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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1889

Page

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General Corse's Victory in Postal Reform

Boston postmaster General Corse wins a reform enabling dutiable books from postal union countries to be delivered directly through exchange offices after duties and postage are determined. Books to Cambridge or Brookline residents no longer require in‑person proof and repayment at Boston, speeding delivery.

Wasumneron Sprcrat Post Office Department General Corse Boston Cambridge Brookline Postoffice Department

Boston Banquet Debates Combinations and Tax Reform

At the Boston Merchants Association banquet at the Vendome speakers from national and local circles discussed combinations and competition. Jonathan Lane urged ending personal property taxes and shifting to real estate taxes, arguing current taxation is unequal and proposing a tax system based on real property.

Boston Merchants’ Association Vendome United States Congress A M. Cooley Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Richard T. Ely Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Seth Low Brooklyn Elliott F. Shepard New York Mail and Express Joseph H. Stewart Texas Francis B. Thurber New York CG. T. Dodd Massachusetts Messrs. Morse and Collins A. Shuman Jonathan A. Lane Germania Boston Ames Hart Capen Tufts College Francis A. Walker Barrett Banks Randall, Morse O'Neil Greenhalge Candler Chamber of Commerce Alden Speare Commercial Club Alpheus H. Hardy Merchants’ Club Richard Briggs Lane Professor Ely Mr. Dodd Mr. Thurber Judge Cooley Colonel Shepard Low Major Stewart B. K. Moore Allan G. Thurman John Wanamaker Charles Francis Adams Abram Hewitt Commonwealth City of

cordial Birmingham welcome for Chamberlains wedding

The Hon Joseph Chamberlain and his bride received a warm Birmingham welcome at a Town Hall reception in their honor. The event featured a concert and gifts valued around £700 from citizens, including a pearl necklace with diamond clasp and a diamond brooch.

Brramingham Joseph Chamberlain Birmingham Chamberlain England Ruth America John Bright Agai American Senate Mr. Chamberlain

Partial Withdrawal in Morier Affair Leaves Tension Rising

Berwyn reports that charges against Sir R D Morier have been partially withdrawn by the Post, stirring continued unease over the affair. Healthier chancellor is expected tomorrow as Count Von Hatzfeldt heads to London and Salisbury remonstrances loom.

Berwyn R. D. Morier Herbert Bismarck Count von Hatzfeldt London Lord Salisbury Morier Reichsanzeiger Morjer Moselle Knezbeck Augusta Kottenburg Herr Brandis Darmstadt Hamburg Berlin

Tenants Evicted on Tottenham Estate in Wicklow

In Dunagastown County Wicklow six tenants were dispossessed on Colonel Charles Totten ham’s estate with 100 military and 100 police nearby, no resistance occurred, and an army surgeon attended the scene. Evictions on Wybrants Olphert’s Fabearragh estate County Donegal concluded, with Curran’s fortified house surrendering after priestly entreaty and occupants being arrested.

Dueuw Charles Tottenham Dunagastown County Wicklow Wybrants Olphert Fabearragh

Dastardly attempt to blow up Madrid palace

Maprio Jan 8 report states a petard exploded on the royal palace staircase causing window damage but no injuries. Royal household panicked briefly as Prime Minister Sagasta rushed from Congress to seek audience with the Queen.

Madrid Maprio Sagasta Congress

Last Billiard Game in Frank Newton's Tournament

Jewell won the final match 200 to 107 at Frank Newton's last evening. Jewell’s high run was 16 with an average of 48.23, Eaton’s high run 9 and average 131.45. Sage leads with 7-1, Stone 6-2, Jewell 4-4, Eoin 3-6, and Charles did not finish.

Frank Newton Jewell Eaton Sage Stone Eoin See Charles

Western railway presidents meet to discuss rate pools

A high level gathering at J Pierpont Morgan's residence brings together presidents from Union Pacific Missouri Pacific and Northwestern among others with Wall street bankers to explore a permanent presidents' organization and pool plans for Western railroads while preserving legal boundaries. A follow up meeting is planned for Thursday.

New York Spxcran Western Railway Wall Street J. Pierpont Morgan Chicago St Louis Charles Francis Adams Union Pacific E. L. Winslow S J. Louis Eibiv Interstate Commerce Commission Congress iThursday

Constitutional Convention Hears Amendments and Salary Changes

The New Hampshire constitutional convention met at 10 30 am and proposed amendments including annual legislative sessions and voter referendums. It set legislative salaries at 200 per session and Speaker and Senate president at 250 each per session, with 3 per day for special sessions. The panel rejected annual sessions, referred others to committees, and adjourned until Wednesday morning.

