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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1889

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Copper Men Disagree In Paris Copper Negotiations

The New York report details American mine delegates Col Thomas L Livermore Col J B Haggin and A A Wheelock returning from Paris where talks with French and British bankers aimed to avert a copper market flood. They presented terms to slow production set a minimum price and allow banks to market copper gradually, while rejecting export restrictions. Haggin said the trip yielded no agreement and the syndicate remains broken with copper stocks held by banks.

New York Sreerau Servia Paris Thomas L. Livermore Boston Calumet & Hecla J. B. Haggin San Francisco Anaconda A. A. Wheelock Jere Abbott & Co Livermore Grand Hotel de Athenee M. Secretau Société Des Métaux M. Minchicourt M. Edmund Moreau Comptoir d’Escompte Baron Rothschild Baron Hirsch Bank of France Mr. Mason London Mason & Barry Manager Doetsch Rio Tinto Messrs. Haggin Gordon Abbott Mr. Livermore Rothschilds Haggin

Palmetto Tents and Camping Gear Catalogue Preview

Palmetto Tents offers lawn tents in round bell wall tennis and A shapes from eight dollars. Hammocks camping blankets and steamer chairs priced two to five dollars with home or ship delivery and monograms at no extra charge. Bathing suits tights shoes and light summer clothing on sale as hot weather prompts quick buys.

Park commission ban on preaching in public parks

The article notes Park commissioners decide not to permit preaching in the city public parks. Also mentions the twelfth annual meeting of The Women's Baptist Home Mission Society and the appointment of new firemen, plus Mr and Mrs Macomber celebrating their golden wedding.

Women’s Baptist Home Mission Society Mrs. Macomber

Francklyn Elberon property sold for $75,000

In Elberon New Jersey on May 13 the Charles G Francklyn estate sold the hotel and furniture for 50000 and the Garfield cottage and furniture for 25000. W D Guthrie acted for Mrs Mary Me Evers Goslin of England who held a 100000 mortgage foreclosed on the property valued at 175000 with a 50000 mortgage held by the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York.

Lone Brancu N. J Charles G. Francklyn Elberon Garfield Cottage W. D. Guthrie Mary MeEvers Goslin England The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

Shipping Arrivals and Clears at Various Ports

New York notices list steamers and barks arriving from Port-au-Prince Colon Aspinwall Boston Fall River Rockport Mas and more with vessels such as J. B. Anderson Florence Nowell Lottie K Friend and Gazelle. Cleared ships include Albert Tellefaen Baracoa Eider Strathleven and Rialto with vessels from Bremen London Glasgow and Yokohama among others.

New York Port-au-Prince Colon Aspinwall Penobscot Boston J. B. Anderson Florence Nowell Lottie K. Friend J. S. Lamphrey H. R. Congdon Willow Harp J. & P. Crowley Fall River Wild Pigeon Rockport Mas Gazelle Campobello Abel W. Walker Bath J. Ponder, Jr Bangor Eurotus J. Thompson Thomas Potter Newbedford Albert Tellefaen Baracoa Eider Bauer Bremen Strathleven Vearson Glasgow Unita Danilson Rialto Akcester London Aboracoa Temple Miramichi N.b. Shie Queen of Scots Lamb Calcutta Barks Nanny Muller Dusedin Enossonle Soule Yokohama Josef Bueno Robertson St. Jago Lagos Olsen Pelotas Braz William Todd Wood Northern Light Harper

Ships Arrive and Depart Across Global Routes May 11 13

A list of ships with origins and destinations including New York Glasgow Aspinwall Port Spain Liverpool Philadelphia Montreal Copenhagen Baltimore and more. Entries show May 11 to May 13 dates with vessels such as Servia Neptune Victoria And ocean liners in transatlantic and Caribbean service.

