25 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1890
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item references Vol CX Vill No 71 and a label fake. The readable bits offer little context on date or event, but imply a notice or brief naming a volume and issue number without clear subject or outcome.
A fragmented shipping ledger lists vessels sailing from and to major ports including Boston New York London Liverpool and Bremen. Entries show cargoes and routes such as Montauk from Bristol Orizaba from Vera Cruz and Havens from New York while others note departures from Aden Mavre and Liverpool with various destinations and dates around March 24 28.
Fire engine No 73 boiler burst in Fitchburg freight yard at 3 40 AM injuring Fireman Frank L Jones address Charlestown and Brakeman Charles N Smith injuring him with contusions. Both men taken to Massachusetts General Hospital as investigators look into cause. In Nashville a north bound L & N cannon ball train derailed after striking a mislaid switch at Linek s station killing Alexander Stevenson and Benjamin Daley and injuring several others.
The old established dry goods commission house Ross Campbell Co of 217 Church Street New York has failed with liabilities around 125000 and assets about 125000. The firm blames bad debts and poor business. W H Bayne, a firm member, also holds positions in Baltimore and Philadelphia textile firms. J S Murphy & Co, fur nisher merchants, have assigned for creditors with liabilities about 220600 and assets near 150000.
Carpenters at the baseball grounds corner of A and Congress streets walked off for an hour yesterday at noon in a dispute over overtime pay. Union 33 says the contractor agreed to union-only labor and union rates, while workers claim overtime went unpaid. The issue was resolved after a meeting with the contractor at 981 Washington street. More than 700 bricklayers attended a union meeting at 44 Eliot street where the eight hour movement was discussed but left for next Monday.
Mr. Balfour, chief secretary for Ireland, unveils a land purchase and improvement bill with a land department, aims to increase occupiers, and merges five valuation bodies. It proposes advances up to twenty years rent, a guarantee fund, and congestion controls. Parnell calls the plan absurd and objectionable.
The torpedo boat Cushing completed a speed trial in Newport on a three hour run over a 2 mile course from Cananicat Island to Fort Adams. She reached 22 knots throughout, with potential to average slightly higher once underway figures are finalized. No delays or machinery issues occurred during the trial. The ship’s turning trials are already finished and the board will report in a few days.
Sheriff Flack and son with Russell and Meeks enter the Court of Oyer and Terminer as Judge Barrett delays judgment today. Motions for a new trial loom over three defendants with differing statuses. Reporter Choate in jury room under scrutiny as district attorney to file transcripts and affidavits for possible contempt. Friday set for motions. bail remains $5000 each. Colonel Hudson from Albany serves Sheriff Flack with removal papers from Governor Hill.
Newrvonrt March 24 Judge Gray and Mrs Grace Turnbull of New York were quietly married tonight at Mrs Turnbulls residence. The Rev Dr George Cutter of Caanning Memorial Church officiated. Only about six people knew beforehand. The couple will depart for New York tomorrow.
New York March 24 third week opened. Ingersol testified McCalla inspected Enterprise on Sundays and knew of no official punishment records. Witnesses denied hammocks being removed and gags or strait-jackets used. Proby alias Walker identified as John Walker with a troubled record and multiple assault charges. Court deliberations to proceed in secret behind closed doors.
News from Berurg and Vienna report Emperor William appoints cabinet ministers including Count Eulenburg Miguel Heine and Von Gotz and Stolberg seeks a list of reporters for court events. A planned conference with Francis Joseph and Humbert is discussed to ease European tensions amid Princen Bismarck resignation.
In London betting shifts to Cambridge at 6 to 4 after Northmore replaces Laidley as cambridge coxswain. Heavy rain limits practice. Cambridge expected to start as warm favorite amid betting activity around the Oxford and Cambridge boat race. The report also notes Barnum plans to ship American trotters with the Prince of Wales as partner. Pilgrim wins Batthyany stakes at Lincoln, with More Battle second and Rinovata third in a field of thirteen.
Paris March 24 M Ribot Minister of Foreign Affairs told a Paris Chamber of Commerce deputation that the French government is carefully watching the tariff legislation in Washington and will act to support French manufacturers and exporters.
Despatches from Russia detail a student agitation beginning at the Agricultural Academy of Petropenskoie near Moscow and spreading to major universities including St Petersburg. Two hundred students met after a ban on protests, signing a grievance statement calling for leaders not to be punished, the director's dismissal, and restoration of student liberties amid widespread arrests.
Laborers in Milan march through streets with bands and red flags, joined by families. Reported yesterday a subscription of five thousand dollars for relief was raised, with calls for more contributions to aid the distressed workers.
Maprio March 24 special reports that Madrid hosts an exposition with additional ceremonies for Columbus. Monuments will be unveiled in Rabeda Barcelona Salamanca Valladolid and Granada where Columbus resided. Delegates from Genoa and the United States invited.
Special reports from Livertoon March 24 describe the White Star line debut of the Majestic steamship. Details note ambitious design and expected improvements in transoceanic service.
In New York March 24 Judge Lawrence heard arguments in the Metropolitan Exhibition Company suit to restrain Ward from playing for another club in 1890. Evidence showed advance money and salary contracts, with comparisons to Glasscock and notes on the league reserve rule. Judge Lawrence reserved decision after hearing defense and plaintiffs arguments.
Funeral services for General Crook were held in Cumberland and General Schenck burial planned in Dayton. Notables and military officers attended Crook's rites in Oak Hill, while Schenck's Washington residence service preceded his burial plans in Dayton.
Honorable George S Hale presided and outlined aims to seek out destitute or exposed children, place them in society institutions or private homes under supervision. Harvard College relation noted, Pine Farm West Newton Rock Lawn Farm Foxboro Weston Home described. seventy boys cared for.
Washington March 24 The silver men won a major victory as Secretary Windom's bill, shaped by the House coinage committee, was adopted 7 to 5. The plan preserves free coinage when demand from holders hits parity with gold while striking out a provision allowing the government to suspend silver purchases for speculators.
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