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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1888

Page

3

Spat in the House over Prohibition and Gas Inspectors Report

The House clashed as Worcester’s Mr Gile sought to table a statutory prohibition bill, then slapped Mr Quincy which he resented. The bill was taken from the table but not introduced, while a reference to committee followed. Quincy noted indifference to admission. The afternoon featured the State gas inspector’s annual report. In the Senate, a Nantasket Beach railroad lease proposal moved forward. Beverly Farms petition testimony concluded before town committee. adjournment set for next Tuesday. Boston Winthrop & Shore Railroad seeks harbor approval for Crystal Bay bridge.

Gile Worcester Quincy Senate Old Colony Nantasket Beach Beverly Farms

State gas inspector reports on meters and city gas standards

Charles W Hinman presented the annual gas inspectorate report noting 12046 meters examined with 11949 new or repaired, 93 reinspected and 28 too fast. Average error 0.0429 percent, 65 within limits, 8 against companies with 5.69 percent average area. Average suspected meter error 0.62 percent fast, largest error 10 percent. Gas rarely matches 10 percent carbonic oxide. Candle standard used. tests done away from works at irregular intervals. City averages 17.844 candle power across major towns and companies. several towns listed with values from 16.37 to 20.90. Legal minimum 15 candle power. inspector proposes 16 and fines for repeated failures. Various rule changes discussed including liquor license notices, auditing deadlines, compensation from license fees, and school/regulation measures. The assembly debated Mr Quincy’s prohibitory bill with party leaders and procedural exchanges.

Charles W. Hinman Boston Brookline Cambridge Charlestown Chelsea Dorchester East Boston Fall River Haverhill Holyoke Adams Arlington Athol Attleboro Beverly Brockton Chicopee Clinton Danvers Dedham Hasthampton Fitchburg Gloucester Pierce Watertown Whitcher Stoneham Colby Hovey Manning Worcester Suffolk Superior Court Griswold Greenfield Ferry Springfield Quincy Gile Lee Mr. Quincy Gracey Salem House Symonds

Legislature Rejects Bill While Admitting Order

In a heated session the House refused to admit the bill urged by Mr Quincey but adopted his order directing the liquor committee to inquire into the same measure. Debates cited courtesy partisan aims and the bill’s origin without a clear father or support from Mr Wadlin of Reading.

House Quincey Wadlin Reading Quincy Gile Worcester Communion of the Saints

Petitions and senate actions on reform, licenses, and bridges

A set of petitions is presented including State aid for Thomas Kelly, hotel watchman licensing reform by H B Williams and others, repeal of druggist licensing chapter 431 1887, reenactment of a repealed part of Chapter 100 Public Statutes, repeal of Chapter 127 1882 on juvenile offenders, and authorization for L M Sheldon to build a creek bridge. Orders adopt recommendations on holiday work in factories, permissive druggist licensing, senate conveniences, savings bank investments, corporate name changes, voter residence and poll tax rules, and removal of grade crossing wood. Glines reports Old Colony Nantasket Beach rail line to operate with winter exemptions. mortgage ratified and foreclosed. Copying records bill advanced under suspension.

Thomas Kelly H. B. Williams Isaac C. Howland O. A. Swift Springfield L.M. Sheldon Westport Howard Gleason Plymouth Attorney-General Howland Brstol Woodlands Glines Committee On Railroads Old Colony Railroad Nantasket Beach Albert V. Moors Sleeper Middlesex

Reading Strike Sparks Activist Card From Constitutional Defence Chief

Charles Burton of the Constitutional Defence Association of America denounces reports from Reading labor petitioners and criticizes the attorney general while urging constitutional remedies and separation of railroad and coal lands. Mayor Kenney receives Corbin's reply denying arbitration and praising workers' frugality amid unrest.

Philadelphia Charles Burton Constitutional Defence Association of America Commonwealth Harrisburg Reading Railroad Knights of Labor Reading Company Reading Penn Kenney Corbin Reading Councils

Narrow escape for Rev Phillips Brooks party in Philadelphia

The Rev Charles D Cooper the Rev William N McVickar and the Rev Dr Phillips Brooks of Boston with Miss McVickar escaped injury when their carriage was struck by a slowly moving engine at Gray's Ferry near the arsenal. The carriage was demolished and the driver injured. the trio and Miss McVickar remained unharmed, despite a massive wreck.

