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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1890

Page

2

Campaign in Ireland Report Delivers Parnell Support

Reports from Cooper Union show Irish National League members backing Parnell with unanimous resolutions and a cable to him. Updates from Ireland note disputes over Parnell and related figures as various factions urge retirement or continue opposition amid ongoing coverage of the O’Shea divorce case developments in London.

Ireland William Ken Patrick Gleason New York Irish National League Cooper Union Parnell Durury Canon Cody Mr. Parnell Granard Board of Guardians Athlone Commission Kilkenny National League Jersey Molloy Birr Kings County South Africa J. M’carthy Insuppressible M’carthyites M’carthyite Dublin London The Daily News

Hypnotism Expert Testifies in Paris Murder Case

Dr Liegeois presents the Nancy School view that hypnotized subjects can be made to commit crimes and recalls an unloaded revolver experiment. He suggests Milord Bompard may retain subconscious memories and urges further hypnotic questioning, while judges deny re-hypnosis for the accused to reveal facts.

Paris Michael Eyraud Gabrielle Bompard Liegeois Mile Bompard Syrand Milo Bom Garanger Procureur R. Liegeois Brouardel Nancy Mlle. Bompard M. Decori Eyraud M. Gouffe

Baron Wissmann Recalls Emin Pasha for Disregard of Orders

Berur reports Baron Wissmann states he has recalled Emin Pasha from Africa due to disobedience of orders. Emin impeded operations under Stokes and refused imperial plans, planning to return after securing Victoria Nyanza station. Berlin dispatch says Germans in East Africa believe Emin will march to Wadelai despite orders.

Berur Ben Baron Wissmann Emin Pasha Africa Emin Stokes Victoria Nyanza London Berlin East Africa Wadelai Baron Wissmannn

Argentine Tariff Debated In Parliament On Finance Proposals

Burnos Ayres reports Parliament opens debate on Finance Minister proposals including a 6 percent export duty in gold, import duties, taxes on liquor cigars and matches, a 2 percent bank deposit tax, and licensing for foreign financial firms. The Times notes the cedulas conversion plan with 150 million dollars in 5 percent gold bonds and a two-series exchange.

Burnos Ayres London the Times Buenos Ayres

American Export & Trading Company ties to Mexican trade

New York readers are seeing an advertising push by the American Export & Trading Company promoting trade with Mexico and Spanish American business. A semi official statement claims the firm holds about $1,000,000 in stock of sub companies, more than double its capital stock, signaling strong investment value.

New York American Export & Trading Company Mexico

Democrats of Franklin John E Russell Speaks at Tariff Reform Club

Greenfield December meeting of the Franklin County Tariff Reform Club featured John E Russell as the sole speaker. He urged a post 1888 victory would have spared the nation political demoralization, praised Cleveland era policies and warned against pension and tariff excesses, urging freer trade and limited government while highlighting Senate reform and reciprocal trade ideas.

Greenfield Franklin County Tariff Reform Club Mansion House John H. Sanderson John E. Russell Russell Franklin Cleveland Franklin County Massachusetts Fairchild Wanamakers Harrisons Launers Green B Baums Jones Stewart Nevada Teller Dolph Mitchell Senate House Harrison Levant Suez Canal Hoar Free Soil Party van Buren Samuel Tilden Silas Wright

Big Drop In Temperature Sweeps The City

The thermometer plunged over the last forty eight hours. By 1 o clock last night it was ten degrees above zero and continued falling. At 8 pm it stood thirteen above. By Thursday night the wind was west by southwest at eighteen miles an hour and the blast reached forty four miles per hour. The cold snap raised dirt and refuse in the streets and even the undertaker smiled at the scene while officials fretted over the mess. The forecast suggests the mercury will reach zero by morning.

Holiday numbers of St Nicholas and Wide Awake gifts

The Post notes demand for holiday issues of St Nicholas and Wide Awake as charming gifts and as magnified Christmas cards. Highlights include Andrew Lang’s Golden Fleece start The Fortunes of Toby Trafford and jingle The Languishing Linnet. Noted are Christmas Chrysanthemums contributions and Robins Pennell pieces Gypsies and Gypsying and A Royal Exile. Miss Walker’s cherub drawing In Clover on Wide Awake page 47 is praised.

St. Nicholas Toby Trafford Andrew Lang

Burglar Caught in Washington Street Theft

Officer Morrissey of Station 2 stopped a man along Washington Street with a bundle under his arm. The package held a fur lined cloak valued at 50, two umbrellas, and a small satchel. A card for Miss Bowditch of Hudson Street tied the burglary to her home. The burglar was identified as Thomas Welch alias McDevitt.

Morrissey Station 2 Washington Street Kneeland Street Miss Bowditch Hudson Street

Gold Shipment Reaches New York Port on Steamship

The steamship brought 501350 pounds in gold coin and bars to New York. O A Jenkins and Co invite early inspection of an elegant line of Alaska seal sacques English coats jackets and shoulder capes. Sealskins this season are claimed to be the finest ever imported.

New York O. A. Jenkins & Co Alaska

A Ray of Hope From Hood's Blood Tonic

A ray of hope for those held by scrofula and other blood diseases comes from Hood's dorsaparilla. It is said to impart health and strength to the vital fluid, dissolving the bonds of disease and freeing the captive tree.

