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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1888

Page

8

Harvard Cheers Ring Speech on Tariff Reform

A Harvard audience hears Harvey N. Shepard champion tariff reform and Cleveland as a bold, wise leader. The talk lauds education in politics, calls for reducing taxation, and contrasts free trade with protection, urging support for the Democratic ticket and the president’s policy.

Harvey N. Shepard Commonwealth Congress Grover Cleveland Annals The Republic Treasury Democratic Party Cleveland Cambridge Henry Cabot Lodge Harvard College Harvard

Dorchester Dipthiera Outbreak and Local Real Estate Trades

In Dorchester a family on Real Estate Street suffers diphtheria as three children die and two remain ill. Stoughton school at Dorchester Lower Mills closes for ten days due to pupil cases. Iron pier extension bids opened at Marine Park with Builders' Iron Foundry and Shailer & Shinglan submitting. A Winthrop Junction resident, Mr. Charles Jarvis, 61, found dead in bed. Readings by George Riddle premier at Winthrop Hall on Thursday. Helping Hand Home fair announced for Nov. 19 at Horticultural Hall. donations urged at No. 12 Carver Street. Several local property transfers reported including parcels on Dorchester and Third streets sold to Bresnahan, Sheehan, Condon, Shannon, and Gallivan.

Dorchester John Ryan Stoughton School Dorchester Lower Mills Marine Park Boston Park Commissioners Iron Foundry Providence R. L Shailer & Shinglan Chicago Charles Jarvis Winthrop Junction George Riddle Winthrop Hall Woman’s Charity Club Horticultural Hall Carver Street Henry J. Bowen Third Streets Margaret E. Bresnahan Fourth Street Daniel Sheehan Eighth Street James Condon Ellen Shannon Third Street A. Gallivan

Mystic Park pacers finish after noon with extra purse offered

Mystic Park races extend beyond regular close as the pacers race unfinished. manager Willis adds a special purse for horses beaten in the 2:28 and 2:31 classes. Yesterday's events featured fast times in 2:37 and a decisive Colt race won by Swiftsure, with Ember taking the sweepstakes in straight heats amid close challenges from Virginia Evans.

Mystic Park Willis Arthur Wilkes Swiftsure Jock Bowen Bennie Ember Virginia Evans C. L. Vizard B.m. Kenset Boss Opie O H. Fox Crusader Y. D. Marsh Frank Patchen N. T. Dore Charles Yapp A. Johnson J. O. Gray Ned Hanlon H. A. Worthly Spt Lexinton J. H. Richardson John ‘Trout Br. G. Banks James Golden Il aTibby John Shillinglaw Hattie W T. McLoughlin B. G Sveina Lee Ke Chunk Ness J. Oneil J.J. Bowen G. G. Bennie B. G. Trumpet A. Woodward B. F. Swiftsure W. M. Hadley B. ¢. Peacock Wilkes Wiguin B. m. Christina Ebic Perry Tae Br. m. Dirigo Maid A. T. Williams Billy Po J. J. Bowen Woodbrinod J.B. Benson Myrtlewood G. W. Haight B. m. Cindarosa Ning Wee

Wool interest cry against tariff in Ohio speech

William H Lloyd Jarvison denounces high duties as wrecking Ohio wool growers. He traces decline of flocks to protection, contrasts with New England mills, and accuses farmers of bearing tax burdens while manufacturers seek monopoly. He laments capital shift and calls for freer trade to aid producers nationwide.

Ohio Jason Colchis Buckeye John Randolph Boston New England United States West East Free Trade Club California Texas Eston Williams and Coburn Luce Manning Pacific Slope Southwest New Hampshire Vermont England South Carolina Rhode Island Roger Williams Massachusetts Andrew Carnegie Joseph Wharton Philadelphia Ryot India Opi Curtius

Beard Attacks Andrew Aims At Dorchester Rally

At Dorchester Music Hall Field's Corner a Republican rally featured Dr. Thomas W. Bicknell praising party unity on labor franchise and education while Alanson W. Beard argued against the Democratic nominee John F. Andrew. Beard critiqued Andrew on civil service, silver coinage, tariffs, and a supposed Con federacy lineage, amid a disrupted pause due to a torchlight procession.

Dorchester Music Hall Field’s Corner William H. West Thomas W. Bicknell Alanson W. Beard John F. Andrew Congress Andrew Senate Beard West Mr. Andrew John A. Andrew Mr.Andrew Mr. Beard Massachusetts John Fr. Andrew

Dramatic and Musical News Highlights Boston Theatres

Three new productions mark the week with shows at Hollis Street Globe Grand Opera House and more. Maude Banks leads a starry menu next week alongside Coquelin Hading Rosenthal Kreissler and Damrosch orchestra in Boston venues.

