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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1889

Page

2

German Samoa Policy Signals Continuation Under New Administration

A Post correspondent notes that the info sent to Congress shows Berlin intends to pursue the foregone policy. The discussion centers on Pagopago Bay rights, the treaty, and a prior deed of cession by the Samoan Islands authorities granting the United States a permanent grant immune to treaty changes.

Congress Post Germany Pagopago Bay Samoan United States

Indian commissioners press for higher Indian education funds

The board reports lack of travel funds kept them from visiting most schools and reservations except Hampton Institute San Diego Industrial School and Tule River. They urge removal of intruders from Round Valley and settlement of Mission Indian land troubles while criticizing railroad right of way grants. They request education appropriations rising to 2 million 3 million and 4 million over three years as progress in Indian education is noted.

Washington Board of Indian Commissioners Hampton Institute Virginia Industrial School San Diego Cal Tule River California Round Valley North Boston Atlantic South

Montreal police seek Hartford official and others in suspected defalcation case

Montreal authorities say J A Moore former Hartford Insurance secretary treasurer is believed in the city awaiting Hartford guidance for arrest. Detective Kellert notes Moore's presence for days alongside James Riley of the New York Produce Exchange and now John E Sullivan Indianapolis county clerk who fled after issuing 20000 dollars in fraudulent warehouse receipts.

Montreal Que Sprciau J. A. Moore Hartford (Conn.) Insurance Company Indianapolis Joe Kellert Moore Hartford Insurance James Riley New York John E. Sullivan

An Old-Time Southern Town and Its People

A winter traveler’s letter from January 1889 paints an old Southern town as seen from the color line. The piece contrasts quiet decayed grandeur among whites with a prospering Black community, noting modest poverty, sturdy children, and a rare beggar. A sighting of a runaway wagon ends with gracious rural responses.

Pine Woods Old Massa Reese Sparge

Haiti Conflict Deepens As Légitime Faces Hippolyte

Port au Prince reports show arrests and trials suppressing opposition while Hippolyte’s forces push toward Laecer and Leverte. Northern supplies reach front lines as French backing and German aid bolster Hippolyte. Légitime pursues Laecer attack with Leteniece due tonight. The Oranje Nassau carries arms to Port au Prince and Major Porter to lead Légitime’s troops.

Port-Avu-Prince Port-au-Prince Légitime Hippolyte Laecer San Marci Henche St. Michael Dessalines Grande Saline Artibonite Leverte Cape Haytien Gonaives St. Mare Prophete Thelamaque Ancrona Touissant St. Marc Hayti New York Oranje Nassau Brooklyn David E. Porter Admiral Porter Charles C. McKinney Judge McKinney Ohio Porter

Attempted Lynching Foiled In Madison County

Frank W. Pope former Independent Republican governor candidate faced assassination threats in Madison County amid political hostility. Pope, staying in Madison during an epidemic, appeared before U S commissioner Captain Ernst Wiltz to provide testimony for F S Goodrich in a contest case. A lynch attempt occurred but was thwarted by conservative citizens and the sheriff with gubernatorial orders for Pope’s protection.

Jacksonville Fla Frank W. Pope Madison County

Defense of Electric Cars Against Citizen's Claims

A letter defends electric streetcars against six criticisms. It argues horses adapted to vehicles, denies fire and electric shock risks, notes safety of current, and asserts high speed can be controlled and has saved lives on Sprague lines in cities like Richmond and Boston.

Spracer Electric Ramway and Motor Company New York Citizen Richmond Scranton St. Joseph Akron Boston Charles E. Colbert William Vaughan Koston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim, Esquire Elijah George

Resignation and Inspections Mark Fifth Regiment Moves

A militia notice outlines company inspection dates for the Fifth Regiment. It reports Captain Gideon F. Haynes of Company F resigning, leaving F without line rights, and lists officer deployments, commissions, and a grand levee at Battery A. Major Frost and Majors Whitney and Benyon are assigned to specific companies.

Fifth Regiment Frost Whitney Benyon Gideon F. Haynes Waltham Adjutant-General’s Haynes Young’s Hotel Infantry Boylston Building Battery A New York Boynton S. Frank Frost Fifth Infantry Richardson William H. Oakes Boston David Kinneair Ninth Infantry Kinneair Robert C. Heaton First Corps

Death by Own Action in Cambridge Woman Age About Twenty Five

Mrs. Mary Casey of No 15 Pine Street Cambridge died yesterday afternoon by hanging in the cellar of her home after leaving her 2 year old child with a neighbor. Casee discovered the body about 10 o'clock. The article also notes the 253d anniversary of Shepard Memorial Church in Old Cambridge, with a reception, supper, and various officers and activities listed.

Mary Casey Frank J. Casey Pine Street Cambridge Casey Shepard Memorial Church Old Cambridge Alexander McKenzie Young People’s Alliance Ladies’ Missionary Society Ladies’ Beene Circle Young Ladies’ Working Party Margaret Shepard Society Professor Corey Deacon Francis Flint Francis B. Gilman John F. Kempton Morris A. Hall Leigh R

Salem's New Court House Dedicated in Salem

The new Salem court house costing about $150000 is to be dedicated tomorrow afternoon with E T Burley presiding and Chief Justice Brigham and Judges Sherman and Thompson likely in attendance. Eben F Stone will deliver the oration. Wheeler Northend designed the English oak finished building with Artem Essex Law Library and a $1500 fireplace.

SaLem Spectrau E. T. Burley Bar Association Brigham Sherman and Thompson W. D. Northend Committee of the Bar Eben F. Stone Newburyport Wheeler & Northend Peabody Essex Law Library Court House

Improvements in Brookline

Brookline February 1 Heirs of the late Timothy Corey plan cutting fine streets through their large Beacon street estate and selling desirable building lots. Mr Eugene R Knapp of Beacon and Tappan streets intends to build several houses at about 15000 dollars.

Brookline Suffolk Gustav Hartung Boston Winthrop Street Charlestown G. W. Warren Middlesex So. Dist 4. R. Tinstar Gustav Startung Josephine A. Stearns Frederika Hartung

Iolanthe In Great Demand For Coastal Pleasure Trip

The Pullman private car Iolanthe is amid unusual demand as William Sheafe of Milton chapters it for a family and friends voyage to the Pacific coast. They depart Boston March 7 aboard Raymond & Whitcomb’s special train via the Hoosac Tunnel and Santa Fe route.

Pullman Company William Sheafe Milton Pacific Coast Boston Raymond & Whitcomb Hoosac Tunnel Santa E

Annual sale of shopworn boots by Moseley Co.

T E Moseley Co 469 Washington street announces a cash only annual sale of shopworn boots and shoes beginning Monday.

T. E. Moseley Co Washington Street

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