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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1888

Page

2

Strange bedfellows in 1888 political speeches

A Cabot Lodge speech notes that politics makes strange beds as Mr. Lodge and Mr. G revisit 1884 ties to defend their moral temperance platform. They advocate whiskey suppression and distillery placement between church and schoolhouse amid loud applause. Russell closes with a Dem ticket appeal after long attention, with speeches by James A. McUeough and Rev. N. H. Chamberlain.

Cabot Lodge Lodge Mr. G Russell James A. McUeough Boston N. H. Chamberlain East

Young Democrats Active Elections At Boston Club

The September meeting of the Young Men's Democratic Club at its headquarters, presided by Harvey N. Collison, elected sixty eight new full members including Edward F. Reilly and Dennis H. Collins. The group plans continued Monday noon gatherings and seeks campaign help with literature distribution.

Young Men‘s Democratic Club Harvey N. Collison Josiah Quincy

Island Democrats Rally and Flag Raising Dominates Evening

Despite foul weather, Island wards hosted a rousing Democratic rally. The Cleveland and Thurman club displayed banners on Meridian Street, with fireworks and Ninth Regiment Drum and Fife Corps music. Speakers included Palmer, Osgood, Collison, and Swasey urging tariff support and party unity.

Island Democrats Island Cleveland and Thurman Club Cleveland and Thurman Meridian Street Ninth Regiment Drum and Fife Corps Jlyceum Hall Thomas F. Doherty F. Palmer Palmer William W. Osgood Osgood Maine Cleveland Harvey N. Shepard Shepard Harvey N. Collison Democratic Party Collison Republican Party East Loston Scotland Eastle Collinson George R. Swasey Swasey

Political Notes on Candidates and Poll Tax Trends

General C J Paine is floated as a Democratic congressional candidate in the fifth district. Poll tax assessments rise with 473 women last year and an estimated 1450 this year as voting interest grows. Norfolk county GOP meets September 27 in Dedham. Rumor of Senator Samuel Roads Jr seeking the seventh district seat persists. Beverly Democrats nominate delegates for the Newburyport convention. A planned Boston Common grand mass meeting for labor speeches failed due to rain.

C. J. Paine Congress Norfolk County Dedham Samuel Roads, Jr Beverly Newburyport George P. Brown Daniel Foster D. W. Quill George E. Cassavant I. W. Allen P. M. Reardon Grand Massa Boston Common

Diaz Pushes New Extradition Treaty With U S

President Diaz in a Congress message cites U S relations and a July 11 grazing treaty, condemns Mexican officers who crossed to Eagle Pass and Nogales, notes Wiel Abra claims revival, warns of Apache incursion from San Carlos, and urges a broader extradition treaty with the United States.

City of Mexico Diaz Congress United States Eagle Pass Nogales Wiel Abra San Carlos Senate

Irish Gentlemen Defeat St. Paul's in Easy Cricket Victory

Concord Sept 17, an 18 player match pitted St. Paul's School against the Irish Gentlemen. The visitors dominated, winning by 89 and six wickets. Highlight players: J W Hynes scored 41 for Irish. R B Conover, M K Gordon, C H Kenner excelled for St. Paul’s. J Fitzgerald and R S Conover starred with bowling. Umpire J C Knox officiated for the home team.

Concord N.H iSprovau St. Paul’s School J. W. Hynes Fitzgerald Conover J. C. Knox Handford Young America Cricket Club A. W. Hynes J. Fitzgerald I. Kennedy W. Johnston EK. Fitzgerald J.dunn J. Dunn C. J. M. Fiske B. Conover Beate E. Fitzgerald C. Baldwin B Coit B. Morley B. Coit D. F. Gillman D. Cronin Bale Nelecete Clara Giabi Morley J. H. Coit, Jr Ei Foster

Pony Polo at Myopia Hunt Club Ends in Dedham Defeat

At the Myopia Hunt Club grounds on the Gibney farm a pony polo match saw the Myopias blue team defeat the visiting Dedham yellow team. Notable incidents include a foul sending Mr Meyer and Mr Lowell from ponies, injuring Mr Lowell and bruising his face.

Hamiltron Sprcran Myopia Hunt Club Gibney Farm Dedham Myopias Archibald Rogers R. M. Appleton George L. Peabody George L. Meyer 8. D. Warren Percival Lowell F. Maynard W. F. Weld Frank Appleton R. Richardson Mr. Peabody Blues Mr. Meyer Mr. Lowell Meyer Appleton Mr. Fess Mr. Rogers Mr. Fellows

Justice Terry Denies Appeal for Revocation of Sentence

In San Francisco on September 17 David B. Terry former California Supreme Court justice sought to revoke his six month jail term for contempt after assaulting the marshal during the Sharon case in the U S Circuit Court. Justice Field denied the petition and announced the decision today.

