Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Nov 13, 1889, p. 1

Observations Taken At 80 PM Report

Observations elsewhere note measurements recorded at 80 p m with a brief mention of the time. The fragment provides no further details on location instruments or results.

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Newfoundland government pledge could reshape Canadian fishery policy

Ottawa notes that if Newfoundland repeals the bait act and allows French fishermen to buy bait and supplies in its ports, United States vessels may access Canadian ports for provisioning. That shift could turn Newfoundland into a depot shipping fish to Boston and Gloucester, reducing Nova Scotia victualing and rail commerce.

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Cretan Troubles Hint at Allied Tensions with Greece

A Blue book on the Cretan troubles reveals Greece planned an August expedition to Crete before powers restrained her. Lord Salisbury said England would consult with her allies, a phrase set to spark a sensation since the prime minister had said England had no allies.

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Parnell Commission Hearings Hear of Dynamite Policy

London reports Sir Henry James cornered the Times case by detailing repeated evidence of Irish groups aims and methods. He called the skirmishing fund a murder fund and warned the Parnell faction concealed ties to secret societies ready for violent acts. The court refused to delay Mr Parnell’s libel suit against the Times.

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Floquet Named Provisional President of French Chamber

Paris dispatch reports the French Chamber elects M. Floquet provisional president with MM Perier and Develle as vice presidents. M. Pierre Blanc presided, urged calm to prevent disorders as Montmartre delegates protested against M. Joffrin. Deroulede was arrested as Boulangists numbered about sixty. Senate met and adjourned to Monday.

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Guatemalan Draft Protocol On Federal Union Signed

London dispatch reports Guatemala’s minister says a protocol for the federation of Guatemala with San Salvador Honduras Nicaragua and Costa Rica has been signed and awaits ratification by the five congresses. He dismisses a claim that Guatemala would be split to balance power.

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Brackett Opens Newton Playground Fund Fair

Governor elect Brackett formally opened a Newton Centre fair to raise funds for a public playground. Newton has set aside 10000 dollars with citizens to raise 15000 more. R R Bishop presided and introduced Brackett. Mayor Orr spoke briefly on public play spaces.

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Yale to Establish a Musical Department at Uni

The Yale corporation voted at a special meeting to establish a university musical department. A committee of Dr. G L Walker Dr T T Munger and Thomas Sloane was formed to investigate arrangements and secure endowment. The Fairfield County Alumni Association proposed the plan and is ready to endow when the time comes.

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Debate on Vessel Speed in Fog at International Conference

Washington and Barrmore reports cover the International Marine Conference resuming with debate over article 13 on ship speed in fog or snow. US and UK delegates argue for flexibility, while others warn against tying judges to fixed limits. article adopted as originally proposed.

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Boston's Early Winter Entertainments at Maritime Exhibition

The notice highlights Boston's Maritime Exhibition as a key event this early winter season. It marks a 25 cent admission day, inviting the public to visit and explore the displays and activities featured aboard the exhibition ships.

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Rocky Mountain Snows Plague Rails and Fruit Losses

Eastern Colorado New Mexico northern Texas and western Nebraska and Kansas saw record snowfalls with Oct 31 start in northern Colorado piling up to twenty inches. Denver faced city blockade and rail wrecks on the Denver Texas and Fort Worth line. Wrecks disabled by snow left two engineers dead and track crews to clear lines in hours. Pueblo saw telegraph poles and lines fail leaving dark streets and alarms down.

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Leaven of Tariff Reform Debate in Kansas City

Ex Speaker John G Carlisle toured to Washington and blamed tariff reform for GOP losses. He noted prohibition and rural gains, predicting Cleveland's influence rises in 1892. He suggested McKinley’s chances dimmed, with Reed or Cannon as possible successors.

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Reform urged as thousands ride rails mail service

Washington reports detail Railway Mail Service operations for the year ending June 30 1889. Postal clerks served 133 110 miles by rail with 17 271 miles by pouch. 45 inland steamboat lines added 5543 miles. Accidents totaled 193 with ten clerks killed ninety five seriously and forty slightly injured. Proposals include increased appropriations and staff elevating salaries for an assistant general superintendent and a chief clerk. Separately Windom delays a commission into charges against Edward Sherer amid political pressure.

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Washineton J. Lorie Bell Railway Mail Service Bell Congress

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Burglary Firefight Near Depnam Nighttime Home Invasion

At about 3 am in the Purgatory district near Depnam a burglar entered Luther Eaton’s bedroom. The intruder fired narrowly over Eaton’s head as he fled with a companion toward a yard and a covered wagon. $10, two silver watches, and a revolver were stolen from Eaton’s son’s room.

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Nothing Forgotten Delightful Space Saver Catalogue Offer

This piece extols a compact storage solution with four shelves and mirrors, praising its balance of size and utility. It invites readers to request the large Illustrated Catalogue, offering 256 pages and 800 engravings for 10 cents postage. The tone is promotional, emphasizing value and rooms-saving charm.

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Fifteen Children Highlight Early 1900s Mill Officers

At Fally River on November 12, stockholders of Richard Borden Manufacturing elected Thomas J. Borden as president and Richard B. Borden as clerk and treasurer, with a board including Jer ome C and Edward P. Borden. Cornell Mill named John W. Hargraves treasurer. The Second District Court heard four charges against Jeremiah Casey for employing children under thirteen at Slade mill. one case ended with Casey discharged after a parent claimed a fourteen year old, Clara Parent, was found. Ella Russ, eleven, case yielded a $20 fine and costs as two other complaints were dropped.

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Fally River Richard Borden Manufacturing Company Thomas J. Borden Richard B. Borden Bordens Jerome C Richard B Thomas J Edward P M.C.D Frank S. Stevens Cornell Mill John W. Hargraves John D. Flint Reuben Hargraves Thomas Hargraves Daniel Cornell Clark Chase J. F. Jackson A. Jencks Pawtucket Cyrus Washburne Wellesley Hills Byron Fish Arthur L. Kelly Providence W. F. Draper Hopedale Clara Casey Nolle Ella Russ

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Ships Arrive and Sail From Ports Worldwide on Nov 12

A list of vessels departing and arriving on November 12 across New York Philadelphia Hamburg Glasgow Bremen Moville Lizard Prawle Point and related routes. Ships include Anchoria Murcia British Prince Kingdom Rugia Circe Italia Circassia Italia and more with routes from Glasgow Baltimore New York Montreal and Jamaica detailing passage times and destinations.

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Observations Taken At 80 PM Report

Newfoundland government pledge could reshape Canadian fishery policy

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Cretan Troubles Hint at Allied Tensions with Greece

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Parnell Commission Hearings Hear of Dynamite Policy

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Floquet Named Provisional President of French Chamber

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Guatemalan Draft Protocol On Federal Union Signed

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Brackett Opens Newton Playground Fund Fair

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Yale to Establish a Musical Department at Uni

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Debate on Vessel Speed in Fog at International Conference

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Boston's Early Winter Entertainments at Maritime Exhibition

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Rocky Mountain Snows Plague Rails and Fruit Losses

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Leaven of Tariff Reform Debate in Kansas City

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Reform urged as thousands ride rails mail service

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Burglary Firefight Near Depnam Nighttime Home Invasion

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