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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1889

Page

5

Oklahoma Territory Measure Faces House Vote Thursday

The Illinois congressman celebrates progress on the bill to organize the Oklahoma Territory, with expectations of House approval and Senate acceptance. Articles note railroad expansion plans, immigration influx, and demand for materials to support rapid development after opening the territory. Panama Canal resolutions dominate committee debate with McCreary backing a Monroe doctrine approach and Russell opposing broader assertions.

Wasurxcrox Congressman Springer Illinois Congress Oklahoma Springer Senate Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Rock Island el Paso San Francisco Panama Canal House Committee On Foreign Affairs McCreary Kentucky Cothran South Carolina Hitt Edmunds Russell Massachusetts Panama Suez Canal House France Maximilian Rockwell

Senator Hoar Proposes Coast Lighthouse Bids and Tender

Senator Hoar introduces a bill for coastal navigation improvements on the Massachusetts coast. Funds total up to 42 000 for a lighthouse and fog signal at State Ledge Boston Harbor and 80 000 for a new steam tender in the second lighthouse district. Additional allocations cover Dumpling Rock Bud Island Egg Rock and Butler's Flat sites with associated keeper dwellings and costs up to 45 000 3750 3750 respectively.

Massachusetts Senator Hoar State Ledge Boston Harbor Dumpling Rock New Bedford Harbor Egg Rock Butler’s Flat Bud Island Suppecan Harbor

Public Money Transport Contract Termination

The Treasury Department issues thirty days notice to Adams Express Company ending its contract for transporting public moneys and securities. The contract dates to Feb 1, 1879, but funding transport began about ten years earlier. Secretary Fairchild seeks lower rates and invites proposals. United States Express Company may bid as the only other capable firm.

Treasury Department Adams Express Company Fairchild Propares United States Express Company

Copyright bill petitions move through Capitol talks

Henry L. Nelson and Edward Eggles ton pressed for the international copyright bill and found lawmakers receptive. Boselly of the New York Typographical Union with Kennedy and Burke also urged support to counter opposing petitions they claim arise from misunderstanding about the Chace bill.

Henry L. Nelson Edward Eggleston Capitol Boselly New York Typographical Union Messrs Kennedy and Burke

Connecticut River Improvement Petition Presented in House

Congressman Whiting of Massachusetts submitted to the House the Connecticut River Improvement Association petition urging navigation improvements from Hartford to Holyoke. It bears 4500 signatures from residents of Holyoke Springfield Chicopee South Hadley West Springfield and Longmeadow. Lisbon New Hampshire Seeks Presidential Post Office Status

Connecticut River Navigation Whiting Massachusetts Connecticut River Improvement Association Connecticut River Hartford Holyoke Springfield Chicoe South Hadley West Springfield Longmeadow Lisbon N. H McKinney New Hampshire

Foul Whisperings and a Curious Peddler Argument

Fragmentary phrase about Pearline and Peda, unclear names and events. No clear person, place, or organization full facts. summary provides a minimal teaser of dispute and marketing claim.

Sugar Trust Case Seeks Judgment On Charter Forfeiture

New York January 21 General Roger A Pryor and William J Lardner for the state ask Judge Barrett for a judgment in line with the ruling that the North River Sugar Refining Company charter is forfeited They also move for the appointment of a receiver Parsons for the company objects to a receiver now suggesting a temporary pause while indicating a possible agreement on a receiver Pryor objects to any company connected officer serving Judge Barrett reserved decision

New York Roger A. Pryor William J. Lardner North River Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust Barrett Arrett Lardner Pryor Mr. Lardner John E. Parsons General Pryor Mr. Parsons

Trusted Clerk Accused in Larceny Case at Holyoke

William F Kreimendahl long time clerk for Ingalls & Co. boot dealers and proprietor of Holyoke Beobachter was arrested in Holyoke on larceny and embezzlement charges. Inventory gaps described, $1200 suspected loss. arraigned and pleads not guilty awaiting trial or possible settlement aided by the local Young Men’s Christian Association.

Springfield William F. Kreimendahl Holyoke Ingalls & Co Kreimendahl Young Men’s Christian Association

Atchison Pullman and rail updates in 1887 market notes

The New York market shows activity with Atchison weak at times but closing with mixed signs. Pullman stock trades near 191 with speculative talk of a rise to 200 to 225. Railroad executives plan a Chicago meeting to finalize plans, while new appointments and acquisitions include Canton Steel Works sale to Bolton Iron and Steel Company and Summit Branch earnings showing gains.

Pullman Canton Steel Works Canton Pittsburg Bolton Iron and Steel Company Cleveland & Canton Railroad Company Summit Lykens Valley Company Summit Branch Lykens

Fifteen Members Favored for Massachusetts Centennial Delegation

The Massachusetts House reconsidered Friday’s action raising the delegation to thirty for the George Washington centennial in New York next April, and reduced it to fifteen. Debate centered on sending troops and cadets. Editor McNary and Mr. Gilman argued over proper representation versus a junket, with a final 123 to 8 vote in favor of fifteen Representatives.

