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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1888

Page

8

Salem Hears Russell On Tariff and Free Raw Material

Salem rally at Mechanics Hall features William E. Russell John W. Corcoran and Lawrence E. McKay in a heated tariff fight. Russell argues for Mills bill free raw material and lower taxes while attacking Republican leaders Hoar Lodge and Long. Beverly rally mirrors Salem with Russell amplifying tariff critique and Roads for Congress support.

Salem Mechanics’ Hall William E. Russell John W. Corcoran Lawrence E. MeKay Essex Essex House Lafayette Brass Band Cleveland and Thurman Battalion Russell Samuel Roads, Jr Hoar Mr. Robinson Cabot Lodge Senator Hoar New England Great Iron Boston Republican Party Oar Cleveland Car. Sgange Rpublicans Arthur McCulloch Rpublican Lodge Mr. Long Long Robert M. Morse, Jr Eppisuse Newland Tighter Phil Mr. Long Corcoran Goulding Thurman Mellay Beverly Octon Specta Lefavour Opera House Daniel Foster Jonas H. French Roads Congress

Debate on tariffs at Faneuil Hall fuels protectionist hype

In a crowded Faneuil Hall gathering, Senator Hoar, H J Pettifer, Treasurer Beard, and Elijah A. Morse argued for protectionism, contrasting with free trade. Hoar praised tariffs for Massachusetts factories, warned against Mills bill, and highlighted wage and price effects along with import drawbacks.

Pettifer Harvard Beard Senator Hoar Geu Elijah A. Morse Canton Ireland Danna Democratic Harrison Hoar Beard and

Tariff Reform Rally In Arlington Endorses Higginson Hoar

Arlington tariff reformers greeted Colonel Higginson as their congressional candidate and Sherman Hoar as his ally at a Dodge’s Hall gathering presided by Samuel H. Smith. Hoar attacked Republican tariff claims and praised Cleveland era tax relief while Higginson defended tariff reform and cited his record on suffrage, public schools, library land grants, and worker protections.

Arlington Higginson Congress Sherman Hoar Samuel H. Smith New Tariff Reform Club Dodge Grover Gleveland Abraham Lincoln Waltham Grover Cleveland General Banks Hoar Boston Boston Journal Colonel Higginson Mr. Hoar Boston Public Library Cambridge Joseph H. Walker Colege William Everett Walker Dr. Everett Miss Cleveland Kingdom of Heaven John A. Andrew

Rand Avery Company Creditors Meet At Kilby Street

The first meeting of Rand Avery Company creditors was held at 2 PM in the office of John C. Paige. Nathaniel J. Bradlee was chosen chairman with E. H. Palmer as secretary. Mr. Dickinson outlined the assign ment and urged a committee to investigate. The expert Piper reported assets including plant, notes, accounts receivable, cash, merchandise, and Rand Avery Supply Company stock.

Rand Avery Company John C. Paige Kilby Street M. F. Dickson Nathaniel J. Bradlee E. H. Palmer Dickinson Bradlee Mr. Bradlee Ab & Better Henry A. Piper Lineisneese Rand Avery Supply

Free Hospital for Women Reports Bright Annual Meeting

The annual meeting at No 22 Mt Vernon Street featured elected officers and a robust report. Trustees George Dexter president Alfred Rodman treasurer Nathaniel Walker secretary Henry W. Daniel and others served on medical and consulting staff. The secretary noted a record year with more patients treated and more operations performed, while the treasurer showed a substantial asset position and a large payment to Rand Avery & Co. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday at 2 PM at the Parker House with a creditors committee appointed to review Rand Avery Company matters.

Mt. Vernon Street The Free Hospital For Women George Dexter Alfred Rodman Nathaniel UV. Walker Henry W. Daniel William H. Baker Grant Walker Edwin H. Sampson Joseph W. Woods H. Davenport Charles P. Long M.D C. C. Stannard C. P. Strong J. B. Swift Arthur W. Clark W. EF. Whitney D. H. Storer A.D. Sinclair

New Boston Detective Agency Formed by Wiggin and Ham

Two veteran Boston detectives E D Wiggin and John F Ham form a new agency with offices in the Globe building. Wiggin, formerly senior partner at Wiggin Wood, leaves to partner with Ham. both men long served as chief and officer in Boston’s detective force and bring twenty years of experience and notable case work. The venture has strong backing from local authorities.