Phillips Brooks Philadelphia Charles D. Cooper William N. McVickar Boston Greenwich Street

Hull Yacht Club Race Dates Announced

Hull Yacht Club announces dates for its annual events with races and prizes set from June 23 pennant race to August 25 open race. The lineup includes a club cruise, two championships, cash prizes, and a ladies day. Championship sail-off date to be announced later.

Hull Yacht Club

Quaker Rolled Oats Praised For Nutty Breakfast Flavor

No other palatable dish can top the breakfast table than Quaker Rolled Oats. New drying processes enhance a rich nutty flavor highly pleasing to the taste.

Liberal Union Ladies Night at Young's Hotel Inspires Talk

Mrs Howe extols the religious element in human nature as Mr Stevens counters. Mrs Walton and Miss Brookings perform on violin. The Liberal Union Club hosts a mixed gathering with piano, readings, and a debate on religion, morality, and progress reflecting 19th century civic culture.

Mrs. Howe A. W. Stevens Liberal Union Club Young’s Hotel J. H. Wiggin Julia Ward Howe E. L. M. Walton Wiggin Mme. Dietrich Strong Mary C. Brookings Maine Massachusetts Miss Brookings Arshowe Emanuel Kant Moloch Tim Emmanuel God Flowe E. L. N. Walton Howe Eula Cleveland Benderson Libby Cushiny L. B. Fenderson Hedwig

Passengers list from Boston to Savannah and Liverpool sailings

A long roster lists passengers aboard steamer City of Macon from Boston to Savannah including Sylvio G Llis Ev Gilman and Lydia Clegg among others. Also crowded with Cunard liners Pa Vouiu from Boston to Liverpool Emerson Peabody Deakin and Commander Reed are named. The Dover NH funeral of the Hon Charles W Woodman was attended by Stratford County bar and leading state figures.

Boston Savannah City of Macon Sylvio G@ Llis EV Gilman Kv Grun Lydia Clegg Mr Estes Iil Heney EB Earle O Hwade A Higelos T Metnery Louisa ‘Thous Trafant Nancy Jones William Fleming M Wood Mudge Misa Heard Norwood Junie F Norwood Jjoston Liverpool Cunard New York Charley H Morgan J P W Yonner Charles W. Woodman Dover N. H Stratford County Bar State

SHIP NEWS NOTICE TO CAPTAINS AT BOSTON STATION

Observations dated January 27 at the U S Nal Station Boston record wind barometer and velocity with notes on air and weather. The Port of Boston listings show arrivals from New York Portland Gloucester and Havre Liverpool and cleared vessels including Pavonia Acacia and James Kitchen with several other small craft and tugs sailing or being stationed. conditions include light and gale warnings and notable Cape Cod passage.

Gen Whitney Jeurse New York I M Whitney Forest City Snowman Portland City of Gloucester Proctor Gloucester E&r Pavonia McKay Liverpool Alexander Martin Acacia Lohnes la Havre Ha Heway & Co I Io James Kitchen Brown Havana Charles Hunt Jennies Hall Hall Carde- Nas Kinsman & Co Coastwist Broark Elgin Robinson John G Hall & Co Bulgarian Wickesarre Port Johnsons Varkentine Jennie Sweeney Trinidad Lahaina Cardenas Eugene Hale Surinam Schs William Jones Hayti Billie S Derby Elizabeth DeHart Maggie Smith B W Woodside Thue Crestline St John Clara Clarita Frank Harrington Clark’s Cove Storm King Mary Whitridge Roger Drury Highland Light Cape Cod Winthrop Barkees

Boston Seaway Weather Strains Shipping Rates Reported

Severe weather over the past week buoyed by steady freight listings. Brig Alice sails from Boston to Brunswick under private terms, with ice, lumber, coal and other bulk cargoes tied to private terms or market rates amid a flurry of Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Norfolk and Charleston routes.

