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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1889

Page

5

Pigott Testifies on Lausanne Meetings Relating to Forgeries

London report on the Parnell commission describes Richard Pigott recounting past Lausanne interviews with Eugene Davis about supplying material for a pamphlet on the league. He details offers of money, the search for authentic signatures, delivery of letters, and oaths sworn to keep sources secret.

Londoon Parnell Commission Richard Pigott Eugene Davis Lausanne Davis League Fenian Brotherhood Parnell Witness Houston London Paris Morris Murphy Murphy Egan Pigott Egan’s The Times Mr. Parnell England France Clan-na-Gael New York Clan-na- Gael Itness Mr. Houston Breslin St. Petersbourg Rue St. Honore Hayes Casey Charles Russell Davitt Thomas Brown Brown Parnell’s Soames Lewis Parnellites O’brien Dublin Sinclair Labouchere Mr. Labouchere

Pigott Letters Forgery Case Details at Commission

Testimony outlines attempts to induce witness to admit forgery of the Parnell letters. Labouchere and Lewis pressed for sworn statements while warnings of perjury and threats of prosecution surface. Pigott denies knowledge of key letters and explains correspondence with Archbishop Walsh about defenses against charges. Commission adjourns after disputed notes and postscript reading.

Parnell Mr. Labouchere Mr. Lewis Labouchere The Times Webster Mr. Parnell Pigott Lewis Dublin P. Eagan Mr. Forster Earl Spencer G. O. Trevelyan the Times Archbishop Walsh Sir Charles Russell Charles Russell Walsh

Orpheus Musical Society Dinner Marked 36th Anniversary

The Orpheus Musical Society held its 36th annual dinner at Parker House with 75 members dining. E. Bb. Fiedler presided, Arthur Bent toastmaster, and speeches by J. M. Rodocanachi and others followed a unique menu and a plaster plaque gift from S. Frizzell featuring a real Steinwein bottle. The program announced Beethoven’s tenth symphony as a special feature.

Orpheus Musical Society Parker House E. Bb. Fiedler A. Bent Arthur Bent W. L. Porter Carl Pflueger Ottomar Wallburg S&s Beethoven Boston

Judge Willey Speaks on Business Depressions and Cure

In Tre mont Temple last evening Judge F. O. Willey of Wisconsin gave an address on Business Depressions Cause and Cure. He argued there is no fundamental cause for disturbances, that capital and labor share the same interests, denied monopoly, and noted Vanderbilt’s wealth moving to workers.

Tremont Temple F. O. Willey Wisconsin Cornelius Vanderbilt

Electric securities promise profits for careful investors

CAREFUL INVESTORS desiring profitable and safe investments will do well to read R. D. Wilson & Co.'s advertisement on electric securities. They offer investments at par with rapid fortunes reported by others. Electric companies' stocks and bonds are poised to become top performers as electricity gains public approval.

R. D. Wilson & Co

Randall in His Glory as Tobacco Tax Is Repealed

A large Democratic push favors reducing revenue by abolishing the tobacco tax. Randall’s substitute for the Cowles bill moves to set a path for consideration. The caucus signals possible cross-party support to pass the measure, with a likely report to the President next week.

Randall Washington Sorecran House Committee On Rules Carlisle Mills Reed Cannon Crisp Georgia Crain Texas Senate Buckalew Pennsylvania Ways and Means Committee Messrs Congress

Boston University Birthday Celebration Draws 250

About 250 students and recent graduates gathered at 12 Somerset Street to celebrate Washingtons birthday in Sleeper Hall. The event featured remarks by E R Hardy, a college quartet, a poem by J E Bowman, readings by Miss Alice E Rich, and student songs after a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included President and Mrs Warren and multiple professors. G R Haskins, 90, chaired the arrangements.

Boston University Washington Somerset Street R. M. Munroe E. H. Bright 4.H. Wardwell J. W. Dutton E. R. Hardy George Washington J. E. Bowman Mead Alice E. Rich Warren Huntington Dorchester Bowne Buck Geddes Niles Poets of Technology W. M. Warren J.H. Fall G. R. Haskins

Addison Gibbs Marriage in St Pauls Church Brookline

Notices report multiple wedding announcements dated February. Addison Gibbs wed Judith Gibbs at St Pauls Church Brookline with supporting clergy from Springfield and Washington. Other marriages include Cole to Blanche Ruby in Albany and Marsh to Mary Hormel in Cambridge.

Addison—Gibbs Brookline St. Paul’s Church Phillips Brooks John C. Brooks Springfield Thomas Grafton Addison Washington Daniel Joulany Addison Jude Wolt Gibbs Cole—Riley Albany N. Y Walton W. Battershall Harry H. Cole Blanche Pearl Ruby Boston Marsh-Hormel Miner Edward L. Marsh Mary Hormel Cambridge Tuttle—Devereaux O. P. Gifford Edward Payson Tuttle May Harriman Devereaux Newton WARKD Welch Somerset Mass the Baptist Church Daniel L. Crafts John Ward Helen Welch

Deaths from East Boston to Roxbury and Col. Feb funeral rules noted

Deaths recorded in February include Ann Maria Downes of East Boston widow of Dr. Nathaniel Downes aged 65. Peter Daley 80 of South Boston. Charles Day 44 died in the city. Stephen Harding 73. Aaron W. Loring of Danversport. Ellen Murray widow of John Murray 75 of South Boston. Henry Q Noyes 1 1 years formerly Somerville in Salida Colorado. John J Loren 85 Roxbury. Alvin M Turner 68 South Boston. Henry Austin Whitney 62 Boston. Funeral from King's Chapel February 26 at noon. Flowers not to be sent.

Downes East Boston Ann Maria Nathaniel Downes Daley South Boston Peter Daley Day Charles Day Harding Stephen Harding Loring Danversport Mass Aaron W. Loring Murrage Ellen John Murray Noyes Salida Col Henry Q. Noyes Somerville Loren Roxbury John J. Loren Turner Alvin M. Turner Whitney Boston Henry Austin Whitney King’s Chapel

Bears and rails swirl in unsettled market outlook

The piece notes bear pressure fading, Western roads consider uniting to press an agreement, and major lines like the Chicago Burlington and Northern seek to stay out of a new Interstate Commerce Railway Association. Copper stocks rise in Boston while miners move on Chile and Rio Tinto.

Chicago Chicago, Burlington & Northern Wisconsin Central Missouri, Kansas & Texas Fort Scott & Memphis Boston Montana Calumet & Hecla London Texas New Interstate Commerce Railway Association St. Paul Northwestern

The Twelve Temptations and Harbor Lights at Boston Theaters

Boston listings show The Twelve Temptations at Hollis Street Theatre with 2 PM and 7:45 PM shows Harbor Lights at Boston Theater with 2 PM and 7:45 PM afternoon and evening performances The Yeomen of the Guard at Globe Theatre and The Corsair at Grand Opera House offer matinee and evening times Julia Marlowe appears at Park Theatre while Sweet Lavender plays at Boston Museum and Harbor Lights themed program noted.

Hollis Street Boston Museum Park Theatre Julia Marlowe Globe Theatre Yeomen of the Guard Boston Theater Harbor Lights Howard Aeeele Variety John Stetson Gilbert & Sullivan Washington Rudolph Aronson Comic Opera Co Gilbert and Sullivan the Yeomen of the Guard R. D’ooyly Carte Newark Casino Arlel Barney Charles Barron LAIRW Lyons Elngomar Hunchback McCaull Opera CO

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