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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1889

Page

5

Wright Named Labor Commissioner Amid Panamanian Politics

Washington reports Colonel Carroll D Wright has been nominated by President Cleveland for labor commissioner. The move aims to secure Wright’s four year term and sideline rivals. Republican senators and Harrison supporters weigh confirmation amid early framed opposition over the Panama resolution and party strategy in Louisiana.

Panama Louisiana Robinson Washington SprerAt Carroll D. Wright Senate Harrison Wright Post Colonel Wricht Colonel Wright Cleveland Department of Labor Wri Ht Harrion

Republican Senators hold full caucus on election probes and Territories

A full Republican Senate caucus met today to discuss election investigation resolutions and the Territories admission issue. The privileges and elections committee will review pending propositions, while Evarts report on lexus outrages will be considered. Senators will back their conference in opposing the omnibus bill admitting four territories including the Dakotas and Montana.

Evarts Senate Dakotas Montana New Mexico

McCreary moves to present majority view on Panama resolution

Governor McCreary plans a written majority statement for House debate on the Panama resolution as opposition coalesces. Governor Norwood pressed a forceful minority paper. Russell will also submit opposing views, while others drift toward support and Republican backing remains strong.

McCreary House Committee On Foreign Affairs Panama House Russell Massachusetts Norwood Georgia Judge Cothran South Carolin Judge Shipman Michigan Blaine Hitt Illinois General Boulanger Department of the Seine

Louisiana Republicans push election investigation resolution

Senator Chandler read a preamble and resolutions by the Republican State central committee of Louisiana urging adoption of the Chandler Louisiana election investigating resolution. They claim Senator Gibson opposed it and contend the 1888 Louisiana election violated constitutional principles, questioning Louisiana’s republican government. Elijah A. Morse notes broad business replies on Taunton postmaster candidates as Kennedy’s term nears expiry March 25.

Chandler Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana Gibson Stat United States Elijah Elijah A. Morse Taunton Kennedy

Postmaster Appointments and Civil Service Reform Talk

The Post correspondent asks about a fairly efficient postmaster and Morse confirms some Republicans were appointed under a Republican administration. He notes President Cleveland reappointed Republicans and hints at postmaster choices in New York to satisfy reformers. He doubts Harrison will push similar moves in the second district.

Post Morse Cleveland New York General Harrison

Canadian Lumbermen urge removal of export duty on logs

Ottawa reports the Canadian Lumbermen's Association will send deputations nationwide to press the government to repeal the export duty on logs. The duty aims to raise revenue from U S investors, but fear of US retaliation grows. News notes R R Dobell travels to London to back a Glasgow to Canada cable scheme via Belle Isle and Gaspe with CP railmen pushing a company formation.

Ottawa Ont Canadian Lumbermen’s Association Dominion Congress Quebec R. R. Dobell London Eng Glasgow Scot Canada Straits of Belle Isle Newfoundland Gaspe Que Canadian Pacific Railway

Cost of Handling Coal in Case Against Lehigh Valley

Washington Feb 8 hearing in Coxe Bros & Co v Lehigh Valley Railroad resumed before the interstate commerce commission. Testimony from multiple petitioners' witnesses states bituminous coal incurs higher in car and vessel handling costs than anthracite and that soft coal prices and contracts shape market displacement in New England.

Washington Coxe Bros. & Co Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission F. H. Chappell New London M. H. Fuller Providence H. A. Dean Taunton Frank Miller Bridgeport Mr. Millard Meriden H. A. Burnham Boston John Batchelder New England

Fall River Mills Stock Market Active Hartford's Report

The local mill stock market shows unusual activity with strong out of town inquiries for speculation and investment. G M Haffards & Co list current conditions across numerous mills including American Linen, Crescent, Davol, Border City, Chace, Metacomet, Pocasset, Robeson, Slade, Stratford, Tecumseh, Union Cotton, and Weetamore Mills with varied bid and asked prices and recent sales.

