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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1891

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Long skirts in street wear draw Boston opinion

Mrs James T Fields endorses practical dress over the long trained skirt saying good sense governs taste. Dr Caroline Hastings agrees and denounces the style as unnecessary dirty and unhealthy. Both women, active Boston professionals, advocate simpler, sensible attire for daily wear and travel.

Post James T. Fields Boston Caroline Hastings Huntington Avenue Dr. Hastings

The Wind and the Rain Hits Boston Area Storm Toll

A heavy storm roared through Boston area causing telegraph disruption and property damage. An unfinished Dorchester house belonging to Charles Woodside toppled, a Barn on Walk Hill street was displaced, and windows shattered. A coal steamer C Tayer labors to round Race Point as 45 mph winds and breaking seas threaten vessels.

Dorchester Charles Woodside Joseph Myers Walk Hill Street

Cambridge Symphony Concerts Fourth Boston Series at Sanders Theatre

The Cambridge Symphony in the Boston Symphony Orchestra series presents this evening at Sanders Theatre a program featuring A Faust overture Wagner suite for violin and orchestra Loeffler Rustic Wedding Symphony with soloist M Loeffler.

Cambridge Boston Symphony Orchestra Sanders Theatre Wagner M. Loeffler

Surgeon proposes hospital tapper to cut fire response time

The surgeon in charge at the Emergency Hospital urged fire commissioners to install a tapper in the hospital to trigger rapid alarm response by a surgeon and ambulance at any hour. A second alarm would dispatch the ambulance with two surgeons to any city area.

Fall River Weavers Strike Ends In Conference Standoff

Narragansett mill superintendent Harrison met with the striking weavers and their secretary Whitehead seeking a conference but reached no common ground. The strikers, nine weeks into the walkout, planned to remain out and a ball in aid of the strikers was set for next month.

Forl River Harrison Narragansett Whitehead Weavers’ Hall

First performance of Francis Wilsons new opera The Lion Tamar

New York December 30 reports the Broadway theatre opened after rehearsals for the debut of Francis Wilsons comic opera The Lion Tamar. The show features a libretto from Jules Preval and Albert de Sainte-Albin with lyrics by J Cheever Goodwin, music by Richard Stahl, and orchestration by John Philip Sousa. The cast includes Wilson, Plunkett, Lennox, Crane, Prunette, Steiger, Jansen, Moore, Lyford, and Kissing among others.

New York Sprcrat Broadway Francis Wilson Jules Preval Albert de Sainte- Albin J. Cheever Goodwin Mr. Wilson Richard Stahl John Philip Sousa United States Marine Band Washington Casimir Grand Duke Charles Plunkett Lotherman Gilbert Clayton Gobson Fred Lennox Count Verdigris Seth M. Crane Picasso William Prnette Marquis de Chianti William Steiger Angelina Marie Jansen Lucia Laura Moore Nina Nellie Lyford Columbo Cecile Kissing

A Boston Man Among Them Forester Leaders Chosen

The American Forestry Association held a morning session at the Department of Agriculture in Washington. Officers elected for the coming year include President William Alvord of San Francisco. Vice-presidents include Dr B G Northrop of Clinton Connecticut John T Hobbs of North Lerwick Maine J D W French of Boston Massachusetts J B Harrison of Franklin Falls New Hampshire L D Davis of Newport Rhode Island and Senator Edmunds of Lunenburg Vermont. Henry M Fisher M D of Philadelphia is treasurer Dr N H Eglestone of Washington, D C is recording secretary and Edward A Bowers of Washington, D C is corresponding secretary.

Washieton American Forestry Association Department of Agriculture William Alvord San Francisco Cal B. G. Northrop Clinton, Conn John T. Hobbs North Lerwick J.D. W. French Boston Mass J. B. Harrison Franklin Falls N. H L. D. Davis Newport R. I Edmunds Lunenburg Henry M. Fisher M.D Philadelphia N. H. Eglestone Washington, D. C Edward A. Bowers Washington D. C

Messiah Craze Reignites Among Cheyenne and Arapaho

A Cheyenne and Arapaho courier reports the Messiah craze has risen again with Left Hand chief of the Arapahoes and Old Crow and Whirlwind chiefs of the Cheyennes gathering about 1000 Indians in interior hills. They have kept the dance ongoing for days and nights, vowing not to stop until the Savior arrives.