New York Ethiopia Glasgow Colon Aspinwall Neptune Port Spain Servia Liverpool Victory St. Vincent Alene Savanilla Philadelphia Ohio San Francisco Mariposa Aucland Rio Janeiro Procida Baltimore Cape Magdalen Oxenholme Montreal Thomas Buteshire St. Jago Godrevy Vacouna Malin Head Lake Nepigon Dunnet Head Gardenia New Piieans Copenhagen Brow Head Mentmore Portland Boston Australia New Orleans Circe Corean Fulda Ris Aden Bertie Covonda Brunswick Hong Kong City of Sydney Roy

Baltimore & Delaware Railroad elects directors and officers

Cuestertown Md May 13 The annual stockholders meeting elected directors J Rogers Maxwell R W Deforest E Thelin George Jones 8 M Williams F L Hall and J W Watson F L Hall chosen president George Jones secretary treasurer and E P Stacey superintendent J R Franklin named general agent locally The Jersey Central plans to complete the line to Tolchester Beach soon to run by July 1 allowing fruit and passengers to New York via connections The Jersey Central seeks freight competition with the Pennsylvania line and lists the new railway as a branch in its latest map.

CuEstertown Baltimore & Delaware Railroad Company J. Rogers Maxwell New Jersey Central Road R. W. Deforest E. Thelin George ©. Jones M. Williams F. L. Hall J. W. Watson George Jones E. P. Stacey J. R. Franklin Bingham Jay Gould Tolchester Beach Emil Thelin Central Railroad of New Jersey Chestertown Boston Bombe Hook Bay Side N.J New Jersey Southern Central of New York City Jersey Central Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore New Road New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Central

Sugar Bounties Bill and Irish Viceroyship Discussed in Commons

London May 13 Parliament debated the sugar bounties bill. Government leader W H Smith said no bill before Whitsuntide recess. Questions arose on abolishing the viceroyship after the Marquess of Londonderry’s resignation and transferring duties to the chief secretary. Smith pledged consideration but offered no firm pledge.

London W. H. Smith House of Commons Haworth Marquis of Londonderry Ireland Edward Heneage Smith

German collier strike shocks Westphalia mines

A Prussian ministry council chaired by Prince Bismarck, with Emperor William present, considers arbitration between mine owners and 100,000 Westphalian miners amid scattered clashes. Troops disperse crowds at Altehause and Sprockhoevel pits as coal trains halt because of coal shortages.

Beruin Westphalia Prince Bismarck Emperor William Berlin Schroeder Junte Siegel William Altehause Sprockhoevel Hussars Waldenburg Silesia Prince Regent’s Bochum Halle

Aristocrats in Court Afield Club Figures Bail Granted

Lonnox May 13 The Field and Adelphi clubs raids led to aristocrats including the Earl of Dudley and Lord Lurgan being arraigned. They were admitted to bail for examination next week as police note peers were not club members but visited to gamble. Crowded courtroom and spectator aristocrats. Parents of players prompted the raids to stop debt troubles.

Lonnox Field Adelphi Earl of Dudley Lord Lurgan

Emin Bey relief chief predicts Stanley return routes

London reports Sir Francis de Winton forecast an early return for Henry M. Stanley with several coastward routes now open. Yorkshire miners threaten strikes over wage increases as 50,000 notices urge quitting work without a raise. Czarewitch likely betrothed to Princess Helen of Montenegro. Paris notes Comptoir a Escompte capital subscriptons exceed half. Eisenheim clash over land rights ends with seven killed as gendarmes fire on villagers.

London Francis de Winton Emin Bey Relief Committee Royal Geographical Society Henry M. Stanley Yorkshire Czarewitch Helen Montenegro Paris le Paris Comptoir a’Escompte Munich Eisenheim

Fitchburg Brackett Reception After Fitchburg Road Dispute

May 13 Greenfield Lieutenant-Governor Brackett hosted an informal Mansion House reception attended by executives and officers of the Fitchburg road. Rodney Wallace, a director and Congressman, plans to travel to North Adams to examine a rebate claim tied to disputes over the State road and Hoosac Tunnel sale. Councillor Gunn hosts the party during their rest stop.

