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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1889

Page

8

Reciproc ity with Canada Favored Over Commercial Union

Boston hearings on Canada trade heard executives and lawmakers urge closer ties via reciprocity. Boston Chamber of Commerce, shoe and lumber interests argue for tariff removal, while critics warn commercial union risks surrendering U S sovereign power and cites precedents for treaty based reciprocity as practical path.

Butler Hoar Dolph United States Senate Committee On Canada Beacon Street Osborne Howes Board of Boston Fire Boston New England F. S. Emory New England Shoe and Leather Association Eustis Louisiana Emory Chicago L. G. Burnham The Coal Trade Association Joseph Burnett England Jerome Jones New Hamopshire Vermont Germany W. J. Goulding Oil Association Goulding Alden Speare Boston Chamber of Commerce Mr. Speare James S. Allen Brockton James M. W. Hall Bay State Lumber Association Lauughter Llewellyan Powers Maine St. John South America South American Congress Moses Shepard O.T. Boyd Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association Charles F. Choate Old Colony Railroad Old Colony Massachusetts

Reciprocity treaty hoped to ease trade with Canada

The committee foresees a great end to free commercial relations with Canada through a reciprocity treaty, urging government steps for negotiations. After Mr. Quincy spoke, the committee said the hearing would resume today at 10 o'clock and open to new speakers.

Canada Quincy

Banquet for Senate Committees at Parker House

The Commercial Club hosted the U S Senate committee on commercial relations at Parker House with a banquet and speeches by Senators Hoar Dolph Butler Pugh ex Collector A W Beard Representative John W Candler and Jonathan Lane. Attendees included J W Clayden Richard Briggs Alden Speare Hersey G Goodwin Fiske Warren A W Carr W Ellison Josiah Quincy and Mayor Hart with A W Hardy presiding. Fifty members and guests attended.

Commercial Club United States Senate Committee On Commercial Relations Parker House Hoar Dolph Oregon Butler South Carolina Pugh Alabama A. W. Beard John W. Candler Jonathan Lane J. W. Clayden Richard Briggs Alden Speare Hersey G. Goodwin Fiske Warren A. W. Carr

Interstate Commerce Law Debate in Boston Letter to the Editor

In a Boston letter to the editor dated Sept 10 a correspondent defends the Interstate Commerce Act against charges it favors trusts. He rebuts claims about the Sugar Trust and long and short haul clauses, argues rates inland from Boston match New York, and warns that under the law centralization would arise if fifty carloads receive cheaper rates, pledging the act remains sound though not yet enforced. The writer questions the constituent who criticizes the law and suggests the district elected a representative with opposing views.

New England New York Canada United States J. B. Moors Montreal Calcutta Josiah Quincey Tariff Reform League Goodwin League Hoar Quincy Dominion of Alaska Greatritain Committee On Foreign Relations Hitt of Ilinois House Senate Dominion of Canada Great Britain Joseph Chamberlain Zollverein Congress Sugar Boston Seaboard

No License League demands continued prohibition and anti-saloon pledge

The No-License League issues a Massachusetts address affirming continued prohibition under local option, seeks stronger temperance legislation, and urges the Republican party to field a Governor candidate opposed to the saloon. It calls temperance supporters to mobilize in caucuses and conventions to back candidates aligned with temperance interests.

Friends of Temperance Commonwealth

Grand Series I of California Excursions

Raymond and Whitcomb announce ten outward trips and fifteen returning parties for winter travel. Depart Boston November 14 via Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. three parties go via New Orleans on Sunset Route. Returning tickets valid six months with four return routes. Hotel coupons and hotel stays on Pacific coast offered. Four trips to Mexico and one to Hawaii also listed. For details write W Raymond, 296 Washington St.

California Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Boston Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe New Orleans Southern Pacific Company Pacific Coast Mexico Hawaiian Islands W. Raymond Washington Street School Street

Battle arraigned for manslaughter in Haggerty death

In Charlestown District Court Roger J. Battle was arraigned on a charge of causing David J. Haggerty's death by shooting last Saturday night. Testimony indicated manslaughter as the most serious charge, and he was held for the grand jury in 6900 dollars bond.

