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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1887
Page
1
For 24 hours from 7 a m February 10 forecast calls for fair weather in New England and eastern New York, followed by local rains. Winds will be variable, turning southerly, with higher temperatures.
A morning summary notes no House action on retaliatory measures and ongoing Senate eulogies for Senator Logan. It covers nominations, pensions, and currency changes, local court rulings on plurality elections, a Rhode Island special election, fires in Dodgeville Millis, labor strikes in Paterson and New York, a Worcester rail purchase, and travel resumption on the Old Colony line.
Berlin reports General Boulanger has ordered troops to the frontier. Vatican aid for the septem ate bill noted. Berlin bourse falls on French war credit vote. House of Commons debates Parnell amendment to the Queen's Speech. Gaschen elected MP for St George's. Consul General Porch refuses to resign per Bayard. Montreal carnival sports succeed.
The day features fair weather with possible showers and a busy schedule of meetings. Directors, unions, clubs, and an Odd Fellows session gather around town while the stock market shows broad gains. A wedding at Trinity Church and a theatre amateur performance are noted among proceedings.
City or Mexico Feb 9 The nomination of a successor to Consul General Perch sparks interest. Perch refuses Bayard’s demand to resign and vows to fight the matter through. The Two Republics praises his conduct and Americanism while preparing to defend him. The episode draws press scrutiny.
Worcester February 9. The Democratic city committee organized tonight by electing Captain E. R. Harris chairman Webster Thayer vice chairman T. W. Butler secretary and John J. White treasurer.
Newport R I reports that passenger travel on the Old Colony line to New York was restored tonight as the steamer Providence completed a trip from here. The steamer Old Colony will resume service tomorrow night.
The injuries and damages cases arising from the Stony Brook flood will be tried in the Norfolk county Superior Court. The move from Suffolk courts was dropped, and initial legal questions will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
Berlin report cites General Boulanger planning troop moves to Verdun Toul and Algiers while Paris notes delay until the 24th. Cardinal Jacobini urges Centre to back the septennate, linking passage to papal support and peace, amid German Catholic bishops aligning with Vatican wishes. Official Gazette confirms wartime transport orders. Paris stock and press reflections show market and political tension.
News reports from New York and surrounding towns detail ongoing strikes and labor unrest. Longshoremen face mixed actions with pay relief given to some, yet union resistance persists at piers and in related industries.
Walter Stowe Bright McLaren defends the plan of campaign as lawful and helpful to peace in Ireland. Sir Edward Clarke calls it illegal and a conspiracy, while noting landlords’ evictions and Liberal support aimed at defeating government aims. Debate adjourned on Redmond’s motion.
London February 9 Mr Goschen chancellor of the exchequer was elected member of Parliament for St George's Hanover Square with 5702 votes to 1545 for Hays man Gladstonian. Lord Algernon Percy previously held the seat.
It is understood in Grafton that the Grafton Centre railroad has been bought by unnamed parties and will be converted from narrow gauge to broad gauge, extended to Upton and Milford or Hopedale, reviving a scheme once proposed by the Knowltons of Upton and the Drapers of Hopedale. The project would provide Milford, Upton, and Hopedale with more direct Worcester and western access.
Carson Nevada February 9 Both houses of the Legislature adopted resolutions disfranchising the Mormon population in Nevada.
A Feb 9 meeting reported the committee's views on coast defences impressed Senate and House committees, prompting bills for 21 million dollars for fortifications. The board urged lawful plans, anti pref erence laws, and public gun competition, favoring 10.84 million for ordnance changes and a fortification substitute. Arbitration on coal strikes was not adopted.
Railroad commissioners toured the wreck site and examined the rail bed and ties. Drilled testimony from injured passengers detailed the crash sequence, while Professor Fletcher analyzed broken rail pieces for defects, suggesting a possible cold metal flaw and a Bessemer grade rail.
Cape Ann Yacht Club members discussed race details and inquiries from other clubs regarding a $250 challenge. Final arrangements will be completed soon and announced. The event is planned for June.
In Portland Maine a Democratic caucus chose delegates who largely back Charles McCarthy Jr for mayor nomination. The result signals support for the son of Charles McCarthy in the upcoming race.
The Rev. Dr. Mc Glynn's expected letter to late parishioners did not reach the group at 24 East Thirty-ninth street as they met tonight. They will reconvene Friday evening to hear it.
New York February 9 The Western National Bank held its organization meeting electing Secretary Manning as president United States Treasurer Jordan as vice president and F Blankhorn as cashier.
Providence R I Feb 9 Governor Wetmore orders a special election for Congressman in the western district on the 21st to fill the vacancy caused by the unseating of William A Pierce
The bulletin lists arriving vessels including steamers Clifton and Zaandam near New York and authorities in Albany and Boston noting arrivals of ships such as Glanens, Barbarossa, and Belle of Oregon with cargoes and destinations across Atlantic ports. Lounges the lines mention brigs Gustav and Martin Bartlett and schooners Etna and Mary Lord among others.
Tonight the known dead from the Connecticut River train wreck in Wiurr River Vermont increases to seventeen with new evidence showing 36 passengers were delivered to the Central instead of 30. Six unidentified bodies remain as surgeons reassess charred remains.
In Montreal on February 9 the ice palace event drew crowds as 3000 snowshoers formed on Mont Royal. TORCH-lit procession lit the path and bombs and rockets exchanged between the attackers and palace. the hour-long assault ended with a concert by the snowshoers in Dominion Square.
From St. Lucia Florida Lt. Henn of the Galatea voices strong opposition to a race around the British Islands. He calls the proposed course fluky and risky, prefers deep sea routes like the Azores or Burlings, and urges a return voyage with fewer local hazards and better safety for American yachtsmen.
Fire broke out in the mule room on the fourth floor of the Dodgeville Mills owned in part by Stephen A. Knight. The blaze spread along the mules despite sprinklers. pumps were used and water caused most losses. Superintendent Merrill estimates total loss at 22,000 with insurance in mutual companies.
An alarm from Box 7 at 7 PM reported a dwelling fire at 343 Charles Street occupied by William Mier. The cause was a knocked over kerosene lamp with damage listed at 10 dollars.
A series of Feb 9 fires cause extensive damage in Barrmore Maryland Dover New Hampshire Kernn Arnoy North Adams Lowent Brocnette and Jackson with losses ranging from 1500 to 520000. Notable incidents include O Donnell Brothers bakery fire in Barrmore with insurance, a horse-accident during one blaze, and the J Bacon Co hardware store basement explosion blowing out gas lighting and glass. most losses insured.
Cambridge rail strike amid tie up on the Cambridge road. Crowds gather at Harvard and Central squares as barges and trains carry passengers from East Cambridge Somerville and beyond. Committee letters cite disputes over ten hours in twelve and discharges, while directors argue the timetable is reasonable and not ten in twelve.
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