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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1890

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Copyright Question Clouds Prospects in Congress

The International Literary Congress reports disappointment over the failed May copyright bill and antagonism between states and England. Count Keratry and Secretary Blaine note potential recovery, predicting a new bill in December and possible passage with broader support.

Lennon International Literary Congress Jules Lenina America England Congress Count Keratry House of Representatives Reed Copyright Association Blaine Harrison Cleveland

Seven Powder Explosions Wreck Dupont Works Near Wilmington

Wilminton Del Oct 7 The Dupont Powder Works near Brandywine three miles from Wilmington suffered seven blasts this afternoon killing at least ten workers and injuring many. The Upper yard office and six mills were wrecked with homes demolished and windows blown miles away. Firefighters prevented a larger catastrophe as a refinery burned. total loss estimated at £500000 with ten tons of powder exploded and many workers unaccounted for.

Dupont Powder Works Wihnington Del Willy Houses Wilmineton Dupont Brandywine Hagley Wilmington Dupont Company Eugene Dupont Francis G. Dupont Carles I. Dupont Gran United States Dupont Fire Brigade

Brookline Wedding Unites William B Tyler and Carrie A Bates

A large Brookline gathering attended the Harvard Church ceremony for Miss Carrie Almeria Bates and Mr William Bartlett Tyler. Rev Reuven Thomas officiated with T Harry Tyler as best man and Mabel Bates as maid of honor. The bride wore white faille francaise and bouquets of white roses. Organist George A Burdett played the wedding march and Mendelssohn for departure. A reception at the Bates home followed with Howard Richardson's orchestra and an elaborate supper. Gifts included a Centre street house and a Steinway piano.

Harvard Church Brookline Carrie Almeria Bates Jacob P. Bates Longwood Avenue William Bartlett Tyler Harvard Street Reuven Thomas D.D T. Harry Tyler Mabel Bates Sarah Yerxa Jelen Newell Edith Winch Bessie I. Barnes Faille Francaise George A. Burdett Boston Howard Richardson Weber Centre Street

Moorish Fret Work Drapery Debuts in Town

Invented A. O. introduces Moorish fret work drapery made with rope and cord lambrequin. Hangs from burnished brass pole with Point Duchesse Lace backdrop. Offered in any color, cheaper and easier to install than fretted wood. Window complete priced at 18 dollars.

Newton Fatal Crossings Accident In Butcher Wagon

At Carter's Crossing Newtonville a Water town man George Bleiler was struck by a 2 45 outward express train while crossing in a butcher wagon. The cart was demolished the horse escaped unharmed and Bleiler is believed to be seriously hurt with internal injuries.

Newton Boston & Albany Carter’s Crossing Newtonville George Bleiler Watertown Bleiler

Lynn loom workers hearing set amid labor tension

Lynn October 7. James Lacy and Michael Carney faced a court arraignment for threatening an employee at the John J Moulton factory. A hearing was held and the case continued to next Saturday for arguments. Grand Master Workman Powderly will address Lynn workers next Sunday afternoon in a Lynn hall about the labor situation.

Lynn SeecrAu James Lacy Michael Carney John ‘J. Moulton Powderly Lynn Hall

Census Bureau state population figures released

The Census Bureau lists Iowa with a population of 1,906,729, up 282,114 or 17.36 percent. West Virginia reaches 760,448, an increase of 141,991 or 22.96 percent. Ohio shows 3,666,719, up 468,657 or 14.65 percent.

Washington Census Bureau Iowa West Virginia Ohio

Alarm at East Boston House Sparks Minor Fire

Alarm from Box 637 at 2 50 this morning reported a small fire at Elbridge G Choate residence 36 Princeton Street East Boston. Fire crews responded quickly and contained the blaze with no injuries reported.

Merning Elbridge G. Choate Princeton Street East Boston

Morley urges Irish land reform remedy in Ireland talk

London Oct. 7 John Morley argued in Swindon that his ministerial past should not blind him to Ireland's plight. He said his role as envoy of peace from English to Irish democracies supports exposing magistrates. He endorsed renewing 1886 land proposals with Irish member cooperation to address distress in congested districts.

