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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1890

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Canadian Parliament Debates Alien Labor Bill

In Ottawa on February 27, a heated debate discussed George Taylor's alien labor bill, modeled on the U S act. MPs Hesson Lister and Laurier urged rejection to avoid straining Canada U S ties, while Sir John Macdonald and Sir Wilfred Laurier voiced cautions and calls for measured action against retaliation. The discussion touched on immigration policy and the need for Canadian representation in Washington.

Ottawa Ont Sprerau George Taylor Leeds County United States Hesson Lister Western Ontario Canada John Thompson Italy Wilfred Laurier John Macdonald Bayard David Mills Interior Washington

Dom Pedro I still ready to serve Brazil in exile

In a conversation published from an interview with Dr. Morel Dom Pedro, ex Emperor of Brazil, says he will serve Brazil in Europe while banished and will not provoke civil strife. He doubts abdication, expects Brazilians to seek unity, and refuses a manifesto now while acknowledging the republic’s difficult task.

New York Mendonca Dr. Morel la Nacion Buenos Ayres Dom Pedro Brazil Morel Rio de la Plata Bocayuva Bocayura Rio Europe K. Morel Ido

Strikers Leave Nashua After Board of Trade Talk

Nashua New Hampshire February 27 striking operatives departed the city. Male spinners held a meeting and resolved not to return to work until January price schedules are restored. A spinners committee met a Board of Trade committee. no firm proposition was given, but conciliation efforts were authorized. A delegation will visit Boston to press Amory for concessions in the city’s interests.

Nashuua N. H Board of Trade Boston Amory Nashua

Six Millions Too Heavy The Labor War and Granite Makers

The Granite Manufacturers Association of New England held its first meeting at the Quincy House with officers elected. The Tailors and Trimmers Union reorganized at 1003 Washington Street with about one hundred members present. The cities officials released estimates for 1830, noting that a higher tax levy is needed to fund streets and sewers, while warning current limits cap city services.

The Clothing Trades Washington Street Tailors and R. Rhind MM. Michels H. Cohen P. Harris Thorner M. Raphael Elyams Granite Manufacturers’ Association of New England Quincy House D. Q. A. Field Quincy W.S. Lyons Boston W. S. White Rockland New England Steam Fitters’ Association St. Stephen's Hall Building Trades Council James H. Dodge Common Council Hart Crry Cit Council Commonwealth Bert Suffolk Roxbury Board of Health Mt. Hope Cemetery Joans

What is Nationalism Discussed by Nationalist Club

A public meeting of the Nationalist Club at the Woman's Educational Union on Boylston Street heard J Ransombridge address the question What is Nationalism in reply to critics including Francis A Walker. He argued against Bellamy's utopian scheme noting civilization presents practical obstacles and that Bellamy was needed at his time.

Nationalist Club Woman’s Educational Union Boylston Street Francis A. Walker J. Ransombridge General Walker Bridge Walker Bellamy

Arrivals of ships at New York harbor dated Feb 27

New York report notes the arrivals of multiple vessels including the brig Rising Sun from lemerara, the brig Fairfield, the brig Gonaives, the schooner Leriand, and the brig Cardenas aboard the ship Yorktown Montevideo, with the port listing February 27.

New York Yorktown Montevideo Rising Sun Lemerara Fairfeld Gonaives Leriand Cardenas

Weather forecast for New England and New York

Forecast through 8 p m Friday: Maine New Hampshire Vermont expect cloudy skies with rain and mild warming. Rest of New England to see threatening weather and rain with higher temperatures. Eastern New York also to have threatening weather with rain and warmer southerly winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England New York

Weather in Boston Report from Observer's Office

Boston weather report from the observer's office lists foggy conditions with NE wind at about 6 to 10 mph. Mean daily temperature around 38 to 51 degrees, dew point near 37, relative humidity near 96, and total precipitation noted for the northeast.

Boston Observer’s Office Signal Service U.S BOO. SA M. Fatoniglot Cu.s Sinc Bisceeer Mit GM Sic

Observations Elsewhere 3 Dm Note

Observations taken at 3 Dm record brief notes from an external location. The fragment notes observations elsewhere and labels time as 3 Dm. The terse entry provides limited detail but indicates external observations at the stated moment.

