21 Oct 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1887
Page
1
For the twenty four hours starting at midnight expect cloudy skies with rain at intervals across southeastern New England. Report by H. H. Chayron, Observer at Blue Hill Observatory.
President Charles G. Francklyn of Horn Silver Mining Co is jailed on charges of defrauding the firm of about $600,000. Bail set at $500,000. he cannot meet it and is confined at Ludlow Street jail. Stockholders long sought a full report and transfer of books, while Francklyn reportedly lent funds to himself with alleged security in Western lands.
Assistant Inspector Griffin found the Warren Avenue Baptist Church roof trusses unsafe after noticing a bulging southern wall. Scissors truss remained stable only due to railroad spikes. bolts replaced them and repairs began. Also notes unsafe Northampton street buildings prompting new building law.
The notice announces durable general goods with a focus on footwear. It emphasizes seller expertise and trustworthy recommendations. It also states an upcoming receipt of Indian Moccasins to be highlighted to customers.
The annual importation of Scotch woollens arrives featuring Ladies Shetland Spencers Petticoats Weils and Hap Shawls Misses Jackets Gloves Tippets Helmet Caps Hoods Socks and Long Hose Plaids Mands Rugs and Fair Isle Socks and Hose.
A $10 000 building erected in Sheffield in memory of Rev Dr Orville Dewey was presented to the Sheffield Friendly Union. The item notes the ceremony and the significance of the gift within a local civic context.
Mr Gladstone received an address from Irish residents of Nottingham and replied. He also spoke at Derby to about 4000 people. The article notes other political events including Davitt's reception in Queenstown and Chamberlain's planned sail to New York. A Mitchelstown appeal date and a riotous London demonstration are mentioned amid military personnel changes.
Weather reports cooler with rain. Nathan Tufts of Charlestown grammer chant crushed between wharf and schooner. W. W. Trumbull of Scotland named right worthy grand templar to succeed the late John B. Finch. Stock market active with broad advances led by Atchison New York and New England Union Pacific and West End Land.
A list of vessels arriving or sailing from various ports on Oct 17 to Oct 20. Entries include ships such as Lisbonense, City of Rome, Pomeranian, Crystal, Rhaetia, and others, with origins including New York, Baltimore, Montreal, St John, Leith, and Hamburg.
London reports quote Mr. Gladstone urging calm between Catholics and Protestants once Home Rule passes. He defends moderation of Nationalists, denies dismemberment aims, and defends his coercion record as misused. Also notes reactions from The Daily Telegraph and others, and mentions resignations of Evelyn and Hicks-Beach amid Ireland policy tensions.
The article argues that termination and self-sacrifice are presented as guaranteed methods to secure Ireland's early success in its cause. It frames personal loss as essential to national progress and underscores a radical stance in political strategy.
In London Hyde Park a crowd of Socialists and unemployed workers clashed, one speaker waved a red flag shouting The glorious commune, causing a stampede. A deputation was promised access to the Home Office, and the lord mayor called a meeting to aid London’s unemployed masses.
Paris on October 20 reports General Caffarelli has been removed as chief of staff of the war office and struck from the army list. He will receive a pension of 8000 francs annually. The Legion of Honor may revoke his membership and decorations. The matter shifts to corrective police after the war office action. He is jailed in the conciergerie.
The Portland Maine wholesale dry goods house Woodman True & Co. assigns all assets to Alfred Woodman and Hiram Knowlton for creditors after a note protest. Liabilities are about 850000 with assets 150000 to 200000, mainly owed to Boston New York and Philadelphia. The firm has a stock and counsel. founder George E. Woodman long prominent in Maine business.
Washington reports on the Chicago Anarchists case with counsel Tucker Pryor Butler Black Solomon preparing to seek a writ of error in Illinois and possible stays. New York scenes show Butler seeking U S Supreme Court action to overturn death sentences for the condemned. Curacao notes indicate a push to clear inmates before the November 1 executions.
London reports Joseph Chamberlain sails for New York aboard the Etruria on Oct 29 to join the fisheries commission. Henry Irving Ellen Terry and daughter depart Southampton for New York on Aller. Mrs Garfield and Mollie arrive in Liverpool after sailing on Arizona. Great Eastern sold for 105000 dollars amid storms in Italy and crop damage.
The Brooklyn board of elections misdated the third registration day causing 37 478 names to be added. Total registration reached 120 077, the largest before a presidential election, though 127 000 had registered then. Corporation Counsel Jenks says the registration was legal and voters can cast ballots without further steps but urges offices open next Tuesday as the final legal deadline.
About 125 members of the New York produce exchange were suspended for non payment of annual dues and a larger number for failing to pay gratuity fund assessments.
A New York report states financier Jay Gould will travel to Europe for a year, with his yacht following.
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