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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1889

Page

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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.

New York Glasgow

New Tunnel Plan Promises City Subway Beneath Waterways

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.

New York Heman Clark New York City Clark City Hall Fleetwood Park Brooklyn Coney Island Ersey City Newark

Morley Balfour clash over Ireland amid Pigott cries

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.

London House of Commons Morley Ireland Great Britain and Ireland Father McFadden Gweedore Scotland William O’brien Times Balfour Tralee O’brien Home Secretary Mr. Morley Parnell Commission Mr. Dillon Mr. Balfour Harrington Pigott Sexton Houston Houseme

Gladstone Defends Against Times on Hawarden Evictions

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.

Gladstone Times Hawarden House of Commons John Morley Ireland London the Times

Gladstone Demands Times Print Explanations from Liverpool Post

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.

Times The Liverpool Post Mr. Gladstone Gladstone

French cruiser captures Atchinoff expedition sparks protests

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.

St. Peterspore Novoe Vremya Viedomosto Sagallo Grashdanin Odessa Svet Cronstadt Atchinoff

African King Kiwewa Accused in Arab Rebellion Plot

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.

London Zanzibar Uganda Kiwewa Mwanga Kalema Mutesas Brooks Lake Taragan Yika Tippoo Tib Nyangwe Stanley

Tragic squib factory blast kills eleven in Plymouth

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.

Wilkesbarre Penn Plymouth Gaylord John Powell Kate Jones Maggie Lynch Hattie Jones Gladdis Reese Mary Walters Maggie Richards Mary A. Lake Ruth Bowen Esther Powell Uous Ann Thomas Charlotte Humphries

National finances review praises Fairchild policy on surplus

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.

Barrimore The Sun Fairchild Congress Treasury Department

Farewell of President Elect Harrison from Indianapolis to Columbus

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.

IndiAnapolis T. S. Quincy Peach Tree Creek Senate Republican Party Harrison Pennsylvania Avenue Alvin P. Hovey Denny Hovey Washington Delaware Street Fort Wayne Avenue Pennsylvania Street Ohio Street George H. Thomas Grand Army Post Lew Wallace Market Panhesvanis Union Station Indiana Iolanthe Maywood Roberts Ricumonp Ind Deaf and Dumb Institute Irvington Butler University Cumberland Philadelphia Greenfield Charlottesville Knightstown Dunreith Fort Wayne Cincinnati Louisville Cambridge City Ursana Richmond Ohio Greenville Burke County Bradford Junction Piqua J. B. Foraker Urbana Columbus Foraker Cabletown Woodstock Milford Centre Plain City Hilliards Glee Club

Officials sign two railroad pacts clarified

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.

Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Pagel Curiaco Newman Holcomb

General Harrison's Arlington suite prepared for occupancy

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.

Washington General Harrison Arlington Secon

Steamers Arrived and Sailed Across Atlantic Routes

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.

Atlantic Coast Yarmouth Montreal Que Eastort Norfeld Portland Boston Massee Nantucket Mass R. Lives Albany Newark Montgomery Ala Wseeeseres New Orlean Shreveport Covevnees Pittsburg Penn Lake Re Ou Rockcliffe Oenten Vecenres Osw Saugeen Ont Buffalo N. O N.Y Cleveland Detroit Des Moines Missouri Valley Kansas City Isismarck Fort Buford Helena Rocky Mountain Slopes Fort Cnater Bong Lake City Utah Voxeos Denver Col de City Kan Santa Fe Paso Mes Catalonia Liverpool Kansas Virman Lizard Kate New Orleans Hamburg Oregon Lord Clive Philadelphia Bremen America Baltimore London Minnesota Dover Eng Erin New York Glasgow State of Georgia Brampton Benesab Malta Manitoba Bombay Calcutta St. Croix Barracouta Vom Elbe Thingvalla Stettin Kong Alf Gonaives Strabo Rio Janeiro Belfast Barcelona Brunel Charleston Elmfield New Ileans Mentmore Gibraltar Royal Welsh Savannah Genoa Brow Head Lake Superior Nasmyth

Republicans Use Filibuster to Stall Revenue Bill in House

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.

Washington Mills Cowles Crisp Georgia Sullivan-Felton California Committee On Elections Sullivan Felton Randall Congress

Senate action and tribute mark day in Washmerton

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.

Congress Senate Ingalls Barnes London Washmerton House General Sheridan Davis Dawes Dakota Bowen Colorado Plumb Missouri Crockrell Cockrell Elizsabeth Credito Voorhees Hale Hampton Coke West

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