Guttuhri Oklahoma Cheyenne Arapahoe Reservations Arapahoes Whirlwind

Two Passenger Cars Wreck on Rail Line West of Bristol

A broken rail on the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad four miles west of Bristol wrecked the west bound passenger train this morning and ditched two coaches. The injured include Mrs. Rev. E. M. Farra Miss Sadie Farra Nellie St John ex Congressmen R R Butler A L Kite B G McDowell and Berry Weil all severely injured.

Morristown Tenn East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Bristol E. M. Farra Sadie Farra Midway Nellie St. John R. R. Butler A. L Kite B. G. McDowell Berry Weil

Death of Thomas J Lee of Baltimore

Thomas J. Lee an 84 year old Baltimore resident died of grip today. He worked in the War Department's Topographical Bureau in Washington and was a West Point graduate with honours. His class included Meade Humphreys Johnston and Robert E Lee attended West Point at the same time. He once served as aide de camp to General Winfield Scott. Earlier, he aided the government in adjusting the Canada Maine boundary dispute.

Thomas J- Lee Baltimore Thomas J. Lee Lee War Department Washington Boston West Point Meade and Humphreys United States Army Joseph Johnston Robert E. Lee Mr. Lee Winfield Scott Canada Maine

Fitchburg Train Wreck After Heavy Rain

In Fitchburg Massachusetts a washed out sand bank blocked the main tracks near River Street. The Cheshire express train derailed at 4:50 am as Engineer E P Clifford activated air brakes. engine overturned. Fireman W H Weymouth injured and slightly burned. both crews unhurt passengers. Trains run on a side track.

Fitchburg Firenpurc Mass River Street E. P. Clifford W. H. Weymouth

Army Officer to Be Court Martialed in Cleveland

An order from the War Department appoints a general court martial to convene in Cleveland Ohio on January 19 to try Major Lewis C Overman of the Engineer Corps on charges of irregularities in accounts tied to government funds collection.

Washincton War Department Cleveland Lewis C. Overman Engineer Corps

Wreck injures three near Alliance on railroad line

A wreck near Salem O on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad destroyed eighteen cars. Three men were badly hurt including engineer Matt Grimes who is fatally injured, fireman James Graves scalded, and brakeman James Head with a crushed arm. All victims resided in Alliance.

Alliance Salem Pittsburg Fort Wayne

Anchored Under Chatham For Shelter In Gale

Dec 30 report from ChatHam notes a heavy north west gale continues but weather is clear and colder. British steamer Merjulio bound for Norfolk, steamer Frostburg for Baltimore, and schooner Jennie C May sought anchorage under Chatham tonight due to the storm.

Chatham ChatHam M Merjulio Norfolk Frostburg Baltimore Jennie C. May

New Year Services At South Congregational Church

The close of the year will be observed at the South Congregational Church corner Exeter and Newbury streets Thursday evening with the Lord's Supper. All interested are invited. service led by Rev. Dr. Hale. At King's Chapel there was a service at 8 pm on Thursday evening Dec 31.

South Congregational Church Cor. of Exeter Newbury Hale King’s Chapel

Martyr or Vagrant Take the Poor Debtor's Oath

Constable Henry Howard describes Minon as a drinking man with funds to pay taxes yet loafing and begging others for support. He recounts threats of arrest for 1887 taxes after April demands and notes Minon's unhelpful family. He warns of a local debt-collection gang planning to spend money on drink.

Henry Howard Minon

Suburban Bappenings and Local Meetings in Chelsea and Vicinity

A detailed local roundup notes the fifth anniversary banquet of General W. S. Hanecock Command Union Veterans' Union in Chelsea with about 125 attendees. Everett held an adjourned town meeting at Everett Hall to discuss Glenwood Cemetery rules, a committee was formed to study a town electric plant purchase, and a charter vote date for the Australian system is set for Jan 26. Obsequies for Conductor O. Judson Hart of the Boston and Maine were held in Woburn with many dignitaries present and burial at Salem Street Cemetery. Dorchester Temple Church hosted Demorest medal contestants, and Miss Nellie Keefe wed J. W. Brodbine in Somerville. State army inspections continued at Charlestown armory and nearby districts, while St. Peter's Church in Cambridge announced New Year’s Eve services by the choral choir.

Everett Everett Hall Dudley O. Judson Hart Boston & Maine Railroad Unitarian Church Woburn Shawsheen Tribe Nahmeokee Council Liberty Council Martha Washington Council Daughters of Liberty D. W. Sanborn John Blood Thomas N. Hart Boston Henry C. Parker Salem Street St. Peter’s Church Main Street Cambridge Charles H. Perry

Boston Political Club Debates Governor Power

Women gathered at the Church of the Disciples for lessons on town and state governance. A parliamentary drill led to a debate on whether the Governor should have sole control of State administration, with the negative side prevailing in a lively discussion about one man power versus a system with broader accountability.

