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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1888

Page

8

Blaine Speaks in Maine on Tariff Policy for Maine

Thousands greet James G Blaine in South Briarwick Maine as he argues protectionist tariffs bolster wages and Maine industries He cites Mills bill impact on wood pulp and paper firms Warren Co rebuttal and a dramatic Arkansas style landlord anecdote to illustrate political risks in New England votes.

South Brerwick Maine Blaine Kennebunk Biddeford Dover Exeter Rochester New Hampshire Lawrence Massachusetts Academy Grounds Old Orchard Walter C. Burleigh John H. Burleigh Congress Burleigh Academy Adam King Maryland R. F E. Frazier Michigan W. H. Downs United States England America Europe Cleveland New England Canada Portland Argus S. D. Warren & Co Boston Cumberland Mills Warren National House of Representatives Washington Ways and Means Committee Sean Not Pees Warren & Co D. Warren & Co Tey Ireland Ent Warren & Company

Maine rally foresees Harrison victory urged by Blaine

A political meeting emphasizes Maine as a pivotal September vote in the national contest. Speakers praise tariff protection and labor interests while urging immediate action, with Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton framed as beneficiaries. Blaine plans further appearances after leaving the grounds.

Warren & Company Boston Maine Adam King Maryland Robert Frazier Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Vermont Benjamin Harrison Levi P. Morton New Hampshire Adam E. King R. F E. Frazier Blaine Augusta Rockland Damariscotta

Electric street cars Stir Debate For West End Petition

The West End street railway petition for an electric overhead system faced strong remonstrance over potential real estate damage along Boylston West Chester Park and Beacon streets. The board backed a public hearing and recommended to forward the matter after studying the Sprague system used in Salem and Crescent Beach.

West End_ street railway Board of Aldermen Boylston Street West Chester Park Beacon Street Boston Richmond Sprague West End Company Salem Crescent Beach Great Ocean Pier Atlantic House City Hall The Willows Essex Street

Tennis Tournament at Lenox Ends With Shaw Victory

Lenox Sept 6 tennis tournament concludes with P. H. Shaw winning the singles and Sears and Shaw taking the doubles. Shaw defeats Glyn 5-7 6-0 8-6 5-2. Shaw and Sears best Fowler and Worthington 6-3 9-7 6-1. Second singles prize goes to Glyn over leyer 0-6 6-1 6-2. Prizes include a silver-tipped claret jug for doubles and a dressing case and silver flask for singles, from Tiffany New York.

Lenox P. H. Shaw Sears Shaw Lenox Club Glyn Fowler Worthington Leyer Tiffany New York

Palmer strike ends as mills reopen in Palmer

The Palmer Carpet Company works ended a strike today in Palmer. Mills have resumed activity. President Dewey restored the old price of 50 cents per yard but refused to reinstate Broderick, the discharged weaver.

Palmer Palmer Carpet Company Dewey Broderick

Chinese Exclusion Bill Delayed by Quorum Gap

Washington September 6 The Chinese exclusion bill faced delay as a quorum failed and was later expected to reconvene. Mr Hoar offered a resolution urging the President to share communications with Britain over treatment of American citizens. Debate touched on treaty status, presidential action, and party disputes, with a unanimous vote postponed to tomorrow and the Senate adjourning at 5:40.

Washington Hoar Senate Great Britain West Sherman Legation Stewart Platt Congress Executive Department Gray Mr. Mitchell Mr. Morgan Pacific Slope California Alabama Morgan Mitchell Yeas Ohio

Odd Fellows Excursion Leaves Lowell for Los Angeles

A party of ninety two members of the Odd Fellows departed from Lowell for Los Angeles aboard four Pullman cars named San Benito Clebourne Coconino and Queen City. The journey includes stops in Montreal Niagara Falls Chicago Kansas City and Santa Fe route with receptions along the way and a session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Los Angeles September 17 to 20. Distinguished attendees include F. E. Merriman R. B. Gifford William M. Hill C. A. Jewell Hiram Hill Truman Smith J. A. Glidden W. Taber Gilbert Robbins W. W. Henry and S. W. Manning who will guide the party to Los Angeles.

