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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1887

Page

2

Consolidation Plan for Fitchburg Railroad and Troy & Greenfield

A Massachusetts pact creates a consolidated Fitchburg firm with 12,048,800 capital stock. Commonwealth receives 50,000 shares of common stock plus 17,622 preferred shares for Fitchburg owners, with bonds and a mortgage securing $5,000,000 for Commonwealth.

Consolidated Corporation Fitchburg Railroad Company Troy & Greenfield Railroad Hoosac Tunnel Commonwealth Troy & Greenfield Hoosac Consolidated Company Commonwealth of Massachusetts rmiArt Bardwell’s Ferry

Senatorial Contests Stir Washington Echoes on Tariffs

In Washington on January 5 a lively House debate centers on New York Indiana and Illinois senatorial contests. Miller appears likely in New York, Morton is a dark horse, and He is seen as out of the race. Indiana politics remain unsettled with Republicans expected to block an election if they fail to capture the Legislature. Illinois sees Logan's death heightening interest with Farwell favored by many as a Chicago business representative. Payson Henderson Cannon and others seek the seat, while Payson earns support for railroad land issues and Henderson wins backing from Grand Army men. Governor Long remains quiet as poll watchers speculate Sewell's reelection aided by New Jersey lawmakers.

Washrneton Holman Indianapolis Logan Illinois Payson Cannon Henderson Springfield Hopkins General Logan Farwell Chicago Senate Howevest Governor Long Pennsylvania Railroad New Jersey Sewell

President's health improves as he receives callers

In Washington on January 5 the President had regained usual health enough to meet Senators and Representatives and a few friends at the usual hour. Weather is colder with light snow. physicians say if moisture stays away he should be fully recovered and danger of another attack minimal. The general health is good aside from residual rheumatism and anxiety among friends has eased.

WasHincron SprcrAu Massachusetts Suffolk James Monahan Boston Frederick J. Crosby Boston Post Jonny W. McKim, Esquire Elivah George Leverett Tuckerman Joan W. McKim, Esquire Elijah George Register Otis Norcross Mary Homer John W. McKiy Esquire John P. Treadwell Jonny W. McKim Clarissa A. L. Penniman Joan W. McKim Elijail George Julia Murphy William Murphy

Delta Kappa Epsilon Holds Fortieth Convention at Willard's Hotel

The fortieth annual DKE convention opened at 9 o'clock in Willard's Hotel with about one hundred delegates from chapters including Yale Bowdoin Colby Amherst Brown Harvard and many others. Officers elected for the year are President W. M. Priest Sigma Vice President L. K. Comstock Omicron Secretary Martin Davis Beta Phi and Assistant Secretary G. Floy McEwen Nu.

Washinctron Sordau Delta Kappa Epsilon College Willard Yale Bowdoin Colby Amherst Brown Harvard Miami University of Virginia Kenyon Dartmouth University of Michigan Williams Hamilton Madison Lafayette Rochester Depaw Wesleyan Troy Polytechnic Institute Adelbert Cornell University of Chicago Syracuse Columbia Princeton Trinity University of California College of the City of New York Middlebury University of Kentucky W. M. Priest Sigma L. K. Comstock Omicron Martin Davis Beta Phi G. Floy McEwen

Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes House Report

Washington Jan 5 The House rivers and harbors appropriations bill totals 7 158 250 with estimates 30 281 749 The list includes Rockland Maine 15000 Portland 10000 Burlington Vermont 12500 Boston 60000 Nantucket 10000 Newburyport 15000 Sandy Bay 50000 Block Island Rhode Island 10000 Pawtucket 12500 Providence River and Narragansett Bay 25000 New Haven Breakwater 25000 New Haven Harbor 10000 Connecticut River below Hartford 10000

Washieron Jan House Committee On Rivers and Harbors House Maine—Harbors Rockland Portland Vermont Burlington Massachusetts Boston Nantucket Newburyport Sandy Bay Rhode Island Block Island Pawtucket Providence River Narragansett Bay New Haven Connecticut River Hartford

President Nominates New Postmasters in Several States

The President sent nominations to the Senate for postmasters in multiple towns and states including Henry F. Libby Pittsfield Maine Herbert H. Follansbee Bristol New Hampshire Curtis E. Dalton Suncook New Hampshire William B. Viall West Randolph Vermont William S. Ruggles Reading Massachusetts Caleb Holbrook Ashland Massachusetts Howard Perkins Mansfield Massachusetts William J. Twohig North Easton Massachusetts John W. Baldwin Korth Wilbraham Massachusetts Horace C. Metcalf Walpole Massachusetts Sidney B. Warner East Haddam Connecticut Henry M Fitzgerald Greenwich Connecticut Simon Mudgett Dexter Maine Marshall P. Dowe Danielsonville Connecticut.

