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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1891
Page
2
Senior Day exercises closed after the ivy oration by the Lampoon Board president and a class ode by Sewall C. Brackett. The oration satirized college life and praised Harvard discipline as rain held off and guests dispersed from the Yard after the day’s events.
The 1891 class day featured major spreads in Hemenway Gymnasium and Holworthy with a grand Tree display. Despite poor weather, ceremonies included the tree attack for flowers, class cheers, and large gatherings at Beck Hall and 24 25 Quincy Street, with crowds moving to indoor venues as rain increased.
Philadelphia Mayor Stuart was formally asked by the Pennsylvania Attorney General to turn over 622,013 owed to the state. The funds are alleged to have been collected by ex-City treasurer Bardsley and embezzled.
Premier Abbott announced no new legislation will be introduced in Parliament and that the policy of Sir John Macdonald will be continued.
London reports indicate Parliament will be prorogued August 6, with the government and opposition planning swift dissolution for early next summer. The education bill faces a strong Radicals’ push for local ratepayer control, while Liberal support is expected to accelerate main principles.
Hydrographic Office reports two giant Atlantic gyres with opposite rotations. Mariners' drift bottles in six languages yielded data on currents and routes, showing regular, surprising patterns from Florida to Scotland and Africa, with a record 3640 mile voyage in 268 days.
Two weeks after Johnstown flood anniversary and over 2000 lives lost, damage suits are planned against the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, owners of the dammed reservoir that caused the disaster. The club includes Pittsburgh and Allegheny City iron and steel magnates. W. D. Moore is retained for the plaintiffs. An indictment attempt was blocked in Cambria County.
Calcutta reports sixty earthquake shocks across the province yesterday, causing numerous buildings to be destroyed and widespread damage observed. Authorities assess the tremors as severe with ongoing aftershocks feared.
The Record of Fires notes a Regent street gallery destroyed by fire and early reports of a wax works exhibition on fire. Ratcliffe highway rag store adjoining Midland Hall Night Shelter for Homeless Poor saw a panic as 800 to 4000 inmates escaped with little attire. Hav erhill reported a two story dwelling damaged by fire on Lawrane street. A box alarm in South Boston cited a chimney fire with minimal damage. An Arch place blaze caused $10 damage. Brookline woodshed fire at Hon John W. Candlers stable caused minor damage from coals in an ash barrel.
Sir Morell Mackenzie, a noted British physician, files for 10000 damages in New York through Simon Sterne for unauthorized use of his name on a proprietary medicine by Soaen Mineral Springs Co and Eisner Mendelson Co of Barclay Street. A temporary injunction was granted to restrain use pending a Tuesday hearing to decide on a permanent injunction. The complaint argues such use harms his professional standing and ethics.
About fifty Perkins Institute alumni from South Boston gathered at the Hotel Thorndike for a dinner and annual meeting. C. F. Frayes presided and W. D. Perry was toastmaster. The Investigating Committee reported expansion of blind work and satisfactory results as graduates spoke on the field and its opportunities.
The article outlines the initial phase of the Organization of the Federal Boards, detailing preparatory meetings, key participants, and anticipated procedures. It highlights the roles of major organizers and the expected timeline for establishing governance structures and decision making.
Rio de Janeiro June 19 Government decree directs that for the collection of customs duties the rate of exchange shall be 20d on the dollar. The move aims to standardize payments and simplify revenue calculations amid shifting market values.
The Trotting Register Company wraps up a stock sale to John H. Wallace. Wallace will sell his 887 shares for 130 a share totaling 115,310 with 50,310 paid in cash and 65,000 due by April 23, 1892 secured by a promissory note from the American Trotting Register Association. Montreal merchants announce liquidation by John McLean & Co. with substantial bank interest and liabilities pegged around 125,000 for English creditors.
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