Steamers Arrived With Lot Of Transatlantic Vessels

Boston and New York ports report arrivals from Liverpool Antwerp Limeborg Hull Hamburg Liverpool Leith London and Baltimore among others. Ships named include Istrian La Flandre Cassius Karlsruhe Hindoo Crown of Arragon lrior and Montanas cargo routes noted with dates Feb 24 26 27 and ships from various European ports.

Boston Istrian Liverpool New York la Flandre Antwerp Cassius Limeborg Karlsruhe Bremen State of Indiana Glas- OW Hindoo Hull Lrior Hiamburg Crown of Arragon Croma Leith Philadelphia Montana London Sweatsea Queensmore Balimore Southampton Aller Dunkirk Pet Restorinel Baltimore Cork Argosy Amsterdam Bayonne Excelsior Glasgow Angla Hornlead Laltimore Mareseilles Neustria von Eng Salerno Newark Durham City Bogen

Fishery Talks to Washington Prolonged in Parliament

In Ottawa on February 27 Sir John Macdonald said negotiations on the fishery situation with the United States are proceeding satisfactorily. Parliament discussed Behring Sea and reciprocity bills while the British government engages Washington on wrecking and coasting issues, with a postponement sought. Fergusson in Loxton denied Behring Sea closure. talks continue.

Ottawa Spreciau John Macdonald Dominion Washington Peter Mitchell St. Petersburg Behring Sea United States Canada Sir John Macdonald Messrs. Kirkpatrick Charlton Patterson Loxton James Fergusson House of Commons Sebring Sea

Invitations Accepted for Berlin Labor Conference Opening

Brerlin February 27 Austria Italy Holland Switzerland Denmark and Sweden have accepted invitations to the Berlin Labor Conference Spain Portugal and others are invited to attend The Emperor will open the conference in person Neither Prince Bismarck nor Count Herbert Bismarck will be present.

European engineers to attend opening of Forth Bridge

London February 27 The opening of Forth Bridge is set for Tuesday next and attracts universal interest across England. The Prince of Wales will lead the ceremony with engineers from all parts of Europe attending. Forty French railway magnates will join the party and after the ceremony guests will tour Liverpool to inspect the London and Northwestern railway sidings with nightly 9900.

London Sreeran Dunlap Forth Bridge England Prince of Wales Europe France Liverpool London & Northwestern Railway

Gravity Shunted Cars Move Then Inspect Mersey Tunnel

Rail cars are shifted entirely by gravity and then the Mersey tunnel will be inspected. The report notes the method and upcoming inspection steps.

Mersey Tunnel

Lincoln’s son survives operation amid hope of recovery

Master Abraham Lincoln son of the American Minister, previously near death, rallied after an abscess was lanced and tapping relieved heart and lungs. Doctors continued measures to drain pus and prevent further danger as Mrs and Mr Lincoln thank the public for the sympathy flood from the United States.

London Abraham Lincoln Lincoln United States

Commission Report Critiques War Office and Seeks Reforms

London Feb 27 report on the Marquiss of Hartingtons commission on the army and navy bill condemns the War Office system as extravagant cumbrous and inefficient. It proposes abolition of the commander in chief position with a military chief of staff and an advisory board to whom department heads report. It also suggests Parliament hold warrants power away from the Secretary of State. The navy is praised as well organized and well managed.

London Marquis of Hartington Army and Navy War Office Duke of Cambridge

Arrival of the Enterprise Brings Naval Scandal to light

The US steamer Enterprise carrying the late George H. Pendleton's body crossed Sandy Hook at 1 p m. amid claims of brutal discipline on board under Captain McCalla. Descriptions of crew mistreatment, suspensions, and desertions, plus a regulatory clash over ammunition, sparked sensational naval speculation.

Enterprise New York United States George H. Pendleton Germany Sandy Hook Tribbune

Reverend Taylor Installed as Pastor in Newtonville

In Newtonville the Rev. David H. Taylor was installed as pastor of the Central Congregational Church after a favorable council report. Scripture readings were given by the Rev. G. J. Butters, with addresses from Revs. Reuen Thomas, O. P. Gifford, E. A. Dunning, and A. Dickinson. The installing prayer was by Rev. S. H. Howe of Norwich, Conn, and the right hand of fellowship was given by Rev. H. J. Patrick.

