28 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1892
Page
1
The united American furniture trade selects 1892 as the Columbian Year for an expansive display of artistic progress in furniture. Designers from across the nation contribute 1000 pieces worth over 122000 dollars, with a formal opening and exhibition scheduled March 28 to April 2, featuring Columbian Sets and Art Cabinetwork.
In Wasincrox on March 27 General Greeley head of the army signal service declined to comment after a report said a court martial might be ordered over insubordination linked to his letters to Secretary Elkins and Congress. He said he had written to the Secretary and did not receive what he wanted. He noted an old rule about the alleged violation and said he had received no instruction from a superior officer.
Burglars struck W S Ford stable at Spruce and Heard streets Chelsea at dawn stealing two horses two sets of express harness and several halters They then hitched a team at W E Jackson provision dealer on Cypress street drove off Police traced them to Malden Bridge where they abandoned the provision and wagon and took a light express wagon They remain at large and the case is being investigated.
The Dorchester M. E. Church observed its 75th anniversary with a morning historical sermon by Rev. Raymond F. Holway. The pulpit and platform featured cut flowers and plants. An evening old fashioned love feast was followed by services led by Rev. Marcus D. Buell of Baster University School of Theology.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a Dr Byll and associates, with unclear context and several omitted details, leaving the exact event or relation to be inferred from the readable fragments.
Washington March 27 The absence of Mr Watchings delays a full House representation on Bland free coinage and amendments. A special order will not be acted on until Tuesday. The silver fight will be renewed and fought to a finish one way or the other.
Ex Mayor Joseph H. Sprague, actuary at the Connecticut Insurance department, was assaulted and robbed on Winthrop street early Saturday. A club strike caused a three inch scalp wound to the bone above his left eye. A wallet, papers, and a broken gold watch and chain were taken. He was found in a pool of blood about a half hour later and is expected to recover.
Despatches from Kansas state report a severe wind and rain storm that raged yesterday across the state. At Leavenworth, outhouses signs and fences were blown down and citizens feared to venture outside as telegraphic facilities were interrupted, delaying further details from other points.
A five story building housing the Omaha Hardware Company in Omaha Nebraska burned today causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Investigators believe burglars started the fire to cover their tracks.
Daisy Early a 10 year old Roxbury resident on Centre street is in custody of Woburn police after being found at North Woburn station attempting to travel on a train. The March incident involves evading authorities.
A Washington assembly at First Congregational Church rallied to aid famine victims in Russia. Clara Barton and officials urged nationwide donations of food and specialties for shipment from New York within two weeks, with DC funds covering a chartered vessel.
Heavy yesterday rain toppled a building under construction at Duranco. Five carpenters were on the structure. James Cummings died from injuries. J A Strom J B Finley and John Chisholm suffered serious hurts.
The funeral for Mrs. Margaret Low wife of ex Representative Francis Low was held yesterday afternoon from her Cary avenue home. Officiating clergy included Rev Charles Conklin of Boston and Professor Charles H Leonard of Tufts College.
Salvation Qil is presented as the top choice among rivals, offered at 25 cents and claimed to be sold everywhere. The brief promotes broad availability and a low price as key advantages.
Special despatch from Caracas reports General Crespo leading rebels against President Palacio. Supreme Court imprisoned, Senators and Deputies jailed, and city under state of siege. U.S. warship Newark remains at Laguayra to protect American interests.
Washington March 27 8 p m forecast for Monday says New England will have generally fair weather with a likely continuation into Tuesday with westerly winds and a slight rise in temperatures in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Far eastern New York to be generally fair Monday and Tuesday with northwest winds and slightly warmer conditions except in northern New York.
George Speck Allen Howard known as the Chicago kid Frank Bamberger alias Pop David Collins known as Dave and John Gore were arrested in New York on March 27 charged with involvement in a bold robbery last Sunday morning from John Friedrich meerschaum pipe maker.
Curiaco March 27. Richard Halverson killed, Dedrick Legrote perhaps fatally injured, and several firemen badly hurt when a wall toppled during a fire at Cribben & Sexton's stove factory last evening. The pecuniary loss was small.
New Haven March 27 announces John C. Reid former New York Times managing editor will assume editorial charge of the Palladium in April. The move places a veteran journalist at the helm of the paper’s opinion and content strategy.
George L. Nichols, a prominent New York banker, died here last night of pneumonia in Fortress Monrox Virginia on March 27.
In Woburn the last temperance sermon of Rev. Hugh Montgomery denounced liquor licenses and urged the mayor not to sign licenses for criminal dealers. The talk cited Felch and Fowle in local politics, noting no pledges to liquor vendors and a $200,000 loss to liquor dealers last year.
Lord Salisbury, in a March 26 note to Sir Julian Pauncefote, outlines cautious steps for Behring Sea sealing during arbitration. He favors two main approaches after ratification: either a damages framework for both sides or a certificate-supported prohibition with secured damages. He also proposes a further reference to assess past actions by either government if the arbitrators rule for or against Great Britain.
The Rev. Dr. Sebastian Gebhard Messmer was consecrated bishop of Green Bay, Wis., at St. Peter's Church Newaork on March 27. Bishop Zardetti of St. Cloud was consecrator and Bishop McQuaid of Rochester preached. A banquet followed the ceremonies.
Two hundred traveling Jewish men organized a relief society for Russian Jews. At a Palmer House meeting they elected I. M. Frank president and Samuel Despares secretary. Members pledged to aid sufferers on business trips and secure them work when possible.
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