Late Ship News Arrives Circassia From Glasgow
New York reports the steamer Circassia has arrived from Glasgow on February 25 bringing late shipping news and weather observations.
26 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1889
Page
1
New York reports the steamer Circassia has arrived from Glasgow on February 25 bringing late shipping news and weather observations.
Heman Clark reveals a $150 million tunnel system for New York linking City Hall to Fleetwood Park and Coney Island with four tracks. The project aims to run deep beneath rivers, carry freight and passengers, and relieve street trucking, with negotiations pending city permission.
In the Commons Morley moves an amendment denouncing Irish policy and urging a union with Britain while accusing the government of harsh acts. Balfour replies amid interruptions and cries of Pigott as they exchange charges over arrests in Ireland and the Times case.
Mr Gladstone writes to the Times claiming the newspaper based its Hawarden eviction article on misstatements and protests the portrayal of his actions. He asserts unfair treatment by the paper and seeks correction.
The document records Mr. Gladstone urging the Times to publish explanations from the Liverpool Post to satisfy public decency. He calls the Times intrusion on private affairs improper and asks for space-saving public explanations. He also expresses full approval of his son's actions.
In Saint Petersburg on February 25 the Novoe Vremya and Viedomosto decry the Sagallo bombardment and capture of the Atchinoff expedition by a French cruiser. They question whether violence was unavoidable and note potential POW detention in Odessa. The Grashdanin mocks Franco Russian friendship while Svet cites official naval communications and the Kronstadt report unfavorably.
dispatches from Zanzibar dated Jan 24 describe a third Uganda revolt. King Kiwewa allegedly poisoned Arab supporters then killed two and fired at a third during a private audience. Arabs installed Kalema after Kiwewa fled while Christians may aid his restoration. Missionary Brooks reportedly murdered and wider raids and enslavement feared toward Tippo Tib's district. Rumors place Stanley gathering forces near Nyangwe for a northern war.
A massive explosion at the Gaylord shaft area factory of John Powell in Plymouth near Wilkes-Barre kills eleven and injures many as a squib factory builds collapse. The 84 female workers aged 12 to 21 were present with several men. a second blast and collapse buried victims and left charred remains. Names of ten girls and one man among the dead are listed with ages.
Barrimore Maryland February 25 The Sun prints a review of Secretary Fairchilds administration noting purchases of unmatured obligations at a premium since 1888 totaling about 1380 million dollars keeping funds in circulation rather than in surplus. It cites surplus reduction from 102 220 464 71 in July 1888 to 43 442 305 57 on February 21 and discusses bank deposits and tariff policy as tools to manage circulation and government needs.
A detailed account of General Harrison and party's farewell in Indianapolis February 25 with a gifts ceremony at Union Station. The procession, crowds along Delaware and Pennsylvania streets, and stops at Fort Wayne avenues, Market and Panhesvanis, and multiple Ohio towns are described, ending with a noisy Columbus reception and disrupted departure due to poor crowd control.
Curiaco February 25 report that the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific had not signed the Gentlemen's agreement is refuted. Vice Presidents Newman and Holcomb signed for their companies with full authority from their presidents.
Washington February 25 Special General Harrison's rooms at the Arlington near readiness for him. Four rooms to be occupied by General and Mrs. Harrison a parlor dining room bedroom and a small smoking den. Parlor rich with plush drapings mahogany piano bright fire and crafted cornice work. Dining room oak furniture bedroom mahogany pieces harmonize with dark carpet and hangings. Second floor northeast corner location noted.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on February 25 with vessels including Catalonia from Liverpool to Boston, Kansas from Boston, America from Baltimore, Minnesota from Baltimore, Erin from New York to London, and Lake Superior from New York to Liverpool.
Washington February 25. The House ends the session with both parties accusing insincerity as Republicans filibuster to block the Cowles revenue bill and hinder the Sullivan Felton election case. The delay favors a new Congress and limits progress on the deficiency appropriation.
In the Senate on February 25 the House amendment on Mrs. General Sheridan’s pension was withdrawn and concurred. Bills to divide a Sioux reservation portion and to ratify a Southern Ute lands agreement passed after amendments. The Army appropriation bill paused for tributes to the late Mr. Barnes of Missouri, with eulogies by Voorhees, Hale, Hampton, Coke and West.
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