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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1889
Page
1
Washindon reports a 24 hour forecast showing rain for Maine New Hampshire Vermont with cooler air and northerly winds along the coast. The rest of New England and eastern New York can expect rain or showers with slightly cooler temperatures and easterly winds.
At WattHAM on March 18 a dispute over placing women on finishing work at the American Watch Company was amicably resolved. A meeting with Treasurer Robbins drew about 100 workers led by W H Hill, and it was agreed finishers return to work while displaced workers are reassigned to other departments.
In the City column Justice Hynnen rejects Mr. O Briens liberty terms. Lawyer P J McGuire jailed for bail default. Joseph Cook advocates constitutional prohibition in a lecture. Dan Maguin尼斯 funeral set for tomorrow at 10. Special election on prohibitory amendment declared a legal holiday. Proposals include a new constitutional amendment and a bill to forbid city employment of aliens. Goodell investigation moves forward. Aldermen committee calls street, health, lamp, sewer, bridge, and East Boston ferries departments merged. J Edwin Jones named superintendent of streets.
Fire destroyed a four story brick building in Proria at Adams street housing Comstock and Avery causing about 150000 in losses with 75000 covered by insurance. Musgroves United States Hotel in Steubenville burned down with 20000 loss and 13000 insured. Brandon Vermont suffered a major blaze on W E Simmons three story block with four stores and Masonic Hall incurring 60000 loss. Individual stores and owners faced varied losses and partial insurance coverage with several businesses named including Thayer, Meacham, Crossman, Olmstead, Goodrich, Hudson, Morse, and St Pauls Lodge. Incendiary cause suspected in Brinceroft stable fire. Rogers silver plate works gutted in Merimee Conn. Fire crews extinguished a small basement lamp fire on Travers street with minimal damage.
A long list of ships arriving and departing across March dates shows vessels from Boston Liverpool New York and other ports. Goods and passengers span continents with ships such as Monarch Gloucester Duke of Westminster and City of Peking among many. Names of ports include Liverpool Boston New York Hull Glasgow Qingdao and Antwerp. The record reads like a traveler and cargo ledger with dates and routes detailing maritime movements. Continuous listings of ships from diverse origins to global destinations reflect busy international shipping patterns of the period.
The Pope granted audience to American pilgrims in the Throne Room in Rome. Bishops and lay members presented a richly bound address, and the Pope gave each pilgrim a silver medal. He blessed the eagle standard and urged support for a Palestinian hospice, while noting generous gifts to Washington University and prayers for St Peter's liberty.
Ex President Cleveland leaves New York with ex-Secretaries Vilas Bayard and Dickinson aboard train No 15 to Cuba aboard the Oriana. He will travel to Tampa and then to St Augustine with visits planned to Jacksonville and St. Augustine guests of H M Flagler and the sub tropical exposition.
Paris reports M. Michau named liquidator of the Comptoir d'Escompte and plans for a new Comptoir National d'Escompte with a leadership trio. A 140 million franc loan is anticipated with Bank of France priority, while assets from liquidation may not cover all funds. London markets end firmer after rumors and a late copper price near £88.
London March 18. Mr William O'Brien refuses conditional liberty from Presiding Justice Hannen insisting on unconditional release. He says he will not accept freedom if agitation is prohibited during the period of release.
San Francisco reports a Chilean decree blocks Chinese immigration while offering free passage to emigrants bound for Chile with board and lodging for 15 days on arrival. Bolivian-Chilean tensions flare over Antofagasta as Chile asserts control south of parallel 28 and broad coastal jurisdiction despite Bolivia’s objections.
Baltimore report quotes Dr John Van Ribber denying any mental ailment in Miss Mary Anderson. He says she is nervous from overwork and insomnia, weak from strain, and should rest. Her brother later claims reports of mental illness are false and that she is improving with dates canceled.
In Concorp New Hampshire March 18 reports say President Harrison will allocate federal patronage in the state to Gallinger stirring a dispute with Chandler. Gallinger, an early Harrison supporter, is expected to secure offices before June, impacting the upcoming senatorial contest. Chandler and his Monitor deny surrendered control, predicting patronage will reward loyalists and limit outsiders. The anticipated clash between Gallinger and Chandler promises a spirited political battle in Granite State circles.
Cincinnati directors plot consolidation led by Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton with Toledo St Louis Kansas City Wheeling and Fort Wayne Chicago lines. Inspectors map routes from Cincinnati to Toledo Indianapolis and St Louis, with bond plans to retire debt tied to Richmond Chicago. Interstate Commerce Commission hears export rate questions as inland tariffs remain contentious.
Fal River March 18. No change in the strike scene as manufacturers warn that many weavers must return to work to avert a month of disruption. The strikers' executive committee plans a mass meeting in the park tomorrow morning and will post pickets at mill gates to count returning workers. Only three aid applications have been received, all from families losing wages for rent. Tomorrow collectors will seek funds and appeal to the public for sympathy and aid.
Gloucester reports arrival of Nova Scotia fishermen in Boston led by Captains Caleb Hines William Lyons Malone Larkin Lennox. Hines to command Thomas F Bayard, Lyons for Starry Flag, Malone for Reporter, Larkin for Mabel Kenniston, Lennox for Ossipee. Captains hail from Argyle Pubnico and Sarrington.
A steamer was seen burning in the middle of the Sound near Mand at dusk. It appeared to be heading west and other steamers responded with assistance. No injuries reported and rescue efforts continued as ships closed in.
Washington March 18. James N Tyner born 1826 Brookville Indiana was assistant attorney general Post Office Department and served as Postmaster General under Grant. William Widgery Thomas Jr a Maine native long diplomat and author who led a Swedish colony in Maine and served as minister to Sweden and Norway. Samuel R Thayer Minneapolis lawyer nominated minister to the Netherlands. Mr Mitchell New Britain Connecticut patent attorney nominated commissioner of patents.
East Saginaw March 18. The Salt Trust moves toward nationwide consolidation of salt works, uniting Michigan and other eastern and Ohio producers. Michigan association members vote to join, plan to shut down loss making plants, regulate output by district, and raise prices gradually up to five cents a barrel, with a trust capital around 25 million dollars.
Washington March 18. The Iowa State Register despatch reprinted by the Washington Post portrays Colonel James S. Clarkson as driving a partisan overhaul of the postal service to favor Republicans. It forecasts mass replacements in 64,000 offices and the rail way mail service under Clarkson before civil service rules take full effect. The piece questions President Cleveland and Postmaster General Wanamaker for backing this plan and notes Quay’s political leverage in the background.
Washington March 18 Special Army orders note Second Lieutenant Laurence D Tyson Ninth Infantry relieved from duty at David's Island NY as a member of the general court martial Major Richard B Vickery surgeon appointed inspector on property at Hot Springs Arkansas with Captain Charles H Ingalls responsible Second Lieutenant Julius H Weber Signal Corps found incapacitated for active service granted indefinite leave First Lieutenant Frederick S Strong Fourth Artillery granted two months extension Ormand M Lisak Fourth Artillery Second Lieutenant Charles A Bennett Third Artillery and Second Lieutenant John B Bellinger Fifth Cavalry ordered before the board of ordnance officers at Frankford Arsenal Philadelphia April 2 for examination with a view to transfer to the ordnance department
Lawrence on March 18 indicates a single tax club may be formed soon. Leading advocates include Colonel John P. Sweeney and ex-City Solicitor William F. Moyes among other Lawrence lawyers, with the idea under consideration for some time.
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