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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1890

Page

2

Miss Anderson Denies Engagement Reports and Likely Exit From Stage

Miss Anderson, interviewed at the Hotel Mediterrane an, acknowledges engagement rumors with Mr Navarro but declines discussion. She says she will not return to public life soon, cites weariness with marriage rumors, and notes her health has improved through daily drives and walks. The Navarra party accompanies her during appearances despite the silence.

Navarro Nice Jan Sreerau Lsth New York London Abbey Anderson Onur Mary Ciese Arives

Gas Stokers and Porters Call General Strike Mood

An issued manifesto by leaders of gas stokers coal porters and firemen call for an immediate general strike across trades they control. The move threatens waterside business as government support for gas companies monopoly fuels public unease.

London Speeccial

An Imposing Cortege to the Lapa Church in Oporto

Jan 3 remains of the ex Empress of Brazil removed to Lapa Church in a gilded cortege. Mourners included imperial family ex-Dom Pedro and the Duke of Oporto. A Brazilian and foreign resident deputation attended while troops stood guard. Portuguese flag flown to avoid empire republic clash. French consul absent amid tensions.

Oporto Brazil Lapa Dom Pedro Trazil Iis

Testimonial to Be Presented to Stanley by American Colony

The American colony in London decided to present Henry M Stanley with a handsome testimonial upon his arrival. The award will be a superb electro silver shield bearing the U S coat of arms and panels depicting the chief incidents in Stanley's career.

Stanley London Henry M. Stanley United States

Fleeing From Paris Amid Sudden Flu Epidemic

A Paris January report describes unprecedented city emptiness as influenza surges and wealthier residents flee. Across Europe influenza spreads. Dutch railways restrict service amid staff shortages. Vienna reports a 50 percent rise in weekly mortality. Dortmund miners face coal output declines.

Paris Hague Holland Streight Vienna Berwin Dortmund

Chinese Expedition Clashes Near Takow Formosa

Shanghai reports say an expeditionary Chinese force fought natives near Takow in Formosa, with 100 Chinese and 400 Formosans killed. Other items note The Times praising the Maritime Conference and discussing a common sea language and ocean police, Parnell linked to Captain O'Shea's sister, and various European news including a pending cabinet change in Spain and Aden reports.

London Shanghai Takow Formosa Times Parnell O’shiea Beto Lisbon Rio Daneiro Chamber of Commerce Frankfort Maprio Senor Sagasta Berwin Rust Aden Enna Relief Committee Menton Dr. Peters Brussels Jar Congo Free State

General Janssen Finds Lo Navigable to Lat Forty27

General Janssen reports the Lomo river is navigable up to latitude 40 27 where large falls block further passage. Upper Congo conditions are calm and the populace appears prosperous. A Turkish Crete skirmish near Athens yields many dead and wounded, with sixteen Turks wounded admitted to Canea. Amsterdam reports Herr Pander wins the international skating match by 1 minute 24 2 5 seconds.

Janssen Lomaos Upper Congo Athens Canea Amsterdam Herr Pander

Leased for 999 Yaks. Columbus & Cincinnati Midland Lease Agreed

Stockholders vote to lease the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland to Central Ohio Railroad for 999 years with assignment to Baltimore and Ohio. They plan to issue up to 1,000,000 preferred shares and 2,000,000 common stock, totaling 3,000,000 capital. Preferred stock transfers to B&O for interest guarantee on Midland bonds. Mortgage extended 25 years to meet obligations.

Columnes Columbus & Cincinnati Midland Railroad Central Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Midland

Mackey System Involved As Strike Expands Quiet Evansville Yards

Evansville Indiana January 3 The freight conductors and brakemen strike on the Evansville and Terre Haute and Evansville and Indianapolis roads grows more serious as neighboring lines join. Peoria Decatur Evansville workers strike and Air Line union signs to join upon orders. entire Mackey system affected. yards remain quiet with all freight handlers and clerical staff laid off until work resumes.

