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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1889

Page

2

Tariff Debates Stretch to Wool Schedule in Senate

Senate debates tariff bill with votes delayed from 1 to 5 tomorrow. Wool schedule argued with Vance proposing free wool undercuts and amendments increasing duties on various wool products. Senators George, Harris, and Allison clash over constitutionality and protectionism as amendments rise and fall.

Brown Mr. Morgan Alabama Butler Aldrich Mr. Butler Finance Committee Georgia Mr. Vance Senate United States Ondon New York Boston England Vance Allison Mr. George House Harris George How Mississippi George Pluamb Kansas Hawley Jones Arkansas West National Association of Wool Manufacturers Sherman Payne Ohio Maine Germany Rhode Island Mary Aubusson Axminster Moquette Saxony Wilton Tourney Brussels

Filibusters Delay House Bills in Washington Session

In the House, Vandever of California introduced a joint resolution seeking talks with Mexico over Lower California. Objections and dilatory tactics arose as Bills on banking, union pacific, and tariff reform triggered debates. the Oklahoma bill faced stalled progress and a suspension vote was approved. The Navy appropriation moved, Indians lease authority passed, and international money orders increased before adjournment at 4 40.

Washington Vandever California Republic of Mexico Lower United States Cheadle Indiana Payson Illinois Lammi Interstate Railroad Company Union Pacific Committee On Ways and Means Boston Massachusetts Warner Missouri Oklahoma Yeas Herbert Alabama Committee On Naval Affairs Ie Committee On Indian Affairs Peel Arkansas Five Civilized Nations of Secretary of the Interior Montgomery Kentucky Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads

Heroes of Hull Save Seventeen From Stranded Tug

Hull life savers and Captain Samuel James rushed to the wreck of the tug Morse near Harding's Ledge after sunrise. Seventeen men were saved from the tug and coal barges Josephine and John Bunyan, while the Morse tow crew perished. two of four Josephine crew members were lost, and Captain Hohn and Mate Anderson survived miraculous exits from the wreck.

Souther’s Hill Hull Joshua James Cape Cod Samuel James Josh Joseph Galiano George F. Pope Benjamin Pope Eugene Mitchell Alfred Galiano Louis Galiano John L. Mitchell H. W. Mitchell George Augustin John Smith James Lowe Nantasket H. F. Morse Blair Bath Perth Amboy N. J Portland Robert Shaw Harrison Mitchell Francis Cleaverly Alphonso Cleaverly Fred Smith William Dean Francis James Rienier James, Jr Stephen Lowe Pemberton Landing Boston Morse Bug Light Bar Point Allerton Hill Peter Hanson Bergen Steward Charles Birchescon Norway John Hohn Brooklyn N. Y Harry Anderson Sweden Boston Harbor Harding

McPherson Nominated for U S Senate in N J Caucus

In Trenton on January 21 the Democratic caucus nominated Senator McPherson for the United States Senate with 25 votes to 18 for ex Governor Abbott. The Republicans nominated William J Sewell.

Trenton N. J Democratic Caucus Senator McPherson United States Senate Abbott William J. Sewell

Morse Tug H F Morse Lost In Boston Harbor Collision

The H F Morse flagship tug struck Harding’s Ledge during a gale after fog and misjudged bearings. Knickerbocker aided rescued crew from the barge Kodiak and brought them to Boston. The vessel, launched last summer, was 185 feet long and cost 75000 dollars. The Bunyan and Josephine also struck. Ida E Latham ran aground but was hauled off and towed to Lovell's Island.

J. T. Morse Boston Morse Transportation Company of Bath State _ street Knickerbocker New York Harding’s H. F. Morse Bay State House Frank E. Hopkins Fred L. Donnell Harding Morse Bunyan Josephine Oliver Ames Georges Banks Ida E. Latham Blatchford Perth Amboy W. H. Clark Lovell’s Island

Ventilation Claims Corrected for Institute of Technology Building

Francis A. Walker defends the Institute of Technology ventilation system in Boston, arguing the 1888 building is exceptionally well ventilated. He cites analyses showing low carbonic acid levels, explains higher costs but benefits to student health and alertness, and notes improvements since the 1883 design.

