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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1889

Page

5

Lodge speech on troops at polls draws praise and protest

Washington reports on Mr. Lodge urging use of troops at polling places provoking strong opposition from Wilson Crisp and Massachusetts delegates. Governor Long and Morse comment while the speech remains unpublished in the Record, attributed to manuscript circulation among newspapers.

Washington Sproran Lodge Wilson Wheeling West Virginia Tom Reed Republican Party Massachusetts North Mr. Lodge Governor Long

Baker bills to regulate commerce with Canada and allies

Representative Baker of New York introduces a House bill to regulate commerce with foreign nations, urging duties matching export duties on pine logs and nursery stock rules amid Canada’s recent restrictives. The president and State Department avoid impacting the incoming administration’s Samoan policy and Berlin talks.

Baker New York United States Dominion of Canada Dominion Canada Harrison State Department Bayard Berlin

Hayden Denies Compromise Candidacy For Boston Port Gain

Congressman Hayden of Woburn declares he will not be a candidate for collector of the port of Boston under any circumstances. The dispatch notes his firm denial amid speculation of a political deal. President Cleveland explains vetoes on two pension bills, citing preexisting mental disability and post discharge leg amputation as lacking merit. Holyoke seeks $150,000 for a new public building, with Rep. Whiting introducing the measure.

Hayden Stone Fort Congressman Hayden Woburn Boston Cleveland Frank D. Worcester Coe Michael Shawn Peter Thacher Stephen Thacher Cambridge Boston Post George M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler Register Peninnah F. Howland Suffolk Joan W. Micks Elijah George Commonwealth OF Massachua Wsetts Samuel Cutter Jacob W. Pierce

Wright Confirmed as Labor Commissioner in Senate

The Senate in executive session this afternoon confirmed Carroll D. Wright of Boston to be commissioner of labor. The President has signed a bill raising total disability pensions for soldiers to 100 dollars monthly. One Boston man Messenger Horton of the customs House qualifies for the increase.

Carroll D. Wright Senate Boston Messenger Horton Custom House

Barker will case proceeds in Dover court

The Barker will case opened with a petit jury and was continued to challenge the will in favor of Hiram Barker’s son. Testimony showed the son knew of his father’s investments and had issues with alcohol, while Dr Elkins described the elder Barker as paralyzed on the right side and unfit for business.

Dover N. H Barker Hiram Barker Alonzo Nute Farmington

Secret US Syndicate Aims to Annex Canada

A London despatch via New York reports US Republicans control 100000000 dollars to bribe in Canada to force annexation amid a possible Dominion Parliament dissolution and general election this year.

Canada Montreal Que London Montreal Gazette New York United States

Change of Venue Denied in Railroad Suit

In New York on February 14 the motion for a change of venue in the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Company versus Stayner case was denied.

New Yor Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Company Yes Stayner

Electricity or Gas Rivalry in North Brookfield Lights the Town

In North Brookfield two rival firms seek rights to light homes and streets. The North Brookfield Electric Company lists Francis Batcheller as president and B H Smith as treasurer with 11000 of 15000 capital subscribed. The Guaboas Gas and Electric Light and Heating Company backs Henry W. King and Luther Hill with a 100000 capital stock, 700 of which is local. A selectmen hearing on the electric company's pole and wire petition was continued with leave to withdraw. a hearing for the gas company is planned next Monday evening.

North Brookhelp Sprrciar North Brookfield Electric Company North Brookfield Francis Batcheller E. & A. H. Batcheller & Co B. H. Smith Guaboas Gas and Electric Light and Eating Company Henry W. King Northrockfield Luther Hill Ece Electric Company Ctitsoners

Market notes mix as Boston declines and Chicago shorts loom

A dull session opens with weakness in early trading, Boston markets stumble with Maine, Eastern and Lowell shares dropping and a $1.93 million cap value loss on 1315 shares. Rumors of heavy short interest in Chicago Burlington & Quincy persist while New England prospects prompt cautious talk of a rise ahead.

Chicago Burlington & Quincy New York Boston Maine Eastern Lowell

Woon's Hott Salem Smelter Work Reopened After Sheriff Seizure

Deputy Sheriff Crocker seized 1900 tons of manufactured goods and crude material from the Pacific Guano Company plant to satisfy Lynn Savings Institution claim. Keepers removed this afternoon. works to resume possibly tomorrow.

Woon’s Hott Pacific Guano Company Crocker Lynn Savings Institution

Yorktown Gunboat Sets Pace in Official Trial at Sea

The Yorktown completed an official trial with speeds around 16 to 17 knots, exceeding the contract 16 knot requirement. Commodore Fitzhugh praised the vessel’s steadiness, power, and sea-keeping as the crew and officers hailed it the pride of the new American navy. The trial covered river bay and ocean tests with high-speed runs and complex maneuvers under Captain Steele and Commodore Fitzhugh.

Washington Navy Department Yorktown Philadelphia United States Cramp’s Delaware Bay Fitzhugh Steele Ocean Baltimore Newark Secretary of the Navy Board of Experts Naval Board Cape Henlopen Commodore Fitzhugh Board of Naval Experts

Ocean Steamship War as Rates Slashed by White Star

The Evening Telegram reports looming price warfare among ocean lines led by White Star. West bound dry goods rates drop about 50 percent from 15 shillings to 7 shillings 6 pence per forty cubic feet, while east bound rates stay unchanged. Cunard and others prepare for retaliation, with Guion, Anchor, Inman and National ready for war.

New York Evening Telegram Ocean Steamship Companies White Star Company White Star Line Cunard Line Guion Anchor Inman National

Auction Sales Today at Fruit Snow and Partners

Fruit-Snow & Co. holds sales at 11 30 a m, followed by Fruit Horatio Harris at noon. Charles F Libbie & Co. present books at 2 p m and Leonard & Co. offer paintings at 3 p m.

Fruit—Snow & Co Horatio Harris Charles F. Libbie

Marriages in Hamilton and City Anew

In Hamilton, on February 12, George H. Gibney wed Annie L. ata, per Rev. A D Gorham. In the city on February 9, Gaylor Swain married Catherine Denning, per Rev. ownee M Bodge.

Gibney—Whipple Attenham A. D. Gorham George H. Gibney Annie L. Ata Hamilton Swain—Lenning Ownee M. Bodge Gaylor Swain Catherine Denning

Obituaries notice concise death notices of multiple individuals

In this city February 13 to 14 many locals pass away including Lawrence Burke 17, Douglas Crowe 3, Mary Drew 71, Benjamin Eaton 83, Fannie Hood 35, Allison Langill 29, John Litchfield 56, Edward Philbrick 61, Johannah Scannell, Orray Taft Jr 48. Funeral details given for Drew Taft and Philbrick. Burial and transport notes noted for Taft.

Burke Lawrence Sr Patrick Annie Burke Crowe Boston Highlands Douglas W Joseph J Ee WC . Drew Cambridgeport Mary M John Drew Eaton Benjamin A. Eaton Hood Lynn Fannie A Edward K. Hood Langill South Boston Allison W. Langill Litchfield Norwell John R. Litchfield Philbrick Brookline Edward Walnut Street Scannell Worcester Johannah Dennis Scannell Taft Orray A. Taft, Jr O. A. Taft Edmund J. Baker Washington Richmond Streets Dorchester Oldcorn Milton

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