11 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
1
Forecast issued for July 10 8 p m to 8 p m Thursday calls for showers and warmer with easterly winds in New England and eastern New York. Variable winds expected later.
The document reports on canceling a patent granted to Edison by the Canadian patent commissioner. It notes broader notes of patent and copyright policy across Canada and England with mentions of officials and legal actions on this matter.
An Italian man who traveled from Boston to Bradford yesterday to work in a sewer trench was buried alive when earth caved in. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
Cairo reports General Grenfell warns natives as dervishes are driven back after defeat at Arguin. English and Egyptian forces push north, four field guns reach Assouan, and Dervish raids are repelled by Shaggiehs. London notes Parliament backing protective measures for Egypt.
During a debate on a cruelty to children bill, Mr Jennings proposed allowing children under ten to perform with an exception for acrobatic acts. Henry Irving’s letter praised early theatre exposure. Proponents cited training and aid to families. opponents raised concerns. The motion failed 188 to 130.
Michael Davitt told the Parnell commission that two fake dynamite devices were planted near the court. He alleged LeCaron and Houston planned the hoax to slander Ireland. Presiding Justice Hannen urged inquiry and dismissed the incident as a silly hoax.
The North German Gazette notes that Switzerland published Bundesblatt notes on socialist actions, allowing public knowledge of the facts to shape opinion. It says Berlin would publish if not for diplomatic usage. The Standard reports Geneva says Switzerland denies Germany’s control over German residence permits and Bundesrath expects Germany to renounce the 1876 treaty.
The St Etienne mine explosion was traced to a worker ignoring firedamp. A total of 108 bodies have been recovered. Separate United Kingdom notes report Canada rifle scores 598 at 200 yards and 557 at 500 yards in Wimbledon for the Queen’s cup. The Honourable Artillery Company hosted American marksmen, who later visited the Empire Theatre. Mr and Mrs W H Smith hosted the U S minister and Mrs Lincoln.
A Zanzibar dispatch reports Pangani shelled by five German warships. Lieutenant Wissmann's expedition, with 1000 soldiers and 400 sailors, landed after the bombardment while the German dispatch boat Kutch stood by. Clyde shipbuilders threaten a lockout to force riveters back to work.
A Montreal express with passengers from Boston and New York derailed near Brandon Vermont when the trackbed washed out after a cloudburst. Engineer Frank Dennis and Fireman Dann escaped largely unharmed, praised for securing the runaway engine, as wrecking crews cleared the line and a Burlington special carried passengers north.
A Johnstown special reports unprecedented flood levels in Cayadutta Creek. Three bridges swept away. traffic halted. At least three bodies recovered, about ten others unaccounted for. Mill wall collapse and widespread property damage push losses toward the tens of thousands, with regional bridges and rails crippled.
A crowded Bermuarnem Casino audience heard James MacAlister and Rev A E Winslow discuss tendencies in elementary education. The program featured Maplewood Orchestra, Temple quartet, readings by Professor Churchill, and papers on manual training, industrial education, and the dynamics of social progress.
Ottawa July 10 The Canadian patent commissioner cancelled Edisons patent for incandescent electric lighting in Canada. The ground was failure to manufacture in the Dominion within two years after issue. Edison will contest claiming the commissioner had no authority to hear the application.
Ottawa reports that English publishers plan to oppose the Canadian copy right act passed last session. British music publishers lead the fight, calling the measure confiscation and urging imperial veto. The act would also effectively exclude American literature.
A July 10 storm swept Crab Tree and Thorn creeks, flooding farms and washing away bridges and railroad embankments. Crops wheat hay and oats ruined by flood and hail, with no deaths reported yet. The storm covered about thirty miles, devastating the mining village region and surrounding fields.
A fire at Thomas H. Dodge’s Lamartine street barn in Worcester destroyed six horses owned by William Lee and D. P. Callahan. Lee’s house suffered damage. barn loss $2090 and house $200, both insured. A second nearby tenement also burned with minor losses. Suspected incendiary causes reported.
At Bumstead Hall the Home Market Club conducts a bitter annual meeting to decide whether Secretary Radclyffe or the board will control the club for the coming year. About 200 members vote in person while proxies flood the tally, with roughly 600 to 1000 votes claimed. The outcome, dependent on verified proxies and dues, is expected to be announced this afternoon, after the balloting committee finishes review.
The Lemuria struck a shoal off Matane Beach while at ten knots and beached at Matane River entrance. With six feet of water in the hold and much of the cargo sugar lost, pumps and lighters are aiding discharge as tugs plan to haul her off. The vessel faces northeast and northwest gales.
A fire at the Pope Manufacturing Company in Franklin Street caused heavy losses estimated around 15000 with layered insurance from multiple companies including Liver London and Globe and Northern of London. Municipal Signal Company offices on the third floor suffered water damage possibly reaching 5000 while Firemen's Insurance and Boylston Insurance cover the building.
New York reports C H Venner says George B Phelps has no claim against him. Venner bought bonds outright at a price, sold them for a profit, and did not act as broker for Phelps or charge commissions. He cites correspondence as proof.
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