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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1888
Page
1
A furniture description notes the English Hall Stand as expressive and story telling. It exudes stateliness and antiquity with careful design for comfort. Beveled glass, a wide brass hinged seat, and a roomy glove or shoe receptacle sit beneath Antique Oak wood and lacquered brass trim.
A short notice announces an illustrated catalogue offering fine engravings mailed free upon application. The item highlights a promotional mailing from a publisher or dealer.
The immigration investigation committee plans a partial report and will suspend work until after the election. The bulletin lists various political notes including Democratic sentiment on tariff bills and resignations in labor groups, with other city notices and ship arrivals interspersed.
In Dover Maine August 31 Blaine defended his Maine visit, noting trusts flourish under free trade and that U S trusts arise from state rather than federal authority. He cited English and American instances of price fixing and argued the Mills bill has no trust provisions, insisting the tariff bears no blame for trusts and that Democrats avoid direct remedy in Congress.
In Portland Colonel Fellows assailed the Republican tariff record, arguing past promises were broken and Democrats corrected missteps on lands, pensions, the navy, and Mormons. He challenged Republican leaders, cited Morrill and others, and mocked Blaine while praising Democratic shifts. The talk ran until 11 PM amid strong audience reaction.
Ottawa reports a year’s work by the Fisheries Protection Service with 1345 visits to vessels. U S masters complied largely with regulations, cruisers entering ports for supplies shortened delays. One seizure occurred on three mile limit vessels Argonaut and Colonel J. H. French. Several boats were detained for customs infractions. Total service expenditure was 104000 dollars.
Amelie Rives and husband J A Chanler arrived in Washington from Wormley last night and departed this morning for New York. They plan a northern tour visiting relatives, Newport, and Castle Hill with a stop in Europe after December.
President Cleveland and party fished near Eagle Rock Botetourt county and at Jackson in a gala Virginia outing. He greeted large crowds, with the president reportedly catching twenty five bass and narrowly avoiding a shipwreck in rapids. The party, including Colonel Lamont and Commissioner Miller, continued toward Washington after a cordial reception and a serenade at Stavanton station.
About 2000 persons joined General Harrison in a Put-In-Bay demonstration. He arrived by steamer Ganges with Mrs. Harrison and others, was greeted by island leaders, and appeared with ex-Governor Foster who announced he would present the next president. Harrison spoke briefly about national unity, prosperity, and taxation.
In the twenty two mile Larchmont club race the Boston sloop Chiquita beat Banshee by 7m 24s, with Banshee topping VPappoose by 7m 8s and Chiquita also beating Babboon by 6m 30s and Nymph by 2m 50s. Measured times may adjust for corrected results. rivalry and design variety marked the event.
Charles H. Litchman resigns as general secretary of the Knights of Labor after declaring support for Harrison and Morton. He will retire Sept. 8 and has offered his services to the Republican national committee or Massachusetts State committee, aiming to stay active in the fall campaign.
A New York despatch reports Southern farmers seek to circumvent the jute bagging corner by using cotton sheeting and oil bagging alternatives. Insurance men resist but may insure cotton, while cottonseed is moved to oiled paper bags. A Wall Street figure recalls 1867 tactics and predicts the corner may end similarly as prices swing.
New York August 31 report on the Trunk Line Association creates a sensation in railroad circles. Many insiders confirm the leak while some deny it. A majority favors abolishing the association and reducing expenses, arguing the office has been a deadweight for a year.
Orrana Ont Aug 31 The cabinet has not officially acted but officials believe Ottawa will not retaliate if the United States adopts non intercourse toward Canada. This stance would push the U S from Canadian transit trade yet keep its prior share of American traffic.
At Democratic headquarters New York many manufacturing jewellers express strong approval of the Mills bill. Woollen manufacturers, including Peacedale Rhode Island’s Hazard, say the bill will aid the country. Hazard notes freeing carpet wool could revive his carpet mill and let him sell in England. Firms Sheestein Lewis & Bros H Strauss & Sons and Hahlo & Co. also back the wool provision.
Judge Thurman will travel to New York next Wednesday to attend a large Democratic rally at Madison Square Garden as the national committee directs. He plans to return by Sept 7 to Columbus to be in time for the Grand Army encampment week, receiving many letters from veterans planning to pay respects.
Preliminary inquiry into charges of shooting against Day Trafton and Phillipine in the Mrs Howes murder was adjourned to Sept 11. Cromwell Trafton testified his brother appeared cool and asked if he killed the woman, saying it was a pity they did not kill the whole party. Edward Jenkins found rifles and shells near the scene and sighting paths from ambuscade to the river. The belief is strong that the prisoners are guilty.
General B F Butler spoke at Tremont Temple in Boston before a large crowd. The event featured humor and political banter, with notable attendees on stage including ex-officials and local dignitaries. Butler defined tariff terms, opposed protection-only tariffs, and argued for protective measures or direct bounties for key industries like fisheries. The performance drew a packed house and mixed applause as the audience reacted to his remarks and style.
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