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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1890

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Perils of Seamen and Wrecks Beset Early Montreal Fire

Montreal report details the Collerette family tragedy at St Michel with mother and seven children burned alive, farmer Collerette severely injured, and survivor daughter at a convent. Vessel fires also recount Lizzie D Small and Grace Choate sailors saved after five days adrift, with cargo losses and rescue efforts noted.

Collerette Montreal Strecant Fames sault-au-Recollet Sacred Heart Convent St. Michel

Distribution policy questioned by Massachusetts official reviewed by actuary

The correspondence between New York Life President William Beers and consulting actuary David Parks Fackler examines the distribution policy. Fackler finds the premium formulas correct, premiums adequate, no assessmentism, and no violation of anti-rebate laws, noting similar European and American schemes. He urges judicial consideration if needed and cites Massachusetts concerns.

New York Life Insurance Company David Parks Fackler Broadway New York George Merill Massachusetts WilLiam H. Bers Davie Parks Fackler Nassau Street William H. Beers Massachusetts Insurance Department Massachustts Great Britain Germany Gotha New York City Massachusetts Insurance Deartment John D. Long Pillsbury Boston Mass Commonwealth of Massachusetts William M W. Beers

John Burns backs red flag in Hyde Park protest

London March 9 mass meeting in Hyde Park protests Kara horror. John Burns denounces the Czar, vows to carry the red flag from Moscow to the Caucasus, and urges British intervention in Russia. Stepniak and Prince Kropotkin influence the discussion amid snow showers and a large crowd.

London Dunlap Cable News Hyde Park John Burns Moscow Caucasus Burns Russia Stepniak London Times Prince Kropotkin

France weighs action after Dahomey clash in chamber

M Etienne told the Chamber of Deputies that the King of Dahomey refused to recognize the French protectorate and invaded the slave coast but was repulsed. If demands are not met, vigorous measures may follow not for conquest but to give a salutary lesson. Remarks met with cheers as Journal des Debats opposes conquest due to possible friction with Britain and Germany.

Paris M. Etienne Chamber of Deputies Dahomey France Journal Des Débats England Germany

Canal scheme a failure shocks Paris readers

Paris reports the Panama Canal commission deems the project a failure after a costly effort. The engineers cite 40,000,000 cubic metres of earth still to remove, river changes, railroad reconstructions, and costly lock gates. Financially, further work is deemed impossible, with blame aimed at contractors amid scandalous charges to be investigated.

Paris Panama Canal M. de Leseps Chagres Panama

Sultan Moves to Cancel Hotels Gambling License

March 9 Dunlap Cable News reports that the Sultan is likely to withdraw licenses from French and American hotel keepers here who are pushing a Monte Carlo style venture. The Koran forbids gambling, and the hotels plan baccarat and roulette rooms as they prepare for spring openings. The government has filed an earnest protest.

Tanciers Dunlap Cable News Company Monte Carlo

BISMARCK THE YOUNGER Not Equal to the Tasks Which the Man of Iron Would Impose

From friends of Bismarck it is learned that the Chancellor aimed to train his son Herbert in all government functions. He now confesses Herbert is unequal to the vast tasks and plans to gradually retire, creating a secretaryship for the empire to handle finance commerce and colonies while keeping the foreign office for his son.

Eugénie Panama Canal Commission Hyde Park London Herbert Bismarck Dunlap Bismarck Herbert

Von Boetticher Receives Black Eagle Decoration

March 9 Berur reports the Emperor honored Herr Von Boetticher with the Order of the Black Eagle on the anniversary of Emperor William I’s death. An accompanying letter credits the late emperor as pioneer of social reform and pledges continued reform efforts. The Emperor praises Von Boetticher as a main supporter and expresses full confidence and appreciation.

Herr von Boetticher

Rumors Spin Kerr von Boatticher as Chancellor Candidate

Rumors circulate that Kerr von Boatticher may succeed Prince Bismarck as chancellor. The discussion centers on potential leadership changes within the German government and the implications for policy and stability.

