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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1891
Page
1
Dr. Miner and the Rev. Hugh Montgomery of Woburn address a meeting of the Methodist Social Union to speak against the liquor traffic. The page notes also include a Citizens' Trade Association meeting and an annual Amateur Inter-club Bowling League gathering.
Shipping notices list vessels arriving or departing from Boston New York Liverpool and Antwerp with dates June 13 to June 15 including Pavonia Alfred Dumois Grimm Polynesian Lake Winnipeg Oregon Cephalonia Circe Umbria Missouri Gera Apollo Servia and more. The London dispatch notes the Chinese Emperor ordering protection for foreigners and punishment for rioters in Pekin following protests by foreign diplomats.
The funeral for Edward L. Alexander was held at First Parish Episcopal Church Malden Mass at 5 pm attended by Boston newspaper colleagues and friends. Clergy included Rev B L Fuller and Rev George Alexander Strong. Pallbearers from newspaper groups. Burial planned in Clinton Massachusetts.
On the Lake Erie Alliance and Southern railroad an engineer Edward Benitz and fireman James McSwigan fought aboard a moving passenger and freight train near Bergholz after McSwigan claimed he had won Julia Spieler’s hand. A brakeman intervened as the train sped at 25 mph.
In Baroum June 15 a boat with five Russian soldiers clashed with a twelve pirate boat. After the pirates fired killing four soldiers, the pirates fled as two survivors swam ashore to raise the alarm. A pursuit by a four man unit resulted in two more Russians killed and two wounded before the pirates again escaped. A Russian gunboat has since been sent after the pirate craft.
The Connecticut Senate met in Hartword June 15 at 1 pm and recessed to 2:30. Democrats caucused to discuss appropriation bills. Republican Senator Clark moved to pass House bill 156 to direct the comptroller on all state claims, but it was referred to State Expenditures. Senate adjourned to June 29 at 1:30.
Seville Schofield of Sevill Schofield Son Co assigns his interest to his son J Dobson Schofield for creditors. Judgments against the firm total around 41,000 dollars. He declines to discuss liabilities or assets until an appraisal of the firm’s assets is completed and hopes mills will not shut down.
A Rochester report states Ingham University, among Western New Yorks oldest women’s colleges, is 18 in debt and near foreclosure. Founded at Leroy over sixty years ago, its alumni nationwide may fund a rescue as mortgages loom unless funds are raised by weeks end.
Gay Tibbetts, seven year old son of George F. Tibbetts Jr of Fanmixaeton Dever New Hampshire, is reported drowned in the river this afternoon while bathing and is believed to have died from cramps.
Secretary Blaine remains away as President and Sir Julian Pauncefote push Behring Sea negotiations forward. The new proclamation imposes a close season with both governments approving the terms, while Britain agrees to share costs of enforcing the modus vivendi and potential admiralty actions against violators. Secretary Tracy oversees drafting arbitration terms focusing on exclusive sealing rights and US claims beyond Alaska’s territorial waters.
G W Simmons & Co Oak Hall Boston offers a wide bathers department with swimming tights suits shoes caps and towels. Price range covers ladies flannel from 2.50 to 4.50 men flannel 1.25 to 3.50 cotton 0.15 to 1.50 boys trunks 0.25 oil caps 0.25 to 0.35 cork sole shoes 0.65. Located 44 North Street.
London June 15 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach president of the Board of Trade warns Parliament may imitate a law excluding Russian Jews from England, harming Britain more than others. Odessa dispatches report Baptists and Strndists banished from the Caucasus with children to be educated in the Orthodox faith. The Times notes a pamphlet on the Jewish question ordered burned by czarist ministers.
June 15 reports two separate fires. The Clipper Machine Works in South Keene suffered a blaze destroying machinery and mowers with losses under 20000 partially insured, believed sparked by a passing locomotive. In Great Barrington an elderly couple perished when a house near the Egremont and Alford line burned after a lamp started the fire. the wife died after summoning her husband and the two were unable to escape.
A new lake and rail tariff from Boston to Minneapolis and St Paul drops first class freight to 85 cents, a 16 cent cut. The six class rates are 85 71 69 40 32 and 30 cents, while New York rates stay unchanged. The change is set to disrupt railroad pricing, especially on Northwest routes.
A loaded New England coal train crossed a spur trestle at Waterbury Brass Company's works when the rotten seven year old structure gave way. The engine and cars plunged fifteen feet into a gully. Engineer Ward Knickerbocker Fireman Timothy Leary Brakeman John McIntyre and Pat Gallagher were injured but expected to recover. The trestle was owned by the brass company.
Workmen removing a shed on the Perley Becks place in Contoocook New Hampshire found a skeleton. Indications of foul play included two skull fractures from a hammer and broken thigh bones. Pine residue suggested use of the weapon. Believed to be Calvin Becks, murdered by his brother Perley about ten years ago.
London June 15. Mr Smith moved in the House of Commons that for the rest of the session government measures take priority over all business. All bills would be dropped except the Irish land, education, factories, paper, and renewal of gold coinage bills. Labouchere protested the disruption of public business as other members criticized sacrificing private bills. Smith's motion passed.
The United States and Britain discuss arbitration on compensation for Behring Sea losses in 1886 87 and 89. Both favor Swiss arbitration. A joint commission may study North Pacific seal fishery regulations with U S figures Mendenhall and Dawson named as commissioners. The Pacific squadron details and expected tensions with American sealers are outlined.
The State Department released June 15 1891 correspondence on Behring Sea seal fisheries. Sir Julian Pauncefote's June 3 draft urged a modus vivendi prohibiting sealing until May 1892 with 7600 seals allowed for natives, consular access, and Russia’s assent required. Wharton replies propose adjusted limits and territorial scope for arbitration, noting consular functions cannot be exercised on the seal islands.
Our patrons are respectfully notified that our Store will days at 1 p.m.
Boston records a sweltering June day as thermometers hit 95 to 96 degrees. Crowds endure heat with shaved heads, straw hats, and egg phosphates at Thompson's Spa. The city awaits possible relief, noting a lack of rain and ongoing heat across the country.
The Western Reserve Historical Society will receive a deed to a 650 by 100 foot land parcel on Kelley's Island Lake Erie. The site sits on a famed limestone ledge with glacial grooves described as among the world’s most remarkable. The gift, from Kelsey Island & Transport Company, will serve as an educational rockface showing corinthian-like groove formations.
Lieutenant-Colonel J Frank Dalton postmaster of Salem and Mrs Dalton celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary at Lafayette street residence. Officers of the Second Corps of Cadets call and Cadet Band performs. Adjutant-General Samuel Dalton and Rev FE Butler attend amid post officers and Cadet corps guests.
Lisbon June 15 The Minister of the Interior Senhor Vaz is preparing a bill to prevent Portuguese emigration to America.
The ad proclaims the newest high maturity whiskey as the best value and highest price among rivals. It notes Elite Kentucky Whisky is sold in sealed bottles of about 4 or 1/6 gallon by leading druggists hotels and fancy grocers. It lists several Boston area retailers including A. D. Sheppard & Co Andrew J. Lovell A. P. Gilson W. F. Dey & Co Choate Drug & Chemical Company and others.
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