Lowell Odd Fellows Los Angeles Cal San Benito Maine California Clebourne Coconino Queen City Boston Chicago Montreal Niagara Falls Kansas City Wichita la Junta Santa Fe Sovereign Grand Lodge Order F. E. Merriman R. B. Gifford Salem William M. Hill C. A. Jewell Plymouth N. H Hiram Hill Manchester Truman Smith Pittsfield J. A. Glidden Dover N. E W. Taber New Bedford Mass Gilbert ¥. Robbins Providence R. L W. W. Henry Burlington W. Manning New England Washington Street

Eastern Club Plans Special Keel Yacht Race and Prizes

The Eastern Yacht Club regatta committee inaugurates a special keel yacht race for 25 to 80 feet waterline, open to Corinthian and Beverly clubs, to start after the forty-footers in the Sept 14 main race with prizes of 50 and 25 dollars. The Marblehead Rock start will replace Half-way Rock, and the course will be shorter than standard courses.

The Eastern Yacht Club Corinthian Beverly Clubs Marblehead Rock Corinthian Yacht Club Beverly Newport R. L Alice Mathews Seennee Marion Amelia Eeneree Pte Fis A Io Wales Ahgco O'S Eee Veenne Annie Pere Bessie Trixie Lizzie Eure Marblehead Pleon Yacht Club Corinthian Point

House Debates Retaliation Bill Over Canadian Treaty Losses

The House resumes debate on a retaliation bill with Mr. Scott of Pennsylvania asserting the 1871 treaty shifted $72,000,000 to Canada over eighteen years. He argues 75 percent of New England fishermen were non-American and cites testimony on fisheries and the Edmunds bill’s potential non-intercourse. Adjournment followed at 6:10 PM.

Washtneron House McCreary Kentucky Scott Pennsylvania Canada United States Treasury Alabama Edmunds Senate Ford Investigation Committee New England Montgomery The Department Cogswell Massachusetts Baird Manning

Fitchburg Accident Report Shelved by Railroad Board

Railroad commissioners will not issue a formal public report on the July Fitchburg station accident where piles shifted. They will not address the incident in their forthcoming annual review.

Fitchburg Nct

Opening of the Schools Prompts Suit Purchases

Anxious parents seek outfits for children as the opening of the schools approaches. The wise shopper visits 5 itz Bros. & Mark at 508 Washington Street for a full line of suits ready for the new term.

Itz Bros. & Mark Washington Street

Weekly Post highlights Mills Quincy speeches and state convention notes

The Weekly Post out this morning offers full reports of Mr Mills and Mr Quincy speeches at Fremont Temple, coverage of the Democratic State convention in Springfield Mass, plus lumber fraud notes in Maine, Butler inconsistencies, weekly editorials, chess notes, market reviews, vessel lists in port, and more. Lent post paid for $1 a year. best weekly paper for the price in New England.

Weekly Post Mills Quincy Fremont Temple Springfield Mass Maine Butler Taverner New England

Detroit Defeats Chicago as Errors Costly in Early Game

Detroit easily over Chicago as fielding miscues tilt the game. Getzein steadies after rough prior outing, while Anson releases Borders and Mains. Attendance 8000. Other notes: Indianapolis beats Pittsburgh 8 to 1 after Burdick’s solid pitching. Bechley hits a homer for Indianapolis.

Curiaco Detroits Krock Chicago Getzein Anson

Other Games Highlights From City Matchups

In Worcester Worcester s venue results show 35 Portsmouths and 2 in Baltimore Baltimore. Philadelphia Athletics beat Kansas Citys 4 to 3 while Cleveland Clevelands posted 3. Cincinnatis faced Manchester Manchesters with 4 to 3 and Lowells 3 against Manchester.

Worcester Worcesters Portsmouths Cleveland Clevelands Cincinnatis Manchester Manchesters Lowells

Dog bite complaint ends without warrant

Mrs. Kelly of Boston street South Boston says her ten year old son Joseph was bitten by a dog. She sought a warrant for owner Charles Smith of 834 Second street. Judge Fallon denied the warrant saying the dog’s habit of biting people was not proven.

Spacious suites with baths at the Revere House hotel

The Revere House offers spacious and elegant suites featuring private baths. Guests can expect refined accommodations with comfortable layouts and traditional hotel amenities.

Revere House

Merchants Week plans advance for Sept 24 to Oct 9

Merchants Week committee met at the Chamber of Commerce to broaden support and finalize arrangements for the September 24 to October 9 fortnight. George Hutchinson chaired as invitations and pledges pour in, with about 22 000 invitations issued and 154 pledges totaling 1540.00. Railway half fares for merchants and families are arranged for New England and Ontario routes, with multiple hotel rate concessions and weekly grand receptions planned at venues in Boston.

