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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1888

Page

2

Quarantine Practices and Yellow Fever Notes at Boston Harbor

Inspectors Cogswell and Dr. Shay rigorously examine arriving vessels before any person or article disembarks. Suspected cases are isolated and treated, ships disinfected, and quarantine kept until no contagion remains. Yellow fever records show only three historical footholds, with current watchfulness and daily health reports maintaining safety.

Cogswell T. B. Shay Galloupe’s Island Hamilton Florida Gailonpe’s Island Hospital Durgin Boston Turner Fund For the Relief Jacksonville Nathaniel Webster Gloucester Sarah B. Ferryplace Salem James B. Ayer Ash Spawiding & Co D. Davenport W. R. Manierre Chicago Miss Lennox New York City Laura Norcross Grenville H. Norcross A.T. Turner, Jr John Foster Iikaseenaseeen Jacob C. Rogers

Announcement of New Theory and Publications From Publishers

The article lists forthcoming works and authors including E. D. Cope on gender and government, Cassell & Co. releases such as The Astonishing History of Troy Town, and George Edgar Montgomery’s contributions to American Magazine. It highlights a miniature cyclopedia by W. L. Cowles, introductions by Charles DeKay, and a wave of new titles from Putnam's series. Moses King Corporation plans city handbooks and guides, with hundreds of volumes announced and distributed from 87 Boylston.

E. D. Cope Popular Science Monthly Cope Cassell & Co Troy Town American Magazine George Edgar Montgomery Montgomery New York Times W. L. Cowles Charles DeKay Messrs. Putnam David A. Wells Henry J. Philpott Free Trader’s Guide R. R. Bowker John H. Allen United States Frederick H. Wines International Record of Charities and Correction James Platt David G. Croly Virgil Henry Hamilton Moses King Moses King Corporation Kin Boston King Boylston

Patchwork Interstate Commerce Bill Passes House

Washington Sept 13 The House approved a revised interstate commerce bill with changes from the Senate and added duties for the commission. A notable amendment by General Grosvenor would restrict petroleum shipments in tank cars to wooden packages, a move seen as anti monopoly but unlikely Senate support. Senator Cullom plans non-concurrence and a conference, while leaders warn some amendments could threaten passage. The bill's effective date remains debated with the China treaty condition and a vote on Blair's reconsideration set for tomorrow.

Washineton j/Spectan House Senate Interstate Commerce Commission General Grosvenor Ohio Friends of the Bil Cullom Crisp Georgia China Sherman Blair

Platt Pushes Inquiry Into Copper Syndicate Power

In Washington on Sept 13 Senator Platt asked a finance committee inquiry into whether a foreign copper syndicate controls U S production and has raised prices. Debate notes the Paris based group may own three years of world copper supply and seek a 12 year U S purchase.

Washington Platt Committee On Finance United States Mr. George Paris London Hoarns Standard Oil Company Thetandard Oil Company Massachusetts Ohio Payne Whitney Navy Hoar George Mr. Jones Nevada Senate Pacific Coast West Democratic Party Jones Pacific Slope South California Blair Butler Morgan Saulsbury Harris Committee On Foreign Relations Mr. Blair

House Debates Interstate Commerce Amendments and Oklahoma Bill

Washington September 13 members debate extending sundry civil appropriations to Oct 1. Anderson Iowa proposes concurrent state jurisdiction and a unified Walicem Classification for rates due by Jan 1, 1889. Grosvenor Ohio backs restriction on tank cars and oil dispatch with free carriage for certain packaging. House passes amended interstate commerce bill and tolls plan under state control. Oklahoma bill debate resumes as quorum gaps trigger call of the House. Sowden Pennsylvania urges leaves of absence revocation amid public service remarks.

Washineton Forney Alabama House Senate Anderson Iowa United States Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas Grosvenor Ohio Wilson Minnesota Committee On Commerce Congress Commerce Committee Oklahoma Springer Ilinois Sowden Pennsylvania

Funeral of William B Wood at Commonwealth Avenue

The funeral of William B Wood was held at his No 38 Commonwealth Avenue residence yesterday afternoon. Distinguished attendees included Senator W P Frye Congressman Leopold Morse ex Governor Alexander H Rice ex Mayor Lincoln and many business leaders from Merchants Association Commercial Club and local mills. Rev Dr Reven Thomas of Brookline conducted brief services noting the mourner’s past loss and Wood’s valued traits as a benefactor and thinker. The interment followed at Mt Auburn with a low cortege and pallbearers led by J G Abbott W P Frye W A Russell Nathaniel Cushing and others.

