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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1887

Page

2

Anarchists in Boston Hear Chicago Case at Faneuil Hall

About one hundred men and a dozen women gathered at Faneuil Hall to hear two hours of speeches defending seven Chicago anarchists condemned to die. Speakers argued free speech, fair trials, and opposition to corporate influence, with reminders of Haymarket and calls for amnesty and public action.

Faneuil Halls Chicago Faneuil Hall James Sumner James Waldock J. M. L. Babcock Massachusetts Babsot Haymarket Boston Hayes Parsons Babcock Mr. Babcock Boston Press Pilot Soka Boyle O'Reilly J. W. Badger A. H. Simpson A. H. Merrifield Charlotte Smith Cardinal Gibbons Father McGlynn Faneuil Hill Defence Amnesty Association of Chicago Ulinois Defence Amnesty Association Congress Street Feneuil Hail

Boston Anarchists Hear Anarchy Talk at Codman Hall

About 250 attendees at Codman Hall listened to W A Wilson of the Anarchist Club argue for Anarchy using the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He claimed arms rights support his view and criticized the Supreme Court over Mormonism.

Victor Yarros Boston Codman Hall Anarchist Club W. A. Wilson United States Supreme Court of the United States

Uniform Through Freight Rates From West To Europe

Rules establishing uniform through freight rates from Western shipping points to European ports via all Atlantic ports were approved by the Export Traffic Association and adopted by the Trunkline executive committee in New York.

Export Freight Committee Export Traffic Association Trunkline Executive Committee New York

Export Through Rates Rules for Central Traffic Association

The export freight committee approves a 10 rule framework to set uniform through export tariffs from Chicago and other points, detailing inland, ocean, and port charges, carrier rights, notice periods, reductions, and reporting for transatlantic traffic and related routes.

Central Traffic Association Export Freight Committee Joint Committee Chicago Seaboard St. Louis Memphis Milwaukee Peoria Axe Boston

Lecture by Dr Wright and Isles of the Princes review

The Rev. Dr. William B. Wright accepts an invitation to Tremont Temple for a lecture titled The Heritage of the Meek to be delivered Nov. 9. The Isles of the Princes travel piece by Samuel S. Cox recounts Prinkipo scenery, Armenian and Greek beauty, and Bulwer anecdote with portrait of Turkish life and Cox’s humorous tone.

William B. Wright Tremont Temple Boston William Burnet Wright Berkeley Street Joseph T. Duryea D.D Phillips Brooks Reuen Thomas William R. Campbell P. M. McDonald C. A. Beckwith John Hood L. Baldwin Alexander McKenzie O. P. Gifford A. H. Plumb William K. Griftis W. H. Brodbeck D. W. Waldron Samuel F. Herrick Wolcott Calkins William C. Winslow David Gregg George M. Boynton N. B. Jones, Jr A. KE. Dunning Ezra Farnsworth Samuel Johnson Hamilton A. Hill Stillman B. Allen Leander Beal George A. Miner Brainerd Pratt Charles WY. Hill H. J. Darling John F. Colby G. Gannett Luther Farnham J. T. Duryea Sam Wma Burnet Wright Sea of Marmara Constantinople Princes Islands Prinkipo Cox United States Turkey Peck’s Congress Asia Minor Garden of Eden Byron Maid Athens Ouida Barber Mark Twain Sir Henry Bulwer Mr. Cox Dead Sea Asia Hannibal Flaubert Principe Samuel 8. Cox New York G. P. Putnam’s Sons Estes & Lauriat Price

United States Watch Co. Waltham Watch Tops Four Grades

The United States Watch Co. presents its Waltham Watch in four grades noted as best by the maker. This position emphasizes quality and reliability hailed by the manufacturer in promotional material.

United States Watch Co Waltham Watch

Two New Tales Disappoint in Senora Villena and Oldhaven Romance

The critic pans Senora Villena for melodramatic narration and weak structure, noting the pla y's staging barely mitigates the dull pages. Gray An Oldhaven Romance is deemed similarly dull, offering little payoff beyond a glossy title and unengaging plot.

Senora Vil- Jena Senora Villena New York White, Stokes & Allen Boston Estes & Lauriat Price

Garden Secrets and Under Pine and Palm reviewed

A Boston review notes Philip Bourke Marston's Garden Secrets as likely his final published verse with genuine feeling and musical flow. Frances L. Mace's Under Pine and Palm is praised for sound form but criticized for lack of originality, framed by brief prefatory praise from Mrs. Moulton.

Philip Bourke Marston

Dr Van Dyke Presents The Psalms As Personal Confessions

The book portrays Psalms as personal confessions revealing the soul and the events around their writing. Dr. Van Dyke argues true religion is universal and urges readers to see Psalms as living, relevant texts.

Dr. van Dyke

Three Books on Political Economy and Taxation

A review notes Laughlin's Elements of Political Economy favorably for schools and social questions, Jones's Federal Taxes and State Expenses argues for federal liquor and tobacco taxation and careful state funding, and George's Protection of Free Trade challenges protectionism and endorses simpler tax systems. The piece praises clarity, argues reform, and cites speeches at a Home Market Club banquet.

Laughlin Appleton & Co W. H. Jones Europe Turkey England France Germany Jones Washington George Home Market Club J. Lawrence Laughlin Harvard University New York D. Appleton & Co William H. Jones G,. P. Putnam’s Sons

Pilgrim’s Progress edition edited by Rev John Brown

A long notice reviews Bunyan's Pilgrim’s Progress and The Holy War in editions from Houghton Mifflin. Rev John Brown of Bedford edits both works with introduction and notes, noting the 1682 first edition reproduction and enduring relevance against modern rivals. Prices: 1.50 dollars.

