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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1888

Page

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Copyright Bill Deepens Senate Tug Of War In July Despatch

Washington reports General Collins aims to fix December 5 for floor consideration of the international copyright bill. Judge Rogers of Arkansas objects, stalling the move. Collins and Breckinridge vow to press the measure in this and next sessions. Also covered are Pacific railroads funding, fisheries treaty timing, and a Port of Detroit note, with Lamont recounting a trip and a Marion report on Mrs Cleveland.

Rogers Arkansas Collins Breckinridge Committee On Rules Union Pacific Senate Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads House Adams Storey Rye New York Chandler Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey City Dan Lamont Don M. Dickinson Smith M. Weed Port Magone Beattie Daniel Lamont Fire Island Sound Block Island Whitestone L. I Long Branch Seabright Ideal Wilde Don Dickinson Washington Marion Mrs. Gilder Robert W. Johnson Century Royal Ryder Allie Joseph Jefferson Pittsfield Lynn Lasters

Commission Bill sparks bitter debate over judges and scope

British House of Commons debates a bill to probe charges against Parnell and the National League. The panel considers increasing the commission to five judges, with officers including Hannen Day and Smith. Critics argue over impartiality and the inclusion of evidence abroad, while supporters defend nonpolitical appointment and necessary power to investigate murder and violence.

Sexton Mr. Sexton Mr. Matthews New York Australia Justice Day Belfast Anderson Parnell England Ist London Patrick Ford America Mr. Labouchere Liverpool R. Labouchere Parnellites Balfour Barr An Fenglish Mitchels Mandeville Ireland O'Kelly Smith Hannen Day Labouchere Justice Way T. P.o’connor Goschen John Morley Torquemada Pasnell Morley Viscount Wolmer Adams Gladstone Justice Smith Mr. Gladstone Orangemen Davy House of Commons William Vernon Harcourt Clarke Sir William Times R. T. Reid Matthews Reid T. P. O’connor O’ Donovan Rossa O’connor Sergeant Parry Mr. Chamberlain Judas” Chamberlain Chamberlain I. P. O’connor

Guest of Montreal hotel guest found dead with bullet hole

A man registered as Mr. Lee from Plymouth, Massachusetts, was found dead in his room at a Montreal hotel with a bullet hole in his head. The report notes no further details on motive or suspects at this time.

Skeena River Montreal Lee Plymouth Mass Baltimore Bergen

Late Ship News From New York July 30 1887

Arrivals include steamers City of Athens Havana Werra Kemen Canaris Hamburg Ibe Port Spain and others with numerous barks and schooners listed for Havana Sagua Stettin and Sagua routes. Afloat lumber shipments to Chandler Publoid Neelie Bruce Prudent St John and other consignments. Sailed vessels include Black Prince for Progreso Alice for Hamburg and Teresa La Vice for Oran with several ships cleared for Carthagena and Liverpool.

New York City of Ateo Havana Werra Kemen Canaiis Hamburg EU ‘Ibe Port Spain Maria Louisa Charles Luling Stettin James B. ‘Talbot J. Desert Jennie Hail Sagua Oliver Dyer Sucoobert Russ River Herbert P. Rogers Edith T. Gandy Gardiner Delaware A. J. Fabens DA. Pe Black Prince Progreso Alice Teresa la Vice Oran Salacca Blaye Alene Lieders Carthagena Nevada Cushing Liverpool Alici Aldarnez Pomona Legoe Montego Bay Falls of Afton McGarrity Calcuta James B. Jordan Bickmore Belfast Irc J. W. Race Benjamin Nantucket Rob & Harry Brown Yarmouth

Maritime Vessel Movements From July Listings

A Boston dated log notes ships including Manitoban Glasgow bound, Menarel from Philadelphia to Rouen, and Poeranian Montreal to London. Other entries record Glenshiel from Malta to New York, Iberia from New York to Aden, Republic from New York to Liverpool, and State of Nevada from York to points in New York, among numerous port calls and routes.

Boston Manitoban Glasgow Prawle Point Menarel Philadelphia Rouen Isle of Wight Poeranian Montreal London Greenock Carthaginian Baltimore Mineola Carthagena Ardanach Bara Oa New York Burnly St Croix Paula Harburg Liverpool Professor New Orleans Alava Holland Malta Glenshiel China Japan Port Said Iberia Aden Queenstown Republic Virginian Kremen Fulda Pavonia Dover Waesland Antwerp Wenepee State of Nevada City of Atlanta Hayvana Werra Bremen Cassius Hamburg

Grave Life Insurance Ad by National Life Insurance OG

The notice promotes Life Insurance information from National Life Insurance offering guidance through agent A Phelps at 153 Level Kosten. The ad highlights policy options and emphasizes securing financial protection for beneficiaries.

OG. Jas T. Vice. Phelps Agt Lev Kosten

France and Britain push arbitration pact aims in Paris meeting

London July 30 William Cremer M P says reports on M Goblets arbitration speech were incorrect. He met with French officials and explained the English deputation to America finding strong US support for a Franco American treaty. One hundred twenty deputies signed the peace memorial. a Paris October 22 gathering to back Franco English and American arbitration is planned with Clemenceau backing the move.

London William Randall Cremer M.P Paris M. Goblet Cremer Foreign Office Chamber of Deputies MM. Yves-Guyot Frederic Pussy Gaillard Barodet Siegfried Lalande Lyonnais Montaut M. Clemenceau

Visiting the Danes At Dragor From Compiled Report

The German and Danish squadrons met near Dragor at 9 am. King Christian and Crown Prince Frederick boarded the Hohenzollern to greet Emperor William. The imperial party visited the Danish yacht and the exhibition, with a Prussian anthem salute. A banquet followed and William departs tomorrow morning.

