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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1889

Page

5

Cowles Bill Fails To Move Tobacco Tax This Session

Washington Feb 27 Congressmen debate Cowles of North Carolina strategy to push a tobacco tax repeal by suspension of the rules. Speaker Carlisle resists adding his name to a petition, leaving uncertain prospects as Democratic leaders and Randall allies vie to delay final action.

Wasurctron Sprcrau Cowles North Carolina House Carlisle Randall Mills Randall Democrats

Tariff Papers to Fill Three Volumes for Senate

Senate tariff papers will fill three 1000 page volumes. They include testimony, petitions, memorials, all tariff bills from the Fiftieth Congress, finance committee reports, and expert estimates. Durfee's draft calls for 5000 copies, 1000 for the committee and 4000 for Senators, with House approval uncertain due to time.

Allison Senate Finance Committee House Durfee

CANDIDATES FOR DAME'S OFFICE IN NEW ENGLAND

Superintendent Dame of the railway mail service may vacate his post by March 4 as candidates press for the job. Major N. E. Ladd of Groveland Massachusetts cites eight years in service and strong endorsements to General Cogswell. Other contenders include A W Bigelow of Maine and Chief Clerk Ryan with New Hampshire candidates likely.

Dame New England Railway Mail Service Harrison N. E. Ladd Groveland Mass Positme Cogswell A. W. Bigelow Maire Bangor Boston Ryan New Hampshire

Bonded Merchandise Transit Rules Expanded for Canada

Acting Secretary Thompson issues a circular to customs officers changing bond validity for in bond entries to Canada. Bonds on entries for immediate transportation and exportation under articles 846 and 856 of 1884 will now be valid for one year, replacing prior periods of sixty days and four months respectively. Previously issued bonds may be held from prosecution for up to one year from their dates under standard surety consent and responsibility provisions.

Thompson Customs Canada Orray A. Taft Lydia Bb Taft Boston Suffolk Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Commonwealth OF Massachussetts Mary J. Walters Mary F. Callahan John W. McKunt Peninnah F. Howland Joan W. McKim, Esauire Ellen E. Bowen Rens Spaans Joan W. McK Joseph K. Churchill Joan W. McKim, Esquire Patrick Aluningham Mary Cunningham Fioston Massachus Norfolk Henry Austin Whitney Milton Joseph C. Whitney Ellerton P. Whitney Dedham of Norfolk George White Eanes Jonathan Coe

Eight-Hour Movement Indorsed by House Labor Committee

Chairman O Neill reports favorable on Stacy of New York bill to enforce the eight hour law. The committee says the law is just, aiding rest and mental improvement, expanding labor demand, and reducing idleness from mechanical displacement. It stresses public works contracts must follow the same labor rules.

O'Neill House Committee On Labor Today Stacy New York

Relief For Panama Americans Executive Order 1889

The President issues an executive order under the act to spend up to 250000 to aid distressed U S citizens in Panama and Colombia. It directs the Secretary of State to provide transport home to any unemployed Americans found destitute in the Panama region and adjacent Colombia.

Panama Secretary of State United States

Postmaster Appointment Promised for Lancaster

First Assistant Postmaster-General Steven son pledges to appoint Dr. Horace M. Nash postmaster at Lancaster in place of the late Solon Wilder. Nash is a respected local Republican endorsed by leading citizens across parties.

Lancaster Stevenson Colonel Allen Horace M. Nash Ace Solon Wilder Cr.ash

Senator Hoars Reward Proposed for Polls Theft

The privileges and elections committee reported in favor of Mr. Hoar offering a $25,000 reward for the arrest of the person or persons who stole the poll books and ballot box at Plummersville Arkansas during the recent election.

Hoar Committee On Privileges and Elections Senate Plummersville Ark

General Rosecrans Retirement and Nomination

President Cleveland sent to the Senate the nomination of William S. Rosecrans for retirement related post. The announcement marks a formal step in the veteran generals career and the Senate's receipt of pending executive nominations.

Rosecrans Cleveland Senate William 8. Rosecrans

Brigadier General Promoted to February 1889 Retirement View

The United States Army assigns Brigadier General status dated February 27, 1889 with a plan to place him on the retired list.

United States Army Army

Wesleyan Bomb Throwers From New York Misled by Blunder

Wesleyan University officials reveal how six bombs were procured via mistaken identity and faulty handling. A Middletown committee notes J A Lackaberry of New York received a telegram from his son asking for bombs to be sent by train. A messenger obtained six cannon salute bombs from Stern and Lyon instead of the intended Chinese bombs. The packaging and delivery led to dangerous, misused items on campus. The faculty postponed penalties pending review.

I. X. L. D. Fireworks Company Park Place U. N. X. L. D. Fireworks Company Stern & Lyon Lackaberry, Jr Middletown Lackaberry

Kennan lecture on Russian political exiles draws packed Lowell crowd

Mr Kennan spoke on biographies of exiles including Kropotkin and Ischudnowski with portraits shown on screen. He defended sharing names while noting most exiles are scattered in eastern Siberia and described dangerous police curiosity and escape methods. He described prison conditions, the far East silver mines, and a daring 1876 Fourth of July celebration by 300 prisoners.

Kropotkine Emerson Ischudnowski Siberia Kennan Fanny Berlin Russia Armfeld Oolonses Far East Mr. Kennan Dickens David Copperfield Music Hall

Wall Street Rumors Drive Down Markets in New York and Boston

The report describes a volatile trading scene with rumors pushing the market lower, especially affecting Atchison. It notes a large pool and short interest around Atchison, widespread speculative trading, and calls for careful balance as stocks like Chicago Gas bonds and Thomson-Houston show notable activity. It also mentions Iron Mountain stockholders meeting on March 12 and broader bond activity amid a firm clearinghouse money market.

New York Evans Atchison Iron Mountain Boston

Local Sales and Appointments Notice

Today Fruit-Horatio Harris at 12 m and tomorrow Fruit-Snow & Co. at 1 30 p m list times for appointments or sales events in a brief schedule item.

Horatio Harris Fruit—Snow & Co

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