Washington Senate Henry F. Libby Pittsfield Herbert H. Follansbee Bristol N. H Curtis E. Dalton Suncook William B. Viall West Randolph William S. Ruggles Reading Mass Caleb Holbrook Ashland Howard Perkins Mansfield William J. Twohig North Easton John W. Baldwin Korth Wilbraham Walpole Sidney B. Warner East Haddam Conn Henry M Fitzgerald Greenwich Simon Mudgett Dexter Marshall P. Dowe Danielsonville

Tariff inquiry sent to House with consular details

President transmits to the House a letter from the Secretary of State inclosing consular statements on foreign duties on American exports. Bayard explains the scope limits to current commerce and notes a future inquiry on prohibitions and hindrances to selling U S products abroad.

Washington House of Representatives Secretary of State United States Bayard

American Citizens Annoyed by Passport Rules Abroad

The State Department confirms a Berlin dispatch from Consul General Frederick Raine detailing passport requirements for U S citizens in Europe. Berlin Frankfurt Hamburg and other German cities impose strict border checks with noncompliant travelers facing removal or delays. Similar regimes exist in parts of Russia Austria and Italy impacting visitors.

Washinecton Frederick Raine United States Berlin Europe Germany Frankfort-on-the-Main Hamburg Leipzig German Empire Russian Empire Austria Italy

Civil Service Rules for New York Customs Promotions

The President issues regulations governing promotions in the New York customs service. Examinations may be ordered with civil service approval, notices posted five days before, and promotions test fitness across classes. Minimum 75 percent in written exams required. transfers after six months may occur with board certification and approval. Adopted January 4 1887 by Grover Cleveland.

Civil Service Rules Wshington Customs Service New York City Board of Examiners New York Secretary of the Treasury Civil Service Commission

Moonlight Confirmed as Governor of Wyoming

The Senate in secret session confirmed Thomas Moonlight for Governor of Wyoming. The President has not nominated Manning as minister to Mexico, and it is widely believed the recess nomination will lapse with only one day left for action.

General Capital News Washineton Senate Thomas Moonlight Wyoming Manning Mexico

The Mound Builders Exposition At Boston Society Meeting

At the Boston Society of Natural History meeting, F W Putnam described Little Miami valley explorations for the Peabody Museum with Dr Metz. The team displayed a gravel iron cement layer puzzle from mound walls and pits filled with white ashes, suggesting ceremonial use and distinct ancient stocks in the Miami and Scioto valleys.

Boston Society of Natural History Society F. W. Putnam Little Miami Valley Ohio Peabody Museum Metz Putnam Great Miami Valley Scioto Valley

Suffolk Cooperative Bank Elects 1887 Officers at Bromfield Street

A meeting at Wesleyan Hall Bromfield street elected 1887 officers for Suffolk Cooperative Bank President Charles J. Page Vice President Charles H. Worcester Secretary Treasurer Anson J. Stone Directors Alfred Foster Charles A. Potter Alexander H. Holway John G. Murray John H. Putnam William H. Norris G W Capen George F Wood James H Page Auditors David Higgins L G Blair William F Curtis An address was given by Hon Robert Treat Paine and $1300 was loaned at 25 cents premium.

Suffolk Cooperative Bank Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street Charles J. Page Charles H. Worcester Anson J. Stone Alfred Foster Charles A. Potter Alexander H. Holway John 8. Murray John H. Putnam William H. Norris G. W. Capen George F. Wood James H. Page David Higgins

Cambridge Police Mutual Relief Ball Presented in Union Hall

The fifteenth annual Cambridge Police Mutual Relief Association ball was held last evening in Union Hall Central Square Cambridgeport. Attendance matched the organization’s strongest supporters and a large sum will be raised for ill members. Serjeant Alonzo Harriman oversaw the floor with eighteen aides.

