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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1889
Page
2
Secretary Windom issues a circular letter to collectors detailing new frontier ore regulations. The rules require sworn entries listing estimated silver and lead values, mine origin, protections during unloading, and representative sampling. If doubts arise on duty, entry may be made on an estimate with warehouse bonds and eventual liquidation by sampled appraisal.
In Lixcotn Nebraska four men die while trying to recover a dropped watch from a cesspool. Rain filled the hole with water and muck as gas and foul air swept out. One man fell in then others followed, three rescued and four bodies later recovered including James Crawford Albert Kunkler John Cleary and Frank Maloney.
Nashville July 17 The National Educational Association heard a debate on denominational schools with Bishop J J Keane of Catholic University and Edwin D Mead of Boston. Mead argued parochial schools lack a proper face in American instruction. William A Mowry proposed a national university in Washington DC with a $200 million government endowment. John H Burris outlined colored education progress in the South.
The Austrian frigate Saida, 2440 tons with 1800 horsepower and thirteen guns, anchored off Bedloe's Island after arriving June 23. Commanded by Chevalier de Berker, she sailed at 6 am for Boston. launched September 1878 and used as a training ship for midshipmen since September last year.
Arthur Dumpleton of Springfield Mass was arrested in Woodsville and brought to Lancaster on a charge of stealing a livery team owned by H F Jacobs of Colebrook. A July hearing set $600 bond for October court. he could not post and remained jailed.
July 17 Kro JanemRO A shot from a revolver fired at the Emperor of Brazil as he left a theatre in this city. The bullet missed the ruler and caused no injury. The would be assassin was arrested immediately.
Pittsfield July 17 James Hart of Ainsdale convicted yesterday in the Superior Court of assault with intent to kill his wife on July 4. He was sentenced today to nine years in State Prison. Patrick Lahey of West Stockbridge convicted Monday of assault with a dangerous weapon on Patrick Dalton received two years in Pittsfield Jail.
An archival ad-like snippet urges buyers to act soon and secure Colchis Mining Company stock at six dollars per share before a likely rise. It hints that a later price of ten dollars would seem cheap, urging swift action. The language resembles 19th or early 20th century speculative pitches.
Colonel D C Houston lists twenty one river and harbor projects for Massachusetts Connecticut and New York including Thames River New Haven Harbor Housatonic River and Milford Harbor with requested appropriations totaling multiple sums. Proposed channel depths and breakwaters outlined along with commerce values and vessel counts for New Haven New London Mys tic River Black Rock Harbor and other sites. Favorable survey reports noted for Mystic River New London Harbor and Black Rock Harbor.
At Wellington Range on July 17 a large New England turnout staged a full day of shooting events. Fifty-three shot from Keystone targets drew top scores led by Perry with 49 and several players near 40. Wellington No 2 captured the team badge amid strong showings from Massachusetts Rifle Association and Jamaica Plain teams. Amateur badge contest highlighted J F C Swift as best shooter with 14 points from eight pigeons and seven blue rocks. numerous sweepstakes produced multiple small group wins among Bartlett, Herrick, Roxton, Yerrington, and others.
Labor troubles resume in Beverly as ten Lasters at Hanson & Jenkins’s factory are ordered out by the Lasters’ Union. The dispute centers on a new price-list for Fargo tips, a cheap third class shoe. The firm reduced prices by 20 cents per case, the union declined the new list, and the workers were sent home. The firm plans to reopen as a free shop tomorrow, inviting lasters who wish to apply.
New York on July 17 Mayor Grant sent invitations to about five hundred leading figures representing more than 1.5 billion dollars to attend a conference of representative citizens. The purpose is to consider the advisability of an international exposition in New York in 1892 and to begin arranging preliminary work. The meeting is set for the afternoon of the 25th inst.
CuicaGco Illinois July 17 The Tribune reports a large shipyard to build steel steamers at South Chicago. Duluth meeting of Minnesota Iron Company stockholders approved action with a 1,300,000 surplus to directors. First project a fleet of half a dozen large ore carriers.
