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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1889
Page
1
An early insistent ad mocks the saying Figures don’t lie and promotes curled hair mattresses as a necessary, comfortable sleep solution. It argues about the reliability of figures, then touts hair mattresses as lasting and affordable from eight to twenty five dollars, offering full disclosure of materials.
Johnstown Penn June 7 reports describe eight thousand men clearing debris along the Conemaugh valley amid fires and smoke. In rescue efforts, Arthur Kirk oversees river channel opening with dynamite while disinfectants scatter over wreckage and more bodies are feared awaiting recovery.
A woman tied to a drowning attempt improvised a self marked garment to identify her body if found. She believed she would be drowned and wrote her name in indelible ink on a piece of clothing.
Philadelphia June 7 A day express conductor John Barr recounts escaping a flood at Conemaugh station. He carried two children to safety as water surged, estimates at least twenty deaths among passengers, and describes engines sweeping through the rising torrent. Other passengers recount miraculous escapes and narrow survivals aboard the ruined parlor car.
A new steam power system claims to deliver quiet, safe, cost efficient portable power with no steam escape or cinders. Patented in the United States, it targets street cars and similar services. Inspect the Boston offices at 34 Broad Street. Edwin S. Thayer is treasurer.
Governor Bulkeley vetoes the secret ballot bill calling it radical and costly and likely to cause fraud and disenfranchisement. The House passed it 121 to 38 under a previous question. Brandegee protested the move and a reconsideration was moved, but the bill was tabled as the House adjourned to next Tuesday.
The New England Manufacturing Jewellers' Association met at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet for a clambake in Providence. Officers elected include President Edwin Lowe and vice-presidents Albert A. Bushee William W. Fisher and Orrin C. Devereux with Horace F. Carpenter as treasurer and John A. McCloy as secretary.
Ward Smith of her Majesty's warship Comus fled on the Halifax to Boston after embezzling a large sum from ship officers and men. He forged receipts for part of the money, and the British consul was notified to arrest him. he was taken into custody on arrival.
A compiled report notes numerous steamers arriving or sailing near Boston and European ports. Vessels include Manitoban from Glasgow and Bavarian from Liverpool arriving at Boston on June 7, with many other ships departing or reaching ports such as New York, Liverpool, Hull, and Gibraltar.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Burrows of Michigan, a Speaker candidate, warning Republicans that a slim margin threatens House action next autumn. He cites risks from quorum losses, potential filibusters, and the need for new rules to prevent paralysis and chaos in Washington.
The article warns that Washington faces a major setback as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal may be abandoned after flood damage. Directors meet on the 13th to decide rebuilding, with capital limits and canal loss threatening rail competition, higher freight rates, and disruption to about 100 canal towns dependent on canal commerce.
A handsome American whaling boat will honor King Mataafa of Samoa for his people’s aid to shipwrecked sailors in Apia harbor. Orders have been issued to Mare Island Navy Yard to start work immediately, with completion expected in six weeks. The vessel will be about nineteen feet long, clinker built, using finest woods and meticulous craftsmanship.
A Gainesville site where General Longstreet’s home burned is revealed to hold a rich gold deposit. Workers uncover gold within the ruins transforming loss into unexpected wealth for the former Confederate commander and his family as tales of latent riches spread through Georgia.
A mass meeting at Carrolton Hall Fall River backs Berkeley Mill workers in Rhode Island. Rev John Brown advocates sympathy for strikers and urges profit sharing as Bourne Mills consider reforms amid accusations of oppression and underpayment. Participants pledge aid and call for wider unity.
The last session of the Massachusetts Dental Society's semi annual convention was held yesterday forenoon. Members voted to refer the time and place of the next meeting to the executive committee for decision.
A massive blaze in Stattur Washington destroys Seattle’s business district spanning sixty four acres. Fire spread from a Front and Madison basement to engulf banks, telegraph offices, the Palace and Opera House saloons, Denny block, and Occidental Hotel. Losses are estimated up to 40 million with 7 million covered by 2.23 million in insurance. Boston capital interests including Puget Sound Improvement Co. face scrutiny as the city rebuilds.
The Paine Folding Bed is advertised as a compact space saver with multiple styles and sizes for apartments. A large heavy bevelled French plate mirror measures 4 ft by 6 ft, comparable to two Cheval Glasses, and the cabinet bed promises exacting detail and quality for restful sleep. A special catalogue of folding furniture with styles sizes and prices is available.
Steamer 3 and Hook and Ladder 8 extinguished a second story blaze at No 8 Asylum Street yesterday afternoon. Occupant Jacob Posen reported, with $150 damage. An alarm from Box 13 at 10:54 p.m. alerted to a fire in an ash barrel at 144 North Street causing no damage.
Dennis Carroll, eighty, who killed Thomas Donnelly in St. Ann's Market, died at St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary after being told by the warden he would be freed tomorrow. His pardon had been secured by influential friends after his long imprisonment.
The Lubeck arrives from Apia with May 28 news of a quiet Samoa. Mataafa recalls followers amid German warship rumors, about 3000 men expected at a single camp, while Tamasese holds 2000 at Atna. Rapid sails to Fiji. Nipsic and Alert proceed to Tutuila and then Auckland.
The civil service commission in Washington reports Roosevelt and Thompson canceled the Troy New York clerical and carrier exam and asked for a new date. President Lyman fixed June 15 as the follow up date but has no further details on the inquiry.
A distinct quake was felt across Fall River today with sensations reported in several areas over a three mile span. The tremor traveled from west to east-southeast and occurred around 10:08 a m. Initial thoughts blamed blasting before confirmation of an earthquake.
Weather forecast for June 7-8 indicates Maine New Hampshire eastern Massachusetts Rhode Island will be fair then showers by Saturday. Vermont western Massachusetts Connecticut and eastern New York expect rain with slightly warmer conditions and southwest winds.
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