Wife Nadity Hollis Street Globe Herminie Grand Opera House Crystal Slipper Boston Howard Park Lord Fauntleroy E. Buckley Miss Banks Atkins Lawrence London M. Coquesin Mme. Hading Hollis Street Theatre M. Coquelin César de Bazan L’etourdi Jean Marie

Funeral of Hon Knowles Freeman in Chelsea

The funeral for the Hon. Knowles Freeman was held at First Congregation Church in Chelsea yesterday afternoon with delegations from multiple Masonic bodies and civic groups in attendance. The Rev F W Baldwin presided, pallbearers included Daniel G Crandon Otis Merriam Jr Samuel Marshall Charles A Walker Colonel John H Roberts Edwin F Pierce and L Pickett. Burial followed at Goodfawn.

Knowles Freeman First Congregation Chelsea Robert Lash Lodge A. M Royal Arch Chapter Shekinah Palestine Commandery Knights Templars Winnisimmet Lodge Samaritan Shampment O. F Crescent Council Royal Arcanum Bay State Lodge Review Club F. W. Baldwin Daniel G. Crandon Robert Ash Lodge Lyman M. Miller William Robinson Otis Merriam, Jr Samuel Marshall Samaritan Encampment Charles A. Walker John H. Roberts Edwin F. Pierce Democratic City Committee L. Pickett Boston Fish Bureau D. Frank Kimball

Old Roman Thurman and Blaine Campaign Tactics Compared

The piece contrasts Judge Thurman and Mr. Blaine as campaigners with Thurman labeled the more vigorous. It notes tariff reform letters sway converts, a Connecticut wool producer backs free wool, and the Independent committee moves Blaine bolters to Charles J. Canda of the national Democratic committee.

Independent National Committee Blaine Bolters Charles J. Canda National Democratic Committee

New York Businessmen Support Glooming Cleveland Lead

A canvass by the Commercial Advertiser shows New York business men enrolled for Cleveland now outnumber those who supported him in 1884 by a ratio of two to one. The finding is presented as foreshadowing the likely election of the Democratic ticket.

New York Cleveland W. Pavey Illinois Republican State Committee Pavey John M. Palmer Palmer Pinkerton Police Ber J James Pyl

Tariff bill alarms and political signals in early reports

In New York and Washington the tariff bill sparks debate on shirt buttons and expert calculations, while newspapers clash over invitations to a Pacific conference. Campaign tactics include circulars, polls, and statements on Palmer versus Harrison Armstrong figures. The piece ends with an ad promoting Paine’s Furniture Company for the sick room.

Dickerhoff, Roffleer & Co New York Washington New York Tribune Dry Goods Chronicle Dodge Harrison Armstrong Assembly R. of L Indiana

Decorated Toilet Sets At Low Prices At Morey Store

Morey CHURCHILL and Morey advertise decorated toilet sets from two dollars upward at 155 Friend Street offering a wide variety for home use.

Morey, Churchill & Morey Friend Street

Harvard Law Figures Debate Tariff and Reform

Mr Smith of Harvard Law spoke on political choices urging young men to back a party with substance. He blasted Republicans for inconsistent platforms and praised Democrats led by Allen Thurman for civil and tariff reform. Sherman Hoar closed with critique of free trade mocks and a test of Lodge’s Harvard curriculum.

Smith LAW School E. L. Smith Harvard Law School Blaine Allison Harrison Lodge Democratic Party Allen Thurman James Russell Lowell Cleveland Harvard Sherman Hoar Mr. Lodge Hoar Bowen

Arlington Street Parish Union Services and Meetings

The text lists multiple church services and events across Arlington Street and Bowdoin Square including Rev. Brooke Hertford preaching at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school reopening, 4 p.m. vespers, Bible classes, and musical concerts. Also notes Baptist Tabernacle anniversary events, Y M C A activities, and Unitarian and Congregational church lectures with various speakers and free seats.

Arlington Street Brooke Hertford Boylston Berkeley Streets George M. Stowell R. M. Armstrong Massachusetts Rhode Island Y. M The Clarendon Association Joseph Stewary George W. Proctor Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square M. R. Deming Moxon Pator Greenwoo Ashman Greenwood Tiain Union Union Hall Boylston Street E. L First Universalist Roxbury Ploza E. Barry Alma C. Norton Byron A. Kinson Byron A. Robinson George Mendell Saylor Christadelphian Bibl Chandler Hall Essex Street Christ Church OF the Disciples R. F. Johannet Sprintvay TemPle Newbury Exeter Streets Temple Fraternity Lake’s Guides Epie RoxBoury O P Unitarian Cnuroxu Dudley Greenfield Streets Arthur Crane the American Pauline Jects SrEcono Curren Rostoton Street Edward A. Horton South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Treet Hale J. D. Fitton Pauline Propaganda Boston Music Hall Copley Square Boyls

Stolen Ticket Ring Examined in Municipal Court

Preliminary examination of Inspector Dennis A. Mountain and Edward A. Noble on receiving stolen property charges took place in Municipal Court before Judge Forsaith. Testimony traced how tickets were procured and sold to scalpers, with O'Brien and Hoffman among key witnesses. next session set for Wednesday for defense arguments.

