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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
2
Mr. G E U Huckaby now in Malden Mass recalls cotton farming near Macon Mass and explains initial doubt about machine harvest but after seeing the Cotton Picker he changes his view. He endorses the device as a great invention and urges friends to buy stock at 31 Milk Street claiming broad profits.
Washington notes Speaker Crisp assumes duties and a unanimous consent motion directs a labor committee inquiry into eight hour laws enforcement evasion and convict labor usage. The House reviews Indian appropriations, census bill amendments are set for conference, and a Democratic meeting is announced. Senate actions include banking law proposals and Idaho election case debate with Claggett seating request.
The National Industrial Conference at St. Louis discusses a platform demanding reform and a new currency with unrestricted silver, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, and a populist tax plan. Debate over woman suffrage and prohibition splits the assembly before uniting to plan a coordinated national convention.
Liveliest town caucus in years in Warrentown today as the Republican meeting decided Republicans only would participate. Voters will choose the selectmen town clerk and school committee at the spring election on March 7 amid widespread town excitement.
John King a 36 year old man was arrested last night for assaulting his mother on Monday evening at 123 West Second Street. He demanded money for liquor and after she refused he beat her severely the charge is assault.
A Boston advertisement offers a cash deal for a case of twelve bottles of G O Taylor Reserve Whiskey valued as gold. It guarantees purity and satisfaction for physicians or connoisseurs and accepts postal notes post office or express money orders, with Boston or New York funds usable.
A flood of coupon estimates pours in as readers guess World’s Fair timing. Names from Blue Hill to Seattle submit hours and minutes such as 172 21 31 and 167 16 14, with many others from Boston to Nashua.
The candle stands six feet high with six inch butt diameter and five and a half inch top. Weighing 56 pounds, beeswax, wick three eighths inch. Lit at noon on March 1 with keepers present. Governor Russell bets 700 hours, Mayor Matthews 600 hours. readers’ estimates invited for chance at Chicago World’s Fair trips.
At Grasse inquiry Mrs Deacon’s claim of a friendly visit was challenged. W Baumann of Hotel Splendide testified Mrs Deacon was undressed when Mr Deacon and he entered Abeille’s room, with signs of improprieties alleged. A maid testified Abeille was in the room as well. A Springfield observer recalled Deacon’s jealous, boorish behavior at Heeres.
Representative Springer of Illinois says New York will vote unanimously for its chosen candidate, urging party unity. He notes Cleveland’s supporters should back the New York result, while Palmer could secure Illinois and national backing if needed, reflecting cautious hope for a united Democratic ticket.
Mr. George S. Tolman died at his residence in Plymouth after several weeks illness. For years he ran the fancy goods business on Washington street and was well known among local merchants. He was about seventy eight and survived by Mrs. Parker, mother of Colonel Henry G. Parker of the Saturday Evening Gazette.
A bold note urges lawyers and clerks to explore Post Dime Wants for abundant opportunities. It implies active recruitment and hints at many chances awaiting entry and effort.
Merripen Conn February 24 F H Prince of F H Prince Co Boston J A Bostwick and W H Starbuck of New York gain controlling interest in M W C R R Board reorganized to include F H Prince J A Bostwick W H Starbuck N Erb E D Steele A Chamberlain C L Rockwell Samuel Dodd Meriden officers named with Prince president N Erb vice president George Rockwell secretary treasurer M Crawford superintendent H L B Pond general freight agent
Last night about 9 40 a freight car on the Boston and Lowell railroad left the rails at Prison Point. The passenger train from Lexington at 9 20 then crashed into the freight car badly damaging the locomotive and jamming the cars. Several passengers were bruised but no one was seriously hurt. The freight car was badly smashed.
At 9 20 last night Patrolman Howell of Division 10 was assaulted on Shawmut avenue near Northampton street by Cyrus Wilson who approached from behind and struck him on the head. Howell placed Wilson under arrest and says he never saw him before.
The Senate today confirmed Rowland B. Mahany of New York as minister to Ecuador and Edward O'Brien of New York as commissioner of navigation.
The President sent a special Message to Congress regarding the World’s Fair, noting that $5,000,000 to $8,000,000 more appears necessary and praising foreign governments’ generosity. The annual report of the fair commissioners shows total Lady Managers expenses since creation at $42,90.90, salaries for top officers cut to $5,000, loan for $5,000,000 to be applied for, and a demand for an additional $20,000 beyond the $95,500 commission funding.
