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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1888
Page
2
The House spent the day debating a measure and when a vote was finally taken it was revealed there was no quorum present, delaying action and prompting procedural questions. The incident highlights stalled process and oversight in the chamber.
Washton January 20 Carlisle’s seat was saved by a 152 to 125 vote with seven Democrats joining Republicans to reopen the case. Cooper and Rowell of the elections committee abstained, denying a quorum. The tense debate featured Lodge and Lyman urging reopening amid concerns about corporate influence in legislatures.
Washington January 20 House proceedings center on the Thoebe Carlisle contest and the question of reopening the case. Speakers argued over fairness to contestants, testimony validity, and the impact of affidavits, with calls for caution and congressional attention to the issue.
The Canadian Pacific express driven by conductor Charles T. Bean derailed near Mast Concord station on the White Mountain division. The Hubbard Hastings locomotive turned onto its side and demolished the freight station. About seventy five passengers escaped injury though the engine crew suffered cuts and bruises. The crash was caused by a broken flange on a forward truck and a special train later moved passengers to Boston.
A five story brick block at 539 Wood street in Pittsburg owned by A W McCloy & Co. was gutted by a major fire. Flames spread to adjacent buildings of F J Totten and Gregg & Elliot before being controlled. Total loss about 100000 with 85000 insured. Individual losses list McCloy 25000 insured 20000 Totten 15000 2500 insured Gregg & Elliot 45000 55000 insured. Fire likely started in cellar used by city bill poster J B Murray. The poster’s stock and paper for theatrical companies burned. Nearby Pomfret, Conn. saw a house burn owned by Philander Trowbridge with loss 3000 4000 partially insured.
Box 328 alarm at 8:35 yesterday afternoon for a small fire in a dwelling occupied by Mrs. Slattery. Cause listed as children and matches. Damage set at $10.
A Boston reader urges banning bonnets at theatres to curb heat and improve comfort. He cites London rules, notes overheated venues, poor ventilation, and gas lighting, urging managers to fix temperature and air flow to preserve theatregoing. He adds concerns about safety and lighting.
James E. Nowlin was executed at East Cambridge jail after a condemned last day that included a final interview with his mother and a calm courtroom departure. He admitted nothing after the reading of the death warrant and the trap was sprung at 9 28 a m. The youthful murderer had killed his employer George A Codman in Somerville for $600 then dismembered the body and scattered remains along a Lexington road. The crime, trial, and sentence followed a dramatic sequence ending with the burial planned for today.
A letter from 1870 to Mr. Fisher discusses purchasing an interest in the Northern Pacific railroad. The note outlines stock shares, land grant prospects, and a proposed investment strategy including potential returns and land acreage. The writer mentions Jay Cooke and urges discretion while offering a partial stake to collaborators.
The Evening Post summarizes the Lamar nomination controversy as exposing the Republican party as sectional and unbalanced. Colonel George E. Waring Jr. urges unity and cautions that party leaders have rekindled sectional strife by opposing Lamar’s confirmation, calling for a party with a heart.
The city of New York shows nearly three fourths of deaths from consumption and warns that early symptoms begin with coughing throat irritation and breathing difficulties. Medical authorities including Dr. Gardner Barker Buckwalter endorse Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a beneficial stimulant for invalids and chronic cases, claimed to defy consumption and prolong life when used as directed.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss Probate Court orders Jabez A Sawyer of Cambridge to administer the estate of Alma Brown of Cambridge. Citations require appearance on the first Tuesday of February at nine to show cause against granting letters. Publication of this citation in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks is required. George M. Brooks, Judge. J H Tyler, Register.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple railroad bonds and insurance company notes with varied issue dates and amounts. Entries mention Lowell Manufacturing, Old Colony, Boston Gas Light, Boston, Concord and Montreal, Chicago and Liverpool Refrigerator, Cheshire RR, Manufacturers' Insurance, Leavenworth Topeka Southwestern, Dover Bridge, Rutland, Cincinnati, and Vermont Consolidated RR bonds, and a New England bank share reference.
Trustees announce orders affecting several trusts and railroads including Portland Saco Portsmouth Berkshire Ware River Providence Old Colony Dwight Lowell Pacific Lewis Wharf Stark Boott Mills and insurance firms such as American Neptune Washington United States HotelCo among others in a midweek schedule dated Wednesday January 25 with Pepperell Manufacturing Company and Boston Fier and Long Wharf Co contributing.
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