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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1886

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Fall and Winter Sales Push at Simmons & Co Boston

This excerpt notes broad efforts to beat records across sports trades and business, with renewed sales aims for the Fall and Winter season. It highlights departments for Boys and Men, ready-made and custom clothing, hats, boots, furnishings, and a Military section. G. W. Simmons & Co. advertises best quality at the lowest price from 52 to 44 North Street, Boston.

G. W. Simmons & CO North Street Boston

Condemned anarchists' new trial motion filed in Chicago

Written motion and eight affidavits seek reversal on grounds of juror bias and trial errors. Reports also note Society figures and theater managers disputing Abbey marriage rumors. Weather, politics, and local notices fill the page with updates from Philadelphia to New Haven.

Chicaco Randall Denker Cole Indianapolis Denise Chicago Grinnel

Powderly to Be Re elected at Knights of Labor Meet

Ex Grand Secretary R D Layton reports that the Richmond Va gathering on October 4 will consider representation reform and state organization. The convention may see 500 delegates for 700000 members as it seeks to curb unwieldy size and delegate power.

SOGOC Chicago Seyabers GL Vhs Knights of Tana Thenarchists

Weather Outlook for New England and Atlantic Coast

The forecast covers twenty four hours from 7 am Wednesday September 20. Expect local rains in New England and eastern New York followed by fair cooler weather. Winds shift to northwest becoming brisk along the coast with cautionary signals ordered for New York New Jersey coast Baltimore Boston Sandy Hook and Norfolk.

Washington New England New York New Jersey Baltimore Boston Sandy Hook Norfolk

Weather Record for Boston Daily Observations

The Boston Daily Weather Report lists humidity readings around 100 percent and dew point 86.0 with a maximum wind gust of 17.0. It records temperatures with a maximum 62.0 and minimum 54.0 degrees, and a 0.42 precipitation figure for the day.

Ather LV Boston Sienan U. S.A P.M Sss Reba Cisesserts Wester Ee

Salem District Court Ends Minor Assault Case

The case involved Ricael J. Meag, Boston police chief, accused of assaulting Jon hUallanan on Cornelius Gaff rey's farm. Meag was discharged after the minimal act was described as merely a hand on the arm and a demand to leave. The forcible entry detainer writ served on Geffrey centers the proceeding.

Salem Ricael J. Meag Danvers Jon hUallanan Boston Callanan Cornelius Gaffrey Geffrey Wse

Missionaries clash over massacre cause in religious dispute

Methodist and Catholic missionaries dispute the cause of a massacre of Christians while the British Foreign Office brands an alleged treaty as a fabrication. Evictions are expected to rise across Ireland and the Bulesha refuses Russian demands. Suffolk runs aground near Lizard Point likely total loss. Professor Finley at the Cape of Good Hope reports another comet. David J. Adams seizure case arguments postponed.

British Foreign Office Ireland Bulesha Russia Suffolk Lizzard Point Finley Cape of Good Hope David J. Adams

Robbery Charge Leads City News and Meetings

Stanley Steele was arrested for robbing the mails as civic groups report meetings and discussions. The Home Circle elected officers and held a banquet, while a school committee debated introducing new textbooks. Rain halted a League baseball game and political chatter pointed toward gubernatorial and party nominations in the state.

Stanley Steele United States Edmunds Vermont Saulsbury Delaware Boston John F. Andrew Frederick O. Prince Storng Exchange New York New England Giver Ames Messrs. Crackett Haile Otis

English Gentlemen Triumph in New York Cricket Match

English cricketers extended their winning streak by defeating the Americans in New York. After the Americans scored 143, England began their innings, were all out for 75, then faced a 110 run target and reached it with ease, losing only one wicket. Key players included K. J. Key and W. Roller for England and W. E. Roller and J. Cuddihy for the Americans.

