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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1893
Page
2
In Loxpon on January 31 officials at the Admiralty denied reports that British warships were involved in recent actions in the Isles. No further details were provided and the matter was noted as unverified by press time.
A House debate centers on American options for Hawaii. Dolph urges a bold policy while Sanford proposes declaring annexation the immediate goal to preserve commerce and uphold the flag. The discussion weighs whether a native government can stay independent or if a foreign rule is needed.
Frank Morton depicts Hawaii in his new novel Self Accused describing travelers awakening to a sunrise over blue seas. The voyage shows Koko Head rising as the steamer nears the Hawaiian Islands and the jagged volcanic coastline unfolds beneath a dramatic sky.
The corvette Garnet with fourteen guns left Acapulco on January 7 bound for Honolulu. She was to sail to Esquimault next, but orders were countermanded and the commander instructed to remain at Honolulu until the troubles are settled.
Washington January 81. A Chandler resolution seeks President to begin negotiations with Hawaii. Honolulu appears as a tropical panorama with Diamond Head and Koolau mountains. Provisional government officials prepare for arrival as Congress considers action amid American interest in the islands.
Amy Ronsart reviews Mrs Annie Besant after a Tremont Temple lecture, noting her resonant voice and weary grace as she discusses Theosophy. Besant outlines reincarnation as a personal experience guiding her beliefs, argues for universal brotherhood and social reform, and plans further tours before returning to England.
Paine’s Furniture Company employees and the Relef Association held a dinner at the Meionnon with 240 covers. The program featured music, a welcome address by G F D Paine, a lecture and stereopticon views of Paine’s world trip, plus an original poem by H L Sturtevant. A humorous Thibet joke preceded a surprise slide of recently married employees.
A lengthy list details January to March entries of injuries and deaths from electric car and trolley accidents in Roxbury, South Boston, and Boston. Notable items include Jan 26 Timothy Keough killed, Feb 11 horse electrocuted, and numerous falls from cars, with victims ranging from 5-year-olds to adults, and multiple locations cited such as Washington street, Tremont street, and Union Park.
Probation Officer Edward H. Savage died at his home in Boston at 10:30 p m He was born in 1812 in Alstead New York and came to Boston in 1843 He served in the police force rising to deputy chief and later chef before retirement to probation work He held the post of chief probation officer for the Central Municipal Court from 1891 until his death at age 79
Lonpox Jan 31 Parliament reconvened as the Queen opened the session outlining plans to study Uganda by a commissioner, bolster Egypt troop levels, advance Irish governance reform, and push bills on registration, parliamentary term limits, equal single votes, labor measures, local government expansion, and liquor control. Gladstone defends Home Rule timing and Uganda inquiry while Balfour criticizes policy and evicted tenants commission.
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