Morley London John Morley Swindon Ireland England Waddell

The Late Mrs Booth Lays in State in London

The body of Mrs Booth wife of the Salvation Army commander lies in state at Clapton Hall with thousands filing past. Funeral arrangements set for Abney Park Tuesday with railway excursions offered nationwide. A Monday Olympia requiem will seat 24,000 as the cortege forms at the Thames embankment. The Salvation Army to parade in full uniform with a white cotton armband.

Thames Embankment Salvation Army

Minister ridicules Morley on Irish famine claims

London October 7 Sir Michael Hicks Beach Minister of Commerce ridiculed Mr Morley’s statements on Ireland saying no famine existed akin to 1846. He noted partial potato crop failures in some districts but predicted government would prevent any suffering. Edward Stanhope Secretary for War echoed the view in Horncastle, saying famine was imaginary to Parnellites.

International Literary Congress Argentine John Morley Michael Hicks-Beach Edward Stanhope Morley London Michael Hiecks-Beach Cloucester Ireland Horncastle Ile

Two Steerage Passengers Die by Suicide Aboard Majestic

On the Majestic en route from New York two steerage passengers took their own lives during the voyage. Reported afterward, fellow travelers raised a purse of 350 for the widow and children of one of the men.

Majestic Liverppool New York

Rumored Portugal Cabinet Names Circulated in Press

Lisson October 7 reports newspapers publish a cabinet list with General D'Apreu E Sousa as premier and minister of war, Count Casar Ris Eiro as justice minister, Count De San Januario as interior minister, Senior Martents as finance minister, and Sunor Ferreira as foreign affairs minister, without official confirmation.

Lisson D’apreu E. Sousa Dr Casar Riseiro Count de San Januario Martents Sunnor Ferrao

Cholera Outbreak Reported in Barcelona

Maprio Oct 7 cholera breaks out in Barcelona with four deaths over the weekend. Sunday and Saturday saw four fatalities and yesterday added three new cases and one death.

Barcelona Maprio

Era of Strikes Shuts London Docks Growth

London docks face upheaval as managers of Allan and Wilson lines warn labor unrest halts coal and grain trades. They report annual pay demands of 15 to 20 shillings daily and fear supervision failures and widespread demoralization. A letter to Thomas Mann warns several New York steamers may be laid up without a move to piece work.

London Allan and Wilson Steamship Lines Thomas Mann Albert Dock Liverpool New York Mann Hill

International Trade Views Cited From Boston Paper

The Chronicle comments on Mr. Atkinsons paper in the Manufacturers Record noting that once Americas vast resources are tapped the drive for a world market could shift focus from internal markets and create economic pressure in Britain, sparking concern among long range thinkers.

Atkinson London the Chronicle Boston Manufacturers’ Record America

French Tariff Plans Fix Exports for France

Paris on October 7 the Cabinet named M Roche Minister of Commerce to frame a bill for a maximum tariff on exports into France and to grant concessions to countries whose tariffs favor French products.

Paris M. Roche Chamber of Deputies France

United States Cuba Treaty Idea Faces Bar in Cuba

Mapnio Oct. 7 The American press proposal for a special treaty with Cuba and Porto Rico is met with cold reception here. It is claimed such a treaty is impossible until the expiration of the existing commerce treaties in 1802.

United States Cuba Porto

Liverpool Trade Disturbed by Cart Men Strike

Liverpool October 7 The cart men strike disrupts trade as merchants cannot move or deliver goods impacting local business activity.

Liverpool Liverroon Cartmen

Gladstone to Discuss Labor Question in Scotland

London Oct 7 Mr Gladstone promised to dilate on the labor question during his visit to West Calder Scotland.

MR. Gladstone London Gladstone West Calder Scotland

Laceworkers Strike Closes Factories In Canals

The laceworkers strike continues with all factories closed in Canals. Negotiations proceed between operatives and employers over new rules and wages as talks continue.

Canals

Signs of War in the Argentine Republic

A panic swept Buenos Aires on October 7 as rumors of a fresh revolution triggered troop mobilization. Cavalry patrolled, ministers and officials sheltered, and police armed with Remington rifles prepared at central stations. Reinforcements were sent, fleets readied, and the president ordered troops to Santa Catalina while fears of a La Plata outbreak subsided.

