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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1888
Page
1
Week ending June 30 reports sparse Senate attendance as Chandler proposes a $5 million naval project for 20 steel cruisers, Harris denounces the revenue system, and widespread House activity on public lands, river and harbor bills, and tariff debate with amendments across duties and free lists.
Albert E. Krahe, cashier at Hirsch & Co. in New York, fled to Canada after forging checks to steal over 6000 dollars. A $900 check flipped to 3000, then repaid, uncovered the defalcation. Inspector Byrnes led detectives to Krahe in Montreal where he awaits extradition. Krahe had married a young socialite during the absence.
Frank R. Goodwin, visiting the Republican convention in Chicago, tells how he searched for years to locate his mother. Separated at a Chicago station as a child, he rode an excursion train to Buffalo, found work in New York, then prospered in California mining. He identified his mother as she was being taken to the poorhouse and set out for San Francisco with her yesterday.
General John B. McIntosh, United States Army retired, died last night at his residence in New Brunswick New Jersey from heart disease at age 60. He had a long career in active service before retirement.
Democratic national notification committee delivers formal letter of nomination to Hon. Alien G. Thurman at his Louisville home. Judge Thurman thanks the committee, favors Cleveland’s re election, and urges tax reduction to prevent treasury surplus. Committee departs for Washington after informal reception.
A large Academy of Music audience in New York heard the County Democracy ratify the St Louis nominations. D Willis James presided as portraits of Cleveland and Thurman were unveiled amid applause. Mayor Hewitt sent a regretful letter, noting duties prevent active campaigning but signaling support.
In Concorp New Hampshire June 30 observers report a lack of interest in the Republican gubernatorial nomination with notable figures like Hale Currier and Governor Sawyer declining to run. Rumors suggest a draft by the Republican state committee, while Democrats discuss Colonel Thomas Cogswell and alternatives such as Charles H. Amsden and John Hosley.
Representative Matson cites an Evansville telegram from the Sentinel saying Harrison is unpopular in south Indiana and likely to lose by about 10,000. He attributes party discipline and delegates as key factors, predicting malcontents will be whipped before November.
At the Republican State and district convention in Montpelier on Wednesday Hon. W. P. Dillingham of Waterbury was nominated for governor by viva voce vote. A. A. Woodbury of Burlington named for lieutenant governor and chosen by acclamation, W. H. Dubon of West Randolph for state treasurer, and Hon. lh. H. Powell for auditor, both acclaimed. Presidential electors at large H. C. Wilson and H. R. Start chosen by acclamation. D. H. Walton of Brattleboro nominated W. W. Grout for Congress, unanimously chosen. The convention adjourned before the state session. Grout wrote a letter and Vermont delegates sent a stirring telegram.
Belva Lockwood the Equal Rights party presidential candidate will open her campaign in New York on July 10 with headquarters planned on Twenty third Street. Miss C A Blodgett says the campaign will seek labor support and may nominate a woman for vice president. candidates in congressional districts are planned.
The Republican national committee met at the Grand Pacific after last night’s convention. J. S. Clarkson was elected permanent chairman and Samuel Fessenden permanent secretary. A seven‑member committee was formed to secure a New York headquarters and arrange preliminaries, with Clarkson as chair and members Fassett Haynes Fessenden Hooker Hobart New Indiana. The committee adjourned to meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on July 11.
In Washington on June 28 the Senate Democrats convened to insist on postponing all business except regular appropriation bills. They voted to oppose the usual Thursday to Monday adjournment, aiming to pass the key appropriation measures before the fiscal year ends and avoid makeshift resolutions to fund departments.
Representative Milliken of Maine said Blaine would stump for the Republicans upon returning from Europe if in good health. He also suggested that if Harrison wins, Blaine would become the next secretary of state, implying strategic moves for the party.
The New York Prohibitory State convention has made nominations for governor W Martin Jones of Rochester lieutenant governor George B Powell of Columbia county and judge of the Court of Appeals Charles W Stevens of Hornellsville.
Official canvass tallies Hermann Republican 32,820 vote John M Gearing Democrat 25,412 George M Miller Prohibition 1,974. Hermann’s plurality stands at 7,470 votes.
