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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1890

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Rail Collision Tragedies Hit Alabama and Canada

A morning collision on the Alabama and Great Southern line near Coaling Alabama killed engineer Edward Doolittle and injured ten to fifteen passengers on the north bound Tuscaloosa accommodation train. In Canada a double express collision between Winnipeg bound and westbound trains on the Canadian Pacific between Rockliffe and Bissett's Station left express messenger Robert Thompson of Kingston dead and both engines badly damaged.

Canadian Pacific Railway Winnipeg Rockliffe Bissett Robert Thompson Kingston

House Debates Rules Code Amid Congressional Tensions

Washington February 12 The House continues its session with debate on the proposed rules code led by Mr Dockery. Mr Morse defends the plan praising the Republican majority while opposition cites dangers to debate and the Speaker’s authority amid warnings of tyranny and reform needed. The session adjourns at 11:55 with further roll call and protests from Democrats.

Washington House Dockery Missouri Congress Morse Massachusetts Treasury Fifty-first Congress Boston Spirot Bung Hole Weather Bureau Grover Cleveland Drois Allen Michigan Reed Hlouse Bontelle Maine Yeas Baekalew McCreary Kentucky Coce Blaine Garfield Hawley Conser Buckalew Pennsylvani Kerr Iowa Hooker Mississippi Anderson Kansas Union Pacific Reed Uarge Committee On Rules Cummings New York House of Commons House of Representatives

House in an Uproar over Race and Religion in Commons

Ottawa scene powers through three quarters of an hour as race and religion claims ignite debate after Hull riots. Charlton challenges government while Macdonald accuses Charlton of fomenting sectarian strife amid loud protests and demands for troops. Speaker abandons chair. riotous chorus of cheers groans and hisses follows.

Ottawa Speciar House of Commons Hull Lady Evangelists Charlton Oxford County Quebec John Macdonald Chariton Charlon

England Will Retreat From Africa Talks Advance

The Dia claims British consul Johnston has forwarded Salisbury proposals for an agreement with Portugal. Britain would abandon settlements around Llantrye and Madala and the region south of Lake Nyassa. Salisbury would accept if Scottish missionaries agree. Observers see it as African news aimed at Portugal.

Lisbon Dia Johnston Mozambique Marquis of Salisbury Africa Llantrye Madala Lake Nyassa

England and Portugal in Africa Dispute Faces Parliament

In the Commons Sir James Fergusson said papers on the Anglo Portuguese Southeast Africa dispute would be laid before Parliament to ease tensions. Gladstone praised pacific steps on Samoa and urged candor on Crete Armenia. Government aims for district councils and Irish reform, with sugar convention and local governance debates to follow.

Gladstone Crete Samoa Ireland House of Commons Great Britain Portugal Africa London Tolay James Fergusson Foreign Office England Switzerland Berne Germany United States Armenia Porte Turkey Nizgarchy County Council W. H. Smith Moussa Bey

Cleveland on the ballot and reform debate

Ex President Cleveland advocates official ballot reform and one party ticketing to curb bribery. He cites Indiana and New York, argues against marking every candidate, and praises signs showing party alignment for all candidates on a single ticket.

Partimiorr Cleveland Sun Abbott New Jersey Campbell Ohio Boston Massachusetts Indiana New York

Duke of Orleans arraigned and jailed in Paris court

The Duke of Orleans, son of the Count of Paris, was found guilty of violating the exile law and sentenced to two years in prison. Crowds demanded support for the army and republic as gendarmes cleared the court. The Count of Paris learned of the arrest via cable while aboard a Spanish steamer.

Paris Duke of Orleans Seine Republic France Sam Conciergerie Count Duke de Chartres Vera Cruz Porto Rico Duke of Orleans M. Boucher Chamber of Deputies

Tyrant Moussa Bey Is Confined After Turkish Tyranny

Constantinople Feb 12 Special by Dunlap Cable News Mr Hirsh the American minister here won Grand Vizier support to imprison Moussa Bey ruler of Romania. Moussa attempted escape but eunuchs blocked passage. He is confined to his apartment with one servant and barred from his harem and sultanas. Hirsh cites atrocities and may pursue action if murder by Moussa’s followers is proven. A naval demonstration in the Bosphorus could be used if needed.