Buenos Aykes Palermo Park Geneyraiuden Winister Pellegrini Zarate Roca Palermo Bordero Santa Catalina la Plata

Vermont Supreme Court Retrenchment Bill Sparks Debate

In Montpelier the Vermont Senate debates a bill to reduce the Supreme Court to one chief judge and five associates, cutting one seat. Opponents include current justices and lawyers hoping for judgeships, while Stephen C. Shurtleff may benefit if seven judges are kept.

Montrevier Vermont Senate Supreme Court H. H. Powers Congress Stephen C. Shurtleff

Navy Officers Ordered to Hold for San Francisco Duty

Washington Oct 7 Naval orders list Lieutenants Berry Babcock Potts Ensigns Bernadou Crose Reid Zenham Morgan Hayward Wiley Medical Inspector White Passed Assistant Surgeon Holgar and Engineers McElroy Higgins to hold for orders to San Francisco Assistant Surgeon Braisted ordered to duty at Hot Springs Arkansas Surgeon Price detached from duty in Washington to waiting orders Frank Anderson detached from bureau of medicine to attend naval officers in Washington Assistant Surgeon Spratling detached from Hot Springs to San Francisco

Washington Sprcrat A. J. Berry W. C. Babcock I. M. Potts J. J. Bernadou W. M. Crose J. H. Reid H. K. Zenham C. B. Morgan G. N. Hayward H. A. Wiley C. H. White J. M. Holgar G. W. McElroy R. E. Higgins San Francisco W. C. Braisted Hot Springs Ark A. J. Price Frank Anderson Bureau of Medicine L. W. Spratling

Wreck of Mary Jane During A North Beach Storm

Charllotetown P E I reports the schooner Mary Jane from this port was wrecked off North Beach Jouvain Island near Cape Tormentine during yesterday's storm. Captain Button of Wallace Nova Scotia owned the vessel and the crew are believed lost.

Charlottetown Mary Jane Button Wallace, N. S North Beach Jouvain Island Cape Tormentine

Shoe makers vote to raise prices nationwide

In New York on Oct 7 a large meeting of shoe manufacturers decided to advance prices. Shoes will rise by 26 to 50 cents per pair and manufacturers will refuse to guarantee shoes henceforth.

New York United States

Rochester man found guilty of first degree murder at Niagara Falls

Welland Ontario October 8 Arthur Day of Rochester New York was convicted of first degree murder for throwing his wife over a cliff at Niagara Falls on July 27 and sentenced to be hanged on November 18.

Welland, Ont Arthur Day Rochester N. Y Niagara Falls

Arrival and departure notices from Wiscasset port

WISCASSET Oct 7 Arrived Oct 6 Douglas Haynes Greenleaf Stamford Failed Oct 6 Millie Washburn Coffin Boston.

Wiscasset Douglas Haynes Greenleaf Stamford Millie Washburn Coffin Boston

Providence Forgery Case Proceeds as Defense Declares Influence

In the Providence forgery trial of Miss Nettie L. Clarke defense witnesses describe a weak health and alleged undue influence from Dr. Simeon Alex Smith of Thomasville Georgia. Clarke testifies denying she signed the drawer and indorser names while Speaker Augustus Miller defends her. The Attorney-General argues lack of excuse despite influence.

Providence 8. S Nettie L. Clarke Augustus Miller The Hose of Representatives Simeon Alex Smith Thomasville

Providence Republicans Renominate Two Congress Candidates

In Rhode Island second district Republicans renominate Warren O Arnold and first district Republicans nominate Henry J Spooner for Congress. Both conclaves endorse Speaker Reed policy and praise Republicans for keeping pledges in the Fifty first Congress. They commend the tariff bill Blaine silver bill harbor appropriations and prohibition of lottery gambling from malls.

