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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1891

Page

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Decline of nomination to the Reichstag and other notices

A mixed page summary notes Bismarck declining nomination to the Reichstag, a manifesto from Karageorgevich’s faction urging popular action, the Norwegian cabinet resigning after Storthing censure, and calls for aid for Nova Scotia mine disaster victims. Other items include cultural events, sermons, receptions, funerals, and factory dedication notices with multiple pages referenced.

Bismarck Reichstag Karageorgevie Storthing Nova Scotia

Parnell’s New Campaign and Dublin to Roscommon Journey

Mr Parnell toured via Roscommon with speeches denouncing Gladstone era policies and urging armed observation on Irish police and land matters. A notable incident occurred when a bystander was saved from a passing train by Parnell and Redmond. crowds greeted him in Roscommon and Strokestown, with addresss from the National League Gaelic Society and boards of guardians.

Parnell Messrs Redmond Roscommon Board of Guardians Town Commissioners The National League Gaelic Society McCarthy Ireland League Ennis Hayden Healy Cummins Ottage Trelann Mgr. Parnell Gladstone Mr. Parnell Leas O’kelly Strokestown Zetland-Balfour Fund Walsh Belmullet Relief Committee Bellmoullet County Mayo Longford

Prisoners in infirmary after long imprisonment

The two men have shown a steady decline since confinement and are now in the infirmary at the prison. Mr. Dillon is described as greatly broken in health, while Mr. O'Brien also suffers considerably though he is fourteen pounds heavier than his last Galway jail stay.

Dillon O’brien Galway

Empress Frederick Faces Troubled Press Attention in Paris

Paris report details Empress Frederick avoiding reporters by using back exits and private carriage relays. She and Princess Margaret travel separately to shake pursuers while German officials note reporters’ persistence. Despite media chase, the visit sparks warmer sentiment toward Germany among locals.

Paris Frederick Germany Baron de Tucher Whitelaw Reid United States Reid Lord Lytton Lytton Seine M. Poubelle Count von Munster Princess Margaret

Sadler Submits Statement at Coron er's Inquest

Lonvoy February 23 A statement by Sadler the man charged with murdering Carrotty Nell in Whitechapel ten days ago was read at the coroner s inquest today He recounts his movements from leaving the woman in a lodging house to arrest claiming drunken confusion and intending to seek hospital care He denies selling a knife after the murder and a seaman testifies Sadler bought a big blade clasp knife at the Sailors Home the day of the crime

Lonvoy Sadler Carrotty Nell Whitechapel

South American troubles report questioned by Brazilian minister

London dispatch reports Viscount d Armas denying the alarming Brazilian reports and doubting renewed political troubles. Buenos Aires notes the state of siege suspended during municipal elections and to be restored after voting finishes.

London Viscount d’Armos Brazil Viscount d’Armas Buenos Ayres

Manifesto calls for revolution against the Obrenovitch throne

A manifesto issued by Kara georgevic's party urges Belgrade residents to rise and overturn the Obrenovitch dynasty and confront Prince Karageorgevic on the throne. Troops remain confined to barracks awaiting an emergency.

Karageorgevic Obrenovitch Belgrade

Japanese-Sudan Question Stirs Commons Over Tokar

In London Feb. 28 the House of Commons debated the Egyptian army operations around Tokar. Sir James Fergusson said Tokar’s occupation was necessary to prevent Suakim from harassment and disruption of trade. No further advance into the interior would be made.

London House of Commons Morley Tokar James Fergusson Foreign Office

Italic Pope summons Cardinal Gibbons for US church issues

Rome Feb 23 The Italic reports the Pope has summoned Cardinal Gibbons to the Vatican for a conference on church questions in the United States Beverank Feb 23 A cabinet formed with M Paschics as president Djordjevi as foreign minister and Colonel Miletics as war minister London Feb 23 Mr Sinclair asked in the House of Commons if ten shilling notes would be silver payable Goschen replies notes payable in silver and legal tender only for such accounts as for silver coinage Lisson Feb 23 An official decree suppresses all Republican clubs in Portugal Berwin Feb 23 Subscriptions to the new German loan reach ten times its amount Bompay Feb 23 About 4000 Hindoo castes meet to press a law permitting authorities to protect child wives

Rome Cardinal Gibbons Vatican United States Beverank M. Paschics Mr. Djordjevi Miletics London Sinclair House of Commons Goschen Lisson Kingdom of Portugal Berwin Bompay

Washington Birthday Observances Across Cities

Washington's birthday sparked widespread celebrations with parades, statue unveilings, and civic events. The 169th anniversary featured half mast to full colors, street processions in Pittsburg and Washington, and varied observances at Smith College and Connecticut and New Haven revolutionary societies.

