England's Protection Message At Tremont Temple Draws Small Attendance
An English workman H J Pettifer spoke at Tremont Temple on protectionism and free trade. He argued that free trade lowers purchasing power, warned of a wedge toward socialism, and contrasted wages and living costs in England with U S conditions, while a mixed audience challenged the talk and officials distributed tariff literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Market Club
Tremont Temple
H. J. Pettifer
E. M. McPherson
Ladd
Herbert Radclyffe
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Young Men's Democratic Club
Pettifer
Workman’s Association For Defence of British Industry
England
Cobden Club
France
Belgium
Germany
Lawrence
Lowell
Danvers
London
Henry George
America
Collins
Ireland
Englund
Nathaniel McKay
R. M. Mohr
Massachusetts Tariff Form League
United States
Europe
Emen
Liverpool
West
Russia
The Tariff Debate and Labor Wages Across Nations
The argument questions tariff effects on wages, noting high European tariffs, higher NSW wages vs England, cheaper American copper in London, and price disparities for farming equipment. It asserts tariffs lower labor remuneration, urging careful voting based on reducing taxation rather than party labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tria
Italy
Europe
New South Wales
Australia
England
London
America
Great Britain
GLEAMS OF THOUGHT ON TARIFF AND POLITICS IN BOSTON
A political street commentary in Scollay square features lines attacking free trade and praising protectionism. It frames the 1880s contest between Blaine and Cleveland, debating tariffs, wages, and industrial policy with quotes from contemporary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Scollay Square
Harrison
Blaine
Maine
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ames
Russell
France
Germany
England
Home
Quay
Srill Hunt
TW. R. Morrison
Belgium
Gladstone
America
Cleveland
T. W. Bdigginson
Democratic Party
Carnegie
Bearded Politicians Lead Protectionist Rally in East Wrymovata
In East Wrymovata on September 19, ex-Governor Long and State Treasurer Beard addressed a large crowd at Jackson Square. The event featured a brass band, firework displays, and a heated tariff debate. Beard criticized government purchases from English firms and defended protective tariffs as essential to national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Long
East Wrymovata
Jackson Square
Lovell
Medias Res
Oregon
Harrison
America
Europe
Free Trade Administration
Polk
Buchanan
Washington
Free Trade Party
Protection system fostered jobs and home industries says Long
Mr Long stated that the protective system created diverse employment, leading to the establishment of manufacturing villages and enabling residents to keep money at home, shaping economic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Cogswell and Marden at Danvers in Debates on Protection and Free Trade
Danvers Sept 19 Republicans held a flag raising. General Cogswell spoke in Town Hall arguing for protection of American industries and condemning Democratic free trade. He traced protection to Washington and Jefferson, cited historical crises, and criticized Mills bill. George Marden followed, defining free trade as a relative concept and praising protection for workers and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogswell
Marden
Danvers
Sproran
Town Hall
Republican Party
Democratic Party
France
Germany
Washington
Franklin
Hamilton
Hadison
Monroe
Jefferson
Jackson
Calhoun
Canada
Sir Edward Sullivan
England
Great Britain
George D. Tillman
South Carolina
Senator Brown
Georgia
Democratic Committee
House Committee
Atlantic
George A. Marden
New England
Mills
Lynn Democrats Organizing in Lynn Massachusetts
About thirty prominent Democrats gathered at Earle's café in Central square to form a permanent Lynn Democratic organization. A drafting committee was appointed to prepare a constitution and bylaws and list officers for the next meeting. A second committee will arrange suitable club rooms above Earle's café, with headquarters expected to surpass others in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Democrats
Lynn
SpeciaAx
Earle’s
Central Square
Democrats of
A. F. Newhall
Frank W. Jones
W. R. Whitney
W. A. Marks
E. S. Young
Quincy A. Towns
W. l L. Neagle
