn Church Position

The Lafayette Avenue Congregational Church in Brooklyn has called Rev. Dr. David Gregg of Park Street Church Boston to serve as pastor at a salary of 10000 dollars. The appointment was announced on October 15.

Gregg Brooklyn Brooxlyn N. Y Lafayette Avenue

Notable wedding at Harvard Unitarian Church Charlestown

Mr George Napier Towle son of Dr J Towle and Miss Evelyn Sedley Wyman daughter of Abraham G Wyman of Charlestown were married last evening at the Harvard Unitarian Church Charlestown. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music and a large ushering party with Rev Pitt Dillmehaim officiating. After the service the couple visited the bride’s home on Eden street and will reside on Elm street Brookline with formal "at home" dates listed Nov 19 and 20.

George Napier Towle J. Towle Evelyn Sedley Wyman Abraham G. Wyman Charlestown Harvard Unitarian Church E. M. Twombley A. S&s Knight George Pitt Dillmehaim Eden Street Elm Street Broookline

Wood Dunlop wedding in Cambridge draws six hundred guests

A large ceremony at Shepard Memorial Church Old Cambridge united Miss Helen Dunlop and Arthur G Wood before about six hundred attendees. Rev Alexander Menenzie officiated with Fred Rogers as best man and Jennie Campbell maid of honor. The couple will tour New York then reside at 9 Rutland Square Boston.

Fred Rogers Jennie Campbell David Dunlop Brazile Hall Howard Whittomb Harry W. Perry Henry Marsh Walter Nash Robert C. Baldwin Charles Wilson Boston

Downes Winkler Wedding at St John’s Jamaica Plain

Philip Hoffman Downes and Harne E daughter of Dr Joseph A Winkler of Jamaica Plain were married yesterday afternoon at St John’s Episcopal Church Jamaica Plain The Rev Sherman officiated The chancel featured ferns and autumn leaves The bride was escorted by her father with Miss Nellie Winkler as maid of honor A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Harris avenue

Harris Avenue

O Connor Hanley Wedding in Providence Church

Timothy L O Connor son of a leading Rhode Island florist wed Mary S Hanley eldest daughter of James Hanley a wealthy brewer. The ceremony at Holy Name Church featured a low nuptial mass by Fathers Walsh and Hardin. Bridesmaids included Mattie J and Abbie L Hanley. A reception followed at Prospect Street and the couple planned a New York Albany trip en route to their Barnes Street home.

O O’conner—Hanley Providence R. I Timothy L. O'Conner Mary S. Hanley James Hanley Church of the Holy Name J.C. Walsh John Hardin Mattie J Abbie L. Hanley Prospect Street Philip A. Shea Boston Will H. O'Conner Charles J. Hoey Herbert A. McLaughlin Thomas F. Carroll Newton John W. McAuliff New York George Dempsey Lowell Reeves Albany Barnes Street

Lewando Varnum Wedding Brilliance Draws Portland Society

Vivia Varnum daughter of John A. M. Varnum married Charles Leopold Lewando of Boston at First Parish Unitarian Church on Congress street. Rev. Thomas Hill officiated in robes with a floral altar. John A. M. Varnum attended, and a reception followed at George A. Thomas’s residence before the couple departed to Boston.

Lewando—Varnum Portnannpd Vivia Varnum John A. M. Varnum First Parish Unitarian Congress Street Charles Leopold Lewando Boston Portland Thomas Hill D.D First Church Harvard College Koischimar Elida Barnes Porthand Harry Barber Francis Howard George Barnes Frank D. True George 3. Peasy Chicago George A. Thomas Mrs. Lowando

Greaves Brush wedding in Auburndale Church of the Messiah

Miss Emma Maude Brush daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Brush Auburndale and Mr M Corbin Greaves of Boston wed in Church of the Messiah Auburndale. Attendants ushers bridesmaids maid of honor and best man named. Ceremony by Rev H A Metcalf. Reception at bridal home. Couple to honeymoon in New York and Washington then reside at 13 Durham Street Boston.

F. P. T. Logan J. L. Crosby Boston C. B. Asnenden Auburedale Fannie Krush Emmie McKay Roxbury de Forrester St. John N. B George Adams H. A. Metcalf Greaves New York Washington Durham Street

Ingalls Merritt Wedding at 871 Western Avenue

Lynn October 15 special report there was a brilliant home wedding at the residence of Mr and Mrs George G Merritt 871 Western Avenue this evening at 6 oclock when their daughter Miss Lizzie Justine Merritt wed William Rogers Ingalls of the firm Ingalls Williams grocers Rev Charles Young Everett officiated the ceremony the bride wore a fairy francaise dress Trimmed with duchesse lace and orange blossoms in her hair a large gathering of relatives and friends attended the ceremony

Ingalls—Merritt Lynn George G. Meritt Western Avenue Lizzie Justine Merritt William Rogers Ingalls Ingalls & Williams, Grocers Charles Young Everett South Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Unclear Names Attend Wedding Reception

The wedding party included Frank Marston, George E. Babb, William H. Merritt and J. Cinton Bessons. A reception followed. Mr. and Mrs. Invalis plan an absence on a bridal tour for two weeks and will reside in Lynn upon their return.