Concorp N. H Supreme Court Senate Committee On Legislative Department

Fire reports from multiple cities and losses on January 8

Norwich Occum barn and dwelling burn in gale with horse buggies and harnesses lost. Tasch family furniture saved on first floor, total about 2000 dollars in losses. Vermont farm and house burned with 2000 dollars insured. Philadelphia residence worth 70000 dollars destroyed. Rutland drug store fire 1200 dollars insured. Minor blazes in Miller Street and Union Park with small damages from children’s matches. several fires reported with minor losses and alarms.

Norwich Conn James O’connell Occum Henry Tasch Tasch O'Connell Rutland I. A. Clifford Poe Miller Street Maria Lynch Azel Ames John McCormick Union Park Street

Anarchy in Port-au-Prince as Légitime Tightens Grip

Dispatch from Port-au-Prince reports a state of anarchy with property and lives at risk as General Légitime’s forces face defeat by Hippolyte’s army. Laborers are seized, prominent citizens jailed, and a swift gunboat readies for escape. The Haitian Republic steamer is disinfected but filthy, bound for Santiago with a prize crew aboard.

Port-au-Prince Hippolyte Ireland Madrid Mrs. Chamberlain Birmingham Hayti Légitime General Auguste General Légitime Admiral Luce B. C. Morse United States Galena Compton Haytien Spiers Santiago de Cuba Morse Andes

Novelty Tug Sails Toward Unknown Destination

The steam tug Novelty departed yesterday for New York and reportedly may proceed to Hayti. Captain would not reveal her exact destination, and even the crew is kept ignorant. Built in 1885 at Kennebunkport Maine the 150 foot vessel weighs 291.5 tons gross and 197.46 tons net with 300 horsepower engines. Its main work has been mackerel fishing with a winter stint as a Boston Towboat Company towboat.

New York Hayti Clark Boston

Clark University Adds Hopkins Trained Faculty And Trustees

Worcester January eight reports the Clark University faculty expansion with Johns Hopkins alumni joining as president G Stanley Hall and instructors Warren P Lombard H H Donaldson and E Sanford. Trustees include Hon John D Washburn who travels to Michigan and Europe for university outreach.

Worcester Clark University Johns Hopkins G. Stanley Hall Warren P. Lombard Boston H. H. Donaldson Baltimore E. ©. Sanford John D. Washburn Michigan Ann Arbor Washburn Europe Hall

Music charity meeting urged permanent fund at conservatory group

At the Beneficent Society annual meeting linked to the New England Conservatory of Music in Channing Hall, Mrs. Mary A. Livermore urged a permanent fund to assist students with tuition and housing. Members discussed subscriptions, reforms, and an aim to infuse music into American life as German audiences inspire.

New England Conservatory of Music Channing Hall Mary A. Livermore Germany Julia Ward Howe N. Boynton Emory Kaynes Ellis

Late Ship News Lists Arrivals and Clears at Ports

New York dispatches record arrivals of Bona Vista St Jago Marielo and several ships and barks at various Atlantic ports. It also notes vessels sailing for Yokohama Liverpool Batavia Hamburg and other destinations along with ships cleared for Singapore Liverpool and Kingston.

New York Bona Vista St. Jago Marielo Hull James A. Wright Pisagin Rosinia Pernambuco Penry Montevideo William H. Dietz Tuck’s Island Starlight Port Spain Georgia San Domingo Sarah Wallace St. Joan N. Me Trivele Japan Arizona Lake Superior Monkeaton Liverpool Loston Nuova Eleanor Mudre Batavia Susanne Hamburg Powell Leo Lunenburg N. S Ida Bridgewater N.S Diela Graham Dorset Daniel Singapore Atliatic Cameron Valencia Woodrich Laguayra Portuense Jens Para Barks Zulu Corbett Hitar Soich Port-de-Bone Antonio Sala Pierce Havana Golden Fleece Armstrong Bridgetown Bar Vasco de Gama Olsen Dublin Brigs Energy McBride East London South Africa Solario Dean Port-au-Prince

Beverly Labor Troubles Spark Free Shop Threat

Beverly jan 8 a new development in labor strife with D Lefavour and Son announcing a free shop opening tomorrow allowing any worker to join regardless of union status. The dispute centers on price lists and union control as Masters Lasters and Manufacturers clash over contracts and price adjustments.

Bevery Beverly Joseph Lefavour D. Lefavour & Son John Ellis McDonald Spinney & Co Lynn Maine Lefavour Masters’ Union Masters & Walker McKay Lasters Manufacturers’ Association Joint Board Joseph H. Baker Baker Lasters’ Union Lasiers Oia D. Lefaveur & Son Advisory Board Mr. Lefavour

Massachusetts Rifle Association Banquet Reports Active Year

At the annual meeting and dinner held at Young's Hotel the Massachusetts Rifle Association discussed a new club house and empowered the new board to invest about $2500 where the principal could be sold with interest. President Rockwell praised a prosperous year while members recalled matches and upcoming militia plans.