Barle
Rally at Wakefield on Cleveland and Thurman ticket
In Wakefield on Sept 19 a rally led by Samuel L. Hamilton and Democratic hosts backed Cleveland and Thurman. Malden Brass Band played as a large crowd gathered near Hunnewell's blocks and a Cleveland and Thurman banner flew. Speakers included Josiah Quincy who urged tariff cuts to reduce revenue excess and curb trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Samue L. Hamilton
Cleveland
Thurman
Malden Brass
Mr. Hamilton
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Henry Cabot Lodge
Charlestown
Quincey
Blaine
Hamilton
E. B. Powers
Malden
J. G. Donovan
Lowell
Donovan
Palmer
Russell
Powers
John W. Corcoran
Tariff Reform Talk At Medford
Medford branch of the British American Association held a largely attended meeting on tariff reform. J H Kerrison argued for reform and criticized JBlaine’s view of English workers, noting wage differences and costs of living between England and America. John D Hardy delivered a long statistical address on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
British-American Association
Messrs
J. H. Kerrison
J. D. Hardy
Kerrison
Jblaine
Blaine
England
Lord Tomnoddy
Home Market Club
America
London
Birmingham
Manchester
Ashton
Boston
Butterworth
John D. Hardy
Roads for Congress in Marblehead as delegation backs Roads
Marblehead on September 19 hosts many distinguished politicians preparing to depart for Newburyport. The Marblehead delegation endorses Senator Roads for Congress and plans to support his nomination. Roads is believed to accept but will not attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROADS
Congress
Marblehead
Newburyport
Senator Roads
Republicans Nominate Local, State and National Figures
The seventh district Republicans nominate George W. Johnson of Brookfield for councillor. Francis W. Rockwell of Pittsfield is renominated in Chester. D B Wesson of Springfield, a pistol maker, is named presidential rector. James H Campbell of Ward 16 is the Suffolk senator nominee, with Irwin Clark of Ward 2 elected to the State committee. Catholic women in Boston hold private meetings to oppose Catholic board members, aiming to match registrations of anti removal supporters. similar meetings planned citywide. Lowell Republicans elect delegates to congressional and senatorial conventions, supporting Halge and Howes respectively. Lawrence delegates align with Merrill for Congress, Jewett for councillor, McAlpine for senator, and Poor for register of deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Johnson
Brookfield
Francis W. Rockwell
Pittsfield
Chester
D. B. Wesson
Springfield
Suffolk
James H. Campbell
Irwin Clark
Boston
Accort
Lowell
Greenhalge
Frank M. Howes
Lawrence
Merrill
Jewett
McAlpine
Register of Deeds
Books and Authors Mentioned in Harper's Weekly Item
Notes discuss Professor Richard Proctor possibly publishing The Moon a Dead World in Harper's Weekly and details of his travel to London. Mentions new editions and forthcoming works by Elam, De Kay, Jessup, Harris, Stimson, Stevenson, Boyesen, and others with publication plans for The Master of Ballantrae and Charity in Scribner's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Proctor
Harper’s Weekly
Florida
Proctor
Westminster Hotel
England
St. James’s Hall
London
Messrs. Lee & Shepard
Elam
Charles de Kay
Ireland
George H. Jessup
RE. W. Kemble
Bishop Harris
Bohlen
Thomas Whittaker
Mr. Stimson
Scribner’s Magazine
Robert Louis Stevenson
Miss Agnes Fairbanks Marries Ashton R Willard in Vermont
Miss Agnes Fairbanks eldest daughter of the late Governor Horace Fairbanks married Ashton R Willard of Boston in a ceremony led by Rev C M Lamson at Johnsbury Vermont. The couple departed to reside on Commonwealth Avenue Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Johnspury
Agnes Fairbanks
Horace Fairbanks
Ashton R. Willard
Boston
C. M. Lamson
Commonwealth Avenue
Hocking Railroad suit ruled for defendants in New York
The $8,000,000 case brought by Hocking Railroad Company against Stevenson Burke and former directors ends in favor of the defendants. Judge Burke notes intent to sue the company for heavy damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hocking Railroad Company
Stevenson Burke
Burke
Great Remedy Endorsed by State Chemist Prof Cutter