Providence R. I Warren O. Arnold Congress Henry J. Spooner Reed James G. Blaine

Jackson Kimball wedding at Unity Church in brisk storm

William YH Jackson and Dora W Kimball were married at the Church of the Unity despite bad weather. Rev M J Savate led the service with best man Frea Kimball and ushers Frank Kimball H M Cleveland Frank Partridge Jere Campbell. The bride wore a princesse gown and Cornelia Cook roses. After a reception at 530 Columbus, the couple will tour West and live at 125 St Botolph Street.

Faille Francaise Cornelia Cook Lillian Jackson Maud Kimball Ethel Jackson Catherine _Mermet Columbus Avenue St. Botolph Street

Klipfel Elwood Wedding In Bar Harbor Me

Elizabeth Hardy Elwood of Boston wed Ludwig Paul Carl Klipfel a German lieutenant at St. Sauveur s Church Bar Harbor at noon The ceremony was by Rev Leffingwell The couple then had a civil marriage The bride will reside in Germany with her husband whose uniform was worn for the ceremony

Germany

Troops Muster 700 Plus for Second Regiment Field Day

The Second Regiment mustered over 700 men in Chicopee and Springfield on October 7. Rain delayed the noon start as the column moved through Chicopee Junction and downtown Springfield amid staged firefights and showered with firecrackers. A dress parade at Outing Park was canceled due to the storm while Court Square hosted a review by Adjutant General Dalton Brigadier General Bridges and visiting officials from Holyoke Boston and Washington.

Springfield Chicopee Chicopee Junction Pine Grove Advent Main Outing Park Court Square Dalton State Militia Bridges Ss. E. Blunt United States Regular Army E. 2. Clark Holyoke P. WD. Bridges Soley Naval Reserve Keeler Boston Brackett

Weather Indications Forecast Across New England

Weather forecast issued for Vermont and eastern New York calls for rain followed by fair weather with variable winds and steady temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect rain clearing later with westward shifting winds and steady temperatures. Maine and New Hampshire see rain with variable winds and slight temperature changes. Cautionary signals shown from Narragansett to Portland sections including Sandy Hook and Wood’s Hall areas.

Washington Vermont New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Narragansett Sandy Hook Wood’s Hall Boston Portland

The Rainy Night Crowds GOP Caucuses Vote Outcomes

Republicans held caucuses last night with low turnout and scattered results. Ward by ward tallies show Alderman William Power Wilson and Councilman Charles E. Harris winning in Ward 9, and Augustus G Perkins loses renomination in Ward 18. A Democrat candidate appeared in Ward 16, while Ward 10 rejected a caucus reform resolution.

Wilson Augustus G. Perkins the Commonwealth William Power Wilson Charles E. Haris Horace E. Boynton Torace M. Boynton John Bryant Horace EK Horace M. Boynton Florace I. Boynton C. Dana Dunton James J. Morley Charles W. Barnard, Jr Arthur GC. Wiggin Ward Republican Club Lewis G. Grossman Augustus G. Perskins Warp Frederick B. Day Joseph B. Maccabe Bury Horace BE. Boynon W. H. Oakes Edward W. Presho Edward E Samuel I. Crafts Frank A. Wood Drew Eer Charles E. Harris Charles F. Spaague Nathaniel W. Ladd John Hobbs William ©. Coolidge Danforth H. Brown Nelson F. Pratt Robert F. Means Charles M. Bromwich G. Henry Wait Dennis W. Warren Williamss. Stevens Charles H. Bryant Charles A. Heintz John IF. Scott George Cc. Ward Henry 5 Louis M. Clark WaAkp James W. Harvey

Ships Arrive with Passengers From Various Ports

Shipping news lists vessels arriving in Boston New York Philadelphia and Queenstown on Oct 6 7 from London Cuba Hayti Bremen Glasgow Mexico Havana Liverpool and Montreal among others with cargo and passenger details.

Boston Nessmore London Banes Cuba Ozamna Hayti New York Vuenchen Bremen Denmark Fulda Parnessia Glasgow Ciudad Conda Mexico Havana Philadelphia Majestic Liverspool Kinsale York Liverpool Kremen Hamburg Moravia Moville Anctoria Hotterdam Maasdam Colina Montreal Hans Kurt Queenstown Liverpool the Rom

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