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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1887
Page
1
Advert finds Provident Savings Life Insurance offering $10,000 coverage at under $120 yearly for an average age. Sates three day event March 2 3 4 5 at 3. Masters and Omery 78 Devonshire Street Boston provide information.
This morning Ingalls chaired as consular and diplomatic and agricultural appropriation bills passed the Senate. the naval appropriation bill was amended and passed by the House. The House held a long session with wrangling. action on appropriations may be hurried to avoid an extra session.
Reports from Louisville to Montreal describe a mammoth storm bringing high winds and heavy snow. Ten-foot drifts halted traffic, sinking the Reindeer and ripping at the Hibernia cables, while rails, ships, and roads faced widespread disruption across Michigan, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Atlantic provinces.
New York report from Bermuda says William R Traverse, staying in a Hamilton villa, is near death after a rapid decline from a striking attack. He woke after ten hours sleep to worsening pain and fading consciousness, with family and companions in despair by Thursday dawn. The Orinoco arrived with the news, confirming prognosis.
Washington reports Professor Hayden of the geological survey warning of a climactic shift era as earthquakes from the Washington to Charleston seaboard signal possible earth changes. He notes severe winter storms in the West, suggesting a potential glacial period but cautions a thousand years before visible effects. Cuartiston and Summerville, S. C., felt minor shocks early today, with calm damage and no injuries.
In Henkimer New York on February 27 a public note cites Mrs Roxalana Druse awaiting execution tomorrow after she made a will leaving her body to her clergyman Rev Powell and her organ to her daughter Mary in prison. Her son George spoke with her. a funeral service will be held in her cell tomorrow.
A secret Jackson Club formed by disaffected Democrats pledges an American city government with motto No Irish need apply. They plan to ally with Republicans to win next year’s election, with spoils shared, amid expected widespread membership and a heated fall political scene.
Indications from Washington forecast colder fair weather for New England with westerly winds. Eastern New York should see fair skies followed by a rise in temperature. Northwest signals persist from Norfolk to Eastport, offering a cautious forecast for the upcoming 24 hours starting Monday at 7 a.m.
The meteorological record reports yesterday's observations through 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. Data cover temperature, humidity and wind across multiple locations, noting consistent readings at common time marks.
Reports note the death of Cardinal Jacobini. Socialists attended St Paul’s Cathedral in a body. A collision sank the English ship Locksley Hall in the Mersey. Dublin saw a serious riot with injuries. War rumors center on Russia and Prussia amid earthquake panic in Genoa and Italy.
In Boston today fair and colder weather accompanied by a slate of lectures and meetings. Justin McCarthy spoke at the Boston Theatre on Ireland in the Coming Crisis while Dr. Gordon delivered the eighth lecture in his Apocalypse series. General Butler passed through en route to Lowell. Crook ill. No major incidents tied to the Cambridge and South Boston railroad troubles.
Attachments against the steamer Lydian Monarch have been removed after a settlement between Monarch Line and creditors. The vessel, tied at the dock for weeks, will sail for Europe tomorrow.
Cardinal Jacobini, papal secretary of state, died Saturday afternoon in Rome. Born May 6, 1832 in Albano, Italy, he was named prelati domestici by Pius IX at age 30 and later held key roles in the Propaganda Fide and Signatura. He served as nuncio at Vienna and archbishop in partibus infidelium before becoming pro nuncio, and was made cardinal in 1879. He was recalled to Rome in 1880 to succeed Cardinal Nina as secretary of state.
Edward J. Stubbs of Hutchinson and Stubbs shipbuilders died suddenly at 55. He was a selectman and leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter. Two Lowell centenarians, Paul McAloon 101 and Rose Maguire 103, natives of Ireland, died yesterday after decades in the city. Captain George S H Crapo of New Bedford died aged 66, famed for commanding more vessels than any other master from that port. Colonel Arthur F. Dexter of Providence died in Los Angeles while traveling for health with the Raymond excursion party that left Boston February 17.
New York Feb 27 The American Opera Company postpones the March 7 premiere of Rubenstein's Nero after failing to stage a single rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera House. The production, demanding elaborate machinery and hundreds of workers, awaits end of the week to fix a new date as rehearsals begin on the Metropolitan stage. The cast includes nearly the company’s principal artists.
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED, or Nerpass Cal Feb 27 The east bound Atlantic and Pacific railroad passenger train ran into a bridge four miles west of here The engine and the baggage mail and express cars caught fire and were destroyed KE L Gilbert a brakeman two Indians and a tramp were burned to death Engineer EF Hodgdon not expected to live E L Peppin mail agent and J K Dickinson seriously hurt Dr M J Chase of Galesburg Ill bruised about the head and W Martin of Quincy Ill had one leg injured Very express baggage or mail matter was saved
Delegates from Harvard Yale and Princeton met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to decide forming a new college baseball league and leaving the Intercollegiate Association. Harvard and Princeton favored the plan while Yale opposed it. results will be reported at Yale and disclosed to Harvard and Princeton for a final decision.
New York report says Carl Schurz suffered a fractured femur after slipping on a slippery Sixth Avenue sidewalk. He was taken to his Lisbon flats home where doctors applied heavy bandages and splints. His condition was described as satisfactory and not dangerous, with his left leg immobilized.
Ex Governor Robinson explains in an interview how the Fitchburg road’s proposed relief from state mortgage requirements could affect its debts and operations. He argues the law requires securing all preexisting bonds and liabilities and warns against weakening the railway through altered terms. He notes state interests, consolidation plans, and future growth.
Salem Saatem news reports aldermen will grant licenses only in classes 1 and 4, deny innholder license holders, set fees at 500 for first class, 300 for grocers and wholesalers, and 150 for druggists, a 200 increase on last year's first class. The funeral of Henry Smith, brother of J O O F Salem, was held after his electric shock death in Selma, with Odd Fellows handling arrangements and burial.
William A. Wikadol, 46, cut his throat with a penknife blade last evening at the Metropolitan Hotel, severing the jugular and dying within minutes. He had been drinking heavily and recently bade farewell in anticipation of a visit from his daughter. Formerly of Canton, Ohio, Medical Examiner Draper was notified.
The West End Street Railroad Company petition will be heard by the board of aldermen this afternoon at four o'clock. Opponents and backers of the Beacon street track project are expected to be represented.
General B F Butler slipped on snow at Philadelphia station on a Washington night express and dislocated his right shoulder. With valet Walter’s help he returned to New York, endured severe pain, had doctors treat him, and then continued to Boston for rest as advised by physicians.
General Butler arrived yesterday morning and sustained a dislocation of the right shoulder with rupture of the ligament cap while being aided by Dr. O G Cilley. He may be out of work for two weeks or longer and faces several important cases, including the Harrington boycott in Plymouth this week.
The Cambridge and Somerville routes ran on schedule after a Saturday night snowstorm. New four horse drivers performed well, while plows cleared tracks through the night. Police protected routes as crowds of youths caused minor damage. Officials reported quiet operations, with some strikers returning to work and barges moving to Lynn and Salem. The strike was largely over for the company, though a few officers remained.
The Hon. Justin McCarthy delivered his farewell lecture in Boston Theatre with a large, enthusiastic audience. John Boyle O'Reilly introduced him. McCarthy spoke on Ireland's future, stating Ireland is near deliverance from English rule, and praised Irish leadership and public opinion as decisive forces.
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