In St Paul on June 30 crowds report millions of grasshoppers threatening crops. Authorities mount a vigorous campaign to combat the infestation, hiring forces and funding efforts to destroy the hoppers.
The week’s key British political event was a large Unionist majority defeating John Morley’s censure motion over Irish crimes acts. Gladstone criticized coercion while Balfour defended government honesty and law. The division’s result drew loud Conservative cheers as debate closed.
June 30 report states Mr. Fitzgerald, a Parnellite, was elected unopposed to fill the County Longford seat in Parliament. The Nationalists in Southanga grow irritated at Labour leader Harrister Leamy’s selection to succeed F W Kennedy, while unrest over other districts’ fires leaves Sundsvall and Umea with massive losses and 12 000 homeless in Sweden and Thames areas. King Oscar visits to aid victims.
Mr Gladstone addressed a Hampstead meeting Saturday to a large ovation. He framed coercion in Ireland as a revived principle and announced a new home rule plan with Irish representation in Parliament and a national assembly over judiciary and police. The speech signals a manifesto to British electors and counters recent opposition.
In Thornbury, Earl Spencer attacked government aims to crush the league, noting its large backing. He argued repression harms Ireland and urged adoption of representative institutions, expressing hope that Gladstone would live to see such policy enacted.
The Isle of Thanet division Kent held a by election to fill the late Colonel E R King Harman seat. Conservative candidate James Lowther secured victory with 3557 votes to 2889 for his opponent Hague. The 658 majority reflects the postwar political climate in the district.
In Amsterdam on a June day, Woodside defeated Allard by just one fifth of a second to take the handicap race title.
In Sundsvall on the Gulf of Bothnia the timber trade center was nearly wiped out by a devastating blaze. The report notes widespread destruction and outlines the scale of the fire impacting a key Swedish port. The item reflects a broad European news digest with varied incidents and political developments.
PrrrspurG Pennsyl June 29 The iron workers strike is on and mills will idle by noon. Wage committees rejected a pay cut by nearly unanimous vote. If all mills close 100000 workers affected. in the West 75000 more may lose work. Some plants remain operating in Braddock Park Brothers Clark's Solar Wood's and others while rail freight and coke trades feel strain.
Iron and steel manufacturers in Pittsburg Pa notify buyers that no new orders will be accepted after Saturday and only orders that can be filled by then will be considered. The move, taken as a sign that an amicable settlement at today’s conference is unlikely, signals an imminent shutdown.
In Jacksonville on Tuesday George Dean a Black man and four of his children were poisoned. Dean and two children died and two others expected to die. Fifteen year old son confessed the killings saying his father promised him a thrashing.
In Rockland Maine a farmers meeting at the Court House heard a committee report on Maine creameries. The gathering expressed strong support for a cooperative creamery in Rockland. A second committee was appointed from neighboring towns to canvass for stock.
Nonquitt Massachusetts a seaside enclave six miles from New Bedford attracts attention as General Sheridan plans residence. Exclusive resort guards privacy with a hotel dining for cottagers, famed painter Gifford and M Alcott among owners. Sheridan seeks ocean air aboard Swatara with seaside views and fort defenses nearby.
The United States steamer Swatara arrived at Fort Monroe, Virginia, at eight this morning with General Sheridan and his party aboard. The voyage has improved the patient’s condition, with doctors noting a stronger pulse and a clearer mind than since the illness began, and the ship will stay until daylight tomorrow.
The Swatara, carrying General Sheridan and his party, departed Fortress Monroe at daylight under a fresh east northeasterly breeze. The temperature stood at 70 degrees.
New York June 29 reports from R G Dun & Co and E Russell & Co show business conditions improving slightly in the first half of the year with fewer liabilities in Canada. The catalog of failures is incomplete in the provided text but indicates an easing trend despite congressional action blamed for lingering dulness.
A man identified as J. B. Aldrich of 6235 Wentworth Avenue was arrested yesterday on bigamy charges. He has reportedly lived here with a woman said to be his twenty third wife. Police say they have sought him for a year. Detectives are also said to be involved in the case.
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