Frank Marston George E. Babb William H. Merritt J. Cinton Bessons Mir Mrs. Invalis Lynn

Lowell Hunt wedding in Universalist Church Salem

The marriage of Charles Wheeler Lowell of Boston and Elizabeth Hunt of Salem was held at 5 pm in the Universalist Church. The bride wore pearl colored silk with white veil and a diamond pin, attended by her sister Grace Austin Tuttie as maid of honor. Ushers included H Austin Tuttie Samuel D. Pedar Walter F. Murray and George H. Simonds. The couple will reside in Newtonville.

Salem Charles Wheeler Lowell Boston Elizabeth Hunt H. A. ‘Tuttle Universalist Church A. G. Rogers Grace Austin Tuttie H. Austin Luttie Samuel D. Peudar Walter F. Murray Cambridge George H. Simonds Lowell Newtonville

Holder-Morrison nuptials at Pine Hill in October ceremony

Lynn Oct 15 The residence of Rep and Mrs Langdon Holder 54 Ontario St Pine Hill hosted the wedding of their daughter Annie Leland Holder to Willard Nathaniel Morrison of Conway NH The Rev George B Hatch officiated at 3 30 pm witnessed by about one hundred relatives and friends After a Portland honeymoon the couple will reside in Conway NH

Henry Allen Holder Jammes Maxwell Mrs. Morrison Portland Conway

Richardson Mowpfr Wedding at Mrs Mower Home

A quiet home wedding took place at No 5 Smith Street Richardson daughter Jessie married Harry L Richardson. Rev H L Brickett officiated before a small gathering. After a wedding supper the couple left for Boston and will reside in Wakefield after a two week tour.

Richardson Boston Wakefield

Tariff Rise Hits Consumers Through Jobber Price Increases

Boston importers describe retail price hikes after the McKinley tariff. Boots Handkerchiefs rise from 218 to 264 landed. Hosiery costs jump 6 to 10 percent domestically and 25 cents to 12 a dozen for foreign lines. Retailers align prices with these increases, with 50 to 75 cent ranges cited for common cotton hosiery.

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Notes From City Society Events and Meetings

A roundup of local club activities and meetings includes the South Middlesex Unitarian Club dinner at the United States hotel with Rev. Edward A. Horton and Rev. James DeNormandie among guests, plus the Retail Grocers Association dinner at Faneuil Hall. The Rock Island route excursion carried six Pullman loads of investors and excursionists to the West, with a car for Sioux Falls. The Appalachian Mountain Club concluded its season with twenty new members. Mr. Abbott Lawrence spoke on Monte Rosa. The Verestchagin Russian art exhibition opens today at the Arena building, Tremont street. The First Nationalist Club of Boston resumes public meetings at Union Hall, Boylston street, featuring John Foster Biscoe on Our Economic Future. The Industrial Aid Society held its annual meeting at Chardon street. over one hundred names were added to the subscribers list. O'Reilly memorial fundraising totals reach 5 94725, with 2083 125 in new contributions. Henry H. Faxon of Quincy sent a 500 check to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at its Worcester convention for times of emergency.

South Middlesex Sioux Falls S. D Appalachian Mountain Club Abbott Lawrence Monte Rosa Arena Building Tremont Street Boston Union Hall Boylston Street John Foster Biscoe Industrial Aid Society Chardon Street Worcester

Tuapere Baking Powder Promoted as Pure and Efficient

The Pure Baking Powder makers claim public fatigue with statistics and analyses and urge buyers to judge by results. They advertise Tuapere Baking Powder as pure wholesome and efficient, insisting a diagram cannot bake bread or cake. Ask your grocer for it.

Clemenceau Case Draws Park Theatre License Revocation

A special City Hall meeting of the Albany Board of Aldermen, called by Aldermen Cushing Reed and Carruth, voted unanimously to revoke the Park Theatre license for immorality in The Clemenceau Case. Management defended the production, noting prior runs in Paris Rome and New York and claiming the play’s moral lessons, while press and public reaction varied.

Cushing Reed Carruth Board of Aldermen City Hall Park Theatre Clemenceau McLaughlin Messrs Folsom Woolley Smith Gove Alderman Wilson Goyé Fieron Fleron William Fleron Clemenceau Case” Company Vaudeville Theatre Paris Marseilles Berlin Vienna Munich Holland Rome New York City Myers Flevon Society For the Suppression of Vice Brooklyn New Haven Bridgeport Hartford C. A. Metcail Crabtree New York Stitson Globe Theatre Boston Mr. Stetson Nat Childs Tremont Vies M’glenen Boston Theatre Eugene Jompkinus

Social Law Library annual meeting highlights

President William G. Russell presided in the Supreme Court equity room. Treas urer’s report shows expenditures 7478 and receipts 8470. Investments exceed 28 226 and year’s property added about 1000. 796 volumes were added, totaling about 24 000 books. Old board of officers reelected: President Russell. trustees Welch, Shattuck, Olney, Hutchins, Gray, Kuss, Lincoln. clerk and treasurer Lowell.

William G. Russell Social Law Library Equity Supreme Court Charles A. Welch George O. Shattuck Richard Olney Henry Hutchins John C. Gray Autasius Kuss Arthur Lincoln A. Lawrence Lowell

Voter moves residence disrupts eligibility in Malden

A Democratic voter from Lexington writes to the Post that moving to Malden on September 1 caused loss of Lexington residence and disqualification in Malden. He cannot vote for Sherman Hoar, Dr. William Everett, or other candidates, though he pays taxes in Lexington.

Sir—L Lexington Mass Malden Sherman Hoar William Everett

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