Belmonts Bill Seeks U S Rights Against British North America
Congress considers a bill from Mr Belmont New York to protect American vessels from unlawful discrimination in British North American ports. The measure authorizes presidential proclamations to bar entry and seize violators with penalties up to 1000 dollars and two years imprisonment. Provisions also cover land routes and rolling stock with similar penalties and a withdrawal option by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
New York
House
British North America
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
North America
Atlantic Ocean
Great Britain
House fails to suspend on interstate commerce conference report
In Washington on January 17, the House rejected a motion to consider the interstate commerce conference report by a 118 to 137 vote during committee suspension day. The debate touched on the Blair pension bill and a Webber parent dependent pension measure, with river and harbor bill likely to be taken up first tomorrow after the morning hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Crisp
Georgia
Webber
New York
Interstate Commerce Conference
Senate Action on Centennial, Postal Telegraph, and Pension Bills
Washington notes House and Senate activity with the centennial resolution to celebrate the Constitution in 1889. It includes passage of forty pension bills and the $75,000,000 pension appropriation, army and agricultural station bills, and adjournment at 5 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Hoar
United States
Edmunds
Post Office
Senate
Conference Committee
Messrs. Ingalls and
West
Mr. Butler
Public building authorized for Worcester Massachusetts
In Washington the House approved a Senate bill to fund a Worcester public building at 250000 dollars. The tally was 115 yeas to 137 nays. Other bills introduced include shipping act clarifications, a Walt Whitman pension request, a constitutional amendment for direct Senate elections, funds for a Birmingham world’s fair, and a 20 knot cruising warship project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rice
Massachusetts
Senate
Worcester
Mass
Yeas
Interstate Commerce Conference
Dingley
Maine
Lovering
Whitman
Walt Whitman
Hermann
Oregon
United States
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Birmingham
Ala
Ballentine
Tennessee
United
Pension bill passes after long debate on dependents and veterans
Congress divided on a dependent parents pension plan with estimated 33 105 beneficiaries and under six million dollars annual cost. The measure later passed for further presidential approval. A separate Mexican pension provision offered five dollars monthly to surviving service members and widows, with age and disability conditions. The Bowman act amendment and government investigations were also referenced before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeas
Matson
Indiana
Committee On
Walter
Ohio
Blount
Georgia
Messrs. Morrill
Kansas
Springer
Minds
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Eldridge
Michigan
Committee On Pensions
House
Bragg
Wisconsin
Army
Washington
Senate
Mexico
Congress
Illinois
Committee On Claims
Sam P Jones Speaks at Major Methodist Social Union Banquet
The Rev. Sam P Jones boosted attendance at a Methodist Social Union meeting in the People's Church vestry with 300 attendees. President George D. Sargent opened the event, and guests included Mr. M. J. Maxwell, E. O. Excell, Rev. Hugh Johnson, and Mrs. Jones. New members elected included Rev. L. A. Banks, William Carter, and George F. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Jones
Methodist Social Union
People’s Church
George D. Sargent
Union
M. J. Maxwell
E. O. Excell
Hugh Johnson
Toronto
Sargent
William Brodbeck
Tremont Street Methodist Church
L. A. Banks
Eglesston Square Methodist Church
William Carter
Needham
George F. Reed
Roxbury
Unitarian Sunday School Teachers Hold Monthly Meeting
Teachers from the Second Church gathered for a supper and papers on applying weekday school methods to Sunday education. William Bates urged discipline and rewarding progress, linking weekday training to business readiness and lifelong character. Other speakers included Charles A. Drew and Rev. W J Nichols. local officials and guests were welcomed. Moses H. Fowler named president of Ocean National Bank in Newburyport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Bates
Canton
Bates
Charles A. Drew
Newton
W. J. Nichols
Littleton