Prof William T Cutter, Connecticut State Chemist, praises Duffy's Malt Whiskey as absolutely pure after analyzing numerous samples of whiskey and spirituous drinks. He asserts no disease germ can remain if the remedy is used carefully and constantly, and urges choosing the genuine article for public favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Cutter
Connecticut
Duffy
Veterans Reunion Draws Regiment Chiefs In Boston
A reunion of Civil War veterans from the First Division of the Twenty-fourth Army Corps gathered at John A. Andrew Hall. About 100 or more officers and men from the Eleventh Maine Volunteers and other regiments attended a morning business session, banquet, and speeches by noted veterans. General Butler was unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fourth Army Corps
John A. Andrew
Pennsylvania
W. H. H. Andrews
Boston
J. A. Hill
Andrews
Treasury
John A. Andrew Hall
Henry K. Trumbull
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Harrison ¢ Hume
Tame
Ir. CC
Priosiesport
Massachusetts
Albert Maxfield
New York
Small
Maine Veteran Association
Warren
Twenty
Bb. F. Butler
State House
Free Masons Elect Officers at Boston Meeting
The Masonic supreme council met in Sutton Hall with Sovereign Grand Commander Henry L. Palmer presiding. Officers chosen include Woodbury as lieutenant commander and King as Maine deputy, with Tyler for Vermont and other posts. Woodbury named trustee of the penance fund for seven years. Gardner vacancy filled by Dean. Evening visits to Globe Theatre, session to end next morning. council will not reconvene in Boston for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Supreme Council
United States
Sutton Hall
Masonic Temple
Henry L. Palmer
M. P
Charles Levi Woodbury
P. G
Samuel C. Lawrence
Marquis F. King
Dunois
Wisconsin
Heman Ily
Clinton F. Paige
Lucius KK. Paige
Charles E. McClenachan
Robert EE. Patterson
William R. Higby
George O. Tyler
Guard
Albert P. Moriarty
Rich list of recent arrivals and exclamatory note on Vendome repairs
The passage enumerates numerous guests and residents arriving from cities including Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago New York and London with many paired names such as Miss Me Vicker Mrs. J H MeVicker and Mr. and Mrs. H E Weston. It mentions the Vendome hotel showcasing a colossal soapstone match reservoir crowned by a brass plate and hints it may be the corner stone of a new Public Library. A running anecdote cites the Chicago shoe incident during transport through the Hoosac Tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
W. N. MeVicker
MeVicker
Philadelphia
Gordon P. Paine
Mabel R. Paine
Howell
Clinton P. Paine
Baltimore
Moncure Robinson
Moncure
Robinson
Pregneta
Cae Pee
H. P. Parvaurura
Japan
Y. L. Foo
H. K. Koog
China
M. E. Ingalls
Louis Ingalls
Cincinnati
Vendome
Marshall Field
Field
Chicago
J. H. MeVicker
MeVicker’s Theatre
E. Waller Rathbun
B. T. Searles
Searles
Methuen
Mark Hopkins
New Public Library
Victoria
Thomas
Yocom
Richmond
John M. Hodge
Keokuk
Pliny Jewell
Hartford
Thorndike
C. D
Loston
Hoosac
Adams
Henry Lockwood
Bermuda
J. ¥. Weightman
Malcolm R. Weightman
Aubrey H. Weightman
Joseph H. Penniman
C. B. Hurst
Washington
D. C
Thomas N. Wood
United States Marines
William Phelps
New York
William Henderson
A. M. Whitaker
Providence
A. W. Matthews
Worcester
Parker’s
A. G. Ajungbere
Tockholm
E. G. McConnell
George McConnell
N. J. Bar
Manchester
Drownings In Lake Champlain Sailboat Capsize
Piattspuna New York reports that J R Van Sicklen of Van Sicklen Spaulding Burlington Vermont and a Boston drummer named Wright were drowned in Lake Champlain near PespetoR when their sailboat capsized during an evening outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piattspuna
N. Y
J. R. van Sicklen
van Sicklen & Spaulding
Burlington, Vt
Boston
Wright
Lake Champlain
Pespetor
Tillman Renominated by South Carolina Democrats
Aquntista Ga September 19 The Hon George D Tillman was renominated for Congress by the Democratic convention of the second district after a two weeks session and several hundred ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquntista
George D. Tillman
Second District
South Carolina
Superior Criminal Court Dispositions Sept 19
