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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1889
Page
2
The auction features trotting family saddle and gentlemen's road horses carefully tested in the city over two months. The seller guarantees soundness and superior character and invites veterinary inspection before and during the sale. Horses will be exhibited Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29.
The Senate considers amendments to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Supporters press for renaming envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary as ambassadors, arguing for higher rank and dignity. opponents warn it risks aristocratic excess and could damage republican principles. The session adjourns after debate without a vote.
Discussion centers on Alaska issues as Mr McComas pushes for school funding and resource analysis. The House debates Alaska education, fisheries protection, and Behring Sea seal issues while approving a 250000 irrigation study and increasing Springfield arsenal repairs to 15000. The day ends with adjournment.
A drip pipe at the Northampton Gas Company works cracked and released gas which exploded blowing out the front of a story and a half brick building. The roof and inner partition were demolished and the building caught fire but the flames were quickly put out. The works are shut down with enough gas for two days on hand.
Washington Jan 28 The electoral messengers from most states have filed certificates of the electors meeting. Florida’s messenger may arrive after the deadline but Florida’s vote will still be counted. Texas messenger made two trips. one certificate was rejected for informality. United States pays mileage for one trip. Colorado Kansas and Alabama vouchers await February 18 vote counting.
Philadelphia Jan 28 The Supreme Court discharged John W Keely motor innovator from custody after contempt findings. The Court of Common Pleas had ordered him to explain his motor to court appointed experts, but Judge Payson ruled the order premature and that the case was not fairly at issue.
In Worcester on January 28, Ross beat Dufur four to three in a two-style match. One hour collar and elbow and one hour catch as catch can determined the score. Ross was thrown three times in collar and elbow. Dufur down four times in catch as catch can. The final fall came within two minutes of time. Stakes were $200 a side and Ross showed notable temper.
The Episcopalian Club marked its first anniversary at the Vendome with a dinner and business meeting. Officers were elected led by President George C. Shattuck. a plan for a church house and conferences on lay leadership were proposed. Speakers included Dr. Samuel Eliot and Prof. William Lawrence discussing church schools and training for life.
The fourth Old South lecture by Sylvester Baxter reviews Berlin municipal government under Prussian reforms. It notes universal suffrage in the empire with tax based voting in cities, a 126 member assembly representing 326 wards, and leaders like Virchow and Gneist shaping civic life. Public spirit grows as officials published detailed accounts and citizens participate.
A morning blaze leveled the Grand Opera House and adjoining post office in Duluth, causing extensive losses. Five stores and many tenants were displaced. no injuries reported though a state senator was found dazed on a disrupted floor. Losses exceed two hundred thousand dollars with the building valued at seventy thousand dollars insured.
Harper's February issue features a Ruskin portrait frontispiece and a Waldstein essay arguing Ruskin awakens moral sense as well as artistic sense. It also includes Verestchagin’s A Russian Village sketch and Bjornson’s Norway essay with illustrations, plus reviews of Haetel Drouot, bulb gardens indoors, and critical pieces by Curtis and Howells.
The Brookline selectmen held a hearing in Town Hall on extending Station street a private way to Kent street. Proponents including George Hale William Mannatt Clement Fay and C S Chamberlain argued the extension serves public convenience. Plans and bids will be sought and reported at the next town meeting.
The Somerville school committee appointed Bingham Cahill Carr and Hemenway to the physical training committee. Superintendent Meloney will take a two week February leave to visit Springfield Worcester and Washington on city business. A report on kindergarten was read and two prants were purchased for schools. Miss Nellie E Ham and Mr Harry B Gerrish were married at 17 Myrtle Street East Somerville officiated by Rev William A Smith. A reception followed. the couple will reside on George Street after a tour to New York.
At an adjourned city council meeting Mayor Porter proposed nine constables to serve civil writs without pay. Nominated were Henry H. Faxon Joseph W. Kelley Samuel B. Turner Joseph T. French Nathan G. Glover Charles Hall William F. Powers James P. Edgerton G. O. Langley N. B. Furnald J. W. Hayden.
At a special town meeting in Abbott's Hall Marblehead voted to adopt a defined fire limit around the burned district and to require construction of arson within the limit to use brick or stone. The article on contracting with Marblehead Water Company for five years was referred to the water commissioners and board of selectmen.
Samuel Hatch & Co. Auctioneers announce a mortgagee sale of a Boston property. Alfred A. Marcus mortgaged to Emelyn Story on March 1, 1887. Property described as Edgers Place area, with 2273 square feet, to be sold February 21, 1889 at noon for $100 cash, to Emelyn Story as Mortgagee.
A. W. Davis lists twenty five lots of Morgan and Hambletonian road and sleigh horses. The sale, led by Mr. C. W. Clapp, runs at 10 o'clock on January 30 with horses ranging from 6 to 7 years old, heights 15 to 16 hands, weights 700 to 2300 pounds, and speeds from 10 to 12 miles an hour. Buyers may view Nos. 80, 82 and 61 Northampton street Monday and Tuesday. sale on Wednesday.
Listings for real and personal property sales by Albert Howe & Co of Brighton and Boston. Weekly horse and carriage sales every Wednesday at Brighton Salesroom. Private sales include farm carts hay wagons carriages and harness. Residence listed as 159 Warren Avenue Boston.
Absolute sale by W. P. Balch Live Stock Agency features 26 named horses plus others, all acclimated private stock ready for immediate use. Exhibitions set for Monday and Tuesday. Horses include Sancho, Bim &Ilos, Pontes, Chub, Prince, Ray, Napoleon, Monarch, Emperor, Emily Fearnaught, King Brino, Behn E, Wattie Lee, Dick, Duke, Rose Gay, Tornado, Kentucky coupé family horse, Morris, Wilton Girl, Col. Gray, Annie Watson, Fancy, Dixon, Stay Share, King, with varied speeds and harness qualities.
Horatio Harris and Company, auctioneers and commission merchants, located at 227 State Street, conduct sales and handle consignments for local and regional clients. The firm offers auction services and brokerage for various goods and merchandise.
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