Barrett Commonwealth Georges Washington New York House Committee On Federal Relations Gilman Newton Boston Massachusetts Winchester McCall McNary Ohio J. Sanger Cambridge Salem Wardwell Haverhill Representatives Committee On Mellen Worcester Sanger Brewer Brooks Springfield J. Mellen

Hoar Letter Praises State Service and Conduct

George F Hoar expresses gratitude to colleagues and the Commonwealth for honor and freedom in service. House debates include health boards hiring, bar admissions exams, liquor laws, native male staffing, probate notices, codifying criminal law, and set-off of executions. Senate reviews topographical survey progress, juror qualifications, and a joint resolution on revenue anticipation financing.

Senate Chamber Mr. Barrett Commonwealth Tom George F. Hoar Boards of Health Justices of John W. Hallett Nantucket House of Correction Haywood American Linen Company of Fall River Sterling Grange S. E. Howard Senate Jesse H. Jones House

Harvard Musical Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Harvard Musical Society gathered at No 11 Park Square last evening with John H. Dwight presiding. Election results named Joan H. Dwight as president and Lothrop Thorne Dicke as vice-president, with William Blake as recording secretary and Samuel W. Langmaid as corresponding secretary.

Harvard Musical Society No. 11 Park Square John Dwight William P. Blake Joan Lothrop Thorndike William Blake Samuel W. Langmaid Henry G. Denny E. S. Dodge

Law and Order League Dinner With Legislators

Members of the Citizens' Law and Order League dined at the Hotel Brunswick. Attendees included Rev. Elmer H. Capen president, President Hartwell of the Senate, Speaker Barrett of the House, and numerous league officers and legislators. An informal discussion on temperance legislation and liquor law enforcement followed with broad participation.

Gracey Salem Mellen Worcester Parker’s Young’s Mr. Gracey Mr. Mellen Brunswick Citizens’ Law and Order League Elmer H. Capen D. D League Hartwell Senate Barrett House Frost A. H. Rice D. Webster King George H. Quincy B. F. Campbell J. D. Pike

Auction Sales Tomorrow Quietly Listed

Fruit Harris owner AUCTION TOMORROW at 12 m for Fruit-Horatio Harris items. Paintings by Lewis J Bird & Co. scheduled for 3 p.m.

Horatio Harris Lewis J. Bird & Co

The Henrietta and Other Shows Highlight Evening at Boston Theatres

Amusements listings for Hollis Street Theatre The Henrietta at 7 46 Boston Museum Sweet Lavender Park Theatre The Humming Bird Globe Theatre Zig Zaz Boston Theatre Othello Howard Athenaeum Variety Grand Opera House The Two Sisters with matinee at 2 and evening performances starting around 7 45.

Hollis Street Boston Museum

Kendall Reed Kendall Weds Annie Steele in Pittsford VT

At Pittsford Vermont on January 17 a marriage was performed by Reverend L B Steele uniting Samuel Reed Kendall and Annie Howard Steele eldest daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Kendall—Steele Pittsford, Vt L. B. Steele Samuel Reed Kendall Annie Howard Steele

Obituary Notices from City and Surrounding Areas

A list of death notices across multiple cities with ages and dates, including Mary Ahern 47, Evelyn Bourne, Rebecca Brown, John Crowley 63, Rosanna Cavanaugh 51, Thomas Doyle 20, Nellie Ferguson 24, Ann Lamb 51, Lucy Pronk, Rev William Parker 44, Dyer H. Peck 67, Joseph Rhodes 65, Lawrence Reade Jr., Clara Russell, Emma Stearns 49, Alex Stowell 41, George Simonds 61, Maggie Williams 33. Funeral details given for some entries.

Ahern Mary A. Ahern Maurice Ahern Bourne Franklin Evelyn Fisher Bourne Brown Marblehead Rebecca Cowell William B Caroline Brown Crowley John Crowley Leeee . Cavanaugh Rosanna Cavanaugh Doyle Thomas Doyle Ferguson Nashua N. H Nellie M. Ferguson William Ferguson Lamb Boston Highlands Ann Joseph Lamb Pronk Dorchester Lucy I. Pronk Edwin Pronk Parker Oswego N. Y William L. Parker Peck Newton Dyer H. Peck Rhodes Boston Joseph E. Rhodes Reade Woburn Lawrence Reade Russell Weston Clara A Charles F. Russell Stearns Medford Hillside Emma J N. W. Stearns Stowell South Boston Alex W. Stowell Simonds George H. Simonds Columbus Avenue Maggie Williams

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