Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 8, 1890, p. 1

Reductions on Remaining Children's Coats and Suits

Large reductions have been made from former prices on certain lots of Children's Plain and Cape Overcoats Reefers and Suits including the remainder of our stock of Kilt Suits and Jerseys.

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Observations Elsewhere Taken At 8 P M

Brief note records observations at 8 p m from an unspecified location with a terse marker 8 p m. The text suggests an ongoing log or summary of events observed elsewhere, likely intended for later elaboration in the page.

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Shipping Movements From London to New York and Baltimore

Jan 7 report lists steamers Istrian Liver pool for Boston and Ambrose for New York sailing today. Gien archy Kote sails for New York Jan 6 Circassian Liver pool for Baltimore today.

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Londown Istrian Liverpool Boston Athaetia Havre New York Ambrose Iwin Gienarchy Kote Circassian Baltimore

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Despatches on Bridges Collapse and Rail Accidents Across Several States

The county bridge at Holyoke collapsed on Monday night as workers would have begun the span, while a wall at Long Island depot failed, killing three men. A Mississippi River drop to a record low threatens water famine in Davenport Muscatine and Rock Island. A Lehigh Hudson and Pennsylvania freight collision near Belvidere NY injured engineers and killed Richard Walton. Elizabeth Drexel married Walter Smith in Philadelphia. A German worker, Edward Schade, hanged in Adams jail. Coroner finds Stephen Plant sane but guilty in a grandson’s murder. Telegraph error blamed for a fatal New Hampshire collision. Miss Clark’s long service marked by first error. Shoe manufacturers oppose union price list amid ongoing strike.

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Holyoke Mississippi River Davenport Muscatine Rock Island Long Island Railroad Long Island Charles Romanthinas Henry Myers Gus Schofield J. M. Thurston Republican League of the United States League Nashville Pittsfield Rita UN Society Lehigh & Hudson Pennsylvania Belvidere N. Y Richard Walton Elizabeth L. Drexel Francis A. Drexel Walter George Smith Philadelphia Edward Schade Adams Fle Ile Renfrew Mills Ccoroner Stephen Plantuilty Melvin Pisa Centre Haverhill Slate Gibson Tenth Station N. H Westmoreland Clark Shee Manufacturers’ Association Haverhill J. MH. Winecield & Co Shoemakers’ Union Cee

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Portugal Faces British Demands Amid Readiness of British Warships

In Liston and London reports dated January 7, Portugal contends it may maintain the Africa status quo while negotiating with Britain. Salisbury's latest note demands immediate Portuguese action to curb Serpa Pinto’s alleged acts. Admiralty orders Gibraltar to keep ironclads Agamemnon Colossus and Ben Bow ready for instant service.

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England Salisbury Africa Serpe Pinto Serpa Pinto Loxpon Dunlap Able News Company Admiralty Gibraltar Agamemnon Colossus Ben Bow

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Civil Service Probe Flags Illegal Philly Promotions

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt reports findings from an inquiry into the Philadelphia Custom House. The investigation centers on two laborers, Cunningham and Webb, promoted to clerk positions without civil service exams. Roosevelt says such promotions are clearly illegal, but the Civil Service Commission lacks authority to stop them locally, only in Washington.

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Prapecpula Civil Service Roosevelt Philadelphia Custom House Civil Service Reform Association Civil Service Commission Washington Cooper Cass Cunningham and Webb Custom House Ai. Roosevelt Commission

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Body of Brazilian Emperor Buried in Pantheon at Luspon

The body of the late Emperor of Brazil was laid to rest in the Pantheon at Luspon after a train from Oporto. King and royal suite, diplomats, and officials attended the ceremony, with absolution pronounced and the imperial family escorted to the vault. The King offered royal apartments to the Brazilian imperial family during their stay.

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Luspon Brazil Pantheon Oporto Vom Pedro Dom Pedro Domi Pedro Germany Austria Spain

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Sagasta Resigns as Cabinet Crisis Looms in Manonip

Sagasta resigns after failing to form a new Cabinet. Disagreement with Protectionist Liberals over tariff revision blocks government plans. The Queen consults Cortes president. a provisional cabinet may be formed to push through the budget.

