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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1890

Page

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Mining stock closing quotations in San Francisco

The official closing quotations for mining stocks in San Francisco on May 19 list Alta California at 1.20, Hale & Norcross 2.55, Eureka at 4.16, Sierra Nevada 1. ay, Union Consolidated 2.25, Gould & Curry 4.25, Yellow Jacket 0.060. Prices are shown in cents per share for most stocks with irregular OCR results.

San Francisco Alta Cnnescss Belebar Hale & Norcross Savage Commonwealth Sierra Nevada Eureka Can Union Consolidated Gould & Curry Yellow Jacket

Labors and unions meet across Dexter Hall scene

Union 3 of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners reported initiation of seventeen members and nineteen propositions. Delegations from carpenters and building laborers discussed non union work, while other unions held sessions, parades planned, and strikes considered. In Natick the Wilson factory resumes with prices set for a year and over a thousand workers affected. A Brookline registrar hearing accused James H. Maher of paying taxes to influence license votes, with a replacement appointed. Powderly acquitted of conspiracy charges in Greensburg, Penn.

Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Dexter Hall Bricklayers’ Union Type Hall Caledonia Hall Wells Memorial Hall Tremont Temple Boston Brewing Coopers’ Association Greystone Hall Amalgamated Carenters Syvans Hall England Carpenters Buildin Natick John O. Wilson & Co New Reprorp Brookline Board of Registrars of Voters Aspinwall Charles I. Dunkley Board of Registrars Patrick O’loughlin Maher Democratic Town Committee

Reichstag Subsidy for East Africa Ships and Labor Debate

The budget committee approved 4,500,000 marks for German operations in East Africa. Of this, 350,000 marks subsidize the East African Steamship Company with Hamburg Bremen routes to East African ports. The session denied Samoa service abandonment rumors and noted wartime progress and labor reform talks.

Briain Reichstag East Africa East African Steamship Company Hamburg Bremen Africa Samoa Verdi du Vernois France Russia Germany von Caprivi Herr Grillenberger House Austria Switzerland

Havana Explosion Casts Gloom Over City

The Havana fire and explosion left the city in mourning with many businesses closed and homes draped in black. The Treasury Department will pay funeral expenses for victims and a fund was started for a mausoleum. The funeral today drew governors, bishops, and military officials.

Havana Treasury Department Cuba Marines

Gladstone Condemned by London Papers Over Mitchelstown Remark

London papers from May 19 condemn William Gladstone for comparing Russian official cruelties in Siberia with the Mitchelstown riot in Ireland. The Pall Mall Gazette and Standard denounce the analogy as inappropriate and morally shocking, while the St James Gazette mocks him as an unstripped adventurer.

London Mr. Gladstone Siberia Mitchelstown Pall Mall Gazette England Gladstone Gazette Stepniak St. James Gazette

New Japanese Cabinet Formed With Notables Named

Yokoyama May 19 reports a new cabinet listing Count Tsukumichi as Home Affairs Minister, General Oyama as War Minister, and several other high officials including Yoshikawa Akimasa Education and Kubayama Sukenobe Marine ministers.

Tsukumichi Oyama Yokoyama Saigo Tsukumichi Yoshikawa Akimasa Kubayama Sukenobe Murisv Ogama Matsukaza Masayasui Shovrro

The Czars Austrian Regiment Jubilee Remarks

The Austrian regiment with the Czar as honorary colonel celebrated its jubilee at Pestherwardin Slavonia. Officers hosted a banquet with the Russian military attaché in attendance and a toast to Emperor Francis Joseph was given. The Czar sent an autograph letter to its commander expressing warm congratulations.

London Mr. Gladstone Mitchelstown Page Prson Czar Pesterwardin Slavonia Vienna Francis Joseph

Large Block of Cable Stock Sold to London Syndicate

A large block of commercial cable stock was sold to a London syndicate linked to the Canadian Pacific railway. Directors elected to represent the interest include Sir Donald A. Smith W C Van Horne C R Hosmer Thomas Skinner. John W Mackay remains sole holder of more than half the stock.