Boston Messrs E. D. Wiggin John F. Ham Globe Wiggin Wiggin & Wood Mr. Ham

Robbery of Boston Chicago Mail Pouch Uncovered

A mail pouch sent from Boston to Chicago was cut open en route, with only first and fourth class matter taken. The theft likely occurred between Albany and Cleveland and involved an insider. Sixty seven packages were in the pouch, money amount not large, according to the post office inspector.

Boston Chicago Stevenson Kidder Albany Cleveland Weston

Root and Shoe Buyers in Town Trade Show Totals

A long list of buyers and firms from across the country travels to select shoes and boots. Names include Farnham Gramling Kiser Perry, Farnum Henderson, McMillan, Hinkle, Dixon, Stern, Richardson, Bainbridge, Grieb, Akin, Blasland, Einstein, Mackey, Schafer, Noyen, Jacobs, and many others representing cities from New York to Savannah.

Root and Shoe Farnham Jd R Gramling Gramling, Spalding & Ga S Everett MC &Jf Kiser & Co Addison Atlanta Tre Birmingham Ala H W Perry Perry-Mason Shoe Co Bloomington Ill Smith Winghamton M Istown Lester & Co Chattanooga Tenn G Velmig M Henderson C M Henderson Chicago C Co Secale O—Amm Dallas Tex J Howell Howell Bros B& 58 Co Dubuque Sears Evansville Ind B Hinkle Hinkle Nisbet & Co Treansville G L Dixon Dixon, Mackey & Co Gallipolis H Andrews J Dages & Co Galveston F Breath PJ Willis & Bro A Blum L & H Blum Grand Rapids Mich C Bertsch Rindge, Bertsch & Co Indianapolis W K Hendricks Hendricks & Cooper Knoxville J A Henson Haynes, Henson & E Culter Miller, Culter & Co FE McMillan McMillan, Hazen & Co Weaver & Co Mansfield M Weaver Maysville H Means Memphis B Goodbar E J Carrington Goodbar Love & Co Minneapolis Minn B Hefflefinger North Star Boot and Shoe Company Minna Kilbourne Kilbourne B&8 Co Ad. Montgomery A Stern Stern & Co Nashville Murray Murray, Dibrell & Co Aadraile Tenn J B Richardson Richardson Brosto Senvile, Tenn Kk S Bainbridge Grieb Grieb & Sons Portland Akin Akin, Selling & Co Quincy Blasland Blasland & Co Savannah Einstein Einstein's Sons Sedalia Mackey St Louis J H Schafer Schafer, Swarts & Co B Lindsley Orr & Li Co W C Stribling Tennent Stribling Eli Shoe Co Iy Joseph W Noyen Noyes, Norman & Co San Francisco Cal R Jacobs Davis, Haber & Co Towanda Penn J_ B C D Humphrey Humphrey Bros Tracy Toledo O—H Egrey Bor E McCoy Vance-Hughes Shoe Wilmington A French GR French & Sons Ndsley

Superior Court session details and dockets

The Oct 25 First Session lists cases of Mira Beals versus Augustin Thompson for slander in writing tied to a $20,000 claim and Ellen Maloney versus Caroline Wood for personal injuries from a defective privy floor. Numerous cases, parties, and attorneys follow, with sessions across First to Fourth under Judges Mason Hammond Dunbar and Barker.

Superior Court Mason Mira Beals Augustin Thompson R. M. Morse R. M Jr F. A. Dearborn J. Hunt J. C. Kimball P. L. Keating Samuel Hoar Mailoney- Wood McWilliams Hig Giles Kingsbury Drew Vy Boston Lynen Quincy M.c.s.co Leclair Water- Bean House Harris Quincy M Chase Harriman

Superior Court Hears Liquor Cases On October 25

In the Superior Criminal Court session led by Dewey Jd the docket focused on liquor offenses. Most defendants pleaded guilty with fines and bonds typical for the venue. Richard Black was fined 50 dollars plus costs and Charles W Cottrell was held in 400 dollars for future examination. The Peter J Rouke case remained unfinished.

