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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
2
The passage criticizes speakers who discuss a subject without first learning the truth, arguing that such remarks are not genuine or trustworthy until verifiable facts are known. It urges restraint and accuracy in public discourse.
The piece reports a heated Republican struggle over who will hold the Senate sergeant at arms post. Colonel William P. Canaday of North Carolina faces opposition amid ties to Senator Sherman and party insiders. Other candidates include Colonel Swords of Iowa likely backed by Senator Allison.
Secretary Proctor has not named a commission to study Boston bridges to possibly rescind Endicott’s order to raise and widen them. Cambridge and Boston counsel prefer separate consideration from railroad bridges and the secretary may assign the same board to review if railroads accept.
Speaker Reed has named Amos L. Allen of Alford Missouri as his private secretary in a formal appointment.
The National Farmers Alliance approved a series of resolutions including tariff revision to favor productive labor, woman suffrage, land reservation for settlers, and restrictions on alien land ownership. They backed free coinage, greenback doctrine, and high farm lending costs while opposing bonds and national banking. Officers named: L. L. Polk, D. H. Clover, J. H. Turner, William Hykman.
Dispatches from London and Zanzibar report Emin Pasha in grave condition after an ear hemorrhage and possible brain risk. German surgeons say only about 20 percent of similar cases recover. Dr. Parke remains cautiously hopeful. Emin lies at Bagamayo German hospital. skull fracture denied by the Foreign Office.
The ex Confederate president Jefferson Davis died at the residence of J A Payne after a two day illness. He spoke softly to his wife and died without pain while surrounded by family and doctors. Memorial plans spread to Georgia Virginia and South Carolina with flags at half mast and funeral arrangements under way.
James Downs of Rindge New Hampshire was injured when logs fell on him while at work. Both legs were broken below the knees, with the left leg amputated today. doctors hope the right leg can be saved.
Dr C R Daxe of Belleville Illinois says Horsford's acid phosphate alone reliably induces a sweet natural sleep in cases of insomnia from brain overwork common among busy professionals. The claim cites personal experience and endorses the product for relief and rest.
The death of Jefferson Davis prompts half mast flags and a one hour tolling in South Carolina. The General Assembly adjourns in sorrow and sends condolences to Mrs Davis, while Washington Mississippians issue messages praising his soldierly and civic career.
Washington reports several prominent Southern lawmakers voiced admiration for Jefferson Davis. Senators Reagan Lamar and Walthall praised his integrity and devotion, noting the South’s grief and belief posterity will deem him a pure, patriotic citizen despite former disputes.
Washington December 6 The War Department has not officially confirmed the death of Jefferson Davis or taken official action. A large oil painting remains described in dispatches from the news of the day.
London papers react to Jefferson Davis with mixed judgments. The Globe, St James Gazette, Times, Telegraph, Standard, News, and Morning Chronicle weigh his legacy, noting his persistence, military ties, and clemency while often labeling his efforts a failed attempt to found a slaveholding state.
A condensed account traces Jefferson Davis born June 3 1808 in Kentucky now Todd County through his antebellum rise. It covers family background in Georgia and Mississippi, West Point cadet years alongside Robert E. Lee, his frontier service, a 1843 entry into public life, and his ascent to Congress after serving in the Mexican War with General Taylor.
A historical overview of Jefferson Davis from his early militia service and Mississippi politics to his Senate career, key battles over the Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska debates, and his pivotal role as a Southern leader steering secession.
A condensed portrait covers Jefferson Davis from the 1861 Confederacy founding through his defeat, flight, capture, and postwar life. It notes his autocratic aims, strategic delays, and ultimate surrender, with references to Richmond, Petersburg, Danville, Fortress Monroe, and Beauvoir.
Ints and Frieze Dusters featured in a special winter sale at Continental Clothing House Freeland Loomis and Co proprietors located at the corner of Washington and Boylston streets. The ad highlights a broad winter clothing collection with emphasis on durable outerwear and seasonal bargains.
Superior Court first session lists multiple tort actions and damages claims from 1887, including Abbie Ridge versus Morrison et al for $10,000 with a fall at a Purchase Street store injuring the plaintiff. Timothy Coyle v Fitchburg Railroad with a severed arm. Edward B. Paul v Douglas Forbes over lumber contract. Samuel Stevenson v Joy over a coal hole injury. note of third trials and jury awards. List notes judgment dates and counsel.
In Plymouth county Superior Court Brockton on December 6 Jane Chandler sues Charles P. French for 599 dollars for board of his wife, board of child, and a loan. Defendant denies and offers judgment for 20 dollars plus interest and costs.
December sessions report second meetings held and third meetings ordered for March and April dates in multiple bankruptcy cases. Warrant issues and continuations noted. several compositions confirmed or pending. first meetings closed with second meetings set for January and February.
December 6 Superior Court entries list Thomas H. Sherman of Waltham charged with assault and battery with $10 fine and costs. George H. Callahan of Cambridge cited for liquor nuisance with $100 fine and costs. Ellen Fay of Natick assessed $75 for liquor nuisance plus costs. William T. Patten of Malden listed for liquor keeping with $100 fine and costs.
In municipal court Forsaith Charles Connors and William Kelly were sentenced to one year in the House of Correction for stealing overcoats. Kelly appealed. Charles Freeman’s larceny case was continued. G W Meserve and Nathaniel Foye were again continued for conspiracy to defraud. Edward Lynch held in $2000 on robbery charge.
Notice from the District of Massachusetts dated December 4 1889 states W Orison Underwood of Brookline has applied for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court. Commissioner Joan G Stetson oversees the petition.
Edward McCarron aged 58 of 75 Prince Street was struck by a laborers’ horse car at Hanover and Fleet streets at 5 40 PM and killed instantly. The car driven by Edward Habele with conductor Hugh J Barker proceeded after the fall. Body sent to the morgue.
Public notices detail an insolvency petition by Charles A. Dean of Winchester with a hearing set for December 12 1889 in Cambridge to determine discharge eligibility due to creditor assent issues. Also listed is a Suffolk notice for Benjamin Barnes Jr solicitor journalist with a creditors meeting December 27 1889 in Boston to appoint assignees.
The Court of Insolvency for Middlesex issues from the insolvent debtor for Alexander Grimes truck man of Somerville declaring all debts and property transfers forbidden. A meeting of creditors to prove debts and choose assignees will be held at Cambridge on December 26 18389 at nine in the forenoon.
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