Hood

Senate Debates Reciprocal Trade Plan and Election Bill Clash

Senate discussions centered on Mr Gray’s reciprocal trade resolution with Canada and Mexico, and Mr Blair’s remarks about press rumors. The chamber also debated the election bill with objections on force and fairness, while recognizing the broader political stakes and past conflicts over civil rights enforcement.

Senate Mr. Gray Blair

Division of Sioux lands into smaller reservations

The House approved a conference report by a vote of 121 to 8, moving to subdivide a portion of Sioux Indian lands into smaller reservations as part of federal policy actions.

Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company District of Columbia Perkins Kansas Dakota Enroe Tennessee House Yeas Allen Mississippi Congress Senate Harrison Washington

Lamontagne Hanged Before Sheriff Death Questioned

In Ottawa on December 19 Sheriff Webb died of heart disease just before Lamontagne’s scheduled execution in Sherbrooke. The hanging proceeded, prompting a legal challenge over authority. Judge Mangrave says the warrant tied to the sheriff expired with his death, raising questions about legality of the act.

OtTawa Ont Webb Lamontagne Sherbrooke Sheriff Webb Mangrave

Report on Whitten Burdett Young Committee findings

The panel finds assets of Whitten Burdett Young at 667 436 79 against nominal 995 159 27 and liabilities about 1 103 249 00 with contingent claims of 99 413 28. It recommends creditors accept sixty cents on the dollar plus six percent interest, to be paid in four equal installments over a year. firm indicates cash offers may fall short of 50–60 cents. The meeting approves the recommendation and directs assignees to hold assets pending settlement negotiations.

Whitten, Burdett & Young William Whitman Whitman, Harding & Co Henry G. Nichols Jonathan A. Lane Charles H. Allen William G. Russell C. V. Whitten H. S. Burdett F. A. Kempton Simons, Hatch & Whitten Ess H. L. Whitten Rk. Gardner Chase & Co Burdett A.S. Young Whitten Hart

Excursion to Sandwich Islands by Raymond and Whitcomb

Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb announce their third and fourth excursion parties to California on Jan 18 and 15. The tours include a winter visit to the Sandwich Islands with a Honolulu to Kilauea volcano excursion. Travel will be aboard Oceanic Steamship Company liners with practical details available at 296 Washington Street opposite School Street.

Sandwich Islands Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb California Honolulu Kilauea San Francisco Oceanic Steamship Company California Or Islands Washington Street School Street New Orleans Galveston San Antonio el Paso Chicago Kansas City Las Vegas Hot Springs Santa Fe Mexico

Elite Whiskey from A Hetherston Co Boston Ad

Connoisseurs praise Elite Whiskey from A Hetherston and Co Boston 44 and 46 Broad Street corner Milk as palatable and pure with strong body and delicate flavor. Firm ships C O D from one gallon up and offers a free catalogue. cases of six large bottles priced at five six or seven dollars.

A. Hetherston & Co Broad Street Milk Boston

American Absurdities Lecture by Rev. Minot J Savage

The Rev. Minot J Savage lectured in the Wendell Phillips course at Tremont Temple on Some of Our American Absurdites. He praised small nations, mocked bigness, and argued against majority infallibility while urging abolition of anti English prejudice and broader international cooperation.

Wendell Phillips Tremont Temple Minot J. Savage America Palestine Gareeca Italy Holland England Savage Britain

Harvard Deturs Awarded To Top Harvard Students

Harvard yesterday afternoon awarded the annual deturs to top students chosen for strong scholarship. Prizes included bound volumes from Greek Testament to Robinson Crusoe. Recipients include Senior Harry White and many juniors and sophomores led by Gardiner Hubbard Scndder and David Taggart Clark. Calendar notes list December events and the Christmas recess starting December 23.

Harvard Dean Smith Robinson Crusoe Harry White Gardiner Hubbard Gardiner Hubbard Scndder, David Taggart Clark Ernest Iliggins Jackson David Saville Muzzey Lexington George Frederick Sibley Salem Robert Gray Dodge Newburyport Gilling Albany N. Y Frederick Gibbs Jackson Dorchester William Vaughan Moody H. Ware H. F. Willard G. X. Bell Hi. Th. Cook C. L. Young M. Baliou J. H. Harwood D. O. Marey KR. C. Larrabee C. Andeade M. He Ener J. G. Hart H. G. Pearson F. Pownsend L Webber P. KB. Goetz PF. W. Dallinger J. J. Cochrane A. Friedlander W. Luce G. A. Vage A. Rippey F. Winsor Appleton Chapel

Northern Pacific railroad promotes colonization in Northwest

The article extols the Northern Pacific line as the sole rail route linking Montana, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia with the East. It highlights through service from Chicago to the Pacific coast, second class ticket privileges across Spokane Falls, and maps and timetables available via ticket agents and Charles J. Fee. It also pitches Dunlap fountain pens as an ideal holiday gift with holiday discounts.

Montana Oregon Washington British Columbia Northern Pacific Railroad Great Northwest State of Washington St. Paul Butte City Helena Mont Spokane Falls Wash Portland Northern Pacific Charles 3. Fee St. Paul, Minn

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