19 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1888
Page
1
An old style book advertisement lists Endymion by Joan Keats and Fairy Lilian by Atrrep Lorp Tennyson. It notes photogravures from Sinope in delicate tints, royal quarto cloth bindings, and price details eight dollars.
A condensed list of ships and routes with origins and destinations across Atlantic ports. Entries include vessels such as Grecian from Philadelphia and Nessmore from Newport News, with dates in mid to late December and stations at Antwerp Bremen Glasgow Hamburg Liverpool London and more.
Weather fair in the city as the Boston Druggists' Association met at Tremont House and city council hosted a Sheridan eulogy by General Walker. Reports on base ball league talks, Fowle and Preble cases, Browning Club, Wagner lectures, Newton billiards, labor-law interviews, O'Reilly reception, and council recounts.
Judge Lawrence of the Supreme Court has signed findings sustaining the validity of the Tilden trust provisions in the will of Samuel J. Tilden. The case, brought by Colonel George H. Tilden for construction, will be perfected on appeal after proper preparation of the findings.
Montreal reports a severe blizzard with wind and cold halting commerce. Telecommunication lines down, streets deserted, and a foundry chimney collapsed. In nearby towns, farmers lost teams on ice while rivers rose and cut routes. In Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, floods disrupted transport and damaged bridges, with costs in the tens of thousands and many workers displaced.
Irmaca New York December 18 The Hon Samuel D Halliday attorney for Cornell University filed in Tompkins county clerk s office three documents appealing to the United States Supreme Court from the Court of Appeals decision The writ of error the citation to defendants in error and bond of Henry W Sage William H Sage and George R Williams for 31000 The appeal argues the state holds or should hold lands or proceeds given by the nation to the state for Cornell University If the university is only a beneficiary rather than owner the charter limit of 3000000 could allow reception of the Jennie McGraw bequest
Funeral services for Mrs Priscilla Braislin Merrick were held in Holyoke this afternoon. Numerous out of town friends attended including Misses Gossell and Jones and Mrs Cook who were tutors at Vassar College with Mrs Merrick. Rev Dr B L Caldwell of Prominence R L, formerly college president, officiated.
Special Agent Day seized forty pounds of contraband opium in Bloomfield township near the site of a prior large seizure. Police still lack trace of about 600 pounds missing, as of last night.
Passengers report on December five Legitime's warships bombarded Cape Hayti after giving thirty six hours for foreigners to depart. Toussaint Dessalines and another gunboat opened fire as dawn broke, targeting town huts and central stone buildings. many residents fled and at least fifteen to twenty people were killed. White flags at sick rooms were ignored by the shelling.
Berlin dispatch notes lingering African affairs focus on Emin Pasha and Henry M. Stanley. Colgne speaker claims Emin at Wadelai forms Arab barrier, but doubt grows over rumor of Stanley’s capture. Lob discussions delay Wiessmann’s departure until Emin’s fate is clarified and plans adjust to risks.
In New York and Paris investors and Panama Canal interests face scrutiny as an American committee’s salaries and expenses are questioned. Subscriptions totaling about 200000 are traced, mostly from French residents. French shareowners consider waivers on interest until completion, while rumors provoke tense moments and two men face mob exposure.
In the House of Commons last evening a long debate on the Ireland crimes act and prosecutions followed Mr Sex ton's charge that funds were misused to create offences. Liberal Mr H H Fowler questioned prosecution costs in Ireland, while Mr Balfour noted private prosecutions are rare in Ireland. The discussion, backed largely by Parnellites, concluded with all Irish votes agreed by 2:30 this morning.
London December 18 parliamentary by election in Colchester division to fill the late Mr Trotter's seat. Conservative candidate Mr Brooks polled 2123 votes while Gladstonian Mr Gordon trailed with 1689. Previous election results showed 1996 for the Conservative and 1701 for the Liberal.
The Prince of Wales grew dissatisfied with the PMC finances and discipline. He urged officers to join regular volunteers, but the proposal was defeated. The Queen withdrew the company's warrant, dissolving the Holy Majesty’s Honourable Artillery Company as a military body.
London reports Lord Hartington warns that continued obstruction may force a move to a French system with separate ministers for policy and defense in Parliament. Blaine is named as possible U S minister to France. Pope receives Charles A Dana. fire nearly destroys civil service stores in London. Siege of London Derry bi centenary celebrated. Mgr Kirby says Pope did bless reliquaries story is fabrication. Prince Eugene of Savoie Carignan obsequies held with Duke of Aosta present. burial in royal family tomb.
Merriam Mississippi December 18 no trace found of the men blamed for Sunday's killings. Contingents scoured swamps and surrounding swaths but returned to report no sign. The mob killed stock and burned property as they hunted the alleged perpetrators led by Captain Frank Prince.
Washington December 18 in a secret Senate session a resolution was offered asking the Attorney General for any information on Leon O Bailey on file at his office regarding his nomination for United States district attorney for the district of Indiana sent to the Senate yesterday. This is described as the first step toward rejection. The information on file at the Department of Justice was ordered by the Indiana Committee of One Hundred during the recent election.
The minister of customs received a Halifax report noting United States schooner M. A. Batone entered Halifax on the 7th for repairs lasting days. It carried fresh halibut that would spoil if not landed or transshipped, and the collector granted permission to transship without department consultation, an action he regrets.
Timothy Carey was arraigned and held in 3000 bail for examination Saturday on manslaughter charges in the death of Patrick Whalen who died at the hospital December 9. Carey claims self defence. Alexander Miller of Peabody, in custody for drunkenness, attempted two hangings while under arrest.
New colorings headline Jonpan Marsa Co. department stores as Persian embroideries arrive across fashion departments. The feature highlights vibrant palettes, intricate patterns, and immediate availability for spring wardrobes.
Washington dispatch reports a heated House clash over civil service reform as opponents tried to cut civil service commission funding. The vote failed to strip the appropriation after a quorum issue, with 138 against and 25 for the amendment. Notable mentions include General Henderson of Iowa, Amos Cummings of New York, General Spinola of New York, and Speaker pro tempore Lodge of Massachusetts. Massachusetts members present voted against the measure.
In the House on December 18, discussion centered on the soldiers' roll and civil service issues. An amendment to raise messengers on the soldiers' roll failed 535 to 66. further motions to expand clerical staff drew sharp exchanges, with Spinola defending party stance and Bam. Henderson pressed for enforcement of the civil service law, while Randall warned against expanding office holders.
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