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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1886

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English East Clocks Finest Chime and Other Movements

English East clocks advertise finest chime and other movements set in elegant mahogany cases. The listing emphasizes high quality craftsmanship and stylish cases for collectors and interiors.

Friction of news items and notable events listed

Friday October 22 10 This morning's news notes Abram S Hewitt declines to engage in controversy with George. Death of John Keith and Thomas M. Carnegie. Pinkerton stockyard clash with several men shot. Naval officers bring dutiable goods to customs authorities. George M Bartholomew grand jury. Democrats campaign in New Hampshire. First Corps of Cadets drill and rifle practice. Pittsfield street railway stockholders seek treasurer books. Andrew Carnegie very ill. Apprentices from training ships reviewed by Admiral Luce. Trotting at Lawrence. Salem strikers fear renewed unrest. St Louis wins second game in world championship. Knights of Labor adjourn at Richmond. Blaine speeches in Pennsylvania. Senator Edmunds elected. Milling firm failure in the West. Lynn twenty four hour bicycle race. President Cleveland reportedly seeks renomination. Sunset Cox wants Congress. Liberia mission candidates. Sharpe etc bail. Congregational convention adopts resolutions. Barremoore Co assigns.

Abram Hewitt Mr. George John Keith Greenfield Thomas M. Carnegie Pittsburg Penn Pinkerton Stock Yard George M. Bartholomew Grand New Hampshire First Corps Pittsfield Street Railway Andrew Carnegie Admiral Luce Lawrence Salem St. Louis Knights of Labor Richmond Blaine Pennsylvania George F. Edmunds West Lynn Cleveland Sunset Cox Liberia Sharpe Barremoore & Co New York

Socialists Told Not to Parade After Lord Mayor Show

Report notes Socialists advised to avoid parade following the lord mayor's show as Bulgaria moves to secure a loan amid political tension. An American allegedly lent a large sum to Bulgaria while Russia faces cautions from powers over Prince Alexander’s return and elections remain unrecognized by Russia. France’s ministry faces imminent doom.

Bulgaria Russia Alexander

Annual meetings and political notes in Ames region scattering

Fair weather today and near end of registration with about 5000 names on the city list. Ex mayor Donovan and nominees Bushrod Morse and Edward Burnett named for Congress. Democratic party meetings and tariff reform talk noted alongside a quiet stock market with weak tone and lines in Atchison Atlantic and Mexican Centrals.

Universalist Medal Union Lew Wallace New England Meteorological Society Maayor Donovan Bushrod Morse Edward Burnett Congress Ames Thirty-eighth Regiment Perry Roxbury Burdett, Young & Ingalls Atchison, Atlantic & Pacific Chicago, Burlington & Northern

Weather Outlook for New England and Eastern New York

For twenty four hours commencing at 7 a m Wednesday October 20 fair weather southerly winds and slightly warmer conditions predicted for New England and eastern New York.

Washington New England New York

Blaine Tours Pennsylvania Urging Protection and Prosperity

Blaine and party arrive in Lewiston to a crowd of thousands and push a tariff and prohibition message. He praises Republican prosperity since 1860 and argues free trade harmed industry, urging support for Patton and defense of the protective system across stops in Tyrone, Altoona, Johnstown, and Greensboro with large civic gatherings and speeches by General Beaver and others.

Heathxncpon Penn Mr. Blaine Lewiston Court House Warwick Philadelphia Colonel Snowden Beaver Blaine Patton Congress Prohibition Party Maine Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln William Penn Huntingdon Mountain Town Fair Grounds Dr. Doane Charles Emory Smith General Beaver Republican Party Democratic Party Ifs America England London New York Tribune Lord Randolph Churchill Civil Service Commission Civil Service Reform Club Club Civil Service Tyrone City Altoona Baseball Grounds Great Britain United States Ireland Gro Britain Europe South Republic Johnstown Greensboro

Evading the Customs on Saratoga and Portsmouth Vessels

Newport reports customs officials placed Saratoga and Portsmouth under surveillance after discovering nearly 200 cases of wine and spirits aboard. Officers allegedly engaged in wholesale wine shipments and other dutiable goods while some items were not for personal use. The Navy Secretary is to be informed of irregularities as inspectors boarded ships from foreign ports.

