24 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1889
Page
1
Brewster & Co announces a mail phaeton in near new condition, used very little, offered at a substantial discount off original price. J T Smith & Co lists 2170 to 2178 Washington Street as the point of sale.
Victoria Our public notice notes J. T. Smith & Co. offers a Queen pattern item described as used at about half the price of new and previously advertised as 3 percent.
Listings from J. T. Smith & Co. advertise cart and coach items at low prices. Descriptions mention light builds, good repair statuses, and multiple models including light extension and carryall by Kimball. Street address 2170 to 218 Washington Street appears.
Used wagonette passenger seat from a single season of use offered by J T Smith and Company. Bargain price available to buyers seeking a ready to install seating option for light transport needs. Limited stock.
Fremont reports Mrs Hayes in worse condition tonight as prayers rise in local churches and sympathy telegraphs flow in from across the country. Cleveland dispatch notes doctors left the Hayes home reporting greater stupor and continued weakness with no nourishment since Friday.
Washington reports forecast through 8 p m Monday. For New England and eastern New York expect fair weather and warmer temperatures with westerly winds that become variable.
Boston area weather data from Opsexaven's Orrick via SIGNAL Service. June 23 1889 reports barometer 80.22 inches thermometer 76 max mean 65 daily dew point 55 humidity 70.5 percent and zero total precipitation. wind direction west velocity light, cloudless conditions.
For twenty four hours ending June 23 1889 at 8 p m, 75th meridian time.
A June 23 report from New York states yellow fever suspect Dr Duncan at Swinburne Island was able to sit up today, indicating a moment of improved condition amid ongoing quarantine measures.
Dorchester marks the 250th anniversary of its first public school amid city events. Bishop Clark preaches at St Pauls. Adams Academy declamation contest in Quincy. Fourth of July regatta program in Boston. political notes and labor meetings noted. A building collapse in South Boston killed two children. derelict bark Ottawa brought to port. Brackett Walker ticket in Middlesex Club push. elms on Boylston Street urged to be spared. state committee planning a September to October convention. Brackett conference set for next Thursday. Timson named assistant custodian of the Post Office building confirmed.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and spouses from diverse locations including Halifax, West Point, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Washington DC, London, Boston, Chicago, and more. The text resembles a society guest or attendee roll with many pairings and several towns, with some titles and initials indicating residences and affiliations.
Officer Keene arrested Timothy Casey last evening for knocking down Randall D. Gaider, who is described as deaf and dumb, and robbing him of a silver watch valued at fifteen dollars. Casey has prior arrests for a similar offense.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph says Austria's foreign policy stays aligned with allies and aims for peaceful European development amid rising armaments. He notes Servia regency after Milan's move, pledges friendly ties, and plans to use special credits to strengthen the army.
London June 23 Mr Timothy Harrington MP and Lord Mayor of Dublin Thomas Sexton will testify this week before the Parnell commission. Davitt delays testimony till defence closes as Sir Charles Russell seeks permission for an address. Davitt will claim government employees planned outrages and aided their carry out. McDermott of Hamburg offers to reveal government agent intrigues. Parnell resists treating with McDermott. Times counsel will recall Parnell and reexamine LeCaron. Asquith to deliver closing defence speech.
Shanghai dispatch reports Russia occupying Deer Island in Corea as a coaling and naval station. A man‑of‑war anchors there and entry or exit requires admiral’s permit, giving Russia a strategic advantage over England.
Rome instructs Archbishop Feehan to take measures against Clan na Gael after a report to the Vatican. The pope empowers him with authority through Cardinal Simeoni to oppose the group in church matters.
County Treasurer Howe posted notices that taxes will be collected July 8 but many properties are missing and notices torn down amid public outrage. Officials report flood death toll above 10,000 with medical and relief operations ongoing.
The Pine River Agency in Oak June 23 reports a favorable shift in Indian sentiment since Friday with about fifty signing the bill yesterday. Major Warner and General Crook remain working there while Governor Foster heads to Santee agency. It is now known a Red Cloud led bloc had formed to oppose the bill before commissioners arrived, explaining reluctance to discuss it.
Maritime notices list vessels arriving at and sailing from Boston New York Liverpool London and other ports. Entries note ship names origins like Samana Bay Baracoa Havre Montreal and Galveston with dates June 21 22 23 24 28 and related ports.