Charlestown Roger J. Battle David J. Haggerty Thas

Collision Report of Electra and Providence Steamer

Commo dore Gerry of the New York Yacht Club files an official report on the September collision off Bellevue Hospital. The steam yacht Electra loses her bowsprit and gear, with damage over $1000. Providence line offers to cover all losses.

Gerry New York Yacht Club Electra Providence Old Colony Line Bellevue Hospital East River New York Secretary of the Treasury Board of Supervisors of Steam Vessels Briper T. Gerry Providence Line

Columbia Yacht Club Regatta Set for Tomorrow

The Columbia Yacht Club announces its annual fall regatta in New York, weather permitting. The course runs from the club house to Yonkers and back with a 10:30 a.m. start. Invitees include Harlem, Hudson River, Jersey City, Pavonia, Newark, Newark Bay, New Jersey, Sing Sing, Tappan Zee, Staten Island Athletic, Williamsboro, Yonkers Corinthian and Cedar Point Yacht Clubs.

Columbia Yacht Club New York Columbia Yonkers New York Yacht Racing Association Harlem Hudson River Jersey City Pavonia Newark Newark Bay New Jersey Sing Sing Tappan Zee Staten Island Athletic Hub Williamsboro Yonkers Corinthian Cedar Point

Bayswater Yacht Club Elects 1890 Officers At First Meeting

New York readers report Bayswater Yacht Club elected Commodore George A Booker Vice Commodore Amery A. I Mort Secretary B J Danklefsen Financial Secretary J W Sheuard Treasurer Charles J Lockwood Measurer DD CG Bouker Sr Regatta Committee J P Hubbard Charles Schaitner James Canney Bb J Dankletsen and D C Bouker Sr The club expects to have clubhouse finished in time for the first regatta in 1890 The club now has about 100 members and has enrolled 32 sloops and catboats.

Bayswater Yacht Club New York George A. Booker Amery A. I. Mort B.J. Danklefsen J. W. Sheuard Charles Jf. Lockwood CG. Bouker, Sr J.P. Hubbard Charles Schaitner James Canney Bb. J. Dankletsen D.C. Bouker

Yachts Move in Southeast Gale Off Provincetown

Provincetown sailors report a southeast wind freshening as steam yacht Cora arrives from Boston for New York and Lady Evelyn sails for Newport. Titania attempts to round the cape but aborts and returns.

Provincetown Cora Boston New York Lady Evelyn Newport Titania Cape

Public Hearing On Q Street Sidewalk Plan In South Boston

A City Hall hearing by the streets committee, held yesterday afternoon, debated a proposed 26 foot sidewalk on Q street adjoining Marine Park. Opponents urged 15 feet or no sidewalk. Park Commissioner Livermore defended the plan as park space, with sketches shown. Committee will decide later.

Aldermanic City Hall South Boston Livermore

Actors nine challenged by Boston Press Club for charity game

Manager Clark of the Actors Amateur Athletic Association of America has challenged a nine from the Boston Press Club to play next Friday on the Boston grounds. Proceeds go to actors building fund and the Press Club. Notable players include Harry C. Clark Burr Mcintosh Lew Dockstader Jack Mason J H Ryley and others. Prizes for hits runs fielding and home runs will be awarded by prominent ladies.

Clark Actors’ Amateur Athletic Association of America Boston Press Club Boston Press Club Harry C. Clark Francis Wilson Oplah Pitener Burr Mcintosh Arthur Rehan M. Carroll H. £. Dixey Company Lew Dockstader Jack Mason Boston Museum Company R. F. Carroll The Casino Company J. H. Ryley Arthur Rehan Company Fred Solomon Louis James Fred Mosely Louis James Company George Olmi Walter E. Hudson M. Jordan Sir de Crabtree Park Theatre Lillian Russell Madeline Lucette Fannie Rice Isabelle Urquhart

Somerville Notes and Military Contest Hints

The Rev William A Smith formerly pastor of Perkins Street Baptist Somerville lies very sick at his residence from nervous prostration The Eighth Regiment officers offer a regimental prize a pedestal valued at 50 dollars The Somerville Light Infantry will enter the contest.

William A. Smith Perkins Street Baptist Church Somerville Eighth Regiment Somerville Light Infantry

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate Remedy Claim

Dr. Whew of Blackman Brooklyn New York praises Horsford's Acid Phosphate in alleviating seasickness. He notes several cases showing prompt and complete relief, endorsing its effectiveness for seasick symptoms.

