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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1887
Page
1
The article advises sleigh riders to dress comfortably with wind resistant leather jackets and flannel linings, and recommends Ulster or fur coats, fur hats, gloves, and mittens. It notes perfect out-of-town sleighing now and claims to offer a range of comfort garments and Arctic reindeer skin options at moderate cost.
A report from the committee on foreign relations was presented in the Senate on protecting rights of American fishing and other vessels. The House debated Blair education and interstate commerce bills and passed a bridge construction bill across the Mississippi at St Louis.
Correntors of the fearful disaster at Spital field report Irish tenants maintaining their plan of campaign. The article notes continued momentum among tenants amid the aftermath and calls for further solidarity actions.
Senator Dawes on first joint ballot noted as part of city reflections. Governor Ames pardons S Angier Chace of Fall River. Thomas P Briggs of Cambridge cited in Superior Court. Regional society meetings include New England Shoe and Leather, Massachusetts Reform Club, Boston Lying-in Hospital trustees, Bay State Agricultural Society votes to hold next Boston fair. Everett E Burdett marries Helen J Smith at Hotel Clifton. South Boston Citizens Association banquet. Irish charitable societies ball raises funds. Drivers strike threat after reinstatement dispute. Stock market dull yet steady with Mexican Contal as a feature.
Arrivals noted at Hull and Bermuda today with steamer Gallieo from New York off Prawle Point and Rosario at New York. The steamer Alert has arrived at Bermuda carrying the Louis Walsh from London.
Rubany New York Jan 19 The New York State Legislature failed to elect a U S Senator in joint session amid Republican deadlock. Frank Hiscock won the Albany caucus on the eighteenth to seventeenth ballots and was nominated for the Senate instead of Warner Miller. Washington reaction was one of surprise as speculation shifted on who would fill the seat in the near term.
Indianapolis Jan 19 A compromise settled who presided as Senator Smith will chair the joint convention while Speaker Sayre holds the gavel The convention tallied United States Senator results with Turpie Harrison and Allen leading Republicans protested votes and unseated members contested nominations prompted by a second ballot and adjournment to tomorrow
Lincoln Neb January 19 The Legislature in joint session tabulated for United States Senator with Van Wyck receiving 48 votes and several opponents. after the first ballot the session adjourned until tomorrow noon as straight Republicans plan a caucus to back their nominee.
Across multiple states on January 19 the legislatures convened in joint sessions to elect or declare United States Senators. Outcomes include Hawley in Connecticut, Farwell in Illinois, George Gray in Delaware, Quay in Pennsylvania, Cockrell in Missouri, Camden in West Virginia, Whittehorn in Tennessee, Hearst in California, Davis in Minnesota.
A coal bucket from the schooner J. J. Moore at Breed & Holder's dock toppled onto the stage, throwing Alvin Burrows and Nathan Kent twenty feet to the deck. Burrows suffered a likely fatal spine injury. Kent sustained broken wrists and other injuries. They were hospitalized.
At the New York surrogate hearing spectators witnessed testimony about Wardwell taking papers from Paine’s room and a claimed forged will. Witnesses described Wardwell’s power of attorney, alleged attempts to obtain witnesses and money, and plans to move or destroy the will to secure the estate for his benefit.
In Trenton on January 19 the Assembly adjourned after a partisan wrangle that ended with Walter seated for the Mercer county second district. The vote shifted the chamber toward a 31 to 29 Democrat majority and a 40 seat Senate bloc, amid talk of a senatorial bid and a threatened speakership vacancy. The chamber will reconvene with plans to organize the Senate the next day.
MPs Conybeare Fry Harrington Mahoney and Hohan send a telegram to Sir Michael Hucks-Beach urging a visit to Glenbeigh. Judge Flanagan denies a 50 percent rent cut to Clare tenants who then appoint trustees to receive rents. Griffiths estate tenants press for half rent. if denied they adopt the plan of campaign.
A detailed review by the Foreign Relations Committee examines U S and British fishery treaties. It outlines where American vessels may fish near Newfoundland Labrador and the Magdalen Islands and where they must refrain. It notes three mile limits, proper use of bays, and restrictions on entering certain waters, with emphasis on reciprocal fair treatment.
A fatal crush at a Spitalfields hall during a benefit performance left many dead and injured. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic stampede as gallery crowds surged toward exits amid cries of fire and confusion.
Democratic lawmakers across both houses shifted support from General Collins to Dawes on the final roll call, delivering a decisive victory for Dawes with 181 votes to 26 for Long and 57 for Robinson. The maneuver followed a secret caucus and rapid gallery activity as Dawes secured a clear majority.
Massachusetts politicians debate the Dawes reflection with Rep John C. Crosby cited as key to the outcome. Dawes supporters praise unity while critics warn of dangerous Democratic influence and party discord across the Legislature.
Samuel Miller Hitchcock of New York married Caroline W. Hanks daughter of the Rev Be Hanks at Shepard Memorial Church Cambridge. Miss Sadie Hanks sister of the bride served as bridesmaid as the ceremony was conducted by Rev Alexander McKenzie D D. A reception followed at the bride's parents on Harvard street. The heroic drivers returned to work per may.
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