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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1890

Page

8

Tariff Reform at Melrose Explodes High Protection Claims

At the Melrose Tariff Reform Club meeting in Town Hall, William Lloyd Garrison and Colonel Hesseltine debated tariff policy, critiquing Republican protectionism and the McKinley bill. Hesseltine condemned inflated prices and trusts, urging voters to oppose excess taxation and defend free trade principles.

Metrosr SrecraAt Melrose Tariff Reform Club William Lloyd Garrison Hesseltine Garrison Blaine United States The New York Tribune Horace Greeley Sherman Hoar Colonel Codman Everett Canada Cobden Club Sir. Blaine Mr. Butterworth Edward L. Pierce L Hare Congress Webster Emerson Lodge John W. Candler Chickering Hall Bosne New England Candler Cadler Attica Coventry Perhans F. 5 Fremont Lincoln Grant Syracuse N. Y

Trefry and Russell at Marblehead rally in tight Massachusetts race

In Marblehead on October 380 the Democratic rally featured William D. Trefry addressing supporters as Auditor candidate and attacking Republican taxation policies. W. E. Russell followed, urging voters to elect Colonel French to Congress and critiquing congressional power and minority suppression.

Trefry Russell Marblehead Sprerau William D. T. Trefry Massachusetts Brillant Young House of Representatives Congress W. E. Russell French

Howe Defends Tariff in Swampscott Meeting

Archibald M. Howe of Boston outlines tariff issues at Swampscott gathering. He argues the McKinley act fails to equalize imports, notes promises of 1888 reform, and claims the bill mainly cuts internal revenue taxes while increasing duties by about four million dollars. Howe singles out Henry Cabot Lodge over election bill support.

Archibald M. Howe Swampscott Boston Howe Henry Cabot Lodge

Steinert & Sons Pianos Offer Finest Grands and Uprights

The Boston firm displays a grand and upright piano selection in Hotel Boylston, Tremont and Boylston streets, featuring Steinway Weber Hardman Gabier Pease and Henning instruments. A wide wood variety and high art finishes accompany a strong year for small grands, with Steinert Hall hosting top tier concerts. Second-hand pianos from leading makers are offered at reductions.

Beethoven Chopin Liszt M. Steinert & Sons Hotel Boylston Pease Henning Steinert & Sons Steinert Hall

Aggressive Worcester Rally Features Brackett and Lobby Debate

In Worcester on October 30 a large crowd gathered at Mechanics Hall as Governor Brackett with Congressman Walker and Greenhalge addressed supporters. The speech heatedly questioned lobby practices and demanded clear remedies, with interjections challenging opponent Russell on definitions and policies.

Worcester Walker Greenhalge

A Ray of Hope From Hood's Sarsaparilla

A Ray of Hope for those bound by scrofula and blood diseases. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to add health and strength to the blood, dissolving disease bonds and freeing the captive.

Hood

Speaker Calls Legislature to Address Lobby Evil

The speaker urged the fall legislature to hear proposals to curb lobby influence. He pledged effort to remedy the lobby evil and praised safeguards beyond statutes, remarking on the character of legislators. Congressman Greenhalge capped the event with jokes and the quorum story.

Greenhalge

Letter invites Brookline debate between candidates

A note left at Mr Candler’s Brookline home on Oct 15 shows no reply yet. The letter dated Oct 14 requests a joint debate in town halls on Oct 31 over the tariff law, inviting Republican candidate for Congress to participate and arrange details if he accepts. Signatories include William H White, D Blakely Hoar, Osborn Howes Jr, Jerome Jones, Charles TY Duncklee.

MR. Candler Brrrooxwwinee John. W. Candler Congress Brookline William H. White D. Blakely Hoar Osborne Howes, Jr Jerome Jones Charles TY. Duncklee

Edward L. Pierces Apology For Misstated Votes

Edward L Pierce issues apology published in Milton October 29 denying McPherson handbook claim that Mr Andrew was absent on fifteen silver bill votes and asking not to misrepresent his voting record He states Andrew declares he was paired on all votes except the last and Pierce offers no further dispute.

Edward L. Pierce Herald and Journal Ward 20 McPherson Andrew House of Representatives

Poll tax cases in Lawrence end in fizzle

Lawrence court case on October 30 involved three prisoners John Long Robert Lindsay and Daniel Sheeran represented by Thomas J. Gargan Colonel John P. Sweeney and Charles A. DeCourcy. Prosecution by C M Bell. Judge Stone ruled warrants legally drawn and granted a continuance until after the election with a new date set for November 8.

Lawrence John Long Robert Lindsay Daniel Sheeran Thomas J. Gargan Boston John P. Sweeney Charles A. DeCourcy C. M. Bell

Illustrated Lecture on Babylon 550 B C at Vassar Aid Society

Harvard professor David G. Lyon spoke to the Boston branch of the Vassar Students Aid Society on the state of learning in Babylon in 550 B C. He discussed hymns, writing, female roles, and a London manuscript law suit between a widow and her brother in law, ending with stereopticon views of Babylon ruins and relics.

David G. Lyon Harvard University Babylon B. C Boston Vassar Students’ Aid Society Lyon Nebuchadnezzar Daniel Paris London Vassar College Sennacherib

Moorfield Storey Lecture Tonight at Harvard Free Wool Club

The Harvard Free Wool Club hosts a public lecture by Moorfield Storey on The Tariff Question of 1890 at Level 11 this evening at 7 30. The club, successor to the Tariff Reform Club, has 130 members with officers and members from the Law School and various class years listed.