Whidden Rogers Institute of Technology William Thomson Lyon Playfair Lord Rayleigh Hoffman Berlin Institute Corporation

Fine Arts Auction at Tremont and Boylston Galleries

Boston buyers flock to Noyes & Cobb sale as 130 paintings from European masters and American artists including Millet Diax Hunt Fuller and Stetson go on view and sale in two rooms starting 3 o'clock this Wednesday and Thursday. Notable works include Sunset in Milton Woods by William M Hunt and Twilight by R H Fuller.

Messrs. Noyes & Cobb Tremont Street Boylston Street Park Square Milton Woods William M. Hunt Michel Daubigny Detaille Rico le Rolle Voltz Jacque Piot Richet Baixeras R. H. Fuller Fuller Boston Hunt L. M. Gay Walter Green M. J. Heade von Boskbeck C. A. Walker W. M. Chase la Farge Leganger Hilliard E. M. Bannister Leighton Defrees Burleigh George L. Brown Eldred F. E. Wright Carlson King Abbott Graves Bruce Crane Boggs Whittaker Millet Diaz Barbizon Forest Fontainebleau Charles W. Stetson Providence Henner

Boston Young Men 38th Anniversary Exercises

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association marked its 38th anniversary with a joint open house and formal program at the association building. Mayor Hart, Dr. Brooks, and General Walker spoke, praising the work and urging expansion while a Cadet Band performed and a gymnastic exhibition closed the event.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Association Baldwin A.S. Woodworth Woodworth Boston Walter C. Douglass Union Curtis Fund Friends of the Work College Association Walker Institute Messrs Cooper Stewart David Goliath Ames Hart Brooks Rod Campbell Association Gymnasium H. L. Chadwick Sire

Laurence Oliphant Belief in Harris Styled by London Truth

The London Truth recalls Laurence Oliphant who is buried at Twickenham and notes his rare talk of religious theories. It describes Harris the self styled pee priest in the United States who dictates disciples live by obedience and return to the Home.

London Laurence Oliphant Twickenham Harris United States Mr. Oliphant

Birmingham an English Municipal Study by Rev John Duckson

The third Old South lecture by Rev John Duckson analyzes Birmingham as a model of English municipal government. It traces the municipal corporation act of William IV, ward structure, elected aldermen and councillors, and the mayoral role, praising reforms led by Joseph Chamberlain and the rise of public amenities, education, and civic charities.

Society For the Promotion of Good Citizenship John Duckson Church of the Unity Springfield Birmingham England J. Thackeray Bunce Joseph Chamberlain M.P Ersons Nettlefold Nettlefold & Chamberlain

Public duty and reform in American municipal life

The speaker urges citizens to view public office as a noble service and to demand high ideals in government. He calls for radical reform of party politics, urging unselfish, patriotic leaders over demagogues, and previews next Monday's lecture by Mr. Sylvester Baxter on Berlin city government.

America Sylvester Baxter Berlin Germany

Fight for Lawrence postmaster heats up in January

Lawrence reports an early contest for the postmastership with candidates including John K. Norwood William T. Kimball and Phineas B. Robinson. Kimball shows strongest backing though rivals claim the race is young. The salary is $2700 annually and the current postmaster Patrick Murphy's term ends in May 1890.

Lawrence Speciau John K. Norwood William T. Kimball Phineas B. Robinson Kimball Patrick Murphy

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the Heroes OF John Banyanest M’pherson The the Fine Arts Noyes & Cobb’s the Municipal Government of Ens Noyes, Cobb & CO Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street Florida Oranges City of Macon Snow & CO Fultern Street Albert Howe & Co Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue Richards & CO Tsumae Perfect Music Books Ditson & CO Emerson Song Ha L. C. Jehovah's Praise Temple Chimes Luther L. O E. U Emerson Oliver Ditson
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