23 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1888
Page
1
Gentlemen are invited to view new lines of suits crafted from tweeds in multiple blends. Fabrics are woven to show on both sides, soft and flexible, molding to the body without stiffness. Four-button frocks and sacks with hour-glass backs and notched collars offer a complete selection for men and young men at reasonable prices.
Oct 22 1880 Chief Justice Fuller delivered the first U S Supreme Court opinion in the Western Union case against Pennsylvania striking down the state tax on telegrams within its borders. The piece also covers Colonel Browne's reply to Beard over quotes about Governor Andrew and tariff policy, defending Beard's accuracy and criticizing the Post editorial framing.
New England students prep for a torch light parade while campaign staff push work to the limit from Oct 22 to Nov 3. Telegraph inquiries preferred with a 48 hour lead on uniform orders. Catalogues on flags torches swords epaulettes banners fireworks and horse equipment available by mail.
The Special Commission opened to hear charges against Parnell and Irish nationalists. Attorney General Webster outlined the Times case claiming funds from the Irish League supported violent acts and linked leaders to agrarian crimes. Parnell and Redmond attended. court schedules fixed to run weekdays, with Redmond’s future release discussed under strict conditions.
Rome reports 400 passengers on the crushed train after a landslide near Potenza. One hundred fifty dead and wounded identified, many victims unknown. Bodies, including an entire theatrical company, unearthings continue amid cold and snow. A bereaved mother clings to her two dead children, while a young priest found with white hair after two hours entombment. A six member family perished.
Vienna dispatch reports Russia has completed preparations to move a large troop contingent from the interior toward the Austrian and German frontiers, with the transfer expected to occur shortly.
BeLGRADE Oct 22 King Milan is enraged because the Servian bishops did not meet him at the station on his return from Austria. It is inferred that the bishops side with Queen Natalie.
Paris reports that France plans to spend 60 million pounds to defend the eastern frontier against a potential German invasion. The minister of war M. de Freycinet has told the budget committee of the need for this defense as he tours the southeast of France.
M. de Freycinet assessed current fortifications as less effective against the new explosive, noting reduced resistance and calling for updated measures.
Judge Lawrence sustains the late Samuel J. Tilden will and the trust to establish a vast public library in New York City. The decision rejects cy pres, confirms the trust’s alignment with state law, and endorses trustees’ discretion to support charitable and educational aims. The will directs a public library program, with ancillary bequests and potential future corporate formation within two lives. The verdict allows immediate steps to implement Governor Wilde n’s plans for public benefit.
Burraxo New York Oct 22 Blaine arrived by General Alger's car to a reception then addressed 8000 in Main Street rink arguing the Mills bill favors Democrats and harms Republicans. He accused Dems of favoring iron ore lime and wood pulp interests and praised Cleveland. A Newton rally followed with William E. Russell John W. Corcoran and William N. Osgood asserting democracy as the people's party while attacking the Republicans and defending tariff reform amid crowd approval.
The private funeral of Colonel R. M. Pulsifer who served as Newton's mayor was held yesterday at his mother's Walnut avenue home. Rev. John Wooster conducted the ceremony. City Hall closed, bell tolled his 45 years, flag at half mast, and the city sent a floral tribute while the Mayor's portrait was draped in mourning.
Steamers range from Cyntreal to Slavonia arriving and sailing for New Orleans and New York with Oct dates. The Gloucester schooner Mascot reached Hawkesbury with 200000 pounds of codfish and reported the loss of William Drewe of Harbor au Bouche after a dory incident. a captain aboard was rescued.
Roger Q Mills arrived in Albany and was greeted by a civic committee. He spoke at Oneonta and Cohoes and will address Troy, drawing hundreds of Reform supporters. His visits are already swaying votes in favor of tariff reform.
Washington October 22 weather forecast shows rain or snow in New England and eastern New York for 24 hours. Winds turn easterly with slightly warmer temperatures expected.
A dated collection lists vessels arriving or departing ports including Boston Leith Havre London Rouen Liverpool Havana Rio Janeiro Glasgow Amsterdam St Thomas Queenstown Bremen Naples Antwerp Falmouth Durban Galveston New Orleans New York Philadelphia Leith and Copenhagen. Entries show ship names, origins, and sailing routes with Oct dates and occasional remarks such as cargo or passenger movements.
A Post reporter found Colonel Browne at his residence, 182 Beacon Street, late yesterday. He read the interview with Mr. Beard and smiled as he finished, asserting Beard has compounded several errors beyond his initial misstep.
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