29 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1887
Page
1
The Bothnia offers a selection of Ladies' English Mackintoshes made to special order by a premier London manufacturer from selected patterns and materials. Prices range from ten dollars upward. The lot includes elegant Gossamer Wraps in silk checks and a case of Men's Mackintoshes, shower and storm proof.
A Post Washington note claimed President Cleveland planned to force Endicott out by moving Sigourney Butler to second comptroller of the Treasury. Butler’s friends in Boston dismissed the rumor, noting Butler’s loyalty and the secretary and comptroller dining together in Boston in amity.
Washington April 28 weather forecast for 24 hours from 7 am Friday predicts threatening weather and rain across Maine New Hampshire Vermont with dangerous offshore winds and a shift to westerly winds. Rest of New England expects rain with westerly winds and slight temperature changes while eastern New York sees light rain followed by fair weather and a westerly wind shift.
An upbeat note on Arboriculture and the benefits of planting trees inspired by a Britannica reference. The ad touts a Boston shop at 82 to 44 North Street offering durable overalls and garments for all classes, highlighting low profits and custom department quality.
The President suspends discriminating duties and tonnage taxes on Dutch vessels to gain advantages for American ships. The State Department weighs US jurisdiction over Alaska seal fisheries. The railroad land question prompts favorable public comment on leasing the Northern railroad to the Boston and Maine.
Rain and high winds greet the day while the White forgery case continues in the Superior Criminal Court. Deacon John Q A Litchfield of Commonwealth Lodge I O F dies. Boston marks eleven years of Commonwealth Lodge activities with an annual Governor led reception for legislators. Gaston schoolhouse in South Boston severely damaged by fire costing 20000. Patrick Denvir, oldest Charitable Irish Society member, passes away. Canon Wilberforce visit noted as Boston hosts England figures. Stock market shows activity with Mexican Mart, Bos ton, Boston and Lowell, and New York and New England names. Bank of England discount rate cut to 2 percent. Mexican Central branch plans advance. Boston and Maine to lease the Lowell and Northern valley lines.
Stockholders met this forenoon and formally ratified the sale of the Troy and Boston railroad to the Fitchburg company. Copies detailing foreclosure on consolidated mortgage accounts were served on Joy and Boston stockholders and on trustee John B. Gale who declined to sue, becoming a defendant.
London reports Swinburne’s hundred line poem attacking Gladstone Irish policy. Cambridge University Boat Club plans a race with Harvard in America, possibly September, with Cambridge crew eager but awaiting details from English committee and Yale race timing.
In London April 28 Mr Bright argues no government will push such measures unless necessary and recalls 1881 82 actions for law and order while Sir George Trevelyan condemns the Ireland bill as a danger to liberty and urges timely concili ation rather than political leverage.
A Perth dispatch reports a hurricane on April 22 near the northeast coast destroying the pearl fishing fleet of forty boats and causing 550 deaths among those aboard and on shore.
Reports from London and Rome note Russia proposing to remit its Turkish war indemnity in exchange for territory in Asia Minor. Secret revolutionary proclamations threaten officials in St Petersburg while authorities pursue plotters. The Australian steamer Benton sank near Formosa with 150 drowned. Parnell remains ill at Avondale. The Pope thanks William and Bismarck for support of the Prussian ecclesiastical bill.
Governor Ames's annual reception for the Legislature drew about 500 gentlemen to the Commonwealth avenue residence. Guests included Senators ex-Governors Banks Claflin and Gaston Lt Governor Brackett and many state officials amid art filled parlors and an orchestral program.
A long list of dignitaries and officials including Carter of Bradford W H Baldwin Police Commissioners Whiting and Osborne the Hon Newton P Frye Father Boursaud Rev Dr Miner Rev W Spaulding Lawyer J W Coveney Colonel Flagg Judge Adin Thayer Judge Bumpus ex Representatives ex Senators and other civic leaders appears in a compiled roster. The document names numerous congressmen judges colonels officers and notable figures from universities churches and city governments.
The eighteenth annual report shows NH fire insurers: 8 stock 17 state 21 town mutuals. Home companies insured 381,036,240 with stock and $50,076,358 total risk. cash premiums in 1886 were $555,924.85 at 1.11 percent. Losses paid total $282,537.19 across home, retired, manufacturers' mutuals, town mutuals and outside agencies.
Rain halted multiple games as the New Yorks faced the Philadelphias in a pitchers duel with Forgary errors costing New York. The New England League opener saw the Salems vs Boston Blues end early, postponed after five innings. Other contests in Detroit, Indianapolis, Washington, and Pabstfields were also affected by stormy weather and wind.
The President’s letter to the Interior Secretary on Guilford Miller’s land claim sparks wide debate among land office figures. Lawyers and Republicans praise the move as a bold executive action, noting its potential to curb railroad grant abuses and protect settlers.
President Grover Cleveland proclaims suspension of the 6 cent per ton duty on vessels entering US ports from the Netherlands and Dutch East Indies free ports. The measure lasts as long as reciprocal exemptions continue for US vessels and cargoes in those ports, dated April 20, 1887.
The State Department weighs U S authority over Alaska fur seal fisheries and how to balance exclusive rights with treaty freedoms for North American fishermen. Officials say Canada’s parliament claim is denied and all correspondence has been with Britain as negotiations continue with Great Britain over Canadian fisheries.
Washington April 28 The architect of the Capitol reports rapid progress on improving the east front. It is believed that by the end of the season significant improvements will be visible.
Congress reassembles and the squatty appearance of the Capitol will be overcome making it seem as if another story has been added. Workmen earlier planted evergreens atop the capitol but they were removed to prevent spoiling the enhanced beauty.
Washington reports Lewis Holmes of Bridgewater Daniel P Morrell of South Norwalk Conn and George H Mc Kinney of Gorham N H were today admitted to practise before the Interior Department Secretary Endicott returned to Washington from Boston Orders issued to begin construction of a new ten inch gun at the Washington Navy Yard due to increased work and crew needs Two ten inch guns remain at the Washington Navy Yard one nearly finished and the other under way After May 1 navy yard captains will align with yard bureau heads and the chief engineer will assist in duties under the bureau of yards and docks
The common council adopted the appropriations bill without major changes after a sharp clash with the board of aldermen. Speakers praised fiscal prudence while opponents warned against overreaching paving and sewer interests. An amendment limited prepayment of contracts, and repairs were ordered for Gaston school and emergency pupil accommodations. Memorial day holiday with pay was granted to Grand Army of the Republic members.
The New England Southern Methodist Conference adjourned after a full hearing in the Goodell case, announcing that the accused pastor was not guilty. The decision was met with applause as the conference sang Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Yale's freshmen race with Penn was followed by a formal challenge from Penn to Yale for a four mile race at New London. Yale accepted and will set a date and preliminaries. In other news, Edward S. Philbrick discussed a Journey to Mt Sinai and Petra with stereopticon views at Appalachian Mountain Club. Professor Greenough spoke on Petra’s peoples.
New York April 28. Charles Francis Adams testified on Union Pacific growth and absorption of lines. He explained mergers of Denver & South Park, Nevada Central, Central Pacific, Kansas Pacific and related branches, noting bonds issued, costs, profits, and management details under Gould and others. He cited belt lines and cross-road connections shaping the westward system.
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