03 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1888
Page
1
A list of brief notices from PAGE 1 announces the postponement of the three mile double scull race on Saratoga Lake to today. Other items include House of Commons debate on the commission bill, and various local notices, deaths, and events across Massachusetts and Cambridge.
The Montreal and European Short Line Railway filed a claim with the Exchequer Court against the Dominion government for expropriation and land conversion in Nova Scotia. Americans led by Dr. Norvin Green and William Bond seek 600000, asserting a mortgage secured portion of a 3 million bond issue. The line would run from Sydney to Louisburg and connect with the Intercolonial near Pugwash and Pictou.
The Senate Judiciary Committee minority led by Senator Pugh argues hearings on the Jackson riots were conducted behind closed doors 1000 miles away, omitting key witnesses. It claims long standing peaceful race relations in Jackson and accuses McGill Baldwin of plots to suppress the black vote, while condemning the majority for usurping power.
An early morning box alarm for a blaze at Moses Haskell’s livering establishment in Jeffries Point East Boston spread to George Parker’s fish shop, with about 2000 dollars in damage. A gasoline stove explosion caused a 119 Harrison Avenue fire. A Dorchester house on 312 Columbia Street burned with twenty dollars damage. A straw fire on Tyler Street PrexsKuty was reported at 11 20 am. The Lake Mohegan residence of Richard W Horn was totally destroyed, Henry Haight, 85, injured. Evansville mills of Little and Croft Lumber Company were destroyed with 100000 dollars loss and 60000 dollars insurance.
A compiled list shows ships and passengers departing from multiple ports including Boston Antwerp Antwerp Sam ana Port Antonio New York Rome Liverpool Aspinwall St Croix London Havre Calais Truxillo Port Antonio New York Rome Calais Montreal West Hartool Liverpool St Croix New York An tigua Hong Kong Yokohama Queenstown Wisconsin New York Liverpool Adriatic Bremen Southampton Saale New York Bremen Kingston Jamaica Vancouver Perth New York Stettin German and Caribbean ports appear with destinations and origins in a dense, fragmented passenger movement record.
A fragmentary notice appears to assign support for his wife and children via life insurance. The text references Méglect of Life Insurance and an agent J Phelps in Dev, Boston, with unclear details of duties and investigation.
The debate in the House of Commons over the commission bill featured sharp exchanges on privilege and press conduct. Goschen, Gladstone, Healy, and Labouchere clashed as motions sought to pace the debate, extend inquiry, and fix the report stage for Monday, while Parnellites argued for fair hearing and broader scrutiny of forged letters and impeachment specifics.
At the Goodwood meeting El Dorado captured the Prince of Wales stakes with Gold in second and Donovan third. Roda won the Goodwood cup with Osric second and Timothy a lad third. Sweet Briar, son Cherry Bounce second and Gulliver third won the Rous Memorial stakes. Maprip reports a cathedral pillar and roof collapse in Saville. Berlin notes a planned autumn meeting among emperors and a Sept 30 visit between William and Victoria.
Governor Long of Massachusetts declines renomination in a public letter to the Second District. He cites six years in Congress and desire for private life, expressing gratitude for constituent support and noting his service reflects public good and personal independence within public life.
The three mile double seal race between Teemer and Hamm and Gaudaur and McKay, valued at 2500 dollars plus side stakes, was delayed until 8 00 am tomorrow due to rough water. A large crowd gathered along the shore waited patiently as the postponement was announced.
Toronto August 2 White Joselin & Co a wholesale firm dealing in face ribbons and related goods is said to be in difficulties. Its liabilities total about 500000 with 60000 due to the Imperial Bank.
In Portland Maine on August 2, a York County Democrats convention in Alfred drew 193 delegates. J W Meserve and Harry V Moore led the meeting with speeches by William Emery and William L. Putnam. They framed tariff issues, argued Republicans favor the wealthy, and urged voters to back Democratic reforms and relief proposals, foreshadowing strong September turnout.
Mrs Cleveland and Mrs Folsom arrived in Washington at 4 pm and were driven to the President’s country home at Oak View, marking a notable social visit during the day.
In Washington on Aug 2 the presiding officer disclosed Hoar resolution panel members on commerce with Canada, and a Senate conference was set on the naval appropriation bill. Debate covered Indian affairs, a fisheries treaty, and the political rift over ratification with Morgan and Riddleberger outlining positions amid warnings of British concessions and Northwest fisheries rights.
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