Gertrude ’. Jacobs
F. F. Holbrook
M. W. Dillingham
L. C. Estey
James A. Beatley
I’. H. Emerson
Portraits of Sharples Firm in Backing Dispute Over Washington Letter
Philadelphia Times reports Major Walter denies Massachusetts Historical Society charges and details backing the portraits by a Minneapolis gilder in 1883. He cites witnesses, claims later English repairs, and urges court proof of authenticity amid Parkman committee questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Walter
Times
Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston Committee
Minneapolis
Sharples
Gilder
Hubbard
Ramsey
Minnesota
England
Washington Portraits Exhibit Receives Mixed Reviews
To the Editor the Post notes strong satisfaction with Francis Parkman’s report for the Historical Society on the portraits of Washington and family shown by Major Walter. The Historical Society committee is praised for its diligent investigation while questioning the originals or authentic copies of the exhibition pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworth
Walter
the Historical Society
Major Walton
Francis Parkman
The
Historical Society
Washington
Major Walter
Several wrecksReported off St John New Brunswick
Several ships wrecked as seen in St. Joan New Brunswick on January 17. The Speedwell ashore full of water bound for Newport Rhode Island. Afton ashore Cranberry Island from St John bound for Portland Maine. Guanito lost supposed after leaving St John November 13 for Penarth Roads. Panope capsized at Carleton as 40000 feet of deals shifted. two workers Peterson and Sewall fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. B
Speedwell
Newport
R. I
Afton
St. John
Portland
Cranberry Island
Guanito
Penarth
Panope
Carleton
Peterson
Sewall
Mystery Explained Carrie Harvey Found Dead at Ochre Point
The body of Miss Carrie E. Harvey of Newport, missing five weeks, was found on Ochre Point shore near Bathing Beach. Identification relied on a gold ring and collar stud. inquest verdict concluded death by her own action by drowning, with evidence suggesting a cliff jump rather than from a boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
Carrie E. Harvey
New York
Ochre Point
Bathing Beach
Harvey
Notable Local Figures Die in Varied Careers Across Regions
Obituary notices record the passing of George W. Smith founder of G. W. & F. Smith Iron Co. in Dorchester at 74, and others including Col. A. M. Waters of Millbury, Moses Webster of Vinalhaven, Nathaniel M. M. Pike of Damariscotta, John Quenday of Salem, William H. Shirley of Danvers, and William C. Ermentrout of Reading. Each died after long careers in industry, law, politics, or public service, with brief notes on family and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Smith
G. W. & F. Smith Iron Company
Dorchester
Gloucester
Smith
Columbian Lodge
A. M
Orpheus Musical Society
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
Master Builders’ Association
Saturda
Mr. Webster
Vinal Haven
Pelham
N. H
Joseph R. Bodwell
Webster
State Senate
House of Representatives
Nathaniel M. M. Pike
Lincoln County
Damariscotta
Pike
Ezra B. French
John Quenday
Salem
Smyrna
Tucker DeLand
William H. Shirley
Danvers
Ward Post 80
Waukeman Tribe of
Red Men
William C. Ermentrout
Reading
Penn
Daniel Ermentrout
Multiple Businesses Enter Involuntary Insolvencies and Foreclosures
A roundup of troubled firms across the United States reports assignments of liabilities and assets for Boston and New York Rubber Company, Chadbourne Johnson & Co, A L M A Ware, J dson Kinney, D Lanagan, N L Hadley, Casey & Casey, J O Thomas & Co, L F Kayr, A Spreight, Burnet, and Ho tilt Bros & Co. Foreclosure on Carll's Oper House and a confessed judgment for Joseph M Polack total 50 000 with limited stated assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and New York Rubber Company
Franklin Street
Boston
Frank Hall
The
Hall Rubber Company
Chadborne, Johnson & Co
Abington
Millis
J ‘Dson Kinney
Lowell
Lumber
D. Lanagan
Meriden
Conn
N. L. Hadley
Newton
Casey & Casey
Vail
Fk. B. Ogle
Noblesville
Ind
Adams & Couterier
Grocers
Bloomington
J.O. Thomas & Co
Bloomfield
L. F. Kayr
Central City
A. Spreight
Fort Gaines
A. & A. KK. Burnet
Port Gibson
Miss
Carll
Oper House
New Haven
Boston Post Transformed Into Eight Page Quarto Paper