New York Efort

Arguments Postponed in Adams Seizure Case

Hautrax Nova Scotia Sept 28 The argument in the David J Adams seizure case is postponed to allow US witnesses to testify in Boston. Case likely not closed until end of November. Boston evidence commissioner not yet appointed. Moro Castle owners seek counsel now. Consul Phelan advises against immediate engagement. Justice Minister Thompson arrived to attend fishery trials.

Hautrax N.S David J. Adams United States Boston Moro Castle Phelan Thompson

Aimes Nomination Rivalry Surfaces At Evening Meeting

The Aimes headquarters were crowded at 40S 2 in the evening as Colonel Campbell aided by others planned a formal ballot rather than acclamation for Mr. Agnes. Lieutenant-Governor Ames did not appear. Dr. Berden will present the ballot, allowing votes against Ames. Delegates doubt Ames will win, preferring Crapo Robinson Brackett or other leaders. only one ballot sheet will be printed and many will write in their own choice.

Tremont House State Committee Ames Haile Brackett United States Parker's Adams House Tsong Tinker Beard Frost Evans Pee Senator Hoar Ledge Colonel Haskell Davis Hayden Robinson Major Gould Lodee Edmunds Cee Banagwersi Saat Tae Ae Otis Mr. Haile Loring Fitchburg Representative Mason Worcester Oral Holyroke Northampton Hough Stampshire County Franklin Hoyore Ritchbure Lawrence Wyest- Geldie Colonel Stone Major Merrill oAlestic I Hal Ei Athus Speecs Hemakine Crove Levi c. Wilde Newton Branckett Bruce of Somerville Ator Judes Conant Greae Aimes Camppell Campbell Agnes Berden Ot Attlehore Sir Mr. Ames Crapo Henovett AM. Morse, Jr

Tie for Lieutenant Governor Looms in Boston Race

Boston candidates for second place in the lieutenant governor race gather support at rival headquarters. Brackett leads with a strong organization and a tally showing 627 votes from canvassed delegates, while Otis and Haile loom as strong opponents. Prohibitionists hint at backing either Otis or Haile if Brackett is the nominee.

Committee on resolutions finalizes draft for convention

The fifteen member resolutions committee met at two sessions to refine platform items. It will present to the convention a plan endorsing employers liability reform, biennial elections, and a constitutional prohibition plank amid debate over anti-saloon input. Some members vow to dissent on the prohibition clause.

James R. Danbar Westfield Senator Dunbar George Draper Hopedale Theodore C. Bates North Law and Order League Leagne

PRESSMEN AND FEEDERS STRIKE IN NEW YORK

Pressmen and feeders in New York printing offices threaten a general strike after already pausing work in several shops. Non union workers have been hired in some places. The dispute seeks a two dollar weekly raise for about 100 striking workers, with Burr Printing, Aslett Jones, J. J. Little & Co. among the leading firms involved.

New Yor Tooted Burr Printing Company Aslett Jones Printing Company J. J. Little & Co

Eighth ward boss Joseph Baker dies after shooting

Joseph Baker known as the eighth ward political boss died at Charity Hospital after being shot by Frank Waters. Waters was remanded without bail. The first congressional district Democratic convention adjourned out of respect to Baker.

New Orleans Joseph Baker Eighth Ward Frank Waters Charity Hospital Waters Baker

Cigar Manufacturers Open National Convention in Philadelphia

President Hilman opened the National Cigar Manufacturers Association meeting at the Continental Hotel Philadelphia. Debates centered on registration of all trade marks with the New York label bureau and access for inspection by any manufacturer. A second resolution to repeal cigar taxes was debated and postponed indefinitely.

Prinaadelphia Hilman National Cigar Manufacturers’ Association Continental Committee On Iniows Bureau The Legal Protective Association of New York Congress

Grand bicycle tournament set for Roseville grounds

Newark residents await a three day event at Roseville with contestants from England and across the United States including Fred Wood, George M. Hendee, W. A. Rowe, Charles J. Frazier, John S. Prince, William M. Weedside, A. R. Rich, and Henry J. Hall among the dozen named riders and many more to compete.

