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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1888

Page

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Irish Americans Returning to Cleveland Trenton Analysis

In Trenton New Jersey Irish American voters are observed as Democrats, with Republicans canvassing hard on tariff issues and wage fears in pottery. The article notes factory bosses and key potters aligning or wavering, mentions ex-Congressman Brewer and local figures, describes parades and financial mobilization, and predicts mixed outcomes as campaign rhetoric clashes with workers’ realities.

N. J Trenton New Jersey Cleveland M. Alpaugh Joseph Myer Cial Mr. Alpaugh Alpaugh Potters Democratic League Harrison Blaine Englan England

Enthusiastic Hoosiers greet Thurman party across Indiana

Judge Thurman and Governor Gray toured Indiana by train with loud welcomes from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne. Crowds cheered at Arcadia Kokomo Peru Wabash Huntington and Fort Wayne as the party spoke briefly and thanked supporters. The group traveled amid rain and steady crowds and planned a large event the next day.

Fort Warne Ind Judge Thurman Indianapolis Arcadia Udge Thurman Gray Atlanta Thurman Tipton Fort Wayne Governor Gray Peru Andrews Huntington Fort Wayne Depot Hendrcks Club Wayne Hotel Allison Congress Hewitt Citizens’ Committee

Westfield Rally Critics Tariff Policy For Cleveland Campaign

At Westfield on Oct 16 the Cleveland and Thurman Club hosted a rally praising Cleveland and attacking the Republican tariff plan. Speakers William E. Russell John W. Corcoran and Harvey N. Collison led a wide audience with local politicians, debating tariff duties, surplus spending and the Mills bill.

WestField Srzoray Cleveland and Thurman Club Messrs William E. Russell John W. Corcoran Harvey N. Collison Cleveland and Thurman Zouaves Westfield Band Reuben Noble Henry W. Ely Congress Co. M. Whipple James Noble, Jr J. H. Bryan M. M. Pease Sidney Harrocks George E. Whipple John ©. Robinson Roland Parks J. M. Gibbons Noble Cleveland Russell Corcoran Mr. Ely Ely Democratic Party Smith & Co Lee Party Republican Party Chicago Tariff Commission Long Lodge Mr. Long Old Lodge Boston, Advertiser New England Washington Kansas

Blaine on the Wing Short Addresses to Curious Hoosiers

Mr Blaine and party traveled from New Albany to Lafayette with stops at Providence Salem Bedford Stinesville Greencastle Gosport and Cloverdale. About 30 000 people met the train crowds cheered Blaine and he urged Indiana to back Harrison and oppose Cleveland. The organized rally closes the Indiana canvass with speakers including Alger Thompson and Hovey at Tippecanoe.

New Albany Ind Blaine Louisville Chicago Lafayette Providence Harrison Salem Washington County Biproro Indiana Bedford Lawrence Union United States Canada Dominion St. Lawrence Great Lakes Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Buffalo Great Northwestern States Dominion of Canada Sueyort Tom Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland Greencastle Bloomington State University Maine Statesman Stinesville Gosport Cloverdale Lara Aurerre Mr. Blaine Bowen Brown Brockenbough Tippecanoe Alger Navy R. W. Thompson Hovey Gibson Tanner

Incendiary arrest and local society notes in Boston area

In City weather shows rain then fair and warmer. Mrs Arsella Johnson of West Somerville arrested on incendiarism charge. Universalist Social Union met at Thorndike with remarks by President Strauss Rev Dusseault Rexford Miner. Harvard tennis tournament began. Mystic circuit races opened with Arthur Wilkes winning 2 40 class. 2 28 class unfinished. New England Cremation Society described as dead. New England Meteorological Society held fourth annual meeting. Bridal wedding at St Paul Episcopal Brookline. Merchants Week semi annual plan by Boston wholesale merchants. Rev James H Ross installed as pastor East Somerville. Frances Raymond arrested for $3000 diamond theft in New York. City Treasurer Turner appeals for Florida yellow fever relief. Barnum of Democratic national committee in town. Lodge renominated. Higginson dined with fifth district committee. Cambridge aldermen to visit Washington to inspect overhead electric streetcar system.

