Weather observations and readings summary
Mean daily values show maximum temperature 30.20 and minimum 63.4 with dew point at 60.0. Relative humidity averaged 36.0 with total precipitation 0. Elsewhere observations begin after this line.
25 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1890
Page
1
Mean daily values show maximum temperature 30.20 and minimum 63.4 with dew point at 60.0. Relative humidity averaged 36.0 with total precipitation 0. Elsewhere observations begin after this line.
Official crossing quotations for mining stocks today list prices for multiple mines including Best & Belcher Bodie Con Ophir Crown Point and Union Consolida ted with varying bid and ask figures. Other named shares include Mexico and Serra Nevada with values around 3.30 to 3.50, plus Bodie and North Belle Isle and Gold & Curry.
Shipping news lists multiple steamers arriving at Boston New York Queenstown and Southampton with origins including Liverpool Jamaica Mexico Havana Bremen and Hamburg. Notable vessels include Ethelred Banan Caspian Wisconsin Gallia and Apollo with routes to Hamburg Liver pool Hull and Montreal. The record notes paddle point sightings and an abandoned crew incident aboard Egypt.
London July 24 The House of Commons debated the Heligoland cession bill with Sir James Fergusson arguing for passage as England secures an ample equivalent and expanded influence. Gladstone praised the African portion of the agreement while criticizing lack of France talks on Zanzibar. Disagreement over precedent and royal prerogative led to adjournment after a rejected closure.
The Jeffries Club of East Boston plans an outing at Nahant while items about Boston business ventures appear elsewhere. A Middleton advertisement touts Mellin's Food as a booster for infant growth with a mother praising its effects from two days old.
News from Linxrtap July 24 states Salvadorean forces have won six battles in Guatemala with significant casualties on both sides. Salvadoran troops push into Guatemalan interior aiming to overthrow President Barillas and secure independence. Censoring limits domestic coverage. Mexico remains neutral and may arbitrate. British show notes link silver price rise to US silver bill.
Lincoln Neb July 24 The Republican State convention adopts a platform aligned with national GOP lines from 1856 to 1888. It endorses Harrison era policies, supports Australian ballot, labor rights, railroad regulation, and anti monopoly measures while tabling prohibition. Merriam renominated on first ballot. ticket completed with Ives Hobleter Brown McGuire Clapp and others.
Souurnwest Por July 24. The steamship Idaho ashore at South Point is a total loss. Wrecking schooners failed to reach the vessel due to high seas and gale. surf prevents sight of the wreck. Cattle and sheep wash ashore and fears grow for the Idaho crew still aboard unless they reach a wrecking boat.
The journal records a line by line vote on the bankruptcy bill amendments. Following a brief dispute the House adopted committee amendments and rejected the voluntary bankruptcy substitute by a large margin. The roll call lists numerous named members approving and opposing before the chamber adjourned at 5:20.
Toronto July 24 The Empire cites Behring Sea correspondence showing Lord Salisbury defending British rights while Blaine argues seizures were illegal and outside US jurisdiction Ottawa reacts with cautious approval of Salisbury stance. editorials condemn Blaine and praise restraint. London Paris reports on Arnold poem aim to convert Christians and Whitelaw Reid interview dispute refuted by Reid and US secretary.
Vienna reports Austria and Bulgaria have agreed to keep private the negotiations for a direct commercial treaty. Austria opposed any public reveal of the talks and the Austrian journals remark on the proposed disclosure.
Secretary Proctor approves troop movements among divisions and posts. Sixth Infantry shifts to Atlantic HQ with Companies F and G to Newport Kentucky and E to Newport Barracks. A to Fort Wood New York Harbor. KE arrival prompts Captain Wherry command. Other moves include Fifteenth Infantry to Fort Sheridan and Madison Barracks, with rail routes and future relieves. Various Captains reassigned, lieutenants granted leave, and naval orders updated from Portsmouth to Mare Island and Philadelphia.
The Egyptian steamer burned after a fire started at 10 p.m. on the 17th, 1100 miles from Lands End. All 640 cattle perished or were driven to drown. The Manhattan rescued the crew, transferred them to the Gustav Oscar, and prepared provisions. Captain Sumner and several officers were injured. The National line will care for the rescued crew in London. An arbitration conference in London urged treaties to settle disputes by arbitration and mediation among nations.
A Pembroke despatch reports that two days ago unknown miscreants cut the top raft’s ropes while twenty-two raftsmen slept aboard. The raft drifted into rapids and broke apart, leaving only two survivors. The bodies of twenty others are missing. authorities seek the culprit.
In Wasutwaron on July 24 the Senate heard Morgan's bill to fix value and permit free silver coinage, providing a silver dollar of 41234 grains or gold 25810 grains as legal tender. The discussion also covered Sherman’s Red Cross incorporation with Clara Barton and others, and amendments to the Indian appropriation bill funding education and religious schools, including additions and objections by Dawes and West about denominational schooling.
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