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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1890

Page

5

Fishermen’s fate tied to Canada modus vivendi lapse

Senator Frye of Maine argues that Canadian privileges under the modus vivendi are unnecessary and that U S fishermen can cope without them. He says rights to enter Canadian ports for wood and water remain, and that if Canada reverts to old tactics after expiry, the United States should retaliate and enforce fair treatment. He opposes a new fisheries treaty, favoring reciprocal action over formal agreements.

Washington Sprcra Frye Maine Canada Bayard

Big River and Harbor Bill Promises Major Public Funding

The committee on rivers and harbors seeks the largest ever bill with estimates near 40 million dollars. House plans propose about two thirds of the estimates, around 25 million, with Boston Harbor, Sandy Bay, and Portland, Maine among favored allocations. Breakwaters to Porcupine Island and Mt. Desert could see funding around 60 thousand dollars next year.

Treasury Committee On Rivers and Harbors Congress Chief of Engineers Senate Boston Harbor Sandy Bay Portland Mt. Desert Porcupine Island

Captain Codman to testify against maritime subsidies

Captain John Codman is to speak before the House Merchant Marine Committee on Wednesday opposing subsidies for ocean going vessels. He will be the first public representative to oppose the steamship lines and shipyards, facing cross fire from subsidy advocates. The committee plans multiple hearings before drafting a bill, likely delaying action for a month or more. Republican support is strong, with Fithian likely to issue a strong minority report and possibly defeat the grant with GOP help.

John Codman House Committee On Merchant Marine Public Treasury House Fithian Incis

General W. E F Draper Visits Capital and Dines with Massachusetts Delegation

General William S Draper of Hopedale traveled to Washington today on business at the Patent Office. He met several Massachusetts Congress members and spoke with Major McKinley of the wars and means committee about cotton machinery duties. McKinley said the House bill would keep the Senate tariff schedule largely unchanged. Draper was amused to be misidentified as the Massachusetts Supreme Court judge. He invites the Massachusetts delegation to dine Wednesday night.

W. E F. Draper Capiatl William S. Draper Hopedale Massachusetts Congress Major McKinley McKinley Draper Judge Draper Supreme Court of Massachusetts

Hoar Bill Proposes $100 Monthly Pension for Double Hand Loss

Senator Hoar introduced a bill offering $100 per month to individuals permanently disabled by gunshot injuries resulting in loss of use of both hands. The measure replaces existing pensions for those veterans or affected persons.

Hoar

Idaho Statehood Admitted by Senate Committee Action

The Senate committee on Territories today directed Chairman Platt to favorably report the bill for Idaho's admission as a state and said it will be reported to the Senate on Wednesday.

Idaho Senate Committee On Territories Platt Senate

Nominations for Diplomatic and Consular Posts

The President named Charles Emory Smith to Russia as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and Samuel Merrill to Calcutta as consul general. Feamer Lee becomes secretary of legation at Rio de Janeiro, H. R. Newberry at Madrid, and Frederick M. Ryder to Quebec as consul.

Russia Charles Emory Smith Pennsylvania Calcutta Samuel Merrill Indiana Rio de Janeiro Feamer Lee Maryland Madrid H. R. Newberry Michigan Quebec Can Frederick M. Ryder Connecticut

Niven Plans Lecture on English Leaders at Temple

London lecturer Mr. Robert Niven selects a timely topic for Wednesday at the Temple. He will sketch appearance, character, and stance of key English figures Gladstone and Parnell. The talk will gauge Parnell’s rising star and focus on their relations to the Irish Home Rule party.

Robert Niven London The Temple Gladstone Parnell Niven Tremont Temple

Farewell Reception for Rev. George L. Perin by Universalist Club

The Universalist Club hosted a farewell reception for Rev. George L. Perin as he prepares to depart for Japan. About 250 dined as speakers urged mission support, praising Perin and naming future leadership, with remarks from Rhode Island figures and a New York club letter of congratulations.

Universalist Thorndike Universalist Club George L. Perin Japan Eugene T. Endicott Chelsea William Elliot Grittis Henry B. Metcalf Rhode Island D.D Mission Fund G. L. Perin Universalist Church Perin Shawmut Universalist Church Charlies Conklin Chicago Universalist Club of New York Mayor Hart Horatio Wellington J. Frank Wellington Herbert J. Polk Ernest #. Lovejoy A. L. Ireland Joseph B. Horton A. A. Miner Isaac Wallace Cate Margaret C. Schouler G. L. Demarest D.I E. C. Sweetser William C. Ford A. W. Strauss Universalist Social Union William Elliot Grillis D.v George K. Stocking Edward H. Clement Transcript George H. Emerson L. Rexford Adin B. Capron Frank H. Andrews Willian KR. Sayles Jerome Kennedy Henry L. Holmes Charles EF. Thomas Rhode Island Club James M. Gleason Leonard K. Nichols Eugene A. Holton

Wedding of Miss Mary Hutcheson and Mr George Hyde Page

A graceful ceremony at Arlington Street Church united Miss Mary Hutcheson and Mr George Hyde Page. The undecorated church featured evergreen garlands and Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The bride wore heavy white satin with two bridesmaids and a list of ushers and guests. The couple will be at home in Brookline on April 3 10 and 17 after six o'clock at Edgehill road.

