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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1889
Page
2
The text notes an aunt’ s plan to present Miss Caldwell to the Pope who blessed her generosity toward the university and promised aid for a private mass to which the ladies and bishop were invited. Bishop Keane will depart Rome on Wednesday.
An imposing service in the cathedral marked King Alexander's accession. Ex-King Milan and regents attended as ministers and diplomats observed the event. Flags adorned the city and illuminations followed a torchlight procession and a farewell audience with ex-King Milan.
In Constantinople on March 17 a mutiny rose among a Cossack unit attached to Atchinoff's expedition. The Russian consul failed to calm them and was threatened, then driven away. The unruly troops were moved to another ship bound for Ossa, with rumors that Atchinoff may be banished to the Caucasus.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Laguerre accuse M. Constans of doubtful dealings as former Lyons financial chief in 1882, calling him fraudulent. The uproar led to a formal censure of Laguerre while Constans denied the charges and questioned Laguerre’s fortune. The matter was dropped.
The body of Miss Helen Buttrick was recovered from the River Spree after she disappeared Wednesday. The Milford New Hampshire native had studied music in Boston and Wolfville and taught at Acadia Seminary before going abroad.
Reports from Lonon Vienna Hamburg Born Hanover Tanover Cairo Paris summarize social events and political tensions. The Russian imperial family backs Montenegro with rifles for Karagogevics, native uprisings threaten French lives in Kwang-si, German figures travel to Samoa, British Channel fleet arrives, Senoussi allies win at Sinan, and Tavande & Co. at Le Mans suspends with multi‑million francs liabilities.
In Montreal on March 17 the Catholic clergy and laity of Quebec pressed federal or provincial action to restore the Holy See's temporal power. Cardinal Taschereau forwarded a letter signed by archdioceses in Montreal and Ottawa and bishops from several cities. They protest perceived injustices against the Holy See and seek the pope's blessing for Canada’s faithful.
In Washington on March 17 Senator Chace resigns citing insufficient pay for a large cotton manufacturer. Debate grows over increasing Senate pay to 10,000 dollars a year while House members hesitate. support and opposition surface in secret sessions as senators stress the burden of living in Washington on fixed salaries.
Providence March 17 News spreads over Senator Chace's resignation with talk of candidates for the vacancy. Ex Governor Wetmore is named as a candidate backed by General Charles R Brayton who may influence the Republican Legislature. Chace's resignation will be presented to the General Assembly tomorrow and a reelection occurs in one week.
Sparcraf schooner Kate McKinnon with Captain Wilson brought thirty six provincial fishermen to Gloucester from Barrington Nova Scotia. The list names Captain Oscar Devine and Captain Joseph Devine of Barrington Port Latour and Barrington N S along with dozens of sailors, all examined by customs and cleared as seeking employment.
A Philadelphia despatch reports Miss Anderson will cancel all remaining engagements this season due to nervous prostration. Dr S Weir Mitchell orders rest for two months. her brother and physicians downplay insanity rumors while noting potential return to Europe for recuperation.
A March storm damaged Bradley's boardwalk in Asbury Park by about 30000 dollars. Lillegore's Ocean Grove pavilion twisted. Long Branch saw thirty feet of Ocean avenue washed away in front of the Howland Hotel. Monmouth Beach bulkheads of several residents torn out and cottages foundations washed. Highland Beach railroad track torn up for nearly a mile and station area buried under sand. Estimated total loss around 50 thousand dollars.
The Farmers' Review compiles winter wheat belt reports showing overall fair to good conditions with regional variation. Ohio and Indiana show substantial damage from freezing and Hessian fly, while Michigan Wisconsin report mostly good with some drought and winter kill damage. Kentucky Missouri and Kansas vary, with general state averages around 87 to 95 percent and notable drought, winter kill, and Hessian fly impacts.
Amelia Carde, 30, singer, died of lung hemorrhage at No 36 First Street where she worked. The hall operated illegally with women serving drinks. Carde was consumptive and collapsed while singing. proprietor Rudolph Stein allegedly refused medical help. Police noted a coroner’s certificate, prompting an inquiry into the certificate’s procurement.
John C. New of Indianapolis likely to accept London consul-general post with pay cited at 15000 to 20000 a year. Blaine hints a pick exists. New may prefer London to minister. Other names discussed include Tibbits Liverpool post and Harold Sewall for Samoa. Bates and Sewall viewed favorably for Berlin commission role. Sewall may join Berlin if appointed. Hyatt of Connecticut near exit. Huston has backing to push Indiana seat.
A midnight blaze devastated Hereford on the York turnpike as a high wind spread flames from D J Yost cabinet shop to Yost store and A J Carmen tin shop, with many nearby dwellings burned. Three hours later firefighters claimed the blaze but not before injuries and heavy losses.
