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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1889

Page

2

International lighthouse rules debated at conference

Delegates from multiple nations discussed amendments to maritime lighting standards including candle power, green sidelight visibility, stern lights, and towing vessel signals. The committee postponed several proposals pending Lighthouse Board reports and adjourned to continue deliberations next morning.

Steve King Lighthouse Board Vernay Siam Mensing Germany Hall Great Britain Verney Netherlands Bowden Smith Sampson United States Goodrich Committee On Lights Lighthouse Board of the Schackford Mr. Hall Shackford United Sates Franklin Belgium Theobald Verbrugghe China A. M. Bisbee Chil Oscar Viel France E. Richard Spain Baldoremo Vega de Seoane J. H. van Styne Sumner L Kimball

Safety of Vessels at Sea Reported by Marine Conference Panel

Washington reports show three committee findings on night signalling and fog signals. Morse code night signaling is praised for efficiency. dangers of relying on signals alone are noted. calls for stronger fog signals and varied tones. Committees urge conservative reform and careful study of life saving measures.

F F. F. Fletcher U.S.N Washington Marine Conference Committee On United States France Great Britain Committee On Sound Signals Mercantile Marine Committee On Rights

Last Campaign Rallys at Cambridge and Beyond

Crowded Cambridge Temple Hall hosts William E. Russell and John Corcoran with Col. Higginson presiding and Harvey N. Collison, Edward Burns among speakers. Russell and Corcoran rack up cheers as campaign world focuses on Massachusetts politics and police reform.

William E. Russell John W. Corcorean Cambridge Temple Hall Austin Hall Thomas W. Higginson Corcoran Russell Woburn Sapo Harvey N. Collison Edward Burns

Tunnel precinct rows deepen Montana legislative dispute

Helena Oct 4 The State Board of Canvassers discarded the Tunnel precinct in Silver Bow county giving Republicans a 6 to 5 Silver Bow delegation. The case remains appealable and could yield two competing certificate sets if the Tunnel precinct is counted, signaling a protracted contest.

State Board of Canvassers Silver Bow Helena Mont State Board Silver Bow County Secretary of State

Faneuil Hall Noon Meeting Declares Democratic Pride

A noon crowd packed Faneuil Hall to hear Democratic candidates and speakers led by Dr. William Everett and Chairman Pp. A. Collins. Everett defended the ticket as superior to Republicans, denouncing party machinery and praising Grover Cleveland while urging independence.

Faneuil Hall Collins Boston Lanplute William Everett Quincy Everett Democratic Party Republican Party Grover Cleveland Eliot

Players' National League announces new management plan

The Players' National League outlines its stance against the National League, accusing it of costly dealings and loss of integrity. The new body plans to govern next season with Brooklyn Buffalo and Pittsburg clubs and John M. Ward as Brooklyn manager, with a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to finalize club and player dispositions.

New York Council of the Baseball Brotherhood League Fifth Avenue Brooklyn Buffalo Indianapolis Washington Pittsburg John M. Ward

Enthusiastic Woburn Democrats Rally at Music Hall

A large Woburn Democratic gathering filled Music Hall last night with hundreds outside hearing via hallways and entrances. William Kenney presided as William E. Russell spoke praising legislators McEttrick McDonough McNary Senator Robert Howard for championing popular laws, while Harvey N. Collison also addressed the crowd.

Woburn Music Hall William Kenney William E. Russell McEttrick McDonough McNary Robert Howard House Senate Harvey N. Collison

Brackett Visits Newburyport as Republicans Pack Hall

At Newburyport on November 4 the Republican rally drew about two hundred supporters led by the Cadet Band. Brackett Cogswell Wardwell and Greenhalge rode to Wolfe Tavern and then to City Hall amid red fire and fireworks. Chair Hale opened the meeting and P. Kilis presided as Brackett spoke on civil service reform and predicted tomorrow's victory.

Brackett Newburyport Wolfe Tavern Messrs. Brackett Cogswell Wardwell Greenhalge Hale P. K Ilis

Brighton Democrats Turn Out for Ward 25 Rally

Warren Hall in Brighton hosted the Ward 25 Democratic rally with Timothy W. Coakley presiding. John E. Fitzgerald urged Bellamy’s Looking Backward plan, John W. Corcoran spoke on tariffs, and Edward J. Donovan and John J. Lee participated amid cheers for Russell and the ticket.

Brighton Warren Hall Timothy W. Coakley John E. Fitzgerald Bellamy Fitzgerald John W. Corcoran Corcoran William M. Osgood Edward J. Donovan John J. Lee Russell

Rally In Wells Memorial Hall Endorses Donovan for Senate

A Democratic rally in Wells Memorial Hall last evening endorsed James Donovan for the Senate. David F. Barry presided as speakers including Congressman O Neil Senator James Donovan and councilmen Rosnosky and Fanning urged support. The hall was filled to capacity.

Wells Memorial Hall James Donovan Senate David F. Barry Mr. Donovan Congressman O'Neil Councilman Rosnosky Councilman Fanning

Enthusiastic Backers Gather for W H Carberry Senate Bid

Goldsmith's Hall and Friendship Hall hosted a crowd of supporters for William H. Carberry Independendent Democratic candidate for the Senate from the eighth Suffolk district. Alderman John F Short Councilman Richard Sullivan P J Maguire and others spoke with James T Gilligan presiding at Goldsmith's Hall amid strong enthusiasm.

