28 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1891
Page
1
In Cork a court fire interrupted the trial of Michael O'Brien Dalton and others charged with rioting at Tipperary. The courthouse, council chamber, and offices burned as a heavy wind spread flames, melting roof lead and collapsing walls. Archives were destroyed, bystanders fled, and the trial will resume later.
The passage notes the ongoing refinement of wardrobes with London shade tones and the interior finish of each garment, highlighting a focus on coordinated color palettes and interior detailing in contemporary dress.
The Pope Leo XIII grants an apostolic blessing to the World's Fair and a proposed Columbus monument at Buenos Ayres. He praises Columbus for Christian faith and human progress, hoping the gesture stimulates the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Signed Pope Leo XIII.
At 8 this evening in Sefia, M Baltcheff, Bulgaria's finance minister, was shot three times as he and Premier Stambuloff approached their adjoining residences. He died on the spot amid a crowd and a suspected trio of accomplices who aided the escape. Police search the city for those tied to the crime. The motive remains unknown with speculation the intended target was the premier.
A Kufstein merchant was stabbed to death in a misdirected Mafia killing. An Italian worker, arrested, acted as a Mafia member who believed the victim was a foe of the Mana society. The slaying caused widespread public alarm in Kufstein and nearby Tyrol.
The Norwegian bark Dictator from Pensacola to West Hartlepool ran aground four miles south of Cape Henry in a gale. Eight lives were lost, including the captain's wife and child. Lifesavers from Cave Henry and Seatack aided survivors, with Captain J M Jorgensen and others among those saved. The ship had been hampered by prior hurricane damage.
John M. Douglas, a pioneer citizen of Chicago and former vice president of the Illinois Central, died at his residence last night after pneumonia following grip. His death marks the loss of a longtime railroad executive and city figure.
Paine's Furniture Co announces a grand opening with a large new customer base in 1890. The store touts a massive night exhibition room, gaslit fabric testing, and extensive lines in drawing room, dining room, and library furniture, plus brass bedsteads and folding pieces. It promises low prices, free decorator advice, and in-home visit service, with a new church and lodge furniture department opening later.
A United States engineer office hearing addressed widening the Tiverton bridge to ease travel delays and aid navigation. State legislators and Newport county officials argued for state or federal support, with calls for action by Massachusetts and the National Government. The hearing adjourned to April.
On March 27 at Dr Heber Newtons Alt Scale Church Madison avenue six denominational ministers preached during the 11 am service on The Seven Last Words From the Cross. The guest clergy included Baptists Presbyterians Methodists Universalists Unitarians and a Unitarian minister. Newton faces potential discipline for inviting non Episcopalian colleagues to speak but today his action appeared defiant.
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