No. 38 Commonwealth Avenue William B. Wood W. P. Frye United States Maine Leopold Morse Alexander H. Rice Lincoln Messrs C. M. Clapp Asa P. Potter Dexter J. G. Abbott W. A. Russell B. F. Guild Nathaniel Cushing T. Crocker Stephen B. Simonds Jerome Jones Charles Storrow E. B. Wilson Thomas Mack J. M. Graham E. B. Tait B. K. Moore Dana Estes Walter Potter John Laighton William Whitman W. L. Chase John L. Bremer Stanton Blake Dr. Francis Brookline President Chamberlain Suncook Mills G. E. Towne William Aspinwall William Hill Richardson, Hill & Co Charles O. Fisher Jonathan A. Lane N. W. Farley J.J. Henry E. W. Kinsley Eben D. Jordan Herbert Ingalls Thomas L. Jenks Judge Harmon Herbert J Potter, Lowell & Co Asso- See Irm Reven Thomas Hey Ruggles Street Thomas Dr. Thomas Wood Mt. Auburn Cemetery Mt. Auburn cemetery, accompanied by a_ low C. T. Crocker

The Copper Trust and Political Allegations Debated

A Journal despatch argues the so called copper trust is politics free, citing Democrats and Republicans alike in copper sales with France. It quotes figures like Thomas F Mason and Henry Wichards and notes Salem events including a Harrison Morton parade plan and a Cogswell Zouaves split.

L. Smith Franklin, Atlantic and National Accessvie Thomas F. Mason Quincy Mining Company John Stanton Joseph E. Gay Central Allouez and Atlantic Western Union Telegraph Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Cleveland Henry Wichards Atlas Bank Republican Flambeau Club Salem Harrison and Morton Juvenis Republican Cogswell Zouaves

Anti Free Trade Meeting In South Boston Held

A public gathering under the Anti Free Trade League of Massachusetts convened in Spellman Hall South Boston with packed attendance, mainly Irish Americans and no Democrats. Speakers warned that free trade would harm workers, while proposing an anti tariff club and noting Mills bill connections to landlordism in Ireland, with observations by Beard Conlon Johnson O Neil Larken among others.

Anti-Free Trade League of Massachusetts Spellman Hall Boston Edmund ‘Stacey Antitariff Club Alanson W. Beard P. J. Conlon Ireland Warren Johnson England P.O’ Neil Larken Cleveland Morrison New York

Undervaluation blamed on twenty five year Republican rule

Collector Saltonstall voices strong critique of undervaluation in the Republican platform. He cites decades of fraud at the New York port, harming honest importers and manufacturers, and urges higher duties to curb evils. He notes recent removals at the New York Custom House and praises Boston’s safeguards and integrity of Boston merchants.

Saltonstall New York Resent Republican Party New York Custom House Boston United States

Political notes drum up Democratic rally and club meetings

General Hazard Stevens Harvey N Shepard and Josiah Quincy will address the Revere Democrats tonight. The Lodge Club meets next Tuesday at the Waverley House with Congressman Lodge to speak and a banquet served. The Bay State Club gathers Saturday at the Revere House with William E Russell and associates on the Massachusetts State ticket. Maine Governor candidate William L Putnam and Vermont Governor candidate S Shurtleff will attend. Annual meeting at 1 and dinner at 2. Abington Republicans form a campaign club with Otis W Soule as president and Henry B Peirce and Albert Whitmarsh as vice presidents.

General Hazard Stevens Harvey N. Shepard Josiah Quincy Revere Henry Cabot Lodge Waverley House Congressman Lodge Bay State Club Revere House William E. Russell Massachusetts William L. Putnam Maine

Floods Ravage Mexico Nation Trigger Aid Appeals

Reports from City of Mexico detail severe flood damage across Arizaba Vera Cruz and surrounding areas. Forty four drownings, substantial crop and property losses, and widespread suffering prompt immediate aid campaigns and appeals to President Diaz and state governors. Collections and relief shipments are under way as rains persist.

