08 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
1
Boston merchants announce securing the sole agency for Chocolat Menier in Boston. The world famous chocolate has been before the public since 1828 and is now available locally through this exclusive distributorship.
The Menier Company controls cacao plantations and a large Paris sugar refinery with 8000 workers. This chocolate won the top award in 1878 and four awards at the Centennial. Its purity and flavor are praised by physicians worldwide. offered for sale at a never before price in New England.
Lord George Hamilton announced a naval expansion plan to total 318000 tons at £21500000 with eight first class ships of 14000 tons nine cruisers and eighteen torpedo vessels. Government aims to fund £10000000 from the consolidated fund and equalize payments over seven years, expecting completion in four and a half years.
After party rewards praise the administration as several candidates for posts receive favorable options. Guests at the White House attend the first cabinet meeting with Mrs Morrison introducing Kobe light discussions and salary themes.
Ottawa and Washington report strong opposition to the Weldon extradition bill. Opposition stems from MPs and American fugitives who fear retroactive provisions. John C. Eno, Keenan, and other figures visit political centers to lobby or deny plans to assist the bill’s passage.
Paris March 7 The copper syndicate has spent 212 5 million francs and aims to buy 150 000 tons of copper for 250 million francs by 1891 but February sales ran to 1897 tons. Comptoir d Escompte has secured about 150 million francs for the run and withdrew 37.5 million yesterday. Rochereau advised a 30 million credit to Société des Métaux while taking stake in Rio Tinto Tharsis and copper firms. The list of 8000 shares for the new Compagnie Auxiliare des Métaux includes Société des Métaux 4715, Comptoir d Escompte 1000, Rochereau 50, Banque de Paris 300.
A ship named Chagres completed a fifteen mile transit through the canal, marking the first foreign vessel to sail from one port to another via this route. The passage signifies a historic milestone for international navigation and canal operations.
Rome March 7 The cabinet formed by Signor Crispi includes Crispi as president of the council and minister of interior and Foreign Affairs DopA as finance Zio letti as treasury Zanardelli justice and ecclesiastical affairs Viale war Brin marine Miceli commerce industry and agriculture Fina public works Lacava posts and telegraphs The new ministry includes Crispi Viale Brin Miceli and Zavardelli retaining their previous portfolios Officials anticipate a sizable majority in the Chamber of Deputies facing the Old Right and the Extreme Left CRISPI FORMS A CABINET.
A note advertising a 1 2 pound item for sale across the Confectionery Medicine Grocery Soda Fountain and Lunch Rooms as a delicious beverage option.
The British man of war Sultan has wrecked on Comino in the Mediterranean. The captain and crew were saved. The Sultan, a broadside battleship with heavy armor and engines of 7720 indicated horsepower, was part of the Mediterranean squadron and featured an upper deck armored battery designed for protection and stern fire.
An ex American Fenian Coleman testifies about outrages in Ireland and says Macauley was paid 200 pounds to shoot Burke. He claims 1000 pounds from the government funded his Winnipeg property. Adjournment granted for two ill witnesses as Sir Charles Russell prepares Par nellite opening.
Dustin March 7 Dr Tanner a member of Parliament for Cork was tried at Tipperary today for violating the crimes act. He was convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment without hard labor and has appealed the sentence.
Queen Victoria arrived at Biarritz today where she was greeted by the mayor and city leaders and cheered by crowds along the route to her villa. President Car not sent a telegraphic message of welcome.
Milan announces abdication after meeting with ministers and diplomats. He names Regencies and transfers power to M. Ristach allies. Alexander ascends as co ruler with Queen Nathalie. The army may shrink to balance finances. Milan takes title Count Takowa amid mixed international reaction.
General Légitime telegrams European governments announcing the Hayti rebellion has been crushed and demanding recognition of his government. The report is dated from London on March 7.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies verified General Boulanger’s Seine seat as M Villain pressed the government on the Panama Canal. He urged continuing work, an international engineer conference, and a shareholders meeting, while Rouvier rejected government responsibility and Tirard pledged aid without guarantees. The chamber approved a government order 344 to 185. Aspinwall reports the British vessel El Dorado, 270 tons, has passed through the Panama Canal.
In Providence and East Providence the Bouchier matter exposes Dr Etienne a self styled natural physician from Olneyville claiming royal cures. His risky mixtures and alleged Montreal training prompt a House bill to regulate medical practice which lawmakers may pass after today’s reconsideration amid Christian Scientists' concern.
Maprio reports doctors say Pigott’s skull resembles a brain of high imaginative power, while Londoon says a central organ of dissident Liberals will convene on March 22 with Lord Hartington as speaker. Rome dispatch notes Bardon cabinet fully ratifies Vatican. Syongey reports Sir Henry Parkes forming a new ministry.
Army orders state Captain Alfred Hedberg of the Fifteenth Infantry is ordered to join Company F at Fort Bedford Oak on or before May 1. The Secretary of War accepts the resignation of First Lieutenant John Y. F. Blake of the Sixth Cavalry, effective August 19, 1889.
Felix Ethier a provision dealer of 688 Parker Street was struck by an engine at the Tremont Street crossing of the Old Colony railroad at 4 45 yesterday afternoon and killed instantly. He leaves a widow and four children. Medical Examiner Diaper was notified.
Loxpox March 7 reports steamers Aller Southampton for New York tonight Britannia Queenstown for New York today City of New York Queenstown for New York today Superior Liverpool for Boston today Mareca Antwerp for Boston today Oregon Liverpool for Portland Me today
Port Gordon, a British bark out of Britain bound for Billingham Victoria, was lost Feb 27 after heavy seas broke over her near Quinault. Twelve crew reached shore on improvised rafts. two seamen lost while swimming lines. All clothing and provisions saved none. ship and cargo valued at $150,000, fully insured.
General Goff seeks a writ of habeas or quo warranto to compel Governor Wilson to surrender the office. Wilson appears, demurs, and moves to quash. Both sides waive formalities as a hearing continues tomorrow. A quo warranto action is also issued by the Circuit Court returnable Monday.
For twenty four hours ending 8 p m March 7, rain or snow in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with Vermont turning fair cooler and northwest winds. For rest of New England and eastern New York fair cooler northwest winds.
Steamships listed arriving or sailing near March 7 include Aquan from Jamaica at Poston and Oxford from Baltimore at Avonmouth. Other entries note City of Manchester from the Mediterranean to New York, and City of Alexandria from New York to Vera Cruz. Additional arrivals mention Nassau routed ships, and vessels like Topaze and Canton sailing for Marseilles and Antwerp respectively.
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