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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
2
A promotional piece extols the cotton picker as a century leap in industry, claiming it will save eighty million dollars annually in harvest costs and revolutionize cotton farming. It notes the invention’s showcase at No. 31 Milk Street Boston with stock offered in $10 shares or larger lots.
Captain D H Stembridge of the Warren line steamer Ottoman died by his own action as the ship neared port from Liverpool. Witnesses note his low spirits since leaving England and a pistol heowned before sailing. Steward Owen, who found him, claims he knows more but is restrained by company orders. The case remains a mystery with varying reports from crew and officers.
At the first Massachusetts Yacht Club meeting of 1892 non resident members were elected Edward G. Chase James C. Mills E W Costello and L B Smith from Chicago San Francisco Tacoma and Brooklyn It was suggested a committee report on the advisability of meeting the club and other civic bodies to join a maritime celebration next August in Boston waters to commemorate Columbus voyage to the new world.
The Post details 12 public schools in Boston West End without adequate fire escapes or Dunn ladders. It describes narrow stairways, wooden attachments to furnaces, and a history of a past fire at the Sharp School. The piece also notes a stormy Washington House session about quorum and a busy Senate agenda on silver coinage and pure food bills.
The Conscript brings grim Trinity Bay dispatches from March. Sixteen seamen rescued at Heart's Content with two bodies recovered. eleven men still missing and thirteen dead so far. Of the dead are John and Lothias Penney, John Nurse, William Stockley, Isaac Butler, and others from English Harbor, Salmon Cove, and Ship Cove.
A Boston corner tour describes a slushy rain of melted snow and ice. Pedestrians dodge passing cars and street crews as rubber boots fare better than others. Crossings flood, roofs shed snow, and the city sun draws a large, bedraggled crowd in clear winter melt.
John L Sullivan challenges Charley Mitchell bluff or real match for an Olympic Club purse with a 5000 dollar side bet in New Orleans. Sullivan prefers Slavin as an opponent and mentions potential August or September dates. He also notes a possible future bout with Jackson if May brings no outcome.
A man identifying himself as Vanderburg rushed into Station 2 Cambridge and said his brother Effingham Vanderburg had become violently insane at 49 Jay Street armed with a revolver and knife and threatening to kill everyone. Officers found him in a lower room and he was confined to Worcester Asylum that night.
Paris March 4 The Deacon tragedy and scandal persist as Mrs Deacon shows marked disregard for public opinion. She remained three days in Rue Grenoble and Donati while ordering mourning goods for Abeilles memory and shopping hats. A portrait of the Cannes heroine hangs with Mme Meiba at Warstels studio amid crowd chatter.
New York March 4 The trial of Burton C Webster a book maker for the murder of broker Charles E Godwin at the Verecival flats last August closed this afternoon The jury reported at 9 30 tonight there was no chance of a verdict for some time and Judge Cowing adjourned court until tomorrow.
In Massachusetts Senate debate March 4 Raymond stated a consolidation agreement existed between Boston and Maine and Concord and Montreal. The Concord and Montreal executive committee released a statement denying any agreement or negotiations for consolidation with Boston and Maine, calling the prior statements unfounded and unauthorized.
A Vatican direct four column article in the Moniteur responds to recent attacks on Archbishop Ireland of St Paul. The Pope has shown great favor to Ireland during his Rome visit, and there are strong indications he may elevate Ireland to cardinal.
Safe on Appledore: The life-saving crew at Jerry's Point spotted distress signals from Duck Island. Three lobster fishermen stranded after their boats were sunk by heavy seas were rescued and brought to Appledore Island after days of exposure.
A money value equal to gold buys a case of one dozen bottles G. O. Taylor Reserve Whiskey. The ad offers a cash deal with postal note or money order and accepts Boston or New York funds. Remit to C. H. Graves & 80 Box 1639 Boston Mass as sole proprietors, and mention the paper.
Synacoss N Y March 4 Julia Marlowe the actress has been obliged to cancel her engagement in this city on account of illness.
Rochester reports a rumor of Oliver Perry escape that proved false as guards found him attempting to break out with a lead foil key. Authorities increased guards near his cell after the incident.
Evening concert features Tschaikowsky Hamlet Bruch and Schumann with Mme Camilla Urse soloist. Kneisel Quartet to perform at Union Hall Monday. Noted concern over Mme Amalie Joachim as future recitalist. several recitals scheduled at Steinert Hall and Mephanoon. Events include D Albert with Boston Symphony, Chickering Hall recital by Air Arthur Nikisch and Alexander Fiedeman, and Georg Henschel four recitals at the Meionaon with announced programs. Plus concert by New England Conservatory orchestra class at Tremont Temple and various chamber works by Schumann Liszt Wagner and Chaminade.
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