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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1891
Page
5
In a political landscape colored by factional lines, local partisans dissect party doctrine as rivals jostle for influence. Key figures push divergent interpretations, challenging established platforms while courting voters with formal pledges and public remarks.
Lowell story notes Secretary Foster and Immigration Commissioner Owen clash over tin plate industry status and the admissibility of foreign workers under the alien contract labor law. A letter to Niedringhaus is planned as officials review potential imports and fair wages, with broader worries over other crafts and the impact on American labor.
The Civil Service Commission weighs whether stamp clerks in drug stores count toward postoffice clerical force for civil service classification. The Postmaster General must classify all clerks where combined numbers reach fifty or more. A decision by Mr. Lyman and Judge Tyner is expected soon,可能 including Lynn and Lowell offices.
The Press of San Domingo urges a world convention of historical societies in San Domingo to decide where Christopher Columbus is buried. Havana claims the bones. Dominicans deny. A Latin American Exposition official viewed the cathedral urn, saw the interior, and photographed it for Chicago exhibit, but declined to judge authenticity.
Engineer Arthur E. Pearce reports two mining camps above 15,900 feet in Peru. Vicharrayac at 15,930 feet and Muccapata at 16,158 feet host about 200 miners yearly. A new 75 km narrow gauge railway with a 15,850 foot mean altitude connects toward Calera tunnel, which will be among the world's highest. The mines use compressed air brakes and electric lighting. The operation is one of the globe’s two largest mining concerns under private ownership.
The system links five centers via telephone lines crossing two summits above 17,000 feet, with an average line height over 16,000 feet. The feat illustrates advanced civil engineering and communications reach in extreme terrain.
E C Allen, prominent Augusta publisher born Manchester in June 1849, died suddenly at the Parker House after arriving from Europe. He built a vast publishing empire, created twelve periodicals, and led major advertising ventures, becoming Maine’s large ship owner and top Augusta taxpayer.
Sidney C Bancroft a prominent Peabody lawyer died yesterday afternoon at Baker's Island Salem Harbor after a brief illness. Born April 22 1836 in South Danvers he studied law with Judge Otis P Lord and served as Peabody town counsel and moderator. He raised Company B Seventeenth Regiment in 1861 and later sat on the School Committee. His wife died years ago leaving two daughters. he was an honorary member of the 8 C Bancroft Engine Korean.
Samuel Sands, one of Baltimore’s oldest citizens and a lifelong printer, editor and publisher since 1811, died aged 91. A pioneer in agricultural journalism, he led The American Farmer and The Morning Chronicle and helped found the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. He printed the Star Spangled Banner broadside during the 1814 attack and remained active in civic and Whig circles throughout life.
Mrs William Gray Jr longtime Dorchester resident dies after a year of consumption linked decline. She leaves nine children including Mabel and William with siblings Duncan Thompson and Miss Hopsie Cunningham. Her husband, William Gray Jr, was son of Mt Vernon Street couple. Funeral plans not yet listed.
William P. Pierce died Monday at his Brookline home. He was born in Newburyport and at one time was one of Boston's best known dry goods merchants. He leaves a legacy in business and local community affairs.
In Boston area obituaries, Pierce heirs and partners in Pierce Howe Co and Pierce Stearns Adams are noted. Charles H Ward, Lynn instrumentalist and band leader, dies at 48 after heart and kidney troubles. Comtesse Chambrun of Paris dies at 65, once a musical society hub. William E Sims, U S Consul at Colon, and Stephen H Norman of Newport’s National Exchange Bank pass on. Thomas Durfee, a longtime New Bedford shipsmith, dies at 96.
The Penn Mutual Agency Association began its annual three day convention in Boston with an informal reception at Plympton and Bunting offices. Tonight they sail the harbor and dine at Hall Yacht Club, then visit Pompeii. A formal banquet is planned at Parker House Thursday.
Harris D. Pinkofsky through attorney Hyaacinthe Ringrose plans a $10 000 damages suit against Charles Lawrence over an incident May 29 at Lawrence's fruit store 103 Commercial Street. Pinkofsky, impaired by asthma, alleges bananas workers locked him in a smoke room causing oxygen loss and lung inflammation. Lawrence denies involvement. Judge Adams represents him. Pinkofsky’s prognosis is serious with doctors unsure of recovery.
Arnold and Rich wed in the city on July 26 by Rev. M. Plareob Ren Emil Arnold and Augusta Rich. Grant couple Joseph H. Grant and Anna McGillivray also joined in marriage on July 26 by Rev. M. Kneeland.
Notices list William Gooch aged 82 and Katharine Gray aged 62 in Melrose and Dorchester, with funeral details. Multiple deaths include Alice Donovan aged 5 months, William Dow aged unknown months, William Pierce aged 75, Gertrude Potter, Sel fest Lokkie aged 43, Sophia Marsh aged 75, Robert Hannah aged 76, Mary Gargan aged 43, George J. Smith aged 49. Locations span East Cambridge, Dorchester, Brookline, Haverhill, Boston Highlands, Quincy, Cambridgeport.
A luncheon at the Savoy Hotel marked a ceremonial send off for the American delegation to Europe as they seek support for the Chicago 1893 fair. Guests included Lincoln, Cross, Webster, Brice, Pender, Owen, New, and others. speeches stressed Anglo American cooperation and United States commitment to welcoming foreign exhibitors. Viscount Cross pledged cabinet backing and England’s full cooperation, with Gladstone sending an autograph note predicting industrial benefits from the Chicago exhibition.
Fred Merridge of Topsfield was badly hurt when F B Reed of Topsfield, charged earlier that day with defrauding Horace Sears, plowed into Merridge’s four horse team. Reed fled after a brutal beating and tried to borrow gear, signaling a possible plan to leave the state.
Royal Jackson Jr embezzled from Herman Reimers rubber dealer at 45 Arch Street for over a year and fled with 800 two months ago. He traveled to Montreal then New York, spent the money in fast living, was seen in Boston yesterday and arrested. He admitted guilt after claiming to be from Reimers.
Inspector Barry arrested Annie Miller for alleged larceny from a counter in the R. H. Stearns & Co. store. The purse and satchel valued at $14 belonged to Mrs. A L Hall of Belmont.
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