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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1888

Page

1

Transatlantic vessel movements and arrivals reported

A compressed list details ships arriving or departing from ports such as Boston Liverpool New York Antwerp Havre Yokohama and London with dates mid September and several vessel names including Rhaetia Victoria and Odin along with origins from New York Glasgow Antwerp and Pensacola noted through September 19. The mosaic of ships shows maritime traffic patterns of the era and port connections across Atlantic and beyond.

Oston Kansas Tiverpool Thal Liverpool Galileo New York Andes Caen Hertha St Nazaire Stag Philadelphia New Scilly Otranto Rhaetia Pele Montegony Saratoga Vera Cruz Havana Athos Edwin Antwerp Marco Aurelio Arcana Glasgow Yokohama Rhynlaid Jons Pate Ae Gibraltar Clintunta Medit Tal Tre Nanaimo San Francisco Theucen Tycho Brahe New Orleans Alaska Lizard Anerly Baltimore Dunkirk Rouen Weser Bremen London Clandeboye Pensacola St Vincent Matthew Kedlington Cardiff Havre Wingates Pillau Welhaven Perth Amboy Stettin Odin Santander Bremena

William Warren in Critical Condition

Condition at 10 oclock last evening remained unchanged, with Warren growing weaker despite the steady vigil. Medical staff report no improvement and keep him under close observation as his family awaits further updates.

William Warren

Arrest of Fred Telfer for stealing a watch

Labor Day arrest of Fred Telfer for stealing a valuable watch reported on page 3. The brief notes the incident amid local crime coverage.

South End Massachusetts Horticultural Society Fred Telfer A. W. Beard John D. Long East Weymouth John L. Sullivan Maine Regiment John A. Andrew Hall Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Masonic Supreme Council Harvard

Tenement Fire Damages Dover Block in New Hampshire

Dover New Hampshire September 19 fire damaged P A Stackpole four story tenement block. Losses totaled 2300 with 600 ins urance remaining. Four tenants affected. Cause unknown. Nearby reports include Spokane Falls incidents wild unrest and arson fears, New Brunswick Presbyterian church fire, Rockland barn blaze, Bris bane Brisbane warehouses fire, and Montreal toy store blaze with multiple casualties.

Dover N.H P. A. Stackpole Spokane Fallls W. T Eueras New Brunswick N. J First Presbyterian Rockland John Hobert Hingham Street Lennon Brisbane Queensland Eagie Street Brown's Barker’s Montreal Que W.H. Desperas A. J. Plamondin A. Timcott Clothiers

Lumber Company Seeks Extension After Bank Mortgage

The St Michael s Jay Lumber Company of Toronto has suspended payment and seeks an extension. The delay stems from overextending at the defunct Central Bank with a mortgage on its plant that fell due yesterday. Assets and liabilities remain undetermined.

Toronto Ont St. Michael's Jay Lumber Company Central Bank

Postal Service Boss Jackson and Clerk Chapman Dismissed

New York on September 19 Postmaster General Dickinson removed R C Jackson superintendent of the railway mail service New York division and his clerk E L Chapman. Jackson has served twenty five years and Chapman forty years in the postal service.

New York R. C. Jackson Railway Mail Service New York Division E. L. Chapman Dickinson Jackson Mr. Chapman

Unionist Policy Conference at Bradford Highlights Tory Unity

London reports a Radical Unionists conference in Bradford with Lord Hartington praising the unionist record against home rule. Chamberlain warned the Liberal rupture would likely not heal, defending Irish policy and evictions while pledging to uphold law, order, and minority protections in Ireland.

London Bradford Lord Hartington England Ireland Chamberlain Liberal Party Gladstonians National League

Barttelot reports Tippoo Tib's broken faith delays Congo expedition

Major Barttelot writes to the Emin Bey relief committee on June 4 detailing Tippoo Tib's failure to deliver the promised SOC men, supplying only 400, hindering logistics. He notes stores loss, carrier shortfalls, and Tippoo Tib's reluctance, yet praises European officers and asserts the expedition will proceed. He doubts Stanley is dead but lacks news, plans to press on toward Wadelai if needed.

London Barttelot Emin Bey Relief Committee Tippoo Tib Tippoo ‘Tib Tippoo ‘Ib Stanley Wadelai Min Jameson Lippoo Congo

Bulgarian Threats Press Balkan Autonomy Demand

The Svoboda threatens that if the Porte does not relieve Bulgarians in Macedonia from Greek clergy rule and grant autonomy under the Berlin treaty, yielding administration to Bulgaria, the Eastern question will be reopened.

Soria Svoboda Porte Macedonia Berlin Bulgaria

German Gendarme Found Dead Near French Frontier

The body of a German gendarme with a bullet wound to the head was found in a thicket about thirty metres from the frontier. It is believed he was shot by German smugglers and their victim was moved into French territory.

