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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1891
Page
1
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Washington reports a two hour cabinet session led by Secretary Blaine with no news of crisis. Egan did not attend the inauguration. officials deny any war plans, noting China Chile tensions and naval tests proceed. A Chilean cruiser Capitan Prat is watched in Toulon as diplomacy edges toward possible conflict.
Vessels reported at Boston and New York ports arriving from Antwerp Port Antonio Jamaica Glasgow and Liverpool with Dec 27 28 and 29 dates. Ships Otranto Ethelred Furnessia Rank Edam Roman Circassia and Circassia list arrivals and routes to Boston New York and Amsterdam Liverpool.
On December 29 a German and Bavarian clerical delegation was invited to Rome to advise the Pope on current sentiment in their countries regarding the papacy temporal power and its political prospects.
Arthur Levi, 12, son of Jacob Levi of 21 Wheeler Street, was killed on Tremont Street near the Arena when electric car No. 137 struck him as he crossed behind another vehicle. He died instantly. witnesses describe the moment and the crowd’s reaction. Motorman Thomas Kelly contends he reversed power too late. foreman and bystanders assisted in extracting the body. The incident highlights perceived dangers of electric streetcars. Conductor Henry Schaffer was injured in a separate incident nearby.
The Weather Indications forecast for New England from December 29 predicts rain turning to clearing skies and colder temperatures by morning, with rain continuing Wednesday night and Thursday as winds shift to the west.
At SaLEem on December 29 the clerk of courts had not received cross interrogatories from appellants in the Searles will case by closing time. A commission was issued to take depositions for appellees, targeting Rev. John P. Newman and Evangeline Newman of Omaha Nebraska.
Earl Hopetown, Governor of Victoria, prorogued the Colonial Parliament today in Metbourng. He expressed regret over difficulties in handling the commonwealth bill but affirmed that federation of the Australian colonies remains on track. He noted promising financial prospects for the colony.
The public shows strong approval for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup priced at 25 cents, signaling broad consumer demand and trust in the product. The concise price point suggests accessible relief amid common ailments as buyers favor this tonic in a competitive market.
Spectators packed the Court of Appeals as decisions on disputed election cases handed Democrats control of the Senate. The court awarded certificates to Nichols of Onondaga and Walker of Steuben, with Dutchess and Rensselaer Washington cases shaping the Senate at 17 Democrats 14 Republicans 1 Independent. The State canvassers met to award Osborne, Derby, Nichols, or none in Sherwood’s district, then adjourned sine die.
In Great Falls New Hampshire on December 29 Sawtell’s body lies with Undertaker Faunce awaiting orders. Edgerly wavers on plans to move the body to Boston while Rochester lawyer Worcester reviews the case. Public confusion grows with rumors of skeleton preparation and possible burial locally, risking public uproar if discovered.
A railway collision seven miles east of Chilliothe on the Hannibal and St. Joseph line occurred at 3 am due to train order mistakes. Four trainmen died Husbee Parry Price Gilmore and Bell is mortally injured Hannan suffers internal injuries Eleven cattle cars wrecked and scorched by fire as investigators inspect debris and survivors.
A major blaze at the Weston Hill and Fitts block on Elm Street gutted the building and ruined stock at Frank P. Sennett clothier Mrs A J Bennett milliner and Joseph Gagnon boarding house keeper. Losses run to thousands with multiple insurances. The fire broke out around the chimney in the millinery shop.
A large New York audience fills the Academy of Music for the first performance of The Country Circus. Little of the play is by Charles Barnard, though the spectacle and circus features carry the show, with Klaw & Erlanger credited for the success and a hoped extended run.
The ad touts Salva tion Oil as providing instant relief from pain with the price set at 25 cents. The brief copy emphasizes quick effect and affordability, targeting readers seeking fast analgesic relief.
In Denver the Graves murder trial reaches closing arguments with Judge Rising charging the jury on murder degrees and the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Prosecution argues the doctor provided the fatal draught while defense asserts innocence amid testimonies, admissions, and credibility rulings.
Ex-Alderman Jesse M. Gove condemns recent municipal election fraud and voter ignorance. He cites precinct officer tampering across wards 9 19 and 20 plus Dorchester and East Boston, with 3000 ballots lost or nullified. He proposes Australian style cross stamps and a city ballot commission to ensure accuracy. He also claims women showed little more intelligence than men in the votes.
Berwin December 29 Johann Kraft a philosophy student at the Institution of Marbourg fatally shot himself. He left a note saying his despair stemmed from an inability to reconcile his professor’s teachings with life as he knew it. The professor allegedly denounced him as dyspeptic, claiming revenge for Kraft's supposed sarcasm.
A fire swept the isolated ward of Worcester City hospital this afternoon. The wooden ward, about forty feet from the main building, was practically destroyed while the main hospital remained safe. Three patients in the ward were removed unharmed after one shouted to raise the alarm. The cause is unknown and the building was insured for $1000.
In New York on December 29 the health board reported sixteen deaths due to la grippe linked to other illnesses. The note reflects the ongoing influenza impact amid other health concerns.
New York December 2 Bishop Loughlin of Brooklyn Catholic Church died this afternoon at age 74. He had served the diocese for many years and was highly respected for his charitable works and leadership within the faith community. The city and church communities mourn his passing and remember his contributions to the diocese.
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