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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
5
Blaine leverages a one sided reciprocity stance as Canada is urged to concede. The piece argues the virtue fades as the silver bill stalls, highlighting political maneuvering that risks economic accord. The article frames the issue as a test of willingness to compromise for mutual gain.
Washington April 22 report says Sir Charles Tupper and other Canadian envoys are dismissed, ending near term reciprocity talks. Blaine prefers waiting for Canada to offer terms he deems fair, predicting public opinion will shift. Domestic Canadian politics and regional divides may topple the Conservative government, forcing a Liberal shift or renewed negotiations.
The examination of Rev. George A. Andrews of Essex for burning his Essex store April 10 was held at Town Hall to a crowded hall. District Attorney Moody led the government with testimony from owners, insurers, and police. Andrews was held in 3000 dollars for the Grand Jury with no defense offered.
The silver dollar value slips below 75 cents as the director of the mint buys under a new law. Purchases total over 40 million ounces in nine months, yet the dollar remains weaker than pre-purchase levels, benefiting mine owners and savvy speculators who bought low and sold high.
The Navy plans to reject bids from the Herreshoffs of Providence and the Cowles Company of New York for a 120 ton torpedo boat. It will design its own boat in the construction bureau and readvertise for bids. Bidders may present their own plans when designs are complete.
Henry Bacon, noted civil engineer and railroad builder born in Natick Massachusetts in August 1822, died of bronchial pneumonia in Wilmington North Carolina on April 12. He surveyed major rail lines in New England and the Midwest, aided harbor improvements on Lake Superior, led the Portland extension project for the Boston and Maine, and later worked on North Carolina harbors under the War Department. He leaves a widow and six children including Francis H. Bacon, an architect, and Henry Bacon Jr who holds a Rotch scholarship and travels in Europe.
Secretary Tracy defends the assignment of Commander Reiter to command the Thetis after his reprimand in the Barrundia case. He states the move shows no change in policy, cites purely scientific hydrographic duties, and notes Thetis is not a gun-armed vessel.
Washington April 22 The court of inquiry reports Lieutenant-Commander Bicknell in command of the Galena and Nina responsible for the disaster. Secretary Stacy orders a court martial at New York Navy Yard April 26 to try Bicknell for negligence in two ships stranding near Gay Head Light Martha's Vineyard Island Mass on the 13th ult. The Galena docked at Portsmouth N H today for Board of Survey to assess damages.
William H. Foster and Charles N. Bertram of the Boston Ideal Opera Company sue the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad for 50000 in U S Circuit Court claiming negligence caused a late arrival in Louisville and ticket refunds, forcing the company to disband.
Marie Stone, prima donna of the Bostonian Opera Company, will retire at season's end. The company closes in Albany on June 6, with a final performance in Worcester on June 8 as she seeks rest. She is not ill and her voice remains strong.
Cincinnati April 22 The League convention began late and many delegates were absent when President Thurston called the meeting to order. Secretary read a sparse agenda and other routine business as the gathering focused on human rights and the trespass of wealth. New officers of the League were announced amid the session.
The article details James S. Clarkson elected president over W. W. Tracy with unanimous support for Andrew B. Humphrey as treasurer, and notes contention from New York and Pennsylvania. It covers meeting plans, relocation of the next convention site by the executive committee, and letters from Benjamin Harrison and William M. Evarts urging expansion of Republican policy. Clarkson’s dispatch emphasizes human liberty, labor reform, banking revision, and curbing corporate power as core 1892 platform elements.
The cornerstone of the new Church of the Messiah at Fal mouth and Gainsborough streets was laid with a ceremony led by Rev. Henry F. Allen. The address by Rev. George St Converse urged active faith and parish-wide effort, with readings from the Church Record detailing the church's history since 1843 and the succession of rectors.
Lynn April 22 It becomes clear Clerk Henry Plympton of the Board of Health confessed to embezzling funds and now disputes amounts. An accountant’s review excluding a missing cash book suggested higher losses, while Plympton and lawyer Sisk push for rechecking the ledgers with Accountant Robinson. Bondsmen seek to limit city loss as Plympton faces grand jury action in May under a $5000 bond.
The Allan line, after buying the State line fleet, sells the State of Indiana to Boston company. Boston won’t gain new liners, and Siberian Pomeranian Assyrian will move to New York for a Boston to Glasgow service with other States. Hill Line also operates New York to London. A 4750 ton Montreal route steamer is nearing completion at Glasgow for winter ice service.
General Francis A. Walker of Boston, former census head and MIT president, was elected vice president at the National Academy of Sciences meeting in Washington. Additional council members elected include George J. Brush, Benjamin A. Gould, Simon Neayconab, Ira Remsen, M. C. Meigs, and S. P. Langley. The Watson gala medal and 100 dollars went to the German minister for Dr Arthur Auwers.
Henry J. Bowen and several estates transact with buyers including M C and M T Merry, J B Aldrich, D M Buckley, E A Livermore, Annie T Dole, J R Meehan, T O Flaherty, Rosa Good, and others for amounts ranging from 2100 to 4250 dollars. Auction action by Atwood & Co. lists 25 Montclair Centre lots in Roslindale and 13 Jamaica Plain lots. Prices per foot cited from 30 to 36 cents. Jamaica Plain lots mostly withdrawn pending notice.
In this city, on the 20th inst., by Rev C L D Younkin, William E Palmer and Annie A Higgins wed. Also in New York, on the 18th inst., Rev Dr S W Young officiated Maxwell Sommerville of Philadelphia and Annie M daughter of the late James Patten of Boston, united. Fisher Taylor marriage at this city on April 22, Rev Dr W E Griftis presiding, Walter L Fisher and Mabel Taylor joined in matrimony.
A string of death notices and funeral details dated April 21 and surrounding days list in Boston area residents. Names include Mrs. Sarah Bigby Ellen Boyce Fannie A Cushing Mrs. Oren Fairbanks Gerrard Follansbee Mary A Elliot Mary Gann Sarah A Hagar C M Lathrop Charles H Morey Reuben Pearson Henry Valentine Pond Caroline Prince and others with ages and burial plans in Roxbury Jamaica Plain Dorchester Dedham and nearby.
Public health warning outlines early grippe indicators and practical countermeasures. Advises vigilant observation of fever chills coughing and exhaustion signals and recommends rest fluids ventilation and seeking medical advice as symptoms emerge. Includes guidance on avoidance of spread and when to seek care.
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