Newton

Beacon Whist Club Hosts Progressive Party in Lynn

The Beacon Whist Club held a progressive whist party at Odd Fellows Hall with 100 couples from 8 to 9 pm for prizes. Dancing followed until 2 am with music by the Salem Cadet Band, drawing Lynn’s elite to the event.

Lynn Senday Beacon Whist Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Salem Cadet Band

Ten Street Railroads Granted Franchises at Prrrseens

At a special meeting of councils in Prrrseens Penn on February 27 the right of way was granted to ten street railroad companies to build and operate. The franchises cover most streets from the city center to the suburbs, totaling about eighty miles of track. The estimated value of the franchises ranges from 50 million to 60.6 million dollars, with a noted regulation quirk allowing any road to buy out others if desired.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Ohio Yazoo Delta Tensas Basin Yazoo Greenville Lake Providence Chicoto County Ark Torrance Miss D. L. Jones & Son Illinois Central van Hooser Louisvitutz Ohio & Mississippi Here Cincinnati C. A. Wooster Middleboro Cumberland Dllon Livingston Middlesboro Knoxville Evansville Ind Beane Davenport Cuarneston W. Va Quinnemont Chesapeake & Ohio Railway LCO Kansas City Missouri Kansas State San Francisco Arizona Prescott Prrrseens Penn

Two Deaths and a Big Billiards Scoreline

John A Davis of Davis Savels Co dies from brain concussion after a Wednesday run away horse incident in Worcester. Claude Chaffranson a Jersey City silk mill owner suicide due to debt. New York billiard tournament results show Ives over Heiser 500 to 109 and Schaefer over Daly 600 to 560.

John A. Davis Davis, Savels & Co Worcester Claude Chaffranson Jersey City New York Ives Heiser sSchaefer Daly

Virginia's Debt Funding Commission Approved in Richmond

A Richmond despatch reports the Virginia Senate adopted a joint resolution to form a debt funding commission. It charges governor, wealth committee chair, finances chairs from both houses, and one member from each house to elect a commission to receive funding proposals, with a $1,000,000 cash deposit required to back any accepted plan. The measure is expected to pass the House.

Boies Iowa Campella United States Steamer Enterprise New York Pendleton Virginia Senate Baltimore Richmond Senate Committee On Wealth House of Delegates Virginia

Mail Car Burned in Utah Fire Burned Mail Car Westbound

Information from the railway mail service reports mail storage train No. 47 burned this morning at Blue Creek Utah. The mail car was a total loss and all through mails for San Francisco destroyed. No registered mail aboard. Cause unknown.

San Francisco Railway Mail Service Blue Creek Utah Shamonin Penn Cameron Colliery Malden John A. Lamkin Centre Street

Fire alarms hit two local sites with minimal damage

Smoke at Charles F. Merrill residence on 476 Columbus Avenue prompted a Box 76 alarm at 12 20 pm yesterday but caused no damage. A second blaze in Simon Cohen’s grocery at 14 North Margin Street was spotted by Patrolman Glancy at 2 05 am, confined to the lower floor of a four story wood building, with stock damage of 300 dollars and building damage of 200 dollars. owner J Schwartz cited an overheated stove as the cause.

Charles F. Merrill Columbus Avenue Glancy Station 1 Simon Cohen North Margin Street J. Schwartz

Genuine Forty-niners meet at Revere House in Boston

The genuine Forty-niners gathered at the Revere House last evening with many in attendance. President Snow presided. George G. Spurr served as secretary. They discussed funding Sutter's Fort restoration and planned a scroll of honor for New Wayland. Membership added: Richard Chenery, Jothame Salisbury, Willian H. Fludder, David A. Hodgdon Dedham, Alonzo Ledyard.

Revere House Snow George G. Spurr Sutter’s Fort California San Francisco New Wayland Spurr Sacramento Valley Mary Sinclair Davis Roxbury Sutter Boston Post Boston Richard Chenery Belfast Jothame Salisbury Weymouth Mass Willian H. Fludder Newport

Physician Endorses Mollin's Food For Children

A prominent doctor testifies that in his practice with children he has achieved more and better success with Mollin's Food than with any other product.

Mollin

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