08 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1890
Page
1
We have leased the rear of adjoin ing store No 414 to enlarge our fur room and will offer bargains on Alaska Seal Garments Capes Muffs fur lined garments Boas etc All items are high quality and guaranteed to be authentic reductions valid until March 15 with guaranteed satisfaction and no exaggerated claims.
Six people died in a Lake Shore railway wreck on the Boston & Maine line at Burrillville. Among the dead is 23 year old Mrs J D Baucus who was married a week. Deacon John T Power of Pittsfield a Berkshire mill owner and church leader also perished. Coroner Tucker ordered a jury inquest as amputation and recoveries followed. A separate collision near Concord injured workers and blocked service while wrecking crews cleared the line.
A persuasive appeal warns readers that desires are facts and urges action to acquire a piano chair. The notice promises improvements to drawing room, studies, and peace of mind, noting twenty patterns are available but suggesting they may be ignored while cards keep arriving.
The funeral of Abraham Lincoln’s son was held quietly in London at 4:30 PM with only the minister, White McCormack, Captain Emory, and Ishan present. Mourners included royal letters from Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales as tributes arrive. Lincoln appears pale and shattered.
The fragmentary note references Sherman strong morals and a person or item titled King Vaporizer, with an uncertain claim that it will secure something. Limited readable context prevents a precise event or outcome.
After a conference with the Emperor, Herr Von Tisza signaled possible resignation over Cabinet disputes on the naturalization bill. Apponyi sought to suspend the sitting, Lisza urged continuation, and the debate moved to the militia bill. The Times Vienna notes Szilagyi's rise shifting policy and overthrow implications.
The Parnell Report item from London notes Louis Jennings Progressive Conservative for Stockport moves to add a condemnation of those who levied murder accusations against members based on forged letters. Support comes from Caine and Hanbury with Lord Randolph Churchill also backing it.
London March 7. SorreraAu by Dunlap's Cable News Company. The Oxford crew at Cookham practiced a mile in good form and made several sharp bursts from thirty six to forty strokes per minute on return. The Cambridge crew at Putney also had a very good session and betting shifted from 5 to 11 in favor of Cambridge.
A letter to the Pall Mall Gazette explains why Canon Liddon of St. Pauls Cathedral never became a bishop. During a Windsor sermon he addressed the Queen as madame prompting her anger and a royal order banning him from preaching there again. The incident dates to years ago during service at St Georges Chapel.
Breslav March 7 reports a meat famine in Upper Silesia with American pork barred and native meat scarce. Prices are extraordinary and workers cannot afford sausage. Government freight reductions fail to provide relief as conditions worsen.
A group of hungry citizens addressed the Bundesrath requesting repeal of the law prohibiting American pork imports. They argue for relief and access to affordable meat, citing hunger concerns and economic impact.
The Portuguese minister in London has failed in negotiations with Lord Salisbury over the African territorial dispute and will return to Lisbon immediately. In Lisbon the public mood is described as threatening.
In Hindon March 7 the Senate considered bills and passed public building measures. Dawes proposed a fur seal and sea otter preservation study in Alaska. Hoar sought to reorganize federal courts into a Circuit Appellate Court with limited appeals in admiralty. Blair faced delay on an educational bill amid a lengthy eight-day speech. Hale challenged the bill and cited shifting public opinion. The debate touched party pledges, press opinions, and regional attitudes as the session adjourned to continued discussion.
In Constantinople Turkish authorities move to summon a European conference to address Bulgarian and Armenian tensions seen as a prelude to Russian conflict. Separately in Rome Crispi seeks confidence in Italy's Red Sea policy. Garibaldi backs the vote. Crete reports extortion against Christians. Kutais suffers a deadly earthquake. Formosan troops desert due to pay arrears and reinforce rebels.
Marshal Walker and U S Attorney Parsons report timber seized from government lands in southern Alabama valued at about 3 million dollars. Four sawmills on lands were seized, plus logs and lumber, with work stopped at eight more mills. Logs were cut for mills down Florida rivers, allegedly by those employees.
A cave-in at 8 this morning in Plymouth Curry's Hill collapsed roof sections from an abandoned Washington colliery workings 450 feet below the surface. The shock settled the ground up to ten feet, wrecking William Kelly's house and damaging several others with minor injuries reported and fires quickly put out.
Bertha Whitman about thirty was found dead in her City Hall Square lodging after taking paris green. A note in her satchel addressed to Miss L Whitman Boston requests forgiveness and mentions a ticket and a ring. A second note expresses a hope for happier lives for her friends.
A large crowd attended the third day sale of trotters at the American Institute building in New York. G Valensin of Pleasanton California and the Pleasanton Stock Farm Company offered 45 head. Prices ranged up to 8000 dollars with notable purchases including Gold Leaf and Saccharine. Total proceeds for 25 Pleasanton horses amounted to 52115 dollars and 2084 dollars average. 20 Valensin horses brought 19520 dollars and 976 dollars average.
Mrs. Mary Patterson faced a life or death struggle when a stranger mob armed man burst into her kitchen and fired. She seized him by the throat and held on until he bled from the nose, then fled to neighbors as police were summoned. The attacker, Albert Jenssen, had escaped from a Michigan insane asylum.
A Boston syndicate has nearly completed the purchase of 1500 acres between Muncie Kansas and Mills Creek for 500000 dollars. They plan to build woollen mills and other factories along with an electric light plant on the property.
Cleveland March 7 wire mills nationwide will shut down for two weeks starting Monday to reduce the surplus of wire in the market. The move aims to balance supply with demand across manufacturers and industries relying on wire products.
Stephen Menard recounts the Feb. 26 collision off Shinnecock with the French steamer La Champagne. Eight sailors were saved aboard the La Champagne as wreckers seek full salvage. Belle Higgins lies stern first in port with bow gone and deck load being moved to Bath for repairs.
Providence March 7. The House tabling the appropriation bill due to funds for the State Home and School provokes a cash deadlock. The state has no money for running expenses since February 23 and weekly payments will hit tomorrow. Kent County Court seeks funds but the general treasurer refused. Over $600,000 tied up. no resolution likely before next week.
Washington reports forecast till 8 p.m. Saturday. For New England expect fair weather and warmer with westerly winds. For eastern New York expect fair weather and warmer with easterly winds.
A long list of ships arriving at and departing from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and European ports on March 7. Vessels from Bristol, Liverpool, Leith, Cienfuegos, Rotterdam, and other cities, with routes to New York, Liverpool, Bremen, Southampton, and Queenstown.
Pavia's Furniture Co located at 48 Canal Street on the south side near Boston and Maine Depot.
The Massachusetts Reform Club held a dinner at the Walker House where the topic Electoral Reform drew about seventy five gentlemen. Hon. David Dudley Field of New York spoke on honest government, ballot secrecy, and party driven elections, arguing for minority representation and stronger ballot reform to select capable candidates and engage all voters.
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