Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Dec 23, 1889, p. 1

Observations Elsewhere at 8 P.M.

At 8 p.m. observers recorded several notable readings and noted conditions elsewhere. Details remain sparse, but the timestamp places the observations in the evening monitoring window for comparative analysis.

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Shipping Crew Suspensions After Stranraer Grounding

London reports that steamers Etruria Nevada Queenstown sailed for New York, Herschel Rio Janeiro for New York, Cufic Liverpool for New York, all on December 20 or 21. The British ship Eriminta, from Liverpool to St John N. B., ran ashore near Stranraer. Its captain is suspended for one year and the mate for three months.

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London Etruria Nevada Queenstown New York Herschel Rio Janeiro Cufic Liverpool Eriminta St. John N.3 Stranraer

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Park's Bosworth Street Lobster Dinner Ad

Genuine New England boiled dinner served Mondays. Broiled live lobsters always good at Park's Bosworth Street.

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New England Park’s Bosworth Street

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Firesill in multiple cities reports large losses and injuries

The article details several fires on December 22 in cities including Philadelphia Petrolia Alpville and St Louis. Injuries to fireman James Orr and Assistant Engineer John Smith are noted along with losses ranging from five thousand to eighty five thousand dollars. Additional blazes in Jacksonville and Boston areas caused further damage and casualties.

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Philadelphia Penn Independent Christian Church James Orr John Smith Bouter Petrolia Prtrseurg Alpville Baltimore & Ohio St. Louis Adams Ex. Pee Company Boston New York Jacksonville Fla St. Cloud

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Atlantic Passenger Ship Movements Logged Across Ports

A dated roundup lists vessels and routes including Hermann from Antwerp arriving in Boston on Dec 22, British Empire from London and Kairos from Glasgow docking Baltimore on Dec 21, and many more ships trading between New York, Liverpool, Boston, and other ports with origins such as Yokohama Rio Janeiro Port Spain and Vancouver.

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Boston Hermann Antwerp British Empire London Baltimore Kairos Glasgow North Anglia Rio Janeiro New York Britannic Liverpool Grengyle Yokohama Aurania Queenstown Philadelphia Bremen Minnesota Cape Race Iowa Energie Indian Prince Galveston Christiansapd Thingvalla Ettlu Bostonian

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Yorktown's Loss, US Squadron Visits Tagus Harbor

Lisbon dispatch reports the US squadron led by Admiral Walker arriving off Belem with the Chicago Boston and Atlanta while the Yorktown is missing. The fleet, en route to the Mediterranean, suffers weather tests and coal endurance proves strong. Serpa Pinto advances in Mozambique facing Makololo resistance amid malaria and strategic disputes in Lisbon.

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Brazil elects Sept 15 general vote and Nov 15 assembly

Rio de Janeiro reports an executive decree setting September 15 as the general election date and November 15 for the constituent assembly. The decree banishes Dom Pedro and royal family, condemns treason charges against Viscount de Ouro Petro and Carlos Alfonso, and suspends Dom Pedro’s civil list. The ex-emperor’s allowances are canceled and imperial property is confiscated.

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Rio Janeiro Dom Pedro Brazil Viscount de Ouro Petro Carlos Alfonso Martino Rio Grande Do Sul Lisson Coimbra Duke Oporto Lom Pedro London Rio de Janeiro Deodoro da Fonseca Republic of Brazil New York Lasselle

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Deaths From Influenza Sweep Paris and Europe

In Paris Dr Damaschino a leading physician dies from influenza and heart weakness. This marks the fifth influenza death since the outbreak with three at St Cyr Academy and one at the Polytechnic School. In London figures include Count Taafe Austrian prime minister Archduke William Princess Stephanie and the Queen of Sweden is among those sick as western Europe faces a rapid spread of the disease.

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Paris Damaschino St. Cyr Academy Polytechnic School London Count von Taafe Archduke William of Austria Stephanie Rudolf Sweden Europe

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Portugal's Defence Unprovoked Makololo Attack on Serpa Pinto

Despatches from Quillimane dated Nov 12 confirm Engineer Castellos report of an encounter with the Makololos. The natives attacked the Mapassa camp, Castellos resisted stubbornly and defeated them, with Mapassa occupation following.

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Makololos Serpa Pinto

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Cornell Alumni Banquet Speech Emphasizes Civic Duty

Ex-President Cleveland urges Cornell alumni to honor their Alma Mater by civic participation and duty. He notes the university’s ties to state and nation through governmental support for agriculture and mechanical arts, urging graduates to contribute to public life and uphold national and New York Commonwealth interests. He stresses lifelong allegiance and the obligation of alumni to the nation.

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Malietoa Declared Samoan King by Three Consuls

Officials from the United States Great Britain and Germany formally recognize Malietoa as King of Samoa after months of mediation. A proclamation urges reconciliation between rivals Tamasese and Mataafa and calls for peaceful governance. The event follows hoisting of the flag and a twenty one gun salute by the U S S Adams.

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Yorktown Lisbon Tejuantepec Malietoa Samoa United States Great Britain Germany Arta Alameda San Francisco Berlin Tamasese Mataafa Malletoa Government House Adams Sophe Stuebel H. de Coerogan W. Blacklock Island

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Earl Spencer to Sell Famous Althorp Library

London reports Earl Spencer will auction his renowned Althorp library, long regarded as the finest private collection of rare books in England. The sale promises to be a major event, though the motive remains unexplained given his vast wealth and appreciation for the collection.

