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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1890

Page

2

Yale Triumph Over Harvard In Varsity Eight Regatta

Yale defeats Harvard by about three and a half lengths in a three and a half mile race finished in 21 minutes 29 seconds. Yale shows late form surge, Harvard fades with several exhausted rowers, officials and crew personnel listed.

Harvard Yale Arvard Alretty Winthrop Upham Elton Kelton Isso C. F. Rogers New Canaan Conn W. A. Simms Brewster J. A. Hartwell A. B. Newell Chicago H. T. Ferris Riverside Si. Ives New York Philip Allen Sidence K. Lb. Upham Eh Aia Cielnxe G. H. Kelton East Hupbardston Mass B. I. Tilton Newport Ccctecsereesese J. P L. E. Sexton George Adee

Freshmen Rowing Duel Ends In Dark Traffic Interference

In New London on June 27 Columbia varsity freshmen reportedly edged Harvard by half a length in a two mile race run under poor light. Spectators glimpsed boats late as a steamer crossed Harvard’s bow near the finish, making timing uncertain and leaving final placements guesswork.

New London Conn Harvard Columbia

Lottery Bill Advances In Louisiana Senate

Favorable to the lottery bill in Baton Rouge after referral to the health quarantine drainage and charities committee. The panel amended the measure to 1,250,000 dollars yearly with 250,000 dollars to the general fund, rejecting a 1,500,000 dollar alternate. The committee moved the bill forward by 6 to 3 but will defer reporting until Monday for minority review.

Baton Rovas Senate

Fires Across Cities Burn Notable Properties

The June 27 report notes Carson Wyoming burning business district with about 100000 dollars loss and little insurance. Newsury Port on King's Island sees a two story frame house and barn destroyed. San Francisco steamer Paoching burned on Tangize River with crew and natives feared dead. New Bedford unoccupied East Fair Haven house and adjoining barn destroyed. Norwalk iron foundry damaged by fire. Charlestown boiler kettle incident at 450 Main Street prompts alarms. Kingston Street factory fire injures no one.

Carson Wyo Newsury Port King’s Island Newburyport Samuel Kelleher San Francisco Cal Paoching Chengial Hangkow Tangize River East Fair Haven John W. Cornell Norwalk Conn Meeker Bros Main Street Charlestown Kingston Street Ginsberg & Silverman

Wyoming Statehood Debate Splits Senate Over Woman Suffrage

In a tight party line session, the Senate resumes Wyoming statehood debate with Senator Morgan opposing admission citing risks to state sovereignty and concerns over woman suffrage. The discussion touches on potential political bargains, constitutional form, and the role of women in governance as Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico follow in consideration.

Senate Adjourns After Executive Session Till Tomorrow

Taken up and went over as unfinished business till Monday next. After an executive session, the Senate, at 5:20, adjourned till tomorrow.

Senate

Opposition to the Election Bill in House Debate

In Washington the House resumed debate on the election bill with Messrs Flower and Vaux denouncing the measure as an overreach. Flower warned it would undermine free government and empower federal agents, while Vaux argued the word manner limits Congress to prescribing how votes are held, not the election itself. Other speakers stressed dangers to local self government and warned of partisan prosecutions and federal interference.

Washington House Haugen Wisconsin Congress South Mississippi Govert New York the Americas Club Pittsburg Mr. Covert Republican Party Indiana Dorsey Dudley Quay Mr. Flower Flower Smyser Ohio United States Vaux Pennsylvania Mr. Vaux Circuit Court Maine North Kennedy Butterworth Breckinridge Kentucky Messrs. Conger Iowa Walker Massachusetts Bland Missouri Messrs Buckalew Hemphill

Northern Democrats Protest National Election Bill

Northern Democratic members of the House prepared a formal protest against the national election bill. They cited the extraordinary dangerous and revolutionary nature of the measure now proposed.

Washineron House of Representatives

Perilous Undertaking At Farm Hill Mine Fire

Dunbar Penn June 26 flames burst from Farm Hill mine mouth leaping thirty feet. Inspectors debated abandoning the search for imprisoned men but pressed on drilling a hole and starting a risky dive into the mine at 11 o clock. They risk their lives in darkness under tons of earth with danger of collapse or smoke.

Hull Farm

Figures From the Mint Compare Silver Purchases and Coinage

Washington June 27 The mint director released a comparative statement on silver purchases and coinage. From March 1 1886 to March 1 1889 purchases totaled 98 116 628 dollars with 126 847 459 silver dollars coined. Under Harrison 15 months purchases were 32 702 322 dollars with 45 429 776 dollars coined. Since Oct 11 1889 to June 1 1890 25 988 616 silver dollars were coined at 3 246 077 monthly.

Washington Mint Harrison

Parade Ground as Soldiers Field on the Common

Letters discuss preserving the parade ground for troops and civilians, arguing for rules on ball games, noting two policemen on the forty acre Common and proposing turfing and a statue site. One writer suggests a net to protect pedestrians. Potential memorial ideas and civic use are debated.

Taverner Alto Robert Gould Shaw St. Gaudens

Banquets Mark End of National Editorial Convention

The National Editorial Convention closed with a banquet at the American House attended by about two hundred including Mayor Hart and presidents Lee and Herbert. Speakers praised journalism, while Mr. Howard mocked editor anonymity and “silly billy” society reports. The ladies were entertained at Parker's with 126 at table and speeches by Kate Woods and others. Next meeting set for St Paul in July 1891. officers elected include Edwin W. Stephens as president.

American House Mayor Hart E. W. Stephens Association C. A. Lee Joseph Howard Minot J. Savage Hart Lee Boston B. B. Herbert Herbert Cleveland Howard New York New York Tribune Whitelaw Reid Europe New York Times The Evening Post Evening Telegram Sally Jones A. B. Norton Texas Walter Williams A. H. Lowrie Joseph B. Maccabe National Editorial Association Parker's Sallie Joy White Kate Tannatt Woods Lucy Stone Marie Wright New York World Caroline A. Huling Chicago Marion A. McBride Cora B Stuart Wheeler Nellie Brown Mitchell Fadette Orchestra Marion White St. Paul, Minn Edwin W. Stephens Herald Columbia W. D. H. Hunter Register Lawrenceburg Ind William E. Pabor Star Grand Junction Col Nehemiah A. Cravens Index Willis, Tex J. M. Page Ilinois William Kennedy Pottsville Penn the News Elgin

Ex Senator Palmer Elected President of World Exposition

At the National Commission meeting Ex Senator Palmer of Michigan was unanimously elected president of the World's Columbian Exposition and J. S. Dickinson of Texas chosen secretary. The document includes probate notices for Sylvester Stratton of Boston and a list of securities and shares to be handled by executors with dates in 1890.

CuicaGco Palmer Michigan National Commission J. $. Dickinson Texas Massachuwa Setts Sylvester Stratton Luce Boston Mary E. Stratton Suffolk Fenton Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Neenee Herbert Prat Chas. H. Sprague

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