Chamber of Commerce George Hutchinson New England New York Hutchinson Boston Merchants’ Association Grocers’ Association Fruit and Produce Exchange Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Point of Pines Music Hall Mechanics’ Hall Tremont Temple

Wentworth Starved Claim Denied by Sheriff O'Brien

Sheriff O'Brien labeled J B Wentworth's charge of being kept in Charles Street jail for 78 hours without food as absolutely false. He said Wentworth refused meals offered after 6:30 am and noted the jail steward Hibbard, in place 25 years, would not allow anyone to suffer. Wentworth allegedly accused the jailer of starving him but later admitted fault.

J. B. Wentworth Charles Street O’brien Tea Post Mr. Wentworth Wentworth Hibbard

Lease Deals Signal Boston Safe Deposit Growth on Tremont Street

Boston Safe Deposit Company and Parker Bros. lease the Noyes Cobb building at 127 Tremont and secure a full building lease at 10 000 a year. They also lease the entire basement of the New England Mutual Life Insurance building. Numerous property sales follow, including Temple Street estate to Thomas M. Smith for 10000 and several Appleton and Cortes Street transfers. Building permits issued for multiple city sites, from factories to dwellings and apartment houses, across Congress, Cobb, West Brookline, Washington, and other streets.

Parker Bros Winter Street Noyes, Cobb & Co Tremont Street Boston Safe Deposit Company New England Mutual Life Insurance Ambrose H. White Temple Street Thomas M. Smith Sarah S. Southers Appleton Street M. F. Hodges Samuel Wyzanski J. Gerack Cortes Street Asa W. Hedge Edward Spence Mary A. Morse H. Wyzanski Lowell Street South Boston Paul A. Garey B. A. McMorrow Dorchester Street Boston Electric Light Company Congress Street J. H Adams Cobb Street Mayo K. KR. Hevin Palmer Heirs West Brookline Street G. H. Steves T. O. Lawrence Washington Street South May Street Boston Heating Company Atlantic Avenue Peter Graffam Caledonia Street Huntington Avenue Clark & Leo Philadelphia & Boston Fire Brick Company Medford Street G. W. Horton Waumbeck Street Humboldt Street M. §. Cassidy B. Dolan Heath Avenue Heath Street T. P. de Neil J. Dolan Paris Street T. Irving James Galligan Winship Street

G W Simmons Co Uniforms Servicing Railroads and Firms

G W Simmons Co at 32 44 North Street prides itself on supplying a vast range of uniform suits to railroads corporations telegraph companies hotels and other entities. The firm highlights steady orders and visible evidence of quality through repeated commissions from diverse clients.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Boston and Sub-Treasury audit wraps up with all clear

Washington treasury officials finished the examination of funds at the Boston Sub-Treasury under Aldrich. The review, ongoing since August 27, found everything correct. Nearby, five new parochial schools are opening in the Boston area with capacities from four hundred to nine hundred students. A fire department detail escorted Pittsfield delegates to a convention in Boston. Edson street in Dorchester becomes a private way. A street opening petition from the Workingmen's Building Association covers Centre to Creighton. The New England Harness Manufacturers' Association met with light attendance, delaying further discussion. Early Boston & Albany trains ran late after an inward freight derailment near Brighton, injuring no one.

United States Aldrich Boston Sub-Treasury Washington United States Treasury St. Rose’s School Chelsea Hyde Park Waltham Arlington Watertown Creighton Street Roxbury New England Harness Manufacturers’ Association Boston Hall Boston & Albany Brighton

Will Goes Forth To Liberty Reverend Davis Freed

The Rev William F Davis completes a 36 day remission of incarceration and is released from Charles Street jail by order of Chief Justice Parmenter. Sheriff O'Brien will escort him from City Hall today to Music Hall where he will speak Sunday at 8 p.m. under the American Reformation Society, with admission now free.

William F. Davis Charles Street Parmenter O’brien Davis Hotel de Ville Music Hall American Reformation Society

Guests Registered At Hotels List Of Names Read

A column lists 1500 hotel guests with names and cities such as Parker J L Cody from Cleveland W Vaughn from Philadelphia E D Comstock New York and Miss Purviana Otis Erickson Adams from Washington Mrs E Bailey Miss L B Clapp Saratoga and others including Tremont Colonel and Mrs Marshall London W H Beck Washington Paulet Ducler c Paris James W Wortz New York and more. The compiled roster covers guests from multiple cities including London Ottawa Boston Chicago and St Louis with several couples and individuals noted.