San Francisco David Terry Supreme Court of California Jai Justice Field United States Supreme Court Sharon United States Circuit Court

Remarkable West Side Youth Crime Ring Led by 8-Year-Old Captain

In Chicago on September 17 police uncovered a gang of young burglars led by 8-year-old William Morgan with 10-year-old lieutenant William Sullivan and 13-year-old Henry Stackmeyer as general utility man. Morgan was not detained for grand jury action, while Stackmeyer and Sullivan were held in bail and Hopkins fined $50.

Chicaco West Side William Morgan William Sullivan Henry Stackmeyer Hopkins Stackmeyer Sulivan Bale Morgan

Rockaway Man Found Guilty of Mayhem in Brutal Case

New York on September 17 William Bohan of Rockaway was found guilty of mayhem for gouging out his wife's eyes and severely abusing her during their marriage. Mrs Bohan refused to testify. Sentencing will await a (five to fifteen year) term as dictated by law.

New York William Bohan Rockaway

Embezzlement Arrest Of Charlestown Teenager

Special Officers Cogan and Johnson of Division 4 yesterday arrested John S. Morrow aged 17 at his Charlestown home for embezzling 105 dollars from his employer Luther S. Herrick of the Boston Nickel Plate Company at 34 Bowker Street. Morrow collected the amount at various times and did not return it.

Cogan and Johnson Division 4 John S. Morrow Charlestown Luther S. Herrick Boston Nickel Plate Company Bowker Street Morrow

Through Burlington Engines Faced by Brotherhood Refusal

The first Chicago Burlington and Quincy through trains on Wabash tracks reached St Louis but Brotherhood engineers refused to house Burlington engines and local Wabash workers would not clean them. Engines sit mudded on a side track. Non Brotherhood staff sought lodging but were refused, forcing them to stay downtown. If Wabash enforces the housing contract, a strike may follow.

St. Louis Chicago Lurlington Wabash

A White Blackbird at Lynn Theatre a cautious Hoyt debut

The Lynn Proctor's stage opened with Charles Hoyt's A White Blackbird a three act comedy drama set in the South. The company mostly renders mediocrity though Harry Crandall as Jamey Duniston earns applause. William Carroll as Larry and Mrs. Wedderell supply decent moments amid general unevenness and a familiar plot of pretty girl and rival lovers. The audience responded warmly to the performances and the conclusion.

Lynn Charles Hoyt Proctor’s Lynn Theatre Hoyt Harry Crandall Jamey Duniston William Carroll Larry Old Mara H.W. Graham Emerton South John Bradford Helen Emerton Bradford Paul Morrison

Thoroughbred Sale At Central Park Draws Prominent Horsemen

In New York on Sept 17 a major sale at the Central Park riding academy featured many notable horses. Morrissey’s stable sold seventeen horses for 40,150 dollars averaging 2,361 each, including French Park 12,100 Sam Wood 7,700 Miss Cody 2,800 Kaloolah 4,500 and Montana Regent 3,950 among others. Preakness stable sold Fiddler and Student for 1,000 and 800 respectively.

New York Central Park Riding Academy French Park Sam Wood Miss Cody Philip_D Kaloolah Katie O Peg Waftington Locust Banbury Montana M. Maggie J Morrissey Preakness Fiddler Favor Student

Lynn man vanishes leaving $500 debt to local firms

John H Reidel a box toe manufacturer who operated on Almont street has left Lynn leaving about 500 in unpaid accounts to Beale Bros Milton Leather Board Mills and others. D H Murphy holds a 300 mortgage on shop contents. Reidel was seen in New York recently and said he left Lynn for good and may visit Detroit to see his parents.

Lynn Sprcrau John H. Reidell Almont Street Lynnn Beale Bros Milton Reidel New York City Detroit

Swedish brides arrive under dubious marriage scheme

Twenty four young Swedish women landed on the steamer Hekla and were found to have contracted through a matrimonial agency to marry men in the United States, none having met their intended spouses. Castle Garden authorities doubted if the contract immigration law applied and did not detain the women.

New York Castle Garden

Utica Cheese Market Prices Slip Amid Dull Trade

Utica New York September 17 sales show 400 boxes at 7 4 cents 4893 at 7 s cents 12838 at 8 cents 482 at sc 1493 at 4 cents 1488 at 5 ee and 1600 on commission market dull with prices a shade lower Little Falls cheese sales 446 boxes at 7 4 cents 427 at 7 4 cents 2150 at 8 cents 1170 at 8 4 cents 250 on private terms 650 of dairy at 8 9 cents and 990 on commission Thirty packages of creamery butter sold at 2 14 22 cents and 34 packages of dairy at 20 21 cents

Utica N. Y Little Falls

Pillsbury divides 40000 among employees under profit plan

In Minneapolis on September 17 Charles A Pillsbury & Co the world’s largest milling firm completed a distribution of forty thousand dollars to its workers under a profit sharing plan adopted four years ago. No accounts were divided for two years but the last year yielded profit and the firm honors its promise.

