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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1891
Page
1
Ashland Pa Feb 24 A disastrous wreck on the Reading road near Gordon Station tonight demolishes five oil tanks four freight cars and four powerful engines. Loss to the company is estimated at 150000.
Dispatches recount the Tokar fight as Osman Digna and Naib flank the Egyptian line through brush and outlying houses. Egyptian reserves and a strong forward push repelled the dervish assault, leaving a pivot to the rising ground as the McCarthyite campaign in America and Australia proceeds.
London reports from St Petersburg detail a February 18 fire at Anitkhoff Palace in the Empresses apartments. Initial alarms suggested Nihilist arson tied to a plot against the Czar, but investigators found the blaze started by an electric wire. The Empress, riding nearby, returned to smoke and troops, fainting from the shock as the fire caused extensive damage to rooms and art.
In Havana on February 24 the Chamber of Commerce and allied bodies including the Planters' Association and the Cigar Manufacturers Union met in a general assembly. They discussed Spain tax reform and pursuing a reciprocity treaty with the United States. The delegate reported progress, the chamber approved his work, and honorary membership was granted along with a plan to form a propagandist committee representing all associations.
London February 24 The Stock Exchange fears regarding South American securities are dispelled by news that the implicated house has a fair prospect to tide over trouble and that a railway contractor firm has secured French financial aid to continue contracts. Martins bankers Barings and other large houses publish accounts under limited liability law, boosting strength though prices do not fully recover from Monday’s lows.
Paris newspapers publish interviews where French artists express strong protest against sending works to the Berlin exhibition. They call the exhibit a desertion that aids Emperor William's bid to crown Berlin as Europe's art center and eclipse Paris, which still claims the title.
Portsmouth England February 24 Admiral of the Fleet Sir G T Phipps Hornby G C B was thrown from a trap while out driving near Havant today. He is insensible and suffers from concussion of the brain. As principal naval aide de camp to Queen Victoria his absence affects royal launch ceremonies for the Duke of Connaught and the Royal Sovereign.
In the House of Commons questions on the health of MPs Dillon and O'Brien jailed in Galway, Chief Secretary for Ireland Mr. Balfour said a medical report shows their condition is becoming satisfactory. The report notes inmates are in an infirmary connected with the jail as the situation improves.
A despatch from Massowsk reports Captain Pirelli's force of Italian allies surprised and routed 600 Sondanese natives near Buri in two battles, killing 200 including leading chiefs. The fogbound Thames paused river traffic and Deal port faced ship delays. Buenos Ayres reports elections favoring the government with several seats gained and opposition papers suppressed. Vatican circles deny a Pope conference with Cardinal Gibbons in Rome. Two U.S. bishops are expected in Rome at Easter.
A fire discovered at 11 30 today in the fifth story of Burlington Cotton Mill Company’s spinning mill on the Burlington side of the river at Winooski rapidly consumed the building within half an hour. Foreman John Taylor suffered severe burns, Nelson Young and Joseph Portain were hurt, and 175 mill hands lost jobs as the mill and yarn supply were destroyed. Debris and sparks endangered nearby sheds and homes, with Winooski losses estimated at 30000. Burlington aid helped prevent further spread. Other fires reported include Montreal Bonsecours Market damaged, Marblehead American House fire, Brockton dwelling blaze, and Medina business district burned, with various losses and injuries.
Concorp New Hampshire February 24 1891 Dr Gallinger defends himself against William E Chandler backed charges in The Book of Bargains accusing him of being elected to the U S Senate by a railroad jobbers pact. He recounts past slander and pledges to refute falsehoods while denying any such bargains and urging fair judgment.
Washington Feb 24 The House Judiciary Committee backed a report on a resolution allowing inquiry into whether state constitutions or laws deny suffrage to citizens. The plan would use the 14th Amendment to potentially reduce state representation. Rep Caswell of Wisconsin leads. Massachusetts and South Carolina cited as constitutional violators. Democrats oppose adoption and plan two minority reports.
P H Rogers Post 29 G A R was presented with two bound volumes valued at 200 by R E Robbins Francis Buttrick H L Hovey and Mrs W E Wright for each member to inscribe his personal war record. New home sewing machines 160 Cremont Street.
A publisher touts a collection of cabinets from old Italian and Dutch designs to modern boxes, offering over 130 patterns in various sizes, woods, finishes, and colors. From simple oak boxes to the Guggenheim Cabinet, the range promises diverse styles while saving buyers money.
In Providence on February 24 special to the Post notes House member Hugh Carroll of Pawtucket introduced three bills to repeal or extend Sabbatarian Sunday calling rights. The measures move to Judiciary Committee along with a weekly payments requirement for most corporations excluding ecclesiastical and educational institutions. Washington Club marks Washington's Birthday with a belated banquet at Hotel Belmont featuring General J W Corcoran and remarks on Democratic gains and Irish-American influence.
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