Boston Political Club Church of the Disciples Henry White H. J. Smith C. H. Wilson L. F. Lawery

Skeleton Identified as Missing Husband in Acton Woods

Dec 30 report states Mrs. Hannah Nelligan of South Lawrence identified the skeleton found in Acton woods as her husband who disappeared fifteen months ago after leaving her at the gate of the Washington mill.

Lower Acton Woods Hannah Nelligan South Lawrence Washington Mill

Rupture doctor offers private treatment by expert physician

Advertisement seeks patients for rupture, hydrocele, and varicocele treatment by a physician with 30 years of experience. Readers may obtain a sealed book by sending for details or visit the office at 6 Bulfinch Place Boston on Tuesdays from 9 am to 3 pm. No interview charge. No cures or names published.

Jock Box Boston Bulfinch Place

Engraving Coupon Delayed for Delivery of Portraits

The Post's State Engraving Coupon will not appear again until engravings are ready for delivery. Absence of several gentlemen whose portraits are essential causes an unavoidable delay. Hold your complete coupon sets until the engraving is announced, and incomplete sets can be completed when the coupon reappears.

Indian Legislature Discusses Greater Autonomy

British dependencies seek broader freedom as Indian Legislature debates autonomy. Labouchere comments on Canada and the idea that India may become a new United States or align with the Great Republic, with Australia seen as likely to follow.

United States

Confident Words From President French of Manhattan Trust Co

In the Manufacturers' Record this week President French of the Manhattan Trust Company surveys 1892 prospects. He notes strong grain crops and improved debt payments on Western farm mortgages, plus Western bank reserves surpassing Eastern levels. He cites record New York deposits of 455 million and reserves of 36.0 million, predicting America leading world finance.

Bartimmorr New York French Manhattan Trust Company America

No More Glove Fighting in New York Postponed

Four round glove contest between Peter Maher and Jack Dempsey scheduled for January 14 at Madison Square Garden was indefinitely postponed amid police opposition. A Maher versus Peter Jackson bout on January 28 also canceled. Corbett and Mitchell’s February 11 bout likely affected. Cal McCarthy and Tom Callaghan must fight before January 26 or not at all per Olympic Club president Neel.

New York Peter Maher Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Murray Garden Maher Peter Jackson James J. Corbett Charley Mitchell Neel Olympic Club of New Orleans Cal McCarthy Tom Callaghan McCarthy Callaghan

Indian Congress calls for Indian legislature and rep resentation

The Indian National Congress in Nagpur adopts a resolution demanding a parliamentary body for India with elected representatives amid calls to cut Indian army and Lonpox expenditures. The article notes climate and hunger as drivers of representation gaps.

Tribesmen Submit as British Advance Reaches Llanza

Advices from Gilgit report a successful British advance with Llanza occupied without opposition. Tribesmen have submitted and a road from Gilgit to the Pamires will be possible after Cashmere to Gilgit completion, easing access to disputed borders among Great Britain, Russia and China.

Carcurra Gilgit Cashmere Llanza Pamiers

National Reform Association Plans Tariff Reform Push

Indianapolis Dec 80 The executive committee of the National Reform Association met and outlined plans for the coming campaign. Debates over Speaker Crisp on tariff legislation led to calls for general tariff reform while others urged a more cautious approach. A resolution was adopted declaring tariff reform the primary issue to be pursued with renewed energy in the fifty second Congress.

Indianapolis Ind National Reform Association Crisp

Turkish Vizier seeks renewal of Franco Bulgarian ties

In Paris on December 30 the Turkish Grand Vizier asked French foreign minister Ribot to renew relations with Bulgaria after Bulgaria expelled Chadonine. He pledged that any future measures affecting foreigners in Bulgaria would be communicated to the Porte and the respective foreign representative before action.

Paris M. Ribot France Bulgaria Grand Vivier

Dynamite outrage rocks Mons in Belgian blast

A Mons constable’s residence attached to the communal hall was struck by Labouviere cartridge detonations. The blast destroyed the communal building and damaged nearby houses but caused no fatalities. Police investigations follow in the Belgian town of Hainaut’s capital.

