19 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1888
Page
1
Indications from Washington show fair weather for New England for twenty four hours followed by rain or snow Friday night. Temperature remains stationary with northerly winds that become variable.
Record of multiple vessels with origins and destinations on October dates across Boston Baltimore Amsterdam Shanghai Hong Kong Malta Queenstown St Croix Southampton New York Liverpool Bremen Dublin and other ports. Names include Ocean Prince Off Gibraltar Vedra Baldemero Yglesias Connie Conan Wandle Gallia Mexico Gluckauf Maharajah Teniers Propitious Maritana Prussian Bellmore and others with routes from New York, Havana, Jamaica, Rio Janeiro, Hamburg, and more.
The Berlin municipal authorities presented an address to Empress Frederick while officials in Boston discuss civic matters. A variety of city notes appear, including political endorsements, races at Mystic Park, and a Grand Army meeting aiding disabled veterans in Austin.
Two youths named William White and John F E Noyes rented a room at 35 Lynde street and rifled trunks in lodgers rooms. Officers spotted two well dressed men with a striped collar matching a description and arrested them on North street with stolen jewelry and gear. White had previously rented a room at 9 Temple street and admitted thefts including a revolver and jewelry. a Boston to Woburn ticket was found on him.
A meeting at John A Andrew Post No 15 hall in Austin aimed to raise funds and materials for a disabled Confederate veterans home. Commander George K White presided with Major Stewart and ex Confederates Guilford Maxwell Breton among attendees. A circular soliciting gifts and urging posts statewide was approved and referred to a committee.
The wife of George W. Wilson of the Boston Museum has died at 74. An actress not well known locally, she appeared once for her husband's benefit in Bleak House as Poor Mrs. Cyrus W. Chapman. Chapman, postmaster of New Bedford 1861 to 1870, served a year in the State Legislature and was an aide on Governor Boutwell's staff. He was a native of Windsor, Massachusetts.
Springfield Oct 18. Early financial statements for Atlantic Cigar Co Westfield show liabilities not over 60000 and assets at least 30000. Bank claims 40000 interest with much secured. President Abbott fled with under 2500. his 20 year old daughter accompanied him to prevent self harm. creditors say no crash was necessary and hope for a compromise to resume business.
The American Gas Light Association elected its fellows officers at yesterday's Toronto meeting. President is A. B. Slater of Providence Rhode Island. Vice presidents are E. McMillan of Ohio and J. P. Harrison of Connecticut. Secretary and treasurer is C. J. Humphreys of Massachusetts.
In Peru Indiana on October 18 a Democratic demonstration drew about 40 000 as Judge Thurman spoke in the Opera House before 1500 inside and many more outside. He attacked protective tariffs as heavy taxation harming labor and argued Democratic principles defend laborers and equal rights stalwartly. He concluded and, after thirty five minutes, left by train to Indianapolis.
On October lead futures in New York show sharp declines after big buyers withdraw. price falls from 465 to 425 per hundred pounds as daily volume reaches 825,000 pounds. In Chicago, Nathan Corwith & Co collapses after Union National Bank refuses more overdraft funding of 89,000, ending a long run of margin calls for the pig lead trust.
Sir John Macdonald declared Canada will avoid war and pursue a fishery treaty with the United States, aiming to negotiate along lines of a recently rejected congressional proposal. If no deal is reached, Ottawa will revert to the 1818 treaty and seek an international tribunal to interpret its provisions. He ridiculed war as an option.
In London the Manchester Reform Club hosted a luncheon for Mr. Balfour chief secretary for Ireland. He then received a Unionist address in Memorial Hall praising his calm stance toward the Parnellites. He charged Gladstone's English followers with complicity in crime through supporting Parnellite politics.
A collision between trains No. 14 and No. 9 on the Cumberland Valley railroad near Shippensburg Pennsylvania left baggage master Charles Bitner dead and conductors Linn and Bowman seriously injured. Both engines were demolished and the mail cars burned after the crash on a sharp curve as orders and timing misaligned at Newville and Shippensburg.
