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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1891
Page
1
In September 1891 the Tremont street business announces a major sale to fund moving stock as upper floors are taken. Six weeks to two months for renovations, large dirt disruption, no exchanges or returns on sale items. Marked-down goods, only a few fixed-price exceptions, promising strong values like the prior move.
Ex-Senator Blair of New Hampshire weighing the 1892 political field at the Arlington on the third party movement. He predicts free coinage of silver likely in the next Republican platform and questions how far the old parties will yield to farmer demands, urging concrete reforms and education before any third party advances.
In St Paul, Archbishop Ireland denounces foreign meddling as reports of redistricting by national lines unfold. He predicts growing indignation among Catholics and Protestants and warns of possible Vatican influence. He cites German and Canadian interests shaping sees in the United States and urges vigilance to defend American rights.
Shreve, Crump & Low announces the completion of its new building and extends a cordial invitation to patrons to visit and view the facilities.
Morning news notes the death of former Rhode Island governor Henry Lippitt at age renders a brief obituary item. The page also lists various political, legal, and social items including church federation talk and Behring Sea bill debate.
New York June 5 Steamers Jersey City Bristol Yurinuri Baracea of F Dimock sail for Avonmouth Kingston Josie Reeves Martha’s Vineyard etc. Cleared ships Mineola Evans Bristol Ruskin Kent Shanghai Wisconsin Worrall for Liverpool Bremen Halley Baker Bahia Alps Legg Trinidad Snevia Bauer Hamburg etc reporting arrivals and departures across ports.
A special dispatch reports the Indianapolis and Louisville fast train encountered a tornado near Crothersville as it crossed the track. The engine and cars swayed and passengers panicked while engineer Lehman Bush fought to stop the speeding train, which barely avoided wrecking after piercing the cloud.
Norris Piano and Diamond Co have moved to a new larger showroom at 110 Court Street. They have leased the entire building and disposed of old stock at auction, planning a fresh and complete assortment opening soon.
Directors of Union Theological Seminary affirm Dr Charles A Briggs remains a professor for the coming year rejecting the General Assembly veto as unlawful. Only one director opposed, a near unanimous vote upholding the transfer rights and delaying broader questions to a conference committee due later.
Dedham and surrounding towns search for August Langner in the Emerson murder case with Langner believed hidden in woodlands near Dedham Island. Police plan a large daytime and night search. a guard blocks Vine Rock bridge to prevent escape toward Boston. two suspects remain at large, with Langner anticipated to be captured within days.
A Gloucester committee report split with six members backing exoneration of ex City Solicitor William A Pew Jr over overpayments, while a minority led by Councilman Ireland sustained the charges. Alderman Donahue’s motion to substitute reports passed 4 to 3 amid an applauding audience.
A list of steamers arriving or departing in early June. Vessels include Wieland from Hamburg and Havre arriving at New York June 5, Bothia and Britannic from Liverpool arriving June 6, Canadian from Glasgow at Philadelphia June 6, Loiderer from Boston at London June 6, Mongolian from Liverpool near Cape Race June 4 bound for Montreal, Carthagenian from Baltimore at Liverpool June 4, Mondego from Chatham NJ at Glasgow June 5, Montevidean near Officially Islands June Bb, Friesland from New York for Antwerp off the Lizard June 4, Sorrento New York for Antwerp, Gailla from New York at Liverpool June 6 9 pm, Umbria from New York at Liverpool June 6, Maracaibo from Curacao.
Brockton reports a major blaze at Murray Hall on East Elm Street with complete destruction feared. Ownership by Mrs. Abbe H. Packard and $20,000 value. losses include McCann Bros. and Reynolds properties, with $5,000 insurance on McCann and $10,000 on the building. A fireman injured by falling slate. By 2:10 a.m. the fire is under control, but the block is wrecked and total damage rises to about $25,000, largely insured.
Dartmouth announces its June commencement programme with events from June 21 through June 25. Highlights include the baccalaureate sermon by President Bartlett, prize speaking, graduating exercises for the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Chandler School of Science, Phi Beta Kappa meeting, alumni events, Y M C A dedication, a commencement concert and a trustees reception.
Philadelphia June 6 mayor announces a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of Gideon W Marsh president of the Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia. Marsh is a fugitive from justice having forfeited his bail bond of twenty thousand dollars in U S Court.
The text states that a blend of animal milk with grain-based elements used for tissue repair heat generation is best for infants instead of pure animal milk. Mellin's Food, prepared as directed, provides this recommended mixture.
Dr Chauncey M Depew spoke at Pike's Opera House during Cincinnati University commencement exercises on June 6. He praised multiple colleges, contrasted American and European higher education, and urged giving to colleges as a safeguard against anarchy, ending with Garfield’s life example.
This week in the United States 233 failures occurred, down from 234 last week and 176 a year ago. The year’s total since January 1 reaches 6272, versus 4042 last year. Canada reports 11 failures this week, down from 26 last week and 27 a year ago, with a total since January 11 at 889 compared with 807 last year.
Danbury jailor John T. Alexander identified the dead man near Fish Wire Bridge as Charles Clancey alias Bridgeport Dick of Bridgeport. Suspect Michael McCoy faces inquest questions. witnesses point to his guilt though he denies delivering the fatal blow. Police seek three missing associates and press for tomorrow's inquest session.
London reports the Behring Sea bill passed its first reading in the House of Lords. In the Commons, Conservative Mr Alexander Stavely Hill opposed the clause granting the US 7500 seals to the islanders during the close season and moved to add “if Canada consents.” Government leader Mr William Henry Smith rebutted, noting Canada’s prior assent, leading Hill to withdraw the amendment as the bill neared approval. Irish MPs urged restraint to avoid delaying the third reading.
The Vermont Farmers League at Montpelier adopts resolutions opposing class legislation and urging Congress to enact a graded income tax. They demand economy in government, sound currency, universal compulsory schooling, free voting with a fair count, and the Australian voting system. They call for strict limits on monopolies, fair railroad rates, anti adulteration of food, liquor restrictions, and limits on alien land ownership and immigration of criminals and paupers.
Leading druggists hotels and grocers offer Eklete Ken Tucky Whisme yw from The Hetherston Importing Co. Sealed bottles contain about 14 or 116 gallon. Sold by Jos. T.ROWN & Co. 604 Washington St Seaver & Co. 14 Maverick Sq East Boston A. D. Marcy 453 Blue Hill Ave Tighe & Burke 65 Beacon St and other merchants.
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