St. John’s N. F Newfoundland Dominion Bradford Cuba Paris

Parnell Subscription and Military Changes Abroad

London reports total subscriptions to fund Mr Parnell's Times litigation reaching 15000 dollars. Also that Henry James and Attorney General Webster may represent the Times before the Parnell inquiry. Berlin announces many military changes with General Pape and General Meerschidt assuming key commands. Emperor William ends maneuvers and departs. Moscow says Tolstoi plans retirement with Ostrowsky or Mannasseine to succeed. Venice notes authors' copyright may include translation rights and Berne convention urged. Constantinople states Turkey refuses to sanction Red Sea protocol appended to Suez treaty.

London Walter Barttelot Major Barttelot Africa Parnell The Times Webster Henry James Bern Berlin Pape Marken Brandenburg Meerschidt General Pape William Lubert Alstock Moscow Count Tolstoi M. Ostrowsky M. Mannasserie M. Mannasseiie Veniox International Literary and Artistic Congress Congress United States Constantinople Turkey Red Sea Ape Suez

Forged Quotations and Walker Reply to Winter

Joseph H. Walker responds to G. Winter regarding circulated quotations in the Home Market Club dispute. He insists on verification or withdrawal of the extracts and notes that he will forward the matter to Mr Radclyffe for confirmation, while distancing himself from deceptive campaign tactics. Walker also says he will send the letter to the press and cites concerns about tariff positions and British press influence.

Worcester Sorean Joseph H. Walker G. Winter Charles George Winter Glenwood Mass Great Britain Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Cleveland Ithurmen Home Market Club Boston Herald Radclyffe J. H. Walker

Prohibitionists and Republicans Nominate in New Hampshire

In Woopsville Grafton county Prohibitionists nominate Berry Sears Briggs Drury Pennock Clarke Palmer Hayes. They warn a strong Republican showing could beat them amid opposition to a radical pro whiskey platform. In Dover Strafford county Republicans nominate Walker Pierce Pinkham Tompkins Hayes Demeritt Rowe Kiam. In Wotriro no, Democrats nominate Frank K. Hobbs of Ossipes for Senator.

Woopsville N. H Sprcta Grafton County John C. Berry Plymouth Dexter C. Sears Oxford Fred Briggs Bristol Arthurr. Drury Easton George W. Pennock Lisbon Boris Clarke Campton Frederick B. Palmer Lyme A. H. Hayes Littleton Thas Dover N. Y Strafford County Henry F. Walker Rochester W. S. Pierce Great Falls Alonzo T.pinkham Frank 8. Tompkins James 5. Hayes G. P. Demeritt J. P. Rowe P. C O. Kiam New Durham Wotrirono Frank K. Hobbs Ossipes

Opposed to Confederation Shifts in Newfoundland News

The Colonist reports a large meeting in St John s N F opposing confederation with Canada saying no deputation should be sent to Ottawa and pledging to defend responsible government. Veterans from 1869 attended and vowed defeat of confederation supporters as delegation talks are postponed.

St. John’s N. F Newfoundland Dominion Ottawa Dominion of Canada Sone Confederation United States

United Labor party opens convention at Cooper Union

The New York State convention of the United Labor party met at Cooper Union with Blakeney presiding. McParlin, Cleary, and Wilson were elected temporary officers. Delegates clashed over committee appointments as Cowdery and Dr. Houghton spoke, and the platform urged opposition to the conspiracy law, sympathy for Ireland, and eight hour work, printing electoral tickets with Labor, Democratic, and Republican nominees.

New York United Labor Party Cooper Union Blakeney Dr. McGlynn James Redpath Robert H. Cowdery W. A.T. Wakefield Lawrence J. McParlin Lockport James A. Cleary Jamestown Rufus R. Wilson Elmira McPar Robert H. Cowdrey Houghton Ckeahiy Clancey Kings County Ireland Pierson

Harrison's Busy Day at Public Hearings and Tariff Talk

General Harrison greeted callers from 7:30 AM in Indianapolis and delivered speeches to visiting delegations. He addressed 1,500 attendees from Iroquois County Illinois and La Porte Indiana at University Park, arguing for a protective tariff and warning that low wages and cheaper goods would follow. He also debated surplus funds and bank interactions, urging voters to choose tariffs as protection against public robbery and to reflect on national treasury use.

