Samoan Question Sparks House Debate and German Reports
Washington January 24. Captain Thomas of Illinois plans a series of resolutions in the House to press a Samoa policy amid Sherman amendments and a pending consular bill. Berlin and London dispatches recount German losses and claimed rights, while Bayard and others debate treaty boundaries and US interests in Samoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sprecrau
Thomas
Illinois
House
Sherman
Samoa
Congress
Harrison
Foreign Office
Barnes
Assaliaizd Press
WaspingTon
State Department
Pendleton
Berlin
Das Kleine Journal of
Apia
Olga
Boilele
Kiein
Adler
Eber
Sieger
Spengler
Burchardt
Mataafa
Malietoa
Lamasese
England
United States
North German Gazette
Prince Bismark
Germany
London
Bayard
Associated Press
White House
West Pacific Ocean
Bismarck
Edward Malet
Great Britain
Navigator
Tonga
Nini
Savage
Rives
Edmunds
Pacific Ocean
Panama
Nicargua
Committee On Foreign Relations
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Russell
Massachusetts
Morgan
Krye
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Samoan
Pagopago
Bertin
Cologne
Cleveland
America
Klein
The
Standard
Sewall
Obituary of Mme Selina Dolaro A Noted Opera Star
Mme Selina Dolaro a renowned opera bouffe singer died in New York from hemorrhage of the lungs. Born in England she studied at the Paris Conservatoire and sang Carmen in English then Italian in America. She managed London theatres produced Gilbert and Sullivan works and wrote plays and novels. She left four children and family details show she faced poverty in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Selina Dolaro
New York
Dolaro
Paris
Conservatoire
London
Colonel Mapleson
Royalty Theatre
Wallack’s
Justine
John A. Stevens
Lippincotts
Mrs
Death of M. Alexandre Cabanel Pressed French Academic Painter
Paris mourns veteran Academic painter M. Alexandre Cabanel who dies suddenly in Paris. He taught at the Ecole des Beaux Arts for over 25 years and shaped modern portraiture. Notable works include Mary Magdalene 1854, Death of Francesca di Rimini, and Napoleon III portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alexandre Cabanel
Paris
French School of Art
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
John W. Mackay
M. Cabanel
Mary Magdalene
Venus
Francesca di Rimini
John the Baptist
Thamar
Lucretia
Sextus ‘Arquin
Phédre
Ragpickers
Venice
Jephtha
Napoleon HI
Onor
Deaths: Dr Charles Bliss of New York and James Howard
Dr Charles Bliss of New York died from a brain concussion after a fall. A native of Lee Massachusetts he was 47 and a Berkshire Medical College graduate. He married with three children survive. James Howard of West Bridgewater aged 72 died of heart disease. he served in the Senate and House and leaves three children including Brockton’s city engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bliss
New York
Lee
Mass
Berkshire Medical College
Pittsfield
N. C. Husted
Bliss
County Medical Society
Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical Men
Order of Foresters
James Howard
West Bridgewater
Senate
House of Representatives
Brockton
Attempted Highway Robbery Foiled in Boston
Last evening around 10 30 John Riley of Seaver House and John O Connor of 127 Gold Street South Boston attempted to rob Mahran Chirajian an employee of Dwight Manufacturing Company 31 Milk Street at Harrison Avenue and Dover Street. Chirajian was struck in the mouth but escaped and identified the pair to Officer Wright who helped place them under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
Seaver House
John O’connor
Gold Street
Boston
Mahran Chirajian
Dwight Manufacturing Company
Milk Street
Harrison Avenue
Dover Street
Wright
Western railroad presidents meet to fix proposed agreement
Chicago January meeting of twenty one western railroad presidents adjourned to today after discussing amendments to a New York agreement aimed at halting rate cutting. Key figures include Marvin Hughitt Northwestern, Slughitt Northwestern, Cakes Northern Pacific, Strong Santa Fe, Cable Rock Island, and others. Some lines abstained pending changes, with daily sessions planned until a final form is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railroad
New York
Grand Pacific Hotel
Marvin Hughitt
Northwestern
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Associated Press
Stone
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Illinois Central
Hughitt
Northwestern Road
Slughitt
Cakes
Northern Pacific
Strong
Santa Fe
Cable
Rock Island
Stickney
St. Paul
Kansas City
Ashley
Wabash
Western Waste
Cincinnati
Western Freight Association
First Regiment Patriarchs Militant Ball at Mechanics Hall