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Big American Dinner for Stanley in London

London officials and the Royal Geographical Society plan a grand reception for explorer Henry Morton Stanley upon his return to London. Minister Lincoln will preside at a banquet with Americans only, a silk flag and engraved gold plate presented, and Albert Hall hosting an elaborate event with gold medals and journalists aiming to make Stanley’s welcome memorable.

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Uproar at Boulangist Meeting and Prinz Wilhelm Boat Arrives

Paris reports an uproar at a Boulangist meeting with 800 attendees, adopting a resolution against M. Joffrin’s Chamber of Deputies election. Also, the Prinz Wilhelm I missing boat has arrived at Le Treport with thirteen aboard.

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Banquet Sealed by an English Warship Killed Sailors

A Sydney bound schooner Elma Fisher crewman Nelson and three Enterprise sailors were killed and eaten by Salomon Islands cannibals after going ashore for trades. The Enterprise’s traders were lured ashore by Hammond Island natives, then slain. HMS Royalist shelled the area to learn details.

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Perpetual Toilet Table Ad Offers Christmas Economy

A newspaper ad touts a 25 inch Toilet Table as an economical Christmas gift for wives and daughters. It promises low construction cost, a bevelled French plate mirror adjustable to any angle, two wide drawers, two deep drawers for bottles, and a long lower shelf, mounted on brass castors for easy movement.

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Cornell Alumni Uphold Duty to Nation State and University

Alumni of Cornell University affirm their obligation to honor their Alma Mater by maintaining a sober, constant awareness of duty to the nation, the state, and the university, keeping its value and usefulness in focus at all times.

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Wardwell faction drives push for evening caucus in state race

A large Wardwell led meeting at Parker House drew about seventy lawmakers as Wardwell and Sanger allies plot caucuses. Barrett’s camp, at Tremont House, disputes an evening gathering while talks of Barrett and Metcalf trading votes raise alarm over strategy and possible reelection impact.

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William Liloyd Garrison Hiller Horticultural Hall Boston Boot & Shoe Club State House New England Club Harrison Hume H. M. Pitt Owen A. Garvin Young Men’s Democratic Club George Francis Train Tremont House Wardwell Barrett Sanger Commonwealth Parker House Wardwell-Sanger W.5. Greenough Thomas W. Bicknell Messrs. Paul Dighton Sprout Worcester Kittredge Boston Mr. Barrett Wardweil Willard Howland Chelsea John W. Kimball Fitchburg Everett Allen Davis Young’s Hotel H. P. Milton Henry 5 Milton John Albree H. P. Oakman Rederick B. Day Frederick J. Ranlett Frank C. Curtis Senator Metcalf Springfield Metcalf Senate Lowell

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Profit Sharing Experiment at Bourne Mills Near Fally River

The Bourne Mills profit sharing plan ends its first six months next Saturday. All employees in the last six months will receive a cash share by February 10 1890, based on wages with a minimum of six percent of the cash dividends paid to Bourne mill stockholders. The directors will decide if six percent or more is distributed. The treasurer will issue a circular announcing a six month extension. Spinners Union Secretary Howard says workers are engaged and hopeful about the outcome.

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Brockton Board of Pension Examiners Abbott Lawrence Boston Harrison Cleveland Cornell Bourne Mills Fall River International Marine Conference Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Saxon Mich Henry W. Grady Buffalo Durham Potts Camp Miss Bridgeport Conn Niles (O Beattie New Hampshire Kansas City New Orleans Washington Potomac Nebraska State Bank Pawnee City Congress Senate Court of Patent Appeals Mr. Morgan House Fally River Bourne Mill Bourne Howard Spinners’ Union

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Mellin's Food Praised For Infant Nutrition Ease

A physician endorses Mellin's Food as containing all needed nutrients in a digestible form. He reports greater success with Mellin's product than with any others he has tried, highlighting its ease of assimilation for infants.

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Observations Elsewhere at 8 P.M.

Shipping Crew Suspensions After Stranraer Grounding

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Park's Bosworth Street Lobster Dinner Ad

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Firesill in multiple cities reports large losses and injuries

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Atlantic Passenger Ship Movements Logged Across Ports

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Yorktown's Loss, US Squadron Visits Tagus Harbor

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Brazil elects Sept 15 general vote and Nov 15 assembly

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Deaths From Influenza Sweep Paris and Europe

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Portugal's Defence Unprovoked Makololo Attack on Serpa Pinto

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Cornell Alumni Banquet Speech Emphasizes Civic Duty

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Malietoa Declared Samoan King by Three Consuls

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Earl Spencer to Sell Famous Althorp Library

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Big American Dinner for Stanley in London

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Uproar at Boulangist Meeting and Prinz Wilhelm Boat Arrives

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Banquet Sealed by an English Warship Killed Sailors

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Perpetual Toilet Table Ad Offers Christmas Economy

Cornell Alumni Uphold Duty to Nation State and University

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Wardwell faction drives push for evening caucus in state race

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Profit Sharing Experiment at Bourne Mills Near Fally River

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Mellin's Food Praised For Infant Nutrition Ease

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