Copenhagen Dragor Christian Denmark Frederick Hohenzollern Emperor William William Mperor William

World traveler plans Berlin visit with royal audience

The article notes a prominent figure heading to Berlin and arranging a meeting with Prince Bismarck early next week, signaling a high level diplomatic itinerary and potential royal accord.

Berlin Prince Bismarck

Striking Navvies at Paris Try to Stop Laborers

Paris July 30 bands of striking navvies attempted to stop laborers at work in the yards. Police and troops guarded the yards as military detachments occupied suburbs. A meeting of 4000 navvies resolved to protest to Premier Froquet against troop use and blamed the police for clashes.

Paris Froquet

O'Brien Wins Libel Suit in Cork Verdict

William O'Brien wins libel damages of 100 pounds from the Cork Constitution, seeking 5000. He departs Cork for Dublin amid cheering crowds and calls the verdict a death blow to Par­nellism and crime. Clare tenants plan to settle rents, likely ending evictions. Major McHugh of Sligo convicted for publishing boycotting notices, four months' imprisonment.

William O’brien Cork County Clare Major McHugh Sligo The Sligo Champion

Hewitt weighs three of four picks for aqueduct board

Mayor Hewitt told a Carpenters and Masons Union delegation he has chosen the engineer builder and lawyer for the Aqueduct Commission and is still seeking a business man. General Newton remained on the panel after a City Hall meeting. Comptroller Myers notes John T Agnew and Colonel Hain are under consideration. Hewitt rejected Mr Fish’s resignation, saying it cannot be accepted and the Governor must act.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Manchester by-the-Sea Shakspere Masconomo Actors’ Fund Monument Fund Boston Lodge of the Order of Elks Cyrus A. Bartol A. L. Coolidge George B. McClellan Hen Lee Thorndike Sewall Gordon Dexter Rynaarker Franklin Haven J. A. Boardman Rantoul R. H. Dana T. d. Coola Sargent L. Sprague T. Kidder John Gilbert J Bremer Richard Stone al Watts R. Byram N. C. Goodwin S. Worge F. Floyd George Putnam Romeo Juliet Hamlet Theseus Duke of Athens Europe Hermia Demetrius Lysander Helena New York Hewitt Carpenters, Builders and Masons’ Union William Klein Newton Richfield Springs Colonel Bliss Myers John T., Agnew Hain

Chleboun Discharged in Chcago Courtroom Action

Frank Chleboun accompanied by Inspector Bonfield appeared before Justice Lyon seeking bond forfeiture relief. The armory charge was dismissed for want of prosecution and both men left the court. a capias remains for Chleboun on the grand jury indictment. In Aurora the preliminary hearing for dynamite conspirators Bauereisen Goding and Koegel ended with the defendants held to the October grand jury and bail released.

Chcaco Frank Chleboun Bonfield Lyon Chleboun Capias Aurora

Tom Reed Ambition Sparks Maine Senate Chance

In Porria Anp Maine July 30 reports say wire-pullers in the first district plot to block Thomas B Reed from succeeding Senator Frye. The Portland Advertiser exposes the scheme and Seiders withdraws after being told Fogg and Libby would oppose him. Reed may be used as a candidate for 1889 Senate if not fully blocked.

Hinoton Indiana Porter Harrison United States Senate Judge Porter Colonel Matson Congress Cleveland Washington Gilder Marion Maine Tom” Reed Senator Frye Sheridan Philadelphias Washingtons Indianapolis Pittsburgs Manchesters Lowells Revere Beach Nahant Patrick Fitzpatrick Woburn Harry Morris PorriaAnp Frye Seiders Dow State Committee Reed Blaine

Troy firm O Boutwell & Son seeks extended to pay debts

Creditors of O Boutwell & Son of Troy heard a statement of assets and liabilities showing assets of 259 675 42 and liabilities of 106 571 13. The largest claim is 12 000. Bank of New York holds a 50 000 mortgage. They propose paying one third in nine months one third in twelve and one third in fifteen. Creditors voted to accept the plan and named E J Bliss of Albany as adviser to work with the firm for the creditors.

Appany O. Boutwell & Son of Troy E. J. Bliss New York Albany Boston Mr. Bliss of

Bold bond robbery in Albany shocks city

Albany July 30 One of the boldest robberies in the city occurred at the corner of State and James streets. P K Dedrick of an Albany agricultural implement firm misplaced a package of ten Equitable Mortgage Company bonds worth $1000 each on a buggy seat. A man shouted about the horse, then seized the bonds and fled. Police quickly pursued, arresting a man in Troy on suspicion of complicity.

Albany N. Y SpeciaAt State and James Streets P. K. Dedrick Mechanics and Farmers’ Bank Equitable Mortgage Company of Kansas City James Street Doc Dedrick Willard Troy

Railroad Accident Near Round Grove Injures Several

The Q train from Quincy to Kansas City collided with side-tracked box cars at Round Grove station fifty-five miles from Quincy. Mail and baggage cars were badly wrecked. the engineer and fireman severely injured. Regular Western trains halted. Officials offered few details.

Quincy

Extradition Hearing for Bergen At Montfest Court

Detective Ham of Baltimore filed papers for Bergen extradition. Bergen appeared before Judge Church with Guerin defending, and St Pierre for the prosecution. Bergen refused to waive proceedings, claiming Guerin deserted him over funds, and Canadian authorities will not surrender him until extradition laws are met.

Montfest Que Ham Baltimore Bergen Church Guerin Pitcher Case Fame St. Pierre

Weather Indications for New England and New York

Washington reports thirty six hours of fair weather for New England and eastern New York with slightly warmer temperatures and southwest winds.

Washington New England New York

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