Bunyan Houghton & Mitchin John Brown Bedford England John Bunyan Boston Houghton, Mifflin & Co Price

Coffin Publishes First Volume Drum Beat of the Nation

The first volume of C C Coffin's history of the War of the Rebellion is released under the title Drum-Beat of the Nation and dedicated to the sons and daughters who followed the drum so the nation might live. In May,

Drum-Beat of the Nation: Coffin’s Civil War History

The review praises Charles Carleton Coffin as a war correspondent and historian for youths. It notes his eye witness role in major battles, broad access to generals, commitment to truth, and aim to explain the Civil War’s costs and meaning. The volume covers 1861–1862 with 720 engagements, highlighting heroic tales and soldier camaraderie.

Coffin Paxton Rappahannock Fredericksburg General Grant Union Charles Carleton Coffin New York Harper & Bros

Matthew Calbraith Perry and his enduring naval legacy

The article portrays Matthew Calbraith Perry as a pivotal naval figure beyond rank, crediting him with founding the naval apprenticeship system, expanding education in the Navy, aiding the suppression of the slave trade, reforming discipline, and notably opening Japan to American commerce. It notes his character, mother’s influence, and Griffis’s praise while questioning the commodore title and correcting a name in Griffis’s appendix.

Matthew Perry Commodore O. H. Perry Matthew William Elliot Griffis United States Navy Africa Vera Cruz Scott Mexico Mexican Japan Oliver Perry Lake Erie Rhode Island Russia Egypt United States Lighthouse Board Matthew Calbraith Perry M. C. Perry Commodore Dennis Galbraith Victor Galbraith Boston Cupples & Hurd Price

The Wonder Clock by Howard Pyle Delights in Colorful Illustrations

Holiday Juveniles reviews The Wonder Clock with hourly tales of fairies giants and magicians. Richly decorated drawings by Palmer Cox style Brownies appear among lively scenes of kings queens witches and animals. The binding and design receive high praise for whimsy and action.

Howard Pyles Palmer Cox Fairyland

Bonnie Prince Charlie in White Cockades Review

A literary notice compares White Cockades by Edward I Stevenson and Bonnie Prince Charlie by G A Henty. It praises Stevenson for battle scenes and youth appeal, notes Henty’s richer battle depictions, and lists related works with publication details.

Pen Portraits and Living Voices Of Litera Women

Review contrasts Pen Portraits of Literary Women with a kaleidoscope-like view of multiple editors and opinions. It also praises Living Voices of Living Men for clear theological insight, noting sermons by Episcopal bishops and rectors aimed at spiritual health and guidance.

New York Cassell & Co Boston Little, Brown & Co Price George F. Cushman Episcopal Church Thomas Whittaker Clarke & Carruth

Low rate travel offer from Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a pleasure tour on October 26 at seventy dollars for eleven days and nearly 2000 miles of travel. The price includes railway and Pullman fare plus eleven days at top hotels carriage hire and incidentals.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Auction Sales and Horse and Carriage Auctions in Brighton

Auction notices announce sales of real and personal property with optional attendance. Horse and carriage sales occur weekly at the Brighton Salesroom. Private sales offer new farm and road carts, hay wagons, grocers and express wagons, carriages and harness. Residence listed at 159 Warren Avenue, Beston.

Brighton Gale Warren Avenue Beston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Anarchists DR. Wright Cowper Newman Lyte van Dyke Moses David Solomon Jeremiah Henry van Dyke Charles Scribner's Sons Laughton, Macdonald & Co Holiday Juveniles Charles Edward Stuart Edward Irenzus Stevenson Scotland Windlestrae G. A. Henty Clive India Mr. Henty Mr. Stevenson Kung Stuart Holyrood Culloden Henry Howard Pyle The Century Company Edward Ireneus Stevenson Charles Scribner’s Sons G. A. Henry Scribner & Welford Damrell & Upham Rovale Aking Powder CO Wali St Albert Howe & CO Market Street Arkerson Western Avenue Harvard Street Brighton District H. P S. R. Knights & CO Washington St Boston Street South Boston Moratio Harris & CO State Street Kansas Cephalonia Acadia Almeria Malaga California Steamship Francis Henshaw & CO Merchants’ Exchange Boston Stock Exchange Tremont Natl Atlas Natl City Bank Hide and Leather Bank Exchange Bank Blackstone Hamilton Mfg. Co Continental Natl Merchants Merrimack Mfg Lyman Mills Lancaster Mills Facine Mils, Sore Co Atlante Cotton Mills Lawrence Mfg Amory Mfg Boston Ae Hamilton Woollen Mills Connecticut River RR Cheshire RR Berkshire RR Brookline Gaslight Co McKay & Bigelow Heeling Md. Assn Boston Gaslight Co Boylston Mutual Insurance Co Revere Bank York Mfg Mass Cotton Mills Asiatic Natl. Bank Salem Ware Natl. Bank Clinton & Fitchburg Malden & Melrose Gaslight Co Boston & Maine Saginaw & Western Prin Det Can. & No. RR Amoskeag Mfg. Co KR. Ll. Day & Company State St Merchants’ Exchange Building Ares Calais Bank Calais Bank of No. America Blackstone de Howard Bates Mig. Co Boston Belting Co Arlington Mills Cabot Mfg Waumbecg Mills Salem Gas Light Co Charles River Embankment Co Jamaica Plain Gas Light Co Cambridge Gas Light Co Merchandise Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Franklin Sun Electric Co Woburn Rutland Rd City of Fall River Toledo Clinton Fitchburg New Bedford W. R. R. Mitchell Summer Street Jordan, Marsh & Co C. F. Hovey & Co Richards & CO John C. Wilmerding Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO White St Townsend & Montant, ‘Auctioneers Leeward Street
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