Pianapolis Harrison Seventh Indiana Cavalry Iroquois County Ill la Porte Ind University Park Randall Republican Party Secretary of the Treasury Grundy County

A Cyclone's Terrible Work on Cuba's Coast

Havana reports from Avisador Commercial describe a cyclone that killed over 1000 on the island with millions in damage to ships, estates, and crops. Sagua losses top $6,000,000, many houses ruined. deaths exceed 100 at Cardenas, and # of fatalities and property losses spread from Caibarien to Matanzas with extensive guano storehouse destruction.

Havana Avisador Commercial Sagua Isabella Caibarien Matanzas Santa Feresa Senor Juan Ona Armonia Mora & Co Flor de Sagna Amezaga & Co Sagna Batabano Consolacion del Sur Cuba Vera Cruz

Yellow fever bulletin reports worsening Jacksonville outbreak

Jacksonville reports 130 new cases and 14 deaths in the past day bringing totals to 13338 cases and 170 deaths. Many new patients are among suburban Negro residents. camps for refugees are prepared as authorities urge relocation for food and safety. aid funds show broad donations from individuals and firms, while a hospital fund request notes $20000 needed for Jacksonville convalescents.

Interstate Commission Burlington & Northern Railroad Whitney Lenox Boston Hunt Albany Jacksonville Fla Hennie Warren John O'Brien Frank Foster Keecelus Richards George Thompson Eliza Mosley Oldfield Frances W. Owlston Mr. Foster East Adams Street H. Gunthall Gainesville Snowden Episcopal Church McClenny Sweeney Western Union Telegraph Company Galveston Morristown Turner Jordan, Marsh & Co Charles Allen S. A. Woods Machine Company Frank Herman & Co John Jeffries & Son Lucy Pearson James H. Carleton Haverhill Charles E. Ware Brattleboro Vieesenecrose Arioch Wentworth Boston Grove Eliot Church Newton Edward Motley Little, Brown & Co Soars Charitable Irish Society of Boston Patrick F. Sullivan Treas- Uebt White & Stickney Pierce & Newcomb Turner Bros Carson & Cook John Zoller E.T. Whitney James Morrison George W. Snow KR. B. Munsey R. Newcomb K. M. Lee Edgar M. Cox George HE. Fuller H. M. Burbank Coftin E. M. Nickerson Friend Otter Kate George Frost Pooia

Russell Addresses Palmer Workingmen A Large Enthusiastic Crowd

Democratic nominees W E Russell W N Osgood and J G Donovan spoke in Palmer on September 19 at Nassawanno House before a crowd estimated around five thousand. Russell urged tariff reform and tax relief for farmers and workers emphasizing lower duties on essential goods and wool from mills.

M. EK. Haradon Massachusetts Belchertown Warren Indian Orchard North Wilbraham Monson Ware Springfield East West Brookfield 8S. L. Ferry Palmer Cleveland and Thurman Club Huntley J. B. Carroll Russell New England Commonwealth National Treasury Cleveland Bridgewater Arthur T. Lyman Robert Bleakie Lyman Charman

Monument Dedicat ed by Survivors of Third Massachusetts Cavalry

A large crowd attended the monument dedication in Wixcrrster Virginia by the survivors of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry. Captain W H Cunningham of Boston presented the monument to Captain Russell Exhio tt. A Boston poem by Captain Grover was read and an address by Colonel David P Murry of Cambridgeport was delivered.

Wixcrrster Third Massachusetts Cavalry National Cemetery Boston Russell ©. Exhiott Grover David P. Murry Cambridgeport

Day at Columbus Law Day Recalls Ohio Bar History

In Columbus Ohio on September 19 lawyers gathered for Law Day at the centennial with Judge Thurman presiding. Letters of regret were read for Chief Justice Fuller and for men of Ohio's early bar era. Thurman delivered a reflective reminiscence of prominent members from the state's formative legal history.

Columbus Judge Thurman Pon Fuller Monersl &Min Harrison Thurman Ta Ley Ohio

Artist traces Hunt mural in New York Assembly chamber

Charles M. Lange traced Hunt murals The Discoverer on the south wall while Flight of Night on the north wall is deemed unsalvageable. Holes for a new ceiling will be cut into the wall and blocks preserved for potential removal to New York or Boston if authorized by legislature. Henry D. Williams represents Boston supporters prepared to fund $5000 for the move.

Axurany N. Y SprcrAt Andrews Charles M. Lange Hunt Lange Smith New York Boston Henry D. Williams Ilill

Liquor Seizure At Boston & Maine Depot

Police seized 135 gallons of bottled pale ale and 65 gallons of bottled London stout at the Boston & Maine freight depot. Curran & Joyce bottlers of Lawrence claim the right to sell in original packages, imported directly from England. Police deny the right and will seek confiscation if court rules permit. test case to be pursued.

Harrison Page Russell Palmer Lawrence United Labor Party Cooper Union New York London Boston & Maine Curran & Joyce England

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