Parker’s Josephine L. Cody Cleveland J. &. Vaughn Philadelphia E. D. Comstock New York Purviana Otis Washington J. W. Norton Kansas City E. J. Swan Minneapolis Dr. Gottheimer Berlin Hudson E. Bridge St.Louis H. B. Kirkwood Henry Capern London Edward Bowley Crawford Charles Lane Halifax C. R. Wright W. 8. Bigelow, Troy, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. FR. Adams Chattanooga W. S. Phelan Oakland Cal A. Garland Santa Barbara H. B. Angell San Francisco E. Long Hillhuet Que. Revere C. J. Tuck Winnipeg F. E. Williams Denver Col William R. Sanger Robert W. Davis Florida Lewis

Funerals of a Day Marked by Local Tributes

Funeral services were held yesterday for several Boston figures. George N. Bigelow was honored at Mt. Auburn Chapel with hat shop closings in respect. James H. Trasher, a noted Odd Fellow, was laid to rest at Mt. Hope after services at the Church of the Disciples. Daniel J. Shea, a Boston lawyer and paving commissioner, had private then public services, with burial at Calvary. John H. Walsh’s funeral from St. Columbkille’s included a solemn high mass by Rev. S. J. Rossi and burial in Malden.

George N. Bigelow Mt. Auburn Chapel James H. Trasher The Odd Fellows Church of the Disciples corner _ Brookline Warren Avenue Samuel B. Crufts Mt. Hope Cemetery Daniel J. Shea Boston St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Calvary Cemetery John H. Walsh St. Columbkinle’s Church

Hospitalized William Warren Recovers From Illness

Mr. William Warren rests quietly after a recent illness that left him excitable but improving. Dr. William Ingalls declines to disclose the disease, noting Warren asked for privacy if his condition became public. The physician remains hopeful for his recovery.

William Warren William Ingalls

Unknown man found dead in closet on Sudbury Street

The body of a man about 40, dark complexion, 150 pounds, in a gray suit and striped shirt was found in a closet at 83 Sudbury Street yesterday morning. No foul play suspected. he apparently suffocated after falling asleep or falling over while doubled up.

Sudbury Street

Music Hall Promenades Opera Program Tonight

The second of the season’s operatic programmes will be presented at the Music Hall promenade tonight with vocalists Georgine Von Janu schowsky Janet Edmondson George W Want and Signor Campanari. The program includes a Spanish vocal waltz by Lacome arias from Der Freischutz and Il Trovatore and the quartet from Rigoletto. The Temple Quartet performs again on Saturday evening.

Music Hall Promenade Georgine von Januschowsky Janet Edmondson George W. Want Signor Campanari Lacome der Freischutz Temple

J. H. Pray, Sons & Co. One stop for lace curtains and more

Parties seeking lace curtains portieres furniture coverings silks and upholstery goods in any combination will find convenience at J. H. Pray, Sons & Co where these items are offered together ensuring harmony of style and use.

J. H. Pray, Sons & Co

Massachusetts Superior Court Injunction Over Club Liquor Nuisance

Petition by ten voters claims 1060 Washington St Boston used by Massachusetts Military Social Club to sell and dispense intoxicating liquors to members, violating statutes and constituting a common nuisance. Building controlled by Taylor, club president Rankin. injunction granted to abate nuisance under 1887 Acts and related statutes. Attorneys: B. B. Johnson for petitioners, M. O. Adams for defendants.

Superior Court G. Barker J. Edwin L. Dudley Henry M. Taylor Washington Street Boston Massachusetts Military Social Club Taylor Sai Club Simon 5Nkin Taylor and Rankin Supreme Court B. B. Johnson M. O. Adams

Assault and Robbery Case Before Municipal Court

In Essex street incident on Labor Day William Lunt reported being robbed of 95 dollars, a watch, and a pocketbook with papers. Harry Hotchkiss and John Smith faced $2000 bail each. Mary O Neill and husband James were held for trial on assault and battery against Nathan Pitanof and his son Victor.

Pargmenter Forsaira Nathan Pitanof Pole Victor

After Vacation Work Begun by Boston YMCA

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association resumed monthly business meetings after a July lapse with fair attendance. President Woodworth presided. Rev Andrew Burrows offered opening prayer. Reports included prison work and a 96‑member intake list. Entertainment plans featured Boston Symphony, Stars, Yale Apollo, and more.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Woodworth Andrew Burrows South Boston Boston Symphony Boston Stars Yale Apollo Pub Charles F. Butler Harvard J. M. Gray

Pain's Brilliant Spectacle at Pompeii Tonight

Pain's Pompeii will be presented tonight along with a brilliant representation of Niagara Falls. The two performances promise a grand, spectacular show with notable theatrical feats and visual effects for the audience.

Pain Niagara Falls

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