30 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
1
Oe and Co announce a special department with enhanced selection and execution of fine work. The cutting room will be led by a top Boston fitter, ensuring the latest novelties from foreign markets. A line of affordable college and academy fabrics will offer stylish options.
London dispatch reports Chamberlain asserting England should aid Canada in a fair fisheries claim and use the fisheries commission to unite Great Britain with colonies. He downplays Home Rule urgency, praises economy, and argues England must protect Canada’s rights while maintaining cordial Anglo American ties. The Birmingham audience urged confidence as a rival resolution failed.
Washington reports the presidential party will travel by a special three-car Pullman train named Alfarata Velasco and P P C. The private car will host President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland. The journey starts from Washington tomorrow morning and arrives in St Louis at midnight Saturday after stops in Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
The President named three U S commissioners to negotiate with British counterparts on the fisheries dispute. They are J S Angell of Michigan, William L Putnam of Maine, and Secretary of State Thomas F Bayard. Putnam, Portland, Maine lawyer and former mayor, is praised for maritime law expertise and Democratic alignment. The choice pleases New England fishermen who expect strong representation.
A misty start and persistent fog frustrate the Thistle and Volunteer as wind falls short of finishing the course. The Electra fires a noon salute, signals show no race today, and officials plan another attempt if a breeze returns tomorrow.
The newest Cheviots Stripes and Worsteds in foreign and domestic fabrics offered for dress or business needs. Garments are custom quality ready for immediate use with reliable strong construction and exceptional fit and style.
Ten thousand flannel lined leather jackets in all sizes from boys to men mark its tenth year. Initially used by seamen of Norway and Sweden, the garment now serves Americans as wind and weather protection. Market spans Maine to Oregon with diverse patrons and broad driver, engineer, sport, and professional usage. Agents sought nationwide with wholesale terms by mail. Also offers indigo Conductors Overcoats at $10 and Coachmen Overcoats with capes at $22.
G. W. Simmons & Co. offers leather jackets conductors overcoats and coachmen's overcoats at 82 to 44 North Street Boston showcasing a range of outerwear for professionals and tradesmen.
The President named J. AS Angell of Michigan William L Putnam of Maine and Secretary Bayard as fishery commissioners to confer with England on Canadian issues. The news item also notes various political moves and events from the day.
News briefs note Mr Chamberlain on fisheries issues in Birmingham and his links to the fisheries commission. General Buller is replaced and arrives in Dublin. Jenny Lind Goldschmidt suffers a stroke. Governor Terrero reports on Ponape revolt. Emperor Francis Joseph opens the Hungarian Diet. Attacks on Gladstone’s Ingram history debate are reported. French foreign minister Flourens cites the frontier shooting as on French soil. Schooner P Blake at Annapolis seized for smuggling. Smoke from brush fires causes damage in Montreal.
Warmer rainy conditions noted. William Parkman Commandery K T held parade and dinner. Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts members attended a Haverhill reunion. New England undertakers met and chose officers. Helping Hand Society prepped preliminaries for a charity fair. Second Battalion Cavalry conducted annual drill. About 100 attended a Socialistic meeting at Faneuil Hall. Stock market dull but steady near close with action in Atchison New York & New England and land stocks.
In New York on Sept 29 Harry Hill's concert hall and saloon at Houston and Crosby streets closed. Hill said he left business after police pressure over alleged blackmail. He claims to have built a large fortune through years of operation.
Paris reports semi official remarks by M Flourens that no blood stained German soil and that Kaufmann fled after firing, signaling intent. German ambassador Von Munster cites incomplete inquiry and pledges no pledge yet. France seeks Kaufmann punishment and possible indemnity debated. Nancy accuses Germany of insignia. London dispatch notes compensation to Bignon widow. Emperor William sends peace letter to Grévy.
