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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1887
Page
1
The Globe warns of rampant shoplifting garroting gambling and other crimes across Boston as police struggle to deter marauders. It notes rising public fear and a surge in revolver purchases with unbeatable prices at a Military department sale, predicting continued unrest.
Lima reports a decree to improve money chaos. One percent monthly customs dues in silver will buy bank notes to be burned. Five percent of incoming bank notes for duties will also be burned. Fractional coinage in the mint is declared free for six months.
Jeremiah Conway was convicted in District Court of taking part in the assault on Simeon K. Yeaton during the Boston street labor riot on Thanksgiving Day 1886. He fled town, was arrested at Gloucester, and sentenced to nine months in the house of correction, with an appeal noted. He was held in $1000.
Two passenger trains collided near Idlewood Ohio causing both engines to wreck. Mrs Proctor and Ms Ringald of South Norwood were fatally injured. Both engineers and two passengers suffered severe injuries.
Reports from Wichita and many Kansas counties detail the brutal blizzard's toll with at least sixty deaths from freezing and starvation. Rescue crews describe寒 family massacres and widespread fuel shortages. towns mobilize aid, while other regions report no unusual suffering and ample coal and food.
Kansas City dispatch reports milder conditions across Kansas with temperatures rising from 23 above. West reports counter fears of extreme hunger or coal shortages, noting minimal snowfall and no reported fatalities. Despatches from Arkansas City and Clark County deny widespread distress and offer help if needed.
Congress debates include Dolph bill to pay 4,500 Indian depredation claims totaling about 14 to 15 million dollars. Senate adopts a joint resolution proposing a constitutional marriage and divorce amendment banning bigamy and polygamy. House pays tribute to the late Rep. Moffatt of Michigan with mourning and a funeral committee as it adjourns to Jan 4, 1888.
Tun Prang Educational Company at No 7 Park Street announces a closing-out sale of artists materials at very low figures. The stock includes standard fresh goods brushes colors canvas and other articles. An opportunity to purchase such goods that does not often occur.
Bulagria’s Prince Ferdinand calls his generals to war councils in Sofia as Europe frets over Russia Austria and Italy moves. Reports say talks stall, regency possible, while Milan of Serbia warns Europe of dangers from a Germanic Slav clash and Servian detachment.
The Globe Theatre premiered Five Act drama The Golden Ladder by Sims and Barrett with Wilson Barrett as a Madagascar missionary. The Queen vents irritation over Prince of Wales pugilism remarks in a letter to him. Ross and Bubear sign to row for England with 1000 dollars a side, race set for February 18 on the Thames course. Bow Street magistrate issues warrants for General Millen and Mr Melville dynamiter arrests.
Aupang New York December 23 Ex Secretary Manning remains semi conscious at 1 PM with minimal nourishment and little change in condition. Family and doctors note occasional recognition of relatives as death appears near term and vitality remains unexpectedly strong.
The body of actor John Howson, who died last Friday, was incinerated at Mt. Olivet crematory this afternoon in Fresu Pono.
New York report states the charges against Ives and Stayner will be sent to the grand jury tomorrow and reviewed after the holidays recess.
Multiple vessels arrive or depart across major ports including New Orleans Savannah Liverpool Bremen Genoa and New York with cargoes passengers and lampooned dates in late December and December 21 22 notes. Vessels mentioned include Glendower Carn Marth Trave Assyrian Amy Dora Havre Theria Minunce Canada and Astonomer among others with origins from Baltimore New Orleans Philadelphia and Charleston and destinations to Genoa Bremen Liverpool and Plymouth.
Cleared steamers Circassian bound for Baltimore and Colorado Hull bound for New York sail today from Loxnon harbor with routes to Liverpool and New York.
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