City Mexico Arizaba Vera Cruz Medellin Diaz

Affairs in Hayti

Hayti reports say after General Salomon fell on August 10 General Boisrond Carral was asked to maintain order. A provisional seven member government was elected at Port-au-Prince on August 24. Decree dissolves chambers and calls for a constitutional assembly to meet September 10 to revise the constitution and elect a President. Public order remains steady and business is brisk.

Hayti Stephen Preston Salomon Boisrond Carral Northwest Port-au-Prince Messrs Seide Thelemaque Legitime E. Claude Hypolite N. Starnaud Archin Chefs de

Bicycle Tournament Heralds Charter Oak Park Event

Hartrorp Conn Sept 13 The inter national bicycle tournament opened at Charter Oak Park amid a NW wind hindering records. Winners include E A Tucker Meriden in 3 02 for one mile novice W A Rowe Lynn Mass professional in 2 50 4 Temple second Knapp third. Ludwig Foster Dominates several events while Temple challenges Rowe to a 1000 winner take all race with 100 forfeit set with Bicycling World.

W. W. Windle West Millbury Mass Ludwig Foster Rover W. E. Crist Washington F. T. Reed Hartford Columbia Cycle Club F. B. Covel Knapp Crocker Rowe Temple Fred Forster Brown E. A. Tucker Ludwig Forster

Probate citation and administration notices for Massachusetts estate

In Middlesex Suffolk and Boston notices seek heirs and creditors for Daniel Jenkins and Patrick Keating estates. Judges require appearance on the fourth Tuesday of September to show cause regarding a $2500 claim. Executors Wilbur Jenkins must be served and published in the Boston Post for three weeks. Also Patrick J. Corridon estate matter noted with Thomas Dean as administrator calling for claims and payments.

Commonwealth OF Patrick M. Keating Joseph Newhall Boston Suffolk Sant Court David Jenkins Cambridge Middlesex Boston Post Grovet M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler Register Patrick J. Corridon Moston Thomas Dean Adinr George A. Blaney Paine Georce M. Brooks A. H. Tyler Andrew J. Browne Oder Emeline A. Randall Loston Post Joan W. McKim Elijah George Massachiolj Setts Massachussetts William H. Gallagher Jail County Emma C. Gallagher Hoston Post Hoston Joan W. McK Flijah George Levi Whitney James B. Richardson Said Cour Elijah Glorge Biassach Essex Frederic H. Radlee Nahant Josiah Bradlee Frederic W. Bradlee Frederic Stone William Mino Salem George White J.T. Mahoney Charles A. Welch Emery A. Hibbard Axel Dearborn Joan W. Moki William Minot James K. Bradlee Frederic H. Bradlee John W. McKim, Esquire William Bassett Henry M. White Commonwealth Avenue Gloucester Fairfield Streets Gloucester Street Comonwealth Avenue Hengile Bassett Sail Bassett Home Savings Bank Mary A. Marcus Said Avenue T. F. Currier Atty High St Pemberton Sq

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Mr. Platt William Bb. Wood Business and Politics Copper Trust Augustus H. Wright William S. O’brien George A. Beal John W. Sproul Herbert A. Beal J. W. Kennington Charles A. Cushman Clifford Ramsdell Eli H. Holt Thomas F. Giles Seth Hunt Colonel French Senator Roads J. R. Huntington Amesury New York Sun Charter Oak Park Wilhelmin Eriese John C. H. Riesi Oston Alice Timney James Lee Joshua E. Hadlock Charles Hadlock ROYAL Royal Bakine Powder Co Wall St. Bens Gideon Beck & Son Tremont Street THE Commonwealth Hotel Washington St Geldowsky Springfield Street Atwood & Weld Sears Building Roslindale Bradtford Estate Roslindale Station R. Knights & CO Main St Cambridgeport Massach Tisetts Philander Ames Stoneham Said Commonwealths OF Commonwealth OF Massachussetts Daniel Doane Linden Place Brooks Street Sores Washington Street L. Foster Morse Warren Street Sale Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue Eforatio Harris & Coo., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street William H. Murphy Henry J. Weil Wits Dorchester Whitman Beck Wheatland Avenue Miller Street Kilton Street Cheorge W. Leverett Richards & CO Progate Notices Daniel Doherty Jane Doherty
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