Arsella Johnson West Somerville Universalist Social Union Thorndike Strauss W. F. Dusseault Malden New England Meteorological Society St. Paul Episcopal Church Brookline Mystic Arthur Wilkes Boston James H. Ross First Congregational Church East Somerville Frances Raymond New York Turner Florida Barnum Democratic National Committee Lodge Higginson Fifth District Democratic Committee Cambridge Washington Page

Congress Debates Adjournment and Tariff Timing

Washington reports show Democrats favor delaying adjournment with Republican planning a recess start date. Senate consider a recess from Thursday to November 19 as revenue and tariff measures loom. Also, comptroller approves reserve agencies for several New England banks including Boston and New York institutions.

Washington Spectran House Oates Senate Allison

Denham Boot and Shoe Firm Faces 7000 Deficit

George A. Denham a boot and shoe jobber at 125 Federal street vanished last Thursday after an expert found about 7000 missing from the books. Denham had attempted to run the business with George H. Burt, who contributed 10000 in cash, later additional funds were provided. A creditors’ attachment followed Denham’s failure to meet obligations, and a meeting of creditors is planned for next Thursday or Friday.

George A. Denham Federal Street Denham George H. Burt Burt Grothusen

Disturbance Leaders Shot by Patrolman in South Boston

Around 11 pm Dennis Callaghan J Patrick Murphy James Brady Michael Keenan and others raised a ruckus between First and Second streets South Boston. Patrolman Brace ordered a stop. they assaulted him and a rock was raised. The officer drew and shot Murphy in the calf. Keenan and Murphy were arrested.

Dennis Callahan J. Patrick Murphy James Brady Michael Keenan First Second Streets Boston Brace Murphy Keenan

East Boston Roof Fall Claims Life of Man

Robert Cawthorne fell twenty feet from a Havre street house roof in East Boston yesterday fracturing his skull. He died at City Hospital last night.

Patal East Boston Robert Cawthorne Havre Street Boston City Hospital

Late ship news reported arrival of Alexander Yeata

News desk records that the ship Alexander Yeata arrived, with the update originating from New York on October 16 while port reports also mention Shanghai.

New York Alexander Yeata Shanghai

Cable Car Men Face Discontent After Rerouted Grip Crew

In Cxuicaco on Oct 16 the north division grip cars were reassigned to new workers from Kansas City, displacing about 100 old employees. Police guarded the new gripmen, but cables broke in several spots and a riot arose at North avenue and Halstead street as rocks rained on two new horse cars. Passengers suffered injuries amid the chaos.

Cxuicaco North Division Kansas City LaSalle Street North Avenue Halstead Street

Democratic rally draws attendees in Newton Upper Falls

In heavy rain, a Newton Democratic rally at Prospect school drew a large crowd. James Aylward of Cambridge spoke on the Mills bill and refuted claims of free trade, followed by E J Slattery of South Framingham who discussed public trusts and shared Canadian lumber region wages data.

Newton Speday Newton Upper Falls Prospect School James Aylward Cambridge E. J. Slattery South Ramingham

Steamer Thorn Holm Released After Security Deposit

The steamer Thorn Holm seized by McArthur Bros. for 13000 dollars with Captain Bain of Quebec providing security has been released and is now loading for Glasgow.

QueBec Thorn Holm McArthur Bros Bain Glasgow

Striped Jackets for Sale at JoorpA Marsh & Co.

Striped jackets priced at $2.50 each are featured in JoorpA Marsh & Co.'s Misses' Clothing department. The sale highlights affordable attire for women, with emphasis on style and value for shoppers.