The Second annual ODD FELLOWS BALL drew about 500 dancers led by Col J C Smith and wife at Mechanics Hall. Patriarchs Militant members and guests enjoyed reviews by Canton Washington and a Salem Cadet Orchestra. Supper by Tufts followed the late-night revel as guests departed after early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
Canton
Washington
Cincinnati
J. C. Smith
C. A. Cushing
Thomas Miller
A. Elliot Paine
D. A. Sanborn
E. B. Palmer
D. E. Fraser
A. M. Coy
Arthur Larkin
Lynn
Thomas ©. Turner
O. L. Fern
Manley W. McLew
E. W. Brown
Papeen F
Tufts
Pullman Palace Car Co Controls Union Palace Car Co
Negotiations closed Thursday and an agreement signed giving Pullman control of Union Palace Car Company. The deal cost about 2.5 million dollars and expands Pullman oversight to over 150000 miles of palace car service. Union officers include George M. Pullman as president and several directors. Wagner remains the sole competitor on Vanderbilt roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Palace Car Company
Union Palace Car Company
Mann Boudoir Car Company
Woodruff Palace Car Company
Pullman Company
Pullman
Palace Car Service
George M. Pullman
T. H. Wickes
E. D. Adams
John H. Inman
John G. Moore
Edward Lauterbach
John Parquand
G. M. Dodge
C. L. Atterbury
H. Jackson
John Jay White
Howar Mansfield
Wagner Company
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania Railroad 1888 vs 1887 Earning Showdowns
The report for all lines east of Pittsburg and Erie shows December 1888 gross earnings down 84871 while expenses rose 101175 and net earnings down 196046. For the year 1888 vs 1887 gross earnings rose 2500764 expenses rose 2244568 and net earnings up 256196. West of Pittsburg and Erie, twelve months 1888 posted liabilities deficiency of 160547, versus a 1439010 loss in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Railroad calendar offers train schedules and game counter
The Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad issues a calendar with arrival and departure times and serves as a game counter. Copies are free at the Atlantic Coast Line office located at 228 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Frederickburg & Potomac Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Office of
Washington Street
Dudley Letter Case Before Judge Patterson in New York
William Dudley, alleged author of the celebrated blocks of five letter, sued the Evening Post New York Times the Commercial Advertiser and the New York World for 25000 damages each for publishing the letter. The motion to vacate the order for examination was postponed until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dudley
Supreme Court
Patterson
William Dudley
The
Evening Post
New York Times
Commercial Advertiser
New York World
Newton Tariff Reform Club Organized In West Newton
Newton declares the formation of the Newton Tariff Reform Club at Nickerson's Hall with Francis A. Dewson as chairman and Howard Wilson as secretary. E. B. Haskell elected president, Stephen Thatcher vice president, C Howard Wilson secretary treasurer, and an executive committee named. Members include F A Dewson S Shaw A Wheeler H W Taylor and others. The club plans to record local factories and workers and monitors congressional acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Soxcray
Tariff Reformers of
Newton Tariff Reform Club
Nickerson
West Newton
Francis A. Dewson
Howard Wilson
E. B. Haskell
Stephen Thatcher
C. Howard Wilson
I. A. Dewson
H. Sharon
A. H. Bridgeman
John W. Candier
F. A. Dewson
S. Shaw
A. Wheeler
H. W.taylor
S. Thatcher
W. M. Hutchinson
J. Richardson
Moses Quimby
T. B. Lynsday
E. Winsor
L. R. Stone
W. H. Sylvester
G. H. Ellis
H. C. Soule
Telegram reveals Barrett shooting tragedy details
A telegram to City Hospital from Sadie reports Eugene De Milton Barrett shot himself on a Boston and Albany train and was recovering. Barrett, 19, worked at Downing and Swift’s machine store in New York. His father, visiting Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, says no motive is known and cites no financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene de Milton Barrett
Boston & Albany
Barrett
Massachusetts General Hospital
New York
Sadie
Downing & Swift
Fulton Street
Social events and officers listed at Tremont and Quincy
The class of 81 and 87 at English High School held dinners at Tremont and Quincy respectively electing officers including presidents F L Locke and Charles E Cook. The South Middlesex Unitarian Club met at Revere House with Lt Governor Brackett speaking on aiding societies. The Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association banquet at Parker House honored many officials and guests, with honorary memberships awarded. The Boston Towboat Company announced year officers as prominent arrivals from multiple cities were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High School
the Tremont
F’. L. Locke
F. A. Flood
W. B. Crocker
Quincy
Charles E. Cook