Newport R. I United States Saratoga Portsmouth Custom House Navy Department Treasury Customs New York Secretary of the Navy Bartholdi Europe

George and Hewitt in Open Letter Duel for New York Mayor Race

New York specials report Henry George’s open letter provoking a swift reply from William R. Hewitt who calls George’s ideas vulnerable. Hewitt urges George to contest his Congress seat if elected mayor, while Irving Hall Democrats endorse George, boosting his mayoral bid and shifting votes toward Roosevelt.

New York Hewitt Henry George George United Democratic Congress Mr. George Irving Hall Union Democratic George . v Theone Aordore Roosevelt

Congressional Nominations in New York Shift Support

New York reports ongoing congressional nominations across districts with Tam many County Democrats and German Independents backing Cox in the seventh district, Spinola in the tenth, Lawson in the seventh Republican slate, Cochran in the twelfth, and Viele in the fifteenth United Democracy. Dr. D J Quirk of the Tammany committee supports Henry George for mayor as he speaks at four mass meetings of workingmen to a warm reception.

New York Tammany Cox Francis B. Spinola John D. Lawson United Democracy Bourke Cochran Egbert L. Viele D. J. Quirk Tammany General Committee Henry George

Roosevelt Addresses Republican Meeting for Mayor

Theodore Roosevelt spoke to a Republican county committee gathering in New York. He received a ringing ovation and declared he would fight to win, rejecting any notion of being knocked down by his own party. A pledge signed by county leaders to work to the nail for Roosevelt was read.

New York Republican County Committee Theodore Roosevelt

Intercession For Chinese Affects Minnesota Church Council

Chiaco Oct 19 The congregational convention heard a petition from the Minnesota Association on the Embracement of Worship claiming worship remains meagre and numbers have shifted to the Episcopal church A committee was appointed to report next council A national council exigenry loan fund was established to aid evangelization of larger cities with subscriptions from 100 to 1000 or more to be collected once 100000 is reached A Congress memorial seeks a commission to study intoxication statistics and effects while urging immediate payment of authenticated Chinese claims reparation for loss of life against outrages and measures to protect Chinese lives and property

Chiaco Congregational Minnesota Associaton Episcopal Church National Council — Exigency Loan Fund Congress

Rich Man and Broker Edward H Hall Dies by Own Hand

Edward H Hall a broker at 41 Wall Street killed himself with a revolver at his East Twenty first street boarding place. Once a reputed millionaire he suffered reverses and loss of property. A Yale student son arrived to take charge as Colonel Moulton rushed to Newport to shield Mrs Hall. The body will be sent East tomorrow.

New Yor Edward H. Hall Wall Street East Twenty-first Street Hall James Keene California Moulton Newport

Hartthorp Grand Jury Sees Bartholomew Plunkett Embezzlement

Hartthorp Connecticut October 19 a grand jury was convened to consider charges against George M Bartholomew and Thomas F Plunkett for joint embezzlement of funds from Union Manufacturing and Hartford Silk Company and Bartholomew also facing forgery and Charter Oak Life Insurance Company embezzlement.

Hartthorp Conn George M. Bartholomew Thomas F. Plunkett Hartford T. EF. Plunkett Union Manufacturing Company Hartford Silk Company Charter Oak Life Insurance Company Bartholomew Judie Torrance

Bail Raised for Three in New York Indictments

Sharpe Richmond and Foshay were arraigned in General Sessions Court on twenty indictments. Bail set at 50 000 for Sharpe and Foshay, 25 000 for Richmond. Bonds posted, defendants released. Kerr took bail bonds to district attorney after adjournment to seek court approval.

