Shipping Lines Sail For New York and Philadelphia
City of Chicago sails to New York today via Queenstown with London schedules. Scandinavian departs Glasgow for Philadelphia on July 3, listing Friday entries for steamers.
01 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1890
Page
1
City of Chicago sails to New York today via Queenstown with London schedules. Scandinavian departs Glasgow for Philadelphia on July 3, listing Friday entries for steamers.
A large religious celebration on Milk Street features a granite monument to Catherine Tegakonita, an Iroquois girl born in 1656, with hopes of canonization in Rome. Bishops and priests attend, praising her piety and miracles while detailing her life from baptism in 1676 to martyrlike reverence among Caughnawaga Indians.
A concise note records external observations labeled as observations elsewhere. The entry notes that the observations were taken outside the main reporting area and may reflect events or findings beyond the primary jurisdiction or source.
Buenos Aires in upheaval as a one month delay bill passes the chambers amid siege conditions. Ironclad ships bombard the city with heavy casualties while unrest and calls for Celman’s resignation intensify. Telegraph lines report peace rumors but warn of looming decisive battles.
London July 31 The government leader would not say if Cardinal Manning or any priest should precede members of the royal family an act of Parliament would decide precedence but no bill will be introduced. A Buenos Ayres despatch says affairs are normal and traffic has resumed. The Foreign Office notes no new Russian edict to curb Jewish privileges is under consideration.
An American merchant in Buenos Ayres describes a corrupt, militarized government undermining financial stability. He cites currency depreciation, self serving public works, inflated land pricing, bank corruption, and the President’s extensive control over finance, courts, and legislature, with assassinations and open defiance of budget norms.
From La Linterna July 31 it is noted General Rigas defected after being recalled to raise troops near Coquetepeque and joined the capital forces, storming barracks as two days of fighting unfold with limited details. Geronimo Pou, Ezeta confidant, says Salvador holds a strong position and seeks honorable peace while denying aggression, criticizing Guatemala’s meddling and urging restraint from external powers. He doubts immediate Central American union, cites need for rail links and development before closer ties. Guatemala’s minister offered no news.
London July 28 Mr Gladstone told the National Liberal Club last night that national support for the Liberals is strongest since parliament convened. He called General Simmons mission to the Roman court a historic novelty and warned Parliament may not discuss it if expenses were not funded by Commons funds. He said the pope’s role could bolster the Irish party and urged public vigilance.
In Constantinople July 81 most Armenians detained after the assault on the Patriarch at the Armenian cathedral were released. Twenty five face trial before a military council at the Seraskierate. The Siam’s secretary orders the patriarch to circularize churches to avoid demonstrations. The patriarch will be held responsible for disturbances and may be deemed an accomplice. He must petition the Sultan for severe punishment of rioters and thank Turkish troops for quelling the riot. A six bishop council will meet at the patriarchate to decide a reply.
Suancual July 31 The plain around Tientsin was submerged by the Pei Ho river flood. Roads in the flooded district were destroyed and crops ruined. All communication was cut off and for seven days no news from Pekin reached Teintsin.
Sypnex N S W July 31 The steamer Lubeck from Apia brings rumors of disorders in Samoan villages. Europeans say these disorders show the need for a proper government in Samoa formed by the three treaty powers England Germany and the United States.
Mozampigur July 30. Lieutenant Azevedo Contini, who led an armed expedition to the Shire district in June to attack the Makololas, has seized the James Stevenson, a steamer of the British African Lakes Company. The crew has been sent to unli mane for trial.
After the interment of the victims, local leaders addressed the Socialists demands. The Chamber of Deputies voted 200,000 francs to aid the families of those who perished in the pit, highlighting official response to the tragedy.
The Mecca cholera outbreak continued with about eighty deaths daily. Alexandria enforces strict cholera prevention for ships from Red Sea ports. Nagasaki reports rising cholera cases with 239 total and 114 deaths by July 11, plus daily updates of new cases and fatalities.
London court rules the Comptoir d Escompte guarantee cannot be enforced in copper ring actions. Justice Day awards Societe des Metaux damages about 200000 pounds for breach of contract.
General foreign brief reports an explosion at the Unser Fritz mine in Delsenkirchen today leaving eight dead and several injured. Other items note cotton worm damage in Nile districts, Mozambique governor Machado traveling to Quillimane, a Paris theft of 125000 francs from a registered mail bag, and a Goodwood race where Orion beat Siphonia in the Prince of Wales stakes.
Paul Schraumm a merchant from Tokio reports widespread starvation in Japan's large cities due to last year’s rice failure. He notes 100 percent price hikes, speculative hoarding, and widespread exhaustion deaths in Tokyo before leaving, while warning of typhoon-related risks to any recovery.
The Republican State convention in Grand Forks nominates Burke for Governor Allen for Lieutenant Governor Johnson for Congress Bray for Auditor Booker for Treasurer Little for Secretary of State and Spencer for Attorney General. The platform supports Harrison policies, protection for wool and agriculture, anti monopoly stances, Blaine reciprocity, sugar and agricultural tariff tweaks, and state control of liquor questions.
A Bairdstown Ohio dispatch reports residents packing as fires threaten with armed patrols and suspicions rising amid six hundred inhabitants. In Fall River a man attempted arson at 363 North Main Street, abducted a girl, then set fires and fled. the girl escaped after sensing smoke. In Lynn fire destroyed a stable on South Common Street and slight injuries occurred as occupants fled.
The British squadron led by Vice-Admiral Watson arrived at Newport with the Bellerophon Partridge and Canada. The fleet anchored off the outer harbor and was saluted by Fort Adams and the naval training station. Mayor Coggeshall and Common Council President Hammett greeted the admiral aboard. The party planned drives and visits with Sir Julian Pauncefote and Fleet Surgeon Menz among others. The ships will remain until Aug 6 with social engagements for the admiral and officers.
A 15 year old girl posing as a common cook, daughter of a Worcester lawyer, has revealed her identity to Montreal authorities. Corinne Gobielle, daughter of Joseph Gobielle, merchant of Woonsocket Rhode Island, claimed to be traveling with friends, lost them, and arrived with $45. Her father telegrammed to hold her until his arrival.
Army orders extend Major Michael Coones leave two months and detail multiple Fourth Artillery transfers effective Sept 1 1890 including Totten Watson Cummins and Cabanis. Navy orders report detachments to Norfolk yard inspector duties for new cruisers and three officers granted leave or moved to retirement with August 9 retirement date set.
At the Concord meeting the Governor and council named Lucien Thompson of Durham and Charles McDaniell of Springfield to the Board of Agriculture. C W Colbath and Rev E R Wilkins were appointed warden and chaplain of the State Prison. George Wood of Randolph became agent to expend road appropriations for Green Grant. Other nominees include Tallant of Concord, L T Hazen of Whitefield, E C Hutchinson of Milford, D W Rugg of Sullivan, G H Whitcher of Hanover, and Alonzoowle of Freedom. delegates to the Farmers Congress at Newport Bluffs on August 26. Votes were cast to invite John G Whittier to write a piece to be read at the unveiling of the Gen Stark statue, and Allen Eastman Manchester to deliver a poem on the ceremony.
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