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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1888
Page
5
Kansas City reports a warlike atmosphere after the Third Regiment is summoned. Soldiers fill the streets and assemble at the armory while on duty reliefs occur. Authorities warn that new troops may be deployed today and violence could erupt if orders are issued.
John Savage, noted poet and author of Starry Flag, died last night at Laurelside summer home in Spragueville. Born in Dublin in 1828, he joined Irish revolutionary movements, edited journals, and fled to New York where he worked as a proofreader and writer. He produced war songs and volumes on Irish literature and history, with Shane's Head among his famed pieces.
A morning lesson at the School of Domestic Economy inside the YMCA kitchen covered four frying classes. Topics include direct-fat frying for potatoes, coated meats and vegetables, egg-cracker crumb methods for chicken, and a double crumb process for oysters. The lesson emphasizes keeping fat hot, using fresh crumbs, proper seasoning, and serving on doilies with garnish.
At the North Milford sale of J C Haven's personal property, bidders watched as a pair of worn boots yielded silver dollars and a roll of bank bills. Heirs learned the late man's secret stash was hidden inside the boots, unknown to them.
A fragmented excerpt recalls a Frenchman’s quip about an acquaintance who “look like his brother, very bad.” He criticizes a habit of constant drinking to success and mentions a horse owner whose horse is said not to trot, illustrated by a garbled remark about timing and a reward.
George Cross displays an old gun at his Depot Square shop. The weapon, a venerable Kentucky rifle, features an exceptionally long 42 inch barrel and a 38 calibre. The stock is dark wood with distinct high grain markings and extends to the muzzle.
A rugged gun described as trimmed with brass and housing a cap pocket. It features two triggers a safety trigger that resets a hair trigger, and an after spring. Weighing about 11 pounds the Lancaster forged firearm bears the inscription H. & Lee Iwnan Lancaster Penn. The seller bought it in 1842 for 72 dollars in gold.
Facsimile of a pay envelope distributed by Republican managers shows plans to pay off workers. The original was used by Dickeman M. Bassett, a Birmingham Conn bolt maker, who received wages with the envelope. His name and amount are omitted here at his request to avoid employer trouble.
A brief question asks whether American goods should stock the home market and whether American or English wages will be paid to workers. The passage noted is printed on the reverse side of the page.
The phrase urges workers to decide their policy stance on protectionism versus free trade, asserting the outcome rests entirely with the Workingmen of America and highlighting their influence on national economic direction.
A letter-like piece attacks wage earners in Connecticut and elsewhere, claiming their pay envelopes show employer threats to votes. It argues intimidation by employers to force Republican voting, citing tariff protections and the coercive effect on families dependent on weekly wages.
A New York Sun circuit letter from Charleston recalls a series of humorous episodes and oddities from the city across decades. It mentions fires, cyclones, yellow fever, a big hotel, railroads, gas pricing, ferries, emigration, and a provocative line reflecting era attitudes. It captures the era’s newspaper voice and local color.
A Norristown Herald critique highlights evolving dramatic expression through contrasts of gowns and accessories. The analysis praises a performer for subdued passion and refined speech, contrasting white brocade with turquoise medallions and a brown gown edged in black satin to signal heightened dramatic ability.
In a Brooklyn lecture on the Polar seas, William Bradford described an Arctic belle with a red silk handkerchief tied around her forehead, ribbons in her hair, red spotless boots, and sealskin trousers and jacket richly adorned with needlework and beads, fringed by eiderdown.
A police court proceeding records a drunkenness and disorder case. The defendant, asked his origin, states Boston. When pressed about his business he replies in scorn that he drives horses attached to a car, implying he operates the horse car in a derisive tone.
A widower remarries in a scene full of tender protestations. He vows eternal love to his new wife, only to be reminded he has already promised eternity to his first wife. The exchange highlights conflicting vows and humor in a light, intimate moment.
Two Rhode Island lovers have just been married after a forty one years courtship that stretched well beyond the state line. The lengthy romance grew across borders reflecting a steadfast long term bond.
A Dakota woman urges her husband to hurry to church as the bell tolls. He laments misplacing his plug of tobacco, delaying their departure in a light, humorous rural vignette.
The notice reads a widow’s plea for a husband. Annie L asks respondants to contact the Evening Journal in Atlanta Georgia. The quirky classified line highlights era social norms and cross-city reach.
Washington reports the Department of Labor will issue a landmark two part study. A 20 year national court survey of 2700 courts will detail ages, causes, ownership of decrees, children, marriage costs, and migrations. A separate survey of 147000 working women in 25 cities analyzes wages, living costs, and moral conditions.
In Washington on Oct 14 the Senate size has shrunk well below a quorum and adjournment or a long recess seems likely this week. A single senator may disrupt plans, prompting talk of leaving one member from each party to attend and meet twice weekly to adjourn without new legislation.
Columbus displays its centennial pride in festive airs as editors and residents gaze on a booming celebration. The town’s jubilant mood and public cheers reflect a strong civic spirit on this milestone day.
The Chicago Mail recalls B. P. Hutchinson a renowned Board of Trade figure who memorized every deal. He could spot a 5000 bushel error in seconds and challenged a doubter to match his day’s profits if he erred. A telegraph message misread to him sparked a sly exchange on his absence.
