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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1890

Page

1

Fire and sports notes from Boston and Yale match

The alarm from Box 134 reported a dwelling fire at No 161 Bowen Street South Boston with no damage. A second fire at No 2 Bartlett Court Dorchester caused about $10 damage. Harvard fell to Yale 103 99 at Yale Field in a Harvard Yale gun club match. a supper followed with Fairfax Harrison as toastmaster. A Chicago dispatch claims the Chicago Gas Trust is now controlled by Standard Oil.

Bowen Street South Boston Bartlett Court Dorchester New Haven Harvard Yale Yale Field Fairfax Harrison Chicago Standard Oil Company

English customs revenue debate over twelve month tax on spirits

In the House of Commons the amendment to limit the new spirits tax to twelve months failed. H Fowler claimed it unfair to Irish members without local license relief. Goschen opposed treating it as an experiment. The bill passed with closure 265 to 186, then Fowler’s amendment defeated 263 to 183.

Parnell Ireland Fowler

Stanley's Latest Discovery Marrying Miss Tennant

London May 17 news reports Henry M Stanley will wed Miss Dorothy Tennant. Tennant, daughter of the late Charles Tennant, is a noted artist living at Richmond Terrace Whitehall. The couple plan a June wedding.

London Henry M. Stanley Dorothy Tennant

Tomsk Nearly Destroyed by Flood and Fire Losses

Tomsk in Western Siberia has been almost completely destroyed by flood and fire. Many lives have been lost. May 16 report from Sr. Prierseure notes extensive property damage and a large death toll. Local authorities initiate relief efforts amid widespread devastation.

Sr. Prierseure Tomsk Siberia

Opening of the Conference in Paris Speech of the Minister of Commerce

Paris May 16 The International Telegraph Conference opened in Paris with 117 delegates in attendance. Minister of Commerce M Roche delivered the welcome address, reviewing telegraphy and telephony developments and predicting that the talks would lead to further improvements and strengthen peace among nations.

Paris Commerce M. Roche

Surprise at Emperor William speech tone in Koenigsberg

Petersburg papers express surprise at the warlike tenor of Emperor William's Koenigsberg banquet address following his pacific throne speech. They question the stance given reports he plans to attend Russian army maneuvers at Krasnoyo Szelo.

William Koenigsberg Sr. Petersburg Krasnoyo Szelo Russia

Ferryboat Capsizes on River Oder Killing Dozens

A ferryboat crowded with passengers capsized today on the River Oder near Rati bou, Silesia. Thirty six people drowned before help could reach them, shocking local authorities and prompting rescue efforts.

Beruix Oder Ratibou Silesia

Dominion prorogues Parliament with tariff, banking and labor reforms

The Governor General's address after prorogation highlights ongoing Behring Sea negotiations with the United States and supports renewing the modus vivendi. It endorses tax and banking reforms, bills of exchange law alignment, criminal law amendments, and a new labor statistics bureau to study capital and labor relations and disseminate worker welfare information.

Ottawa Washington United States Canada Bureau of Labor Statistics

French Senate Debates Newfoundland Fisheries Rights

In Paris May 16 M Bozerain opened a debate on the Newfoundland fisheries issue. He argued French fishing rights are not disputed merely their scope. Ribot foreign minister said treaties leave no ambiguity and France holds exclusive rights along part of the coast. negotiations are with England, not Newfoundland.

Paris M. Bozerain Senate M. Ribot France Newfoundland England

British Government Pledges Respect for Treaties

A formal statement asserts that the British government will be respected and that the terms of existing treaties will be fulfilled. Officials emphasize commitment to international agreements and stable relations with allied nations.

Trial of Officers for Conspiracy Against the Government

In Soria on May 16 the trial opened for Major Panitza and nine Bulgarian officers, four civilians, and a Russian Captain Kolobkoff. They face charges of plotting to overthrow the government with Russian officials allegedly funding and guiding the coup plan. The indictment ties figures M Williamoff and I A Zino vieff to the plot and outlines plans to arrest Prince Ferdinand. Proceedings adjourned to May 20 to allow defense preparation.

Soria Panitza Kolobkoff M. Williamoff Bucharest M. Jacobson Legation Williamoff I. A. Zinovieff Asiatic Department Russian Foreign Office I. A M. Zankoff Domontovithh Ferdinand Dolgoroukoff Bulgaria

Blaine's Pretensions Rejected by Argentina and Chili

A Times despatch from Buenos Ayres reports that the Argentine Republic and Chili are firm in rejecting Mr. Blaine's pretensions. They denounce his plan as a delusive commercial convention aimed at dictating both internal and external policy.

