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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1888

Page

2

United States and Canada union idea echoes in Senate debate

In a Senate session marked by debate over imperial tendencies and the future of Canada, discussions centered on a possible peaceful policy to unite Canada and the United States under shared autonomy. Officers examined Sherman’s broad proposals while analysts noted Republican support for or against the president’s message amid foreign relations concerns.

Canada United States Fathers of the Republic Rio Grande Arctic Ocean Morgan Sherman United Brats Great Britain Senate Mr. Sherman Stewart Mr.Jones Arkansas J. Morgan Turpie House Department of Agriculture Agriculture Weather Bureau Signal Corps Butler Palant Plumb Dawes Bate Hawley Call Blair Platt Alabama Committee On Foreign Affairs

Reward for discovery of yellow fever cause proposed

Washington report says Mr. Barnes of Georgia introduced a bill offering a reward of 100000 dollars to any person who will discover the true cause or germ of yellow fever or a certain practical mode of preventing, destroying, or modifying it. Referred. Also notes a conference on the interstate commerce law and coverage of sundry civil appropriation debates with remarks by Mr. Cannon and Mr. Forney.

Washngton Barnes Georgia Forney Alabama Payson Illinois Cannon Arthur Cleveland Treasury House Wall Street Missouri

Democrats vow Randall nomination and play to victory

A House conference report on tariff policy stirs bitter reactions as Samuel J. Randall is nominated for the Democratic convention. Speakers predict Democratic gains in November, while discussions on the new library and St Clair Flats canal rules proceed before a Democratic caucus at ten this evening.

Samuel J. Randall O'Neill Pennsylvania O’neill Missouri Tr. O'Neill Barnes Mr. Henderson Iowa Henderson Maine Orewton Vermont Oregon Payson Illinois Kelley Congress Secretary of War St. Clair Flats

Public Bequests From Massachusetts Wills

The will of James E. Gale of Haverhill provides a trust for his wife with an annual $2500 from income. After her death $15,000 goes to Haverhill Public Library trustees to accumulate to $20,000 for costly books and art for a reference collection. Other bequests include $3000 to Masonic groups for a free bed at Haverhill Hospital, $1000 to the Benevolent Society, $500 to the Children's Aid Society, and $500 to the Old Ladies' Home. Edward B. Otheman of Chelsea leaves estates to Missionary Society of the M E Church and other church-related funds. Additional estates go to the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn and to the New England Educational Society. C. Butler of Boston leaves $1000 to the Baptist Home Union Society for freedmen, $1000 to the Baptist Missionary Union, and $1000 to Newton Theological Seminary for poor students.

James E. Gale Haverhill Haverhillublic Library Bec Haverhill Hospital Benevolent Society of Children’s Aid Society of Old Ladies’ Home Edward B. Otheman Chelsea Hanover Street Missionary Society of the M. EB. Church Foreign Missions China, Japan India M. E. Church Essex Street Methodist Episcopal Hospital Brooklyn N. Y Anthony Lace Boston New England Educational Society

Boy Denies Post Office Letter Theft Charge

Joseph Greenfield, 14, appeared before United States Commissioner Hallett yesterday on a charge of taking a letter from a post office box at Oak and Washington streets. The letter allegedly protruded from the box and was retrieved by Greenfield, witnessed by a nearby newsstand proprietor to whom he gave the letter. He denied the accusation and was bound over in 600 to the present term of the United States District Court.

Joseph Greenfield United States Hallett Oak Washington Streets Greenfield United States District Court

Canada Backing Down A Canadian shift on fishery policy hints at union with U S

Montreal reports that Canada's Macdonald cabinet shows conciliation over the fishery dispute, signaling a possible policy shift away from retaliation. The piece argues the government fears retaliation, notes canal tolls and reciprocity debates, and suggests Sir John Macdonald may seek a political coup to avoid New York tariffs. It cites Ottawa and Montreal papers praising mutual waterways equality and warns Ontario and Northwest merchants face hardship if retaliation proceeds.