Colonel Jacob Z Child United States minister to Siam arrived in St Louis on his Bangkok to Washington voyage. He noted rising American commerce in Siam praising petroleum flour and machinery imports and urging manufacturers to expand ties with Siam and combat counterfeit goods.
Mrs. Phoebe Winslow of Westport rowed a dory to Bath to find a widower and had their marriage intention published at the Bath city clerk’s office. She then rowed home, the oars splashing, after a 30 mile journey to seek a husband.
The piece critiques politicians for failing to propose substitutes to tariff reform. It notes Republican inaction, Senate hesitations, and last minute measures amid election fever. It observes widespread betting on Cleveland and New York outcomes, claiming tariff agitation waned among workers.
Governor Hill woke with a sore throat after two days of speeches in damp Indiana weather with a strong crowd in Peru. Ten thousand welcomed him with torches and shouts as he pledged to carry Indiana’s victory to New York Democrats and continued toward Toledo and the Lake Shore road.
In New York on Oct 14 Sam Small, the prohibition revivalist, endures a practical joke at the Fifth Avenue Hotel barber shop as Jacob Hess and others plot. The gag uses bay rum versus whiskey, reflecting tensions in the gubernatorial race of Warner Miller and David Bennett Hill and its possible impact on the presidential contest.
New York political chatter centers on Hewitt and Grant with the mayoral tie broken by a stale letter and a new claim that Hewitt would not vote for Cleveland. County Democracy and Tammany discuss potential unions while bets favor Grant.
In Indiana the Hoosier Republican camp is unsettled by strained ties among Blaine Harrison and General Hovey. Blaine refuses to meet Hovey while both speak at nearby stations. Democrats see Blaine as aiming to knife the ticket. A Blaine-Hovey joint appearance in Hovey’s district awaits tomorrow.
The national Democratic committee adjourned after a long meeting with members from New York Georgia Iowa Michigan Rhode Island Virginia Wisconsin New Jersey Kansas and Kansas proxy. They reported strong local gains in Connecticut Ohio and Michigan and predicted a sharp fall in Republican votes with rising campaign funds. No mention was made of Tammany or County Democracy actions.
Judge Thurman arrived home from Washington this afternoon. Ine Groner correspondent found him this evening in his comfortable home. He says President Cleveland is a worker like Polk. ColumsBus O Oct 12.
Senator Thurman speaks in Newark and Washington, praising the Democrats and criticizing tariff measures. He notes positive views of Chief Justice Cleveland and recalls making the first argument before Judge Stanley Matthews. He plans a Cincinnati visit before heading to Kelbyville, Indiana, in good health.
Democrats in the New Jersey capital hail Newark’s election result as a strong sign for the party in the upcoming fall contests. They note manufacturing interests, the failure of the free trade scare, and that the party carried a presidential year for the first time in 20 years. Senator McPherson is praised for his campaign funding and coordination. Senator Gray of Delaware reports an encouraging statewide outlook despite Republican efforts.
Local party factions in New York, Indiana and Newark report busy registration totals and shifting endorsements. Clinton era figures include Harrison, Morton and Hewitt ties, with Blaine touring Indianapolis and Bloomington amid large crowds and calls for unity.
In Exeter New Hampshire on October 11 Mrs Moses F Dow 38 years old recently gave birth to her nineteenth child. The event highlights a remarkable family milestone within the community.
A fair movement in dry goods occurred last week with fine weather boosting retail activity. Robbers profit month to date. reports from the South unsettled by illness, but outlook remains favorable. Jobbers well supplied, demand steady for brown and bleached sheetings and shirtings, prints unmoved, and carpet and clothing trade showing strength as cold weather spurs demand.
Market notes from New York Chicago and St Louis show cotton steady with varied grades, flour and grain receipts and prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and molasses. Petroleum tallow and rosin trade steady while pork beef and lard markets remain quiet to firm with diverse price ranges across regions.
The Boston markets report lighter arrivals of fresh-made batter with firmer prices, notes strong demand for extra fall mule and certain dairy goods, while most Northern dairy lots soften. Cheese prices rise this week, eggs firm, beans and squash moving, and coffee futures anxious as Rio outlook lingers.
A dense 1887 style market summary covers commodities including corn oats fish hides seeds salt and tobacco with mixed prices. It notes steady firm trends in bulk goods and imports, listing numerous grades of mackerel codfish herring and haddock alongside grain, seeds and wool prices.
Arrivals of live stock at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday October 12 1888 show Western cattle 1425 Eastern 372 Northern 178 total 2775. Sheep and lambs Western and Eastern 4880 1449 Northern 4450. Hogs 24201. Veals horses prices for beef cattle dressed weight ranged 4.00 to 8.00. Hides and skins prices listed for Brighton and country hides, wool, and caltaking values.
Oliver Ditson & Co. publish Bravura Capriccio by Scarlatti Tausig and several vocal and instrumental works by John F. Gilder. New editions include Valse Caprice, Silver Mazurka, Through the Valley, and The Young Ola Mad. Also featured are Czerny Five Finger Exercises part I, and Pebble the Beach. Prices range from 35 to 70 cents.
A Texas Siftings item features a curl in a domestic exchange where a bill collector, tired of calls, is answered by a servant who says her master is tired of the collector visiting, ending the round with a wry note on mutual weariness.
The Globe advertises a 550 page Political Dictionary to aid readers in understanding presidential campaign topics. It promises coverage of all major subjects with new entries and notes few omissions, inviting readers to consult the last fourth page for details.
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