Boston Dan Alice Brunswick Guadaloupe Mark Dugery Buenos Se Ayres Rockport Baltimore Wiscasset Clark’s Cove Norfolk Fernandina Fla Annie E. Kranz New York Cardenas Charleston See Philadelphia Heston Schooer Newport News Kate Markee Perth Amboy Portsmouth St Croix Porto Rico Mary O’neill May Williams Hodgdon’s Mills Varuna Darien

Vineyard Haven Tug Sequin Tow Line Sagas To New York

At 26th street tug Seguin with Colby from Boston to tow barges Kodiak and Investigator to New York. Ships Engle Peck St John NB bound for New York. Several vessels to Nantucket Shoals were towed by tugs Novelty and Serum. Harbor reports severe weather, minimal fish receipts, and a frozen harbor hindering arrivals. A large Grand Banks fleet expected. Vesuvius and Christina I dere awaiting arrival for salt consignments. One missing captain connected to a Georges haddock fishery sale in Boston.

Vineyard Haven Seguin Colby Boston Kodiak Investigator New York Schs Engle, Peck St John Nantucket Shoals Novelty William Deming Calais Tordo Serum Hunter, Whiton Vinalhaven G W Hinds Iorbrook Calais South Dartmouth George ¢ Church Vesuvius Christina Trapani Richmond TJ Southard Robert J Edwards Fortune Bay John Nason Schoendragon Janes Stansfeld & Son Seattle Nelson Abbie F Morris St Pierre Mig Edward C Morris Essex

Sailed ships and routes from various ports in January

Shipping notices list vessels sailing from Antwerp Bristol Bremen and other ports in January. Entries include ship or bark names, owners or masters, and destinations such as New York Liverpool Manila and Glasgow. The report covers multiple nationalities and routes with dates Jan 20 to Jan 27.

Antwer Constance Tingley New York Ascension Anamba Menges Manila Liverpool Bristol Troop Parker Bremen Cornelius Ger Windhurst Rhein Lopser Dartmouth Margarita Ital Trapani Girgenti Arateus Doge Matteda Baltimore Caloric Pawnee James Boston H1ogo Lord of the Isles HAYRE Superbo Aus Matcovich Philadelphia Rouen London Sehs Embla Nor Enes St Johns Western Lass Miller Wagner Lund Charleston Lisbon Orsola Patuzzo Moville Ethiopia Wilson Glasgow Middlesborough Singer San Francisco Queenstown Newcastle Nsw Hyderabad Malcolm San Diego Rhine Florpaes City of Madras Halley Gloucester

Ship Alice Hunt Report of Sperm Oil Voyage

New Bedford dispatch notes aboard the ship Thomas Hunt Jasper of Stonington dated December 21 reports taking 35 barrels of sperm oil during passage from Fayal to Leneville.

New Bedford Thomas Hunt Jasper Stonington Fayal Leneville

Hydrographic warning on rocky patch near Bishop Shoal

Hydrographic office reports a rocky patch located 84? miles SE from Bishop and Clerks Shoal. Pilots aboard Vineyard raven 4.483 indicate only 174 feet of water over the patch at half tide, signaling a hazard to navigation.

Hydrographic Office Vineyard Raven Bishop and Clerks Shoal

Shipping notice of Avoca and Erie Maneon teams to ports

Vessel Avoca with Hatch and Philadelphia Dee 12 sails for Calcutta January 1 from lat 17 Beeya with Bark Farwell Kleip and Buenos Ayres for New York Dee 28 lat 34 after lot $40. Erie Maneon with Schultz and Campeache sails for New York January KB 96 off Highlands of New Jersey.

Avoca Hatch Philadelphia Calcutta Beeya

Vessel Collisions Reported Near Cape Henlopen

London dispatch notes Bark Valona and the D and E Ke dence in distress after collisions. Andrew Poe from Savannah reported on December 29 under lat 36 X, lon 64 W. Both vessels abandoned and dismasted with bows smashed, earlier details misreported.

