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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1891

Page

2

Irish deputation welcomed on New York visit from Parnell followers

James J. O Kelly John O Connor W H K Redmond and Henry Harrison arrived in New York to rally Irish support and raise funds for an independent Irish party led by Charles Stewart Parnell. The delegation received a welcoming address praising Irish nationhood and urging unity against English influence while pledging to seek a strong American backing and about 200000 dollars in funds over two to three months.

New York James J. O'Kelly John O’connor W. H. K. Redmond Henry Harrison Mr. Parnell John E. Moore Michael Breslin Charles Stewart Parnell Eader America Yee Ireland Gladstonian England Friends of Ireland Messrs O’kelly Redmond Harrison Parnell Hoffman House Great Britain O’connor Dillon O’brien Irish Party O’conner New Tipperary Cooper Institute St. Paul

Letter to the editor on Fourth Avenue Tunnel lighting safety

A reader challenges testimony on tunnel lighting arguing that reliance on white electric light over colored signal lamps shows unfitness for supervising work. The letter notes Hoosac Tunnel smoke control, coke locomotive use, and raises concerns about steam heating safety valves in rail cars, questioning Clarke and road engineers' confidence in safety systems.

Fourth Avenue Tunnel Chauncey M. Depew New York Central Hoosac Charles P. Clarke New York & New Haven New Haven Railroad Company Mr. Clarke Clarke

Magoun Details Kidder Peabody Role In Sugar Trust Reorg

New York March 15 The New York Senate Committee pressed its probe into the Sugar Trust with C T Magoun of Kidder Peabody acting as reorganizer testifying that all action occurred in New York and stressing the plan created a legal basis for the trust. He described the American Sugar Refining Company formation with 50 million dollars capital and the conveyance of plants and books in exchange for stock certificates.

New York New York Senate C. T. Magoun Kidder, Peabody & Co American Sugar Refining Company New Jersey Magoun Jersey City Central Trust Company Benjamin Mitchell Arnold Verrinder

Emperor William Renews Firm Passport Policy

In Berlin on March 15 the Emperor received a delegation from the Alsace Lorraine Parliament. He said he was gratified by their loyalty but unable to relax passport rules. He expressed hope frontier intercourse could be eased once the ties binding Alsace Lorraine to Germany are indissoluble.

Berlin Alsace-Lorraine Alsace- Lorraine Germany

Weather outlook for New England and parts of New York

Weather forecast from Washington at 8 p m indicates fair conditions for New England and Eastern New York with light snow in Vermont and Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut. Warmer temperatures expected with southerly winds through Monday evening.

Washington New England New York Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Boston Albany Buffalo Bismarck Cheyenne el Paso Clear East Helena Mont Marquette Mich New Orleans Portland Clear Ashingtonu Fair Washington, N.C

Post's Forecast and Synopsys in New England Weather

Northern New England sees cloudy skies with light rain or snow and a warming night ahead as easterly winds shift southward. Southern New England remains mostly cloudy with local rains, followed by warmer southerly winds turning westerly. A unsettled nationwide pattern includes two low area storms over the Eastern lakes and Northwest. Nantucket reports .20 inches of precipitation.

POST New England St. Lawrence Embryo United States South Atlantic Gulf States Nantucket

Question of Justice Stephen's Fitness for Duty

From the London Truth, a call to decide promptly on Mr Justice Stephen's ability to continue duties. Though Sir James Stephen is esteemed, the article argues the case of his mental health involves vast public interests and cannot be delayed any longer.

Justice Stephen London Smith Lord Halsbury James Stephen

Labor and capital clash at Concord training school protest

A large gathering of the Amal gamated Building Trades Council met at Pythian Hall to oppose the Concord Reformatory training school. Members named a committee from each union to coordinate with the Plumbers' Union and push Governor on stopping the program. The Central Trades and Labor Union also discussed by laws and labor hours reform, with resolutions praising President R. J. Anslow and endorsing McEttrick’s bill for twelve hour days for Boston firemen. A parade of meetings followed across unions with calls for action on youth training, hours, and public works consolidation.

