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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1889
Page
2
Blain e stood in the Capitol processional view with Senators Aldrich Allison and Hale and their ladies. The Indiana Republicans showed strong presence to accompany the soon to be inaugurated leader.
Washington March 4 The Pension building court lights up with Beck and Marine Band music as thousands of guests tour the grand interior. The central two story Japanese pagoda dominates the space around a silent fountain while laurel garlands, flags, and portraits of Harrison and Morton adorn the galleries.
A grand reception hall dazzles with three roof canopies and a thirty foot three masted Ship of State built from thousands of fresh flowers. President Harrison and Mrs Harrison arrive, greeted by Gen McCammon and Col Britton, while Vice President Morton and party follow.
Mr Blaine attended with his daughter Marguerite who wore white satin with lace trimmings and diamonds.
The Journal of Commerce and Tribune praise President Harrison's address for bold foreign and domestic allusions and nonpartisan tone. The Times finds little impressive, while the Herald calls it an honest readable state paper. London papers note sober tone and a future policy concord.
President Cleveland worked late and resumed early with the cabinet, signing key measures including the interstate commerce bill and several appropriation bills. After approval of three minor measures, he returned to the White House with Col Lamont and Secretary Fairchild, followed by Mrs. Cleveland.
Portland elected Melcher as mayor with 3626 votes over Wilson 2244 and Burrowes 158. Rochester extension favored 38240 to 2276. City council split: Republicans lead common council 38 to 17 with Ward 2 contested. Other cities report Republican mayoral wins in Lewiston Avusurn Gardiner Rockland and Saco while Waterville and Exisworth note party successes and incumbents.
Fire on March 5 at the Columbia Market House at Broad street and Columbia avenue destroys ground floor shops and second floor lodge rooms. Bush's livery stable beside the market also burns. Estimated loss about 100000 dollars with multiple adjoining properties affected. A separate note from Lynn on March 4 records a blowpipe break near a boiler at Valpey Anthony's shoe factory triggering a box alarm.
A fire burned through Charles McConnell’s junk shop at 289 Causeway Street last night around 11 30 injuring little, caused about 200 dollars in damage. George M Winslow owns the building. An alarm came from Box 4. Earlier a small blaze at William Butler’s Grocery 35 Charter Street was extinguished by Officer Cadigan at Boothby around 6 46. A 12 18 alarm from Box 416 was declared needless.
At eight yesterday evening a carriage with Miss Miner and Miss Simpson of Brookline collided with a fruit team on Commonwealth Avenue. The carriage was badly damaged and the ladies suffered cuts from broken glass.
Stockholders representing over 16,000,000 shares met in Chicago for a special meeting and voted to raise the capital stock to 25,000,000 dollars, with the board of directors authorized to issue the new shares at their discretion.
Despatches discuss Pigott papers with Madrid embassy as evidence from a detective to be given to the Parnell commission. The Freeman's Journal reports letters from Lord Salisbury Baron Stalbridge the Duke of Argyll and the Earl of Derby among Pigott documents with Derby funding to unmask the Parnellites.
In London on March 4 it is reported 2000 guests will attend a dinner for Mr Parnell with Earl Spencer likely to preside. Also Mr Robert Gent Davis resigns from Parliament representing Kennington division of Lambeth as a Conservative. Dunur notes Gladstone may move a refusal to vote supply in the House, an act seen as impeachment of the ministry.
About twenty five employees of Lapham Bros lumber workers faced a near fatal collapse when the old saw and planing mill fell as a new building rises nearby. The north wall gave way during machinery removal and the structure crashed with a loud report. Fire brigades freed the buried workers and one man suffered broken legs.
Mayor Hart vetoed city council resolutions accepting Dr James W Bartletts Berlin bronze drinking fountain for the Public Garden. He calls it insignificant while aldermen praise its design, eight feet high, Berlin origin, booted foot spouting water, placed along Arlington Street between statue and rockery with $500 city work estimated.
The New York Tribune previews a satire on realism featuring a tank scene with real water a suspension bridge shore and a tugboat on stage. A real street sweeper a letter box a street car collision and a subway explosion are planned with live authorities and even a real arson scene ending in a theatre fire and pocket picking.