Constantinople Dunlap Cable News Company Hirsh Moussa Ley Roamania Moussa Kiamil Pasha Bosphorus

Terrible Mt Zoo eruption devastates fifty five homes

A Japanese volcano eruption on Mt Zoo in the Bingo district began January 16 at 8 p m and lasted two hours, spewing ash, sand, and stones. The blast destroyed fifty five houses and killed one person, with total losses near 8.59 million dollars.

San Francisco Cal Hong Kong Yokohama Japan M. Zoo Bingo District Bukuyama Midsunomimura Mt. Zoo

Brides of February in Lynn and Newton Weddings

Two February weddings anchor the page. Lizzie Graves Wellington wed Fred Lafayette Babb at 153 Lewis Street with Perkins's Orchestra and guests from several cities. Hannah Johnson married Addison Leslie Winship at 18 Broad Street with a wedding lunch. Christine Degen and John Quincy Adams Jr. tied nuptials in Newton Centre officiated by Rev. H V Degen.

E. H. Mower George A. Babb C. A. Dearborn Perkins Barb Western Avenue Hannah Harriet E. Johnson Broad Street Addison Leslie Winship Lynn Winship & Daniels,printers Boston Walter H. Daniels John E. Blake Frank Newhall Fred E. Baker Orange N. J Brde H. V. Degen Minnie Campbell Auburndale W. H. Codey

Steamers Arrived at Baltimore and New York from Multiple Ports

Shipping notices list arrivals and departures with names like Rhein from Bremen Vanholme from Liverpool City of Paris from Liverpool and Galileo from Hull. Other vessels include Philadelphia from Curacao Mareca from Leith and Horton from Bilbao with routes to Hamburg Antwerp and Glasgow in mid February.

Baltimore Rhein Bremen New York Vanholme Liverpool City of Paris Cufic Galileo Hull Philadelphia Curacoa Trinidad Bermuda St.annock Switzerland Antwerp Mareca Leith Scotland Horton Bilboa Hamburg Rhaetia Moville Lthiopia Glasow Rouen Lowlands Cuxhaven Kehrweider Iron New Orleans Lord Bogton London Toled Isoston Seilly Islands Ludgate Hill Londo

National Trotting Association Congress Suspends Horses and Officials

The thirteenth biennial congress at Burrawo New York suspended horses Nelson and Aleryon and officials Nelson Nobie and Robins amid alleged crooked practices on the Boston track. Judge Johnston presided. P H Johnston was elected president with Bonner and Stowe as vice presidents. New York chosen as 1902 meeting site.

Burrawo N. Y National Trotting Association Judge Johnston Lexington Nelson Aleryon Nobie and Robins Boston Page Board of Review C.H. Nelson F. L. Noble George H. Robins P. H. Johnston David Bonner New York W. W. Stowe San Francisco

Congressman Walker Unable to Attend Worcester Academy Meeting

Congressman Walker informs Worcester Academy trustees secretary he cannot attend Monday’s meeting due to congressional duties. The note was sent from Washington on February 2.

Walker Washington The Worcester Academy Congress

Boston Electric Valve & Motor Co records filed in Portland

Certificate filed to carry on manufacturing and sale of electric valves clocks and related devices. Capital stock 250 000. Officers include President William S. Chase Treasurer Henry M. Nicis. Directors from Massachusetts towns such as Hampstead Greenfield Northamptom and Westfield.

Boston Electric Valve & Motor CO PortLand Boston Electric Valve & Motor Company William 8. Chase Mpscott Mass Henry M. Nicis Boston Laban Heath Revere Hiram Houghton Northampton Wailliam K. Chase Joseph Beals Greenfield William 0. Bryant Henry M. Nichols Frank W. Eady Westfield Henry A. Skinner Elijah N. Harding Cambridgeport

Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebrated Across Cities

The eighty first birthday of Abraham Lincoln was marked by multiple events. In New York at Delmonico's the Republican Club hosted leaders and guests including Senator Cullom and General Fremont with five toasts and letters of regret from notable figures. Other observances included a Lafayette Camp 140 banquet, a Lincoln Club reception in Brooklyn, and Lincoln birthday gatherings in Curia co and Newark with notable speakers.