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Manonip Sagasta Cortes

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Austrian Ship Founders at Sea and Nanking Waterspout

Vienna reports the Austrians lost the ship Providenza in a heavy gale with all crew perishing. Capiz notes six crewmen die aboard the English yacht Inva wrecked off Aceiteras. Shanghai records a waterspout at Nanking with hundreds drowned and boats destroyed. Tavana reports a chess match draw between Ishigorin and Gunsberg after thirteen moves.

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Vienna Dunlap’s 1 Cable News Company Providenza Constantinople Marseilles Capiz Inva Aceiteras Shanghai Nanking Tavana

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Army and Navy Personnel Orders Reported in January

Army first lieutenant J Goldman of the Fifth Cavalry is ordered to examination by the Army Retiring Board in New York. Second lieutenant V Traul of the First Cavalry to lead a recruit detachment from New York to the Dakota department. First lieutenant B W Leevelt of the Fourth Infantry to lead a detachment from New York to the Arizona department. Captain C P Kag Hat, commander of infantry, granted one month’s extension of leave. Navy: Lt Synne Saecomley to the Atlanta Fifth. Ens Frederick K R Brainard as steel inspector in Pittsburgh. Asst Surgeon Pecker ordered for promotion examination. Asst Engineer C E Rommed to duty in New York, relieving A E R Stewart, detached and ordered to the Naval Academy, relieving Pouldridge, detached to the New York yard. Orders for Lt Charles Lyman and Ensign J H Hetherington to the Alliance are revoked.

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Washington Jan Il J. Goldman Fifth Cavalry Army New York Veter BH. Traul First Cavalry Department of Dakotaa Benjamin W. Leevelt Prettyfourth Infantry Department of Arizona Charles P. Kag Hat Infantry Synne Saecomley Atlanta Frederick KR. Mrainard Pittsburg Surgeenr Pecker Charles Eo Rommed Robert Stewart Naval Academy Pouldridge

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Wollaston Climate Letter Debunks Gulf Stream Theory

Captain Kenry F. Picking of the Navy Department writes from Washington replying to a Wollaston resident and dismisses the Gulf Stream change theory. He states there are no observations showing the Gulf Stream altering its course or position, and notes no reports to support such a change.

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Wollaston Kenry F. Picking Navy Department Washington

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Australian System Not Allowed to His Liking

Albany dispatch reports Governor Gilfillan urging electoral reform focused on curbing corruption and intimidation. He analyzes the Australian system, endorsing secret ballots and universal registration with safeguards, while noting Australia uses restricted suffrage and urging careful adaptation rather than full adoption.

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Albany N.Y Jilil Vaiml Austelia Wins ‘le Australia Great Britain Union Midland Britain lMvery

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Colonel Brice's Friends Confident in Nomination

In Columbus Ohio on the eve of the Senate contest there is confidence Brice will be the caucus nominee Thursday. Democrats split between favoring a secret ballot or an open roll call to record every vote.

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St. Louis Brice Ohio Democrats The Lynn Yacht Club Coutumbus Senate

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Steamers Arrived In U S Ports In Early January List

A long list of steamship arrivals shows vessels docking in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Liverpool from Hamburg New Orleans Baltimore and other origins. Multiple ships including Bohemia La Normand Italy Bluchelus and Stooswald are noted with origins and dates around January 7.

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New York Bohemia Hamburg la Normand Davre Italy Liversoul Philadelphia Bluchelus Liluenelcs Nice Baltimore Lord O'Neill Peltst Liverpool Lequere New Orleans Stooswald Saturnlia Pothind Scilly Islands Suevia Tiainbureg Kamburg Dan Geert New Agh

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Remains of General Ben Sutton Buried at Harmony Grove

The body of General Ben Sutton arrived by special train from Andover where his funeral had been held and was buried at Harmony Grove. A large crowd of Balem bank officials and other business men attended. The floral display was magnificent and the Episcopal service was read at the grave.

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Sanem Ben Sutton Andover Harmony Grove Balem Bank

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Eight prisoners escape from county jail in Springfield

Eight inmates confined in a single cell in Springfield county jail escaped after midnight by cutting a hole in the iron floor and knocking out part of the wall before fleeing.