THE Rifle Association Massachusetts Rifle Association Young’s Rockwell J. A. Frye Gerrish Exeter Association Major, Woodward National Guard of California Sergeant Johnston Lynn Rifle Club Maynard John Pp. Lowell Arms

Horse and buggy upset by electric car in Brighton

James Cahill driving a horse and buggy on Cambridge street in Brighton was frightened by an electric car last evening. The horse ran away striking a telegraph pole, Cahill was thrown and somewhat injured, the animal suffered a broken leg, and the vehicle was badly damaged. The team belonged to Mr. Blanchard of East Lexington.

James Cahill Cambridge Street Brighton Cahill Mr. Blanchard East Lexington

Governor Ames Speech at Commonwealth Event

Governor Ames addresses a gathering amid cheers and an orchestra. He lauds the State association for bringing eminent visitors and fostering personal links to discuss national combinations and competitions. The speaker signals further remarks on the topic and notes continued discussion on the second page.

Ames Lane Commonwealth

Republicans in Ohio Seek Hayes Cabinet Seat

A Washington dispatch reports a unified push by Ohio Republican leaders to place ex President Rutherford B. Hayes in General Harrison's Cabinet. Sen John Sherman and Gov Foraker are cited as two factions backing different outcomes with Hayes possibly aiming for Secretary of War amid favorable relations with the President elect.

Washincron Ohio Harrison Rutherford B. Hayes John Sherman Foraker Mr. Sherman Senate Messrs. Sherman Mr. Hayes Senator Sherman Treasury Hayes Sherman

Shaksperian Club Meeting and Cambridge Banquet

The Shaksperian Club of Old Cambridge met at Rev George Z Gray’s home. Lothrop Thorndike read on Representatives of Shakspere. Cambridge master painters held a banquet at Quincy café Harvard Square with speeches by Edmunds Holt Shedd Ackers Crozier. River side Boat Club officers were installed in Lyceum Hall and Frank Facey received a gold watch from retiring president John H H McNamee.

Shaksperian Club Old Cambridge George Z. Gray D.D Episcopal Theological School Lothrop Thorndike Shakspere Cambridge Quincy Café Harvard Square W. J. Edmunds W. B. Holt J. J. Shedd J. L. P. Ackers Kellie J. Crozier Riverside Boat Club Lyceum Hall John H. H. McNamee Frank Facey Waltham

Steamboat Pilots Open Third Annual Harbor Convention

The Grand Harbor of the American Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots opened its third annual convention in East Boston with a credentials committee appointed. Delegates from Harbor Nos. 1 through 14 attended led by Captains Risedorf Lindall Gage Crocker and others. They aim to repeal unjust laws affecting the craft and will reconvene today after a grand ball at Lyceum Hall attracting about 250 couples.

John T. Taylor Brookline Massachusetts Rifle Association Grand Harbor American Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots East Boston Boston Marine Society Boston Pilot Society Scythia’s England Cape Cod Commercial Travellers’ Association Farm School National Banks Boston Lynn Salem Fall River Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To New England Conservatory of Music Boston Merchants’ Association Cooley Ely Low Bostonian Socity Massachusetts Grand New York Frank J. Risedorf Philadelphia William F. Lindall L. B. Gage Crocker Brooklyn George 5 Turtle Jersey City William J. Hutton Albany Robinson New London Conn Smith Norfolk Elizabeth N. J Henderson Harlem Henry §. Butler F. H. Ward Harbor Portland Richardson Harbor No Lyceum Hall

Maritime arrivals and departures log with multiple ports

A dated shipping list records vessels arriving or departing various ports including Boston Baltimore Dunnet Head Glasgow Liverpool New York Philadelphia Genoa and more. Entries name ships such as Pavonia Mandalay Hekla Indian America Nymphe Turquoise Ethiopia Bona ta Bona Vis and Wakefield along with ports of origin destinations and dates January 4 to January 8.

Lynn Eng Ranmoor New York Clyde Lord O'Neill Baltimore Glasgow Malta Plata New Orleans Genoa Gibraltar Wakefield Italia Mediterranean Boston Bona Vis Sir J Martello Hull

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Boston’s Merchants Messrs. Shepard Thurber and Dodd Leonard & CO Kgs Ali Hassenyi Persia Sale Tremont Street Palmer, Bachelder & CO India Vance House West Utah Seal Islands New Hampshire Lasters’ Committee Concord N.H Cleveland White House Woman’s National Press Association Andover Sair Beca Salisbury Pierpont Morgan Constitutional Convention Occcum North Troy Legitime Novelty Beneficent Society Lefavour & Son Paine’s Vycom Partor Pavia’s Furniturece Canal ST Na’el Life Ins. Cou. J. T Phelps, Agt Liberty Square Master Painters East Borderer Pavonia Mandalay St. Vincent
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