Kerr von Boatticher Prince Bismarck

French Elections Open Contests for Chamber in Several Districts

Paris reports elections for the Chamber of Deputies across districts. In Toulouse first district LeGue leads with 5292 votes over Susini 3255. In second district Calvinhac leads Radical and Socialist rivals 4396 while Labat 5124 and Sirwenn 4058. Second ballots required. Loreau reelected at Gien with 7633 against Portalis 7924. Delahaye Conservative reelected for Chillon, Muller Conservative for Loches, Guillemont Republican for Fontenay-le-Comte.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Toulouse M. LeGue M. Susini M. Calvinhac M. Labat M. Sirwenn M. Loreau Gien M. Portalis M. Delahaye Chillon M. Muller Loches M. Guillemont Fontenay-le- Comte

A Literary Ex-Empress Writes Poems in News

Cable News Company reports ex Empress Eugenie has begun writing poetry with notable talent. Copies reach Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. She edits her late husband and son’s letters for publication to aid widows of soldiers from the 1870 war.

London Dunlap Eugénie Prince of Wales Lwpress Hugénie Prince Imperial

Portugal obstinate in Mozambique railway dispute

The Standard's Lisbon correspondent reports Mr Magmac, director of the Delagoa Bay Railway, in Portugal for ten days of talks. He states the Portuguese government will risk all to keep the railway and lands and to exclude England from Mozambique. The company seeks £1,750,000 while America demands £760,000 for the McMurdo estate. England and America vow compensation for their outraged citizens.

England America

election in Stamford division returns Gust for Conservative

London reports the Stamford division by election result as Gust (Conservative) winning 4236 votes over Priestly (Gladstonian) who received 305. Lawrence resigned to become a judge. prior election had no opposition. Other items note Parliament seats, Vatican talks, and the Imperial mausoleum dedication.

London House of Commons Stamford Lincolnshire John Compton Lawrence Gust Priestly Gladstonion Lawrences John Sinclair Ayr Gladstone Parneil Exeter Gazette Limes Germany Vatican Berlin Italy Berli Charlottenburg Koegel Knights of the Black Eagle Count von Moltke Prince Bismarck William Augusta Herr Traeger Varel Herren Hinz Peter Meyer Napies Atlanta Chicago Loston Evcation Corfu Venne Yorktown Leghorn Pesra Herr von Lisza

Formosa Rebellion Forces Chinese to Seek Peace Talks

Advices from China via the Belgie report Formosan aborigines uniting to resist Chinese troops. After ambushes that killed nearly all of a Chinese force, the commander halted the campaign and opened negotiations. Local promises of concessions prompted the natives to abandon hostility.

San Francisco China Belgie Formosa

Clara Barton Seeks Aid for North and South Dakota Destitution

March 9 report from Washington that Clara Barton, president of the American Red Cross, investigated distress among pioneer settlers in North and South Dakota and appeals for cash subscriptions to meet emergencies. About 600 people are dependent and many need food for stock. funds will be distributed by H. Q. Helgesen, state agriculture commissioner, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Washington Clara Barton American National Association of the Red Cross North South Dakota H. Q. Helgesen Grand Forks N. D

Naval assignments and detachments listed in force orders

Naval orders show Ensign A G Rogers detached from the Monongahela to the coast survey steamer McArthur. Ensign M L Bristol moved from McArthur to Monongahela. Assistant Surgeon M F Gates from navy yard League Stand to Kearsarge. Assistant Surgeon H N F Harris from Kearsarge ordered home.

Washington A. G. Rogers Monongahela Coast Survey McArthur M. L. Bristol Sureen M. F. Gates Navy Yard League Stand Kearsarge H. N. F. Harris

Fires Elsewhere New Bepford March 9

A string of fires across several towns reports major damage. Trinitarian Church in New Bepford sustains $10,000 loss with $9,300 insured. organ wrecked. Detroit factories burn for an estimated $250,000 total loss. Hazardville mills destroyed, insurance $18,000. Barrows North Attleboro meat market, Anderson Ohio factory, Leominster horn goods factory damaged. Several smaller blazes in Woonsocket and Birmingham cause substantial, insured losses.

