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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1891

Page

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Afro American Press asks Harrison for fair Chicago fair role

The Afro American Press Association urged President Harrison to appoint a colored jurist to the Federal bench and to place a member of their race on the 1893 World’s Fair Commission. The President said vacancies were none but would consider qualified candidates if presented with proper endorsements.

Washington National Committee The Afro-American Press Association Afro-American Press Association of the United States Cincinnati Benjamin Harrison Federal Abraham Lincoln Republic Chicago National Congress P. H. Murray St. Louis

Washington National Bank Collapses Over Impaired Capital

Washington National Bank on Broadway closed after bank examiner found capital impairment estimated around 60 000 more than earlier figures. President Sherman had loaned funds to two friends with poor collateral and a 50000 draft on John Silva cashed and left “hung on a hook.” Gallatin National Bank ends clearing for Washington Bank. Directors and cashier express surprise as the bank is placed under examiner Hepburn.

New York Washington National Bank No. 1 Broadway Clearing House Association Gallatin National Bank Clearing House Hepburn Sherman John Silva Silva Washington Bank Tilghman Grainger

President Eliot to Speak on Harvard and the West

President Eliot will address Harvard students tonight in the College Conference about Harvard and the West. Level 11 is expected to be crowded, reflecting rare opportunities to hear the famed speaker.

Eliot Harvard West

Healy Attacked by Cork Mob After Court Visit

Irish reports detail Timothy Healy M P assaulted in Cork after leaving the Assizes. A mob followed him, a man struck him in the Victoria Hotel dressing room, breaking glasses and causing facial injuries. Healy’s sight was not damaged, but doctors treated the wounds.

Cork Timothy D. Healy Maurice Healy Parnell Parnellite Party Timothy Healy Mr. Healy Victoria Hotel Healy Morley Corx Nolan Dosxin Sexton Sligo Deasy Messrs London House of Commons

Fire destroys stock and causes heavy losses on Washington Street

A serious blaze yesterday afternoon at O. A. Jenkins & Co. hatters and furriers 407 Washington Street caused major stock losses. Front cellar contents mainly straw and hats were ruined. rear fur stock worth about 10 000 with 6 000 loss. Building damage 500 with overall stock loss 8 000 and building loss 600. Insurance on stock held with multiple companies totaling 23 500. Fire alarm from Box 49 at 2 19 pm. Wat kin automatic box 141 at 2 21 pm.

O. A. Jenkins & Co George N. Bigelow & Co Hatters and Furriers Washington Street Watkins A. Jenkins & Co E. F. Wilson & Co J. H. Farrington Protective Brigade Company Arevara College Franklin, Phoenix, Royal, Home Boylston and Phoenix Assurance Company Samuel W. Brown Water Street Felows Traders Chicago Manufacturers & Builders New York Hina Hartford London & Lancashire Eng Phoenix Firemen’s New Jersey Lion Guardian London Union Pennsylvania

Epidemic of the grip reported in New York City

Dr. Edson of the Board of Health says a grip epidemic is likely in New York with last week’s death rate at 840, about 200 above average. Pneumonia deaths reached 136, up 37 from the prior week, and Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby is seriously ill with the disease.

New York Edson Board of Health Howard Crosby

Shipping arrivals and departures listed for Atlantic ports

A compiled timetable lists numerous ships with origin and destination lines. Vessels include Barrowmore Liverpool to Baltimore and Circassa Glasgow to New York with dates around March 23 to March 28, plus additional steamers such as British Prince from Liverpool, Hindoo from New York, and other routes to Rotterdam London Antwerp and Boston.

Baltimore Barrowmore Liverpol New York Aubania Canada Liverpool Thingvalla Stettin Saale Kremen Circassa Glasgow Philadelphia British Prince Scilly Islands Chester Rotterdam Oregon Portland Greenock Cremon Boston Gravesend Hindoo All Kansas Siberian Rio Janeiro Elvaston Hong Kong China San Francisco Spe Aller Siemen Tory Island State of Pennsylvania Venstian Soston Havre la Gascoyne Connemara Sewark Hamburg Suevia New Ork Isle of Wight France London Dover Bergenland Antwerp Hang & Kurt Tague Wieland Bat Bichen Ems New Yorks

McKinley Discusses Tariffs Before Worcester Audience

Ex congressman McKinley of Ohio outlines federal taxation and two tariff paths at Mechanics Hall Worcester proposing revenue and protective tariffs. He argues internal taxes are limited and praises Harrison’s tariff platform as essential to national progress. The text shifts to Lawrence Barrett funeral details in New York with Mrs Barrett and Edwin Booth present. The service ends, body sent to Cohasset Mass aboard the 11 o clock Shore Line express.

