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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1888

Page

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Secrets of the Senate fisheries treaty debate

The executive journal on the fisheries treaty to be printed in the Record shows Senator Hoar moving the open doors consideration, with Sherman, Pawes, and Teller voting in favor of the resolution that followed an adverse committee report. The resolution was defeated 4 to 1.

Washington Executive Journal Senate Hoar Sherman Pawes and Teller Committee On Foreign Relations

London May 31 Sailed for Montreal and New York

London reports several steamers sailing today including Sarmatian to Montreal Aller to New York Polynesis to New York and Brooklyn City to New York while Halifax notes Sardinian will be towed to Montreal by Newfoundland and Acadian likely Saturday evening. New York also lists sailings to Glasgow Hamburg Windward Islands Montego Bay Haracoa and Shanghai.

London Sarmatian Liverpool Montreal Aller Southampton New York Polynesis Hamburg Brooklyn City Swansea Hawifax N. S Newfoundland State of Pennsylvania Glasgow Hammonia Barracouta Windward Islands Ldith Godden Montego Bay Yudun Haracoa John E Sayre Shanghai Mark Maria Canary Islands

Cromwell line steamships notice to passengers and shippers

The Cromwell line announces its long standing service with sailings from the North River and invites Boston travelers and freight shippers to consult agent J N Magna at 8306 Washington Street for passages or information. The list includes ports and dates across May with vessels such as Santiago Wieland Nevada Assyrian and others sailing to and from New York London Hamburg Bremen and Montreal.

Boston Santiago Hull Baltimore Virate Port Antonio New York Wieland Hamburg Ptolemy Santos Philadelphia Sandinavian Glasgow Erin Isle of Wigil Minister Maybach Kremen Scilly Maryland London Fastnet Nevada Liverpool Dover Polaria Norfolk Gibraltar Iniziativa Mediterranean Ghent Brahe Pensacola Moxart Italy St Ronans Assyrian Montreal Leith Critic Father Point Lake Nepigon Livers Havana Panama Colina San Francisco Acapulco Southampton Ems Bremen Saale Do Yarde Strate Barnmoor Bristol Xeter France Gonnon Scilly Islands Newark Queenstown Germanic Malin Head Herschel Oxenholme Cromwell, Line Cromwell North River J N. Magna Washington Street

Eminent Specialists Called To Sheridan Bedside In Prolonged Illness

Washington May 31. General Sheridan remains gravely ill from heart trouble with recurrent attacks. Dr Lincoln Dr Pepper and other specialists are en route or present, as edema and breathing difficulties worsen. officials state chances of recovery are slim while the public watches with mounting anxiety.

Washington Sredan Sheridan O'Reilly Lincoln Blunt

Submarine Cable Plan Ties Canada to Australia

Ottawa reports Britain moves to establish a Canadian Australian conference to promote intimate commerce. A Pacific survey will map a three year route for mail steamers and a submarine cable from British Columbia to Australia via New Zealand Fiji and the Canadian Pacific line. Imperial authorities, Lords of Admiralty, and Admiral Fairfax back the project.

Ottawa Ont Sanford Fleming C.M.G Standard Time Lord Lansdowne Canada London Pacific Coast Pacific British Columbia Australia Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty H. M. S. Equeria Admiral Fairfax New Zealand Fiji Canadian Pacific Railway England Montreal Vancouver

Bulletin on General Sheridan's Condition During Night

At 7 30 there was a slight improvement in General Sheridan's condition this afternoon with doctors in consultation. By 10 p m he had another severe attack and recovered imperfectly, causing great apprehension. By 11 30 p m his condition was unimproved and no change since the last bulletin was noted. June 1 1 30 am there was no change. Drs Byrne and Yarrow in charge. reports of slow sinking circulated unofficially. At 3 a m he had another slight coughing attack. otherwise he dozes and shows fatigue. No immediate danger expected. telegram to awaken none until 4 30. bulletin not expected before 5.

General Sheridan

Papal consistory to preconize new bishops

Rome May 31 A papal consistory will be held tomorrow to preconize the new Bishop of Birmingham the Assistant Bishop of Newcastle and the Bishops of Raphoe Achonry Kilmore Vancouver and St Paul Minn Also Ullathorne resigning Birmingham will be preconized Bishop of Gabasa in partibus PARIS May 31 M Goblet will announce Austria assures France no malevolent intent in Von Tisza speech London June 1 Mr Bright weak at rest Epsom races Merry Andrew Neapolis Scene Shifter Gervas Tib etc May 31 Emperor of Brazil to Aix les Baines Saturday

Rome Birmingham Newcastle Raphoe Achonry Kilmore Vancouver St. Paul, Minn William Bernard Ullathorne Gabasa Partibus Paris Neapolis Scene Shifter Gervas Tib Mian Brazil Aix-les-baines Saturaye

Paige expands offices for fire insurance business

Fire insurance is not a merchantable article but John C. Paige distributes it wholesale and retail. His offices at 20 Kilby Street have been extended threefold due to strong public demand for his services.

John C. Paige Kilby Street

Educating the Indians Debate at White House on English-Only Policy

The Rev. Dr. Hirick Johnson and Rev. Dr. L. Thompson meet President to seek modification of Commissioner Atkins order forcing English teaching in Indian schools. The policy, credited with closing many mission schools, is challenged as too sweeping. The article also lists various tariff rate changes on licorice products, glass, steel sinks, iron ox steel, screws, wood, rice, bags, carpets, and india rubber products.