New Bepford Macy North Congregational Church Universalist Church Detroit Mich Gray & Buffy Congress Street Carroll & Hunt Chair Company Ostler Printing Company Carroll Cigar John McMillan Hantrorp Conn Marek Hazardville Gordon Bros.’ Mills Thompsonville Provence R. L D. H. Peck Barrows’s Block Washington Street North Attleboro Cincinnati Swathh and Cradle A ©. Fisher Anderson Snnd Spindle City Broadway Y W.F. Salmon Leominster John Mather Cornelius Whiteoub Porter & Tenney Woonsocket R. I Linton Monument Savare Robert J. Linton Kialto Saloon Andrew Linton W. N Martin Murray Charles F. Law Birmingham Ala Maren C Oswell Nineteenth Street Mis R. E. Jones Odd Fellows State Grand Lodge Brooklyn N. H Watson & Pettinger Carroll Street Gowanus Canal Dover Sawyer Grammar School

Lawyers warn NY Players' League club amid Giant suit

New York on March 9 saw the Metropolitan Exhibition Company begin its suit series by sending notices to President MacAlpin Vice President Talcott and Secretary Robinson and other New York limited directors warning them to refrain from acting against Giant baseball players or face damages in court.

New York Metropolitan Exhibition Company of Players’ League Duysters MacAlpin Talcott Robinson New York Limited

Mellin's Food Aids Infant Strength and Digestion

A brief product notice extols Mellin's Food for weak infants, claiming it strengthens muscles and bones and is tailored to infant digestion. The ad emphasizes the preparation form suited to babies' digestive powers and maternal care.

Dr McGlynn Speaks Again at Anti Poverty Society

New York March 9 Dr McGlynn appeared before the Anti Poverty Society after weeks away due to illness. He spoke of his near death and said he was ready to die though unfracked and excommunicated. Rev W Thackeray of Cambridge urged taxing ground rents for communal benefit.

New York University of Camoridge England

Yale and New York Lead In Yale Second Regiment Meet

The Yale and Second Regiment clubs held the annual athletic meeting in New Haven drawing 2500 spectators. Yale and Harvard and New York divided honors with wins in the mile, 50 yard dash, fencing, mile walk, and 440 yard events. Lloyd of Yale won the mile. Green of the Manhattan Athletic Club and Downs of Harvard placed notable in sprints.

New Haven Conn Yale Second Regiment Lloyd French New Jersey Athletic Club Howell Cheney New York Athletic Club Harvard New York W. Bb. Curtis Kr. C. Carter Morse Mawes Dohmn Princeton Robinson Deming Green Manhattan Athletic Club Milley Downs Rothschild Leptilhon F.C. Puffer EB. J. Barnes

Weather forecast for New England and New York

Weather bulletin dated March 9 lists forecast through Monday evening. New England expects fair skies with winds turning southerly and warmer next Tuesday. Eastern New York sees warmth with fair conditions and southerly winds, while northern New York may have rain or snow with above freezing temperatures.

Wasu Hindon New England New York

Rubber factories to shut down for repairs and stock

Notices posted at Boston Rubber Shoe Company plants in Edgeworth and the Fells announce shutdowns on April 10 for three weeks to carry out general repairs and stock taking. The action affects 3000 employees.

Congress United States Concord George H. Pendleton Germany Malden Ohne William Barrett Cambridge Malpen Boston Rubber Shoe Company Edgeworth The Fells

Elbow Furnishings and The Oceanic Table

A sales pitch extols an Ocecas ional table as versatile for many rooms with a dozen uses, places, and reasons to buy. It urges immediate action, promises personal satisfaction, and coins the term elbow furnishing to describe such adaptable pieces. The copy touts myriad possibilities within easy reach.

Biddeford Polls Questioned Over Mass Disfranchisement

Biddeford Republicans warn over 500 longtime voters to stay away from the polls amid a court ruling on naturalization. The article cites Judge Webb and cites case law on what constitutes a court of record, arguing that many local officials may technically meet the naturalization requirements yet face disenfranchisement for decades of voting.

Biddeford Hatton Civil Service Commissioners Webb United States Circuit Court Portland Act of Congress Congress United States District Court The District Supreme Court of Territories Court of Record Geal Court of County Commissioners Clerix Woodman Somerset Maine Cnet Shepley Massaschusetts William Gladhill Gladhill Lowell Supreme Court Shaw Republican Papers

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