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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1887
Page
1
From Monday to Wednesday the store prepared fresh goods and offered rare bargains in every department. Old and broken lots were cleared as they planned to begin the year with new stock. The week promises odds and ends to meet eager demand and spring preparations are underway. Odd garments for all ages are urged to be seen before Saturday night.
Tin trunks and gash boxes described as thirteen to twenty inches long. They are noted as extra quality and very heavy with slunk handles, flat steel keys, and handsome finish.
The Senate passed a sundry civil appropriation bill and approved a $10 000 item for drought relief seed purchases in Texas districts. Also in Washington reports note a sensational engagement involving a son of Senator Hearst and a push to transfer the weather bureau to civil service.
Today's weather brings snow and lower temperatures. Meetings include the Historic Genealogical Society and Yale Alumni dinner in Boston. Alumni events at Bowdoin College and Young's Hotel. Death of J Putnam Bradlee, president of the board of public institutions. Concerts and entertainments in city venues and a steamer wedding. Bridgewater repairs and legislative business actions noted. Stock market closes firm with New York and New England leading.
A large steamer is reported ashore about half a mile south of the Monmouth Beach life saving station. Cries of passengers are heard from the shore as a life saving crew works to reach the vessel. Thick fog and heavy seas hinder communication. signals hoped for as weather may clear. No further word by 6:50 this morning.
Fall River February meeting reports the Troy Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company electing Jefferson Borden as president and R B Borden as clerk and treasurer. Shore Mills also selects officers with C C Rounseville as clerk and treasurer and G A Chace among directors. Earnings reach $60,000 with dividends 4 percent at Troy Mills, 14 1/2 percent at Richard Borden Mill, and $15 per share at American Linen Company.
The Southern Telegraph Company goods were sold under foreclosure in Richmond Virginia on Tuesday. The Western Union Telegraph Company bought the stake for 460000 dollars after holding a majority of the bonds for nearly a year.
Fire detected at 2 o clock this morning in the female department of the State industrial school. The reserve fire department rushed to the scene and inmates were rescued.
Harry Hall business manager of the New York Tribune wed Virginia Ricker daughter of Warren Houghton at the bride’s father’s home in Barn Mo. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A F Dunnells of Central Church in the evening.
Washington reports the foreign affairs committee expects Belmont to return for Edmunds retaliation bill deliberations. Belmont wishes to stay in New York but is urged to prioritize public business. Separate note says Senator Edmunds cites court duties as reason for limited Senate time and calls for heroic measures to curb time misappropriation.
A Fredericksburg despatch details Washington travelers including Representative Allen of Massachusetts attending a Masonic celebration and touring the birthplace of George Washington’s mother. Allen's Opera House speech praised Virginia Massachusetts ties and a future shared prosperity. He envisioned Fredericksburg rivaling Lowell in cotton manufacture and growth aided by Rappahannock falls and transport facilities.
A Star report cites an enlisted signal service member urging transfer of the weather bureau from military to civil service. He argues a civilian organization would be cheaper and broadly supported by personnel and legislators, noting President and Army opinions favor civil governance.
Wasuination February 2 The Senate rules committee has not reported on Senator Hoars resolution requiring the President of the Senate to verify quorum before the chaplain offers the opening prayer. Only ten attended prayers though thirty eight are needed. Hoar was absent yesterday during prayer and his in room prayer claim was questioned by the Post.
Senate commerce committee favors bill granting the Chicago Minneapolis Atlantic Railroad Company authority to construct a bridge over the St Marys River at Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Project led by General Washburn of Minneapolis seeks Minnesota millers new export outlet with Boston capital backing.
The House committee on Territories favors a bill to organize Alaska as a civil government over lands ceded by Russia. Sitka would be the seat of government, and the territory would elect a delegate to the U S House of Representatives.
London announces the engagement of Miss Eleanor Calhoun, the American actress, to Mr. William Hearst, son of Senator Hearst of California. Hearst is a Harvard student and the family opposes the marriage.
Secretary of the Treasury writes Representative Breckenridge urging reform in tariff law administration. He endorses Hewitt bill as amended by the committee and says adoption will greatly improve customs revenue and end rate disputes between the department and importers.
In Washington the House reports a joint resolution allowing readvertisement for cruiser No. 1 and permitting construction up to 1.3 million dollars excluding armament. A separate bill seeks 20 million for modern naval guns and coast defenses, with a six member board to advise on gun quality and quantities. The gun plan requires American manufacture and full reports to Congress.
Newspapers in Bern condemn the Berlin Post for a recent piece on France. The Was sische Zeitung calls it provocative, the Tageblatt recalls a prior 1875 war scare disavowed by Bismarck, the Freisinnige says it preys on voters’ fears, and the National stresses Germany’s stance for peace.
Turpie defeats Harrison 76 to 74 in a state vote and is proclaimed elected to the United States Senate to serve six years from March 4. The joint convention faces controversy as rival claims and cheers mark the announcing of the result amid party rhetoric.
London February 2 The dinner invitation from Sir William Vernon Harcourt to meet Lord Hartington and Lord Randolph Churchill with Mr Gladstone sparks a political stir. Hartington declines and Gladstone’s attendance remains doubtful while Harcourt seeks a social gathering with possible coalitions over government war expenditures.
The Rev. Dr. McGlynn started his reply to Rome today at Cardinal Gibbons suggestion. It is understood he will not travel to Rome.
London on February 2 saw markets close firm after large fluctuations with a moderate rise. The Paris Bourse showed a marked recovery and settlements were completed with less difficulty than feared.
Lond on Feb 3 Lord Hartington spoke at Newcastle urging independent stance to aid Unionist causes. He questioned government Irish proposals this session and warned coalition could shift Liberal support. He criticized Ran dolph Churchill, urged reform of spending and restraint on evictions while opposing agitators believed to fuel Ireland's troubles.
Yale alumni under President Timothy Dwight gathered in Boston for a formal dinner praising Yale’s future growth. Harvard figures like Professor W. W. Goodwin and Governor Oliver Ames attended, with other peer university leaders offering compliments and pledges of mutual support. Dwight urged broader Yale outreach across the worldwide alumni network as the institution expands beyond its New Haven center.
Cambridge city government grants a hearing for March 2 to discuss the location of the Meigs elevated road after a petition. Friends of Chief Engineer Tomlinson aboard the Cunard steamer Cephalonia marked the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, noting Mrs. Tomlinson could not attend as she is abroad.
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