The Boston Post has new ownership and presses, with a strengthened editorial staff and reorganized departments. It aims to be the best New England newspaper, providing prompt political literary and financial coverage and a semi weekly vessel list in port. Advertising opportunities grow as circulation rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
New England
Cable and Telegraph
Boston
POST
Citizen
Building Albany Street Bridge Boston 1887 bids
Sealed proposals to build Albany Street Bridge in Boston addressed to the city engineer will be opened publicly at City Hall on January 20 1887. Plans and contract forms available January 12 1887. Bidders urged to inspect the site. The city engineer may reject any or all bids. William Jackson City Engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartermaster General’s
Girard Street
Philadelphia
United States Quartermaster’s Department
Schuylkill Arsenal
Pacific Coast
M. I. Ludington
U. S. Army
Albany Street
Beer City Hall
Boston
City Hall
William Jackson
Office
United States Engineer Office
P.O
P. O
Mass
Proposals Sought to Build East Boston Ferry Boat
The City of Boston and East Boston Ferries seek sealed proposals by Feb 1 1887 to construct a new ferry boat with hull or machinery bids optional. Plans available at the Office of the Board of Directors. Bond equal to 20 percent required. The board may reject any or all proposals. A C Whitney president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
East Boston Ferries
North Ferry
East Boston
A. C. Whitney
Proposals for Hemp for Navy Yard Boston 1887
Sealed proposals due February 14 1887 at noon for delivery at the navy yard Boston of 50 tons Riga Re in Russia hemp and 150 tons Manila hemp of light color. Bids from one side hemp dealers only. two satisfactory sureties required. government inspection applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Bureau OF Equipment and Recruiting
Washington
Navy Yard
Boston
Riga
Russia
Manila
Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Belmont
Bill
British Waters
Senate Business
Sam Jones
William C. Bates
Moses H. Fowler
Ocean National Bank
Newburyport
Cary
Colonel Trumbull
George Washington
Robert Cary
London
Messrs. Barelay
Tripe
Justice Marshall
Daniel Webster
Lord Lyndhurst
Copley
Macready
Mr. Parkman
Ste
ST. Croix
Jamaica
AtGo
M. Doherty & CO
Kneeland Street
Endicott Street
F. Doherty
M. Doherty
Post Prospectus
Boston Most
City OF
W. S. Schley
G. IL. Gillespis
Fiskdale
Milk Street
Henry W. Daniell
Boylston Insurance ‘Company
W. Glover
Post Publishing CO
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & Coo
White St
Townsend & Montant Auctioneers
Leonard Street
Samuel Bunting’s
Enya
Gorham Rogers & CO
Dundee
Federal Street
Jocket
Aaron BE
GAY & CQ
State Street
R.ae Pay & ‘Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
A Tocks
A Jersey Tel. Co
Py O— Tremont
Union Met. Fast. Co
Winnisimmet Co. Market
Hill Mfg
Pepperell Mfg
Douglas Axe Mfg
Boston Belting Co
Boston & Providence
Plymouth Cordage Co
Border City Mills
Fall River
de Lancaster
Burl. & Mo. R. RR
Lowa
Top
So. West. Ra
Atch
St. Fe
Eng. Mort. See. Co
Dna
Cheshire Rd
Wash. Mills Co
New
Cambridge Rd
Wireman’s Fire Ins
Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. & T. Fairbanks & Co. Ty
Indianapolis
M.L
Grennell Mills
New Bedford
de Potomska Mills
Francis Henshaw & CO
No. &1
Keom L
Hares
Boston Daily Globe Newspaper Co
Hares Abington Ae Bank
Hares Merchants’ National Bank
Salem National Bank
Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Merrimac Manufacturing Co
Hill Manufacturing Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Old Colony RR
Burlington & Missouri
Houghton & Ontonagon RR. Co
RR of Vermont
ILIBY
Kreeman’s National Bank
Metropolitan RR. Co
Kansas City
Arlington Mills
Hamilton Mfg Co
Boston Cooperative Building Co
Tremont National Bank
Sioux City & Pacific Im
Atlantic & Pacific
Cleveland
Boston & Maine
Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw
Toledo
Horatio Harris & CO
Almeria
Catalonia
Assyria
Valencia Oranges
Picqua
Fiske’s
Texas
Lewis Wharf
Florida
Gate City
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Bostor
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
Boston & Bangor Steamship Co
Penobscot
Rockland
Camden
Belfast
Searsport
Bucksport
Winterport
North Haven
Green’s Landing
Swans’ Island
Bass Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Bar Harbor
South Gouldsboro
Sullivan
India Wharf
C.F. Williams
Fie
Central Wharf
E. S. Merchant
Eastport
Galais
International S. 8S. CO
Commercial Wharf
Novo
W.U. Kilby
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!