Amalgamated Building Trades Council Pythian Hall Concord Reformatory Connealy Plumbers’ Union Massachusetts Reformatory Thomas O’toole Building Laborers’ Union No W. H. Gardner Stairbuilders Union J. R. Stevens Steam Fitters’ Union Eugene Sullivan Marbie Polisher’s ‘Union Tl. Towne Carpenters’ Union Cambridge P. J. Walsh Stone Mason’s Union L. Bosworth T. J. Sheehan The Roofers’ Union John H. Barry Marble Cutters’ Union W. J. McCarthy Painters and Decorators Michael C. Sullivan Building Laborers Union No George Rathmell Amalgamated Carpenters’ Union W. J. Kelly F. F. Muldowney Plumbers’ Unions Master Builders’ Association Central Trades and Labor Union Type Hall Frank McCarthy J. J. Crowley M. F. O’brien J. J. Murphy H. Wiener Railroaden’s Union Franklin Piano Polishers and Varnishers’ Union Clothing Operatives’ Protective Union Wood Carvers’ Association Foster Native Committee McEttrick Boston Mc Ettrick Ani Cloak Makers’ Union Eliot Street Messrs. Barondess New York Blatchford Hall Park Provoyees Knights of Labor Chickering Hall Washington and Northampton Streets Board of Public Works State House Messrs. Mellen Cause of Labor Knights of Labor of Massachusetts Messrs J. Padden J. F. Hart Thomas Calnr Park Department Carpenters’ District Council Worcester Harry Lloyd D. Shields Union 138 Hugh McKay J. Calhoun Well Morial Hall David Taylor D. W. P. Bliss M. L. Babcock Carl Kede

All of the Girls Will Be Called Out To Morrow

Newark march 15 a committee of Clark thread mill girls met in secret and decided to call all the girls out Tuesday evening at a general meeting of the workers to discuss a shutdown and possible strike actions coordinated by the group in the Newark mills.

Newark N. J Clark Thread Mills

Spring suggestions warn against cold and chills

The notice advises keeping warm attire, avoiding sudden temperature drops, and using whiskey to prevent colds. It claims only Daoffy’s whiskey is scientifically endorsed and warns of health risks from neglecting winter clothing. It also mentions a mill closure risk if female workers strike and reports a local cooperative grocery failing after spinners’ action.

Daoffy Matt

Circular Attacks Haverhill Skeffington Rift in Labor Dispute

A protest circular from a State Executive Board condemns Skeffington and ties the Chick Bros. shoe cutters strike to a broader fight between the Knights of Labor and the International Boot and Shoe Workers' Union. It accuses Skeffington of trying to embroil unions in internecine war and notes Cincinnati divisions.

Lynn Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Union Knights of Labor Chick Bros Haverhill National Trade Assembly Organizations of Labor International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union District Assembly 216 International Union Skeffington Knights of Abor International 216 Assembly Cincinnati

Action on the Manager's Refusal to Accept a Proposition

The Lynn Central Labor Union endorses the Lynn Typographical Union's strike against the Lynn Press over a wage and work terms proposal. They demand resumption of March 7 workers, keep current price list, nine hour days, 35 cent overtime, and a six month term. They condemn the Press manager and call for labor support and advertising boycott. The Typographical Union plans further action to be reviewed at a union meeting.

Lynn Central Labor Union Vicinity Ign Alrady Lynn Typographical Union Executive Committee

Weavers Strike Over New Price List in Providence

The Wanskuk weavers again struck work yesterday after a Friday posting of a new price list. A Friday meeting voted not to accept the wage scale. Owners plan to close the mill to overhaul machinery and will restart with new help.

Providence R. 1

Grip fever and new diseases in a modern age

Onvalescent argues that new disease names mask old illnesses and questions why furnace heated homes and modern travel would not create novel microbes. He speculates about bacteria differing from ancestral ailments and critiques evolving Breeds in livestock as a metaphor for health changes caused by modern life.

Post

Scientific Education of Gardeners at Massachusetts Society

At a Massachusetts Horticultural Society meeting Charles L. Allen of Floral Park NY read on scientific education for gardeners. He denounced demands for commissions on purchases, urged education ahead of times, emphasized change as natural, beauty and order as keys, and stated a neat garden reflects well on a manager and value lies in beauty.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Charles L. Allen Floral Park New York

False to His Trust in Bridgeport Estate Theft

Harmon D. King, administrator for the late Ebenezer M. French, fled Bridgeport with a large portion of the estate funds. Formerly with Marsh, Merwin & Lemmon, he was trusted, but before leaving he converted estate money to cash. He has been away several days. last heard from New York.