Fitchburg Brackett Greenfield Mansion House Fitchburg Road Rodney Wallace North Adams State Road Hoosac Tunnel Gunn

Two Killed in Seattle Cable Car Accident

A cable road derailment on Front street in Seattle killed Mrs. Wagner and her youngest child and injured several others. Mr. Wagner of Chadron Nebraska and the oldest child, age six, survived with severe scalp wounds as the car rushed down Second street hill and into Pine street after the brake failed.

Portland Ore Seattle W. T Front Street Second Street Pine Street William Wagner Chadwin Neb

Captain Whittaker Found Dead in Mt Vernon

New York May 13 Captain Frederick Whittaker prominent writer was found dead today at his Mt Vernon home with a bullet in his head. Police seek to determine if the shooting was accidental or intentional.

New York Frederick Whittaker Mt. Vernon

Death of a $25 000 Colt at Union Park

The Czar, a celebrated three year old running colt owned by Theodore Winters of California and valued at $25,000, died of pneumonia at Union Park this morning in Council Bluffs Iowa. He won the California Derby.

Council Blurrs Theodore Winters California Union Park

Questioning Canada Moved to This Course by Demand for Compensation

Ottawa May 18 Special. The Canadian minister of justice states that Canadian authorities had no right to seize the American ship Bridgewater and that Canada must compensate Captain Allan for delays. The British and American governments are exchanging documents. the case stems from a seizure by Canadian customs at a New Brunswick port last year.

Ottawaa Ont Dominion Colonial Office Bridgewater Washington Allan New Brunswick Custom House Ottawa Customs Department Minister of Justice Justice

Jailer’s Brave Wife Foils Jail Escape at Akron

A jail breakout by prisoners indicted for penitentiary offences was thwarted when Mrs. W B Gamble, deputy sheriff’s wife, shut the guard door and cocked a revolver. Leader Harry Burns had unlocked the corridor door with a wooden key replica before guards arrived and secured the inmates.

Pirrspure Penn Akron Harry Burns W. B. Gamble

Death in a Lynn Hotel

A well dressed man aged about 35 died at the Anderson House Lynn this afternoon after requesting a room for chest pain. Found unresponsive in his room after 6 pm he was pronounced dead despite resuscitation attempts. The man bore the name John A. Drew of Lewiston Maine and had a post mortem scheduled for tomorrow at 9 am. Currently no cause of death is known.

Lynn Anderson House W. Cook John A. Drew Lisbon Street Lewiston Melcher & Miller Pinkham Darcy West Lynn

Military orders and officer assignments update

Washington May 13 Special Army orders list Lieutenant Colonel W Lawton inspector general on temporary duty to Fort Clark Texas. A medical board to meet June 1 at the military academy will examine candidate and graduating class physicals. Other appointments include Vallum inspector in New York City area, Lavingstone extension of sick leave, and Davis six months sick leave. Naval orders: Leary to torpedo instruction at Newport, Burtis detached to receiving ship Vermont, Reed reassigned to New York Navy Yard, Whiting to Minnesota.

Washington W. Lawton Fort Clark Tex Anthony Heger F. C. Ainsworth John O. Spinner Military Academy Edward P. Vallum New York City Andrew C. Smith L. Rhett L. Lavingstone Third Artillery William B. Davis R. P. Leary Newport R. L Arthur Burtis New York Navy Yard Vermont George H. Reed Robert Whiting Minnesota

Lincoln Sails Tomorrow for Europe With Family

New York May 13 Robert T Lincoln United States minister to England arrived today and will sail for Europe on Wednesday aboard the City of Paris accompanied by his wife and three children Mrs Lincoln's health has improved and she is now almost as strong as ever

Lincoln New York Robert T. Lincoln United States England Europe Paris

The Storm in Virginia Disrupts HarrisonsurG County

A terrific storm swept HarrisonsurG Virginia on Sunday. Lightning struck barns and stables, many livestock were killed, and hail devastated fields destroying the wheat crop. Fences and houses were toppled but there were no human lives lost.