Fact River G. M. Haffards & Co American Linen Co Border City Aig. Co Barnaby Mfy. Co Secs Chace Mills Crescent Mills Davol Mills Flint Mills Globe Yarneeuis Granite Mills Hargraves Mills King Philip Mills Laurel Lake Millis Merchants’ Mfg. Co Mechanics’ Mills Metacomet Mf. Co Narrazansett Mills Osborn Mills Pocasset Mfg. Co Ric’d Borden Mig. Co Robeson Mills Speemers Mig. Co Shore Mills Slade Millis Statford Mills Gient Seaconnet Mills Tecumseh Mills Troy Cotton and Wool- Tor Ofer Sls Aera Union Cotton Mfg S Wampanoag Mills Weetamve Mills

Gamma Delta Society Holds Boston University Reception

The Gamma Delta Society hosted a formal reception at Jacob Sleeper Hall in connection with Boston University. Miss Clara Johnson presided as hostess with seven tables of coffee and sweetmeats, 3800 guests attended, and coeducation was praised.

Gamma Delta Society Boston University Jacob Sleeper Hall Louise Morey May Howard Clara Johnson A. O’hagan Washington B. F. Crook L. T. Lewis H. Andrews Louise Symonds E A. Woods Bright Cambridge Kingsbury Chestnut Hill Hinckley Lynn Dillingham Auburndale Bowne D. Dorchester, Jr Lindsay E. 8. Davis Thomas A. Mack Roberts Channing Talbot Clatlin A. M. Diaz Educational Union

Dorchester Yacht Club Hosts Lecture On Charts

The Dorchester Yacht Club held a well attended winter lecture on charts by Commander Eaton U S N with diagrams and blackboard drawings. The February 22 lecture is postponed and the annual dinner will be held the night before.

Dorchester Yacht Club Eaton U.S.N Boston Duck Company Summer Street Boston M. ' Pider Olsen Columbian Manufacturing Company Samuel Haines HME The Otis Company Treasuer Luston M. Peder Olsen

Mrs Winslow’s Readings at Jamaica Plain

To the Editor the Post Jamaica Plain enjoys a privilege in Mrs Erving Winslow’s series on old English dramatists The introductions are intelligent and historical the readings dramatic and read with skill The Hawthorne Rooms performance last spring sounds refreshed delightful and charming with incidental songs by an invisible choir pleasing even fastidious listeners.

Jamaica Plain Erving Winslow

Pyle's Pearline Merits Highlighted in Papers

Readers are urged to consider the merits of Pyle's Pearline as detailed in recent newspaper discussions. The ads promote its cleaning effectiveness and caution about imitation products.

Pyle Omaha & Council Bluffs Bridge and Railway Company

Financial Market Summary of New York and Western Stocks

The New York market weak amid broad news from this city and a dampening effect from a failure. New York & New England strong. Chicago Burlington & Northern active but closed lower. Copper market shows weakness in Boston & Montana, while Tamarack strengthens. Union Pacific funding chances noted. Northern Pacific roams Montana coal potential. Butte right of way sought. Glidden & Curtis failure cited with heavy advances to Pacific Guano and Ohio & Western Coal and Iron.

New York St. Paul New England F.C. Hollins & Co Chicago, Burlington & Northern Harris West End Boston & Montana Tamarack Montana Northern Pacific Butte City Butte Messrs. Glidden & Curtis Pacific Guano Company Ohio & Western Coal and Iron Company Stock Exchange

Theatres Schedule in Keene and Boston Venues

The afternoon and evening showtimes listed include Hollis Street Keene at 2 and 7:45, Boston Museum with Sweet Lavender at 2 and 8, Rosina Vokes at the ARK, Maggie Mitchell at Globe Theatre, Booth and Barrett at Boston Theatre, Pook and Atheneum Variety, and Grand Opera House presenting Zitka at 2 and 7:46.

Hollis Street Thatre

Ballot Taken in Joint Assembly for U S Senator

Charleston West Virginia February 8 The joint assembly balloted for United States Senator with results showing Goff 39 Kenna 38 Carr 24 and scattering 0, required for a choice 42.

Charleston W. Va United States Goff Kenna Carr

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