Bridgeport Conn Harmon D. King Ebenezer M. French King Marsh, Merwin & Lemmon New

New Orleans Mob Continues Protest Against U S Government

In a Washington protest, Italian officials urge action after mob violence in New Orleans yesterday. Baron de Fava condemns local inaction while Secretary Blaine vows to report to the President. Italian consul Corte sought protection for Italians. three killed men possibly Italian. Officials dispute nativity status of the victims and voters.

Washington United States New Orleans Baron de Fava Marquis di Rudini Blaine Sig. Corte Corte Killen

Jurors Punished by Business Allies After Hennessey Case

New Orleans, March 15. The jury, criticized for the Hennessey case, faced strong reprisals. Seligman the foreman, a jeweler and Stock Exchange member, was expelled by the exchange and by the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club and Harmony Club. His firm confirms his exit. Levandias, a juror with Southern Pacific, faced clerks threatening to quit unless he left.

New Orleans Seligman The Stock Exchange Hennessey J. M. Seligman Harmony Club H. Seligman Levandias Southern Pacific Railway

Impassioned Voline Address at Italian Meeting in Chicago

An Italian meeting in Chicago condemns yesterday’s New Orleans killings. Dr Voline presides and urges prompt U S government reparation in the name of justice and humanity. Similar speeches follow amid cheers as Italians call for redress and warn of potential reprisals.

Dr. Voline Chicago Curiaco New Orleans Volline United States Kansas City Kanas City Jerome Fedissi Italy America New York

Murder of Hennessey shocks New Orleans police

New Orleans police superintendent David C. Hennessey was shot on Girod Street near Basin between 11 and 12 o'clock on October 15, 1890. He suffered six wounds from shotgun and pistol fire and died the next morning after being taken to Charity Hospital. Witnesses heard him whisper the name Dagos as the assailants.

New Orleans David C. Hennessey Girod Street Basin Bagin Street Lafayette Charity Hospital

Entertaining the Wrong Man Senator Dubois Tale

A humorous tale recounts Idaho’s ex congressman Fred Dubois being welcomed to Hailey Hot Springs after his election to the U S Senate. A local hotel proprietor organized a brass band carriage Japanese lanterns and a staged welcome costing about 500 dollars in champagne and festivities.

Fred Dubois Idaho Hailey Hot Springs Hailey Mr. Dubois

Wayland and his life as Brown University president

A.B.Crocker & Co reviews James O Murray’s biography of Francis Wayland noting his conservative Baptist stance, fruitful Brown presidency from 1826 to 1849, and the biographer’s balanced portrayal. It contrasts Wayland’s influence with Arnold of Rugby and mentions other contemporary theological works by Phelps and Thomas, ending with brief notes on The Crystal Button and its social reform themes.

Francis Wayland Brown University New England Wayland New School England John Hales Eton Meen Wee Princeton College Murray Brown Arnold Rugby America James O. Murray Boston Houghton, Mifflin & Co Can Religious Leaders Bellamy Thomas Chauncey Thomas Yoore Houghton Ieectione *Miaflina Co

Epochs of American History introduces The Colonies volume

A notice of the new Epochs of American History series edited by Albert Bushnell Hart. The Colonies 1492 1750 by Reuben Gold Thwaites emphasizes chief points over full detail, focusing on the foundations of the colonies, the pre revolutionary causes, and the role of geography.

Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard University Colonies Reuben Gold Thwaites State Historical Society of Wisconsin United States New York Longmans, Green & Co Boston Little, Brown & Co

Prof Phelps Note Book Review Highlights Liberal Theologian Voice

A review of Prof Phelps late volume My Note Book notes vigorous sober thought within orthodox limits. It praises his liberal expressions and vivacity. Essays cover Fragmentary Studies in Theology sermons preparation pulpits and religious life types.

Phelps Dr. Phelps

Barbaric taste shocks New England tourists at cemetery tops

A group of New England travelers encountering peculiar gravestones with age-dial designs meets a stone cutter. He explains the tops are patented and shipped from Connecticut while the base is local, noting demand is rising as collectors seek the dialed monuments.

New England Connecticut

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