Harrisonsurg

M'Neil Held for Embezzlement Arraignment

Stephen W. McNeil was arraigned in District Court on a charge of embezzling between two thousand and twenty five hundred dollars from Lucius Beebe's Sons morocco manufacturers. He is held in one thousand dollars bail for appearance next Saturday.

M’neil Lynn Specran Stephen W. McNeil Lucius Beebe Morocco

French Percale Shirts at Special Low Prices

Due to late arrival of imported French percale shirtings we offer made to order shirts with collar and cuffs attached at 2.25 each and detached at 3.50 list price. Gentlemen are invited to these special prices for fine French percale shirtings.

Allen, Solly & CO

Hatch Acquitted in Murder Trial at Burlington Col

C W Hatch of Boston Mass was tried for killing his uncle Henry Hatch and the Burlington Colorado jury returned a verdict of acquittal tonight. The case concluded with Hatch cleared of all charges in the murder of his relative.

Burlington Denver Col C. W. Hatch Boston Mass Henry Hatch

Governor Hill Vetoes Saxton Electoral Reform Bill

Governor Hill vetoed the Saxton electoral reform bill in Albany on May 13. His message calls the current form an impossibility and urges the Legislature to pass during this session a bill containing provisions both sides agree will reduce political corruption.

Albany N. Y Hill Saxton

Clan-na-Gael member denies Cronin murder plot

Luke Dillon, a Philadelphia Clan-na-Gael member, states that Dr. Cronin never claimed the society decided to kill him or appointed an executioner. He asserts no enmity existed between Cronin and the group and that Cronin was a valued member.

New York Cronin Luke Dillon Clan-na-Gael Philadelphia Toronto Chicago

Pat tern Makers League opens second annual convention in Pittsburg

The Pat tern Makers League of North America begins its second annual convention in Pittsburg with talks on the eight hour system piece work apprenticeship and a tool insurance plan. Also reported are embezzlement charges against William Martin of J R Newman & Sons Pittsfield who is held on bonds and construction delays on the Cleveland St Louis Kansas railway due to contractor failure. In New York the Fassett prison bill amendments were approved limiting inmate labor in stove iron hollowware boots and shoes with work for public institutions only.

Pattern Makers’ League of North America Pittsburg Penn William Martin J. R. Newman & Sons, Clothiers Pittsfield Martin Cleveland, St. Louis & Kansas Railway William Baird & Co Alton Ill Booneville

Fourth annual Fasig horse sale opens at Glenville track

The fourth annual Fasig horse sale began at the Glenville track in Cleveland today. Notable sales include Helen McGregor with foal at 1050 dollars, Zelda at 1550, Mambrino Sparkle at 3950, and Guy the black gelding record 2:12 selling to H A Stephens of Cleveland for 29 750 dollars.

Cleveland W. B. Fasig Glenville Track Helen McGregor Captain Kate Hostess Dr. Kilton Viola Zelda Ohio Prince Rosaline Miss Gretchen Leontine Josiah A Lady Leontine Daisy Minnie Mabel B Gordon Guy H. A. Stephens

Mexico's Dead Ex President Arrives For State Funeral

The body of Sebastian Lerdo, ex president of Mexico, arrived in City of Mexico from New York. A grand procession and military escort received the casket at the station and conveyed it to the congressional building where it will lie in state all day tomorrow. A grand funeral is planned.

Sebastian Lerdo New York Mexico Great Britain Canada Bridgewater Field Club Lan City of Mexico Congressional

Dreadfully doleful pig iron price quarrel

A Chicago editor notes dangers of a pig iron price drop. Northern tariff supporters resist cheaper iron, arguing high prices protect industry. The piece laments the prospect as dreadfully doleful and tearful.

Ind

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