Big Railway Project in Newfoundland Aims to Boost Fishing
The Newfoundland government plans a major railway to develop the island interior and aid fisheries. A short line from St John’s to Spread Eagle and Harbor Grace is to be extended about 200 miles northwest and then northeast to Hall’s Bay. Tenders are invited by the colony’s Canadian agent.
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Ottawa
Unt
Sprcrau
Newfoundland
St. John’s
Spread Eagle
Harbor Grace
Hall’s Bay
St John’s
Quincy Becomes A City With Inauguration Of First Government
Quincy was formally incorporated as a city and inaugurated its first city government led by Mayor Porter. The event featured a noon swearing in for mayor and common council, a 3 to 6 pm reception, a banquet, remarks by Gov. Ames, Lt. Gov. Brackett, and others, and pledges of support amid plans to improve bridges, streets, drainage, and the fire alarm system.
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Quincy
Porter
Common Council
Christopher A. Spear
Herbert M. Federden
Neponset
Ames
Brackett
Morse
Peirce
Henry
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
King
Coliseum
Charles F. Adams
J. F. Merrill
John Q. Adarvas
John D. Long
Ladd
William Everett
Old Fogies
Old Town
Adams Academy
Everett
Thomas Crane Public Library
Charles Knight
Old London
M. Wilson
Federson
Henry Faxon
Labor unrest in Beverly as wage cuts loom for stitchers
In Beverly on January 7 labor tensions rise over wage reductions for female stitchers. D Lefavour & Son' s agreement with the Lasters' Union required thirty days' notice for changes. Lasters pressed a price list on December 10 and refuse to state actions, signaling possible widespread strikes among manufacturers if cuts proceed.
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Beverly
D. Lefavour & Son
Lasters
Lefavour & Son
Seth Norwood & Co. Eee
Manufacturers’ Association
Weather Indications for New England and Mid Atlantic States
Indications show fair and clearing weather for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Rhode Island with slightly colder conditions and westerly winds diminishing. Connecticut and eastern New York expect fair and slightly colder weather with westerly winds. Autional signals displayed on the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Portland and storm signals at Eastport.
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WalsHrington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Portland
Eastport
Maritime Ship Movements Report From Various Ports
A list of ships arriving or departing from Boston Antwerp Liverpool Dover Havre and other ports with dates in January. Entries name vessels such as Par thian Euphrates City of Peking Alliance Vandyck Gioumin and more, plus origins from New York, Liverpool, Rotterdam, Havana and Buenos Ayres.
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Boston
Hondo
Port Antonio
Jam
Antwerp
Switzerland
New York
de Ruyter
Bristol
Ontario
Baltimore
Dover
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Havre
Scotland
New Orleans
Parthian
Charleston
Liverpool
Servia
Atree
Ema
New Home
Havana
Colorado
Trom Do
Galveston
Krow Head
Ohio
Ptolemy
Rio
Janiero
Wilkommen
Bremen
Kugia
Hamburg
Alliance
Rio Janeiro
Kellaura
Perpambuco
Philadelphia
Glasow
Roxburgh Castle
Valerio
Cheniston
Olu
Isle of Wight
America
Prawle Point
Enfield
Wilmington
N. C
Gibraltar
Sirocco
Odessa
Marion
Queenstown
Auckland
N.Z
Mariposa
San Francisco
Rugia
Bellaura
Pernambuco
City of Washington
Santos
Charlois
Greenock
Gioumin
Vandyck
Isi
Stol
Maritime Shipping Notes From Liverpool and Bristol
Sailed steamer Roman bound for Boston from Liverpool today. Arrived at Liverpool today are steamers Gleamin, Charles ton, Ontario, Hyaltimore, and Vandyck Galventon with reports of arrivals in Bristol and Liverpool.
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Loxnon
Roman
Liverpool
Boston
Charleston
Ontario
Hyaltimore
Bristol
Vandyck
Galventon
Congress adjournment hints and political strife in 1889
Secret Panama Canal session adopts modified resolution by 49 to 3. Tariff vote moved to January 22. House deadlock and filibustering dominate day. Reports and notices from pages covering pension bills stations of refuge Arctic Ocean, maritime events, crimes, and city life.
