29 Feb 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1888
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Cleveland plans to replace Postmaster Pearson. Tammany Hall is expected to name his successor, signaling a political shift in the postal appointment.
In London the House of Commons considered new rules to curb disorder and tighten Speaker powers. A second closure rule lowering the majority to 100 passed with 256 to 0 while other measures to expand Speaker authority faced opposition and were defeated, ending with debate adjourned.
In London on February 29 the Italian Austrian and English governments say Prince Ferdinand's position is illegal yet refuse to act to disrupt Bulgaria's peace. In Petrograd on February 28 denial is issued that Russian troops are withdrawing, claiming movements result from unhealthy conditions in occupied sites.
Vienna Feb 28 Professor Lenz African traveller says there are no grounds for the belief that Stanley has perished He adds if misfortune had struck the explorer news would have reached the Congo stations soon Lenz thinks Stanley stayed somewhere longer than planned and first news may come via Zanzibar Lonpox report also notes Prince Hohenlohn Ochringen recovery report from St Petersburg
Paris February 28 negotiations for a commerce treaty between France and Italy have been broken off. The report notes ongoing concerns over safety related wounds and their effects on negotiations.
Henry Hilton files suit to foreclose on Chickering Hall mortgage of 50 000 dollars given July 21 1882 by Charles F Chickering and George H Chickering. Interest owed since Aug 1 1887. principal unpaid. leasehold interest ends 1900. Sidney estate fee not affected. Charles F Chickering noncommittal while George H Chickering resides in Boston.
At a Gloucester common council meeting on February 28 Councilman Sanford introduced and the vote adopted resolutions denouncing the fishery treaty before the U.S. Senate. The text calls on Massachusetts Senators and Representatives to oppose ratification and to protect the nation's fishing industry. The resolutions request Mayor Robinson to send copies to Hoar Dawes and all Massachusetts House members.
The Albert Spencer paintings auction in New York drew top collectors from Boston and Chicago. The Tryon reach $26000, Le Soir $20500, Gevour canvas $19500, Delaccroix Entombment $10600, Millett Gleaners $10400, and Corot works $8400 and $7100. Total close to $500000.
Report from Carracaco Feb 28 notes limited operations on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy system with few trains running. Strikes cause yard layoff of hundreds, serious incidents avoided, and President Perkins arriving as talks continue to end the dispute.
The will directs five years after Pillsbury death if Mrs Tisbury’s income allows a $6000 bequest to the Concord Hospital Association to cover house debt. Upon Mrs Pillsbury’s death, $1000 goes to each of four Concord charities and the New Hampshire Orphan Asylum. the Hospital Association at Concord is residuary legatee.
In Trenton on February 28 Governor Green vetoed the local option bill despite Republican and some Democrat support. The state prohibition convention met, delegates to the national convention were chosen, a platform adopted, and General Fisk named as New Jersey Prohibition presidential candidate.
A dated harbor list shows multiple ships and routes with origins such as Boston Philadelphia New York Baltimore San Francisco and Antwerp. Entries include ships like City of Richmond Martha Glendeyon Espanol and Thornhill with destinations including Liverpool Yokohama Antwerp and New York.
General Master Workman Powderly condemns brotherhood engineers who take striker roles. He argues workers must fight for equality and warns against inter-trade meddling, urging Knights of Labor to stay out of the Burlington & Quincy dispute and keep labor united against capital.
JT Powderly urges restraint and law obedience after a national labor push. Samuel Gompers says AFL will act but won’t oppose brotherhoods, condemns revenge actions by the Realing Enghts and notes unions stand with trades in the present Burlington strike.
The New York Assembly judiciary committee heard John E. Parsons and Charles Havemeyer defend the sugar trust against anti trust bills. Parsons argued the bills unconstitutional while noting rivalry rumors and Spreckels opposition. Havemeyer admitted margins were small due to European competition and production facilities.
Washington reports a 24 hour outlook starting February 29 for New England. Warmer conditions with generally fair weather and light to fresh southwest winds becoming variable.
West Bure Hine Observatory reports for the twenty four hours starting at midnight that southeastern New England will see warmer conditions with threatening weather. A L Rover, Observer.
The signal service map for Tuesday shows 2 high parameter central in Tennessee extending across the country east of the Mississippi. A low pressure area central in Utah stretched over the territory between the Mississippi and the Rockies. The cold wave reached Florida and was central at Rock Cube Can where thermometer reads 18 below zero. Wednesday indications point to fair warmer weather.
The interstate commerce committee opened an inquiry into railroad pool rates at Castle Garden. It alleged ticket events sold emigrant tickets for 15 dollars while first class passengers paid 17, a claim the pool denied noting emigrants faced higher charges than other travelers.
The Senate trust investigating committee examined price fixing and control practices in several industries. Witnesses described a Standard Envelope Company price agreement, a glass importers association limiting sale prices, and a Sheep and Lamb Butchers and Brokers pact that raised costs and restricted competition. John D. Archbald of the Standard Oil case was announced to appear next.
Michael Donohue was arrested by Detective Habertin on suspicion of setting fire to the Pawtucket avenue horse car barn last Saturday night. He admitted to the plan after police questioned him through an interview with a nun and described piling rubbish under stairs, lighting it with a cigar, and burning the site. The 18 year old immigrant from Trebond will be tried tomorrow as part of a series of arson arrests in Providence and vicinity.
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