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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
3
A Newton contractor faced threats over payment demands as an angry group of Italians pressed for quicker settlements. The confrontation escalated with threats reported, but the party left the scene to ensure safety before officers arrived.
In Newton on August 20 the unemployed Italian sewer workers, paid by contractor Killian of Brighton and supplied by Gaetano Viola, strike for July wages. A restless mob of about 400 threatened action, but police stopped trouble at Nonantum square. The camp residents, many with savings, live in a crowded California Street shack, while a doctor attends the ailing workers and guards discuss pay timing and potential returns.
A stampede occurred this morning at a gambling game as three sharpers arrived. Locals fear the trio will flee after taking a large portion of the men’s wages.
From New York City Andrew D White arrives at the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a Boston visit. He accepts if offered by Republicans and believes they can win on an anti Hillism platform. Supporters emphasize his education Luther Yale and German ties, noting his Senate experience and university endowments.
The annual reunion of New Salem Academy alumni drew a large national attendance as the school prepares for its 100th anniversary in 1895. A silk tag gift, speeches by John E. Mason and others, fundraising appeals, and election of officers marked the event. The next reunion is set for the third Thursday of August, 1892.
In Ottawa Aug 20 charges against MP Cochrane by MP Cannon were laid before Parliament alleging payments for government appointments. A special committee will probe. Senate discussed plans for a royal commission to probe civil service irregularities and create a comptroller to inspect departments. Also, J J McDonald disclosed talks with Riopalle & Mercier on Baie des Chaleurs railway, noting a $50,000 commission and a $160,000 excess over the bid.
Captain Winslow Rogers of Providence and guests from Boston and East Harwich were yacht cruising in Pleasant Bay when the craft overturned near Chatham Bars. They clung to the hull until rescue by Isaac H. Loveland of Chatham, who happened to witness the drifting occupants.
Paris Aug 20 Le Paix reports the Count of Paris has halted his regular papal contributions. The move follows the Pope's backing of Cardinal Lavigerie and his democratic propaganda or policy of sympathy with the republic.
A tense pursuit ends with Almy wounded and jailed. Sheriff Bridgman says he will face a preliminary hearing tomorrow. A large crowd demanded an immediate arraignment as gunfire echoed from a hay mow. Hewett, a State College student, fired, then escaped unharmed amid praise for officers guarding the scene.
In Hanover New Hampshire a vast morning gathering formed a field of teams and carriages as locals joined a large scale search for Frank OC Almy. Officials organized a county wide effort directing township captains to inspect buildings caves ponds and woods with red armbands and minute notes, aiming to locate and arrest the alleged murderer quickly.
Berlin reports Treves cathedral displays the Holy Coat with two Knights of Malta guards, hundreds of priests, and a large congregation. Pilgrims, tourists, and officials swell crowds as police manage disorder. railways prepare for up to 800000 visitors over six weeks with depots and shelters ready.
Four thousand spectators witness near fencing in Rochester at the driving park. W F Murphy of New York clocks a 2 26 4 6 mile in safety class, breaking the record. A A Zimmerman of New York sets a 30 4 5 last quarter and world record in two mile safety. Multiple events crown Rochester and Buffalo riders with swift times and close finishes.
RicuMont Virginia Aug 20 The State Alliance Convention adopts the Ocala platform with a Sub Treasury demand. Chicago Aug 20 The People’s party moves toward a Chicago third party ticket for fall elections. Little Rock Aug 20 Farmers Alliance endorses Ocala platform and Sub Treasury plan and rejects any candidate opposing the scheme.
A Virginia political circular attributed to General Mahone claims current election laws render a fair election impossible. It states no nominations will be made for the Legislature or any office under existing laws, and that the field will be left to Alliance candidates and independents. It vows to target Democratic nominees where influence can be applied.
Miss Rose Coghlan opened the Park Theatre season with Leopold Jordan's Dorothy's Dilemma. The second act features Coghlan in military dress on horseback, drawing strong applause. Redmund Whiffen Sullivan led a cast that included Thomas Whiffen and John J. Sullivan.
