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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
8
Surgeon General's authority cited on sleep as major mental derangement risk. Letter recounts S C Dimick of Bowling Green Ohio describing years of nervous exhaustion, misdiagnoses, and a dramatic recovery after using Paine's celery compound, claiming restored strength and endurance.
In Brockton on February 14 special to the Post reports the Moore family of 16 Hazel Street welcomed a four and a half pound premature girl. Doctors Chisholm and Paine used a custom incubator to stabilize and nurture the infant as neighbors tour the device. The child thrives and remains in the incubator for further care.
Secretary of State Foster telegraphed to Minister Stevens in Honolulu approving his affirmative response to Hawaii provisional government’s request for a protectorate while negotiations for annexation proceed. Instructions for future action accompany the message and will reach Honolulu tomorrow aboard the steamer Australia.
The Oates cotton tax bill wins a favorable judiciary committee report. It would refund wartime cotton taxes if the Supreme Court declares the law unconstitutional, with the Court of Claims handling cotton tax suits within a year after the ruling. A minority report is expected and the cost may block passage this session.
The article explains that Boston Common has no deed of conveyance to any entity, likely remaining the people's property since its establishment circa 1640 for grazing and play. It highlights founder A. M. Blackstone as original possessor and notes evolving laws, stressing that only the people can decide its fate when faced with monopolistic pressures.
Judge Sherman in Superior Court denied Rev W W Downs a new trial against Joseph Story and Sidney A Wilbur after a year of proceedings. The earlier verdict for Story and Wilbur stood, despite claims of newly discovered evidence from witness Mary F L Johnson. The ruling ends the controversy against Story and Wilbur though remaining issues involve Miss Nepton Dr Noyes and Mrs Campbell.
Boston's coal and wood merchants unite to control retail trade in the South End. They aim to raise basket prices from 25 to 30 cents, risking a clash with a feared coal monopoly. Alexander McDonald defies the combine by keeping prices at 25 cents and reporting rising trade as he confronts organized dealer pressure.
The Boston POST daily near leadership in morning circulation narrows the gap with the rival. The margin tightens daily and is expected to flip in a few weeks, with growing reach in the surrounding country.
At Port Royal South Carolina on February 14 three shells were fired from the Vesuvius guns each with gun cotton payloads of thirty pounds except one with a powder primer. No explosions occurred though the fuse appeared to ignite the primer. The two gun cotton shells landed near the target while the third fell short by about 700 yards. The shots were fired from the 2000 yard buoy and tracked true laterally.
In Lynn on February 14 General Weaver headlined a People's party events day. He toured Thomson-Houston Electric Works with Professor Thomson, then spoke at City Hall and at the Lynn Theatre where George H. Cary introduced him. A later reception followed at G A R Hall Post 5.
In Lyon on February 14 several attempts to burn buildings on the Wyoma military range were made. Intruders forced open large doors, and a hole in the floor marks the fire’s origin. Military authorities promise strict action once evidence identifies the parties involved.
In the Lowell News a note suggests Mr Davidhalrice may take a modest pause as fellow councillors grant him a moment of quiet, placed in the very spot where the chicken once met its fate.
Dover reports the inquest opened at 10:30 am detailing the building, construction, and fire response at the county asylum. Witnesses including inmates and staff described doors, smoke, and attempts to rescue residents as the jury plans to return to Rochester for verdict next Thursday.
Stratford county delegation in Concoron New Hampshire discusses a joint inquiry into the Dover insane asylum fire. Seventeen Representatives and two Senators attend as debate centers on whether to probe causes and county management with the State Board of Health. session adjourns to 1 30 p m tomorrow.
The Senate discussed the sundry civil appropriation bill with World’s Fair and river harbor items unresolved. Sherman led the Nicaraguan canal bill debate seeking to clarify ambiguities and controversial stock ownership, while naval plans report credited Secretary Tracy with Civil Service reforms and noted armor plate delays. The House adjourned after a long session with pension debate extended to tomorrow.
The Bostonian Society met at Old State House to elect officers and hear Ernst’s paper The Boston Postoffice Before the Revolution. He cited Richard Fairbanks as America’s first postmaster in 1638 and described the penny post idea with a Boston population under a thousand.
