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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1891
Page
2
Newark reports Clark Thread Mills in Kearney repaired after mob damage. Clarks doubt rioters’ violence persists and see no need for 80 strong officer force. Striking spinners hold an executive session but disclose no aims. believed to be a overture for strikers’ return.
The Harvard Athletic Association votes to permit Harvard to take part in Intercollegiate Athletic Association games in New York in May 1891. The move aims to maintain interest in field and track events at Cambridge, despite limits on football and baseball travel.
Critiques note The Heir of Redclyffe among Miss Yonge's present work and discuss Iwo Penniless Princesses and Name and Fame. Adeline Sergeant and Ewing Lester’s A Successful Man receive favorable attention, while The Strange Friend of Tito Gil and other translations are examined for fidelity and style. The piece surveys Gautier translations, Alarcon stories, and the state of American and British short fiction.
Secretary Kremer of the Blatz Brewing Company acknowledged a pig brewing combine forming with five large Chicago firms. The United States Brewing Company will be the new entity with $12,000,000 capital stock. Chicago will host its headquarters as books open to American subscriptions. Blatz assets will be placed into the syndicate pool valued at $3,760,000.
The London port labor council reports at a secret meeting that it will consider a general strike in response to the Shipping Federation manifesto. The council represents all shipping and dock unions. In Melbourne Victoria a spike in labor trouble over non union shearers threatens the wool harvest with a widespread shearers strike anticipated.
Brussels, Feb 17. The Workmen's Council issued invitations to socialist societies across Europe and the United States to send delegates to the International Congress opening Aug 8 for a week in the city. In response to the Belgian Chamber of Deputies’ refusal to grant universal suffrage, workmen are meeting to organize a general strike and are collecting funds to aid strikers’ families during any disruption.
Admiral Porter is buried with naval honors in Arlington after a large Washington funeral attended by government officials and military leaders. About 3000 in line and 700 inside house, with presidents cabinet and Supreme Court justices present. The procession included Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of the American Revolution members, and a three-volley salute followed by bugle call lights out.
New York Feb 17 Presidents of the Trunk Line and Central Traffic associations spent the day in joint session on dressed beef rates from Chicago to the seaboard. Arbitrators Boyne and Stone had ruled a 20 cent differential per 100 pounds to New England via Montreal. Lake Shore balked, leaving car mileage and per 100 pound rates unsettled. committees to reconvene tomorrow.
Nasua February 17 General Patchen a 12 year old stallion valued at 1200 dollars died suddenly today He was owned by George E Bandry The horse was a favorite in New Hampshire and had stood the last season indicating his good performance and popularity
In Concord New Hampshire fierce Republican infighting deepens as Senator Chandler responds to a Monitor pamphlet titled The Book of Bargains detailing alleged party deals. The piece lists multiple bargains affecting governor nominations legislative actions and statewide appointments. A GOP caucus seeks strategy amid looming gerrymandering battles as Democrats prepare to react.
WashingTon forecasts local rain or snow for eastern New York and New England with colder air and a developing cold wave by Thursday. Northern New England may see occasional rain or snow followed by clearing, while Southern New England clears early. Rainfall totals from the recent storm vary, with Albany at 0.96 inch and New York at 0.41. temperatures range from subzero in Northern Montana to 72 in Jacksonville, with regional barometric patterns noted.
The Hartford Board of Trade in Hartford Conn on February 17 adopted a resolution opposing the Conger lard bill. It voiced support for measures improving food supply quality but called the proposed legislation inexpedient and unjust while backing overall food quality improvement.
At a late hour last night ex Mayor Cobb was slowly sinking though doctors believed he might survive the night.
A Worcester meeting at the Bay State House favored joining the International League afterNew England League representatives left. A Stock company with 3000 capital in 25 shares was planned and a committee was named to solicit subscriptions. In New York, Baseball’s players conflict with the National League centered on Thurman and Cincinnati’s inclusion, with promises about Mack and Stovey cited.
James H. Kylie, a Congregational minister, is elected U.S. Senator by independents and Democrats on the fortieth ballot in Pierre. Kylie, 37, of New York origin, has served as pastor in Aberdeen and Ipswich and was a Brown County State Senator on the Independent ticket. His win follows support tied to the Illinois South Dakota reciprocity debate.
New York report says Captain Francis L Norton his wife Miss Annie Rickerby seven others and a crewman left on November 24 in an air chambered life boat bound for Europe. Ninety days pass with no word and Norton Naval and Shipbuilding Company president at 18 Broadway expresses fear of loss unless rescued by a voyage to Australia.
Victor Herbert of New York has nearly completed a romantic cantata for chorus orchestra soprano and baritone. The work uses Rudolf Baumbach's German poem The Captive as libretto. It follows a knight captured by foes rescued by a chieftain's daughter who demands marriage. he refuses to betray his faith and is led to death. High New York authorities praise the music as Herbert's best yet.
Reports from Salem Aylmer Gloucks ter Marlboro Leominster and Haverhill detail multiple fires and an explosion on February 17. Incidents include a rear Essex street tailoring fire insured for about $200, a Price's block blaze at $24,000 loss with $15,000 insured, a Cunningham residence fire at $500 insured, Weeks barn blaze with several livestock and tools at $3,000 partly insured, Mather shop roof and upper story gutted at about $4,000 insured, and a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine basement explosion igniting asphaltum with minor overall loss.
Washington reports Senator Frye of Maine remains the most talked of choice for president pro tempore of the Senate with Aldrich of Rhode Island less inclined to serve. Frye’s strong parliamentary knowledge could yield firm rulings, and a slim Republican majority may demand a decisive presiding officer.
New Haven February 17 J Luggenheimer a dry goods dealer in the city has assigned his affairs liabilities amount to about 13000 with assets around 7000 He offered to settle with creditors at 3743 cents on the dollar but the proposal was refused indicating ongoing business trouble and potential liquidation actions.
The First National Bank reopened for business this morning in Ayer. The North Middlesex Institution for Savings is expected to reopen by Friday. Directors voted to fill the vacant treasurer position with a person not connected to the National Bank.
Army orders extend Captain Rufus P Brown leave and reassign several junior officers to distinct regiments. Home Market Club endorses immigration restrictions to shield workers and bolster national standards. Fire hits 56 acres of Moyer mines in Connellsville with multiple deaths feared. Woonsocket RI announces consolidation of major wringing machine firms into American Wringer Company with $2.5 million capital, majority Rhode Island owned.
In Springview Illinois on February 17 four ballots were cast for Senator with Taubeneck and Cockrell joining some Republicans for Streetor while Moore backed Stelle. Streetor's tally rose from 69 to 75 across ballots. Palmer led with 101, Streeter 75, others failing to secure a majority of 103 needed for a choice.
A list of steamships arriving in major ports shows vessels arriving in Boston New York Philadelphia Philadelphia Hail Eng Liverpool and other routes from Liverpool Hayti London Bremen and more during mid February.
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