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Congress
House
House Committee On Commerce
Arctic Ocean
Lord Sackville-West
Cannes
France
Whitney
Texas
Mr. Whalen
Boston
Washington
Post Office Clerks’ Association
Fielder Israel
Salem
Baltimore
St. Louis & Chicago Railway Company
Sullivan
Kilrain
San Francisco
Klein
Samoa
Ohio Republican
Major McKinley
Port-au- Prince
Ossipee
Jay Gould
New York
Strong
Atchison and Miller
St. Paul
Grant
Blackwell's Island
Pelham Park
Fall River
Robeson Mill
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Gloucester
Haddock
Beverly
Socialists Back General Boulanger for Seine Seat
Paris reports a meeting of 110 Socialist delegates choosing General Boulanger as their candidate for the Seine department. M Jacques issued an evangelistic appeal to electors to support Boulanger against clericalism and a return to personal rule while newspapers split on the choice amid Boulangist controversy.
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Paris
Seine
General Boulanger
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jacques
Boulanger
The
Temps
Liberté
Jacques
Journal Des Débats
Gefficken Released After Court Finds Lack of Accountability
In Berwin on January 7 the Reichsanzeiger reports Professor Gefficken was freed as not accountable for his actions. The court found evidence did not prove he knew the news was harmful to Germany, abandoned prosecution, and ordered the treasury to cover costs.
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Cologne
R. D. Morier
Leipsic
Gefficken
Lord Dufferin
Humberlain
The
Treasury
Samoan clash reporter Klein linked to Samoa attack
San Francisco dispatch identifies J. C. Klein, a former Chicago and San Francisco journalist who left for Samoa three months ago, as the Klein mentioned in Berlin despatches leading Mataafa adherents in the German sailors attack. Local view says he acted as a reporter, not a participant.
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San Francisco
Klein
Berlin
Mataafa
Samoa
J. C. Klein
Chicago
Attack on Morier and Morierine affair reviewed
The Cologne Gazette reports Sir Robert Morier as source of 1866 Metz intelligence to Marshal Bazaine and Empress Eugénie. The Post says Morier prompted publication of reports about Bazaine's letter and notes no charges of betrayal against him, retracting forgery claims.
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Berry
Cologne
R. D. Morier
Robert Morier
Marshal Bazaine
Robert
Gazette
Napoleon
Metz
Eugénie
Morier
Germany
England
Bazaine
Frederick
Sir Robert
Copper Prices Surge as Market Sees Broad Demand
Copper prices rise after several days of gains with a jump of about twenty points reported today. London advices say traders are short, sellers scarce, and buyers eager, while holders expect further advances with no sales at the metal exchange.
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New York
London
Metal Exchange
Canal Work Suspended in Panama Resumes After Brief Pause
Panama City reports a short suspension on Culebra due to contractor demands, with Paris office ordering a resumption. London notes averted crisis as contractors accept Panama railway shares as payment guarantees for near-term sums. The plan outlines 500 franc shares with 5 percent interest, plus future profits.
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Panama
Culebra
Paris
London
Panama Canal
Panama Railway
Bank of France
M. de Lesseps
Roms
Italy
Versailles
M. Martineau
Canal Company
Lynn Street Railway Directors Elect New Board
At a Belt Line street railroad meeting the directors elected were J. A. Towns, W. B. Littlefield, George Fuller, Frank W. Jones, George H. Breed, C. O. Beede and Warren Zonpan. Towns became chairman, Littlefield treasurer, Breed clerk.
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Lynn Street Railway
LyNn
Belt Line Street Railroad
A. Towns
Dublin University crew challenges Yale to race in England
The Dublin University crew has challenged Yale to a race if Yale sends its crew to England this spring. Yale has not acted yet, though sentiment favors accepting the challenge.
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YALE
New Haven
Conn
Dublin
Ireland) University
England
Ale
Elephant Alice’s Midnight Move To Grand Dime Museum
A female elephant named Alice was stolen from the World's Museum on Washington street and escorted to the Grand Dime Museum at the corner of Washington and Dover streets. She halted on La grange street resisting further travel, then crossed Tremont and Shot streets before returning to Washington street and onto her new home at the Grand Dime after coaxing and patience.
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Alice
World’s Museum
Washington Street
Grand Dime Museum
Washington and
Dover Streets
Lagrange Street
Tremont Street
Shot Street
Grand Dime
Trade Free Trade Resolved by Manchester Chamber Meeting
A Manchester chamber of commerce meeting today approved a resolution reiterating the December 19 decision that goods entering Great Britain similar to English production should incur the same imperial and local duties.
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The
Manchester
Eng
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
England
Free Trade Adherence in Chamber Views on Taxation
A parliamentary discussion notes that taxation aligned with British manufacture would not reflect the chamber's stance, which upholds free trade principles. Acknowledges differing opinions while affirming overall free trade posture.