New York Abraham Lincoln Republican Club Delmonico’s Senator Cullom Illinois Senator Davis Minnesota Congresman Dolliver Iowa Nelson Dingley, Jr Maine Lounsbury Connecticut John ©. Fremont Cullom Dolliver Davis S. Lt. Viegin States Moody South Dakota Depew J. G. Blaine Morton Hannibal Hamlin Hayes Hiscock General Sherman O. O. Howard Lafayette Sons of Veterans Lincoln Curiaco Central Music Hall John M. Thurston Nebraska Newark N. J Senator Hawley Henry Cabot Lodge

Fire losses and alarms hit multiple towns

Fire at the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum caused total losses of 10000 dollars with water damage. 14090 children evacuated in 2.5 minutes under Col Robert Johnson. Separate fires occurred in Stoughton and Belmont with incendiary causes suspected in both.

New York Robert Johnson Stoughton James Myers Pleasant Street West Stoughton Worcester W. H. Goulding Main Sudbury Streets Buffington Belmont Unitarian Massachusetts House of Representatives

Fires Reported Across East Boston and Charlestown

Alarms from Box 6338 at 11 25 last night for a junk shop fire at the foot of Orleans street East Boston owned by E G Cugin caused about 1000 dollars in damage. A dwelling at 496 Seventh Street South Boston sustained 26 dollars in damage. Joseph Barrett occupied the building. A chimney fire at 110 Water Street Charlestown prompted an alarm from Box 423 with no damage. The four story brick rear dwelling of 170 Blue Hill Avenue, owned by Thomas Mulhern and occupied by L McAlister, suffered 850 dollars damage from a fire reported at 10 27 last night. Box 242 sent the alarm.

Orleans Street East Boston E. G. Cugin Seventh Street Joseph Barrett Water Street Charlestown Blue Hill Avenue Thomas Mulhern L. McAlister

Weather Forecast and Cautionary Signals

Forecast until Thursday shows fair weather for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and New England with variable winds and slight warming. Cautionary signals cover Narragansett Sandy Hook Wood's Hall Boston Portland and Hastings areas.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Narragansett Sandy Hook Wood's Hall Wood’s Hall Boston Portland Hastport

Dr Scott’s ErectRic Plasters Cure Bronchal Cough

An advertisement from Bots ford Sunderland Vermont claims Dr Scott’s ErectRic Plasters quickly cure chronic bronchial cough. The booster promises rapid relief and urges readers to try the remedy.

Scott Botsford Sunderland

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Mr. Morse Senate New Republic Cobb, Bates Yerxa Oneida Romain’s PEAS Bassett B. & Y. Imperial Lewis Bassett’s Bush Haserot Bassett’s Honey Drop Sandy River Eae California Spaulding Haverhill Andrews Brown University Board of Army Charles River Daly’s New_York Hiram F. Sawtell Windom Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee North Brookfield Morgan Clever John Codman National Trotting Association Congress Nelson, Noble and Robins United States of Brazil Isaac A. Chatman Gloucester Somerville Board of Aldermen Rhode Island Electric Company Robert_Niven Tremont Somos First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Tremont Temple Appalachian Mountain Club First Infantry Charles Pfaff Mechanics’ Building Fulton Street Emmons Williams Boston South Baptist Association Stoughton Street Unitarian Club Vendome City OF Inman Becnard & CO Bromefield Street Ofr HYDRO GAS Light Company Devonshire Street State Street High Class Guise Furniture Him Streets Atwood North Street Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company Central Fruit Company Frlederic P. Olcott Joel FF. Freeman Henry W W. Poor Henry Budge Orbaa CE Hoy PE Louis Fitzgerald Committee Ellis B. Wall ST Olcott Amsterdam HM. d. DE Marez Owens Sheppard Homan Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York D. H. Buckley NAS Lpe Tai. CO J. J. Phelps State Agt Parnell Times Parliament Mr. Gladstone Tribunal of the Seine Newton Centre Messrs Nelson, Noble Observer's Office Signal Service U.S.A Mormerer Aidany Loudy Isismmarek Dak Cheyenne Sealeater Chicago Marguesse Wich Hair Yortland Sail Lake Ity N.C Mee Wilmington
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