Mr. Blaine Argentine Republic Chili London Buenos

Carlisle Nominated by Acclamation for U S Senator

In Frankfort Kentucky on May 16 the Democratic caucus nominated Hon J G Carlisle by acclamation for United States Senator after the ninth ballot produced 72 votes to 43 for Lindsay. The result drew general congratulations, serenades to newspaper offices, and a cheering crowd through the streets in harmony with most voters.

McKinley Page Hoar Congress Senate Messrs Sherman Plumb House Candler Lodge Greenhalge Fall River North Beverly Revere Presbyterian General Carlisle Kentucky Laucer Franxfort J. G. Carlisle Democratic Caucus United States Lindsay

Ready to Furnish Paper to the Public Printer at Low Figures

The joint committee on printing opened bids from fourteen bidders for supplying paper to the public printer for the six months starting July 1 1890. Lowest bids appear from Beebe & Holbrook Company Holyoke Fairfield Paper Company and A G Elliott Co among others for ledger paper Manila tissue blotting and various sizes with per pound or per ream prices listed. Also reports at Dracut and New York on liquor sale and Seward birthday commemorations with addresses by Halstead and Miller.

Washington Senate House Today Beebe’ & Holbrook Company Holyoke Mass Fairfield Hollicoke Mt Holly Paper Company Springfield A. G. Elliott & Co Philadelphia Manila Megargee & Decerne Dobler & Mudge Baltimore Plaid Marbie Comb Louis de Jouge & Co New York John Campbel & Co John Campbell & Co Eam

Steamers Arrived in Atlantic Seaboard Ports May 16

Maritime list records steamers arriving or sailing near Boston New York London Queenstown Portland and other ports on May 16 with ships from Jamaica Baracoa Hamburg Liverpool Antwerp Bristol Amsterdam and Montreal among others details include vessel names origins destinations and noted sailings with several entries incomplete or cut off.

Boston Flamborough Jamaica H. A. Hartiuntnn Baracoa New York Germanic Liverpool Antonio Zambrana India Antwerp Llandaff City Bristol Columbia Hamburg Rotterdam Amsterdam Gallia Cienfuegos St. Jago Gellert Countess Catacola Mad Lane Ethelburger Iron Cardiff Adeira Baltimore Avonmore Shields London Colorado Maryland Queenstown Wisconsin Bothnia Portland Eng Chicago Breen Graf Bismarck Father Point Barcelona Montreal Quek Father Voint Nebec Krow Head City of Chester Crow Head Elysia Needles English Channel Augusta Victoria

Navy Secretary backs $50,000 naval militia appropriation

Secretary Tracy urges Senate appropriation to arm and train a naval militia reserve. He contrasts small seaman rolls with Civil War needs, notes states already act, and argues trained citizens backing a small standing force enhances national defense with limited federal cost. He recommends $50,000 to provide arms and training support.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Senate Committee On Appropriations Atlantic Navy United States Department Congress

McCalla Faces Pay Loss During Court-Martial Suspension

Washington May 16 During Commander McCalla three years suspension under court martial sentence he will receive waiting orders pay of 2300 a year. Normally returning officers get three to six months leave at same pay and then shore duty at 3000 a year. Thus McCalla loses 2100 after accounting for expected leave pay versus shore duty.

Washington McCalla Enterprise

Weather Forecast Indications by State and Region

Forecast from Washington for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York. Rain in Maine. fair in New Hampshire Vermont and southern portions with cooler southeast and warmer northwestern areas. fair with stationary temperatures in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with cooler Boston area. eastern New York mixed rain night and fair day with cooler conditions. Observations noted elsewhere at page ten.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Boston New York

Hall Effects Drapery for Window Decoration

The engraving showcases a draped hall window with broché silk arches and Point Duchesse Lace curtains. It highlights four daylight screening methods to emulate day light for proper room ambiance, with a free house visit to study options and demonstrate effects by gaslight in the Night Room.

Presbyterians Debate Revision Methods at Saratoga Meeting

In Saratoga on May 16 Presbyterians debated how to revise the Westminster confessions. Five speakers, including Dr. Patton and Dr. Van Dyke, argued over whether to place legislative power in presbyteries and how to proceed with revision, with committee action planned for tomorrow.

Saratoga Presbyterian Church Roberts Dr. Roberts Namin Gore Amon Patton Princeton McGracken University of the City of New York Morris Edwards St. Paul Shanklin Presbytery Crawfordsville Ind J. A. Thornton San Francisco Philadelphia Peesur Teres van Dyke Caesar Willson George Junkin

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