Judge Sherman presided. Martin Coleman received four years for mayhem in State prison. John Coffee found not guilty of larceny. Mary Baxter larceny verdicts were hung. Charles Goodwin larceny sealed verdict. Frank Follen liquor law violation default entered. William Sullivan idle and disorderly pleaded guilty. Henry Van Beren manslaughter pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Martin Coleman
John Coffee
Mary Baxter
Charles Goodwin
Frank Follen
William Sullivan
Henry van Beren
Superior Court Docket Notes Essex County Boston Injury Suit
Summary of court entries for Sept 19 including May v City of Boston a personal injury case from March 9 1886 with verdict on notice. Marblehead land damages petition Phillips et al. plus listed cases Kenny v Carroll Miller et al v Lynn Electric Co Coughlin v Kelley McAuliffe v Coleman Bray v Hood and Grady v city of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Essex County
Lathrop
May
City of
Boston
Charlotte J. May
Friend Street
C. Sewall
T. M. Babson
Phillips Et al
Marblehead
Ot H. Phillips
Atlantic Avenue
F. L. Evans
W. D. Northend
Saliua
Kenny
Court Continuances In Three Local Cases
In municipal court on Sept 19 Curtis J. presided. Stephen Bennewey of 336 Broadway South Boston faced a butterine sale charge, continued to Sept 28. Edward Overlock waived examination on embezzlement from his employer Johnson on Broad street, case moved to next grand jury term. Fred Telfer’s larceny of a silver watch from Martin O'Brien on Labor Day is continued to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Stephen Bennewey
Broadway
Boston
Edward Overlock
Johnson
Broad Street
Fred Telfer
Martin O’brien
Obituary of Silas Carleton of North Wilmington
Silas Carleton died of paralysis in North Wilmington on the 15th at age 87. He held many trusted roles in his life, earning esteem for integrity in business and public duty. He was descended from noble ancestors including Lord Carleton and Edward Carleton of Beverly, and once served as deputy marshal who arrested F S Sanborn for contempt before the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Carleton
Wilmington
Boston
Mr. Carleton
Lord Carleton
Privy Council
Edward Ill
England
Edward Carleton
Beverly
Massachusetts Bay
Carleton
Senate of
United States
F. 5
Sanborn
John Brown
Maryland
Deaths of Jacob Welch and others in New England
Several obituaries note the deaths of Jacob Welch a Lynn merchant who died in Lee New Hampshire and Deacon Robert W Ames formerly of Boston Needham and Roxbury and Jim Samuel K Whipple a Boston book dealer and Abolitionist. Each notice lists survivors and life summaries with movement between Lynn Boston and New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Welch
Lynn
Lee
N. H
Nottingham
Hill & Bachelder
New Hampshire
Hhe
E. N. Cummings
Deacon Robert W. Ames
Boston
Needham
Mr. Ames
Milford
Roxbury
Jim
Samuel K. Whipple
Ex. Whipple & Co
Newburyport
Whipple
Roslindale Disaster Fund Case Riles Local Court
The Roslindale railroad disaster fund for Mrs Emma Hill stands at just under half of the original 1100 dollars. John Pierce, who holds the funds, has refused to transfer the balance immediately, saying it is not prudent. Judge Hardy of the Municipal Court ruled that the court lacks jurisdiction over the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hill
Roslindale
Boston & Providence
John Pierce
Hill
Hardy
Municipal Court
Mr. Pierce
Eureka Wins Bull Hull Match Race
The Eureka defeated the Coyote in a boat race at Hull yesterday after the Coyote broke her bow sprit around halfway. Start was 2 30 o’clock. The referee was W Lloyd Jeffries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Bull
Coyote
Hull
W. Lloyd Jeffries
Priest At Sullivan's Bedside As Illness Persists
John L. Sullivan remained gravely ill at 9:00 p m with many friends visiting throughout the day. A Catholic priest arrived by team in the early evening and stayed until late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
City notes on bridge closure and street accident report
Charles River bridge to Charlestown is temporarily closed for repairs with the draw rail being strengthened by the superintendent of bridges. William Lewis aged 70 of Salem was seriously injured when struck by a Jen ness and Glove team driven by Edward Grant at Merchants row and South Market street. Steamer Galileo arrived from Hull with stowaway James Thompson, 20, who will be sent back due to lack of means or friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Charlestown
