02 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1892
Page
1
In the custom department at 32 to 44 North Street, the store offers ready-made indigo dyed imported English blue and black serge suits sold for $9.87. New season India Pattoo suits resembling English serge or Scotch homespun are priced at $30 with gray, pearl, and brown shades. All sizes available and orders are being taken.
The piece argues that prominent politicians push for Secretary of State Blaine while pursuing personal power. It defends Blaine’s honor, rejects plots to renominate him, and explains his declared refusal, citing physical strain and overwhelming requests if he were to run.
The article argues James G. Blaine is wary of political boomlets and place-hunters surrounding his 1884 bid. It notes the risk of a national clash if Harrison seeks patronage deals and praises Blaine for avoiding actions that could taint his reputation or integrity.
At a Boston Merchants Association meeting directors endorsed a petition for a Department of Trade and Commerce. Letters praised reciprocity with Mexico from M Romero Senator Dawes John F Andrew and Sherman Hoar. James G Blaine acknowledged receipt and noted the subject is under consideration.
Deputy Sheriff S A Martin, carried to sea aboard the Carrie A Bucknam to seize a 16 year old, returns home aboard the Sea Spray. Captain Stubbs initially refused surrender, a warrant forced the hand, and the vessel sailed toward Cuba before the sheriff’s rescue near Quoddy Roads. The affair raises questions of authority and may lead to action against the captain.
News of the Cleveland family's arrival at Gray Gables stirs Buzzard's Bay as mist delays the yacht, with preparations in progress, servants at the ready, and locals praising Mrs Cleveland for her down to earth demeanor and approachable image during the welcome season at Gray Gables.
Ben J. Worman, son of Dr. J. H. Worman of Outing Magazine, returned to Harvard from a long convalescence after a pistol misfire at a friend's Albany home. The loaded old navy revolver, a Civil War relic, fired while he examined it, but he is reported in the best spirits and rapidly regaining strength. Harvard officials and friends show warm interest in his recovery.
Mr H S Shurtleff, superintendent of outdoor poor, explains the new law shifting licensing and supervision of infant boarding places to the outdoor poor department. A license form is adopted and each application goes to the board. Families will be limited to two infants, with rare increases for good care, no crowded homes, and no advertising to solicit infants. The reform begins today.
A syndicate buys the Lawrence Daily American, with a stock company to form. Major Merrill will retire as proprietor and editor on July 1. The sale price reportedly exceeds $80,000. Purchasers include William S. Jowett of Pemberton Bank and City Clerk William T. Kimball. The American had run prosperously for over thirty years.
Albert Cheever aged 63 jumped from a third story window at 62 Causeway Street at 8:13 last night. He died en route to Massachusetts General Hospital after being taken in a Division 8 patrol wagon. He had no fixed abode and was said to have acted oddly, suspected of temporary insanity. His body lies at North Grove Street morgue.
W R Whitney of Boston Mass was recently accused of immorality and tried behind closed doors in Berlin. He was today honorably acquitted.
Morse announces he will seek renomination to avoid a district fight. He notes his health has improved from earlier illness and mentions potential rivals Ex-Governor Ames Thomas Lord Sanford Harris as contenders, but says running again would avert controversy.
George Fleming vice-president of City Passenger Railway Company W B Alline civil engineer James Denny director John T Ensminger and about seventy employees were arrested after a 300 man crew began laying track on Walnut street. Bail posted and work briefly continued amidst a crowd. Judge Simonton ordered a court opinion and suspends work until then. City Council to meet seeking injunctions and potential transfer of suit to rival Citizens' Railway.
A sudden heat wave hits with no warning as thermometers climb to 88 degrees. Soda sellers profit while straw hat dealers smile. People wear winter flannels in the heat, gasping as the day becomes the hottest of the year. a cooler wave is forecast tonight.
Washington bulletin reports warm and fair conditions today with south winds for New England and eastern New York. Tonight clouds build with local rains and possible thunderstorms, followed by cooler conditions on Friday.
The thermometer in Warterbury Vermont recorded 95 degrees in the shade on June 1 marking an unusually hot day for the area and prompting concerns for outdoor activities and health precautions.
A massive blaze in Ullanow Galicia gutted about two hundred houses leaving two people burned and the town scarred. Firefighters battled flames through the day as homes burned and the community assessed damage.
The Boston Post offers free swan-boat rides for poor children from the North End and other crowded quarters. On Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4, the Post will sponsor the sail in Public Garden swan boats as a fairyland outing with blooms, breezes, and view of the lake.
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