E. P. Brown
J. S. Blair, Jr
J. P. Crosby
R. M. Lovett
A. E. Pierson
W. G. James
Butterfield
E. F. Smith
Chester Mi
F. W. Rogers
J. H. Marsh, Jr
C. Hines
South Middlesex Unitarian Club
Revere House
Brackett
South Middlesex
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Parker House
Charles H. Blake
W. P. Cherrington
Association
Hart
Fitch and Tobin
Webber J. S. Cambell
J. W. Hamilton
J. G. Peabody
The
Lowell Veteran Association
A. G. Puffer
Charles H. Philbrick
E.S. Hosmer
J. L. Mills
W. C. Lawrence
Mr. Spooner
Providence
Chicago
George L. Schubarth
Rufus, Waterman, Jr
C. J. Willey
Haverhill
W. F. Ford
New York
Louis Wolff
Brunswick
Joseph Hall
Hartford
Willis L. Ogden
Walter S. Logan
Hook-Jonas
London
Eng
James D. Conar
Knoxville
Senn
G. Kk. Robinson
H. M. Lewis
Philadelphia
J. H. Dils
Parkersburg
W. Va
H. H. Locker
J. K. Hemstead
Detroit
William Frank
San Francisco
T. Hall
Buffalo
W. F. Childs
Baltimore
Crawford
C. M. Barkley
Southuebec
I. C. Barker
Rangers
W. L. Woodbury
Ackworth
N. H
C. Manchester
Bar Harbor
Revere
E. C. Sweet
Portland
A. J. Andrews
Fred Kinney
Fredrickton
J. 5. Peters
Bhai
Rippeth
Ronto
Night watchman shot at Cliftondale depot in suburb of Lynn
Philip Pitts, night watchman at Cliftondale station on the Saugus line, was shot at 1:05 am after approaching a man at the ticket window. He was wounded in the neck, treated by Dr. Knights and Dr. Stone, and taken to City Hospital in critical but hopeful condition. Four men were seen fleeing the yard. burglars at a neighboring store and a tool chest were noted. Police investigate possible gang involvement and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Knights
Henry Fiske
Fiske
Anniversary of John A. Logan Post in Cambridgeport
John A. Logan Post 186 of the G A R marked its second anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall Cambridgeport with a banquet and performances. Senator Kingsley presented a $100 post check as letters of regret arrived from several officials. Separately James C. Wellington Camp 14 hosted a post 30 event featuring a prize drill won by W S Phillips and a squad competition by Brighton camp. Also missing since Tuesday is Edward Goldspring a printer at University Press Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Odd Fellows
Cambridgeport
Ulmer Ladies’ Quartet
Dudley H. Prescott
Chester W. Kingsley
E. W. Hincks
Gilmore
Monroe
W.s.hillips
W. L. Swan
Chelsea
Brighton
Edward Goldspring
University Press
Cambridge
Somerville Universalists Hold All-Day Church Course
The Boston Association of Universalists met at the Universalist Church in Winter Hill Somerville with Rev A E White of Cambridge presiding. Activities included a 2 to 3 conference led by Rev I C Tomlinson, an 8 to 3:30 address by Rev Richard Eddy, a 3:30 to 4 talk by Rev W F Dusseault, 5 to 6 social time and dinner, 7 praise service, and a sermon by Rev E L Rexford. The fifth Broadway M E Church lecture by Rev James Yeames of Boston on The Slums of London followed last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Association of Universalists
Winter Hill
Somerville
A. E. White
Cambridge
I.C. Tomlinson
Saugus
Richard Eddy
D.D
Melrose
W. F. Dusseault
Malden
E. L. Rexford
Boston
Broadway M. E. Church
James Yeames
London
Dinner for the Kindergarten Members at Brattle Street
The Hon. William E. Russell hosted a private dinner at his Brattle Street residence in Cambridge last evening. Attending were John W. Corcoran of Clinton Harvey N. Collison John H. McDonough Harvey H. Pratt William J. Underwood Charles Theodore Russell Jr and a Post correspondent who joined the group during the fall stumping tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell
Brattle Street
Cambridge
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Harvey N. Collison
Boston
John H. McDonough
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
William J. Underwood
Sabbath Drugstores Promise Sunday Medicine Only Sales
Brookline's puritan residents push a Sunday observance order. Police plan strict enforcement of nonessential sales this Sabbath. Five druggists already trade Sundays in cigars candy and soda but have agreed to open only for medicine. William K. Corey to host Union Hall party on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
G. W. Cobb
William K. Corey
Union Hall
Norfolk County Treasurer Resigns After 34 Years
Chauncy C. Churchill resigns as Norfolk county treasurer after thirty four years of service. A special meeting considered successors Warren E. Adams of Quincy and Henry S. Burton of Hyde Park, but both likely declined. Commissioners adjourned decision until the next Tuesday for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Dedham
Chauncy C. Churchill
Norfolk County Commissioners
Warren E. Adams
Quincy
Henry S. Burton
Hyde Park
Fire commission warns of bogus widow aid swindle