Horsford Whew Blackman Brooklyn N. Y

Will dispute over $15000 estate reaches Supreme Court

The Supreme Judicial Court resumed hearing in the case of W Allen et al appealing from a Probate Court decree disallowing the will of Daniel J or Daniel G Kelly. The appellants claim the deceased was of unsound mind and unduly influenced by Hugh Dever. Attorneys Jarrlett Dowd and Collins appear for parties.

Supreme Judicial Court W. Allen J. Hugh Dever Rose E. Kelly Daniel J Daniel G. Kelly Hnugh Dever

Superior Court liquor cases fill Suffolk docket

In Suffolk County Superior Court on September 13 Judge Starches presided over most of the day’s liquor case docket. Frank Bailey was fined five dollars in separate assault and burglary cases.

Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Starches Frank Bailey

Insolvency Court Adjournments in Suffolk County Cases

In Suffolk County Insolvency Court on Sept 18 Judge McKim presided with third meetings adjourned to Oct 25 for Fol som Tileston Bros Fisk Ross Clark Arrington Mack Marr Bros Curtis Bronson and others. Some cases moved to Oct 18 Oct 15 and Dec 20 with second meetings held and closed. First meetings listed for several assignees and creditors petitions continued to Oct 10.

Suffolk County McKim John F. Folsom Tileston Bros William C. Fisk William H. Ross William Clark James Arrington Alexander Mack Marr Bros David E. Curtis John T. Bronson George Mears Morris Myers Henry H. Binney William J. Stevens James P. Arrington Pierce Quirk Jesse C. Joy Andrew P. Stone Bentley W. Warren Edward KE. Coburn Henry L. Whittlesey William H. Smith Melvin Adams Benjamin F. Clows Elmer A. Snow Asskgnee Louis Nashenses Eugene ‘Tappan Marcus H. Mintz D. A. Smith William Pp. Costello William &. Lockhart John W. Glidden

Larceny sentences and court actions in municipal session

Charles Russell found guilty of larceny of 33 dollars and sentenced to four months in the house of Industry. Mark Lavery sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for assault with a chair at Sally Collins’s Hotel. Susan Farwell discharged on pug dog larceny. Ora Oakiman discharged on cigar larceny charges. Constable Joshua Brothers perjury case postponed to Monday.

Adams and Parmenter Charles Russell House of Industry Superior Court Mark Lavery John Mahan Sally Collins House of Correction Susan J. Farwell Ora C. Oakiman Jane Last Herman Weiner Oakiman Judge Parmenter Joshua Brothers

Insolvency Court Sets Creditors Meeting and Related Suits

At yesterday's regular insolvency session the third creditors meeting for William J. Stevens was announced. Bills in equity seek return of Boston real estate conveyed to Mrs Stevens and New Hampshire property similarly transferred. Assignees Sumner Albee and Samuel J Elder proceed against Stevens's wife to recover funds, with Tileston Bros contractors from Roxbury also in insolvency since March. Creditors include W Glidden and a Mr Russell. assets are around 32000 in book and tools, largely mortgaged. assignees are C B Mowry and H Dunham.

William J. Stevens Boston Stevens New Hampshire Supreme Court Sumner Albee Court Street Samuel J. Elder Tileston Bros Roxbury W. Glidden Russell

Two Suspects Arrested After Rooftop Chase on Warrenton Street

Early yesterday morning Sergeant Pease and Patrolman McNeil of Station 4 observed two men acting suspiciously on Warrenton Street. The pair fled to 107 Warrenton, then to a neighboring roof via a fire escape. One man, Jeremiah Hogan, fought Pease grabbing a club. Hogan was captured after a fall down stairs. Hogan sustained a fractured right ankle and was sent to City Hospital. Pease was treated at scene and sent home. The other man escaped. authorities made a cautious arrest based on suspicious conduct.

Pease McNeil Station 4 Warrenton Street Sergeant Pease Jeremiah Hogan Mogan

Velvet Sack and Favorite Prescription Folly

A humorous boast about a velvet sack failed to ease the wife’s suffering, as the piece pivots to promote Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the world renowned remedy for female troubles and backaches. It mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a laxative, priced at 29 cents, with a guarantee on the bottle wrapper.