The Common Council heard Representative Robbins of Boston seek a reform to three councilmen per ward with terms of three two and one years, rotating annually. The measure won support from Rosnosky and allies including Barry, Hayes, Hart, and Smith, while Dr. Henry L. Bowker opposed, urging a council of men not boys and warning divine peril if enacted.
James N. Veasey of Cincinnati, a witness before the whisky trust investigating committee, filed a $50,000 libel suit against Prest. Greenhut of the Cattle Feeding & Distillery Co. The notice was served in the committee room after today’s hearings.
Memorial Site Safe reports Adams won 330 to 200 over Hannum and led fights over waterworks and site location. Voters authorized a five member committee to assess contracts, bond land for a central fire station, and report on electric fire alarm plans, with town appropriations for 1893 totaling 28 692 29.
Captain Evensen of the Norwegian bark Knundsvig reports meeting the Bermuda bound steamship Siren on Feb 6 at latitude 30 30 and longitude 75. The Siren, a twenty ton schooner with its propeller lashed on deck, was manned by four and exhausted after 129 days at sea. Both vessels faced heavy seas and impure water sickness, leaving the Siren unable to steer and hull barnacled, with the Knundsvig captain stepping in to give relief and advising a course for Charleston rather than Bermuda.
A fierce blizzard swept the northwest of Minnesota last night, crippled Crookston rail service with heavy snow drifts and all trains tied up. Crookston saw a temperature plunge from 40 above to 20 below, a 60 degree drop, while Moorhead reported 5 below as trains remained delayed and snow piles grew.
Clifford H. Plummer, president of the National Colored Democratic League, announces headquarters at 340 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC and appoints the National Colored Political Union to act as reception committee. He urges states to send representatives and notes planned March 3 4 1898 meetings to organize permanent colored Democratic clubs and educate on public issues toward securing equal political rights nationwide.
The legislative committee approved the bill to repeal the limitation clause by a formal vote of 7 to 4. The current law caps licenses at one per 2000 residents outside Boston and one per 500 inside Boston. License price remains unchanged despite the proposed change.
Mr E E Leach longtime manager of the Metropolitan Rubber Company opens a new rubber goods store at 47 Boylston Street. The shop offers a complete line of rubber products with Leach's assurance of attentive service and competitive prices on all rubber articles.
The Central railroad of Georgia operates the Nancy Hanks, the South’s fastest train. It boasts one of the oldest roadbeds in the United States with no bridges or trestles between Atlanta and Macon. Equipment and rolling stock are described as perfect.
The Manchester Union compares current Boston strategy to the old tea party era, suggesting disposal of the city’s "david hali rice" and noting ample harbor space. The piece frames the issue as a historical echo with favorable harbor prospects.
At Norton's Summit Bristow Tennessee a Southern Atlantic & Ohio freight train derailed on a curve and rolled down the mountain side for a hundred feet killing engineer William Allen and seriously injuring fireman Pettijohn and section foreman Parker. Nearby a Norfolk & Western freight train slid down a steep grade at Seven Mile Fords injuring engineer John Smith and two crewmates.
The track for the National Amateur Skating Association races was prepared this afternoon and is ready. Races will start at 7 o clock tomorrow morning at the Bank rink in New Jersey.
The schooner Miranda under Captain Hooker sails from New London with fourteen local crew to begin a voyage to the home port of new owner Mr. Coleman of San Francisco. If departure occurs by March 1 the ship heads toward a Horn circumnavigation, preferring that route to the Suez Canal. Crew receive regular wages, rail fare home from San Francisco, and a month's extra pay. If forced to take the Suez route, the vessel will proceed to Alexandria without further stops until Singapore.
Nelson Thompson of Knox county died in Friendship last night from a paralytic stroke. A prominent Democrat, he served in the State Senate in 1878 and 1879 and held various town offices. Thompson built wealth in fishing and general trade and was regarded as a leading authority on fishing matters in Maine. He was 62 years old.
Washington February 14 A House Judiciary committee proposal would deem railroad corporations organized under U S laws as citizens of the states where their lines or branches extend for purposes of court jurisdiction, if the bill is enacted into law.
William Lindsay won the U S Senate seat to succeed J G Carlisle in Frankfort Kentucky this morning February 14 as Carlisle retiree left the chamber.
The sixty fifth annual exhibition of past Chauncy Hall School members will be held in the schoolhouse tomorrow at 3 p m. The lower rooms will be open during the exercises and tea will be served from 5 30 to 7 o'clock.
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