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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
2
Beatrix leads the field clear from Owenee Sayonara and Barbara, finishing with a wide handicap edge and setting strong times in the Newport racing scene. Notable placings include Owenee second and Sayonara third, with detailed elapsed times and handicap calculations.
Chicago engineers Liberato and Marco report a violent Yaqui insurgency in Northwestern Mexico. Bands of fifty strike plains towns, fleeing into impassable mountains with plunder and captives as troops along the Yaqui River cannot reach them. The existence of a new Yaqui king and the danger to immigration are noted.
Thousands watch evolutions of the White Squadron and naval drill as the New York Chamber of Commerce pays respects on the flagship Chicago. The fleet arms and equips at 6:30, cutters convey Minnesota boats, and columns demonstrate discipline and command control. A night searchlight display closes the event.
Washington reports completion of incorporation of the national society of the Daughters of the Revolution. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison becomes president general and Mrs. W. D. Cabell of Virginia is first vice president. New constitution bylaws take effect and state chapters move to Washington for operations. Membership applications invited nationwide. Registrars generals named Eugenia Washington Howard Clark. Recording secretary general George H Shield. National organization committee includes H V Boynton A Leo Knott John W Foster.
Johnnie Fagan seeks eight thousand dollars in Northampton after a Democratic jubilee incident. Ex mayor Cook John J Raleigh Merritt Clark and William H Titcomb are named defendants. Firecracker explosion behind a wagon during post election fireworks shattered Fagan’s hand and attached property of each defendant.
Central America newspapers report renewed gold fever as Prinzapolka placers resume activity in Granana Nicaragua. Nuggets ranging from six to thirty eight pounds have been found recently. Senator Cabezas returns with rich native gold specimens and says the district aspires to rival California bonanza mines.
Police arrest a man calling himself Joseph Woods from Montreal for attempting to dispose of stolen goods in Lawrence. The haul includes a valuable pocket set of surgical instruments awaiting identification by officers and owners.
Reports detail a June 6 attack on the Wesleyan mission at Wuseh as part of a Yangtze region riot. Missionaries Argent and Green are slain, others injured, with refugees taken to safety by Captain Cain and local officials. Kinship and gunboat evacuations follow as fear spreads through Kiukiang and Kuangchi areas.
Reports describe a brutal riot targeting missionaries with a rush of viceroy orders and police measures. The Palos reached Kinjiang after learning of mass killings of two Englishmen. Victims Mr Argent and Mr Green were found at the mission area as homes burned and equipment destroyed. Captain Marthon oversaw the inquest and preparation for shipment to Hankow.
Lieutenant Commander Marthon of the Palos reports from Kiukiang that missionary Argent was killed and Green the customs officer slain in a Wusueh church attack sparked by fears of child abduction. Rioting and foreign withdrawal followed as naval protection ended. Additional reports note no current details from American Board missions in Shanghai and no word from Methodist headquarters.
The fatal yellows disease hits Kent county peach orchards spreading rapidly. Near Millington the crop will be cut short by about 100000 baskets, mainly on Mt. Rose Troths Mixons and McCollisters varieties. Still Pond Neck suffers heavy losses as Still Pond Neck faces reduced yield and many trees uprooted and burned.
Grand jury indicts Charles O. C Hennessy city editor for misdemeanor publishing Sing Sing electrocutions article. Bail set at $500. District attorney calls the case a test to settle constitutional questions, with moves expected across courts.
Secretary of the Navy Tracy arrived at Narragansett Pier for a two day visit described as for pleasure. He will return to New York on Saturday. In Lynn Massachusetts a sympathetic strike hits the Hollis shoe factory as workers walk out over wage demands and automation.
London July 23 T B Reed former Speaker of the House has completed his vacation and departed London for the trip back to the United States.
Fresh trouble between the Pope and the Italian Government over church closures. Rome reports that the Vatican insists on independent relations with foreign powers. Parliamentarian views in Britain stir ecclesiastical circles and influence Vatican diplomacy. The Peter’s Pence inquiry continues with results due soon.
Weather blessed a grand Cronstadt welcome as eleven Russian ships and fifty spectator vessels filled the roadstead. Grand Driake Alexis met the French on Asia with officials from Paris and Slav Society, Ignatioff Slaviansky leading a choir. Marseillaise and cheers marked the cordial reception. Paris hints Carnot signals return of Crimean War flags from Eupatoria to Notre Dame.
Ayer July 23 Brigham and Emery's shoe shop will shut tomorrow due to a lasters strike. Lasters seek 50 cents for boots and 45 for shoes while current agreements offer 45 and 36 respectively. The closure may last a day or two as stock runs out. About seventy five workers affected.