New Brunswick Inglewood Club Musquash River Canadian Pacific Railway Sir Frederick Middleton P Pacific Loxgox London Canadian Pacifico Railway Donald A. Smith W. C. van Horne C. R. Hosmer Montreal Thomas Skinner John W. Mackay

Consolidation of East African Firms Banquet to Explorers

Berwin May 19 A merger was decided to amalgamate the Vitu and German East African companies at a meeting. Workmen in the State factories at Span are mentioned in the report.

Lisson Serpa Pinto Andrada Cordon and Cardozo Sydney Peter Kemp Illiam J. O’connor Berwin Vitu Span

Middleton Case Shocks Canada as General Faces Looting Scandal

Ottawa reports General Sir Fred Middleton, commander of Canadian forces, condemned by Parliament for appropriating furs worth $6000 to $7000 seized from a half breed named Bremner. British government seeks explanation. resignation and indemnity may follow. Cabinet deliberations continue amid anticipated testimony.

Ottawa Fred Middleton Canada Canadian Northwest Bremner Imperial Army Militia Department Adolph Caron Adolph

Drunken Worker Charged in Grafton County Murder

In Wentworth New Hampshire a man named W H Shaw, employed remodeling a turntable, became intoxicated, attacked Mell J Emery aged 22 at a hotel barn, knocked him down, kicked him in the head, and fled but was overtaken. Emery died within minutes without speaking.

Woopsvite N. H Grafton County W. H. Shaw Wentworth Mell J. Emery Emery Shaw

Supreme Court upholds Edmunds polygamy law in Mormon church case

The Supreme Court affirms Utah and federal actions dissolving the Church of Latter Day Saints and escheating church property under the Edmunds law. Justice Bradley dissents on limits of Congress over territories and church property seizure.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Mormon Church Church of Latter Day Saints Supreme Court of Utah Edmunds Mormon Church Corporation Supreme Court Congress Church Corporation Legislative Assembly of Utah Justice Bradley Fuller Field Lamar Territories

Seized Ballet Costumes Tied to Madison Square Garden Firm

Collector Erhardt received a letter from George G C Tichenor assistant secretary of the Treasury stating the foreign value of the seized ballet costumes is worn and the duty fixed at 4656. It claims the manager had full authority to import. It says trunks may be released only on payment of duties plus a 100 fine and seizure expenses, and to confer with the U S district attorney for possible criminal action.

New York Srecrau Erhardt George GC Tichenor The Treasury Madison Square Garden Company United States District Attorney

Navy Officers Ordered for Board and Promotion Exam

Commander Allan D. Brown and Ensign B. C. Dent must appear before the retiring board. Ensign John Hi Freemore is ordered to undergo examination for promotion.

Washington SteerAu Allan D. Brown B. C.dent John Hi, Freemore

Eugen D Al bt Tells Knabe Pianos Best in America

In New York on May 16, 1890 Eugen D Albert declares the Knabe pianos the best instrument in America after using them during his stay. He states he would certainly use Knabe pianos again if returning for artistic reasons, and offers this unsolicited testimonial.

Knabe America House of Knabe EvanGen D’ Albert New York

Spring Overcoats Sale at Army and Co

Today only at R. T. Army & Co. 622 Washington St corner Kasex pick any spring overcoat from a stock of 200 to 300. Tailor-made garments once priced at 18 to 25 dollars now offered for 10 dollars each. sizes may vary.

R. T. Army & Co Washington Street Kasex

Trade Ties with Japan Boosts Marblehead Honor

Washington May 19 The appointment of Munimitsue Mutsu former Japanese minister here to Minister of Agriculture and Commerce signals strong effort to extend trade. He is seen as key to Japan's move toward representative government and closer ties with the United States. Marblehead receives notice that a major naval vessel will be named for the town, with formal publicity by Secretary Tracy. The Kemmler case hearing is postponed to tomorrow.