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Great Britain
Parliament Members Refuse Court Appearance in Tipperary
Dr. Tanner and Mr. John O'Connor were served with summonses to appear before the Tipperary court under the crimes act. They discarded the summonses on the street and stated they will not attend court.
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Loxpon
Tanner
John O'Connor
Tipperary
Whistler Beats Stott in Hogarth Club Row
Arist Stott of Paris origin caused a scene at the Hogarth Club by calling Whistler a liar and coward. Whistler struck Stott and expelled him, then sent a humorous letter to the club committee denying insults and signaling future restraint. Rumors of a duel persist with Whistler believed ready to respond. Stott claims unfair treatment by Whistler during his Royal Society of British Artists presidency.
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London
Arist Stott
Paris
Hogarth Club
Whistler
Stott
Royal Society of British Artists
Railroad Kings Plan Wide Clearing House Control
New York January 7 report on a proposed railroad clearing house to unify and regulate rates. Attending include J. P. Morgan C. P. Huntington H. Strong Jay Gould R. R. Cable and other major bankers and railroad presidents. Northwest lines resist but Western and southern lines push for a chartered, pooled system with a single committee directing rates and service.
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New York
Sprota
Jay Gould
J. Pierrepont Morgan
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific
W. B. Strong
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
F. Winslow
St. Louis
San Francisco
R. R. Cable
Chicago, Beech Island & Pacific
Bond
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Perkins
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific
C. G. Magoun
Kidder, Peabody & Co
the Baring
Chicago ,& Alton
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwest
Wall Street
Strong
Atchison and
Miller
St. Paul
Clearing House
Affairs in Samoa Stir German Interests and US Role
From Bern and Washington reports a Samoa crisis unfolds with German commercial influence seen as dominant over American power. Despatches note a battle between German forces and Mataafa’s army with casualties, while the State Department cites no press details and ships Trenton Vandalia and Mohican could aid if needed but are unlikely to reach Samoa in time.
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Bern
Samoa
United States
Washington
Auckland
Berlin
Mataafa
Navy Department
Trenton
Panama
Vandalia
Mohican
San Francisco
Dufferin Arrives in Rome and Seeks Strong Ties
Lord Dufferin arrived in Rome and was received by King Humbert in cordial fashion. He presented credentials and expressed hope that Anglo Italian relations would continue. Humbert endorsed the good ties and wished for a future visit by Queen Victoria while noting Empress Frederick's widowhood.
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Rome
Lord Dufferin
Humbert
Italy
England
Victoria
Frederick
Forecast of Russian Budget Surplus Likely Reaches 25 Million
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports the Russian budget will be strong and probably show a surplus between 20 and 25 million dollars. The forecast also suggests rumors of large war preparations in Russia are unfounded.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Russia
Dissatisfied Knights Circulate Founders Circular
A January 7 report from Prirapeveu notes a Knights of Labor circular signed by James L Wright R C MacAuley R W Keen and Joseph 8 Kennedy claiming to be among the order’s founders. Powderly disputes their claim amid internal factional tensions and a city meeting referencing other signers.
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Prirapeveu
Knights of Labor
James L. Wright
R. C. MacAuley
R. W., Keen
Joseph
Kennedy
Order of the Knights of Labor
Workman Powderly
Powderly
Victor Drury
New York
Fred Turner
H. J. Skeffington
Drury
MacAuley
Stations of Refuge in Arctic Ocean Heated Hearing Planned
The House commerce committee will study refuge stations in the Arctic on Friday. New Bedford whalers and Dr. Davis plan to send representatives, with Lt Cantwell of the revenue marine service also set to testify. Congressman's Morrow of California was invited, and a December bill proposes stations near Point Hope and Point Barrow with possible Siberian coast sites pending Russian consent.
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Washineton
Arctic Ocean
House
New Bedford
Davis
New Bedford Board of Trade
Cantwell
Revenue Marine Service
Morrow
California
Dr. Davis
Point Hope
Point Barrow
East Siberian
Powers Seeks Reward in Bank Case Suit
Detective Nicholas Powers of Halifax sues the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution to recover the reward offered for the arrest and conviction of Frank C. McNeally the defaulting bookkeeper. The case will be tried at Alfred at the May term of the Supreme Court.
