15 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1891
Page
1
Jan 14 mass meetings report strikers on all roads stay firm and reject railroad directors terms. Public urged to help secure a settlement acceptable to both sides. A locomotive on the North British line was stoned by strikers. a policeman in the cab was badly injured. Police patrols ordered along lines where strikers gather.
In New Orleans at the Olympic Club, Robert Fitzsimmons of Australia defeated Jack Dempsey of Brooklyn in a 13 round bout for the international middleweight championship with a purse of 12000 dollars. Fitzsimmons weighed 150% pounds to Dempsey's 147, both aged 28, with timekeeper Alexander Brewster and ex mayor J W Builette present.
Curcaco Jan 14 As a result of the refusal of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Company to accede to the demand of the station agents and railway telegraph operators on the line of that system a strike has been determine upon to begin Friday Grand Chief Thurston of the International Order of Railway Telegraphers has sent out an order to every station agent and operator in the employ of the road to send in his resignation tonight to take effect Friday Jan 16 at 7 a m There are about 450 who will go out Chief Thurston says We are in splendid condition and if necessary can support these men for a year.
The second day of the Plasterers International Convention started at the American House with credentials showing many delegates from the South. The general secretary noted fifteen strikes in the year, fourteen successful, and afternoon sessions reviewed books and vouchers as correct. Delegates enjoyed a ball at Odd Fellows Hall in the evening.
A second delegation of hostile chiefs led by Two Strike Kicking Bear Lance High Hawk and Eagle Pipe met General Miles. They agree to leave the agency camp move tepees near White Clay Creek surrender arms to chiefs who will receipt for them and have guns cataloged for sale proceeds returned to Indians. Chiefs pledge to control youths and arrest those who resist. Miles grants days to fulfill promises and sends flour coffee and sugar. He demands the surrender of Lieutenant Casey’s slayers and the chiefs comply.
In Dusty on January 14 the two Irish party sections met at the Mansion House under T D Sullivan. The council of the Tenants' Defence Association voted to donate 2500 pounds for eviction relief and urged treasurers across Ireland to remit existing funds. Redmond stressed the action shows no party dissension will leave evicted families unsupported.
The British government backs the appeal to the United States Supreme Court to issue a writ of prohibition and annul the Alaska District Court’s condemnation of the British schooner W P Sagware seized for alleged illegal seal catching. The case centers on fishing rights beyond the three mile limit and whether the U S holds exclusive Behring Sea access.
Severe storms sweep the North Sea with ice floes endangering ships. Berlin reports huge ice in the Elbe and crushed hulls amid deadly strikes. Eighteen shipwrecked sailors are landed at Heligoland. Austria Hungary endures blizzards in Vienna with blocked rail lines and disrupted traffic.
Jugurance costs but a trifle and saves all. NATS LIFE INS CQ J T PHELPS State Ag 159 Dev Boston.
Brunin Jan 14 At Reichstag reopening Chancellor von Caprivi addressed motions by Herren Auer and Richter to abolish or cut taxes on basic goods and end privileges granted to sugar and brandy manufacturers. He stated the government held the interests of the people in view.
The Chancellor stated that while he favors cheaper food, the government must protect farmers from ruin. He noted pending commercial negotiations with Austria should satisfy both sides and hopes to extend talks with other States. Herr Richter applauded Caprivi for resisting Bismarck's ambush attack and urged him to openly criticise from his seat in the Herrenhaus.
George L. Duval reports Chilean sentiment ran high over election law changes. He says the President opposed loosening franchise rules to honor precedents, but trusted Chileans to avoid revolution and preserve life and property through amicable settlement.
London reports that several British army officers, reportedly friends of the Hon. William F. Cody, have left Ireland for the Pine Ridge agency to offer their services to Colonel Cody in fighting hostile Indians. Some may soon arrive in New York.
Richmond Va Jan 14 The Richmond Locomotive & Machine Works suffered partial burning with losses including armament of the battleship Texas under construction at Gosport Navy Yard. Estimated loss $126,000 fully insured. Palace of Justice in Rouen also burned in Paris Jan 14 with the older wing saved. Several other fires and insured losses reported in New York Newport and Bangor with various inventories affected.
A list of steamers arriving or sailing. From New York on January 14 are Wyoming from Liverpool Eider from Bremen Stevia from Urmburg Ciudad Condal from Vera Cruz Anchoria from Glasgow Endymion from Palermo. At Liverpool January 13 Lord Clive from Liverpool. Rotterdam January 11 Urbino from Baltimore. Harburg January 18 Elise Marie from New York. London January 14 Manhattan from New York Dover January 14 Spramdan bound for Rotterdam.
During January and February Fraxx D. Somers of High-Class Tailoring at 5 Park St offers bold cash discounts on finest imported woollen fabrics. Stock cleared to make room for spring goods from London, with emphasis on superior materials and workmanship.
The Senate passed free coinage by a 42 to 30 vote, with three Republican senators and three Democratic allies pairing to neutralize potential gains. The debate centered on Stewart's amendment, mint charges, and bond questions as the session stretched into the night before adjourning with the elections bill unfinished.
In Washington on January 14 the Senate began reviewing the financial bill after journal readings. Senator Ingalls warned of two great perils to the republic: corrupt and suppressed suffrage especially in the South, and apathy in major northern cities. He recalled a prior remark about the Golden Rule and the Decalogue not guiding American campaigns, insisting it described a condition, not advocating impurity, though others twisted it into political rhetoric.
The debate centers on free silver and the demonetization act of 1873. Ingalls argues capital concentration harms democracy, demands monetary reform, and supports expanding silver coinage to empower the masses. Nevada's Jones backs a silver plan and cites gold depreciation risks, while Aldrich proposes a bullion coinage substitute with deposits taxed and tested for value.
In Concorp New Hampshire a Democratic Caucus denounces the Supreme Court and Governor for allegedly rigging the roll of the House to favor Republicans. The resolution condemns actions as dishonest and threatens the destruction of free institutions. A senatorial nomination is postponed. Gallinger Blair and Cheney lead a tight race. Two Democrats gain House seats, narrowing the Republican majority to thirteen. The apportionment bill based on the census advances in the judiciary committee.
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