Brussels Mons Hainaut

Portrait Painter Frederick G Wright Dies in Weymouth

Mr. Frederick G Wright died Tuesday morning at South Weymouth from consumption. An artist with a notable reputation especially as a portrait painter he studied abroad for several years and upon return established a studio at 5 Park Street He belonged to St Botolph Papyrus Art and Tavern clubs.

Frederick G. Wright South Weymouth Park Street Wright St. Botolph, Papyrus, Art and Tavern

Trimounts elects officers at secret meeting

John J. Hill was re elected president Fred Robertson chosen vice president J F Moakley secretary C Crowley treasurer M J Casey financial secretary J Connor captain and K Ns Osthnes lieutenant at a secret meeting of the Trimounts board of managers held last evening. The next regular meeting will be Sunday when the committee on new quarters is expected to make a final report.

John J. Hill Fred Robertson J. F. Moakley C. Crowley M. J. Casey J. Connor K. Ns. Osthnes

Roxbury High School Class Of 1990 Reunion Held

The Roxbury High School class of 1990 gathered last evening in the high school building with fifty of sixty members in attendance. An entertainment program featuring singing and readings preceded a collation for attendees.

Roxbury High School

Theosophical Ethics Meeting in Boston Society

The Boston Theosophical Society will hold its next meeting at 152 Boylston Street on Thursday December 31 at 8 p.m. Captain Edward S. Huntington will deliver an address on Theosophical Ethics. The public is cordially invited.

The Boston Theosophical Society Boylston Street Edward S. Huntington

Suffering Caused by Tariffn from Halifax News

Captain Ozon of the Virgesco reports a full cargo of frozen and salt herrings from the Bay of Islands Newfoundland. He notes west coast residents fear ongoing flour and herring taxes will force many to abandon their homes.

Hauifax N.S Ozon Virgesco Bay of Islands Newfoundland

Telegraphers Win Strike With SP Agreement

San Francisco dispatch reports Southern Pacific General Manager Towne agreed to withdraw the contested affidavit and reinstate about three quarters of the striking railroad telegraphers. The action follows a months long dispute that drew in the trainmen who threatened a general strike to support the operators.

San Francisco Cal Towne Southern Pacific Railroad Company

Fire consumes Standard Oil Works engine room at Constable Hook

Fire swept the engine room of the large cooperage building at Standard Oil Works Constable Hook Port Jersey tonight. The blaze likely to total loss equipment and building valued around 75000 dollars. Firemen battled flames to prevent spread to nearby property.

Bergen Port N.J Standard Oil Works Constable Hook

Varnish Store Blaze Causes 350 Dollar Loss

A brisk fire at W. H. Ennis varnish store on Fulton Street last night caused $350 in damage. Fire crews quickly contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

W. H. Ennis Fulton Street

The New Spanish Tariff Enacts Higher Alcohol and Sugar Duties

Maprim Dec 50 The new tariff imposes prohibitive duties on alcohol and sugar and relieves burdens on railroad rails and other railroad material. It features a single duty column for nations without treaties, with concessions for reciprocity pacts including most favored nation. Export iron ore duty capped at 25 centimes per ton. Cabinet adoption followed. publication imminent as Parliament convenes tomorrow.

Maprim Spain

Workers Rebuff Wage Cut in London Shipyards

In London on December 30, helpers in the Tees and Tyne shipyards rejected a five percent wage reduction proposed by employers citing stagnation in shipbuilding. Other operatives accepted the cut. If unresolved in four days, the employers may strike next week.

London Tees Tyne

Imperial Diet Dissolved Over Debates on Relief Bills

The Imperial Diet was dissolved after rejecting or delaying debate on all government bills. The government issued an ordinance allocating 4 million dollars for earthquake and flood relief and for repairing damaged embankments.

Imperial Diet

The Amnesty in Hayti Proclaimed

Advices from Kingston Jamaica say President Hippolyte has proclaimed a general amnesty in Hayti and many Haytians in exile have been recognized and applied for passports to return. Leaders of factions will not return to Hayti.

New York Kingston Hippolyte Hayti

The Case of Dunlap Pardon Refused by Governor

Governor Russell refuses to grant the pardon recommended by the executive council for James Dunlap. Dunlap robbed the Northampton bank and received a just punishment. With a small portion of his term left, the state should not alter the sentence beyond the standard good behavior deduction.

Springfield

Yale and Harvard Unions Debate on First Vote

From the Philadelphia Record comes notice of a January 14 debate in Cambridge between Yale Union and Harvard Union. The topic asks if a young man casting his first vote in 1892 should vote Republican, with Harvard supporting the affirmative. Governor Russell is expected to preside as tickets sell briskly for the intellectual clash, planned for a return match in New Haven in April.

