21 Mar 1889
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
1
A claim that a new frost proof warm car safely transports fruit and produce in cold weather without artificial heat. It promises no risk of overheating or freezing and at least 50 percent higher earnings than any prior freight car. One unit ran since January 1 and earned $150 net so far.
Thomas H Blizzard was arrested last evening for breaking and entering Morris Schwartzberg store at 100 Cambridge street and stealing $20 worth of goods on July 30 1887 The Italian steamer Plata from the Mediterranean is detained at quarantine in New York with the ship’s surgeon ill with smallpox
Fall River lettered appeal from the Weavers' Union calls for public sympathy and funds to sustain a wage protest after the State arbitration board failed to secure concessions. The strike, begun March 11, involves over 9000 workers amid a capital labor clash. collectors will seek aid across New England.
Ottawa March 20 After a two hours debate the House of Commons passed Kirkpatrick's bill allowing foreign vessels to aid ships disabled or wrecked in Canadian inland waters Charlton's reciprocity amendment on Great Lakes towing was defeated yeas 56 nays 108 Minister Sir Hector Lanzevin was the only minister voting for the amendment
Walter E Jackson also known as Edward Brown was arrested for stealing clothing and jewelry valued at 125 from Mrs. A L Sanborn who rented him a room at 61 Indiana Place. The incident occurred yesterday and involved a lodging house theft case.
A delegation of Irish Americans led by General James O Beirne met President Harrison and Secretary Blaine to urge a man sympathetic to American institutions for the England post. Harrison warned any nominee would face English social life, while Blaine welcomed Kilkenny born Dow and urged rallying Irish Republicans.
Washington notes Frederik D. Grant aged 39 named minister to Austria Hungary. He served early in life with General Grant, left the army in 1876, married Ida Honore, and has two children. John Chalfant New of Indiana, 58, nominated consul-general to London, former State official, banker, and newspaper owner, with wife and children.
In Clarixston West Virginia March 20 Republicans in the Legislature reportedly agreed after a canvass to refuse Governor Wilson s call for an extra session on grounds he is not the lawful governor. Democrats fear the move could trigger arrest threats as sergeant at arms may be sent to compel attendance. George H Daniels named general passenger agent of the New York Central.
A blue book on Samoan affairs published in London reveals 356 despatches from 1885 to 1889 showing England’s cordial accord with the United States. It notes England refused Germany’s request for cooperation until U S views were known and cites Salisbury’s Jan 29 complaint about Germany.
The store promotes a new puzzle named Town Craze in the Sporting Goods Department for fifteen cents. Inquiries note that mail orders require full postage, five cents, and that patrons in person pay only fifteen cents. The article highlights the game of driving pigs with time scores and mentions related sporting goods including baseball uniforms and gymnasium attire.
G. W. Simmons & Co. announces relocation from 82 North Street to 44 North Street Boston. Local business circles note the move as a strategic office site shift within the city commerce scene.
Curr Kern, Wyco March 20 Mat Zimmerman the young cowboy desperado captured in Utah Monday has been delivered to Nebraska authorities and awaits identification and execution of the death sentence. He and Courtney Belmont raided Hitchcock county ranches seven years ago stealing ponies and killed Sheriff Woods and others before Belmont was killed and Zimmerman captured. After three trials and repeated Supreme Court reversals Zimmerman gained bail via a clever maneuver four years ago and disappeared until recapture. The case now again faces final decision with strong prospects of hanging.
New York March 20 The Erwin Davis collection sale at Chickering Hall drew a large crowd. A Boston buyer snapped Kastien Lepage Joan of Arc for 23400 dollars, the highest price in the sale which grossed 208315 dollars that night and 248960 overall for 148 paintings. Other top prices included Troyons Pasturage in Normandy at 17500 and Delacroix The Lion t Hunt at 11800. The Newfoundland lobster factory men reportedly plan to repel French interference on the French shore.
Paris notes claim the capital fixed at 40 million francs with potential doubling and discuss a possible judicial liquidation to stop bankruptcy. Reports mention appointing M de Normandie as president, a 125 franc instalment in rentes, and one new share for four old shares.
Massive crowd outside the lower House of the Hungarian Diet jeered Prime Minister Tisza with shouts to resign. A duel-suspected quarrel between Polonyi and Kroitsik followed. A shooting by Liberal Rohonczy prompted a privilege committee reference.