Dennis A. Mountain Edward A. Noble Forsaith Asa French W. W. Dougherty M. J. Creed Jd. L. Connor Golony Railroad Boston O’brien Thomas W. O'Brien Mountain Charles A. Hoffman New York Fall River Noble Nobile Johnson John G. Webb Broadway Pay Old Colony

University Debate and Lectures Schedule for October

A series of events at the university includes a Sunday talk by Rev. Theodore C. Williams of New York at Appleton Chapel 7:30 p.m. Reserved front pews for university members. Tue Oct 23 faculty meeting at University 6, 3:30 p.m. Wed Oct 24 English Oral Debate University 2,3 p.m. Divinity School Library Conference 4:15 p.m. Thu Oct 25 Harvard Union Level 11 7:30 p.m. Debate on Prohibition party stance with Affirmative G E Furber and L B Stedman and Negative F S Stebbins and D Torrey. Fri Oct 26 Divinity School Chapel Preaching 7:50 p.m.

Appleton Chapel Theodore C. Williams New York University M. Divinity School Library Harvard Union Prohibition Party E. Furber L. B Stedman Stebbins D. ©. Torrey Divinity School Chapel

Superior Court Sessions and Docket Highlights

Oct. 19 first session before Judge Mason includes Daniel Wood v Atkins with a tort verdict of 325 and a $600 horse value. Sylvanus Small v Applin for $8,000 services. many other cases listed from 1646 to 251. second and third sessions noted with Gould v Boston & Maine and various docket entries. fourth session pending a damages case over foul drains.

Superior Court Mason Daniel Wood John E. Atkins Plainti Laintiff T. J. Gargan C. P. Sampson H. E. Swasey William B. Orcutt Sylvanus Small Sumner Applin J. T. Wilson E. B. Hale Ton Jenkins Linton Sunderan Thompson Giles Kingsbury Drew Boston Hammond Arthur H. Gould Boston & Maine Railroad Malden G.alls Lincoln W. I. Badger

Superior Court verdicts on liquor laws and break-in

October proceedings return verdicts of not guilty for J William Dewey Black and John Battles and Thomas Boland on liquor charges. Albert King found guilty of breaking and entering. Dennis Collins also charged with liquor law violation, result not fully shown.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. Wiliam Black John Battles Thomas Boland Albert King Dennis Collins

Superior Court Docket Notices from Middlesex County

Oct 19 docket items list cases including Brock v Travis, Frost v Sumner, Henderson v City Cambridge, Diehlman v Miller, Phipps v same, Lynd v McGovern, Vincent v Town Everett, Hersom v City Malden, Manning v Erland, Smith v Chamberlain, Fenneron v Town Wakefield, McCarty v same. Includes various defendants and dockets with multiple salience for Oct 22.

Bruce Travis Frost Sumner Gunnerson Henderson City Cambridge Diehlman Miller Sole—Eropers Phipps Lynd Vincent Town Everett Hersom

Indictments in Superior Court list numerous Lowell cases

Middlesex Superior Court grand jury reports many indictments from Lowell and surrounding towns. Defendants include Charles A. Lord for robbery, Henry W. Wellington for breaking and entering five counts with guilty pleas, William Douglass on four larceny counts, John Kelly and James Kiley for felonious assault or breaking and entering, and others for adultery, arson, embezzlement, and escape. Several defendants pleaded guilty. no bills were found for F O'Brien Hannah Fields Andrew Droyle and Margaret Buffington.

Superior Criminal Court Middlesex County Eric Ham Grand Jury Toda Frank Layour Marlboro Charles A. Lord Lowell Daniel Cahill Florence Murphy Stephen Murphy Patrick Cooligan John Lapierre William Sullivan Richar Hawley Natick Levi Sansville Augustus Blanchard Antoine Carbona Annie O'Donnell James H. Glancy Daniel Ryan Manias__ Dubois William J. Douglass William Sweeney John Kelly W. J. Cassidy W.J. Leach Timothy Bissell John F. Flaherty John Or. Welch Edward Johnson Flaingherty Thomas Fitzgerald Lowell

Militia not ordered to parade for Crispus Attacks monument

The committee announced no funds for a parade to honor the unveiling. If any company volunteers, the Governor will ask the Legislature to fund them. Frederick Douglass will not attend. Mayor O'Brien may join the ceremonies, with Governor Ames presiding if well, or Lt. Governor Brackett otherwise. Captain Frank Bogan to serve as chief marshal. Military units invited as escorts.

Crispus Attacks Frederick Douglass O’brien Faneuil Hall Ames Brackett Frank Bogan

Paine Furniture ad Promotes Comfortable Lounges

An advertisement from Paine Furniture Company at No 48 Canal Street asserts life is worth living with their lounges. It touts nearly fifty styles in stock and invites readers to see them in person to affirm the promise.

Paine Furniture Company Canal Street

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