Newark N. J New Jersey Cycling and Athletic Association Roseville Fred Wood England George M. Hendee Springfield Mass W. A. Rowe Lynn Charles J. Frazier Smithville John 5. Prince Boston William M. Weedside Chicago A. R. Rich Staten Island Henry J. Hall Brooklyn Over

Diverse party candidates named to Congress in multiple states

Ex-President Gowen announced as Democratic candidate in Schuylkill district Pennsylvania charteston South Carolina reports Smalls renominated by Republicans in seventh district. Ohio Clyde nominates Frank H. Hurd on first ballot for the tenth district. Edgar Terhune named by Democrats in Illinois first district.

Philadelphia B. Gowen Congress Schuylkill Charteston S. C Robert Smalls Totodo Ohio Clyde Frank H. Hurd Edgar_ Terhune Democesis Illinois

Comet Report From Cape Announces Discovery

A cable despatch from the Cape of Good Hope via Kiel reports a comet found at the Cape on the 26th by Professor Finlay. Its position at 26 Sept eight hours Greenwich time places it at right ascension 17h 2m 59.10s, declination south 26° 04′ 06″, with daily motion plus 35 minutes in right ascension and 4 minutes south. The body is described as circular one minute in diameter with central condensation and very faint.

Cape of Good Hope Krueger Kiel Germany Cape Finlay

Mariners Reported Inbound and Outbound Vessels

Loxpoy reports the steamer British Crown bound for Boston to the west of the Lizard on September 28. Halifax notes the barkentine P J Palmer from Portland en route to Buenos Aires with an inwar cargo in distress, reaching port on September 3 and clearing after repairs.

Loxpoy British Crown Boston Lizard Halifax Barkentine

Evicted Irish Tenants Urged Aid as Evictions Rise

Dreim, Sept. 28. Timothy Harrington announced at the Irish National League meeting that $15,000 in donations had been received to aid evicted tenants. John Dillon warned that ten thousand families faced eviction, urging lawful resistance and tenant action against landlords' pockets, while urging use of the Ashbourne act as a stopgap.

Dreim Timothy Harrington Irish National League Today Ireland League John Dillon Mrr Dillon Ashbourne Joseph E. Kenny Parlament Cork Harrington

Missionaries Quarrel Over China Massacre Chief Cause

Hong Kong dispatches report a clash between Methodist and Catholic missions in China over who provoked a massacre of native Christians in Le Chien province. Catholic bishop of Chun-Kuing attributes violence to Methodist indiscretions while Methodists blame the bishop for inciting anger with a yellow tile cathedral seen as desecrating sacred color.

Cuarreling Lowpoy Hong Kong China le Chien Chun-Kuing Chun- Kuing

Vagrancy Promotes Lunacy Urged At Conference

Beruix Sept 28 Professor Mendels argues vagrancy causes lunacy at scientists congress. He cites Berlin workhouse study showing among eighty five vagrants six lunatics five imbeciles eight epileptics and fourteen chronically ill with most ailments linked to strong drink. He urges medical exams of vagrants before magistrate punishment.

Beruix Scientists’ Congress Mendels Berlin

Steamer Suffolk Ashore Off Lizard Point in Heavy Fog

At Loxpon Sept 28 the steamer Suffolk from Baltimore to London ran ashore under the lighthouse in fog. The crew were landed safely but the ship is full of water and cattle were washed overboard. No signal was heard. The vessel expected to be a total wreck unless conditions improve and some cargo or stock may be saved if weather stays favorable.

Loxpon Suffolk Haltimore London Lizard Point

Hamlet Delights Paris Audience At Theatre Francaise

Paris reports the first performance of Hamlet at the Theatre Francaise tonight as a great success. The production drew applause from a packed house and pleased critics with its interpretation and staging.

Paris Theatre Francaise

Portland Sailors Save Mackerel from Sunken Schooner

Captain Bain reports from Malpeque that the Ellen W. Sawyer cargo was saved by crew effort in water up to neck level. After landing, Captain Orchard sought return fishermen to Portland but found the water police in charge of his fish seine and boat, despite permission from a Canadian cruiser captain. The issue has been referred to Canadian authorities.

