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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1891
Page
2
On Congress Street Grounds Boston Athletic Association hosts Irwin's aggregation to foster cricket in town. The event highlights local cricket enthusiasts, seeks to grow participation, and showcases early efforts to organize the sport within Boston's athletic community.
Open handicaps announced for Irvington Oval under Boston Athletic Association during April. First meet April 23 includes 100 yards dash, hammer throw, and mile run. entries close April 20. Second meet April 30 lists 3 mile walk 100 yard dash and 880 yards run with entries closing April 27.
Dr H Preston Sheldon a well known Wakefield physician died at his home after a brief pneumonia illness. He was about 37, born in New York City, studied at the Physicians and Surgeons College, then in Europe, and later returned for further study. He leaves a widow two children and a brother W L Sheldon a preacher in St Louis. Funeral in Wakefield Monday afternoon with burial in Concord Tuesday.
Minneapolis April 17 railroad note that the Canadian Pacific will complete the Western extension of the Soo road, making it the main line between Boston and Montreal and the Pacific coast.
Fire news details a blaze at 570 676 Albany Street in a two story stable and lumber shed portion owned by Sewall Rowe and leased by Carter Bradford. Fourteen horses rescued, $500 in contents lost, insurance covering the damage. Additional fires reported at 566 and 111 Munroe Street in Lynn and East Boston with varying losses and full insurance on most items.
Massachusetts House debated poll tax payment for political groups while approving a third reading vote. Petitions sought subterranean railways and larger reserve funds for fraternal bodies. Senate rejected recons idering liquor assay bills, passed a clothing health bill, and tabled a clerk request amid other actions.
The Committee on Cities held a hearing to assess the validity of the West End Street Railway location on Harvard Bridge. Boston and Cambridge fight over exclusive control with Cambridge citing a citywide grant while Boston limited to the centre. Local officials indicated potential concurrence if Boston grants for the entire bridge.
Parnell demanded to withdraw his amendment if Morley withdrew his and allow a division on Sexton's amendment. Morley assented but the Government insisted on a division. The amendment failed 247 to 170, and Parnell's amendment to Morley's motion was also defeated.
In Rome April 17 the full text of Secretary Blaine’s reply to Marquis di Rudini on the New Orleans dispute is the talk of journalists and officials. Opinions cited by Porter and others suggest the matter is nearing adjustment with diplomats focusing on proper international law application, while denial was issued about Porter taking a three month leave.
Lisson April 17. Cabinet crisis resolved with all ministers tendering resignations but remaining in post except Ribeiro Ferreira who retires. General d Abreu de Sousa to temporarily assume with war portfolio, while reorganization proceeds.
Paris reports that President Balmaceda's government, reacting to Lord Salisbury's cables to the British minister and admiral, orders port officials to sidestep conflicts with foreign vessel owners and crews. The note cites British protection of their interests and Chilean protests by European consuls.
London April 17 The second reading of the Newfoundland lobster fisheries bill in the Lords was postponed until Friday next to allow Newfoundland delegates counsel to appeal to the Lords bar.
Forecasts issued for Maine and New England regions predict warmer temperatures with fair skies and southerly winds. New Hampshire and Vermont may see light rain Friday afternoon or night with rising temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut should expect fair conditions with light rain Saturday night and warmer southerly winds. Northern New York likely to experience light rain in the north and heavy rain Saturday night with southerly winds and warmth.
The Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association held its seventh annual meeting at Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells home. Many physicians attended. Reports covered emergency lectures to fire departments, hygiene and home nursing talks, militia instruction, and the Children’s Home. Officers elected included President Francis Minot and a large executive and finance slate. An appeal for funds was issued to support ongoing programs with details of donation recipients.
The Boston Question Club in Tremont Temple poses four tariff questions to Roswell G Horr. They challenge why protective duties seem to cheapen exports while asking for higher tariffs against declines in foreign prices, and they warn that tariff-induced price increases may curb consumption and hinder world production. D Webster Grott, president, Boston Question Club, April 16.
Northern New England today partly cloudy with afternoon and night showers and warmer southerly winds. Southern New England partly cloudy with possible showers in the afternoon and warmer southerly winds. Sunday high temperatures and showery weather overall. Clouds across the country with scattered rain yesterday, strongest 0.62 inch at Fort Sill. Barometers vary, with troughs and highs shaping a warm, southerly pattern. Evening readings show 44 to 70 degrees across coastal and inland locations.
The Unitarian Club of the First Church in Dorchester held its first ladies night at Meeting House Hill vestry. A reception followed a dinner as members discussed club goals with speeches by R C Humphreys George Wigglesworth and Walter Blanchard. Barrows Eliot and Mrs Barrows also spoke and John Shepherd sang.
John Ridgway died of pneumonia yesterday afternoon at 43 Chambers Street after a week’s illness. He became known for supplying calcium lights for Barnum’s circus and many theatre displays. A watch repairer by trade, he ran a coal and wood shed at North Russell and Cambridge Streets and was a longtime member of the Elks Club. His father, an 1861 rotary gun inventor, failed to win government adoption despite spending $30,000. His mother and younger brother Charles, an inventor, survive.
Prof Koch recommends Soden Pastiles for throat lung and catarrhal diseases. He cites a cough cured after many failed medicines, now entirely gone with Soden Mineral Pastiles. The genuine article bears the signature and recommendation of Sir Morrell Mackenzie with each box, priced at 60 cents.
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