Joor- Pa Marsh & Co

Hewitt Accepts Renomination and Talks Union Candidate

New York Mayor Hewitt writes that he accepts renomination ratified by the County Democracy and offers to withdraw in favor of a union candidate named by citizens and endorsed by both Democratic organizations. He labels Tammany as an irresponsible secret society. Erhardt, Republican mayoral candidate, claims Democratic backing could push Harrison votes to defeat Hewitt. Tammany rejects union on local nominations.

Senate Republican Party New York Tribune Democratic Party Collison Europe Colison Home Market Club Ecards Cleveland Thurman Herbert Radclyffe Pat Collins M Prisident Cleveland New York Hewitt Citizens’ Committee Tammany Tilden Belmont Barlow Winthrop Chandler Joel B. Erhardt Harrison Union Tammany Hall

Balfour Opposes Closer Union with Unionists

London on October 16 Mr Balfour chief secretary for Ireland stated he did not share the view that a closer union with the Unionists was desirable. He said each man owed something to his party and that amalgamation might occur without erasing the historic identity, a change in name potentially reflecting the Irish controversy.

William Naples Mr. Balfour Alunda Newfoundland London Balfour Ireland Haddington Empire

Emperor William in Naples amid 500000 cheering crowds

Emperor William King Humbert and party arrived in Naples at 2 30 pm. The streets were jammed with about 500 000 people and workingmen and fishermen in costumes cheered from the Piazz a Plebiscito and along the royal procession. Crispi received onlookers with cordial acclamation.

Naples Emperor William Humbert Prince Henry Duke of Aosta Royal Palace William Crispi Processfol

Interrupted Bridal Tour Arrest in St Louis

George B. Hawkes of Gardner Massachusetts was arrested in St Louis after police linked him to selling fine gold watches at very low prices. He claimed he traveled from home to Boston last week, acquired watches from a jeweler his father dealt with, then ran into financial trouble with Annie Matthews, his fiancée, and sold jewelry to cover expenses.

St. Louis George B. Hawkes Gardner Mass Boston Annie Matthews

Denial of Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Rail Sale

Oct 16 Aupany New York report said the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company had acquired the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad, with alleged closing in the city. Horace G. Young, D H Canal general manager, denied the sale saying no negotiations or plans existed as far as he knew.

Chicago Rome New England Aupany N. Y Sredau Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad Horace G. Young

Cartwright speaks on federation and reciprocity policy

Sir Richard Cartwright addresses constituents in Ingersoll on October 16. He notes strains in Canada United States relations and argues for unrestricted reciprocity with the United States as the best path for Canada, while cautioning federation only if paired with lasting friendship with Britain. He predicts the Reform party and much of the Conservative party favor unrestricted reciprocity.

Incerson Richard Cartwright Canada United States New Zealand Australia Reform Party

CARELESS FLAGMEN. Eight Die In Rail Wrecks Across Two Lines

A Lehigh Valley gravel train wreck near Tamanend Pennsylvania kills six Hungarians and injures twenty six. The flagman failed to signal the fast freight, blame placed on him. Killed include William Goulden and George Petrey among others. A separate Fitchburg yard collision at Williamstown injures work crew. no scratches to most, but damages estimated at 5000 to 6000 dollars.

Macon Cuunk Penn Pottsville Lehigh Valley Railroad Tamanend Lehigh Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania William Goulden Nescopec George Petrey Rockport Joseph Hoskinisi Mike Catilski John Lowinski Edwig Pike John Levinkie Joseph Levenski North Apams New Williamstown Fitchburg Cheney

Farmers and Mechanics Bank Depositors Hope for Full Recovery

About 200 depositors of the defunct Farmers and Mechanics Bank met in Pirrspura Pennsylvania on October 16. A statement showed total assets of 224,020 dollars, with stockholders responsible for 130,000 dollars extra. Combined assets and obligations give hope depositors will recover every cent.

Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank Pirrspurag Penn

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