George Brooks alleges sighting three men with a trunk near Carlson cottage but others dispute his story including a woman named Mrs. Jennie E. Fletcher who calls the tale a lie. An additional arrest, plumber Michael Walsh, connected to Winnipeg suspect Martin Burke, is noted as Burke reportedly traveled from Chicago to Joliet. A libel suit seeks 19 500 damages over a wax figure linked to the case, and a request for certified Cronin inquest evidence is filed. Cooney capture reports vary with a Frankfort dispatch contradicting the identification.
Newport Rhode Island June 28 The fortieth annual convention of the American Medical Association opens with nearly 100 exhibitors of medical instruments preparations and appliances. A large exhibits building near the Ocean House houses over a quarter million dollars in expected displays. The program includes welcomes addresses excursions and concerts through Friday with notable speakers from Penn Maryland Cincinnati and Rhode Island medical societies.
Reports from Tucson Ali Portland and Omaai detail destructive fires. Quijoton mining camp burned with losses estimated at 50 000 to 75 000. Vancouver Washington fire threatens four blocks with near 70 000 loss. Asa Clement farm at Dracut suffered house and barn fire with two horses lost and eight thousand dollars insured. Clark grain elevator at Papeilion burned with about 20 000 in damages.
At 8 15 pm a lace curtain in Gustave Nelsons 216 Harrison Ave house caught fire from a gas jet. Pro tective 1 extinguished it and a kerosene lamp blast at Mrs Hatchs 1 Pine St. Damages under 15 dollars. Insurance on Heyer Bros stock and furniture totals 53 191 47 across multiple insurers. A rear 14 Colony St tire caused 15 dollars damage. An unoccupied 20 South May St fire prompted a still alarm. Officer Wright extinguished it. Damage trim z.
Enoch Townshend of Saco completed a Boston to Portland bicycle trip. He started seven miles west of Boston at 5 AM and reached Portland by 8 PM, then rode a horse back to Saco in good condition.
Lancaster Penn June 23 General Simon Cameron remains alive with condition practically unchanged from yesterday. Doctors say he may survive several days more, though his strength is very weak due to nourishment shortage.
Miss Mary Hughes aged about 22 and daughter of George Hughes at Scaexectapy New York committed suicide by hanging this afternoon. Local reports say she suffered fits of melancholia and was described as a pretty young woman.
Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire hosts a festive commencement week with President Bartlett returning from California to a hearty student welcome. He delivered a baccalaureate sermon using Proverbs to exalt a life of light, conscience, and noble character, stressing the enduring value of moral progress and posthumous influence. Later, Professor Francis Brown of Union Theological Seminary spoke on Modern Archeology and Old Testament ideas to the Y M C A.
President Dwight of Yale preaches a baccalaureate sermon from Saint John stressing the growth from youthful intellectual self confidence to mature discipline. He urges graduates to seek future work with faith in life’s mysterious promise and to apply learned truths to their forthcoming service.
An old advertisement touts a bookcase for ten cents with dimensions and shelf specs. It notes height about five feet with five shelves plus a top shelf, adjustable spacing, and room for roughly 180 books. Buyers are asked to send ten cents for a catalogue of 300 engravings.
Yale University lists senior class appointments highlighting athletes in football boating and track among many scholars. Valedictory address to be given by McQuaid with dozens of named recipients for philosophical orations and dissertations across cities from Detroit to New Haven and New York.
Miss Taschereau niece of Cardinal Taschereau and daughter of Judge Taschereau elopes with English ticket office worker Beard. They marry in a Church of England ceremony before parents learn of the union. Judge Taschereau plans to annul claiming nonage. The scandal shocks local society.
During a communion service at St Casimir s Roman Catholic Church sixty girls in white veils carried tapers. A veil caught fire triggering a panic as people fled through doors and windows until a bystander extinguished the flames.
President and Mrs Harrison join Dr Scott and Postmaster General Wanamaker at Beadle Presbyterian Church in Cape May New Jersey. The couple dined with General Sewell in the afternoon and Wanamaker visited church and Sunday schools. They plan to return to Washington Monday. Mrs Harrison’s toga has improved since arriving.
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