Richard Black Charles W. Cottrell Peter J. Rouke

Superior Court Docket Briefs Noted for Oct 26 Sessions

Middlesex County court listings show judges and case pairs including Phipps Hawes, Crow Lawrence, and Lawrence acted on October 25 for the October 26 schedule with multiple dockets such as 8015 Prehert vy 8130 Crow vy, 8477 Phipps vy Hawes, and 0016 Same v Same.

Lowell defendants in Middlesex court face color of law breaks

Superior Court records from Middlesex on Oct 26 show Eric Ham and Charles Thurston both of Lowell receiving sentences for breaking and entering. John O'Brien and Robert S Hanna of Cambridge awarded two year terms. Patrick Cooligan of Marlboro to two years and six months for larceny from person. Join Lapierre of Lowell nine months for breaking and entering. Daniel Cahill of Lowell assault with a knife and $100 fine with six months more if unpaid. Mary E Spiers and Ellen Casey of Lowell two year reform residency for larceny. Peter Costello of Lowell breaking and entering. Augustus Blanchette and Sansville of Marlboro receive eleven months each for breaking and entering.

Superior Criminal Court Middlesex County Ericham C. J. Charles Thurston Lowell House of Correction John O'Brien Robert S. Hanna Cambridge Patrick Cooligan Marlboro Join Lapierre Daniel Cahill Mary E. Spiers Ellen Casey Peter Costello Massachusetts Reformatory Sansville Augustus Blanchette

Massachusetts Federation of Labor Elects New Officers

At the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Labor per capita tax was set at 2 cents monthly. Two speakers, English and German, to be engaged for each city. A three member committee to revise the constitution. Officers elected: Henry Abrams president. vice presidents Charles E. Tatro and F. H. Brown. secretary James J. Beigvin. treasurer George W. Clarke. trustees Slessrs. Krech Brown and Bolio, forming the executive council with officers. Joseph Levy named delegate to the St Louis convention in December. The session adjourned after installation.

Faneuil Hall Home Market Club United States George F. Hoar H. J. Pettifer America Beard Elijah A. Morse Home Market Bob Southworth Republican State Committee Senator Hoar Pettifer Benjamin Harrison House of Representatives Senate Confederate Congress Texas Tennessee Arkansas Kentucky Georgia West Virginia Massachusetts Ohio Mr. Hoar Hoar Boston Great Britain Germany Allison Committee of Finance Washington Statesman Republican Party Senator Sloar Southbridge England Lia Workingman Garrison Europe St. Paul Austria American Federation of Labor Wilkins Henry Abrams Charles E. Tatro F. H. Brown James J. Beig Vin George W. Clarke Slessrs. Krech

Baggage Master Returns Home After Old Colony Crash

Albion Sanborn, baggage master blamed for the Old Colony wreck at Howland's, reached Boston by walking from the scene. He later met at Kneeland street with J. C. Sanborn and said a switch was thrown in the excitement. No criminal steps expected. discharge likely.

Albion Sanborn Old Colony Howland Boston Kneeland Street J. C. Sanborn Gage

Where to Go for the Winter Tourists Advised

Messrs E A Adams Co at 115 State street Boston offer travel info for foreign voyages including Azores West Indies and European ports. A bark loading at Constitution wharf will sail for the Azores early next month with cabin passengers and a surgeon. Adams Co are general agents of White Star line to Liverpool and Red Star line to the Continent with low rates to England or Antwerp.

Messrs. E. A. Adams & Co State Street Boston Azores West Indies Constitution Wharf Messrs. Adams & Co White Star Line Liverpool

Tufts College Notes Football Opens Class Games

The Tufts College class football game yesterday afternoon between ’89 and ’91 ended 2 to 0 after an early safety by Eighty-nine. Powell and Durkee starred in a close, exciting contest. The article also notes the class of ’92 elected officers including J. Peterson as president and H. C. Carter as secretary and treasurer, with managers named for football and baseball.

Tufts College Powell Durkee J. Peterson Weymouth Mass H. C. Carter Springfield L. G. Williams Nottingham N. H C. D. Cushing Bethel A. E

Lasters Protective Union Convention Debates Amendments

The Lasters Protective Union convention met yesterday forenoon to hear the committee on amendments to the constitution. The afternoon session was given to the committee on the state of the order.

