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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1887
Page
1
A steamer named Wah Yung was burned on the Canton River with reports stating around 400 passengers may have perished. Authorities and witnesses assessed the disaster as a major maritime calamity and a national tragedy.
A late November shipping report records vessels arriving or departing at ports including Gottenburg Liverpool Glasgow Rotterdam Boston New York Havana Bristol Quebec Liverpool Baltimore Philadelphia Hamburg Bristol Quebec Liverpool Liverpool City of Alexandria Havana Boston Kingston and more with crews listed as origin ports such as Savannah Baltimore Boston New York Santa Monica and Nassau.
A Portland based commentary by Judge Woodbury on Edward Atkinson’s plea for U S Canada commercial reciprocity. The piece argues how tariffs on fish and potatoes hurt New England workers, promotes Canadian United States union, and cautions against coercive purchases of maritime provinces.
Judge Charles Levi Woodbury commented on Edward Atkinson’s proposal to buy three Canadian maritime provinces. He noted Canada’s 1885 debt of 264.7 million dollars, Ottawa railways losing money, and Canada’s heavy taxation with strained credit with Great Britain. He said maritime provinces favor annexation or freer trade with the United States.
Portland fish exchange leader O B Whitten denounces Edward Atkinson’s Boston proposal to buy Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island saying fifty million is too high for land that offers little benefit. He argues for higher tariffs on fresh fish protects New England fishermen and warns against free trade with Canada while urging united action through the Portland exchange and congressional channels.
The National Fishery Association met at the United States Hotel for its first annual gathering with delegates from across the country. President F J Babson urged a clear stance on forthcoming federal and state legislation, while Treasurer Pew of Gloucester opposed US Canada commercial union, warning it would harm American fisheries.
In Curiaco on November 16 jurors received three letters implying turnkeys killed Lingg. Witnesses testified Lingg killed himself with a two inch bomb hidden on his person. The jury ruled Lingg died from the bomb explosion. Waldheim Cemetery Association warned against further public demonstrations. An Arbeiter Zeitung letter offered Lingg's body for exhibition for 10000 dollars.
Duruth Nov 16 The Court of Queens bench voids the coroner jury verdict in the Sept 9 Mitchelstown police shooting case, ruling the inquiry illegal and the jury improperly impaneled. Notices call for a Shannon Steamship boycott during prisoner transport to Limerick jail. The Freeman's Journal notes government move to drop prosecution of Lord Mayor Sullivan. The Express and Irish Times comment on loyalty uprisings in south Ireland and government tolerance of law defiance.
Curiaco November 16 identified Miner and Carson as the men in custody for burglary at Roxbury Gas Company. They are linked to the 1879 theft of $470000 in securities from James Young's New York real estate office, the largest bond robbery on record.
Robert Bonner announces retirement from management of the New York Ledger and transfers control to his three sons under the firm name Robert Bonners Sons.
The examining magistrate ruled the Caffarel trial letters dated 1884, while an expert said they were recent. Paper maker testified the fabric could not be from before 1885. The secretary who wrote the disputed letters is summoned as the case grows tangled. The Right seeks a Chamber debate tomorrow as a broad panic sweeps deputies.
Birr November 16 Crown prince walks and meets Emperor and Empress of Brazil. He shows clearer voice and good spirits. Letters from Germany and abroad propose cures, including an unfailing ointment from an Oberniesa farmer. Major Kesuit to forward ointment to San Remo. Swelling subsides and laryngeal mucus discharge provides relief. Dr Schmidt notes no change in overall condition and no immediate danger.
London observers report Radical clubs and Socialist delegates vote to hold a Hyde Park meeting Sunday and send a deputation to Trafalgar Square to press a case of assault against police. Leaders of the unemployed plan Teatateat Square gathering at 4 pm if blocked, with possible extra Sundays. The Globe notes potential 20,000 special constables and Home Secretary Matthews expects 45,000 volunteers.
The Times reports Mr Chamberlain received with high praise in America by both political friends and the British nation. The Standard notes his aim to address international issues beyond fisheries while Dominion interests seek broad US commerce concessions in exchange for fishing access.
In Rome and Canton reports brief that Italian Parliament opens with King Humbert’s optimistic throne speech while in Canton the Wah Yung steamer burned with about 400 presumed dead. Also noted: Rev. Charles A. Berry to succeed Beecher. Nihilist Jessevich handed to police. Russians ordered to learn German. Paris justice minister resigns.
In Providence the Bourn Bill sparks a fierce House fight as Republicans advance voters rights for all male citizens except city councils and spending referenda. Democrats denounce the measure as late and inadequate, pushing for a constitutional convention while a House adjourns after heated debate.
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