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Springfield

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Broken Wires Spark Fire as Snow Storm Rages in St Louis

A winter storm ice coats telegraph, telephone and electric wires causing blue sparks and fires across the city. Streetcars crash into burning lines. horses die from electrocution at Fourth and Chestnut as crews fight outages and the Board of Public Improvement works to shield the public.

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St. Louis Fourth Chestnut Streets Board of Public Improvement

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The Gondoliers in New York at Park Theatre

New York reports the Park Theatre premiere of The Gondoliers under Mr Palmer. The company faced a weak reception due to a disliked plaque yet the music delights. Esther Parlisen and Mary Diggan are praised for their singing as Gilbert and Sullivan’s style is evident.

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York iSrecir Ma. Palmer Howey

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Lynn Yacht Club elects officers for the year at annual meeting

The Lynn Yacht Club held its annual meeting at Beach street club house electing Commodore Fred C. Baker vice Commodore Hn Parkers treasurer F E Newhall and Allen W. Hay as officers. Directors named including W Bowell Newhall Wheeler flames Diner and a banquet followed with speeches by local club leaders. The club reported 1835 receipts of 2256 21 expenses 1805 87 debt paid down with 200 added to sinking fund and 200 in treasury. Membership 156 fleet 25 yachts two more under construction four steam launches. The club founded 1870. decorporated 1887.

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Joseph W. Flames Fh. Catts W. A. Estes Frank Holbrook R. M. Bermer J. Hi Taylor Charles Cass J. Q. Farwell H. F. Worthley Commodore Baker Lynn Club Commodore Dennis FE. K. Hood Mr. Newhall Frank Hart America Club Newburyport A. Rueiles South Lipston Club MM. W.B. Stone Mayflower Fame Sheelap

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Tobacco Tax Hearing Opens in Washington on Tobacco Duty

F A Schroder of New York urged 85 cents per pound on leaf tobacco at a House Ways and Means hearing. He opposed higher duties on wrappers and fillers, warned of quality cuts and price drops for makers, and cited rising imports and variable inspector rulings.

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Washington F. A. Schroder New York Ways and Means Committee House Hlu Schroder ES. Vandusen Elmira N.Y van Duzer Sumatra J. Erithlier New York Leaf Board of Vinde FR Diftendereter Pennsylvania Tobacco. Growers’ Association L. Li. Neudecker Baltimore George M.trader Atlaunta Danville Walter E. Barnett Cigar Makers of Morris S. Wise Cigar Manufacturers’ Association of Moses Crone Cincinnati Wise George II Hopkins Detroit Robert Stewart Baltimore Tobacco Board of ‘Trade

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Lewiston Fire Destroys City Hall and 11000-Volume Library

A major blaze in Lewiston Maine destroyed the city hall and gear, Armories, post office, and the Manufacturers and Merchants Library with about 11000 volumes. Insurance covered parts. thousands of dollars in losses reported. Post office mails saved. several buildings damaged including Tracy block and Weeks printing offices.

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Congress Senate Morgan Liouse Lewiston Tracy Maine United States Post Office Amivanta Frye Light Guards Sheridan Guards Nealy Rifles Dana Battery Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Association Walker Jie Auburn Tracy Block K. L. Hoyt Weeks Lewiston Daily Advocate Cyrus Greely Scruton Tom Bath Portland Manufacturers and Mechanics Quincy Mutual Fire Association of Philadelphia Royal of Liverpool John Y. Scruton Ie Weeks Nic F. J. Hoyt Advocate Labelle N. W. Farwell A. S. Green City Electric Light Department Androscoggin

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Marlboro Plan For Sewage Removal Tabled By Health Board

An adjourned hearing yesterday by the State Board of Health discussed Marlboro’s plan to place sewage tanks along the Sudbury River. Sludge would be moved via pipes with no surface water mixed in and flushed sewage pipes. Engineer Tidd outlined the proposed plants as Marlboro Selectmen and Boston water commissioners attended, Boston to contribute finances as its watershed would be cleansed.

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State Board of Health Town of Marlboro Sudbury River Tidd Boston Water Commissioners

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Democratic Senators Elected in Montana Joint Session

In Helena on January 7, Clark and Maginnis were elected Democratic Senators from Montana, each receiving thirty seven votes on the first ballot. W A Clark, banker and mine owner of Bath, presided over the constitutional convention. Maginnis, a veteran delegate to Congress, is noted for prior service. Governor Loole reportedly signed the election certificate, but Secretary Roswell Roswitt will withhold authentication and seal.