Harvard Free Wool Club Moorfield Storey Tariff Reform Club L. McK. Garrison L. S C. L. Schurz J. Hi. Jenkins F. C N. T. Robb L. A. Frothingham J. D. Upton O. G. Villard Calvert Brewer J. B. Eustis

War reminiscences at Music Hall by J Nelson Lewis

Post 200 of the G A R presents an evening in Music Hall with war reminiscences and portraits of heroes. Washington’s Union dream, Fredericksburg heroism, and Gettysburg suffering move the audience. Camp songs by the Ladies’ Schubert Quartette heighten the program. Camp 31, Sons of Veterans, provided an escort of sixty five men under Captain Shehan.

Jonathan J. Nelson Lewis Music Hall G. A. R. Post Washington Union of States Valley Forge Fredericksburg Gettysburg Schubert 5. W. Jamieson Grand Kroeger Piano Kindly Loaned By the George W. Beardsley Piano Company Sons of Veterans Shehan

L. P. HortanpeR Co Showcases Largest Over Coat Display

L. P. HortanpeR & Co announce their largest and most complete assortment of over coats. Styles for young men and boys include Kersey Covert coats Scotch ulsters and reefers. Full line of school and dress suits for older boys and fancy suits for boys just switching to trousers. The Boston store is at 82 83 Boylston Street and Pack Square.

L. P. Hortanper & Co Boston Boyls Pack Square

Arlington rally underscores tariff fight and Confederate Bay State relief

In Arlington Democrats fill Town Hall for a rally urging tariff relief and fair election counts. Speaker Sherman Hoar pledges to defend New England rights against Pennsylvania protections while highlighting the need for honest ballots and local industry relief.

Sherman Hoar O'Neil Jabez Tox Arlington New England Town Hall Samuel H. Smith Fox Fifth District Joseph H. O'Neil Brackett Massachusetts Pennsylvania Congress Lodge Clarkson Hoar Adams O’ Neil Jabez Fox Cambridge Richard P. Hallowell House of Representatives Senate Quay Municipal Reform Association of Hammond Captain Fox Chapman Republican Party Commonwealth Governor Long Colonel Lee General Walker Phillips Brooks Walker Brooks Quay Republicans

Common Council approves funds and inquiries on city offices

The Common Council passed the transfer of 3500 from police funds to pave Lenox street with granite blocks. It adopted orders to report cemetery finances at Mt Hope, to confirm the wire inspector with higher salary, and to seek counsel on charging street users for wire costs. It also directed a library branch at Uphams Corner and up to 25000 for ventilation in schools.

Common Council Lenox Street D. F. Barry Mt. Hope Cemetery Mr. Wise Warn 14 Committee On Cemeteries Rosnosky Ward 16 Board of Aldermen Rosnossy Norris Ward 13 Bowle Griffin Public Library Upham’s Corner Dorchester Finance Committee

Harvard Tennis: Chase Defeats Tallant In Field Match

Harvard tennis on Jarvis field yielded a tame exhibition as Chase outplayed Tallant in straight sets 6 4 6 3. Tallant showed wavering form amid windy, poorly lit conditions while Chase exploited cross court opportunities to secure the title bid.

Harvard Jarvis Field Tallant Chase Lailant Lallant Cuase Chutes Ccdvirtueses Serascemdea Ooo Chas Cee Axsea Sonia Cero Nice Cscs Santieseso

Closing Session of Christian Endeavor Annual Convention

The Christian Endeavor Union held its closing session at the People's Church with a praise service led by Edward Hall. Rev. F. E. Clark and Rev. S. H. Virgin spoke on humanity’s behalf as delegates and visitors totaled about 10,000. Resolutions praised the press and those supporting reorganization. Springfield was chosen as next meeting site. An overflow gathering occurred at the nearby Presbyterian Church.

Christian Endeavor Union People’s Church Edward Hall Conservatory of Music F. E. Clark D.D 5. H. Virgin New York Coun Springfield Presbyterian Church

Beneficiary Association Officers Named at Fruit and Produce Exchange

At a meeting held yesterday the Beneficiary Association of the Fruit and Produce Exchange elected officers. Cyrus Thacher was chosen president with S. H. King as vice president and Warren L. Knox as secretary and Harris S. Dean as treasurer. Board of managers includes Cyrus Thacher S. B. King Warren L. Knox William Butler W. W. Rawson.

May Mazeppa mine shows vast ore in sight at White Pine district

From Laracent Colorado Oct 19 special: The May Mazeppa group in Gunnison county's White Pine district holds extensive lead and silver ore. The May Mazeppa mine and adjoining North Star, Little May and Mazeppa workings yield thousands of tons already shipped to Denver, with ore in sight topping 100000 tons. The ore is lead carbonate and galena, high value for smelters, averaging about 30 percent silver and lead, and the company pays dividends around 12 percent annually.

Laracent Col Boston Post Colorado White Pine Gunnison County Tomichi Creek Sargent Marshall Pass Tomichi'Creek Gunnison Denver Old May Little May North Star May-Mazeppa Miue el Bt May-Mezeppa Company Mar-Mazeppa W. C. Wynkoop Mining Industry Vazeppa Suelers HH. M. Pinkham

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