Pierce

New Protection Endorsed by Fire and Insurance Departments

No Residence, School, Hotel, Theatre, Factory or other building is safe with out this new protection. Indorsed by Fire and Insurance Departments every where. Adopted in Boston, Providence, Worcester, Lowell, Chelsea, Peabody, Malden, Salem, Brockton, and other New England cities.

Boston Providence Worcester Lowell Chelsea Peabody Malden Salem Brockton New England

Massachusetts Auxiliary Fire Alarm stock offering notice

A stock offering states 8000 shares par 25 and capitalized value 200009 with limited sale at 12.50 for a short period. The firm reports income from rentals akin to Bell Telephone and urges investors to acquire shares for good returns. Orieutors and full information on application. Make checks and drafts payable to

Bell Telephone

City officials host visiting aldermen and civic leaders in Boston

Aldermen Ruggles and Pickering with B. M. Davidson and Frank A. Rowan of Hali fax tour Boston City Hall and meet Mayor Hart and department heads. Henry Parkman says Ebenzer Dale’s death will not affect Dexter Mills, while Postmaster Corse visits Newport. Reverend W T Chase to speak at YMCA tomorrow. boy choir to provide music. Real estate agent John T Pope sells Oak Avenue land in Dorchester from Neil Boyle to James J McPherson for 482 50.

Ruggles and Pickering Messrs B. M. Davidson Frank A. Rowan Halifax Boston Hart Henry Parkman Dexter Mills Ebenezer Dale Corse Newport Calvin 5 Brice W. T. Chase D.D Ruggles Street Boston Young Men’s Christian Association John T. Pope Oak Avenue Dorchester Neil Boyle James J. McPherson

Cambridge YMCA Fall Tournament Schedule and Post 30 Trip

The Cambridge YMCA will host a fall tournament at Holmesfield Old Cambridge this afternoon with tennis at 2, athletic events at 3, and baseball at 4. W H Smart Post 30 G A R, currently touring Portland Maine, extends its stay due to a storm loss and will return to Boston tomorrow morning. Post 30 recently hosted Bosworth Post 2 of Portland at a clambake with Ex Mayor Fox as a guest and Mayor Gilmore joining the event.

Cambridge Young Men’s Christian Association Holmesfield Old Cambridge W. H. Smart Portland Boston Post 30 Bosworth Post No. 2 Fox Gilmore

Sunday notices from Boston churches and gatherings

Sunday notices list multiple church events across Boston venues including the Boston Young Men's Christian Association at Corner Boylston and Berkeley streets with a 6:15 am Sunday school study and a 4 pm men’s meeting, along with musical performances by local singers and pianists. Additional items note Y.M.C.A. programs, tabernacle services, Disciples and Congregational church services, Bible lectures, and patriotic discourses at Music Hall and Tremont Temple.

Boston Young May’s ChRistian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets R. L. Perkins W.J. Chase D.J Ruggles Street George Soonald Percy Ralph Macdonald Brothers Percy J. d. Cooper J. Stewart Jerusalem Smart Cooper Stewart George W. Proctor Y. M. Christian Union Hall Boylston Street A. J. Mayo Maurice A. Metenlt Byron A. Robinson George Mendall Taylor Barrist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square M. J. Deming A. V. Pierson D.D Young Amen Dr. Pierson Church OF the Disciples Newbury Exeter Lla.im Cora L. V. Richmond Fremont Tempe Music Hall Justin D. Fulton Fulton Europe South Congregational Carron Newbury Street Exeter Street Slale Skconp Catrch Copley Square Boyston Street Edward A Horton Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Gil Tre Ray Justin D. Fitton Union Primitive Catholic Warrenton Street Bible Cass Kes Arthur Crane

Also Mentioned on This Page

Josiah Quincy Reform League Commercial Union Treaty For Commercial Union Washington Ottawa Parliament of France German Empire Prussia Grant Senate Committee Grand Jury Pyle James Pyle Commodore Gerry South Somerville Notes Rogers Massachusetts Auxiliary R. H. Whitney & C9 State Street Mass Paris W. Baker & CO Cambridge
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