Chairman Robert G. Fitch exposes two men aged about 50 and 40 who pose as fire department fundraisers. They circulate a paper allegedly endorsed by the fire commission and department head offering $100 and $50 respectively. The board asserts no firemen were killed last year and warns contributors were duped by audacious, unqualified swindlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Fitch
Board of Five Commissioners
Fire Commission
Remarkable Weather Triggers Winter Goods Sale at Macallar Parker
A prolonged spell of weather since last November leaves Macallar Parker & Co. with surplus winter goods at 400 Washington Street. A daily month long markdown sale in the boys department offers reductions up to one half the regular price on many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macallar, Parker & Co
Washington Street
Boys’ Department
Fire records report heavy losses in Waterbury and other cities
Fire damaged multiple blocks in Waterbury including Lamphear and Alvord stores and Whiting's block with losses estimated at 35000 to 45000 dollars. Hartford sees Pease's Hotel and nearby buildings burned with about 42000 dollars in property loss. Norwich elevator building fire caused five to six thousand dollars damage with stock insured at four thousand. Earlier, a second-hand clothing store fire caused ten thousand dollars damage from a kerosene lamp explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Lamphear & Alvord
Whiting’s
Camp and Lee Blocks
Apothecaries’ Hall
Variety Store
Belden’s Photographic Artery
Birch’s
Hartford
Pease
Cone
Arthur L. Worthen
Harriet D. Cone
Allen D. Pease
Myra L. Burr
Norwich
Norwich Malt Company
North Street
Rebecca Susan
Mrs Harrison's Shopping Tour Reaches Jersey City
Mrs Benjamin Harrison wife of the President elect arrived in Jersey City on the Chicago limited express at 6 52 tonight. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs McKee her daughter and son in law. They were driven to Gilsey House where they will stay during the shopping tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Jersey City
Chicago
The Boston Post Ad S and Editorial Promise 1889
The Boston Post presents itself as a growing New England daily regarded for fairness and decency. It highlights nonpartisan political reports, broad coverage including money markets and ship news, and a weekly post for one dollar a year with strong editorial and literary quality. Sample copies offered nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
New England
Taverner
Boston
Weekly Post
United States
Estate administration citation in Boston Probate Court
Jay B Crawford administrator seeks authority to compromise the claim of the estate of William T Guarde nier against John Guardenier. Citations require appearance at Boston Probate Court on February 11 1559 at ten o clock to show cause. Publication to occur weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with final notice two days before the hearing. Judge John W McKim signed January 15 1889. Elwah George Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay B. Crawford
William T. Guardenier
John Guardenier
Boston
Suffolk
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elwah George
Register
William I. Bowditch
Francis Babcock
Dedham
of Norfolk
George Waitt
Cowt
Jonathan Cobb
James M Mahal
Joan W. McKim
Slijah Glorge
Joseph C. Wnright
Windsor
Vermont
Joan W. McKrin
Elijah George
Executor Appointed for Michael Carey Estate in Boston
Nose is hereby given that the subscriber was been duly appointed executor of the will of MICHAEL CAREY late of Boston in Suffolk County deceased and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs All persons having demands against the estate are required to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to THOMAS GATELY Executor Boston Jan 10 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Samuel KE. Sewall
Melrose
Middlesex
Harriet W. Sewall
Michael Carey
Boston
Suffolk
Thomas Gately
Nees
Wiana Colburn
Albert
Otis
Also Mentioned on This Page
ODD Fellows’ Ball
First Regiment
Mechanics’ Hall
Railroad Matters
NEW Tariff Reform Club
Cliftondale
Kair
Universalists
Brookline Notes
Back Bay
State Street
Commonwealth OF Massachussetps
Hunt
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Oranges and Lemons
Steamship
Italia
Palermo
Boz
Valencia Oranges
Fruit Landing
Pier 2
South
Long Wharf
Bessarabia
Balance of Cargo
Snow & CO
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Warren Avenue
Stephen A. Deshon
Nathaniel M. Jewett
Suffolk Registry of
Pearl Avenue
Winthrop
Whitman and Breck
Wilbur H. Powers
Richards & CO
Commonwealth OF Massacht
Norfolk
Probate Couurt
Martha Babcock
Commonwealth OF Massachus
John Kelleher
Probgate Court
Ira J. Young
County of
Boaton
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