Washington Munimitsue Mutsu Matsu Japan New Legislative Assembly Tracy Cogswell Marblehead

Sydenham Swims to 220-Yard Victory in Providence

Heilborn of the Sydenham Swimming Club defeated Wells of the Boston Athletic Association by three quarters of a length in 3m 20s. Sydenham clinched the world water polo championship by defeating Boston 6–0. The series ended with Sydenham winning two of three matches for the silver cup. A novice race saw McGregor first Kelleher second McCoy third. A handicap race had Verity first and Eaton third.

Providence R. I Sanitary Gymnasium Heilborn Sydenham Swimming Club Wells Boston Athletic Association Sydenham Boston J F. McGregor J. Kelleher J. McCoy Verity of Eaton of

Obituary of Dr. Perley E. Goodhue and two other deaths

Dr. Perley E. Goodhue of Haverhill died after a four day illness from malignant diphtheria. He was born in Hancock New Hampshire and practiced medicine in Methuen and Haverhill. Also Patrick Tivnan a longtime Advertiser compositor died in East Cambridge at fifty eight. William Plummer of Montreal died aboard the Ori noco in New York after a stroke. he was seventy and longtime commissioner of Indian affairs in Montreal.

Perley E. Goodhue Haverhill Hancock N. H State Medical University Burlington Methuen Mass Essex North Massachusetts Medical Society Haverhill Book Club Hoe Patrick Tivnan Advertiser East Cambridge Rankling Typographical Society William Plummer Montreal Canada Orinoco New York Bermuda

Maritime arrivals and departures list dated May entries

A compilation of ships and routes with origins and destinations. Vessels include Pavonia from Liverpool to Boston and City of Columbia from Nuevitas to New York, with multiple May dates and ports such as Havre, Baracoa, Veracruz, and Montreal cited alongside lines for Liverpool Glasgow London and Antwerp.

Boston Pavonia Liverpool Naranja New York City of Columbia Nuevitas Stamford Baracoa Soldier Prince Mayaguez Son Havre la Bretagne Newark Aovilia State of Moville Anchoria Runic Baltimore Oregon Montreal Glasgow Warwick London Marsala Hiamburg Iill Colorado Dannet Head Volaria Matin Mead Liberman Sand Head Ontario Avonmouth Dover Atremen Eider Lizard Gheelan Antwerp Rhineland Ae Bay C. B Rydal Holwe

Victoria bicycle brochure touts refined French patterns

The promotion highlights Victoria bikes with French style patterns and curved lines, claiming unrivaled luxury and smooth ride. It notes use of premium stock, patented parts including rubber headed springs, easy access models for ladies, one piece circle design for sharp steering, larger storm aprons, and retained Collinge Axles and English Mail Lamps.

Tariff Battle Rages Over Lead Ore Duty in Congress

Washington reports a tense debate on the McKinley tariff bill with Senator Dawes opposing votes on the lead ore duty and General Henderson attacking tobacco tax cuts. The Ways and Means clash centered on a half cent per pound lead ore levy, with Republicans and Democrats split and a final defeat tally of 99 to 119 on the key amendment. A later suspension proposal was shot down as well. Congress heard a Boston bankers petition in favor of preserving the national banking system.

Washington Strerin Dawes Senate General Henderson Iowa Russell Harrison Montana Committee On Ways and Means Prince Russell Tha Funston Anderson Kelly Morrill Kansas Hopkins Mason Taylor Adams Post Cannon Ilinois Gear Butterworth Ohio Lehrbach New Jersey Kerr Dalzell Pennsylvania Massachusetts Mexico McKinley Wey Cartero Montana Spain Europe Crain Texas Andrew Boston Chicago Messrs Charles Oung Charles L. Person George W. Whitney

West Virginia Congressman Clarifies Campbell Affidavit Controversy

In the House on May 19, Mr. Wilson of West Virginia questioned Mr. Bayne about Campbell's affidavit and the charges against Wilson. Bayne began to reply, signaling a forthcoming formal stance on the dispute.

Washington Wilson West Virginia Mr. Bayne Mr. Bynum Campbell

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