22 Oct 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1887
Page
1
The store announces an annual importation of Scotch woollens including ladies Spencer jackets petticoats weils hap shawls misses jackets gloves tippets helmet caps hoods socks long hose plaids mauds rugs and the Fair Isle socks and hose.
A compact breath of retail lore situates Hewins and Hollis Outfitters at Hamilton Place with a nod to a philosophical mood. The note mentions Faneuil Hall Cigars by J H Ashion at 90 State Street Boston as a nearby landmark.
The presidential train halted at Calera Alabama drawing 3000 to 4000 spectators, including 500 Birmingham workers. Mrs Grover Cleveland whispered a quip as cheers rang out for the President and first lady. In Asheville North Carolina the party was greeted by the town and escorted through streets. The stop extended beyond schedule as riders and mountaineers accompanied the procession. The tour continued through Salisbury and Danville with repeated handshakes and floral tributes.
The Hatton Porter syndexte seeks to launch a New York morning daily and Sunday journal called the New York Press. Ex-Postmaster General Hatton and Mr Porter will co-manage and edit. Capital stock is $200000, $250 license paid. stockholders include Levi P Morton Legrand Cannon A D Juilliard E H Ammidown and others.
David H Kellogg 30 a Yale 1876 graduate shot himself through the heart at the Crocker House in New York City He trained with the law firm Lord Day Lord for eight years A natural student signs of overwork were seen a year ago He was placed in a private insane asylum at Harford nine months ago and discharged three months since Kellogg family lived in New Lonpoy Conn 1871 to 1876
The American ship Bridgewater was seized at Shelburne on a duties claim and released after months. She will sail to Quebec with a cargo of deals, while owner Captain Allen retains counsel to sue the Dominion government for $10,000 in damages.
The Chase refrigerating exhibit explains a ammonia based system producing fifty pound ice blocks. The process uses compression, expansion and vacuum piping to remove heat. A notable display marks Colorado with a crystal ice block dedication. mentions Mrs Olive Wright and the Mitchell family.
This morning's notices report the President and a pony stopping an hour in Asheville North Carolina en route from Alabama. Other items include Justice Harlan referring anarchists case to full Supreme Court, Francklyn jailed in $500000 bail, and Detroit defeating St Louis in the world championship series.
Fair warmer conditions greet residents as clubs and associations report activity. The Massachusetts Reform Club annual meeting names officers and adopts resolutions on death of Hon. John B. Finch. The American Statistical Association holds its quarterly meeting with Rev. Daniel Dorchester among speakers. The North Atlantic Coast Department of the American Shipping and Industrial League opens a two day convention under the chamber of commerce. Stock market remains active with Atchison West End leading. construction on the Arizona Mineral Belt halts due to missing funds from Atlantic and Pacific.
Washington reports twenty four hour outlook starting 7 a m Saturday for New England and eastern New York shows fair weather, cooler then warmer conditions with brisk northwest winds. Storm signals are in effect along the Atlantic coast from New York to Eastport. Brive Observatory notes southeastern New England fair and slightly persistent conditions tonight.
Ovt 21 Suaked steamer Lake Superior departed Liverpool bound for Montreal today. Weather and sea conditions reported favorable though minor delays noted in harbor operations.
Keeler and Co. operates furniture warerooms at 81 89 Washington Street near Lun with a factory in Cambridgevert, advertising a full line of household furniture and related goods.
London reports Lord Randolph Churchill praised Lord Londonderry's Ireland administration as grave and decent, contrasting its stability with Aberdeen's. He accused Gladstoneites of misreading Ireland, defended the English law, and urged correct information to sustain the union. Davitt arrived in Dusuin to join Home Rule efforts.
Dust Oct 21 Canon Weldon spoke at a Church of Ireland Temperance Society meeting after his England appointment. He criticized the Queen’s memorial tribute and condemned the festival for drunken excess, calling it the most revolting scene and noting lingering effects on attendees.
The Daily News believes Lord Lyons may quit the Paris embassy with Lord Lytton as successor. It opposes appointing Lytton, citing his Indian governorship as among the bleakest periods in that dependency.
London reports show unemployed crowds gathering in Hyde Park but dispersing quietly. The Board of Trade closes its inquiry on the City of Montreal disaster, absolving owners and officers while noting improper packing of cotton cargo. International sugar conference slated for December with Sir James Ferguson presiding. Times libel action updates include defense by Henry James and Lamley Smith. Ayoub Khan leads Afghan insurgents with reports of revolts in Herat and Afghan Turkestan.
Havana reports rising floods at Rogue with many plantations and several estates completely submerged as waters continue to advance, threatening crops and local livelihoods.
