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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1892
Page
2
A narrator recalls a frequent visitor to a small shop, noting the man appears three to five times weekly and his horse waits outside. The couple is described as unseen together, with rumors they may be one or aligned in work and plans. The narrator recounts consulting Miss Davis and Mr. Trefethen on ground work as if unified.
A narrative recalls a shipwreck in a gale where apprentice Joe fell from the masthead. A man and his daughter recall the dreamlike sight of a stranger’s face matching Joe’s, triggering pursuit to confirm whether owners have news of the ship. The tale links the dream to the very hour of the incident.
An opinion from the St. Louis Republic critiques Mr. Cleveland's public utterances as calm and weighed yet personally pointed in a Jackson Day address. The piece urges honesty and plain statements of political purpose, condemning political trickery and praising plain principle and courageous citizenship.
London dispatches report a widespread influenza outbreak across Europe with numerous hospitalizations and deaths. United States Minister Lincoln has a slight cold, Cardinal Manning bronchitis, the Duke of Clarence’s influenza and pneumonia improving, and many others including Lord and Lady Brooke, Sir Andrew Clark attending the Cardinal, and Joseph Chamberlain’s brother Arthur ill and critical. The disease also hits Paris Berlin Vienna Belgium and Birmingham with clergy and nobility among the affected.
Paris reports 1161 deaths in the week ending Saturday, with 257 from respiratory diseases and few due to grip. Influenza looms milder than 1889 1890, but Lyon Cahors Montpelier Marseilles and other cities show rising illness and high mortality.
Beruin January 12 reports Siamese envoy Phra Daorong Rajapolakhan down with influenza. At Coblentz Dr. Binsfield, director of the gymnasium, dies from grip. Schonberg area witnesses severe illness with slight improvement. Breslau burgomaster Benier very ill with influenza as new cases rise daily.
Rome reports Mgr Magnasco archbishop of Genoa died today from influenza. Minor rise in influenza cases noted, but doctors deem Naples and Genoa mild outbreaks with few deaths and no cause for alarm.
New York January 12 The city logged 170 deaths in the last twenty four hours an increase of 65 from the day before Twelve deaths were attributed to la grippe. Police sickness rises with 200 officers unfit for duty.
January 12 Copenhagen report shows influenza at its most serious level with 2208 cases last week, though some say the figure is incomplete. Doctors are overworked and nurses are exhausted as the outbreak strains local medical services.
The Post announces a delay in the State Engraving Coupon due to missing portraits and the need for high quality work. Hold complete coupon sets until the engraving is announced. incomplete sets can be completed when the coupon reappears.
The disease is spreading widely with high mortality among railway, police, and tramway officials. Funeral arrangements face heavy strain as cottins stocks run out. Weather remains warm and slushy, hindering efforts.
Maprio reports influenza reaching serious proportions with hospitals in Medina del Campo near Valladolid full and medical staff stretched thin. Authorities warn of growing cases as regional health services struggle to cope.
Dennison Batch elder a wealthy farmer age 70 died this morning of the grip. He was a prominent town figure serving as selectman and overserver of the poor and justice of the peace.
Trimounts defeat First Regiment 7 to 0 in a polo match at Winslow Rink. Powers, Stewart, and ODonnell starred for Trimount, with Anderson strong in goal for the Regiment and refereeing criticized. Postgame notes mention league meeting at South Armory and NHS skating association moves.
On Monday evening Colonel Albert A. Pope president of the Pope Manufacturing Company gave a dinner at his residence 378 Commonwealth avenue to the newly elected officers of the Beacon Society of Boston. Present were James P. Stearns J H Goodbeer H Staples Potter Charles O Stearns F A Haserick J Albert Walker George N Talbot A G Webster.
The owner of a good sideboard has entered hospitality and good cheer. With low prices this week, Paine's Furniture Warerooms at 48 Canal Street offers modern sideboards suitable for the fall season. See advertisement on page 1.
Inspector Dugan and Special Officer Sullivan arrived in the city with Isaac Lissner Richard Yate alias Edward You mans and John Dixon, arrested in New York on warrants and wanted here for breaking and entering the Peter Lavine pawn broking shop on December 10 and stealing watches and jewelry valued at 400 dollars.
The Associated Press withdrawal debate draws responses from The Times and The Mail and Express. The Sun defends AP while calling its critics foolish and knavish, amid notes of reform from remaining members and hopes for a stronger service.
Boston Unitarians bid farewell to Rev Brooke Herford at a Vendome dinner attended by 125 clergymen. Speakers praised his self sacrifice and work in England and the United States. Herford recalled early preaching on village greens and Lancashire mills that shaped his ministry.
The Lynn Item reports Winslow, an absconding defaulter who fled Boston fifteen years ago for Buenos Ayres, has written an editorial on the Maverick Bank failure. He lashes out at the wreckers, a bitter boast from a man who once speculated dishonestly and now savors others’ downfall while still exile-bound.
Governor Routt favored sparing Dr Graves from execution though Colorado officials awaited his fate. In Canon City the condemned man was led to the penitentiary cell block and, after brief last moments, entered a cell where he begged to be left alone, sobbing “My God This is terrible.”
More than 200 members gathered at the American House for the seventh annual dinner after a reception. Governor Russell Postmaster Hart and state and city officials attended, with remarks on the exchange’s work and transport rates. A dinner followed with music prayers and speeches by Pillsbury Harr Lee Marden and others.
Miss Lucy E Dow reviews Conrad Wilbrandt The Story of the Hills and Pris and The Old Stone House and Other Stories Anna Katherine Green The Flight of the Shadow A Widower Indeed and more in Appleton Town and Country Library summaries Verdant pages note new editions and pricing Readers learn about utopian critique mountain lore and mystery novels with period tone and critical spotlight.
The Philadelphia Record reports an upcoming Harvard versus Yale debate on Wednesday, a contest of oratory intended to counter the belief that modern college training emphasizes only physical strength. The piece notes debates are common but this movement aims to shift public focus toward intellectual prowess and better newspaper coverage.
The St. Louis Republic quotes Mr. Cleveland in New York calling cowardice conservative and urges would be party leaders to heed the warning. The remark is aimed at Democrats pressed by House leaders toward a conservative tariff reform stance.
The article notes F Hopkinson Smith and Thomas Nelson Page visiting Boston to read Southern life stories at Wellesley College and touring local hotels including the Brunswick Parker House and Flower Hotel renamed Grand Hotel. It cites Graves trial remarks by Denver figures, comments on judge rulings, and plans for hotels by Major Pond and Stranahan with projected Chicago and Lake Front developments. It mentions hotel improvements, new cafes, bowling alleys, and a 40,000 square foot six story fireproof hotel project.
Postal notice lists closing times and steamer departures for Bermuda, Bahama Islands, Santiago Cuba, Para Ceara Pernambuco Brazil Jamaica Greytown Puero Cortez Truxillo Belize Guatemala and more. Includes special addressed mail to Scot land Trinidad Habana Nova Scotia Miquelon Jamaica and trans Pacific routes with ship names Umbria La Bourgogne Saginaw Olivette and Gaelic.
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