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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1892
Page
2
An essay extols small investments in inventions and cites Angus Campbell's cotton-picking machine as a new opportunity. It notes 9,000,000 bales to pick annually and argues hand-picking costs exceed 100 million dollars while the machine could cost under 20 million, offering widespread savings. Readers are urged to call at 31 Milk Street, Boston.
New York reports ex-President Cleveland refutes a Telegram claim that he wrote a letter declining the Democratic nomination. He says no such letter was written and questions why papers publish the rumor. He notes Mrs. Cleveland never interferes in his political matters.
Boston, March 14 1892. The West End railroad electrician and repair workers send a personal letter to President Henry M. Whitney accusing foremen of punishing union organizers. The committee threatens public exposure if Whitney refuses a hearing and urges recognition of the union to avert further conflict and restore public trust.
Spurgeon Leary aged 25 of 414 Washington Street Brighton was working on a new building yesterday afternoon at 2 15 on Rockland Street when he fell twenty feet to the ground. He suffered severe bruises to his back and sides and was attended by Dr Haynes before being taken home by his employer Burton E Woodbury.
The Democratic caucuses to select delegates to the State convention appear likely to be held Friday evening of next week in Chicago area venues. Names of participating precincts or officials are not specified in the readable text.
The House quarreled over a Massachusetts cities hymn and a reading of biblical lines in a heated speech tied to silver coinage. Democrats accused the speaker of partisan showmanship while Walker defended his printed remarks as within House rules. The session adjourned after adjourning and calendar business, with notices on Indian appropriations and a Sherman statue bill in the Senate.
A Boston based advertises a cash offer for a case of one dozen bottles G. O. Taylor Reserve Whiskey. The note accepts postal notes, post office money orders, or New York funds, claiming guaranteed quality and satisfaction for physicians and connoisseurs. Remit to C. H. Graves & Sons, Box 1639, Boston, Mass. Please mention this paper.
Regular readers are invited to secure engravings by collecting a coupon printed on the second page each day with a different date. Thirty coupons total, each dated, will entitle the holder to a copy of the engraving.
Washington dispatch from Minister Beale in Teheran states recent political disturbances in Iran have ceased and foreign safety is now assured. This confirms improved conditions for expatriates and aligns with official assessment of the region.
Charles J. Van Depoele, Belgian born inventor who first adapted electricity to mining lighting and electric railways, dies at 502 Essex Street Lynn after a four month illness. He built early dynamos, lit Forepaughs circus and Detroit Opera House, founded a Chicago firm, and later joined Thomson Houston Electric Company. His rail and drilling motors used direct pulsating currents and required no commutation.
A Warrham city committee, meeting at City Hall, reports no new evidence in the South Street matter. The Aldermen may receive two reports at Monday's session amid expected charges of crookedness against street commissioners and a renewed call for investigation. The city awaits the outcome with keen interest.
Secretary Blaine and Secretary Foster were absent from the cabinet meeting. Secretary Elkins stayed for the session amid expected matters of importance. The President may seek advisers’ opinions on actions following his March 8 note to Lord Salisbury, to which no State Department reply has been received. The cabinet met for over two hours.
A fire at a butcher shop on the Lillie ridge road Brompton this morning killed four people and left another fatally injured. The blaze broke out in the shop and all victims perished or died shortly after admission to hospital.
A storefront advertises a full line of bottled goods offered at the lowest wholesale price. The message emphasizes wide stock and aggressive pricing to attract retailers seeking bulk purchases.
The Board of Gas Commissioners continues the investigation of the Boston and Bay State gas companies, with a report due in a week. Officials promise a concise document covering all obtainable material within thirty days. Senatorial and house actions follow on coal sales, liquor license refunds, and educational duties.
The 16 year old son of Rev W Walker Jubb of Central Congregational Church disappeared yesterday morning from his home in Forl River. He had recent medical treatment in New York and his health was fragile. Police in surrounding towns have descriptions. He was later found tonight at Cole's Hotel in Warren after being seen in Swansea.
Fire at Liggett Meyer Company tobacco factories in St. Louis destroyed the plants this morning. Loss estimated at 845,900 with 430,000 insured. The mills employed about 1500 workers.
In late March ships from various ports report origins and destinations across the Atlantic. Vessels include Coila from St Pierre, Mia. Karlsruhe from Bremen. Sedgemore from Liverpool. Rhynland from Antwerp. Nevada from Liverpool. Dominion from Bristol. Ottoman from Boston to Liverpool. Didam from New York to Rotterdam. Wisconsin from New York to Liverpool. Werra from Genoa to New York. Umbria sails from New York to Liverpool, reported near Brow Head at 6 p.m. on March 18.
Washington on March 18 reports the Treasury Department rescinded an earlier order suspending duties on coffee sugar tea molasses and hides from Venezuela Haiti and Colombia. Imports shipped before March 15 enter free. those shipped on or after march 15 face McKinley law duties.
In Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs Richard Melrose and three daughters aged 15 and 17 died after drinking arsenic tainted coffee. The mother and David remain ill while Rob ert Melrose, the young son, is also sick and under arrest as investigators weigh whether he poisoned the family.
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