Evansville Ind Evansville & Terre Haute Evansville & Indianapolis Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Louisville & St. Louis Huntingburg Air Line Mackey

Reception to its new pastor at Brookline church

The First Baptist Church of Brookline held a vestry reception for Rev. Dr. O. P. Gifford, former Warren Avenue pastor of Boston, with about 200 attending. Deacon F. Morton introduced him, Deacon George Brooks gave the welcome, and Mr Joseph Worthington with Miss Clara Smart sang. The church decorated with tropies and flowers, refreshments were served, and the motto Welcome to our hearts, our church, our homes appeared on the wall. Dr. Gifford will reside on Harvard Avenue and succeeds Rev Dr John B Brackett.

Brookline Church and Society of the First Baptist Church O. P. Gifford Warren Avenue Gifford Joshua Jericho Joseph Worthington Clara Smart John B. Brackett Starvard Avenue

Fale River Stocks See Quiet Week On Declining Cloth Demand

Fann River reports a notably quiet stock market week as weak print cloth demand prompts mill stockholders to shed holdings. G. M. Uatlards & Co. brokers note sparse sales and list the day’s reported figures.

Fann River G. M. Uatlards & Co

Zeta Psi convention opens at Columbia with delegates from many colleges

New York January 3 The annual Zeta Psi Fraternity convention began at Columbia College under W L Price of Chicago presiding. Delegates came from Columbia Harvard Yale Willams University of Pennsylvania Brown Union Cornell Lafayette Montreal McGill and others. Today's business was routing in nature. Delegates dined this afternoon and attended Union Square Theatre this evening. Tomorrow evening’s annual dinner will be at Delmonico’s. The Republican ward caucuses selected city committee members in several wards and approved a resolution praising former chairman William B Littlefield for six years of service and the party’s strong local organization.

New York Zeta Psi Fraternity Alpha Columbia College W. L. Price Chicago Columbia Harvard Yale Willams University of Pennsylvania Brown University Union Cornell Lafayette University of California, University , North Carolina Loronto University McGill University of Montreal Union Square Theatre Delmom- Cio Bers Ranu Antrim Farrand Nathaniel Boynton Henry EF. Palmer Joshua Cole George KE. Stackpole Eugene A. Bassom John W. Cowler Frank B. Trbou John J. Salter Lorenzo F. Coburn William Lacroix Andrew F. Cheever Clarence {. Allen Charles M. Batchelder Charles H. Wright Philip A. Newhall Charles E. Hatch Joshua A. Johnson Samuel M. Stocker Clarence M. Sprague George W. Sisson Fred Brackett Charles 5 Hathorn Ward 5 William B. Littlefield Republican City Committee State Central Committee Lynn

Dedham Superior Court sentences De Lucca to fifteen years

In Dedham's Superior Court on January 3 77 De Lucca was sentenced to fifteen years in State prison for killing Edward Cunningham in Milton. His wife and child sobbed, his sister became hysterical, yet De Lucca showed no emotion.

Dedham Jan Spectan Superior Court Tode de Lucca Edward Cunningham Milton

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad Encourages Women

A vintage exhortation urges women to seek health with Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce's Pellets. It promises relief from female complaints and related digestive issues with a satisfaction guarantee and drugstore availability.

Dorchester Defenses Backed by confidant on Indian schools

Frank Wood, a close friend, asserts charges against Dr. Dorchester are trumped up by disgruntled contractors and Catholics. Dorchester has spent 160 days in the field across 35 schools, traveled about 15000 miles, and prepared detailed replies to allegations about efficiency, eligibility, and conduct. Secretary Noble defends Dorchester’s wife appointment as special agent as official and needed for investigating Indian girls education.

Daniel Dorchester Washington Subimit Senator Dawes Senate Committee On Frank Wood No. 352 Washington Street Wood Dorchester Mr. Wood Legislative Committee On Education Indian Office Department Secretary of the Interior Althways Mrs. Dorchester Tie Noble Clinton B. Fisk Board of Indian Commissioners Department OF ‘the Interior Bromfield Street Bos Git Lass Sam Picures Lt. Wood Pulalio Haskell Institute Gorman Educational Department of the Indian Bureau

Fire hits Sawyer Woollen barn and several其他

A series of fires reported across multiple cities on January 3 to January 8 cause substantial losses. In Dover a Sawyer Woollen Co barn tenanted by James Garvey burned with tools, cows, hay totaling 1900 dollars insured. Other fires destroy a Whee lock farmhouse in Atethnen with 6000 dollar insured loss. A Thayer court barn fire in New York causes 1000 dollar insured loss. State University main building in Minneapolis damaged about 5000 dollars. Fire department alarms sparked by two prank incidents at the Ingraham School and Charter Street boxes drew attention.

