Maynard's Jewelry Store Robbed on Brattle Street
The Brattle street jewelry shop of Maynard’s was robbed of jewelry valued at 1200 dollars. Police investigators secured the scene and searched for clues as the case drew local attention.
18 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
1
The Brattle street jewelry shop of Maynard’s was robbed of jewelry valued at 1200 dollars. Police investigators secured the scene and searched for clues as the case drew local attention.
In New York the Reform Club at Cooper Union hosted a tariff reform discussion featuring Anson Phelps Stokes and Seth Low. Low argued for tempered protection, warning against rigid party lines and urging gradual tariff reform to strengthen American industries while avoiding inflationary costs and trusts.
Fort Wayne crowds greet Judge Thurman as about 30 000 visitors pack the city. A torchlit procession, Frances Cleveland clubs, and a rally at the Princess Rink highlight the day. Thurman defends Cleveland, argues against surplus cash burial, and calls for tax relief on essentials while criticizing Republican bond policy and tariffs.
In New Jersey, October 17, reports from both parties indicate Cleveland may win the state by a large margin, with Democrats optimistic and Republicans cautious. Hobart declines firm figures, while McPherson and others predict a Cleveland majority. tariffs and local liquor policy draw limited shifts.
A morning illustration depicts a low wall and a graceful rider with an intelligent horse. The notice promotes a wide range of horse stocks including blankets, wraps, sweat cloths, and square blankets at 90 cents to $1.25, plus street robes and full equestrian outfits for ladies and gentlemen. It highlights gear for riders and drivers and calls attention to horse clothing in a dedicated department.
New York officials, led by Assistant District Attorney James Fitzgerald, say the district attorney’s office holds knowledge of specific attempts to colonize voters for the upcoming election. He promises prosecutions for detected offenses and stresses focus on false registration and returns over colonization. He notes no large influx of voters from distant states is likely undetected.
Wasixcron forecast for 24 hours ending Oct 17 8 p m calls for fair cooler conditions with westerly winds and frosts expected Thursday and Friday mornings across New England and eastern New York.
Washington October 17 The President returned thirteen private pension bills to Congress without approval. Vetoes cited include John Robeson for disability at enlistment Mary Woodward due to a deserter husband William S Latham pending at the pension bureau Sophia Vogelsanger for death by sunstroke not war wounds Peter Liner for accident while hunting John Dauper Eljen Kelly Mary A are Eliza C Glass Elizabeth Heckler Mary Hooper Lydia A Eaton Ester Gaven and others whose claims were not shown to arise from war service Descriptions note cases pending or disputed at the pension bureau.
Dr Neal Mitchell reports thirty six new yellow fever cases for the 24 hours to 6 pm with three deaths. Six new cases are white and thirty are colored, bringing total to 38663 cases and 321 deaths as warm weather fuels spread. South Jacksonville reports many new cases in a sad plight. In Sheffield Alabama a Decatur dispatch notes no deaths and three new cases. Two cases considered serious.
City Treasurer Turner reports contributions totaling 15117 37 to the relief fund for Florida yellow fever sufferers, indicating broad public support and ongoing fundraising efforts for outbreak aid.
The Fairfield residence of F. Smith was destroyed by fire this morning, killing two children aged 3 and 18 months who were alone in the home. Separate notes report Henry W. Simond’s Guilford house fire with $5000 loss and Islington Street fire damage in Portsmouth totaling up to $8000, insured.
Montreal detectives declare Edward Q OConnor alias Seymour the expert thief behind the Quebec Bank robbery. He previously looted the Fifth National Bank of $2000 and later the Commercial National Bank, prompting investigators to suspend station surveillance as they close in on the fugitive.
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