Ottawa July 17 report that the contract for the new Atlantic mail service was signed by Messrs. Anderson of London. The fleet steamers are to run at twenty knots and cover the Quebec to Plymouth route in six days with a 6000 ton capacity. Halifax to be winter terminus and Quebec in summer.
In Lynn on July 17 thieves entered George H. Breed residence at Eastern avenue and Columbia street through a rear window, taking a gold watch chain and charm. In a separate accident at 55 Exchange street, John Tedford, a worker at W. W. George's sole-cutting shop, severed his fingers while operating a sole-cutting machine.
The Caroline Miller arrived from Haitian ports with its commander noting quiet conditions at northern Haytien ports. He denied claims that Légitime had to enlist female troops.
A massive blaze at the Lowell horse railroad stable on East Merrimac Street killed 120 horses and destroyed about thirty cars, hay, straw, and tools. The Hotel Belmont and a boarding house suffered damage, several families were burned out, and total losses may reach 125000 with insurers covering about 75000. Firefighters reported injuries among responders amid chaotic scenes as authorities investigate the cause, likely a horse kicking over a lantern.
Fire at Middle town Springs at 4 o'clock this morning destroyed Keefe's block and A Thompson's dwelling. The drug store contents were a total loss with about 2000 insurance on the building and 1500 on goods. The entire loss runs near 10000. Origin of the fire is unknown.
DunvvanE Ia July 17. John Elkins and wife were brutally murdered on their Elk township farm last night. Elkins's eleven year old stepson by a former wife and his twenty four year old elder brother, both resentful, are suspected in the killings.
A $50 reward is offered for the arrest of Thomas Hartman who escaped yesterday from the reformatory. He is twenty four, five feet six inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, with a sandy complexion. He is described as at large and known to authorities.
Jake Kilrain arrived in Baltimore with his wife, bringing his share of the gate money. He plans to stay at his home and considers traveling South to seek a settlement with Governor Lowry regarding the dispute.
Chicago July 17. Another application for the release of John F Beggs was made today and refused by the court.
A Worcester widow asks readers to define the term sugar trust and rails at rising living costs. She cites a 10 to 12 1/4 cent sugar price and notes flour coal and oil trusts. She questions why the New York Tribune ignored her letter and asks for guidance on surviving with four children.
A Chicago special notes Jay Gould abandons fears of the Interstate Commerce Railway Association and pushes a trust or clearing house to block rivals. Missouri Pacific suffers against Colorado extension and Southern Kansas traffic, while new moves target Altering alliance. A Kansas charter for Nebraska Kansas Southwestern line aims to build 250 miles from Hutchinson. Reading route claims Pacific access, and grain rates rise to 25 cents Chicago to New York as Erie follows. Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis line files against Baltimore Ohio for 2 cent per mile rates on groups of ten or more travelers.
Washington dispatch identifies Corporal Tanner as orchestrating a broad but generous push to rerate pensions and reward allies. Edward Rogers and Dr Charles McMillan are named in the widening scramble as Congress and the President react, triggering dismissals and a brewing crackdown.
The British American Association of Massachusetts met at 724 Washington Street with President James Wemyss Jr presiding. He denied being secret and claimed independence and unselfish aims while addressing recommendations and the Egan Thayer controversy. Executives reported healthy membership and finances.
Herbert Marshall of Deer Isle Maine is at Massachusetts General Hospital with a fractured skull from a swinging tackle on a ship at East Boston. George Patterson, injured by a fall at Mystic wharf last week, died yesterday at the hospital.
W H H Putnam of Brooklyn Conn died at age seventy seven from progressive brain paralysis. He was a notable figure at General Israel Putnam’s monument dedication and known for vivid Revolutionary anecdotes. He held town offices and left two sons and three daughters. Captain Albert L Robbins, a famed whaling master, died in New Bedford aged about, after a life at sea and in Florida and California. Mrs Elizabeth Wells of Hartford, widow of Dr Horace Wells, died at seventy one.
The Civil Service Commission released its second Milwaukee Postoffice report declaring the postmaster’s claim of merely holding over false. The document is very voluminous and highly critical of the post office situation and the leadership during the transition.
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