Washington National Bank New York Ace Paddock Treasury Theodore Havemeyer New York Senate Lucius Robinson Naw York McKinley Worcester Ohio Mechanics’ Hall Joseph H. Walker Congress United States Benjamin Harrison Republican Congress Hoar Senate Sincran Lawrence Barrett Windsor Hotel Mary Anderson Blackmar Boston Thomas E. Sherman Barrett Edwin Booth Marshall Williams William Winter Evert Jansen Wendell A. M. Palmer Augustin Daly Stephen H. Olin Lawrence Hutton William Bispham Joseph F. Daly Mr. Barrett Deac Harry Edwards Harry Edwards and Mrs. Edwards, J. W. Mackay, J. W. Mackay D. H. Harkins Thomas L. Manson J. W. Jollier John Russell Young Rachel Sherman Erome Eddy Theodore Bromley Aga Omley Charles 8. Dickson T. Brawley Milton Nobles Actors’ Order of Friendship Frank W. Sanger Joseph Arthur Louis Aldrich Actors’ Fund Minna Gale Bispham Grand Central Station Father Sherman Williams Woodlawn Shore Line Cohasset Mass

Strike settled at Chipman Celby & Co factory

The machine operators strike at Chipman Celby & Co in Rockland is settled. Mr Skeffington of the Boot and Shoe Workers International Union Mr Pratt of the firm and the State Board of Arbitration met in Boston and agreed terms. All workers will return tomorrow and Mr Whey keeps his position.

Rocknland Chipman, Celby & Co Skeffington Boot & Shoe Workers’ International Union Pratt State Board of Arbitration Boston Whey

Indictments for Extortion Against Union Leader Barondess

The grand jury in New York today found two indictments for extortion against Joseph Barondess leader of the Cloakmakers Union. He is charged with extorting money from Poplin and Marks and Fisher Brothers to settle a pending strike. Harendess, bailed, will be rearrested.

New York Grand Jury Joseph Barondess Cloakmakers’ Union Poplin & Marks Fisher Brothers Harendess

Collapse of the Big Wool Hat Trust in New York

The wool hat trust formed in New York City two weeks ago by leading hat manufacturers collapsed today. Circulars from President Charles G. Sanford stated harmonizing all interests was impossible and that production will be handled independently as before.

Big Wool Hat Trust New York Danzury Conn Big New York City Charles G. Sanford

British Guiana and Canada Reciprocity Doubt

Ottawa reports no intimation from British Guiana on a reciprocity treaty with Canada and suggests it is unlikely Guiana has yet considered such proposals. A separate item notes plans filed in New York for a fireproof theatre replacing the Fifth Avenue Theatre at a cost of 125000 dollars.

British Guiana Canada Ottawa Ont Washington Guiana Anada

Funeral Party Transports Barrett Remains to Boston

A Boston arrival details a New York to Boston funeral pilgrimage for Lawrence Barrett. The party includes William Winter E J Wendell Lawrence Hutton and others traveling by special cars via Boston and Albany and Old Colony to Cohasset. Services set for 11 30 AM at a Catholic church.

Boston New York Lawrence Barrett William Winter New York Tribune E. J. Wendell Lawrence Hutton Barrett Marshall Williams Louis Aldrich Albany Williams Old Colony Cohasset Id. Colony Cobasset Newark I. B. Aldrich Charles Fairchild Harry Burnett Robert Burnett Booth

Harvard Winter Meeting with Ladies Day Features

The Harvard Athletic Association hosts its second winter meeting next Saturday as Ladies Day with an invited high jump field. National contenders from New York clubs line up alongside Harvard jumpers A H Green and G R Fearing. Fearing may surpass the indoor record if he recovers from a recent ankle strain. The Varsity Crew weights and probable changes are listed as preparations proceed. Lowell Baseball Men plan a New England League club with over $850 stock subscribed and a Board of Managers appointed.

Harvard Athletic Association Nickerson New York Athletic Club Crack Pitchard Manhattan Athletic Club West Hallack New York Wiegand Morse Harvard H. Green G. R. Fearing Green Fearings Aorld Fearing Perkins Kelton Vail Rantoul Powers Shaw Lynam Cummings Newell Hman Lowell Ralph W. Stickney

Weather Forecast For New England Returns Cooler Winds

The weather index from Washington on March 23 predicts fair and cooler conditions for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with northeast gales by Tuesday night. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Eastern New York will see fair and slightly cooler weather by Tuesday night with winds turning northwest.

Wasnixncton Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Post Forecast for Northern and Southern New England

Today Northern New England cloudy with light showers then clearing and westerly wind with lower temperatures. Southern New England cloudy clearing later with north to west winds and slightly colder air. Wednesday fair with northwesterly winds and cooler temperatures.

POST New England Gulf States Rockies Middle Atlantic Minnesota St. Vincent Lakes Rocky Mountains Lake Region Atlantic Coast Mississippi Minn Wedge City Kaw Sault Ste. Marie Mich Denver Col Nantucket

Mayor vetoes Granary Burying Ground awning plan

Boston Mayor N Matthews Jr vetoes the West End Railway bid to build an iron roof over Tremont street sidewalk by Granary Burying Ground. He cites danger to traffic, permanence of the structure, and lack of suitable private or public space. Officials discuss alternatives and implications for street car operations in March 1891.

Gity Russell McEttrick Levi C. Wade Boston Chamber of Commerce Forest Hills Cemetery Page Harvard Eliot West Gsanary Burying Ground Matthews West End Street Railway Company Granary Burying Ground Board of Aldermen Crry of Boston Granary Burying Tremont Street Tata N. Marthews, Jr Alderman Lee Wee Crry Henry M. Whitney West End Railway Company Granar Burying Ground Smalls Tremont House Tredmont House Sculley Square N. Matthews, Jr Nathan Matthews Ale Park Street

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