From Honolulu letters comes details of the bark Tamerlane's loss off Hilo. The vessel struck at midnight on the 2d inst, the crew launched two boats but eight days out from San Francisco two boats were stove in to capture a 150 barrel whale. One man was killed by the whale as the boats were stove. The third officer Pardee reports the bark ground to atoms within three hours of the collision. By morning only drift wood remained. The two boats disappeared after leaving the ship, leaving eighteen men lost.
Toledo Ohio Feb 24 Hon Frank M Hurd announces he will seek as dele gate-at-large from Ohio to the National Democratic convention and urge Grover Cleveland’s nomination He says a conference of leading Ohio Democrats including ex Governor Campbell and Congressman Harter will organize the party for Cleveland and tariff reform against free silver coinage Hurd met Cleveland in Ann Arbor on the 22d and confirms Cleveland’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination
A midnight drunken dispute on the Nessmore at Pier 2 New York & New England wharf led to quartermaster James Peck being slashed across the face with a sheath knife. He was taken to the emergency hospital while sailor William Streadbureaugh was jailed at Station 6.
Irish champion Peter Maher departed New York secretly for New Orleans on the 4:40 Jersey train with manager Billy Madden and Jack Fallon. The group aims to face Bob Fitzsimmons at the Olympic Club on March 2 and Maher hopes to defeat the New Zealander.
In the Curtis case, Attorney Knight and Attorney Foote for the defense presented closing arguments while Assistant District Attorney Hinkle spoke for the prosecution. Judge Troutt briefly charged the jury and they retired shortly before 4 o'clock.
The War Department discredits reports that Garza was killed, challenging claims of his death and raising questions about the status of the individual and the ongoing clearance process.
WashineTon Feb 24 A parcels post convention between the United States and the Windward Islands was signed today by Postmaster General Wanamaker for the United States and Sir Julian Pauncefote for Great Britain. The treaty mirrors terms of similar agreements with other British colonies.
About 300 couples attended the event staged by the Bos ton Cab Company Employees Beneficiary Association. Officers praised the hall while W E Newell J A Quigley and ten aides choreographed quadrilles and Portland fancies. The dance lasted until 4 a m.
At 9 o clock last night Charles Mathie son 28 years old slipped while dancing at the Italian dance hall 307 North street and broke the large bone of his right leg He was taken to the City Hospital.
Harvard college students organized a rough initiation event ending with six youths ducked in the Charles River near Brattle Street after mock blindfolded runs around the Chestnut Tree. Victims wore crimson jumpers, cries of Lift your feet rang out as they were paraded through alleys yards and ponds before final river action. No confirmed reports of branding or illness. authorities unclear on injuries.
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation held its annual dinner with Captain Ambrose Snow presiding. Messages from Governor Russell of Massachusetts United States Attorney General Miller and others were read. Toasts covered themes from the South reciprocity immigration and naturalization laws and a sharp jab at Senator Hill. Frederick Taylor noted Cleveland and bourbon quip on silver.
In Providence on February 24 the Democratic caucuses for state convention delegates drew large crowds. Nineteen delegates favored Cleveland national convention delegates were elected, while seven delegates backed the Hill faction. Brennan Miller faction was defeated and Mayor Honey of Newport won a majority for national committeeman.
A large steam mill owned by the United States Screen Company burned before noon and was totally destroyed with a large stock of screens and doors. The nearly new mill cost over $20,000, with partial insurance coverage. The fire left thirty men unemployed.
W L Crosman of Roxbury argues in a letter to the editor that taxing the land rental value is the way to crush coal land monopoly. He contends monopoly rests on land, not mere company control, and that public treasuries would benefit while prices fall as land is brought into use.
An 19th century health warning argues the grippe’s after effects kill more than the disease itself and promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as the only pure medicinal stimulant to fortify recovery. It claims physicians support its use and urges readers not to be misled by cheaper remedies.
The Post offers ten dollars for the best news tip or suggestion from readers received before March 1. Public service items favored. Send to The Editor The Post.
Ex-President Cleveland rode through New York on the way east this afternoon. A large crowd gathered at Suspension Bridge as his train paused, and Cleveland stepped onto the platform to greet as many people as could reach him. No remarks were made.
A fire at the Abell building on the corner of Baltimore and Eutaw streets today at 12:30 PM killed a fireman and caused about 125000 dollars in damage. Another fireman was severely but not fatally hurt. The warehouse was among the city’s finest structures.
From the South Boston Review Governor Bulkeley delays action on the lecture in law delivered by Governor Russell. The piece suggests it will be a long time before Bulkeley is seriously deemed a presidential possibility by party associates.
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