12 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1889
Page
1
Letter from Grover Cleveland reads at Reform Club meeting praising tariff reform work. He urges continued effort to spread economic truths and contributes to the committee, noting the coming winter as valuable for outreach.
The piece recounts Washington's first inauguration observed by the three branches, with Chief Justice Fuller delivering an oration on civic duty. It notes the dignitaries present, the ceremony's simple grandeur, and Fuller’s reflections on the republics growth, liberty, and the challenges of a rising nation into a new century.
Forecast issued in Washington on December 11 indicates colder conditions for New England with fair weather on Thursday and steady temperatures on Friday. Eastern New York should see fair weather through Friday night with northwest winds and falling temperatures.
The Pope directs Mother Alphonse be reinstated or the diocese of Pittsburgh pay $70,000. This decision follows observations made at 8 p.m. announcing the outcome of the Ursuline Convent case.
New York December 11 The first production this season of Verdi's The Masked Ball was heard at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight. Mme Lehmann charmed the audience with artistic success and the new favorite Herr Reichmann also met with pronounced acclaim. The two singers drew spontaneous cordial applause though the ballet was meagre and the opera not a top favorite.
At Carter's Skating Academy a Knights of Labor meeting urged resistance to leather manufacturers. Richard Terrett proposed sending wage and manufacturer price lists to the State Board of Arbitration, which the crowd adopted as they vow to hold out for better pay. About 1500 men were idle as most factories shut down and Captain Crone's shop remained outside the Manufacturers' Association.
Shipping notices list multiple ships arriving or departing on December 11. Vessels include Lake Winnipeg from Liverpool at Boston and Belair from Portsara at New York, with others such as Gothia from Hamburg, Darwin from Liverpool, Patrician from Manila, and Wyoming from Liverpool.
Pure water drink the best Mount Washington Cold Spring Water offered with orders left at 101 State Street or at A N Cook Co 377 and 379 Washington Street for pickup or delivery.
Ex-Emperor Pedro refuses to abdicate in favor of his grandson. The ex-Empress reports jewels stolen from a Brazilian collection, described as the finest diamonds. London reports Pedro lodging at Cannes, with Brazil seeking recognition and military funds. Brazil’s exchange rises.
London report notes Emin Pasha suffered a severe cough and bloody sputum on the 9th with limited movement due to bruises. He shows improvement by Wednesday, eye nearly healed, though serum drains from the right ear and he remains dependent. A Plantations Company letter from Dr Peters cites a Somali treaty as a possible trap linked to his fate.
Paris reports 670 cases of simple benign influenza among Magasin du Louvre employees with four day course. London faces imminent gas workers strike risking total darkness. Central Germany snowstorm halts Thuringian and Rhine railways. general printers strike disrupts Germany and Switzerland with Berne papers failing.
The Parke's Opera House panic in Johnstown Pennsylvania last night left ten dead and dozens injured when a fire alarm caused a deadly stampede. Victims include Lizzie Claycomb Clara Burns George Horner and others with funerals set for Friday. The condemned building and alleged police clubbing are under scrutiny as officials face criticism and a formal investigation.
New Orleans crowds fill streets to view the remains of Jefferson Davis in state at City Hall. Funeral services lead by Episcopal bishops, with governors and dignitaries as pallbearers. Memorials reported across Charlotte Wilmington Lexington and Ricamont with broad observances and adjournments.
In Thomaston Maine fire damaged the Hinkley and Webber hardware stock and Edwin Walsh store. A late alarm at 5 55 led to a small blaze at 258 Harrison avenue home of Jacob Rosenkahl. Arcanum Hall at 658 Centre street Roxbury sustained a 500 dollar loss and Patrick O Keefe's blacksmith shop at 195 Cambridge street suffered about 700 dollars in damage.
Washington December 11 Special Naval orders list Chief Engineer David Jones assigned to the New Hampshire 20th unst Chief Engineer W W Heaton detached from West Point Foundry and sent to Quintard Iron Works New York Passed Assistant Engineer Robert Crawford detached from the New Hampshire and placed on waiting orders
Boston business leaders mount a campaign for Abbott Lawrence as port of Boston collectorship, listing over 600 prominent signers from dry goods, mills, jewelry, shipping, railroads, banks, and other trades. They stress nonpolitical backing, Washington representatives, and a Feb political push if needed.
In the ordinary course of trade the price of this Colonial Cabinet Desk would be 28 dollars. If we could sell 1300 units, the price could be as low as 15 dollars. Fully 1800 must be sold to make the plan work.
New York’s City Hall meeting between Boston’s Mayor Hart and New York’s Mayor Grant centers on the electric light wires issue. Hart, a former mayor, seeks facts and future talks, noting he has a large contract underway. Grant outlines his investigations and readiness to share knowledge.
At the Vendome the Unitarian Club discussed Count Tolstoy's social theories with Joseph Les as principal speaker. Heralters listed attendees including Saltonstall, Peabody, Sedgwick, Shippen, Fay, Morison, Wheeler, Atkinson, and many others as they noted Tolstoy's life and ideas and Les’s recounting of his Moscow philanthropy and writings.
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