Fire at Penikese Island near New Bedford consumed the Anderson School of Natural History and a wool storehouse. The dining hall building, later used as a wool shed, burned amid strong winds with limited nearby help. The school, opened in 1873 by donors including John Anderson, had hosted about fifty teachers and students before the blaze.
The Virginia Farmers convention at Ricamonp on August 20 endorsed the Ocala platform demand for government established Sub Treasury or depositories in the states. They also insist that U S representatives be told to deliver a better or at least equally good plan.
Dr John N Tilden of Peekskill Military Academy prepares a 300 page manual of commercial geography to be published by Leach Shewell Sanborn in October. It covers world production centers markets waterways and railways with maps and illustrations. Century plans papers by Seth Low on city government and two pieces on aerial navigation by S P Langley and Hiram Maxim detailing flight foggy horizon and Maxim's English experiments with diagrams.
In Woburn florist William S. McGregor was stabbed outside the Park House on Bosworth street about 10 PM. He fought with a man identified as a Salem florist named Downey. Police sought the assailant as witnesses Anthony Kiley and Benjamin Gray were detained, then bailed.
The Thirty second Massachusetts Regimental Association held a mid summer reunion at Melville Garden Downer Landing Aug 20 with a brief business meeting chaired by Captain Elijah Reed. Plans were made to meet General Luther Stephenson Jr at Togus Me. Two deaths were noted Major G W Lauriat and Color Bearer Marshal Davis. The Forty second Massachusetts Regiment Association also observed its twenty seventh anniversary with remarks by President Burrill and others. A clam bake and social followed the sessions.
The Bennington Vermont centennial celebration ends as the crowd thins and camp decorations are removed. Governor Page and staff review troops, badges for long service are awarded, and a one hour and a half mock battle attracts spectators before troops depart at 9:30 tomorrow morning for Brattleboro and Rhode Island routes through the Deerfield River valley.
Cleveland August 20. The Hon. F. W. Wheeler of West Bay City Michigan, a ship builder, has gone East with plans for a steam yacht to cost 200000 dollars. It will be finished in brass nickel and the most expensive woods and must reach an average speed of twenty miles an hour in competition with other yachts for an Eastern millionaire.
In Waltham Aug 20 the marriage of Miss Bertha A Shir ley daughter of Assistant Superintendent George H Shir ley of the American Watch Factory to Herbert G Leslie was solemnized at Christ Church with a large local attendance. The ceremony featured a betrothal at the chancel rail and Mendelssohn’s wedding march. A reception followed at the bride’s Crescent street home. The couple plan a three week honeymoon at the White Mountains.
Maurice Connor alias Dolan was arrested by Patrolmen Souther and Bower after an assault on Michael Bresnahan at 103 Hudson Street. Connor, a tramp, reportedly used a brick to strike Bresnahan repeatedly, causing a compound skull fracture. Bresnahan’s condition is grave and doctors fear possible death. manslaughter could replace the assault charge.
Constantinople August 20 The Public Works Committee weighs French engineers plan to connect Stamboul Constantinople with Scutari across the Bosphorus. Scutari with about 60 000 people would gain easier trade access as a highway link is studied for feasibility.
London August 20 Mr Gladstone writes to deny Mr Parnell's assertion that he had means to contact Mr Parnell and used them on behalf of Mr Morley. He again states the only address of Mr Parnell known to him is the House of Commons.
Clark Woodman a wealthy Omaha businessman and director of the linseed oil trust was found dead in his Grand Pacific Hotel room in Curcaco on August 20. Authorities believe he died by his own hand amid heavy losses in recent grain market turmoil.
The second special town meeting in Propopy Aug. 26 approved the Legislature act to set up a town electric light plant with 459 voting yes and 32 no, indicating little opposition.
Atlanta dispatch reports the night express from Macon stalled at Collins Station as three masked armed men robbed the express safe and packages, likely totaling $30,000. No crew present. officers pursue the robbers.
Five hundred men and boys employed on Government vessels in Cramps shipyard have gone on strike seeking higher wages. The protest affects units in Philadelphia as labor actions expand across the yard.
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