Minneapolis, Minn Charles A. Pillsbury & Co

Ashland Switchmen Strike Over Wages Kill Two Engines

At 12 o'clock in Ashland Wisconsin the Central yard switchmen walked off the job demanding 225 to 250 dollars per day. The action halted traffic as two locomotives were reportedly “killed” by the strikers. Six strikers were arrested.

Ashland Wis Central Yard

Letter to the Editor on fishery treaty argument

A Boston resident and Grand Trunk railway representative forwards a clipping from the Gazette of Montreal dated the 13th inst. arguing the Senate’s opposition to the fishery treaty is unfounded and asserts no retaliation is needed for Canada while the modus vivendi remains in effect.

Dair United States Boston Grand Trunk Railway Gazette of Montreal Senate Canada Alfred Charles Fox

Halibut Sale Allowed From U S Fishing Schooner

The Halifax customs reports that the U S fishing schooner Gellard arrived for repairs and supplies under a valid license. The captain sought to sell about 2 1/4 tons of fresh halibut, which the license did not authorize. The minister of marine and fisheries approved the sale to prevent spoilage, but noted it is a special case not a precedent.

Ottawa Halifax United States Gellard Newfoundland

Flurry in tobacco trade prompts Smith Fischel distress

Montreal on September 17 reports a tobacco trade shock as Smith Fischel Co. cigar makers face difficulties. The senior partner is absent. Direct liabilities total about 14,000 with indirect liabilities near 50,000, largely held abroad.

Montreal Smith, Fischel & Co

Fire Record wide U.S. barn, factory, and shop blazes reported

Fires across several towns cause substantial losses. George F. Wolcott’s barn near North Conway with fifty tons of hay eight cows and tools burned, $1500 loss. Rikop Co. saddlery in Papucan $200,000 total, uninsured. Garoga cloth factory destroyed. Belleville and Malden also report major blazes with multi-thousand to six-figure losses. Insurance coverage varies. some losses uninsured or underinsured. Continuous alarms and causes include kerosene lamp explosions and overheated stoves.

North Conway N.H George F. Wolcott Belleville Ont W. A. Hungerford Glen Lewis Canajoharie N. Y Ralph Glasgo Garoga Fulton County Papucan Rikop Saddlery Bailey Ferry Street Connecticut Fire Insurance Company Providence George M. Baker Sabin and Mathewson Keenf, N. H Cheshire Railroad

City marshal seeks pardons for two jailed men in Lynn

Salem county commissioners, urged by Lynn city marshal, consider pardoning McDermott and Michael ONeil for drunkenness. They have previously pardoned once this year and decline to grant another. The marshal may, if desired, remove them under probation officer duties. Everett A. Matthesen and Joseph Drummond confess to breaking and entering and larceny at W. H. Hart’s Emerton street residence. A land deed records transfer from Edward A. Johnson of Boston and others to Henry A. Marks of Bass Neck Nahant for 10000 dollars.

Salem Lynn McDermott Michael O'Neil Everett A. Matthesen Joseph Drummond W. H. Hart Emerton Street Edward A. Johnson Boston Bass Neck Nahant Henry A. Marks

Oarsmen Enter Six Days Road Sculling at Madison Square Garden

New York announces a crowd of rowers including Teemer O Connor Gaudaur Wallace Ross Bubear Lee Hamm Ten Eyck Plaisted Conley McKay and others entered for a six days road sculling race at Madison Square Garden beginning October 7. The event uses a tricycle like machine powered by a rowing apparatus, touted as a new popular form of locomotion and healthful exercise.

New York

Lively Scene at the Produce Exchange in New York

Unfavorable French crop reports sparked activity at the New York produce exchange on Sept 17. December wheat options rose to 1029-16 from 100% on Saturday, with lard held mainly by Fairbanks and the Warrens of Chicago. October and late months gained 40 to 76 points, and 750 tierces of October at 11 cents were sold.

New York Fairbanks Warrens Chicago

Seabury’s Hydronaphthol Soap Advert

An advertised medicinal soap claims to be free from acids and alkalies and highly scented for toilet bath or nursery use. It purports to remove pimples blotches rough skin and eruptions and to cure tetter kingworm eczema and other skin diseases. It also removes dandruff and stops hair loss. Sold by Druggists at 25 cents.

Seabury

Professor Proctor Death Highlights Germ Theory Era

The sudden death of Professor Richard A. Proctor from yellow fever in New York shocks the nation. An anti germanty claim promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the only reliable germ killer, urging readers to avoid imitations and to rely on the product for vitality and protection.

Richard A. Proctor New York Proctor Duffy Daify’s

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