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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1889

Page

5

Lodge Aims National Election Law Drive for Congress

Washington November 28 Congressman Henry Cabot Lodge seeks the national election law to back his bid for House leadership. He would lead the committee on the election of President, Vice President and Representatives and push federal supervision at polling places, facing resistance from conservatives and the risk of centralizing power. Reed appears favored to become speaker, with caucus votes aligning for his nomination.

Washinaton United States Congress Lodge Sherman Louis Napoleon Senator Teller Senate Committee of Privileges and Elections Messrs Rowell Ilinois Cooper Ohio House Committee On Elections Teller Washington South Blaine Tracy Massachusetts Reed Osborne Pennsylvania Baker New York Committee On Beaker Reed Committee On Foreign Affairs Governor Long Rockwell Long Carlisle Bouse Sothern

Reed Gains Momentum for Speaker Nomination

The article reports Mr Reed advancing toward the Republican Speaker nomination on the first or second ballot. Influential allies have arrived recently and lobbied Western delegations to support him.

Reed

Treasury letter on small denomination notes for Boston banks

A Treasury reply to the Boston Merchants Association argues against larger deposits of small notes at the Boston Sub-Treasury. It notes banks can exchange silver certificates or large denomination legal tender for smaller notes by express at 15 cents per $1000, and warns a vast currency expansion would be needed to stock sub-treasuries. It cites a $7 million silver margin and legally limited legal tender total.

Treasury Department Boston Merchants’ Association Boston Sub-Treasury Express Washington

House Postmastership Candidate Emerges in Congress

Benjamin F. Worrell of New Jersey seeks the postmaster job for the House of Representatives. His sole opponent is Thomas H. McKee of Indiana, assistant librarian of the United States Senate.

HOUSE Benjamin F. Worrell New Jersey House of Representatives Thomas H. McKee Indiana United States Senate

Railroad Crash and Landslide Hit Two NJ Lines

A New Jersey morning reports a major wreck on the Pennsylvania road with twelve freight cars and three engines destroyed as engineers and firemen escape by luck. Separate landslide at Broomsayre halts traffic after an engine house collapse injuring engineer William Bigly.

N. J Pennsylvania Road Grand Street Broomsayre William Bigly Lehigh Valley Railroad Pattenburg Tunnel Bigly

Thanksgiving murder shocks New Hampshire farmer shoots wife

Ayer New Hampshire November 28 William Hodgman a farmer living south of Greenville fatally shot his wife about 8 am after a quarrel following a raffle last night. He pursued her through the house with a loaded gun and now remains at large as police hunt him.

Ayer William Hodgman Greenville N. H Lawrence of Fitchburg

Stanley and Emin Pasha Likely to Join British East Africa Company

The Times suggests both Mr Stanley and Emin Pasha may enter service with the British East Africa Company and Emin's companions may settle within the company's territory. It argues the company deserves proactive government support and calls for Indian natives to be allowed to emigrate to Africa to ease labor shortages.

Loxpon the Times Mr. Stanley Emin Pasha British East Africa Company Emin Africa

Fidelia Club Dedication at Rockland Street West Roxbury

Dedham and West Roxbury Germans formed the Fidelia Club five years ago. The expanded two story Queen Anne hall on Rockland street hosted a dedication with a Rhine scene stage and frescoed interiors. Ex Councilman Anton Peters presided as members enjoyed an instrumental concert and singing by Malden, Boylston and Dedham clubs. construction cost exceeded $3000.

Dedham West Roxbury Rockland Street Fidelia Club Malden Boylston Germantown C. M. Macdonald Casey Anton Peters

Accident at Waltham Injures Man Boarding Train

David Haggerty fifty of Watertown was struck by a train car end while attempting to board a Waltham bound train at 12 2 p m. He suffered serious injuries to the head and body and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. Doctor Worcester described the injuries as serious but not likely fatal.

Waltham Watertown David Haggerty Worcester Massachusetts General Hospital

Clay Bank Slide Delays Albany-Troy Trains Near Troy

A large clay bank slid onto the New York Central track near the Troy Iron Works, delaying trains between Albany and Troy and threatening several nearby frame houses.