Professor Gerhardt of Berlin, famed for links to Emperor William's illness, dined in London tonight hosted by Sir Andrew Clarke. Twenty leading London doctors attended with about 200 guests at the reception following the meal. Gerhardt received a warm welcome from his fellow physicians.
Maprio March 20 report says Senor Moret of the interior replies to a question that the government has no knowledge of any scheme to sell Cuba to the United States. He declared that there was no such plan.
The fragment asserts that there is not enough money in the world to buy a portion of Spanish territory and that Spaniards would defend their soil if necessary. It reflects a nationalist stance without specific people or events.
In a letter to his electors Chamberlain argues the government should show readiness to propose a substitute for Gladstone's rejected Irish bills. He suggests a large final land purchase measure with cross party consent could ease enacting a Liberal local government reform for Ireland. He states the issue will be discussed at the upcoming Easter conference.
Second day of the Derby hunt meeting in London saw Tonans the chestnut gelding owned by Mr. Evans win the Devon shire handicap hurdle race over about two miles for 500 sovereigns. Silver Sea ridden by Mr. Lane finished second with Castilian, owned by Mr. Hibbert, in third. Ten starters. Final weights placed Ionans at 7 to 2 against, Silver Sea at 8 to 1, Castilian at 6 to 1. Tonans won by half a length, with three lengths separating second and third.
Herr Antoine arrives in Paris after resigning his Metz Reichstag seat. About five thousand greet him with cries of Vive Antoine and Vive la France. Delegates and municipal leaders attend as Antoine thanks Alsace for the honor and a banquet is planned at the Grand Hotel Friday.
Former President Cleveland and accompanying party arrive in Jacksonville at 7 am. They meet local officials, tour St Augustine, and plan to sail for Cuba aboard a private car journey with a two hour city drive and evening reception. The group heads to Tampa tomorrow noon for departure.
Fires in Lynn destroy a dwelling at 10 Hoags court with $50 loss, insured. in Laconta a kerosene lamp fire injures photographer I C Moon and damages Gilbert Farrar block with $1,200 building loss and $4,000 to Undertaker J L Moore & Son. in Wilkes Barre Central Railroad shops at Ashley burn, with total losses estimated at $60,000 on buildings, $30,000 on rolling stock, and $10,000 on paints and materials. All buildings and stock insured.
Navy orders show Assistant Paymaster H R Sullivan under board examination for promotion to passed assistant paymaster. Commander McCall to act as paymaster on Enterprise during Mudd’s three month medical leave. Army orders establish an ordnance board to meet Illinois to review dam reconstruction plans. Leaves granted for Ashley six months, Seton six months, Watkins ten days. Resignation accepted: Captain Richard C Newton effective May 22 1889.
The Junior exhibition lineup is released with speakers and topics including Roger S. Kacawin on Cardinal Lavigerie, Yale Kneeland on Henry Ward Beecher in England in 1863, John Crosby on Rochester, John Jackson on Voltaire's Influence on Liberalism in France, Lewis Haslam on Jalian the Apostate, George A. Hurd on Alphonse Daudet, Walter A. Decamp on Walt Whitman, and Walcot W. Exisworth on Some Conceptions of Job's Author.
A dense enumeration of maritime movements showing ships sailing from New York to destinations including Rotterdam Antwerp Bremen Hull and others. Entries note ports such as Liverpool Glasgow London and Amsterdam with dates around March 19 to March 40 and origin cities like New York Philadelphia Bremen and Copenhagen.
Advertises a limited sale offering trousers regularly priced 4 to 7 dollars for 3 dollars and winter coats and ulsters for 10 dollars. Notes sizes available 33 through 44 with some sizes missing and touts coats previously priced at 20 to 25 dollars. Sale ends Friday night with emphasis on finding a size for a bargain.
Spring overcoats available in silk satin serge and satin lined options. Large assortment sourced from premier New York manufacturers. Prices range from ten to twenty five dollars, with emphasis on first class work and low cost.
The ad touts all-wool suits at ten dollars per thousand with sixty four styles of sacks and frocks in light to heavy weights. Imported cheviot and cassimere suits are highlighted with values up to 25 and blue serge at 18. The poorest suit in the lot costs at least 15 elsewhere, while buyers can select any style for 10.
For twenty four hours light rain in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with fair conditions in eastern Maine and no major temperature change. New England and eastern New York see rain with cooler conditions in Massachusetts and northerly gales. Storm signals posted at Sandy Hook Eastport and from Boston to New Haven with cautionary signals at Portland.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.