London Andrew Poe Savannah New York Cape Henlopen

Wreck Reports and Maritime Update Across Several Ports

Multiple ship incidents and weather notes from across the Atlantic and North American coasts. Bark Lizzie Perry wreck near South Point Lighthouse with 27 crew, two survivors reached a rescuing ship after 20 days at sea. Forest Belle anchored off Halifax reefed during gale, likely total loss. Manhatten from Mexico and Havana rode heavy gales. crew from Gussie Bishop rescued. Various other vessels report damage, arrivals, and salvage efforts. ice obstructs navigation in New York and Baltimore areas. Despatches cover ports from Barbados to Providence and St John, NB.

Barbados Lizzie Perry South Point Alfred Watts Halifax Lunenoure Sch Forest Belle Sydney L Young Lunenburg Manila Fleury Sanford Cebu Charleston Mabel Darling Nassau Wilmington Providence Walker Armington Rockland Newport Baltimore Vineyard Haven Mass Squash Meadow Shoal Herald Novell Nantucket Shoals Woodward Abraham Boston Ug Herald Hyannis Charles Sears Alien Lubee New York Victoria Guardian Port Hadiock Provincetown Addison Center Gloucester Joseph Matthews Essex Grand Bank Alexandre Line Manhattan Mexico Havana Flatteras Delaware Gussie Bishop Colorado Sehman Antonio Strathairly Genoa St Michaels Mark Adda J Bonner Rio Janeiro Hatteras Sir Lawrences N McKenzie Aspinwall London Vorwarts Forsmann Bremen Lealing Bridgewater Allen St John Liverpool Kate Sandon Kamehameha Normanvik Mortensen Philadelphia Gibraltar Salisbury Wilbur Gots New Jersey Patapsco Chesapeake Bay Elwood Annapolis Korfolk Lena Breed Ireland Atlantic City Seeh Arabella Flairfax Wit Buck Dorchester J Ai Lapton Iarvey New Brunswick Sit Augustine Fla Virginia Lee Hickman Powell St Augustine Bar Tog Ellis Paris Dunkirk Annie M Law Boothbay Gayton Boaton

Icebound Weybosset crew rescued as gale eases in late January

Vessels face freezing conditions along the Atlantic coast. Weybosset and nine others freed from ice near Pollock Rip as tug Morse tows three masted ships. Storm King and barge pass west at sunset. Harbor freezes and many schooners lie immobile. US cutter Gallatin aids nearby vessels.

Beaufort Madura Liverpool Baley's Gel Palatka Chaples New York Chatham Morse Pollock Rip Storm King Barge Charleston Harold Feeder Lena Swift Jamaica Matheson Baraeva Leonardo Cafiero Girgenti Dutch Island Harbor West Bay Wickford Light Fortress Monroe Acacia Kennedy Prince Edward Island Baltimore Galveston Gaveston Chater Newport Esch Nellie Sawyer Arsy Philadelphia Maritana Isvemen Charles Wolston Hinckley Providence Kview Hall Hall Pensacola Countess Pioneer Godfrey Great Yarmouth Mary Sprague Poland Pascagoula Georgetown Geo R Cong Vineyard Haven Steamer Novelty Stearns Bay State Ciyamix Point Gammon Verbena Jacksonville Nettie Langdon Bagley Brooxxe Rakes Tail Jeanie G Pillsbury Wall Rockland Seminole Asemble Fort George Tawes Hattie Barbour Gukey Barbados Augusta Neilson Propitieus Kemp Annie L Henderson Henderson Antwerp Jerome Crimp Para Lake Superior Hiewart Eider Bazer Bremen Julia Albera Hamburg la Bourgogne Franquel Havre Liberta Danielson San Juan Barraconta Hubbard Windward Islands Barks Arabs Zanzibar Justine Hungersoll Petersen Havana Ro Lyman Pinkham J.uenos Ayres Harry Aubrey Tobin Macoris Victoria Sliammond St Kerre Eastern Star Hammond Point-a-litre Eugenie Munro Pelotas Swis W Il Wotherston Chase Asinwall Amanda Albury Nassau Kondo Somerville St John Anna B Liutcheson Zelalt St Thomas Algoard Australia Eleanora Sara W Lawrence Norfolk New Orleans Corona Wittenberg Shields Lizzie Henderson Tava Cienred Schs Chase Sinnicksen Wilkes Bertie & Maud Phillips Jordan’s Creek Bele Barks Nicholson Montevideo Dan Demerara Jesse W Starr Warren Raffaelina Zambino Genoa Walbors Lough Grangemouth Portland Estella Sheepscot River Boston Sinontown Cove Belknap Port Royal Cambala United Kingdom LPHTA Berks Adams Salem Parthian Lancaster Delaware Rigi Zophi Sch T A John O’gaunt Grazelaer Agept Ayrshire Miller Glasgow East Croft Rimmer Cardiff Oriente Kitchen Bisagna Oltoline Wernstrom Furrard Inlet Melbourne Ieaking Pietro U Elizabeth Colcord Bantigo Ferrer Cienfuegos Joseph Wilde Bellatty Romanby Barcelona Amaranth Corunna James Waples Ponder Chames H Gordon Gate City Lizzie Dewey Gladstone St Johus Arat Tybee Ambassador Sampson Buenos Ayres Wese Point Harveston