Montreal Macdonald Henchman Congress Downing Street Privy Council Canada Canadian Fishery Department Republic Erastus Wimans States Sir John Cleveland Manly Mark ‘Tapleys America Montreal Gazette John Macdonald United States Lake Superior Ottawa Free Press Finaneco Inland Revenue Commissioner St. Lawrence John Chariton M.P Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Northwest Maritime Provinces I T Fisheries Tupper Foster

Daniel Webster on tariffs and manufacturing policy in 1820

Daniel Webster argues against protective tariffs linking them to domestic industry and warns they threaten national happiness and equal opportunity. He warns of a clash between agricultural and manufacturing interests, favors broad based revenue, and cautions that manufacturing concentrates capital and weakens individual independence. He cites moral and social risks, compares England, and urges keeping manufacturing limited to preserve liberty and equality.

Webster Congress House of Representatives Washington Europe England Glasgow Scotland Yellowstone Rock Mountains New England

Two Wins For Detroit And Boston In Twin Bill

Detroit and Boston split a twin bill at Detroit with Boston winning the first game 2-0 after Beatin allowed few runs and the Red Sox aided by errors. In the second, Sanders shut down Chicago as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6-4 with a late rally. At Pittsburg, New York edged the Pirates 7-4 as the Giants rallied in the eighth inning. Washington defeated Indianapolis 7-3 behind Wilmot and Burdick with Seery and Bassett contributing steals.

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Local Produce Show Winners List Garden Varieties and Rankings

A list of prize results from a local horticultural event detailing standings across numerous vegetables and varieties. Winners include growers like W. H. Teel, J. F. Reynolds, G. Hill, and C. N. Brackett with second and third place allocations for cauliflowers celery lettuce and more, reflecting community competition results.

C. N. Brackett Excelsior P.G. Hanson Rhode Island Horace Eaton William Christie E. J. Coolidge George Hill George F. Stone Isaac E. Coburn Acme C. E. Grant N. Brackett J. B. Moore & Son Emery P. G. Hanson E. Coburn Paragon G. W. Goddard Cardinal C. N. Brackett G. F. Stone J. E. Coburn A. Learned Itermediate W. W. Rawson J. Fillebrown Parsnips C. A. Learned

Old South Lecture Concludes With Towle Topic

Mr. George M. Towle presents the final Old South lecture this afternoon on Lafayette and the two revolutions he witnessed. A public school chorus directed by H. E. Holt will sing in the event.

George M. Towle H. E. Holt

Baseball Scores From City Stadiums

In Cincinnati the Athletics lost 6 to 1 at Cincinnati-Cincinnatis. Kansas Citys defeated Cleve lands 11 to 3 at Kansas City. St. Louis-St. Louis beat Baltimores 15 to 5. Louisvilles won 4 to 3 against Brooklyn at Louisville-Brooklyns.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Athletics Kansas City Kansas Citys Clevelands St. Louis Baltimores Louisville Brooklyns Louisvilles

Exhibition of Fruit at Horticultural Hall Opens

Massachusetts Horticultural Society begins its annual display of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The lower hall hosts grapes and apples while the upper contains potted plants and cut flowers. Rare tropicals from Harvard garden, including a mango and blue gum tree, enhance the show. Awards are announced by committee chair Joseph H. Woodford with multiple winners led by William Martin and Thomas Clark across varieties such as greenhouse plants, caladiums, adiantums, crotons, and orchids.

Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Horticultural Society Harvard Botanic Garden Committee On Joseph H. Woodford William Martin Thomas Clark J. H. White F. B. Hayes Charles W. Stone O. A. Learned George F. Stone W. W. Rawson W. Christie CG. N. Brackett W. H. Teel Clark J. B. Moore G. W. Goddard G. F. Stone Francis B. Hayes Danvers C. A. Learned J. B. Moore & Son George Hill Portugal George Stone Hubbard Samuel Hartwell J. Coolidge John Fillebrown P.G. Hanson Marblehead B. Lancaster P. G. Hanson Marrow As Learned P. G

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