Philadelphia Record Yale Union Harvard Union Horvard Union Cambridge Russell New Haven Yale

Those Committee Appointments

The Manchester Union notes Republicans previously claimed New England would be left out when Democrats held power. The Republican Courier complains Speaker Crisp favors Massachusetts Democrats given committee makeup. The piece argues New England Democrats fared well and that New England itself is fine.

Manchester Union New England Republican Courier Crisp Massachusetts

The Ohio Senatorship Confronts Sherman Succession Fight

Columbus Ohio December 30 The legislative contest looms as the Senate seat opens with ex governor Foraker sending workers into action and Senator Sherman expected to arrive from Washington on the eve of the convening.

Columbus Sherrin United States Senate Foraker Sherman Washington

Death by own action of Hamburg coffee broker Hamepuna Dee

Herr Titzek, a once wealthy Hamburg coffee broker whose fortune was said to exceed a million marks, committed death by his own action. Business losses and ill health are believed to have driven his self destruction.

Hamburg Hamepuna Herr Titzek

Walt Whitman Growing Weaker In Philadelphia

In PaHitApEopHia on December 30 the poet Walt Whitman was reported by his physician to be growing weaker with a pinched bluish look on his lips and face. The only nourishment he took that day was orange juice.

Walt Whitman

Belgium Takes Over Bell Telephone Service

Brussels government announces that starting January 1, 1892, it will assume and conduct all telephone service presently provided by Bell Telephone Company, whose instruments are used in the country.

Belgium Gobbles Bell Telephones Brussels Bell Telephone Company

Hoodoo Name Defeat in Boston School Committee Race

The Worcester Gazette reports the Boston school committee contest ended with Allen defeated after a recount. Original tallies gave Marshall 27,144, Allen 27,031, Humphreys 26,949. recount results shift to Humphreys 27,257, Marshall 27,234, Allen 27,142.

Boston Allen Boston School Committee Marshall Humphreys

Hurricane Passes Spain Northwest As Snow Falls in Aragon

Marrno reports a hurricane swept the northwest of Spain today while Aragon endured heavy snow. Weather centers note strong winds accompanying the hurricane with snowfall concentrated in the Aragon region.

Marrno Spain Aragon

Poisonous prank at Masterton wedding feast leaves two dead

A practical joker added a poisonous substance he mistook for Epsom salts to wedding feast fare in Masterton. Thirty guests were poisoned. two died and several others are critically ill, prompting medical and police inquiries.

Masterton N. Z

Prince George of Wales Leaves Marlborough House

Prince George of Wales recovered from typhoid fever and departed Marlborough House for Sandringham estate today. The movement follows a period of illness indicating improving health and return to royal duties.

Prince George OF Wales London Marlborough House Sandringham Prince of Wales

Archdeacon Norris Dies After Brief Dean Appointment

London reports Archdeacon J Pilkington Norris died aged after being named Dean of Chichester yesterday. He had held the archdeaconry of Bristol since 1881.

London J. Pilkington Norris Chichester Bristol

Public Schools Adopt Swedish Gymnastics System

The Herald reports that grammar school children no longer recess in the forenoon but follow a Swedish Ling gymnastics plan. Teachers support the change, citing ample time for ventilation and luncheon, with outdoor practice in good weather and indoor practice otherwise.

the Herald Schindler Post

Gossip on 1892 Street Railways Committee

The Legislature's Street Railways Committee is seen as less influential this year. Report of the Rapid Transit Commission may go to the Committee on Cities instead, a shift noted by common understanding. Other street railway matters likely follow the same path.

Rapid Transit Commission Committee On Cities

Bank to Move into New John Hancock Rooms on Devonshire Street

In a few days the bank will relocate to enlarged spaces on the first floor of the John Hancock building at 178 Devonshire Street with an entrance from 35 Federal Street. The former customers will find the branch only a short distance away and the bank solicits a share of nearby business.

John Hancock Building Devonshire Street Federal Street

Entertainers Shine at Boston Young Men's Union Event

A agreeable entertainment last evening for members and friends in Union Mall featured Nilsson Quartette Eva L Baker Marie E Weale Ella C Luce Lizzie W Cushing Charles L Capen on piano and Harry James as impersonator.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Union Mall Nilsson Eva L. Baker Marie E. Weale Ella C. Luce Lizzie W. Cushing Charles L. Capen Harry James

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