10 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1888
Page
1
The firm explains bare cost pricing of stock to dispose in January after the February stocktake starts a new business year. Public response is flattering and orders of three or four pairs are common. Only one order per style is allowed. Suits and overcoats follow the same proportion and seven days are needed to fill orders.
City Engineer Barbour outlined Front street widening to meet the Harvard bridge using maps and plans. Costs varied with width and grade, $87,000 for eighty feet at grade and over $215,000 to raise to an overhead grade. The City Hall site was debated, with preference for the square bound by Main Semple Austin and Inman, valued at $115,000.
Berlin reports Russia to move two more divisions to the frontier while rail and fortifications in Galicia are assessed as satisfactory. Vienna notes cautious diplomacy with fears of renewed crisis. London cites Salisbury warning Germany on Bulgaria and English neutrality on Bulgaria occupation.
Count de Behaine delivered an autograph letter from M. Carnot to the Pope wishing long life and prosperity and praising the concordat based relations between France and the Vatican. The Pope expressed esteem for President Carnot and the French people. He also welcomed Germany's envoy and lauded the Emperor Wilhelm’s affection and the strong Germany Vatican ties.
The Paris Tribunal of Commerce has ruled the French Cable Company must conform to its contract with the Anglo American Company and cover all costs. It also imposes 2000 francs daily damages from Jan 1, 1887, until it resumes performance, for its attempted withdrawal.
Smith and Kilrain sparred three rounds in the Westminster Aquarium tonight showing mutual willingness to meet Sullivan if he defeats Mitchell. The crowd attendance fell short of Sullivan’s previous exhibition.
Timothy Harrington M P was found guilty at Tralee of publishing in the Kerry Sentinel reports of suppressed National League meetings and was sentenced to six weeks. His brother Edward testified he had no role in the paper. Publisher of the Cork Examiner Mr Corcoran received two months for similar publishing. Corcoran will appeal. Joseph R Cox M P arrived in London after eluding Irish police over attendance at proclaimed National League meetings.
In Jamestown North Dakota a twenty inch deep snow layer and vast drifts hamper travel with a telegraph messenger bearing a death notice missing since Saturday. Rescuers dig drivers from snow and hope for the driver’s safety while farmers welcome the snow for next year’s crops. In Montana Herena reports rising temperatures and continuing drifted snow blocking trains but cattle are in good condition.
Miss Susan Isabel Gardiner married Henry Belknap of Boston at the Church of the Heavenly Rest with few invited guests. The couple plan to spend the winter in St. Augustine Florida. the bride wore light gray silk with silver embroidery.
Washington reports the coming annual civil service commission review may reveal the system as a lottery. Only 1259 appointments since certification, about one in eight women, and 2000 500 apportioned with women. Many applicants pass exams yet gain no posts as vacancies shrink.
Anthony Comstock aided by Inspector Williams and police raided the citys anatomical museums. Proprietors and stock in trade of several Bowery venues were captured while Kahn's Museum on Broadway was visited and its manager and attendants arrested.
About forty residents gathered at Blake Hall Field's Corner to form the Citizens Association of Ward 24. They adopted a non-partisan charter, elected officers led by President J Homer Pierce, and outlined annual meetings, assessments, and reports on aldermen and councilmen.
News from Schuylkill and Reading areas describes a coal shortage as coke and coal shipments halt. Miners demand arbitration with President Corbin and local officials urge settlement, while Philadelphia rail lines face idle engines and reduced shipments.
A dead man found in Oak Island grove is identified as Timothy J. Collins, son of Patrick Collins of 450 Federal street. Investigations by medics and police suggest possible murder, with discord over the true identity and account of events, as detectives gather evidence from local roadhouses.
Washington reports a 24 hour forecast from Jan 10 with warmer conditions in New England and eastern New York, snow or rain, and light to fresh winds. Blue Hill Observatory notes increasing clouds and then snow for southeastern New England starting tonight.
The signal service map shows a high barometer centered in Nebraska offset by a Gulf low with high temps. The Gulf low moving north signals warmer weather and rain reaching New England shortly as cold West weather shifts eastward.
Governor McCreary of Kentucky pushes a House resolution to let the President and Treasury Secretary buy or redeem interest-bearing bonds with surplus Treasury funds. The move aims to clarify authority under the 1881 appropriation and to save interest costs until tariff legislation takes effect. Congressm" Morse seeks $200,000 to enlarge the Boston Custom House with plans by Saltonstall, awaiting authorization and committee action.
Proceedings in Washington include Mr Sherman proposing to invest surplus in Treasury bonds and regulate adulterated foods while Dawes and Morrill push appointments and water rights. Mr Brown urges repeal of internal revenue laws, citing a large surplus and extensive enforcement against whiskey and tobacco taxes.
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