London July 24 Mitchell explains the quarrel with Slavin at a Liverpool theatre after a race outing and liquor. They sparred loudly and the crowd saw their true fighting merits before they shook hands and supped together. Slavin telegrams he is the best of friends with Mitchell. the theatre has cancelled their engagements.
In Lonpoy on July 23 the House of Commons discharged the expulsion motion against Edward De Cobain a Belfast member after a medical certificate showed he was under a physician’s care in Bologna and unable to attend. The proposer, Chancellor Goschen, did not commit to reviving the matter next session.
London dispatch reports The Chronicle attacking Sir George Gaden-Powell Behring Sea commissioner for indiscreet statements in the press. It says he must talk warily or risk alienating United States and Canada, and that he meddles in Behring Sea affairs. It quotes him asserting McKinley law as the US final bid to force Canada’s surrender of independence.
Berlin July 23 The Government believes the Corn Exchange is pushing grain tightness and weighs measures to curb speculation. Chancellor Von Caprivi remains firm against duties changes as crop prospects improve.
Dusen July 23 The League convention opened with large attendance. Mr Parnell presiding officer was warmly cheered. He said he would join with Mr Timothy Healy in making Balfour's proposed local government bill for Ireland as comprehensive as possible.
A Vichy despatch says former Brazilian emperor Pedro I I is improving after illness. The foot wound is healing and he is now able to leave his bed daily.
Buenos Ayres reports both houses voting to reduce tariffs on petroleum and rice. Gold is quoted with a 296 percent premium, reflecting market conditions.
Fire alarm at 5 30 yesterday reported a serious blaze at 267 260 271 Tremont Street. The rear hall fire gutted stairs and a store shelf storing fireworks fed flames through the building. Loss to structure about 5000 and tenant losses from 300 to 500 each. Sing uninsured about 800. Wortman about 500. Benzaquin d Waxman fully covered. Firefighter injured. other fires reported across cities with minor impacts.
Pilot John P. Virden reported seeing the bark Syringa from Philadelphia for Vigo on fire off Fourteen Foot Bank at 3 this morning. Tug Pioneer assisted with water. crew were all safe. Syringa sailed from Philadelphia with 22 000 gallons of crude petroleum in 220 000 cases. The Maritime Exchange cites no further details. cargo and high flammability suggest total loss. Owned by A Mills of St John New Brunswick. built 1872. 629 tons burthen. value under 10 000 dollars. cargo worth 17 600 dollars.
Montreal on July 23 reports John McLean & Co wholesale millinery and fancy goods assigned at the demand of Merchants Bank totaling liabilities of 281 229 dollars. Bank holds indirect claims of 115 989 and direct claims of 16 000, while Sir Donald A Smith is listed at 25 596 and other principals are European firms. Also July 23 New York notes Kate Kirby alias Nettie Hamburger alias Deford alias Howe, linked to Howe the diamond thief, arrested in Baltimore. her father Captain Kirby owns tug boats and is wealthy and respected there.
New York July 23 D B Robinson general manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company has tendered his resignation to the Atchison and Santa Fe Railway Company after accepting a post as president and general manager of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway Company Cambridge girl drowned at Cambridgeport Minnie Currier residing on Portland street drowned when a boat overturned at Lake Walden during Charlestown Assembly Knights of Labor picnic
Drrrorr Mich July 23 The Tribune prints Captain Gavett from this city received a letter from J H Manley of Anasta Me regarding Secretary Blaine health and stance. Manley says Blaine is nearly fully recovered and will return to Washington in fall with vigor. He adds Blaine cannot be a candidate but would accept if Republicans nominate him in 1892.
Springfield July 23 Southampton marked its 150th anniversary as a town with exercises on the academy green. Col Elisha A Edwards gave the welcome, Rev John Richardson delivered the historical address, Silas W Chapman of Rochester read the poem, and a noon collation for 1000 attendees followed informal afternoon addresses by guests and citizens.
Secretary Blaine took a long ride at BaR Harpon with physicians reporting no Bright's disease. The report earlier suggesting illness is denied as untrue after repeated examinations. The Dedham hearing for East Dedham wife murderer George Nagle is postponed to Aug 1 due to his injuries. The Glassblowers Association adjourned in St Louis with officers elected and eight hour day and amalgamation deferred.
Providence on July 23 reports Mr. A. M. Williams has resigned as editor of the Providence Journal because of impaired health. He will shortly return from Europe to pursue other literary work.
Reports from Newburyport Provincetown and Cape Cod Bay detail fishing and shipping activity. Vessels like Storm King Malone and Jonathon Cone arrive or depart with bait, ice, and cod catches. prospects overall poor. The Yankee fleet reports mackerel and bluefish pressure, with several schooners and crews noted and gear losses noted at Grand Parks and Amherst Island.
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