In Pawtucket on October 21 Judge Bradley spoke at the western district Democratic rally. He criticized Republican timidity on registration and tariff issues, praised Blodgett of Pawtucket, and argued for constitutional changes by the people and for maintaining protective duties to aid Rhode Island manufacturers. Several local political figures spoke as the campaign opened.
The New Hampshire House, meeting in Concorp, broke a deadlock by agreeing to reconsider today’s adjournment motion. Tuesday will open with tax apportionment for 1887, and railroad bills face renewed battle as vendors ratified leases and guarantees move forward.
Steamer Alleghany from Baltimore to Boston ran ashore three and a half miles west of Chatham lights. Captain Taylor reports eight passengers safe ashore as divers and pumps race to refloat the vessel. No full insurance, cargo partly insured, crews remain aboard or ashore as repairs begin.
New York Democrats report conference committee of Tammany Hall and County Democracy agreed on Colonel J R Fellows for district attorney and ex Senator George H Forster for comptroller. Agreement seen as compromise after county factions balked on Fitzgerald Nicoll deals.
A Wawolla Indian Territory dispatch reports Bud Trainers gang clashed with a vigilance committee led by Robert Henderson near Duckworth's store in the Creek nation. In the fight eight vigilantes and seven robbers were killed, including Bud Trainer.
At St Albans, Charveston, W Va, the N N M T wreck left many injured among about 150 passengers. W F Hitchcock of Springtord Massachusetts suffered a broken right clavicle while en route to Kansas. Twenty one people were hurt.
James Mallory a baggage master on the New Britain line died after a fall on the track and his corpse found near American Kanting Works in New Britain Connecticut. Nate Fredericks and two Findlay Ohio children died from Paris green cabbage poisoning. Mrs Fredericks and two other children near death. Charles A Holman train despatcher on the Old Colony line died at home in Itenburg of heart paralysis. Perc y W Burns nine year old son of J J Burns Gloucester jeweler had both legs broken after being thrown under a vehicle.
A large vessel, likely a three masted schooner, lies at anchor off Fourth Cliff, with only its foremast intact and heavy pitching. In New Jersey, the steamer Charles I Mayer, a collier, ran ashore at Chadwick near the life-saving station with 17 crew saved by breeches buoy as lines and mortars secured the vessel.
Warren W. Arnold of Chepachet formally accepts the GOP nomination for Congress in the western district. He pledges to modify excessive revenue laws and protect U S industries with continued Republican support. He also criticizes inefficient customs laws enabling undervaluation of imports and urges strong civil service.
Baron Nicolas Korff of the Russian court reports theft of a small Russia leather bag containing translations, letters, passports, portraits of President and Mrs. Cleveland, and a Cunard ticket after transferring baggage from a Dodd's express wagon at the Pennsylvania station. No recoveries yet. a liberal reward is offered.
Kineston Ont Oct 21 The board of education orders expulsion from public schools of all Roman Catholic children whose parents support a separate school system under the public school law.
Washington reports the Supreme Court hearing for a writ of error in the Chicago Anarchist cases. Justice Harlan notes possible jurisdiction questions and urges an early decision to avoid delays before the November 11 execution date. Counsel summarize Illinois jury impanelment and self incrimination claims as federal issues.
Worcester reports Stephen Salisbury chosen president of the American Antiquarian Society at its seventy fifth annual meeting. George F. Hoar remains as vice president while George Bancroft also serves as vice president. Dexter reports library growth from 34,000 to 80,000 volumes and 55 pamphlets of proceedings. The treasurer Paine shows funds of 100,906 dollars with year receipts 11,171 and expenditures 854,550 leaving a balance of 262.32. four new members elected Edward Gay Mason Charles K Adams and William E Gladstone attended with papers on King Philip war and slave trade in New England.
New York reports Charles G. Francklyn still in jail with no bail by late afternoon. His counsel plans to claim Cunard knew of all his pecuniary transactions and shared interest. Friends say Cunard may be trying to take losses on Francklyn. Attorneys review Francklyn affairs for a public statement tomorrow. Several individuals, including a bank president and a millionaire, offered to post bail.
The United States Circuit Court began a case against the Church of the Holy Trinity in New York City. The suit challenges employing the Rev. E Walpole Warren of England as pastor under the contract alien labor law.
Ships arrive or depart with origins including New York London Galveston Liverpool and Montreal. Entries note vessels such as Princess Celtic Vaderland Adriatic and Starlight with dates from Oct 16 to Oct 21 and routes to Antwerp Liverwol Leghorn Bremen and New York.
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