The will of James L. Flood dated 1887 is filed in the county clerk's office. It values the estate at 4.2 million dollars with half going to his wife and half split between his daughter Cora Jane Flood and son James L. Flood. Before death he transferred large stocks to his family.
Inspectors McCausland and Fire Marshal Whitcomb arrested James P. Nolan in connection with February arson at the Gaston schoolhouse and Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston.
At a Fall River executive committee meeting the Weavers Union unanimously decided to strike if advance wages are not granted before Monday March 11. A mass meeting is scheduled for Friday evening.
At Young's Hotel the annual reunion of A Republican Institution drew fifty of its fifty nine members. Officers elected include President George L. Clark and treasurer William Parkman. Speeches honored President Harrison and Massachusetts while poems and reminiscences marked the seventy year history of the club.
The Thomson Electric Welding Company demonstrated three welding machines at Malden Electric Light Works station. Iron and steel, copper and iron, copper and brass, and cast iron joints were shown as perfect. Lead pipe welding and related forging features were explained under H A Royce's supervision, with a two inch iron pipe welded in 1 15 and a 1 1/2 inch bar in 2 minutes.
Mayor Hart and public institutions directors visited the South Boston house of correction and found inmates quiet and at work. Deputy Master G. S. Christie was removed by Captain Berry, with three officials resigning. Officials cite charges of intoxication against Berry, but supporters defend his competence amid alleged conspiracy by under officers seeking Christie’s replacement.
Waverley writes in defense of smoking the cigarette arguing it is mild, harmless, and enjoyable when used rationally. He questions anti cigarette arguments, notes the harm of other tobaccos, and laments youth access to cigarettes. He asserts boys can use the cigarette without harm and mocks broader tobacco bans.
For twenty four hours forecasts show Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with fair weather then light rain on Tuesday with stationary temperatures and variable winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York to see rain with stationary temperatures and high northeasterly winds. Cautionary signals issued at New York City Sandy Hook New Haven New London Boston and Portland. Storm signals at Narragansett Wood's Hall and Newport sections.
The People's Entertain ment Society in Boston offers five cent concerts and other acts for residents with limited means. The group operates Hanover Street, North Margin Street, and Foresters Hall venues with refreshment rooms offering coffee or milk and sandwiches for a penny. The society plans expansion to South Boston Roxbury South End and the Cove district based on donations.
A letter argues against private pew ownership in churches condemning exclusivity as sacrilege. The writer cites historical practice, cites Episcopal Boston as example and cites St. James to condemn class distinctions in worship. The author favors universal access and parent-child seating without paid privileges.
The Steel Plate Calendar from Ray the men’s outfitter features a corner Washington and West streets display window with a detailed calendar and a shaded illustration of two children, showcasing high quality shading and workmanship.
Lyman B. Smith of L. B. Smith & Co. screw makers at 30 Hanover Street Chelsea vanished after sealing debts with chattel and third mortgages. He left Boston Thursdays duties, collected accounts, then disappeared with funds. Family says he was in financial trouble and possibly mentally troubled by business pressures.
The New England Association of Chi Psi alumni held an opening meeting and dinner at the Thorndike with guests from Hamilton Middlebury Amherst Bowdoin Harvard Brown Wesleyan Boston Minnesota Michigan. Officers were elected and next year’s meeting set for Boston on March 4 1890. Also noted were dinners at Eutaw Club Young's and other hotel gatherings with many attendees listed by name and hometown.
Obituaries report the death of Lewis Josselyn at 84 in Tyson Vermont with a history as clerk of the Massachusetts Senate and House, editor of the Lynn Bay State, and Boston council member. Also noted are Susan M. McCrate’s death at the United States Hotel and Christopher Whitney of Westboro passing at 61, with details on his business, family, and the Whitney House funeral arrangements.
The New York World comments on the names Blaine, Windom, Proctor, Wanamaker, Tracy, Noble, Miller, and Rusk. It asks if removing Blaine leaves any cabinet member in sympathy with the people or known to be aligned with them.
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