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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1888
Page
1
Observations were recorded simultaneously at all named stations. Each site reported aligned readings at the same moment, noting comparable conditions and measurements across locations. Data consistency supports cross-station correlation and unified temporal analysis.
Louisvillle Kentucky January 31 The State Senate adopted by 48 to 26 a resolution protesting Congress passage of the Blair education bill and denouncing it as an iniquitous measure.
The article covers international tensions with Russia’s Balkan moves and Austrian German fortification plans, reports from Vienna and Berlin, and the Reichstag debate on a 700 000 man army bill. It cites Stourdza’s mission to secure military aid, Romania’s stance, and potential peace prospects under the Triple Alliance.
The Penobscot-Prospect area reports a difficult previous winter with deep snow and droughts delaying mills, but the 1887 lumber year shows high totals and prompt pay. Prospects for 1853 are favorable with rising pine box board demand and stable spruce and hemlock prices, while next season may see 12 million feet more logs if weather cooperates.
Holliston Jan 31. At the adjourned annual meeting with three fourths of stock represented a committee reported finance figures. Capital stock 150000 stock issued 125100 plant cost 133000 debt 8000 liabilities 68000 merchandise 117000. It was voted to mortgage the property and pay the indebtedness. Officers elected President E Clark Natick secretary O Thomson Holliston treasurer Walbot Holliston. Directors include Clark Thomson Walbot Sucker Johnson Kingman Gassett French Metcalf.
A scattered list of ships and passengers at various ports including Antwerp Lerwick Hamburg Glasgow Liverpool New York and Hong Kong. Names such as Mareca Kate Fawcett City of Truro Bengal Enella Group vessels and origins from Baltimore Coosaw Mediterranean Matanzas Havana Calcutta and Shanghai appear with dates in January. The fragmentary record notes embarkations from multiple global ports toward New York Philadelphia Copenhagen and other destinations.
Late ship news from London dated January 31 reports the steamer Mar sailing for New York. Details are brief with partial routing mentioning Engo and Hull.
Massowari reports Italians will occupy Santi tomorrow and General San Mar zona will move headquarters there. Massowah advices say King Menelek of Shoa has revolted against King John of Abyssinia. London despatch notes sickness in Italian troops with 400 soldiers in hospital.
Timothy D Sullivan to be released from Tullamore jail tomorrow morning crowds gather for triumphant progress towards Dublin. Trial of MP Cox at Kildysart begins amid clashes with police many injured. two evictions at Kilmihill with 200 policemen present. Longford merchants Roche and Boland jailed for unlawful assembly. nine farmers sentenced. Blane convicted in South Armagh for inciting tenants four months. Kerry farmer Fitzmaurice shot by evicted brothers. Henry Joseph Gill to resign seat in Limerick. Magistrate sentences Father MacFadden three months.
The judge will decide on the treatment the priest should receive in prison on appeal. Prison officials have not changed Mr. Wilfrid Blunt’s confinement, keeping him in a cell despite the doctor’s advice that he be moved to a hospital.
The Official Messenger reports a special session of the Senate condemning seven prisoners for belonging to a secret society with bombs and a printing press. Petrovsky and Ssigida receive life penal servitude, Alexandria is jailed eighteen years, Tchernoff fifteen, Trinitatskaya twelve, Ssigida wife of Ssigida eight, Feodorova eight, Orsvich’s trial postponed due to illness.
The Dominion fishery cruiser Dream is icebound in St. Andrew's Bay for days, enabling Maine fishermen to fish inside the three mile limit. Reports say a large fleet of American vessels are operating in Canadian waters while fish are abundant. Local fishermen complain of losses due to the captain's strict enforcement.
London reports Mr. Gladstone will reside at 16 James Street during the next Parliament session and return to London soon while Mr. Charles Herbert James resigns Merthyr Tydvil seat. Other items note Murchison medal to Newbury, Turkish soldiers at Damascus, university reforms at St Petersburg, Archbishop Walsh to lay foundation stone for St Patrick Church, and Crown Prince in San Remo under doctors care.
New York wholesale grocers protested after the sugar trust announced a new discount scale. Discounts drop to 5% under 100 barrels, 1% above 100 but under 1000, and 1% for 1000 and up, a shift from uniform 4% for all buyers. Small dealers fear loss while a 1100 ton Demerara cargo will be sold in London to avoid loss, costing government tariff revenue about 55000 dollars.
Ottawa officials reject Washington despatch reports as false. A cabinet minister says the commission has settled many points and may withdraw the American claim to exclusive Behring Sea privileges. Ratification by Congress and Dominion government will be required only to grant or remove commercial privileges. The fisheries conference will resume at 2 30 tomorrow with cautious optimism for a solution.
New York Jan 31 a large audience witnessed Sorcan Daly's revival of Midsummer Night's Dream. Lewis as Bottom drew amused, but overall the performance was uneven with strong scenes and weak comic focus. Fairy land impressed more in pictures than acting, Mendelssohn music noted, and the barge scene praised. Costume work and scenery earned high marks, with Daly promising a forthcoming book of the play.
Fresh harbor ice movement after thawing ruptures the gorge above and below the bridge. The Luce wrecks the Mattie Belle and sinks. Delver and other vessels damaged or lost. total shipping losses around 55000 with major costs to Anchor line, Missouri Land, and local ferry interests plus lighthouse launch Ivy.
About 5000 spectators in Jersey City watched Dominick McCaffrey and Jack Dempsey clash in a two round bout. Referee Jere Dunn ruled Dempsey the winner as he controlled the fight and scored three points to McCaffrey one.
Morrisseure Ontario January 31 Mr J B Whitney Conservative wins Ontario Legislature seat in Dundas to fill vacancy caused by the unseating of Dr Chamberlain Liberal, details indicate a party shift and regional political change.
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