Dover N. H Sawyer Woollen Company James Garvey Lawrence Atethnen M. Rh Wheelock Strood Nistiva Ae A. Bure Thayer Court New York West Thirty-Sixth Street Minneapolis Minn State University Fire Department North End Incraham School Sheafe Street Charter Street

Policy outlines Hawaii's stance on Chinese, labor, and U.S. relations

The ministerial reply from T A Thurston outlines Hawaii's policy on Chinese immigration restricting arrivals to essential needs, promoting labor imports with women included for settlement, and supporting government finance from current receipts. It urges cable links to the Americas, expanded self government, and a strong push for roads, education, health, and prudent debt management while preserving independence and seeking treaty extension with the United States.

T. A. Thurston Interior Sandwich Islands Central Committee Hilo Hawaii California Thurston Postal Savings Bank United States Norway Board of Health Adolf Lutz Yenihly

Seven-year-old Burned in Weavers' Stand Lamp Explosion

In Greensburg Penn on January 3 a seven year old daughter of William Richmond died from burns after a lamp exploded in their Weavers Stand home. A five year old sister suffered serious burns and may die. Richmond, bedridden with typhoid fever, sprang up for help and is now near death.

Greensburg Penn William Richmond Weavers’ Stand

Tariff clash over wool duties at committee hearing

Witnesses from wool growers, carpet makers, and textile firms testified on the proper tariff on wool and related goods. They debated protecting American producers, revenue needs, and whether to favor free wool, with fears of shrinking U.S. sheep, imports from abroad, and foreign trusts influencing prices.

United States Kr. McMillin Carlisle Carliste Lawrence National Wool Growers’ Association Boston Ohio Ohio Wool Growers’ Association John T. Rich Michigan Michigan Merino Sheep Association James Dobson Philadelphia Dobson William Whitman National Association of Wool Manufacturers Bayne Breckinridge Mr. Breckinridge T.C. Search Manufacturers’ Club McMillan W. T. Folwell Villadelpha

North American Review Highlights Gladstone Blaine Duel In Free Trade Era

A January North American Review edition surveys a Gladstone Blaine duel on Free Trade versus Protection with little novelty in argument and notes featured pieces on Women’s Views of Divorce, Jefferson Davis’s tribute to Lee, Lanciani’s Roman romance excavation, and a Plea for Copyright by Count Emile de Veratry.

North American Review W. E. Gladstone James G. Blaine Gladstone Terry Cooke Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Livermore Tooo Barr Episcopal Church Jefferson Davis Lee Confederacy Virginia Washington Lanciani Rome Diana Emile de Veratry Wss

Business Failures Spike Across United States and Canada

Frank I Stearns harness dealer in Willimantic and Alfred J Wilson marble worker in Norwich have assigned. W A Lary restaurant Manchester failed. John Barbour grocer Brockton assigned. Bridges & Carroll shoe manufacturers Salem insolvent. Seven day failures total 322, up from 28s last week, per R G Dun Co Mercantile Agency. Bradstreet reports 310 US failures. Regional totals by area listed. In 1889 total U S failures 10,882. Canada 1,777. Burglars killed Mrs Knittin and assaulted Miss Purcell at a Trenton, New Jersey home. Dr Knittin absent, cops escort him, crime not believed to be by burglars.

Frank I’. Stearns Willimantic Conn Alfred J. Wilson Norwich KE. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United Canadas United States Dominion of Canada Bradstreet Middle States New England Southern Western Northwestern Pacific Territories Canada

Divorce Libel in Suffolk Court for Berthachet Chetwynd

The Honorable Justices of the Superior Court sit in Boston Suffolk to hear a divorce libel filed by Berthachet Chetwynd of Boston claiming marriage to John P. Chetwynd of Halifax Nova Scotia began March 20 1567 and alleging cruelty. The libellant states five years residency in the Commonwealth and seeks divorce and alimony with clerks noting true copy of libel and order thereon.

John P. Chetwynd Halifax Commonwealth Tius Hbel Commonwealth OF Massachusetts St Person Court Cinng OPEL Bostons Boston Leston John L. Chetwynd John Chetwynd Boston Post Suffolk

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