Cambridge Police Mutual Relief Association Union Hall Central Square Cambridgeport Serjeant Alonzo Harriman Aida

Lansdowne Declines Cabinet Offer Amid Canada Duties

London and Ottawa report Lord Lansdowne refuses a British cabinet post citing Canadian governance duties and shrinking revenues. Lord Salisbury pressing the Marquis to join, while Northbrook declines and Goschen remains likely solo. Randolph Churchill heads to the continent as cabinet deliberations continue.

London Lord Northbrook Goschen Lord Salisbury Marquis of Lansdowne Lord Lansdowne Canada Lord Randolph Churchill Continent Ottawa Ont Rideau Hall

England and Turkey Seek Accord on Bulgarian Question

Constantinople dispatch says Rustem Pasha asked Lord Iddesleigh if London urged the Porte to align with England and Austria against Russia on Bulgaria. Iddesleigh says articles in the London press were not government inspired, though British public opinion favored them. England backs a conference among powers based on the Berlin treaty before selecting a Bulgarian prince.

England Constantinoply Rustem Pasha Earl of Iddesleigh London Austria Russia Lord Iddesleigh Turkey Constantinople Gadban Pasha Bulgaria Iddesleigh Frince Nicholas Mingrelia Berlin

Churchill Resignation Sparks Mixed Press Reactions

London officials report Lord Charles Beresford defending Lord Randolph Churchill as not objecting to naval estimates and expressing confidence the former cabinet member will not harm the government. The Grantham speech challenged press lines on the resignation.

Churchill London Charles Beresford Admiralty Grantham Lord Randolph Churchill Lord Randolph

Return of Prince Alexander Prompts Balkan Tension

The Journal de St. Petersburg reports that Alexander's return to the Bulgarian throne would provoke and escalate conflict, threaten general peace, and be unpopular even outside Russia. It notes that while some factions might favor it, reckless leaders in political centers could push attempts to destabilize peace.

Alexander St. Peterspurc Journal de St. Petersburg Russia

High Price for Chamberlain in Irish Policy Debate

Dupuy reports in The Freeman's Journal that Chamberlain's Liberal party adhesion would require abandoning Gladstone's Irish policy of an Irish executive responsible to an Irish parliament. The Irish leaders oppose such a rights barter. The Irish Times notes a Liberal compromise could sacrifice the Irish Government bill and its principles, to which Gladstone is pledged.

Chamberlain Dupuy The Freeman’s Journal Joseph Chamberlain Gladstone Journal Irish Times Mr. Gladstone

Monarch Line Embarrassed by Bankruptcy Petitions

Three petitions for declaration of bankruptcy were filed today against the Monarch Steamship Company. Mr. Smith, chairman, was appointed court receiver until Tuesday while the concern seeks to reconstruct. The company owed 145000 in debentures due January 1, with part unavailable due to a technical difficulty, prompting court protection during reconstruction talks.

Monarch Line Loxpoon Monarch Steamship Company Smith

Proposed Liberal Conference In London Heads Debate

London January 5. A conference between Radical and Gladstonian leaders is expected at Sir William Vernon Harcourt's London residence. Harcourt may join or decline. The Standard warns of stern rebuke for any pact, while the Daily News notes Tory anger shows liberal satisfaction possible.

Londoy William Vernon Harcourt London Birmingham Post Chamberlain The Daily News

United States Consul at Southampton Dies

London, Jan. 5. William Thomson United States consul at Southampton died today from bronchitis.

United States London William Thomson Southampton

England Australia cricket match ends in draw

The return cricket match between the English and Australian elevens finished without a winner. In St Peterssure discussions deny an alleged Russia Germany alliance. A band of brigands in Andalusia continues terrorizing the region.

McElsourne St. Peterssure Russia Germany MaAprip Andalusia

French Academy to seek pardon for Duc d Aumale gift to France

Paris reports the French Academy will petition the government to revoke the decree expelling the Duc d Aumale, citing his patriotism shown by gifting the Chantilly estates. In Ireland, 56 men arrested during Father Fahey resistance at Woodford Galway were sentenced to twelve to eighteen months in prison.

Paris French Academy Duc d’Aumale France Chantilly Dus Father Fahey Clanricarde Woodford County Galway

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