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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1888

Page

5

Sick men in the Army seek retirement to cut costs

Army surgeon general report shows high sick leave days, 15.6 per man, with 36 officers chronically invalid and on sick leave. Proposes extending retirement list to replace weaker officers, noting pay differences. Also notes mapmaking efforts and consular clerk vacancies. Stafford Springs bank creditors receive full 100 percent plus interest.

Stafford National Bank Washington United States Great Britain West Point Congress Stafford Bank Scafford National Bank of Stafford Springs Conn

Memorial Meeting for Late Judge Rockwell in Pittsfield

The Berkshire bar holds a memorial meeting at Pittsfield for Judge Julius Rockwell. Chief Justice Brigham presides as Attorney General Waterman and others praise Rockwell’s career and personal kindness. The court adjourns to honor his memory with resolutions spread on record.

PrrTsh Field Superior Court Lathrop Brigham Berkshire Bar Julius Rockwell Waterman Rockwell

Changes Rumored on Boston and Albany Line

Albany October 23. It is rumored of upcoming staffing changes around November including J B Chapin resigning as Assistant Superintendent with S H Clark taking the post. Lovejoy at Chatham may be replaced by Conductor G G Gray while Charles Cornelius trains to run the flyer. John Murray would become extra conductor. Officers did not deny the reports.

Albany Boston & Albany J. B. Chapin S. H. Clark State Line Lovejoy Chatham G. G. Gray Charles Cornelius Flyer Mr. Gray John Murray Mr. Cornelius Massachusy Setts Suffolk Boston Court Room Court Square

SavEm Parade Lights Up Town In Gloomy Weather

The Republican parade drew 2500 marchers despite threatening skies. Marblehead fishermen in oil clothing led the procession with boat lanterns, while the Flambeaux Club proclaimed a message to Congress. Aoch team oxen symbolized industries as Berry Guards displayed a dome themed banner.

Berry

Advertisement Notice From Jackson Co

From JACKSON & Co. advertisement not much material can be dug out beyond the location at 126 Remont Street. Nevertheless the firm proceeds with the notice as given.

Jackson & Co Remont Street

Foraker's Boomerang Screed Rebuffs Foraker on Pension Vetoes

In New Haven Ohio governor Foraker’s Cleveland pension veto attack drew strong reaction as a Bradley family letter from Bentonville Missouri dated Oct 19 1888 exposes his claim as false. Sherman T Bradley signs as J G Bradley’s son adding his father will vote for Cleveland in November.

New Haven Conn Foraker Ohio Cleveland Sally Ann Bradley Bradleys Bentonville Charles C. Hail

Yale University News and Missing Student At Yale

Montg omery Gibson, Yale, 92, has been missing for a week as detectives search New Haven. He is son of Senator Randall L. Gibson of Louisiana and cashed a several hundred dollar check before vanishing. Twenty four theological students sought voter registration, but selectmen refused. Yale Athletic Association meeting elected officers: President L F Bayard Jr, Vice President Clarence Davidson, Secretary and Treasurer C G Wolcott.

New Haven Conn Montgomery Gibson Yale Young Gibson Randall L. Gibson Louisiana Yale Athletic Association L. F. Bayard, Jr Clarence Davidson C. G. Wolcott

Straws From State Street Market Notes on Gould and Shares

The New York market shows irregularities amid Missouri Pacific worries and profits-taking in Richmond Terminal. Gould may sell Missouri Pacific stock to focus on bonds and Wabash holdings. Boston traders report most business done with prices wavering. copper stocks rise. Rumors rail about Atchison and New England, while Jay Gould remains the focus of attention and the New York Times notes possible market exits.

New York Missouri Pacific Richmond Terminal Gould Boston Robert L. Ide Atchison Ide Iron Mountain Mr. Allouez New York Times Jay Gould Windsor Hotel Fort Worth

Aunt-Woot Suits For Ten Dollars Offered In City

Spitz Bros. and Mork advertise a new lot of Aunt-Woot Suits for ten dollars in The Post this morning. They claim the line matches outfits usually selling for fifteen to sixteen dollars and call it the greatest bargain offered in the city.

Spitz Bros. & Mork

Blaine Leads Big Rochester Rally in Rainy Day Demo

Rochester Republicans welcomed Blaine and Depew before about 20,000 attendees, with 15,000 more in Franklin square. Depew attacked Cleveland’s policies and cabinet while praising tariffs and growth, and Bayard’s remarks were cited as Blaine noted tariff benefits and labor savings during a windy afternoon stretch.

Rochester N. Y Blaine Depew Cleveland Mr. Blaine Chauncey M. Depew Senator Hiscock Thurston General King Maryland Franklin Square Grover Cleveland Europe Democratic Party Missus Higgins McGuiness Pige Washington Bayard Baltimore United States Edward Atkinson Massachusetts Hill

Digging for Missing Gold Fails in Montreal Cellar

Inspector Watts and a Boston detective search Joseph Fowle's former Boston candy store cellar on St James street for 8000 dollars in gold. They dig all day but find no money. Search to continue tomorrow at Fowle's uptown store and boarding house at 108 Mansfield street. Boston officers depart tomorrow night.

Montreal Que Watts Boston Joseph Fowle St. James Street Fowle Mansfield Street

The Wife at Hollis Street Theatre and More

The schedule lists matinees and evening shows across Boston venues including Hollis Street Theatre The Wife at 2 and 7 45 Boston Museum Little Lord Fauntleroy A Hole in the Ground Nadjy Lady of Lyons Love's Sacrifice Nickelodeon Court Street with Museum and stage offerings Howard Athenaum Variety and burlesque Cyclorama Battle of Gettysburg Grand Opera House Alone in London All shows have specified afternoon and evening times with multiple venues offering matinees this day.

Hollis Street Boston Museum Lord Fauntleroy Park Theatre Globe Theatre Court Street Howard Athenaum

Carpets and Real Estate Auctions Schedule Readied

Today listing shows Leonard & Co. auctioning carpets at 3 p.m. Samuel Hatch & Co. handle real estate at 12 m. on Thursday. C. T. Walker conducts the horses auction at 10:30 a.m. Local buyers await opportunities.

Leonard & Co Samuel Hatch & Co C. T. Walker

Atherton Kelsey marriage at Clinton New York

At St James Church Clinton New York on October 17 Peter Lee Atherton of Louisville Kentucky wed Mary Goodenow eldest daughter of Professor A P Kelsey of Hamilton College In Clinton. Assisted by Rev Charles Craik of Louisville and Rev Oliver Qwen of Clinton.

Obituary notices list local deaths across several towns

In this city and surrounding areas many residents are reported deceased. Notable entries include Maggie Dooley of Somerville at Oct 23, Caroline Gray Grammer of Woburn at Oct 23, Harris Heminway aged 79 in this city on Oct 23, Martha E Hooton aged 20 of Milton on Oct 22, William H Hull aged 73 at Haverhill on Oct 22, Lewis W Mann of Milton N H on Oct 20, Charles H Peirce aged 78 of Heights at Oct 23 with funeral at Union Church Oct 25.

Harris R. Heminway Hooton Milton Martha E Robert T. Hooton Howe Kansas City Clara B. Howe Andrews Howe Arlington Mass Hull William H. Hull Ute AL Milt N.H

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