Albany N. Y New York Central Troy Iron Works Troy

Officers of the Fleet Must Check Uniforms at Simmons Co.

Officers of the Fleet are advised to inspect for forgotten articles of uniform and obtain all required by regulation at G. W. Simmons & Co. Located at 32 North Street the shop offers complete uniform items per rule.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Princeton Defeats Yale in Muddy Classic at Berkeley Oval

New York reports Princeton beat Yale 10 to 0 before about 80 000 spectators with 25 000 in stands and many on the field in mud. Princeton scorers included Cowan and another touchdown by Ames and a later kick for goal. Yale faced injuries and strong Princeton rushes as the game ended with Princeton victorious.

New York Princeton Yale Berkeley Oval Princetons Harvard Donnelly Cowan Janeway George Riggs Cash Warren Poe Channing Black Ames Stagg Gill Effelfinger Hanson Ewell Rhodes Harvey Wurtemburg Harvey. McClung McBride Murray Hill Jones McClung McCinng Morrison Heffelfinger Newell Slack Pople Brooks Saxe Dartmouth College Stevens Institute Hoboken Dartmouth Wesleyan University University of Pennsylvania Berkeley Tracy Morris Walter Camp Elmira University of Rochester Union College

Hawes Brother Charged With Fire At Father’s Store

Exeter New Hampshire Nov 28 Sheriff Coffin arrested Henry Hawes of Hawes Bros grocers for setting fire to his father’s building last Monday morning. He will be arraigned in Police Court tomorrow afternoon.

Exeter N. H Coffin Henry Hawes Hawes Bros., Grocers

Private dinners at the Revere House praised as refined feasts

The Revere House is described as a premier venue for exclusive dinners and suppers noted as a favorite resort for refined meals and stimulating conversation.

Revere House

Captain Codman Replies On Yankee Ship Superiority

Captain John Codman responds to recent Criticism of his speech before the Free Trade Club. He argues American shipbuilders and seamen surpass foreigners, defends U S shipowners, and disputes British subsidies and the Journal’s labor statistics. He cites Crews aboard the China as American and rebuts Gould’s claims. He recalls a Boston funeral of a leading American sailor and warns against dishonor to shipmasters.

The Post Codman John Codman Free Trade Club Boston Journal Buncombe Gould Messrs. Cramp & Sons Journal Russia India Scotland Clyde Delaware United States Oreover Russell Free Trade Democrat Liverpool San Francisco Consul Russell China Boston Cunard Codhman Sys Mr. Gould England George J. Gould Shipbuilding and Industrial League Robert Bennett Forbes

Tragic Train Death Near Smooth Ledge Salem

A man found unconscious beside the Boston and Maine track near Smooth Ledge in Salem died at Salem Hospital. John W. Lundburg of Maplewood was identified by papers, carrying a workingman’s season ticket and a Boston Lynn rebate check. He appeared to have fallen from a moving train or been struck, fracturing his skull while en route to Lynn for work.

Salem Lynn United Friends

Dress Well With Cheval Glass Promoted At Paine’s

A 20th century advice note urges not judging the whole by a part and promotes full length Cheval Glass mirrors. Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street advertises affordable mirrors this month among a wide assortment.

Paine Canal St

Startling Paralysis Warning Promises Preventive Cure

Early warning signs of paralysis include nervousness fatigue and tingling in limbs. Advertisements claim Dr. Greene's Nervura cures paralysis and nervous disorders, citing testimonials from Alexander Horn and Pauline Roe, with price and contact details for Boston’s Dr. Greene.

Alexander Horn Marine Asylum Philadelphia Penn J. 8 Phillips

Corner High and Congress Sts Loft Space For Lease

TO LET Corner High and Congress streets in former Proctor building five lofts light on three sides with freight and passenger elevators power and heat 7300 feet on each floor Apply to B D Washburn 149 151 Congress St.

Congress Sts Thomas E. Proctor B. D. Washburn Congress St Corner High Thomas E.’rector Dir Washburn

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