Sir Joseph West Ridgeway has arrived in Dusuin and will be formally named Irish undersecretary after General Buller retires, likely in about two weeks. Kingston estate tenants seek rents fixed under the land act, and an armed incident near Arklow left John Kinsella dead and several wounded. A London Telegram report notes Mr Gladstone’s Irish Union article draws sharp ire from the Times and broad press coverage.
General Terrero reports on Ponape revolt tied to land rights of American Methodist missionary Mr. Doane. He long resided there, was popular with natives, but the Ponape governor questioned his land title, leading to arrest and imprisonment before Doane appealed to the American consul and Spanish authorities.
The Grand Army of the Republic urged Congress for broad pension reform benefiting disabled veterans widows and dependents. The committee backed a bill to grant lifelong pensions to the disabled improve widow pensions boost minor children’s pay and extend support to parents from date of dependence. Leaders praised Commander-in-Chief Fairchild as the encampment eyes Columbus 1888.
The Ponape governor was summoned to Madrid to explain his conduct as natives on the island revolted and killed the official. Two Spanish men of war were dispatched to Ponape to restore order and enforce authority.
The Standard questions the Napoleon tomb theft claim and Washington head loss as debated tales. Jenny Lind’s actress husband’s stroke noted. London’s alderman Olydore de Keyser named lord mayor. Honolulu confirms Sixtieth House reform platform wins. Vatican jubilee receptions begin and Pope medals seized. German press protests Russian import duties. Emperor Francis Joseph opens Hungarian Diet and vows to preserve peace.
The naval board cites hull and fittings at 1 890 000 and engines at 486 000 totaling 2 376 000, 124 000 under the appropriated sum. Built at Norfolk Navy Yard with three expansion engines and 18 knot speed, the project may shift from New York to Norfolk for the 6000 ton armored cruiser.
Judge Barrett of the New York Supreme Court decides against District Assembly 91 Knights of Labor in a conspiracy suit. The board’s strikes and boycotts led Hanan & Co of New York and Hess & Co of Baltimore to discharge workers who refused union membership. The ruling upholds peaceful wage negotiations but condemns coercive schemes to force joiners and punish dissenters as illegal.
In Montreal on September 20 a toxic mix of bush fire smoke and dense fog halted wharf work and river navigation. Ships cannot move up or down the river and demurrage, crew wages, and vessel wear are costing owners about 12000 dollars daily. Trains ran late while river boats and over fifty ocean steamers were blocked by the fog.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons opened today in a block bordered by Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth streets and Ninth and Tenth avenues New York. The institution was a gift from the late millionaire William H. Vanderbilt and featured appropriate ceremonies.
In Laconta New Hampshire on September 20 the Grant murder dominates talk as Hutchinson's sister visited him today. Grant's funeral was held. James Foley George Bussel and James O'Shea admitted they were present when Grant was stabbed. They say Hutchinson warned Grant to stay away or be stabbed and Grant challenged him before receiving the wound near a fence on the way home.
Washington reports indicate warmer weather for New England and eastern New York with rain and threatening skies for the next day. Blue Hill Observatory notes cloudy conditions and rain for southeastern New England beginning tonight.
The report compiles yesterday's weather data collected up to 10 p m at all stations. Observations synchronized across locations detail temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation readings.
In New York at the Grand Opera House a gallery man cried fire during a performance. Viewers surged toward doors then were held back by officers who shouted there was no blaze. The panic lasted about five minutes. a few women fainted but no injuries occurred. The disturbance was traced to a man named Beebe who was arrested.
Andrew J. Waterman a Republican candidate for attorney general is a North Adams native born in 1825. He moved to Williamstown, studied law under Keyes Danforth and Judge D N Dewey, served as register of probate from 1855 to 1881, then became district attorney and was reelected in 1833 and 1886, living in Lenox after his probate years.
New York reported a vast clearance of steamers and schooners heading to ports worldwide. Vessels listed include General Whitney Bearse Boston Efficient Ames Leghorn State of Indiana Ritchie and many others sailing to Glasgow Bremen Tomana Bermuda Havana and Nassau amid a broad pattern of late September maritime activity.
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