Sailed ships and arrivals across global ports end of January

Record of vessels in port and sailing orders from ASPINWALL to YOKOHAMA listing ships, bark and brig movements with origins and destinations such as AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK, BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA, S Jamaica, and57 more entries including dates Jan 3 to Jan 26 with vessels like Colon, Marianne Notte bahn, Lida Powler, Aguan, Maud Briggs, Red Rose, Caesar, Noel, Sirian Star, Samuel Skoffield, Minnie Abbe, Manitoba, Sarnia, Saratoga, Hagworth, and Belgic.

Aspinwall Colon New York Amsterdam Marianne Nottebahn Nugent Basse Lerre Lida Powler Higgins Belize Aguan Central America Hunterman Barbados Maud Briggs Youngs Fernandina Red Rose St Vincent CVI Caesar Lindqvist Cuba Bordeaua Bygdo Uweuschen Louise Michaelsen Bremen Hermann Vahland Philadelphia Cardenas Euskaro Luz’ Arraga Delaware Cieneu Lgos GK Hatch Conlon Robert Roff Minatitian Corunna Noel Knowlton R . Cardiff Sirian Star Askin Belfast Calcutta Samuel Skoffield Bishop Demerara Ln WN He Clements Crowell Johanna Meyer Christiansand Hamburg Ponsoil Parkham Charleston Havana Saratoga Curtis Sarah A Staples Gay Pensacola Gertrude Abbott Champion Morgan New Orleans Nancy Smith Hodgkinson Matanzas Canute Arazer Emanude Scotto Aw Sable Lock Niagara Kingston Leon S. Swift Harris Mage Pon Villala Thompson Astoria Gravesend Salerno Lucia Julia Blake Peticoson Newark Liverpool Mersey Arabic Moran? Bay M B Miller Dyer Maggie Browne Davies Boston Carrie & Long Park Moodyville Sagua Procida Bannam Louise Adelaide Orr John Chautauquan Millberry Tuspan Dan Carrie Bailey, Welch Aspinwall Tampico Port Lizzie S James Johinson Royal Roads Don Adolfo Et Ensenada Craig Whinnie Bradford Coronel Wira Cruz City of Columbia Yokoyama Belgic Walker Hong Kong Francisco

Marine Notes from Boston and Cape Cod Storm Reports

Bark Harriet S Jackson from Boston arrived Barbados January 7 with foremast lost and struck by a whirlwind December 29 latitude 32 January 62, reports of wreckage including lathes shingles and planks near Georges. Bark C5 iuahnelt from Brunswick journals a Buenos Ayres voyage经历 hurricane events December 2 and December 7 with deck damage and loss of lumber overboard and cargo shifts.

Marine Notes Boston Jackson Barbados Sir John H McManus Georges Waltham Cape Cod AR Lente Iuahnelt Brunswick Buenos Ayres Dee 2 Sie Dee 7 Ese

Maritime Movement Report from Baltimore and Brunswick

The record lists vessels cleared or sailing from Baltimore and Brunswick on specified dates. It notes steamer Decanus H Miller and vessel Maryland among arrivals and departures, with other steamers and brigs bound for Havana Belfast Port Antonio and Bristol, including details of pilots and origins.

Braltimore

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