Arlington Street Mary Hutcheson George Hyde Page Mendelssohn Brooke Herford Joseph Hutcheson Margaret Grant H. Page Henry Smyth Walter Buffuim William Faxon Henry R. Crapo Walter At H. Gordon J. Gordon Bayer Windom Welch Wainwright, Parker Hobart Dickey and Coleman G. H. Page Edgehill Road Brookline

Harvard Challenge to Yale Bicycle Club Race

Harvard Bicycle Club challenges Yale Bicycle Club to a team race and leaves course distance numbers and date to Yale. Yale has twice refused before, but officials hope a race can be arranged this time. Signed by I F Racers Spencer and J B Aaron Cambridge February 1590. The Crimson board at its semi annual meeting shifted correspondents and elected J R Finlay editor for ’91.

Harvard Bicycle Club Yale Bicycle Club Yale Club Yale Bicycle J. B. Aaron Cambridge Crimson Board A. J. Cumnock E. C Moen J.R. Finlay H. A. Davis W. J. Farquhar H. M. Landon Te Greer W. E. Keer W. ‘Quinlan Sf Hon Ride Es Finlay Rt. W

A Sailors Supper and Concert in Seamen Chapel

Nearly 250 sailors attended a supper and concert at the Seamen's Chapel 175 Vanover Street last night. The Berkeley Temple funded the event with young ladies serving at tables. Contributions came from Mrs C A Dickinson Mrs F P Whitney Miss Annie Hale and Messrs F D Clark and W F H Snow with Miss Pawley reading selections. Remarks were given by Rev C A Dickinson and Rev Dr Nehemiah Boynton along with Captain Nickerson. An upcoming Old South Church event is set for March 3 and another for March 31.

Seamen’s Chapel Vanover Street Berkeley Temple the Temple C. A. Dickinson F. P. Whitney Annie Hale F. D. Clark W. FH. Snow Nehemiah Boynton Unon Congregational Captain Nickerson Bethel Old South Church

Second Nationalist Club Meets in Boston at 77 Boylston

The Second Nationalist Club of Boston convened at headquarters on Boylston Street last evening. Lelia J. Robinson chaired and Jessie Forsyth served as secretary as members heard encouraging reports on the Nationalist movement.

Nationalist Club Boston Boylston Street Lelia J. Robinson Jessie Forsyth

Park's Hotel Sirloin Steak Featured In Town

A reader notes Park's Hotel on Bosworth Street serves a thick sirloin steak exceptionally well, claiming it is the best in town. The remark highlights the hotel's dining quality.

Park’s Bosworth Street

Please Miss Dr Pierce and the patient mother

A teacher asks a class to name the person they admire most and a little girl replies Please Miss Dr Pierce. The teacher learns the girl’s mother has long suffered from a female disease cured by Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription. The ad extols the medicine as a trusted remedy and tonic for women with various ailments and nervous symptoms. A 160 page book on Woman s Diseases is offered by World s Dispensary Medical at Buffalo.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Main Street Buffalo News

Market mood and trust tales ripple through New York trading

New York traders face narrow, shifting conditions with mixed signals on earnings and trust influence. Notes from Chicago roads, M K & T reorganization, decline in iron trade, and Lamson stock buoyed by dividend actions. Boston and New York funds shift as Sugar Trust rumors surface amid a cautious market tone.

Chisholm Mackay and Hutcheson Marriages in City

In this city February, by Rev William Adams D D Alfred Chisholm to Annie F E Mackay. Page Hutcheson February 10 by Rev Brooke Herford George H Page to Miss Mary Hutcheson.

Chisholm—Mackay William Adams Alfred Chisholm Annie FE. Mackay Page—Autcheson Brooke Herford George Hi. Page Mary Hutcheson

Obituaries from Roslindale and surrounding towns

A list of obituary notices dated February 5 to February 10 from Roslindale and nearby towns includes Gideon Blasland Curtis Black Joanna Carter Johanna Dempsey Hattie Hayden Elizabeth Hannah Lovett Charles W Lovett Elijah Myrick Aaron Ordway John C Peterson Lavinia Parsons Rogers Minnie Bangs Caroline F Snow M E Thompson Herman Trenholm Charles Tierney Mary Veech John L Winslow Charles E Whitin Mary A West William H Wilson. several entries give ages and relationships with funeral details in Longwood, Charlestown, Winchester and other localities.

Blasland Roslindale Gideon Blac K Ashland Curtis Black Carier Joanna Carter Demvpsey Mallen Johanna Timothy Dempsey Deeky Ann Deery Hayden Winslow John LB Newbury Street Whitin New York Charles E. Whitin Weist Danvers Mary A. West Wilson Chelsea William H. Wilson

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