Stockholders of Bufford's Sons Lithographic Co meet to form a committee with Francis H. Raymond Charles S. Lincoln and Harry G. Bixby to investigate affairs and confer with creditors. Insolvencies include John G. Stedman Lowell owing about 13000, Great China & East India Tea Co Cambridge liabilities around 2425, Brayton & Harrison New Bedford seeking 20 cent on the dollar, Marr Bros. Purchase Street insolvent, Methudy & Meyer St Louis assigned for creditors, and Lind say Co Laconia offering 83 percent on dollar with liabilities 12000 and assets 4000, refused by creditors.
Henry E Hadly aged 56 was found dead in bed at 11 Cobb Street yesterday morning at about 12 45 the time given for discovery. No foul play is suspected and a coroner's report is expected.
Law yer Peter J. McGuire was arrested by Boston officers on alleged embezzlement and obtaining a signature under false pretences. Bail efforts were unsuccessful. A leading Democrat and Malden Democratic city committee chairman, he has long been a district court counsel and a frequent state convention delegate.
Heavy weekend winds in Somerville tore down electric light poles and breached wires touching telephone and telegraph lines. Fire damaged chief engineer Hopkins home and others, burning out the repeaters and disabling the fire and police alarms until repairs can be made.
Francis M. Piper a shoe lacing studs manufacturer died by cutting his throat at 449 Essex Street after insomnia treatment. Police captured five burglars in John F Sullivan saloon Thomas Flynn Roach Clements Callahan and Hyde. Congressman Lodge spoke at Nahant town meeting where the old board was reelected and allocations included 1000 for wharf repairs and 500 for educational fund. Swampscott elected local officials and license yeas were 30 nays 275.
Stoneham officials held a hearing on charges that police notified liquor sellers of raids. Publisher Whittier promised a retraction next week for a false story. The writer was a former selectman facing libel suits.
The funeral of Joseph F. Dearborn was held this afternoon with private services at his home and public rites at the Unitarian Church conducted by Rev. Henry C. Delone of Medford. Many prominent legal and business men attended from Boston.
A Saturday night high tide wrecked the down track of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad near the Narrow Gauge Hotel. Atlantic Avenue from Winthrop Junction to Beachmont was flooded stopping travel. Electric light poles were washed away and the new Revere Electric roadbed suffered heavy damage. The Ocean Spray bulkhead loosened and gravel washed from the rear.
Salem Irish groups marked St Patrick's Day with a mass meeting at Mechanic Hall presided by Rev J J Gray of St James Church. Rev W H Ramsey spoke on The Present Aspect of the Irish Question as sixteen-voice choir led by Joseph F Quinn performed Irish airs.
Boston reports 198 deaths last week with 41 from diphtheria. Acting Superintendent Quimby consolidates two sewer departments and suspends 41 workers to curb costs. Roxbury Electric Light Company appeals gas commission ruling on street wire permits south of East and West Chester parks. hearing adjourned to next Saturday. Judi-Perotti concert seats go on sale at Music Hall for Wednesday the 27th. Massachusetts Society for University Education of Women meets at Boston University. Alice Stone Blackwell discusses Women in Fiction.
News from New York and London lists arrivals of steamers and schooners from Havre Glasgow London and Boston with several vessels sailing for Avonmouth Hull St John P R and Baracoa including Etruria Nevada Bavarian and Norseman. A Highland gale near the coast intensifies with 50 mph winds and a lingering blizzard, while a Sea Fox explosion at Equinima kills the captain and crew. Luce sails tomorrow to command the bark home from St Paul de Loanne.
The popular comedian Dan Maguin nis died at 1 45 this morning at his sister s residence No 19 Edgewood street He was born January 24 1834 in the North End His career ranged from machine shop apprentice to stage performer across Boston and Akron He joined the Boston Theatre company in 1871 and played many notable parts including the Major in Kit and Gravedigger in Hamlet He was married twice most recently to Emma Smiley and left a young son ill at the time His death followed a general debility with liver heart and nervous ailments, reflecting a long career marked by reliability and Irish wit.
For twenty four hours the weather bulletin predicts rain in New England and eastern New York with clearing later in Connecticut and southern New York. Warmer temperatures and northeasterly winds are expected along the Massachusetts and Maine coasts. Northeast storm signals are shown at Narragansett, Wood's Hall, and New Haven to Eastport.
Amesbury announces a weeklong Grand Spring Opening and Exhibition to showcase its carriage industry. The board of trade reports extensive advertising, hotel and transport arrangements, and potential new industries joining the town.
The piece outlines Amesbury recovery after the April 5 1888 conflagration that destroyed eight carriage factories. It cites $523000 in losses with $261700 insured and praises New England Yankee resilience amid renewed industry.
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