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Portland. Me
Nicholas Powers
Halifax
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution
Frank C. MccNeally
Alfred
Supreme Court
Mystery of Murchison Writer Named as Osgoodby
The Pomona mystery over the real name of Murchison the Lord Sackville correspondent ends with confirmation that George Osgoodby of Pomona authored the Murchison letter. Osgoodby, a New York native aged 3, is linked to the name Murchison by marriage. his English father and brother live in Pomona.
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Los Ancrurs
Cal
Murchison
Pomona
Lord Sackville
George Osgoodby
Osgoodby
New York
That Burlington Strike Settled by Boston Meeting
President G E Perkins sent a message to Vice President Stone outlining settlement terms for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy strike. The company will not blacklist workers and will issue letters of introduction for those in service while promoting current staff. It may hire outside for roles but will favor nonviolent, qualified ex-employees who participated in the February 27 strike. The strikers committees approved the agreement and declared the strike settled.
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Curcaco
Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Burlington System
Funeral of the Rev Fielder Israel in Salem
The funeral for Reverend Fielder Israel was held at his Federal Street home at noon with private services. The Rev E B Willson officiated, aided by Grand Lodge Masons officials including Grand Chaplain Leonard. The body traveled to Baltimore for burial with Masonic procession and honors.
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Fielder Israel
Salem
Sreciay
Federal Street
E. B. Willson
North Church
Leonard
Grand Lodge of Masons
Baltimore
Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts
Starr King Lodge
First Church
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Maryland
Gladstone Weighs Imperial Federation Views
In reply to the Imperial Federation League inquiry, Mr. Gladstone states that the Irish question is paramount but he supports a more thorough and substantial union across the British empire, including Ireland, with daily care to obtain closer ties among all loyal parts of the realm.
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Gladstone
Oronto
Ont
Toronto
Imperial Federation League
W.E. Gladstone
British Empire
Ireland
Mayor Grants Plan to Move Island Institutions to Pelham Park
In his first aldermen message Mayor Grant proposes transferring almshouses penitentiary hospitals from Blackwell's Island to Pelham Park and converting the island into a public park. He also urges smaller parks and Sunday museum openings for workers.
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New York
Grant
Blackwell’s Island
Pelham Park
P Ublic Park
Ager
Museums of Art and Natural History
Fire Hits Norrie Iron Mine In Gogebic District
In Gogebic district at the Norrie iron mine a underground fire burned about ten days causing an estimated $25,000 in damage. A new pump worth $7500 was destroyed and timbering suffered. The fire’s origin remains a mystery, echoing a prior Calumet & Heela copper mine disaster.
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Tsupeming
Mich
Calumet & Heela
Norrie
Gogebic
Deadlock efforts mark House caucus on rules clash
A fifty-member Democratic caucus in Washington debated how to break the deadlock on legislative business. Members argued for or against filibuster prevention and the pending resolution, with Speaker Carlisle defending his committee vote. The group then adopted a Bland resolution urging defeat of the current measure while limiting dilatory tactics on the first and third Mondays of each month.
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Washington
Blount
Georgia
Oates
Alabama
House
Carlisle
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Messrs. Holman
Barnes, Elliott
Bland
Missouri
Constitutional Convention Considers Amendments in New Hampshire
The January session opened with less than a quorum as the convention tabbed and referred several proposed amendments. Proposals include special elections to fill Senate vacancies, population basis for districting, and raising or lowering legislative pay, with further referrals to the legislative department. Adjournment set for 10:30 p m tomorrow.
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Concorp
N. H
Senate
Legislative Department
Sisson
Cornish
Thompson
Belmont
Farnham
Stewartstown
Walker
Concord
House
Danforth
Davis
Bow
Committee On Legislative Department
Barton
Newport
Forepaugh Sued for 10000 in Elephant Incident
James and Ella McCanmont sue Adam Forepaugh for 10000 damages claiming their son William F. McCammont was killed when an elephant named Tip, loaned by Forepaugh to Central Park, gored him during unloading at Dubois Pennsylvania last September.
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Forepaugh
Philadelphia
William F. McCammont
Adam Forepaugh
James
Ella McCanmont
Young McCammont
Dubois
Penn
Mr. Forepaugh
Central Park
Mayor Champlin Proposes Public Avenue for Marine Hospital Grounds
Chelsea city council convened yesterday as Arthur B. Champlin took office as Mayor and named committees. He urged limiting licenses to first class, adopting police signal service, and asking Congress to build a public avenue through government lands housing Marine and Naval Hospitals to open land for improvement.
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Chelsea
Arthur B. Champlin
W. H. Loud
E. Shirley Lombard
Charles F. Currier
Champlin
Congress
Marine
Naval
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