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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1891
Page
1
A compact report notes Vv Con Eureka Con clashing with the Yellow Jacket in a contest that concluded with a 2 40 scoreline. The brief records the teams involved and the final result, emphasizing the close finish.
In Loxpon on February 4 the Times reports Parnell will not speak in Ireland or America for now. He met Dillon and O'Brien, with Healyites and Gladstonians disputing terms, signaling a possible stall in Irish Home Rule negotiations.
In Parliament Mr Marjoribanks called for a commission to probe the new magazine rifle and its adoption. Mr Hanbury denounced the process, noting patent concentration and urging war office reform. The amendment to limit inquiry passed 108 to 74 as critics attacked military administration. Baron Worms said Britain considers preferential fiscal ties with colonies.
Paris February 3 A cable from the Chilean Legation says insurgent fleets have not occupied Chile. The message declares the country quiet, the army loyal, and the coast efficiently defended. Berlin February 3 In the Reichstag today.
Baron Marschall Von Bieberstein announces that Great Britain has undertaken to represent German interests in Chile. This statement frames Britain as a guarantor for Germany’s diplomatic and consular affairs in Chile amid ongoing international coverage.
The Times Berlin correspondent notes that Emin Pasha’s supposed rule breaking resulted from mail and despatch losses. Major Wissmann faced censure, a report on Emin Pasha’s expedition cites critical moments including the Idabura battle with 173 hostiles killed or wounded, and pressure rises as Wissmann resigns as East Africa commissioner.
In Paris an ex Chief Justice Cazot says he would have ruled as Chief Justice Fuller did in the Sayward schooner case. He cannot imagine a different verdict. London reports The Standard views the Sayward ruling as a pledge to settle the dispute on its merits and legality.
In Mavrin Feb 3 report on Sunday elections Republicans won five major towns by large margins while Madrid Barcelona Saragossa Seville and Cadiz elected Conservatives. Conservatives are mainly protectionist. The total protectionist vote in the House is about 69 while free trade is barely 70.
King Humbert summons Signor Zanardelli and Signor Crispi to form a cabinet after the Marquisi Rudini failed. The Esence Traliano also announces it has abandoned the task.
From Paris reports the burial of Meissonier occurred at Poissy in La Madeleine with world art and letters leaders present. A Belgian was arrested for supplying German officials with frontier plans. Michael Eyraud was guillotined for murder of Notary Gouffe. A Dounay to Paris train derailed, one killed, 20 injured. In Manchester the Gazette notes Waldersee’s relief and Ninth Army Corps command. Ship Canal Company seeks £1.7 million to advance Canal project.
In Washington a Senate debate centered on coast fortifications and a proposed 1 million dollar appropriation for steel for coastal guns. Amendments lowered the sum. supporters urged prudent, staged spending while warning against a potential land invasion, with discussions of New York, Boston, and other key ports and Canadas role in a hypothetical conflict.
Washington February 8. Cabinet discussions end speculation on Secretary Proctor replacing Windom at the Treasury. President will likely choose a Treasury secretary within weeks but will not transfer any current cabinet officer, preserving the War Secretary’s role and the current arrangement through term end. Perry Heath notes via Indianapolis Journal despatches.
ZYRO WEATHER reports extreme cold across the Northwest with St Paul showing 16 to 20 below zero and 7 below by 10 a.m. Thermometers elsewhere also register subzero. St Louis records a cold wave, with morning readings around 0 or below and continuing steady decline.
In a congressional session debate members argued for steel only mortars and modified oil tempered steel funding from 1 million to 800 thousand dollars. An amendment allowed breech loading twelve inch mortars cast iron hooped with steel, with half to be built on the Pacific coast. A separate proposal sought steel mortars labeled rifled twelve inch caliber. The Military Academy appropriation bill was reported and the Senate adjourned after executive session.
Washington February 3 The House disposed of private business then concurred Senate amendments to a Texas harbor bill. In Committee on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, Dunnell criticized the rule barring general legislation on appropriations while McKenna defended Mizner and Barrundia, calling him a vulgar revolutionary. The debate continued with Blanchard and McCreary before adjournment without final disposition.
Sonacusk February 3. North Shore Limited on the New York Central wrecked at East Rochester at 6 10 AM in collision with a wildcat engine. Engineer Robert Brown of Greece was killed and fireman M Feeney of Dewitt fatally injured. Three passenger coaches derailed. Munpville February 3. Severe snowstorm. two freight trains collided two miles west of Corry on the New York Pennsylvania Ohio railroad. Engineer Lew Osgood of this city and his fireman were killed. Cleveland February 3. Shagrin Falls accommodation wrecked south of Cleveland. engineer Oscar Greenwald and fireman Edward Hilligan killed. passengers shaken but scarce injuries.
A fire at Hecla Bronze and Iron Works in Williamsburg began around 11 30 last night and consumed the pattern and making department. The large building burned to ash, with flames visible across New York and Brooklyn. by 1 o clock residents reported the blaze under control and property losses estimated at 300000 dollars, with insurance claimed.
The Lynn morocco trade lockout nears its 25th week with no end in sight. Knights of Labor nationwide boycott Lynn shoes, citing morocco leather as the cause. A letter from the D A 49 secretary in New York urges a boycott of Lynn shoes and reports widespread support from unions in Philadelphia and beyond.
Faro River February 2 report says agent Borden offered a 5 cent cut advance only if a new goods class is woven for less pay than pre mill wages. Weavers met and refused. A few Knowles style workers returned briefly but quit upon learning a strike persists. 166 looms idle.
Woburn Massachusetts February 3 A strike by workers at L B Russell shoe stock manufacturer began Monday as piece rates were reduced amid dull business About twenty girls left their jobs while fifteen recalled last Friday returned to work under the new lower wages Ten Thousand Men Strike in London London February 3 shoemakers in the city walked off the job demanding higher pay
Naval orders list several ensigns named for temporary duty aboard the Newark and Concord with dates Feb 10. Lieutenant A W Grant is detached from ship lighting duty and assigned to the Copcord on Feb 10. First Lieutenant W P Biddle of the marine corps is detached from the Swatara and ordered to report to the colonel commandant for orders.
The Lynn Yacht Club approved a private costume party for March 13 with strong society attendance expected. A grand open regatta is set for Labor Day weekend and club races for the Expert cup on the Merrimac River run from June 13 to September 12 across five dates.
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