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Montana Helena Mont Clark Maginnis W. A. Clark Bath Fron Martin Maginnis Loole Roswitt

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Blackburn Reelected Senator by Kentucky Legislature

Louisville Ky Jan 7 Senator Blackburn was reelected by the Kentucky Legislature in joint session. Republicans twenty one votes were cast for A H Stewart of Prestonburg Blackburns vote was 106.

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Louisville Blackburn Kentucky A. H. Stewart Prestonburg

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Destructive Fires Hit Factory and Theatres Across Town

Multiple fires reported on January 7 caused extensive damage. A vast lace factory with valuable machinery, the largest padding in town, burned with losses around 100000. Theatre and bourse in Barossis also destroyed. hotel nearby saved. Smaller blazes damaged homes and a firehouse, with injuries from a kitchen fire and minor traffic collisions during firefighting efforts.

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Hotel Central Nopwicu Conn Brooklyn Carringe J. Vash Haver N. Y Seeley & Bros Water Street

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Athol and Oranges Street Railway Plan Revealed

A New York capitalists group has studied a street railway project linking Athol to Orange covering five and one half miles. The proposed corporation lists stock at 75 thousand dollars with Canadian spelling variations and several named investors from Athol Orange and New York including Reed Selover Samuel P. Durham M I Bigelow A Bangs Converse Ward and others.

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Athol Oranges Street Arnor New York Here Orange Reed Selover Samuel P. Durham M. I. Bigelow A. Bangs Converse Ward Kh. D. Chase Jay Db. Reynolds Edward Wintney George Cs Lord B.S. Brown M. Deakin J. RB Devine M. 5.Clifford Radward L. Spencer W. L. Wall Brooklyn

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Assignment of several firms and Glamorgan Iron Company noted

A general assessment for the Glamorgan Iron Company was filed in Philadelphia. Charles B. Wigton, under bail for forging the paper, served as secretary and treasurer. The company shows liabilities of 240000 plus 72500 fraudulent paper, with assets estimated at 250000. Other consignments include Crawford & ben and Willis & Newcomb, and various dealers in tobacco and goods.

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Edgar M. Crawford FE. al Crawford & Ben Waterstreet New Yo Willis& Newcomb Providence R. 1 Herman Wallis St. Louis J, Bacall & Co Wappingers Falls Glamorgan Iron Company Charles B. Wigton Philadelphia Wigton

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Reductions on Remaining Children's Coats and Suits

Observations Elsewhere Taken At 8 P M

Shipping Movements From London to New York and Baltimore

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Despatches on Bridges Collapse and Rail Accidents Across Several States

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Portugal Faces British Demands Amid Readiness of British Warships

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Civil Service Probe Flags Illegal Philly Promotions

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Body of Brazilian Emperor Buried in Pantheon at Luspon

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Sagasta Resigns as Cabinet Crisis Looms in Manonip

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Austrian Ship Founders at Sea and Nanking Waterspout

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Army and Navy Personnel Orders Reported in January

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Wollaston Climate Letter Debunks Gulf Stream Theory

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Australian System Not Allowed to His Liking

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Colonel Brice's Friends Confident in Nomination

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Steamers Arrived In U S Ports In Early January List

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Remains of General Ben Sutton Buried at Harmony Grove

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Eight prisoners escape from county jail in Springfield

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Broken Wires Spark Fire as Snow Storm Rages in St Louis

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The Gondoliers in New York at Park Theatre

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Lynn Yacht Club elects officers for the year at annual meeting

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Tobacco Tax Hearing Opens in Washington on Tobacco Duty

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Lewiston Fire Destroys City Hall and 11000-Volume Library

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Marlboro Plan For Sewage Removal Tabled By Health Board

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Democratic Senators Elected in Montana Joint Session

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Blackburn Reelected Senator by Kentucky Legislature

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Destructive Fires Hit Factory and Theatres Across Town

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Athol and Oranges Street Railway Plan Revealed

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Assignment of several firms and Glamorgan Iron Company noted

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