Washington Lordon Hirick Johnson Chicago L. Thompson Kansas City White House General Assembly Philadelphia Atkins Lst India

Fleming Nominated Governor on Fortieth Ballot in Florida

At St Augustine on May 31 Frank P Fleming of Jacksonville won the Democratic State convention nomination for Governor on the fortieth ballot after a two day contest. The nomination was made unanimous amid strong enthusiasm. Fleming, a Florida native and leading lawyer, gains the party nod. In Raveran North Carolina the convention reconvened at 10 am after adjourning at 2 am without a Governor result. On the twenty third ballot D G Fowle was named for Governor and Charles M Stedman was chosen for Lieutenant Governor. The platform urges tax cuts to eliminate the Treasury surplus, abolishes the internal revenue system, supports educational use of federal funds through state channels, denounces Republican sectional schemes, opposes monopolies and trusts, and backs President Cleveland for reelection.

St. Augustine Fla Frank P. Fleming Jacksonville Captain Fleming Florida Raveran N. C D. G. Fowle Charles M. Stedman Internal Revenue South Federal Treasury Republican Party Congress Cleveland

Want Blaine's Mantle Broad-Shouldered Politicians Weigh In

Washington May 31. Political friends of Mr. Blaine plan a New York meeting to decide who shall wear his mantle in the coming campaign. Some Blaine lieutenants favor other candidates, including Senator Frank Hiscock of New York, while Alger boosters count on a strong first-ballot surge. Senate actions include Fuller nomination and Dunlevy charges, with department guidance on sugar duty refunds and a May debt drop of 84 million and 12 million paid in pensions.

Washington Blaine New York J. C. Burrows Michigan Burrows Frank Hiscock Congress Phelps Mr. Hiscock Hiscock Sherman Alger Senate Judiciary Committee Fuller Judge Dunlevy Chicago Edmunds United States Supreme Court Iinally Dunlevy Josiah Forsyth Judiciary Committee Senate South Park

Proposed tariff changes stir debate over Indian schools aid

Washington May 31 official statement shows Democratic House caucus amendments to the tariff bill include removals and additions to the free list such as jute for grain and gelatine while other items like bone black and plaster of Paris are dropped. The note details language about Indian schools and English instruction, with the President signaling possible compliance and Civil Service Commissioner Oberly as potential superintendent. A tailor ad fragment appears at the end.

Washington Democratic House Caucus Paris Presbyterian Church Johnson Civil Service Oberly

Papal Rescript Spurs Kerry Farmers to Buy Turf

One hundred farmers in Ahabeg, county Kerry, bought turf from Landlord Hussey's bog after the papal rescript. Irish bishops issued an address saying the Pope's decree concerns morals only, not politics, and urged reverence for the Pope while supporting the national movement. United Ireland praises the declaration.

Dupin Hussey Ahabeg County Kerry League United Ireland

Yale Faculty Allows Ball Games With Limits After Celebration

New Haven Conn May 31 The Yale faculty after debate votes to permit the remaining ball games with the condition that any further demonstrations will trigger a peremptory ban on all athletic contests. Prominent athletes are named as college police to keep students within proper limits.

New Havin Conn Yale Harvard

Aggressive Blaine Men Seek Second Choice in Maine Delegates

Maine Republican delegates at the national convention discuss second choices after Blaine. W. S. Tobey backs Depew, George A. Wilson favors Depew or Gresham, K. B. Shepherd supports Depew and Harrison, Charles A. Brown backs Depew, and others hint at Frye or Boutelle. Delegates remain divided, with strategic moves anticipated at Chicago and possible shifts if Frye returns to Maine. Rumors link Blaine to the Senate and a potential Secretary of State post if he wins the presidency, fueling intra party maneuvering.

Porriano Maine Blaine Tobey Depew George A. Wilson Gresham K. B. Shepherd Harrison Charles A. Brown Manley Frye Bangor Boutelle Alison Chicago Senate Reed

Prohibition National Convention Opens in Indianapolis

The Prohibition national convention opened with song and prayer in Indianapolis. Rules limited speeches, votes to delegates by state, and allowed only one nominating speech per state. Voluntary contributions followed, with large sums from Sturtevant, McDonald, Wheeler, and a priest from St Pauls. Brooks of Missouri nominated for vice president and J A Brooks was acclaimed for president. The platform favored liquor prohibition, woman suffrage, tariff reform, civil service, and other reforms, with strong opposition to trusts and immigration.

Indianapolis Ind Committee On Rules Committee On Finance National Committee J. G. Evans Ilinois F. Sturtevant Boston R. H. McDonald California A. W. Wheeler Chicago Sturtevant Dickie St. Pauli Father Mahoney Clinton K. Fisk John A. Brooks Missouri General Fisk Fisk Kansas City G. C. Christian Bennett Kansas Sam Small Georgia J.A. Brooks Brooks John M. Olin Wisconsin

Unitarian Festival Crowns Anniversary Week With Elite Audience

The Unitarian festival in Music Hall concluded anniversary week with Baldwin's Orchestra and about 1000 adherents present. A platform of distinguished clergymen and lay leaders included Governors Ames and other notable figures, amid eloquent remarks on Loyalists and civic virtue.

Music Hall Baldwin Channing Theodore Parker J. B. Thayer Governor Ames Andrew P. Peabody P. H. Hugenholz Darwin E. Ware C. A. Bartol F. T. Greenhalge Lowell John Snyder St. Louis Thomas Hill Harvard College D. W. Cheever Harvard Medical School Henry W. Foote C. Oc.everett Arthur '. Lyman Leoger Wolcott F. W. Lincoln Joseph H. Allen Edward Channing Edward H George W. McCrary Peter C. Brooks William Endicott, Jr Charles H. Dalton George B. Chase Robert 8. Kantoul Abner C. Goodell, Jr John Roche Chicago A. P. Marcin Edes Sargent Dixwell J. Q. A. Brackett H. Hollis Hunnewell Frederick L. Ames Edes Buncon Street Tom Oliver Wendely Holmes Henry H. Edes

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