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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1890
Page
2
An eye witness recalls a streetcar crash into a roller obstacle. He describes several severely injured passengers and a wounded policeman coordinating aid. The motorman’s braking appears ineffective, and the car collided at high speed, risking many lives.
Edward Stormont reports from New York on Fridtjof Nansen led Arctic aims funded by Norway. A 170 ton vessel, twelve crew, and five year supply prepare to seek a polar route via a direct trans Arctic current. Nansen to depart Norway in 1892 with Behring Sea route study and Cape Horn voyage.
A Boston Journal reader recalls George Wheatland of Salem praising protection to American industry. He recounts an 1828 discussion with Richard Crowninshield and an English machinist over file costs, illustrating how tariffs shield early American factories from English competition. The letter notes Wheatland’s long journal readership and ends with a rhetorical question about enduring taxation.
On August 27 Dr. McGlynn arrived from California and was greeted at the steamboat dock by about a thousand former parishioners from St. Stephen's Church and Anti-Poverty Society members, who gave him a royal welcome.
Ottawa reports Sir John Thompson, Canada’s justice minister, back from two months in England. He praises British support for Canada on Behring Sea and Atlantic rights, urges arbitration, defends Canada’s copyright autonomy, and notes no reply yet on arbitration if the U.S. refuses. He calls English public opinion favorable to Canada’s stance.
Avon hosts a formal dedication of its new Peach factory built for shoe maker John Peach of Randolph. Rob ert F. Sheehan will preside at 2 pm with Walter Rapp and Mayor William L. Douglas of Brockton delivering speeches. A grand ball and supper follow, with Porter's orchestra providing music.
The Philadelphia Ledger warns that legislators lose independence when bowing to caucuses and steering committees. It argues district voting redefines accountability, limiting free judgment and increasing cabal influence in Congress. The piece contrasts former statewide ballots with new district-by-district representation. Princess Maud of Wales collects various ivory artifacts.
The grand subscription Casino ball in Newport Rhode Island on August 27 drew a large, elegant crowd in a theater richly decorated with green plants and fall blossoms. Guests arrived around 10 50 pm with many diamonds on display as dancing continued into supper and a German dance followed. Patronesses led by Mrs De Hauteville and Mrs Whitney helped guide the event which featured Newport Band and Casino orchestra and proved a great success.
Orders issued for the flagship Charleston to return from Seattle to Honolulu to assist in protecting American interests in the Hawaiian Islands. Acting Rear Admiral Brown's report cited the serious situation in Hawaii at the time of departure. The ship is expected to sail tomorrow from Honolulu?
Miss Winnifred Gaze Whitford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Whitford, wed Mr. Fred W. Atkinson of Reading at 6:30 PM in Dale street home. About 360 guests attended a reception and banquet for 400 invitations. The couple will reside in Westfield where Atkinson is principal of the high school.
Mer. George Allyn Bursley of Lynn married Miss Helen Murdoch Barrows of Revere in a ceremony at the Congre gationalists church in Revere. Rev J D Bixby officiated. The bride wore cadet blue cloth and velvet trim with a matching capote. Ushers included N C Hamblin F A Hooper G B Hill and Roger Dow. Organist was Mrs Frank Janvrin. The couple will reside at 12 Red Knob Street Lynn in October.
Santa Barbara Cal August 27 The trial trip of the new cruiser San Francisco in Santa Barbara Channel lasted over four hours achieving an average speed of 19.50 knots and earning a premium of 100000 dollars for builders Union Iron Works of San Francisco.
New York Aug 28 A special meeting of the central board of directors at the St. Cloud Hotel ended with the proposed amalgamation of the Brotherhood and the American Association knocked in the head. Delegates including EK A McAlpin FB Talcott John M Ward Frank Brunell Al Johnson J B Hart Ed Hanlon G W Wagner discussed finances and confirmed the league’s intent to stay independent with no change next year.
A Catholic missionary recounts Upper Oubanghi natives who practice cannibalism and argue that human flesh, seasoned with salt and spices, is delicious. They politely contest the missionary’s view of humans as distinct from animals, insisting that man is nobler and finer.
At Milwaukee, J M Morrow chaired the opening session, praising Grover Cleveland as delegates denounce the Bennett law. George W Peck named governor. Springfield nominees include Thaddeus Crowley for Secretary of State, George Okey for Supreme Court judge, Leopold Keifer for Public Works. Boise platform pursues free silver, anti tariff, direct senatorial election. Wilson and Saylor named governor and lieutenant governor candidates.
The Universal Peace Union opened its twenty third grove meeting at Mystic Conn with President Alfred St. Love presiding. Letters from Blaine Bulkley Hale Bailey and others expressed sympathy with peace and urged arbitration to settle strikes. A committee was appointed to visit the Albany Board of Arbitration as the meeting runs through Friday.
Secretary Tracy responds to the Cummings resolution by stating the July increase in the Kittery Navy Yard workforce was driven by available appropriation and not to influence the upcoming Maine election. He notes prior year and current month staffing figures, cites legal limits, and asserts the department will not halt public works for politics.
The Providence Journal notes hypnotism as the congress focus at Birmingham. Physicians discuss its rise as a scientific study, the scope of its claims, potential risks, and the need for further experimentation while many seek broader medical horizons.
In Hell's Kitchen a Nyack Baptist minister, Rev. J. P. McCullough, confronted a staged sale of a Wilkes stallion and a Holstein cow. Posing as buyers, swindlers used a false ad to lure him. He drew a pistol, warned them away, and escaped. police probe the scheme targeting others with similar ruses.
London special to the Philadelphia Press notes Gladstone at eighty shows remarkable vigor. He stood forty five minutes in rain to address agriculturists at Hawarden's flower fruit and vegetable show. Weather forced him outside, umbrella plan rejected, as he contemplates a long country rest before an autumn campaign with travel set to begin Oct. 20 for Scotland.
A review roundup covers Theodore Child's Delicate Feasting with praise for its culinary theory and dining rituals. Also highlighted are Starting Points edited by Abbie H. Fairfield, Ellsworths A Little Worldling, and Miss Badlam's First Reader, noting their aims for youth education and practical literacy.
Aug 27 reports say hundreds of cattle perished in Tokay fire while Kaba Hatzfeld Saro and nearby villages burned. Ten people died at Kaba and three at Saro. One thousand families left homeless. Also fires in BepForp Gilmore residence burned loss 4500 insured 3000 stable saved. Bergmann chandeliers factory at 615 West 34th burned loss 40000. Dr Foster residence in Athol North Dana burned final incinerary fire loss 6000 with small insurance.
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