W. H. Carberry Goldsmith’s Hall Tremont Street Friendship Hall Cabot Street William H. Carberry Senate Suffolk John F. Short Richard Sullivan P. J. Maguire Wiliam H. Carberry John F. Shea John Madden James T. Gilligan Goldann Hall

Torchlit parade backs Captain John Reade in Charles Town

Supporters of Captain John Reade the Democratic senatorial candidate paraded Charles Town district with torches and transparencies. About 600 people took part with 350 mounted, led by Patric O Riorden as chief marshal and Michael Roughan as chief of staff.

John Reade Charlestown Patric O’riorden Michael Roughan

The Last Word at Roxbury Ward 23 Meeting

Republicans of Ward 23 held their final ratification meeting at the Dudley Street Opera House. Horace G. Allen Edward L. Pierce Moody Merrill spoke as opposition to the Democratic party, challenging police system policy and local self government.

Commonwealth Republican Party Rice Bishop Paddock Phillips Brooks Quincy Massachusetts Russell Matthews Farnsworth Mr. Russell State House Halsey J. Boardman Roxbury Ward 23 Dudley Street Opera House Horace G. Allen Common Council Edward L. Pierce Long Moody Merrill Allen Democratic Party E. L. Pierce Boston

Hotels and social clubs host prominent guests in Boston

The Boston Architectural Club met at the Revere House for its annual meeting and dinner with C. H. Blackall presiding. The High and Latin Masters' Club gathered at the Thorndike with L. F. Gray as guest. The New England Fur Exchange discussed Time for Credits at the Thorndike. Numerous notable arrivals were recorded at Young's, the Brunswick, and the Vendome, including Lyman Abbott, J. K. Emmet, and many other travelers from New York, Newport, Philadelphia, and Boston shows.

Boston Architectural Club Revere House C. H. Blackall W. T. Partriage J. E. Thomas New England Fur Exchange Thorndike G.W. Bent Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church Brooklyn N. Y Young's J. K. Emmet Hollis Street Theatre J. G. Kilbourn Utica J. A. Turner S. A. Leland Washington Leo Stein Rochester H. B. Winship Troy N.Y He M. Whitman Portland J. 8 Ross New London Conn Frank H. Montgomery Chicago Parker’s Frank Barrett Lancaster C D. R. Wolff A. Vanderbilt New York D. J. Valentine California C. R. Evans Baltimore D. Cramp Philadelphia S. Rosenthal C. D. Lawrence Kansas E. ,. Dillenbeck Joseph Pohle D.D F. L. Wood G. A. Buss Brattleboro Arthur Gray East Walpole W. A. Holmes Newport E. E. Rowell Stamford Adams Jerome Ottenheimer I. Curtis F. J. Short N. Hobart M. A. Longley W. Learned Wife P. Eastick London Eng B. O’brien A. H. Bishop R. I G. A. Barnard L. Barrere San Francisco Thorndike W

Resignation Accepted of Rev Dr Bartol at West Church

Proprieties of the West Church met to acknowledge the health related resignation of Rev Dr Bartol after more than fifty years of service. They express heartfelt gratitude for his ministry, and offer prayers for renewed health and peaceful years ahead.

DR. Bartol West Boston Society The West Church Bartol

Orchestra Delights Patrons at Revere House Café

Patrons of the Revere House ladies cafe enjoy an excellent orchestra nightly from five to seven, enhancing the hotel’s famed cuisine with delightful musical accompaniment.

Revere House Ladies’ Cafe

Hollins plan reorganizes Missouri Kansas Texas railroad

The Hollins committee proposes a complete stock and bond plan for the Missouri Kansas Texas road. It calls for a new 4 percent first mortgage of 20 million dollars, par plus accrued interest after foreclosure, and restructures existing bonds and stocks with second mortgages and preferred stock to cut fixed charges by about 1.09 million.

New York Hollins Committee Missouri, Kansas& Texas Road

Utah Territory Report Details Growth and Mormon Influence

Governor Thomas reports Utah population at 230000 with an 86000 gain since 1880. He notes vast grazing lands, rising Mormon influence in schools, land ownership, and politics, and warns Gentile power remains strong yet vulnerable in Ogden and Salt Lake City.

Washington Arthur L. Thomas Utah Territory Secretary of the Interior Utah Wilford Woodruff Mormon Church Congress Colorado Ogden Legislative Assembly Salt Lake City Salt Lake

Mt Tom Sulphite Pulp Co Formed at Northampton

The state commissioner of corporations approves charters for the Mt Tom Sulphite Pulp Company to manufacture wood pulp in Northampton with a $150,000 capital. William A. Russell named president and Alonzo R. Burbank treasurer. Also approved is the New England Deaconess Home and Training School with headquarters in Boston. William R. Clark president and Isabella A. Cush ing treasurer. An information is filed against the Boston Fraternal Accident Association. Justice Holmes orders appearance next Friday to show cause for a permanent injunction over concerns raised by the insurance commissioner about the association’s financial condition.

State House Commissioner of Corporations Mt. Tom Northampton William A. Russell Alonzo R. Burbank New England

Building and Loan Trust Promises Safe City Investment

In Minneapolis a national building and loan plan is highlighted, focusing on the Guaranty Building & Loan Association. The article describes how homeowners use such associations to save, invest, and finance homes with strong safeguards, mortgage controls, and a projected seven to nine year stock maturity, plus a 6 percent annual dividend. It frames the plan as a secure, profitable option for Eastern and New England investors seeking real estate-backed gains.

Minneapolis Minn Speciuar Building and Loan Association Guarantee Building & Loan Association Minnesota W. E. Johnson C. H. Childs H. E. Fairchild Minnesota Title Insurance & Trust Company G. &. Bertrand J. W. Brain J. W. Knight J. D. Shearer Guaranty Building & Loan Association Cooperative Banks of Massachusetts Eastern Building Guaranty Association New York Rn Guaranty Association Peain North West Bank Stoech

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