Washington Oct 18 William Dickson a Democratic national committee member reports New York State outlook favorable to Cleveland in a growing party strength while noting Western New York disaffection rumors are exaggerated He cites Senator George Raines Rochester and Governor Bill to support gains The Sioux tribe has not agreed to Secretary Vilas proposal with several chiefs seeking thorough discussion before final answer expected tomorrow
Reported over the past two days that the President planned to veto the general deficiency appropriation bill. Semi-official information tonight suggests the President has decided to sign it and will do so tomorrow.
Salem reports a second story blaze at Bowditch school discovered at 10 15 and quickly controlled by teachers and larger students using water and hand grenades. 550 pupils were dismissed safely. estimated damage about 50 dollars.
A series of fires in Charlestown caused property damage. At 14 Dunstable Street J M Lor & Co suffered minor damage from a late evening blaze. A wooden house at 604 Medford Street owned by Bridget Feeley was damaged 400 by fire caused by a kerosene lamp. A vacant house at No 8 Elder Place owned by Patrick Shea sustained 1500 in damage after an alarm from Box 453.
Stockholders of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad voted to issue 6 million dollars in bonds to form the East Tennessee and Virginia railway improvement and equipment bonds. Funds will buy rolling stock feeders and extend lines. The Columbus Springfield and Cincinnati Railroad elected directors: Farlow Fenno Pierce Jeffrey Bushnell Thomas Moore. the board organized with Farlow president Fenno vice president and Moore secretary treasurer.
On October 18, New York reports arrivals of steamers and ships including Panama, Fiavana, Wandle, Santos, Hugo, Amsterdam, and others with brig Blanche Curry and schooners Hastings and Gurney among listed arrivals. Cleared vessels include Callao Scholz Progreso Glaucus Coleman and more for Glasgow Antwerp Montevideo Dunedin and Liverpool, marking a busy port day with many departures.
In Pittsfield an open air audience heard William E. Russell John W. Corcoran and Harvey N Collison urge cheaper living via free raw materials and tariff reform. They argued cotton wool and leather industries benefit when raw materials are untaxed and attacked Republican rivals for hypocrisy on tariff policy.
Local authorities presented Empress Frederick with an address proposing a memorial institute to honor Emperor Frederick. A £25,000 grant was pledged to support its aims, left to her discretion. The mausoleum foundation stone at Potsdam was laid with Empress, dowager Empress Victoria, and others present. Prince Frederick Leopold delivered a memorial address.
London reports Dr. Mackenzie refutes Virchow and Waldeyer claiming the abscess was diffuse and pus ceased in dying patients. Howell supports the abscess, notes limited examination. Berlin papers say Bergmann and Gerhardt decline to press libel charges, while police seize English copies of Mackenzie's book.
William Connell of Scranton appointed by Lehigh Valley Railroad to settle claims for relatives and friends of Mud Run disaster victims. He will hear each claimant separately and adjust all grievances and claims. The appointment aims to secure amicable settlements for killed and injured passengers.
William J. Gillick, 20, of Hoosac Tunnel Massachusetts, was found dead on a highway near West Alton October 17. A physician said he fell from his wagon and was run over but rumors of foul play arose due to the presence of hundreds of Italian workers on the Lake Shore railroad project.
Children sizes offered at Marsh and Company's Misses Clothing department include flannel suits priced at 150 dollars. The listing highlights the Jor Dan line and U.S. department store assortments for young shoppers.
The Hon. Robert M. Morse Jr announces he will vote for Cleveland and the Democratic ticket, after a long career in the Massachusetts Legislature and Republican ranks. He cites Cleveland as honest and steadfast, criticizes Blaine and Chicago tariff policy, and says he may choose future votes but will back Andrew for Congress this year.
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