William Lewis
Salem
Jenness & Glove
Edward Grant
Merchants’ Row
South Market Street
Galileo
Hull
Eng
James Thompson
Colored Knights Templars Visit City and State Institutions
The St George Commandery of colored Knights Templars were escorted by a committee from Lewis Hayden Commandery from Hotel Coddington to Phillips Street residence for cordial entertainment. They toured the State House, Navy Yard, receiving ship, and Bunker Hill, then planned to depart for Providence at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Funeral for George H. Davis at Cambridgeport home
The funeral for George H. Davis was held yesterday afternoon at his residence 78 Franklin Street Cambridgeport with Rev. A E White officiating. Delegations from Nonantum Lodge C O F Brighton Knights of Honor and Brighton G A R Post attended. Elaborate floral tributes marked the service and interment followed at Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Davis
Franklin Street
Cambridgeport
A. E. White
First Universalist Church
Nonantum Lodge
Brighton
Knights of Honor
Brighton G. A. R. Post
Evergreen Cemetery
Military Reunion at North Cambridge
The twenty sixth annual reunion of Company A Forty seventh Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers was held at Porters Hotel North Cambridge. Thirty one members attended the business meeting with President C B Stevens presiding. It was voted to hold the next reunion September 19 1889 and the old board of officers was reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cambridge
Massachusetts Volunteers
Porter's Hotel
C. B. Stevens
Pleasant Winter Tour Aboard the Sarah Packet
The bark Sarah arrives with passengers and will reload at once for return to the Azores. Operated by E. A. Adams & Co. A physician accompanies the vessel and tourists seeking a winter resort are invited. Passage may be secured at 115 Staite street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Messrs. E. A. Adams & Co
Azores
Staite Street
Bids Opened for Harvard Bridge Wood Flooring
Proposals to lay the wooden flooring of the Harvard bridge over the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge were opened at City Hall yesterday noon. Bidders include Meinnes & Parker at 24000 dollars, Joshua Shaw at 26539 dollars, Boynton Bros at 28000 dollars, and W H Keyes & Co at 2218020 dollars. Bids reviewed by the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Charles River
Boston
Cambridge
Auction sale offers Boston Symphony seats to public
Frustrated patrons crowded Friday rehearsals as seats for Saturday concerts will be sold at auction. Remaining $12 seats and all $750 seats will be available at regular prices at the box office tomorrow morning after the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thieves at the South End Hit Homes Again
Housebreakers operate in the South End. Mrs. E. A. Baker of 168 West Newton Street reported a break in Tuesday night yielding a diamond bracelet a costly Indian shawl and twenty five yards of silk. An attempt at 201 Tremont Street failed when intruders were frightened away after cutting a rear door panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Baker
West Newton Street
Tremont Street
Funeral of Henry Noyes at Chelsea Home
The funeral for Henry Noyes was held yesterday at 225 Walnut Street Chelsea. Relatives, blue lodges representatives, Palestine Commandery Knights Templars attended. Rev. F W Baldwin of the Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at Woodlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Noyes
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Blue Lodges
Palestine Commandery
Knights ‘Templars
F.W. Baldwin
The
Baptist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
KET Club
MR. Pettifer
Ogswell
Ile
Corcoran
Boston Post
Revere
Bowdoin Square
Boston, Mass
Victor Cycles
Columbus Ave
Tremont St
Ramill
Ure
Wey
Ruggles St
Free Masons
Tillman
Tricycles
Coventry Machinist
Tuttle
Horse Hospital
Hyde Park
Merrimac Street
Hood
Same
Bray
Grady
Colored Knights Templars
Chester HH. Graves & Soms Sela
Draygisia
Paris
Baker's
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
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