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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1887
Page
1
From Valentine’s Day the firm notes spring business begins with orders from G A R Military Bands Firemen Police and A O H. Six hundred agents will receive full lines of spring and summer samples though stock not yet ready. Extra bargains on winter remnants offered through March 1 at G W Simmons & Co Boston.
Wasuamaton Feb. 18. Cox of New York remains confined to the house after six weeks of illness. He has not worsened in the past two weeks but is very discouraged and it is feared he may not fully recover, even if a temporary improvement occurs.
A Washington journalist analyzes the coming Senate likely to be split evenly and pursues measures to force House agreement on appropriations possibly by an extra session. Other items include Navy expansion plans, postoffice and trade dollar bills, and political maneuvering.
Foreign headlines report distinguished churchmen greeting Cardinal Gibbons in Rome. Other items note Italy's defeat by Abyssinians, riots in Ireland, reports on Emperor William's weakness, arrests of Russian conspirators, France buying barracks supplies, and a cardinal's view of Dr. McGlynn.
A fair warm day with readings. South Boston sees mutual rejection of propositions by men and company. Five arrests follow a vicious assault on a cay near Cambridge. the Cambridge company continues to hire, opposing strikers. First gospel meeting under Cambridge Brotherhood in King’s Chis. Rev Father Hall lectures on Catholicism at St John the Evangelist. Temperance service at Church of the Disciples. Rev Heman Lincoln on The Story of Creation at the YMCA. Rev Dr Bartel preaches on the Sin of David. Massachusetts Horticultural Society seeks permission to build on the Public Garden. Stock market active buoyant. declines in New York reserves, clearings up outside Boston and New York.
Washington rumor centers on EK O Graves chief of the bureau of engraving and printing as potential successor to Treasurer Jordan. Graves has long been mentioned for Treasury vacancies, seen as partisan Republican and a legacy of the Arthur era. Observers say he should stay in place rather than seek higher office.
In Rome on February 13 a distinguished clerical gathering welcomed Cardinal Gibbons with greetings and the kiss of his episcopate ring. The group included Archbishop Melbourne and bishops Keane and Smith, plus other noted clergy and laity. Cardinal Gibbons, in good health, planned to visit the American College and may perform a wedding ceremony on February 20 for Miss Terry and Count Muccioli.
Washington reports three white Republicans Hackworth Schultz and Moore in Brenham Texas claim they were driven from the country after a recent election. They asked Congress to probe alleged bulldozing with sixty witnesses subpoenaed. A local defense witness contends the men left voluntarily to sell their business.
Rome reports Italian forces at Massowari under General Gene endured a night assault by Abyssinians on January 25. Boretti’s surprise party faltered and Decristoforis led a relief column that was massacred after forming a square. Survivors found the corpses in the last fighting order.
Professor James B. Thayer outlines a plan to abolish the Indian Bureau and place control with courts and trustees. The Dawes inspired bill would naturalize Indians, appoint district commissioners, distribute land, and end government trading posts and restricted laws. I H Tibbles and wife Bright Eyes attended and spoke.
DuBuin Feb 13 2000 police in Loughrea refused food and shelter despite Michael Davitt arriving and addressing a barricaded League meeting. In Belfast later that night Orange and Catholic gangs fought on Fall’s road, one man stabbed, police bruised, and clashes continued after a Youghal meeting with Mr. Tanner speaking.
In Missouri near California, L. D. Wright and a visiting Miss Thompson were killed when a portable sawmill’s broken blade fragments struck them. Wright died instantly from chest wounds. Thompson died four hours later.
Two fires occurred in Cambridge yesterday. At 9 40 a fire in Knowlton 5 Chaffee's charcoal sheds on Bridge street East Cambridge caused trifling damage. At 2 15 pm a slight fire in Fred Flanders grocery store on Marvard street Cambridgeport was reported.
Vienna reports on February 18 that Emperor William is in a very weak condition with rumors circulating about his illness.
Twenty five cadets and officers, including a grand general of the academy staff, are under arrest for involvement in a conspiracy against the government. Most detainees come from naval and military schools, with several university students among them.
Paris reports private telegrams saying the French government is buying more timber in Bohemia forest. Three merchants at Rockien Klalau and Eisenstein received orders to deliver to the commander at Nancy by early March.
New York February report details the Brewers' Union withdrawing from District Assembly 49 after criticizing its leadership and a planned strike. Longshoremen and beer drivers also refused to work except for 40 cents per hour day rate and 60 cents overtime. A shipowner agreed to hire 125 workers at those rates pending a broader price settlement.
Special dispatches report Lyons Michigan facing rising floodwater threatening to alter the river channel and shutter the town. Carvel Mills could be destroyed as St Joseph River runs at record highs washing away fish houses with widespread damage. A separate note from Rocnstra New York says the river there is falling and danger lessens while Charlotte expects ice to clear without endangering winter ships.
Pop Whittaker formerly of the circus dies Saturday in Greenville Ohio. Hartford and Miss Fairbanks are jailed in Braintree on $1500 bonds each for trial over illicit distillery allegations. A Tyne Valley political meeting ended with the hall roof collapse on about 800 attendees, causing injuries but no fatalities in the newly built structure.
The Farmers' Review notes winter wheat varies by state with Illinois Indiana and Ohio showing green tender crops but exposed fields raising freezing risk. Kansas counties largely report poor prospects while Michigan Wisconsin show favorable outlook. Some Illinois fields are ice covered and many Kansas areas are bare or just alive.
The South Boston Railroad Company and striking workers remain far apart after talks at City Point. Police protect nine running cars as crowds gather along Broadway amid rioting. Five locals from South Boston were arrested for throwing missiles and disturbing the peace during the day’s disturbances.
Springfield reports large funeral for Colonel D. P. Crocker at Christ Church with Governor Ames and staff present. An extra Holyoke train ferried mourners. services led by Rector John C. Brooks and a boy choir sang Load Kindly Light. Bears listed include six Crocker cousins.
The Weather Bureau reports warmer fair weather for New England and eastern New York beginning 7 a.m. Monday February 14 with winds shifting to the south.
Yesterday’s weather record compiles observations from multiple stations taken simultaneously at 10 p.m. across the region. The report lists readings for temperature, humidity, wind, and atmospheric conditions from each site.
The schooner Lifeboat CG B was driven ashore on Dead Man's Island near Canso yesterday due to ice. No damage occurred and it will probably be floated tomorrow after discharging part of its cargo. Other cargo movements include La Cham pague Havre and steamers Wyoming Aurania and City of Chicago sailing to various ports.
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