Connecticut Librarians Form State Association in New Haven

About fifty librarians from across Connecticut met in New Haven at the new library building and organized a state association. Officers elected include President Addison VanName, vice presidents Walter Leonard Frank B Gay Willis K Stetson and Charles D Hine, secretary Caroline M Hewins, assistant secretary Martha Toad Hill, and treasurer William J Hills. A constitution was adopted, and the group will meet next in Hartford on May 30 to hear papers on library matters. by-laws will be reported then. Meetings are planned for February May and October each year.

New York George Washington Republic Washington Brooklyn Court House Daughters of the Revolution Sherry’s Flora Adams Darling Wilson L. Gill Sons of the American Revolution Felix G. de Fontaine de Fontaine Lulu Prior Roger A. Pryor J. Heron Crosman Daughters and Sons of Revolution Florence Labonisse Adams Richard H. Benson Edwin Q. Bell Benson Edwin M. Stevens Augustus Sala Charles Sargent Lielen Sanborn Sargent Vanderpool Fielding Lewis Williams Ellen May Williams Irwin-Martin Hamilton Livingston Stockton Hall Rush Greene Marion Sumpter Bland Adams Joy Everett Way Zarrian Duncan Sergent Prescott Marston Bayard Holden Morton Allen Calhoun Wise Maclay Morris Colton Smith van Coortjanat Gardiner van Wyck Antwerp DePeyster National Committee Connecticut Sons of the Revolution New Haven Conn Connecticut Society Sons of the Revolution Warner Hall The National Society Yale University Republican League League Edward J. Phelps United States England Jonathan Trumbull General Sherman Henry B. Harrison Thomas ¥., Bayard Connecticut Farmers of Henry C. Robinson Hartford Dryden Phelps; "the Legacy of the Revolution,” By the Rev. Dr. W. L. Phillips W. J. Knapp DeLoss Love America John Addison Porter Hartford Post Lynde Harrison Harrison Addison VanName Yale University Library Walter Leonard New London Frank B. Gay Willis K. Stetson Charles D. Hine New Britain Louise M. Carrington West Winsted Caroline M. Hewins Martha Toad Hill Stonington William J. Hills Bridgeport

Killed by a Rowdy in Burlington NJ Woman Dies

Mrs. Sarah Charles owner of a small candy shop on Earl Street was killed by John Boyce in Burlington New Jersey. Boyce, drunk, demanded candy, assaulted her, dragged her to the street, and beat her unconscious. He was arrested and jailed awaiting the coroner. He has a violent history in Burlington.

Channing Club Young’s Hotel John Brown Massachusetts Total Abstineries Society Baptist Social Union Congregational Club Curtis Tremont House Francis Y. Peabody Lowell Institute Burmeron N. J Sarah Charles Earl Street John Boyce Boyce Charles Burlington California

Washington's Birthday Banquet For Rhode Island Democrats

In Providence at Music Hall the Young Men's Democratic Club held a Washington's Birthday banquet with 275 attendees. Guests included Congressman Benton McMillan and Luther R. McKinney, Congressman-elect from New Hampshire, plus Governor Davis, Lt Governor Wardwell, Brown University president E B Andrews, and other state and regional leaders. Speaker lineup featured Governor Davis General John W Corcoran, Major D Pond, John E Fitzgerald, Congressman McMillin, General Olney Arnold and Mr McKinney.

Provence Young Men’s Democratic Club Washington Music Hall Benton McMillan Luther R. McKinney New Hampshire E. B. Andrews Brown University Davis Lapham Page Franklin P. Owen John W. Corcoran Massachusetts Wardwell D. B. Pond Woonsocket John E. Fitzgerald Boston Congressman McMillin Olney Arnold Mr. McKinney

East Newmarket Capsizes. Mate Dies of Exposure

The schooner East Newmarket of Norfolk capsized near Page's Rock in the York River around 10 last night. The captain, mate, another white man, and a Negro clung to the rigging through the night as the vessel drifted to Sandy Point. The mate died from exposure. survivors and the mate's body were brought to West Point by the steamer Danville.

Cray Bank West Point Newmarket

No War But Higher Prices In Woonsocket

Providence R I Feb 23 A Woonsocket rubber firm denies a price-cutting rubber war and says it will raise Woonsocket goods on March 15. It asserts crude rubber costs from a South American syndicate justify higher prices, regardless of competitors' moves.

Providence R. L Woonsocket Rubber Company Woonsocket

The Mysterious Death of Brown Professor Bancroft

Providence reports the body of Timothy Whiting Bancroft, Brown University professor of rhetoric and English literature, found in Dyer's Pond Cranst on. The discovery by John and Leander Ouimette confirms identity. President Andrews of Brown quickly recognizes the features. Police theorize a crisis-induced disappearance led to an accidental death and drowning.