New York Sharpe Richmond Foshay Cowing General Sessions Court Fullerton Ridhmond Strahan Martine Sharp Liberty Thomas B. Kerr District Attorney's Office Aaianewentedny Nir Marshah K.martine Dudge Cowing

Obituary of John Keith prominent Greenfield paper magnate

John Keith a leading state paper manufacturer died at his Greenfield home after a career beginning in Worcester as a stationer. He helped form the Keith Paper Company at Turners Falls and ran a large export trade to England. A Democrat, he served as director and later president of the Franklin County Bank and was about 58.

John Keith Greenfield Worcester Springfield Hampshire Paper Company B. N. Farren Alvan Crocker Rice Pagenstecher New York Senator Jones Pittsfield Buckleys England Franklin County Bank Lie

Thomas M. Carnegie Dies in Pittsburg at Age 49

Thomas M. Carnegie of Carnegie Bros & Co and brother of Andrew Carnegie died in Pittsburg Pennsylvania yesterday aged 49 leaving a widow and family.

Thomas M. Carnegie Carnegie Bros. & Co., Limited Andrew Carnegie Pittsburg Penn

Police cautions on a post show procession in Lonxvonr

The police commissioner warns the Social Democratic Federation against holding a procession after the lord mayor's show fearing grave disorders and potential rioting. He says organizers must bear full responsibility for any mischief. The Liberal press calls democrats to abandon the plan to avoid spoiling the holiday.

Lonxvonr Social Democratic Federation

Contention Over Home Rule Cited Across Parties

The Daily News notes a torrent of disquiet about home rule with admissions of possible error by Conservative and Unionist authorities. In Constantinople, Joseph Chamberlain, ill with gout, is reported. London reports the death of the Marquis of Aylesbury at 75. In Berlin, the Countess von Arnim, recent escapee from an asylum, is found dead in the Murg River.

Lonxpox Daily News Constantinople Joseph Chamberlain London Marquis of Aylesbury Beruin Countess von Arnim Count von Arnim Iall Black Forest Murg

Universalist General Convention Opens in Axron

Opening session held at the Universalist Church with a late arrival of New England delegates due to a railroad accident. Notables include Dr. G. L. Demorest of Manchester New Hampshire Dr. J. H. Chapin of Meriden Connecticut and Rev G W Grant of Stamford Connecticut with prominent Boston clergymen expected tonight.

Axron Universalist General Convention Universalist Church New England G. L. Demorest Manchester N. H J. H. Chapin Meriden Conn G. W. Grant Stamford Boston

Andrew Carnegie Ill at Cresson After Sudden Illness

Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire iron manufacturer, has been critically ill at Cresson for several days. His condition was so severe that the attending physician questioned the idea of his being able to attend to his brother Thomas Carnegie’s death.

Penn Andrew Carnegie Cressin Thomas

Two Pinkerton Shootings Mar Bloodless Yard Strike

In Chicago Chiaco October 19 a deadly clash at Armour and Cudahy yards left Terry Begley mortally wounded and another man seriously hurt as Pinkerton guards fired on a protesting non union crowd. About 159 Pinkerton men were detained for murder charges while others were released.

Chiaco Stock Yards Terry Degley Pinkerton Armour & Co Lake Shore Halstead Fortieth Streets Terry Begley Markey Town of Lake Twenty-second Street Chicago Harrison Street Begley Kipler Central Station William A. Pinkerton Joseph Hill Walter Andrews Richard Lades Guy Sievere Robert J. Paririm Stephen Peyner Captain Joy Wiliam A. Pinkerton Charles Beck

Bulgarian Loan Talks and Threats Reported

Soria Oct 19 Bulgarian government arranging with a London firm for a loan of 400000 pounds. Stambuloff Radoslaveoff and Vultchoff have received anonymous death threats for resisting Russia. London Oct 19 Vienna notes a wealthy American Paris resident offered 2000000 pounds to Bulgaria without security. Russian influence grow. Turkish occupation talk. UK and other powers oppose Prince Alexander’s return to Bulgaria. Russia not to recognize Apis elections in the Sobranje.

