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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1890
Page
1
Exhibition displays a wide range of Hollings lamps with linen umbrella shades and Banquet Lamps at low prices. The ad touts the lamps as absolutely safe for country houses, claiming the brass construction cannot explode or ignite, unlike glass lamps often used in rural areas.
In a lively appraisal of modern athletics, a New England college president extols sport while noting fatigue and strain on body and mind. Geo Wright of Wright & Ditson recounts personal weariness and credits Paine's Celery Compound with restoring health, urging its use as a trusted household remedy.
Weather forecast from The Weather Washington June 6 notes rain for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and New England states with stationary temperatures and slight cooling in eastern Maine and eastern New York. Easterly winds prevail and signaling flags extend from Portland to Narragansett sections.
Secretary Blaine stated there is not a particle of truth in the San Diego despatch claiming Mexico asked the United States to send troops to San Diego to block an expedition against lower California. Mexican Minister Romero likewise said Mexico had not requested any action from the U S government regarding the filibustering effort hatched in San Diego.
Passengers on the steamer Caspian report fishermen at Sandy Point accuse French warships of taking in nets. A meeting at George's warns they will fire on any French vessels inside shore limits. Officials claim no French landing occurred and nets were simply ordered removed.
Memoir by St. Simon out of Quiver won the Oaks Stakes for three year old fillies at the Epsom summer meeting. Signorina and Ponza followed in second and third as seven starters contested the race. Romance won the Acorn Stakes with Gavotte second and Jessamy third.
The North German Gazette confirms that the Emperor will not interfere with Prince Bismarck as his utterances appear to be those of a private person. Chancellor Von Caprivi has issued a circular reflecting this position.
In London June 6 the Gladstonian motion on elective councils in the land purchase bill will be proposed by Mr Morley. Mr Goschen said the land purchase bill would proceed on Monday. The government plans autumn recess and new standing orders to resume unpassed bills next session. Parliament adjourns end of July to mid October.
The Pardoned Duke of Orleans arrived in Dover from Belgium to meet his father the Count of Paris and about forty friends who awaited him on the pier. He received a hearty reception as he ended the journey.
London wires report copper on the Metal Exchange rose 17s 6d amid news of a large operator’s failure in Rio Tinto shares and a general rise in copper mine shares. Bramingham reports the market became excited on receipt of a telegram.
Copper in Chile climbed about £2 from yesterday with cash bids at £56 and port quotes at £56 7s 6d.
A severe storm caused the worst flood in Orangeville and Brookville Ontario. The torrent swept away portions of the Canadian Pacific railway track several bridges and frame structures. Dam breaks at two mills in Mt Forest worsened losses while a cloud burst near Brookville destroyed buildings and six bridges interrupting railway service. Property damage in the township is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.
Report from Betarapr notes clashes between Servians and Arnauts at Pristina resulting in forty Servians killed and two hundred prisoners taken by Arnauts. Other items mention Hull timber carriers striking for higher wages, stalled African talks, good wool prospects in Australia, and Eiffel securing a concession for an elevated Paris road.
Republican Senators on the Senate finance committee worked through the day on tariff schedules including chemicals earthenware and glassware metals and woodenware. They kept secrecy but reportedly made several reductions and few increases over the McKinley bill aiming for a more consistent measure. They expect to finish next week while sugar and woolen lines remain under study and may keep free sugar with pressure to change duties.
A Wagner through sleeper from Louisville to Boston wrecked near English Kentucky at 4 pm. Eight wounded seriously, two likely to die. Notables include Colonel H C Hopaes and Mrs Hopaes, Hi. CO. Erperson, Brent Arnold, C R Brent, G Brgan, Joseph Blackwell, with injuries ranging from cuts to broken bones. Rail spread and the sleeper broke in two tumbling down a forty foot embankment. Several wounded moved to Louisville and Cincinnati for care.
The Caspian, arriving from Liverpool via St. John’s, reports spectacular icebergs along latitudes 50 18 N to 48 20 N and longitudes 42 10 W to 49 15 W. The sea was calm, passengers on deck, largest berg about a half mile long and sixty feet high, with hundreds of bergs seen over a 160 mile stretch near St. John’s.
Seven Belgian glass blowers detained on arrival in New York after suspected illegal work contract with Warwick Glass Company of New Jersey were ordered sent back to Belgium.
The late Reuben Noble leaves almost 130000 in property with about 90000 to relatives and 50000 to his wife. The remaining 40000 to 45000 is bequeathed for building and maintaining Noble Hospital for the poor in Westfield. The provision surprises townspeople but reflects Noble’s character.
The national executive silver committee adopted a resolution stating that if silver is not restored to money status, a national silver convention will be called. Farmers' Alliance and bi metallists would join with industrial groups to make silver a central campaign issue in next elections. No candidate for Congress or president should be supported unless in favor of restoration. The committee rejects bullion redemption.
Lawrence reports the sale of about 720 of 800 Merrimac Valley horse railroad shares to a Boston Newburyport syndicate for about 150 per share, with ties to a possible electric route linking Newburyport Haverhill and Lawrence. Springfield talks of buying Holyoke Street Railway, aiming at a Springfield Holyoke consolidation to create a continuous line.
The copy argues that education alone won t protect belongings and promotes buying a Camphor Chest. It claims common sense urges purchase today to guard clothing from moths feared to invade next week, asserting a chest lasts a lifetime and protects winter wear.
A vast new Southern enterprise unfolds in Sequatchie Valley near Chattanooga led by Logan H. Roots as president, with John H. Bryant treasurer and H. J. Kimball as general manager. Backed by the Anglo American Corporation of London with £1,000,000, the project centers on the town of Kimball beside Tennessee River coal and iron mines. Formal inauguration on the 11th and 12th will draw vast crowds with special trains from multiple cities and a long list of notable attendees and officials from across the Northeast and South.
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