Columbus Osage Women In Council Washington Frances E. Willard Congress Senate House Pennsylvania Railway Providence R. I Cleveland Carlton Club Haverhill Lockless Jerry Kansas Conaregeman Candler Young Men’s Democratic Club Portland Dyer’s Pond Cranston Bancroft Brown University R. 1 Baylies R. Chace Professor Bancroft Arlington Olneyville Chace John Ouimette Leander Ouimette John Leander Bigbee Ouimettes L. W. Bancroft John H. Walsh High Street Andrews Timothy Whiting Bancroft Massachusetts Waltham Brown Carrie Allen Eb. F. Allen Boston

Worcester Industrial Exhibition Opens With Electric Displays

The Worcester rink opened the Industrial and Mechanical Exhibition with H. H. Bigelow delivering the address and W. W. Rice presiding. Speakers included Clark Jillson A S Rose W H Bartlett Eben F Thompson and F A Harrington. Letters from Hoar Bates and J H Walker were read. The mayor activated electric motors powering the exhibits at 9 20. Electric car boat on wheels and other electric applications were shown. The rink was lit by incandescent and arc lamps. A large display of merchandise and industrial products was showcased. The exhibition runs until April 1.

Worcester H. H. Bigelow W. W. Rice Clark Jillson A. S. Rose W. H. Bartlett Eben F. Thompson F. A. Harrington George F. Hoar Theodore C. Bates J. H. Walker

Rhode Island Yacht Club elects new officers

Provence R L Feb 23 The Rhode Island Yacht Club tonight elected James Lawless commodore F P Sands vice commodore G G Bloomer rear commodore George H Slade president F F P Eddy secretary E J Herrick treasurer Seventy five yachts are connected with the club Massachusetts clubs will be represented at its banquet next week.

Rhode Island Yacht Club Provence R. L James Lawless F. P. Sands G. G. Bloomer George H. Slade F. F P. Eddy E.J. Herrick Massachusetts

Meteor blaze lights northern sky over Hartworp

A bright meteor was seen in the northern sky at 4:08 a.m. over Hartworp, Connecticut. It spanned about ninety degrees and burst in an enormous blaze of light, likely the most brilliant seen there in many years.

Hartworp Conn

Fire Sweeps Multiple Kansas City Buildings in Mo Era

Fire at 708 Main Street in Kansas City, occupied by Wells Fargo Express, spread rapidly aided by a south wind. It reached 706 700 702 704 and 710, damaging various firms including Liebstader Wholesale Millinery and Oppenheimer jewelers. Losses total around 69 000 to 90 000 for several firms with building loss at 50 000. Fire saved substantial stock. insurance largely covering most losses.

Kansas City Main Street Wells Fargo Express Company Midland Shoe & Clothing Company Holland Bros Liebstader Wholesale Millinery Company L. Oppenheimer & Co., Jewelers Sloss Millinery Company B. Liebstader & Co A. M. Stross & Co A. Holland & Son Wolf Bros H. Oppenheimer & Co L. Fritz Crosby, Rose & Walker Journal G. P. Bissell Hartford, Conn Fritz M. J. Bray Dousaveunr Iowa East Elkfort Clayton County Schrupf Puberty Hanover N. H T. H. Chubb Post Mills United States Chubb Altna, Royal Northern Insurance Company of North America Vermont Mutual Penn National of Worcester People’s of Manchester Union Mutual Springfield Fire and Marine Liverpool London & Globe Natier James Brennan Morse Street Providence R.L Henry A. Hidden Clark Jewelry Company Bropeford Charles Chapel Kennebunk

The Wreck of the Elizabeth Circumstantial Account

The clipper Elizabeth wreck near North Head costs nineteen lives, with Captain Colcord dying after refusing to abandon ship. Charles Barclay, first mate, and four others reach shore after fighting heavy seas. thirteen crew launched a lifeboat but were driven away. Survivors include Mrs Colcord and two children, Barclay, Taken, and six seamen. Vessel valued at 75 000 dollars with cargo 125 000 dollars. Captain Henry of the life saving service died.

San Francisco Elizabeth North Head Henry Local Life Saving Service Colcord Charles Barclay Reliance Barclay James Taken The Kendleton & Co New York

Princeton's New Enterprise Seeks NYC Law School

A New York report says Princeton plans to establish a law school in New York City, rivaling Columbia and NYU. It notes Professor Theodore W. Dwight may leave Columbia and head Princeton’s new law school, linking Patton and the University of New Jersey efforts in law and medicine.

Princeton NEW Enterprise New York City New York Keb Columbia University of the Theodore W. Dwight Columbia Law School New Law School

Insure Unto Others AS on WOULD that others would insure unto YOU

NA'k' LL LIFE INS. CO. J. T. PHELPS, State Agt., 159 Dev., Boston.

Na‘k’ LL Life Ins J. T. Phelps State Agt Dev Boston

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