Soria London Stambuloff Radoslaveoff Vultchoff Russia Londown the Chronicle Vienna Paris T. Petersburg Bulgaria Turkey England Alexander PuiLipro Pois Apis

Barremore & Co Assigns Assets to Creditors

New York October 19 Barrmore and Co hops dealers at 43 Broadway made an assignment for creditors to Lawrence Drake. The firm once Drake and Barremore, formed thirteen years ago, with £150,000 capital. Heavy stock and price declines caused trouble. Liabilities estimated at $125,000, assets near that, preferences $86,608. Members have turned personal property to creditors.

New York Barrmore & Co Broadway Lawrence Drake Drake & Barremore

Milling Company Fails In Alton After Short Wheat Crop

The PD R Sparks Milling Company of Alton Illinois failed and assigned to Frank D Milner of Litchfield Illinois. Chartered Sept 60 1880 with $125000 paid in capital. President D R Sparks, vice president Cornelius Dorr, treasurer H R Sparks. Directors L Sparks H R Sparks and Cornelius Dorr George A Allison of Cambridge MA form Dorr Allison Coe flour and grain Boston. The firm owns National Mills Alton and elevators at Carbolton Medora Plainville. Mill capacity 1000 barrels daily. Liabilities about 150000. Eastern agents Dorr Allison Co Fast on MA and Partridge Aldrich NY.

Atos PD. R. Sparks Milling Company Alton Frank D. Milner Litchferd D.R Sparks Cornelius Dorr H. R. Sparks L. Sparks Sparks H.R. Sparks Dorr, Allison & Co Faston Mass Partridge & Aldrich New York

Eastport Relief Efforts Drive Funds and Aid

Eastport residents rally in Memorial Hall to form a financial committee and solicit international aid. Senator Hale contributes 300, Portland merchants send funds and relief goods, Eben D. John of Boston coordinates efforts, and Portland telegraphs 3000 toward relief. Local newspapers plan to resume printing to cover the fire aftermath. Portland telegraphs 3000 and total raised reaches 26800 to date.

Eastrom Memorial Hall Hale Portand St. John Eben D. John Boston Portland Standard Sen‘ Ne Cale’s Bangor Worcland Peonie Gene Yously Portiano

Edmunds Wins in Vermont Legislature Balloting

In Vermont Senate final ballot Hon. George F. Edmunds led with 29 votes to William H. H. Bingham's 1. In the House Edmunds secured nomination after competing bids from Bingham and Veasey, with Edmunds totaling 198, Bingham 25, Veazey 3, and 8 absent or not voting. A separate Senate resolution protested alien ownership of public lands and urged action against land monopoly.

Monutrevier Senate George F. Edmunds United States Wells Chittenden County Stoddard Stanley Baker Hale Blake Slayton Edmunds W. H. H. Bingham Stowe House Chesmore Huntington Messrs Higbee Mansur Reynolds Marsh Williams Bingham Veazey Congress

Emperor in Fine Autumn Weather Enjoys Tennis Party

Rugged aged ruler, 90, rises before dawn after yesterday’s storm, reviews military and civil cabinet reports, hosts a breakfast with Grand Duchess, Countess Furstenberg, and Princess Kurstenberg, then tours grounds and watches Austrian tennis players. His strength grows though bladder weakness and occasional hepatic colic persist. General Count Lenndorff notes remarkable vitality.

Bapren Bapex Victoria Hirh Kurstenberg Furstenberg Amle Lichtenthal Count Lenndorff N. Y Herald Desvaich

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