08 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1891
Page
1
A man named James Bradleyy was tripped by a cat that ran under his feet causing him to fall and lose consciousness. The fragmentary report indicates an uninsured person nearby and a note mentioning state age 159, with unclear context or authorities.
The Massachusetts Republican State committee meets at noon with expected reelection of Chairman J Otis Burdett and Secretary Jacob O Ward. Theodore C Bates seeks reelection as executive chairman but faces strong opposition over his West End investigation, raising a clash over party leadership and future strategy.
Boulogne sur Mer reports say O Brien may retire Parnell chair to Dillon or have role. Gladstone reportedly approves. MCarthyites welcome talks. John Dillon in New York backs temporary Parnell retirement. mass meeting at National Liberal Club notes calm, united front. O Brien appeals for press restraint as Ireland faces hardship. £6000 raised for Ireland’s poor.
After stock taking the store disperses all remaining winter over garments including dress coats box coats hooded Stanleys cape overcoats and ulsters at reduced prices. The sale features past fall and winter styles across grades from twenty to forty dollars, with popular colors and materials in demand.
Reminder of yesterday advertisement promising REMNANTS in Custom department priced at $4.85 per pair. Urges attendance today or tomorrow while the assortment is at its best. Ends with promotional promotional tone.
The notice proclaims a semiannual opportunity and states trade avails as a sale. It asserts readiness to take several hundred orders daily and promise delivery in five days during the sale season. Cloth sufficiency allows suits at 18 dollars with extra size trousers 50 cents and extra size suits 2 dollars more.
London January 7 The Standard Berlin report says Emin Pasha will govern the western portion of German East Africa including the lake territory while Herr Von Soden heads the remainder Baron Wissmann may retire or be sent to West Africa he is displeased at not being chosen to lead the new colonial department
Glasgow January reports show dock workers emboldened after John Burns addressed about three thousand on behalf of Scotch railroad strikers. Distress rises as fuel shortages halt factories, leaving many unemployed though not directly in the dispute. Newark strikers receive aid and plan appearances before the Weavers Union. Rochester shoemakers near lockout end. Cap Makers in Bay State Hall elect officers with AFL leaders present.
These remnants from our busy term are priced at 18 20 25 dollars and feature Carrs Triple Milled Meltons Pococks English Kerseys Fur Beavers Ratines Montagnacs and more. They are double and single breasted short and medium length box and shaped backs non fading and serviceable. This sale aims to clear odd sizes and provides a smart saving for immediate or next season use.
Fire on the fifth floor of 107 and 109 Kingston Street in Boston damages A. G. Cheever & Co. paper box makers and other tenants. Loss around 12000 overall, with 3000 for Cheever boxes and 1500 for the building, insured. Eight box machines destroyed, forty workers displaced. Other fires reported in Boston and nearby towns with various damage costs.
The Democratic State committee will meet at 10 a m tomorrow to organize for the year. General P A Collins will call to order, Brigadier General John W Corcoran of Clinton to be elected chairman as Collins steps down. Colonel Coveney named secretary and Henry W Swift treasurer. Representative Josiah Quincy re elected chairman of the executive committee and praised for last campaign work. The meeting is expected to be unanimous with no friction anticipated compared to Republicans.
Politicians discuss Boston postmaster appointment with City Clerk Curtis seen as coming man. Critics cite his Merrill campaign indiscretion, while Curtis is praised for capability to run the post office. EK Williamson is a popular but limited challenger, with leaders hoping Curtis would placate the party’s younger wing and deter defections to Democrats.
Amsterdam reports Joe Donoghue, amateur champion of the United States and Canada, won the international mile in 3m 2 6s and followed with a five mile victory in 16m 2 1 53. The performances underscore Donoghue's dominance in mid distance and longer distances.
Severe cold across England halts outdoor trades for seven weeks and leaves East End residents destitute. Many unemployed crowds seek aid as clergymen, societies, and tradesmen mobilize relief efforts. River Tyne ice forces forty five steamers totaling 70 000 tons to lay up.
Shipping notes list numerous steamers arriving or sailing from Boston New York Philadelphia Queenstown Glasgow Antwerp Liverpool Bremen Hamburg Baltimore Rotterdam and London in early January. Vessels named include Parkmore Siberian Georgian Westernland Bothnia State of Nevada James Watt Wrilliant Amy and more with origins from London Glasgow Liverpool Progreso Bremen Hamburg and New York among others.
Bern reports the Hallesche Zeitung says the clash began when Dr. Simson, Leipzig tribunal president, warned the Emperor in January 1889 that prosecuting Professor Geffcken for high treason risked German prestige. Simson opposed Bismarck’s push to sway public opinion against the professor, amid a large indictment detailing Geffcken’s alleged enmity to German unity.
The Advent Christian Society in North Salem officially dedicated its new church in the evening. The program included a voluntary by Mrs. Rick, singing by the congregation, prayers and readings by several ministers, a sermon by Rev. E. A. Stockman, a dedication prayer by Rev. Frank Burr, and benediction by the pastor. The frame building cost about $604 with most funds already raised. about $1500 remains to be completed.
Maprio Jan 7 General E Burd Grubb the new United States minister here indicates the desire to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with Spain. The arrangement would grant partial tariff exemptions for Cuban sugars and tobacco in exchange for limiting imports from other nations. Spain would welcome the overture, supported by West Indian colonies, but many European treaties must expire first.
The Alliance Advocate prints a letter from Congressman Turner of Kansas offering $5000 to aid Frank McGrath's campaign to succeed Ingalls as senator. The missive slipped to Topeka during McGrath’s South trip, was opened by his clerk, then published. Alliance leaders demand McGrath resign, which he refuses.
An unusual library table offered at wholesale cost due to its unique pattern. The oval top measures four by five feet and the piece features eight vertical racks, two shelves, and dual door compartments for ample storage. It is designed for two people to use comfortably, with mirrored storage on each side.
Judge Charles Devens of the Supreme bench died yesterday at his rooms after a brief illness that began with erysipelas and threatened pneumonia. He had attended court Friday and dined with friends Thursday. Survived by nephew and niece, with notice to be given in all courts. funeral likely next Saturday at Trinity Church.
Charles Devens born Charlestown April 4 1820 son of Charles Devens and Mary Lithgrow. Harvard College graduate 1838 with notable classmates. He studied law at Harvard and Harvard Law School, admitted to practice 1841, practiced in Franklin County Massachusetts, served in the State Senate, then U S marshal for the district of Massachusetts from 1849 to 1863, described as an old-time Democrat who opposed fugitive slave law.
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