Portlard Perley, Russell & Co James G. Bain Malpeque Ellen W. Sawyer Elva A. Thomas Sawyer Orchard Portland Custom House Waterman

Derry man held on pension bureau impersonation charge

J A Green wood of Derry Depot was arrested this afternoon in Coxcorp New Hampshire for impersonating a United States pension bureau special examiner. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Foster and pleaded not guilty. The case was continued until Saturday and Greenwood was held in a $1000 bond.

Coxcorp N. H J. A. Greenwood Derry Depot United States Pension Bureau United States Foster Greenwood

Rain Cancels Marblehead Race Amid Stormy Weather

In Marblehead on September 28 rain fell in torrents and the race was declared off. Strong winds blew through the day with a shift to the northwest by nightfall, dimming prospects for a new race tomorrow.

Marblehead

Most Briefly Stormy Convention In New Jersey

Trenton N J Sept 28 At 1230 Rufus Blodgett chairman opened the State Democratic convention and nominated John W Westcott of Camden for temporary chairman Judge Westcott spoke urging moderation The convention elected Allen L McDermott permanent chairman The platform endorsed Cleveland and urged labor protections and anti pauper labor The nine gubernatorial nominees led by Robert S Green were debated with a close first ballot final tally Green 8365 Blodgett 145 others small The gathering closed as the "most briefly stormy convention" in New Jersey history.

Trenton N. J Rufus Blodgett John W. Westcott Camden Judge Westcott George Duryea Newark Samuel J. Tilden Allen L. McDermott Crester Cleveland Hudson County Essex Cape May Cleveland Grant McClellan Seymour Hendricks Tilden Abbott Republican Congresses Cladstone Parnell Robert S. Green Augustus W. Cutler Andrew Albright Charles E. Hendrickson David C. Dodd Green New Jersey

Too Far From The Casino Miss Cameron Hiding At Eloman House

Lord Lonsdale told a reporter Miss Cameron stays at the Eloman House to stay far from the Casino where she will perform and because her husband De Bensande has rooms there to avoid trouble. He said he only rented a Madison sitting room for his theater business. De Bensande breakfasted with him and said he does not intend to cause a scene.

Henry E. Abbey Florence Gerard Modjeska Company Adams House Abbey John Stetson Miss Gerard St. Paul’s Church Fred Vs. Courtney John Shoeffel The Park Theatre Marcus Meyer Manchester-by-the- Sea Modjeska London Patti Gerard Fifth Avenue Theatre Henry Disco New York Lord Lonsdale the Madison de Ueusande

Woman Dressed in Men’s Clothes Tries Living Free

Annie Hawley from Sudbury, visiting her father’s horse near Hague, is found Sunday night with a loaded revolver beside her. She planned to earn a living, bought male clothes, cut her hair, and agreed to return after marauding men offered to trade horses and discuss their plan.

Reriano Annie Hawley Winlike Suoe Caplet Sudbury Hague N. Y

Quake Felt in Washington Borough Susquehanna County

Reliable citizens of Washington borough on the Susquehanna report a distinct earthquake shock felt last evening at 7 21. Some residents rushed from their buildings while no other parts of the county reported the tremor.

Lancaster Penn Washington Borough Susquehanna

Buriburt Divorce Granted by Newport Supreme Court

In Newport the Supreme Court granted the divorce suit of Ella C. Buriburt against Henry A. Buriburt Jr of New York. Rufus Butler, who was attacked by three men in Branford, Conn, died at New Haven Hospital after noon yesterday. assailants are known and will be arrested. Mississippi cotton planters organize to break up the American Cotton Oil Trust Company, a large monopoly regulating cotton prices.

Supreme Court Newport R. L Ella C. Buriburt Henry A. Buriburt, Jr New York Rufus Butler Branford

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