Lasters’ Protective Union The

Salesman Hurt in Fall at Lincoln Street Store

Sam H. Elder, a travelling salesman for a New Bedford house, was badly injured yesterday afternoon after slipping on the steps outside No 55 Lincoln street. He struck his face and has been unconscious since. He was taken to City Hospital.

Sam H. Elder New Bedford Lincoln Street City Hospital

Farnum Brought to Boston on Forgery Charge

In Municipal Court H. G. Farnum, arrested in North Adams, waived examination and was held for trial in Superior Court for forging the name of Whitten Burdett Young to checks of 10 75 and 35 dollars.

Farnum Boston H. G. Farnum North Adams Whitten, Burdett & Young

Beacons and Tremont Corner Offers Tableware Sale

Houghton and Dutton advertise a wide selection of imported tableware at unusually low prices. The corner of Beacon and Tremont streets is the display and purchase point. The notice highlights attractive bargains for thoughtful meals spoiled by indifferent service.

Houghton & Dutton Beacon and Tremont Streets

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senator Wear Congressman Leng Boston Common Council Robinson Ward 283 Common Council Committee On Public Institutions Fraser Nunan Reed Shaw Murphy Gove Cushing Cit South State Board of Harbor and Land Commissoners Boston Common Committee On Water Committee On Public Library Public Library Humboldt Avenue Crawford Street Walnut Avenue Committee On Finance Nel Higginson Mr. Sherman Hoar Colo Alanateciivcees Hennes Gort- Garg Rand Avery & Co Dana Sos Eeeernrereeeer Siand Avery Supply Pany &l Paleseeerrrees Seersseeserese Eese Eers Pavadio, Paeesseerstesener Ggg Ae J. B. Miller A. H. Rice Rice, Kendall & Co William A. Russell Russell Paper Company J. Rh. Carter Carter, Rice & Co Shattuck G. H. Morrill & Co J. M. Fitsworth C. Potter, Jr., & Co New York Parker House John R. Cart Pany Charles Dickens Cholsshax Putz Barnard Tially Pickens Apley Pickwick Oliver Twist Italy Nicholas Nicklepy Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Doimbey David Coppefield Bleak House Little Dorrit Express Post Estes Ee Laurat Washington Street Oop Egid South Franklin Park Lynn Frank Lin Park Ss. W.cee H. A. Fuller B. G. Woodbrino J. J. Bowen Ch. m. Chevalita C. C. Mayberry H. G. Albert O.S. Roberts Kate R Alvah Merrill M. Lady Tassell H. Taylor Jerome Z. W. Haight Pollock Ed Bowen D. D Seiseee R .M. Dodge Alexander Boy Henry Pove N. J. Stone Oss Goodyear Goodyear & McKay Sewing Machine Co Summer St Boston, Pie Hammond Sybel W. Weld Thomas Brooks Same Andrew A. Meyer George H. Monroe William Griswold Charles E. Weld Hyde Park Avenue West Roxbury J. G. Keyes J. G. Cotter C. F. Jenney Gillinger Hane Ring Lehan Martine Kimball Moore Valda Tabraham Boston & Prov Ranielli Caterino Boston G. . Co McLeod Hale Howard Gibson Crosby Thomas Wyman Johnson Knelz Luud O’conor Norton A—Barker, J Darrell City of Deutsch Pratt Bradley Abbott Dunbar Mary Dealy William Muller Somerville C. H. Hudson Curtis Abbott J. G. Holt Joshua Brothers Levi P. Farrel Aintt Dorchester Avenue Fourth Street I. R. Clark C. Pratt Joseph Bennett Brothers Fernald Eddy Coffin Cunningham Cur Reinstein E. & A. Mudge Shoe Company Edward Hutchinson Henry J. Vinal W. S. Clarke Joseph L. Jefferson Bedford Street Alta Mining Company of H. Price Collier Hingham Young Men’s Christian Union Brooklyn N. Y First Unitarian Society Frances Hodgson Burnett Lord Fauntleroy Boston Museum Deweey Federation OF Labor Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Tufts College Notes Aking PowvyEx CO Wall St Paris Baxer & CO Dorchester
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