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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1889
Page
1
An annual report from East Bostom Company highlights strong performance and notable achievements. The document appears on page 8 alongside a list of awards by the Massachusetts Humane Society.
Washington dispatch from May 3 reports for twenty four hours general fair weather in New England with light rains in northern Maine and slightly warmer temperatures. Eastern New York remains generally fair and warmer with westerly winds.
Boston weather report from the U S Weather Service station dated May 8 1589 at 8 AM records barometer readings 20.86 inches 500 millibar 2.0 dew point 42.0 relative humidity 67 69 percent NW to W wind 9 mph cloudy with light rain. Daily mean barometer 29.82 inches max 56.1 F min 0.0 F mean dew point 41.0 F max wind 16 mph total precipitation 2 inches NW direction listed as Northwest.
Army and Navy Gazette from Washington May 3 reports Lieut Owen E Lasher reassigned to Kearsarge Assistant Paymaster H K Sullivan to work under the general storekeeper at the Washington Navy Yard Passed Assistant Engineer James H Chalmer to exam for promotion Commander E C Merriman detached from Boston Navy Yard with three months sick leave Lieut F H Sherman Alfred H Hall and P Eaton moved to waiting orders Ensign John A Bell from Mare Island Navy Yard ordered to the Iroquois on the 15th inst
In New York on May 3 Collector Magone held a hearing with woollen and worsted merchants. While the 1887 department ruling remained in force, no change could be made on grading. Worsted merchants accused the collector of pigeon-holing complaints. the collector countered with claims of bogus cases as the meeting ended abruptly without results.
New York May 3 telegraph firms cut many long distance rates while short distance charges rose slightly. Mutual telegraph offices have been discontinued as Western Union and Postal Telegraph issue new orders.
A Halifax telegram reports the brigantine Addie Benson Captain Curry of Cow Bay was wrecked off the northern coast of South America after sailing for Cuba in January. Crew saved and landed in Norway. Owned by Alexander McDonald of Sydney. Benson was 28 tons register.
Shipping news lists multiple vessels arriving or sailing from Liverpool, Vera Cruz, Havana, London, Montreal, and other ports. Names include Lagarian, City of Berlin, Havana, City of Columbia, Alisha, Dominion, Parisian, Nestorian, Texas, Utopia, Celtic, Ailsa, Circassian, Oregon, Sandays, Norwegian, Portia, Advance, Cienfuegos, Netherholme, Baltimore, Amy Dora, Welhaven, Gambetta, Stamford, Hipparchus, Assyria, Hato, Slavonia, Manitoba, and more with origins and destinations such as New York, Liverpool, Montreal, Hull, Stettin, and Rio de Janeiro.
London May 3 Parnell testified at the Parnell commission that he had reproved United Ireland editor William O Brien for violent articles but would not publicly repudiate them. He admitted deliberately misnaming or exaggerating claims about secret societies and said he never withdrew the habeas corpus statement. Missing Land League books and cash ledgers remained unaccounted for as officials could not locate them.
Massowah dispatches report the March 10 assault on the dervishes failed and left King John badly wounded. Two days later the dervishes routed his army, killing the king and generals Ras Area and Ras Alulu. The King of Shoa proclaimed Negus and moved toward Adowa.
In London Henry White presented Ired Grant and Henry Borup at the Queen's drawing room. Despatches report Lord Walter Campbell died of fever in South Africa aged 41. Paris notes Royalist leaders skip the Versailles opening events. Vienna describes Catholic congress as private, ignoring Holy Father telegrams. Berlin reports Count Herbert Bismarck hosting Samoa conference commissioners and foreign legations.
Newport R I May 3 Newport branch of the United States naval institute held a meeting at the Torpedo station this evening with a large attendance of army and navy officers Lieutenant M A Hautreux and Captain Lamellecs paper on Collisions at Sea was discussed the batteries of the Fourth United States Artillery stationed at Fort Adams returned from New York this morning and the U S S Juniata attached to the naval training station arrived back at noon.
Judge Kellum denied a new trial for Broderick and Godding in the Q conspirators case. Broderick received one year in the penitentiary while Godding was fined $100 plus costs totaling just over $200. Broderick was granted about sixty days to file a bill of exceptions.
Samuel Fessenden of Sandwich Massachusetts arrives in San Francisco on April 26 after leaving Boston January. He refutes reports claiming he acted as treasurer for the Unitarian Church or possessed church funds and says he will sue for libel, with plans to return to Boston soon as family remains on the coast.
Reporter recalls F. A. Lockwood saying he knew of nothing in Mr. Fessenden's relations warranting rumors. Lockwood, in California two weeks, insists Fessenden is sound with Cape Cod Ship Canal and as treasurer. Thomas J. Marsh of Tewksbury vouches for Fessenden, noting decades of business and never losing a dollar.
Sir Julian Pauncefote arrives at the State Department with chargé d'affaires Edwards and Secretary Blaine, delivering the Queen's letter accrediting him as envoy extraordinary. President Harrison praising mutual goodwill while Pauncefote stresses peaceful ties and justice in handling Anglo American relations. Meanwhile Montreal reports a Behring Sea crisis rumor prompting calls for British naval protection of Canadian sealers and potential American resistance. Sir John A. Macdonald plans a trip to England to press the Behring Sea demand.
While passing the new Welland Canal this morning the steam barge Escanaba of Marine City Michigan got beyond control and carried away the head gates of lock 5 at Geneva street. Navigation will be delayed in consequence until Sunday or perhaps Monday.
Despatches from Texas claiming riots at Silao and Guanajuato are shown as gross exaggerations. The prefect of Silao was assassinated, and his was the only life lost in the affair.
The May 3 funeral from Lime Rock residence drew prominent figures including Grover Cleveland and many political and business leaders. A short service at the house preceded a procession of 800 Broad Pit Mines employees to the church, then to the cemetery for interment amid numerous floral tributes.
Henry R. Smith, missing paymaster of the United States corvette Essex, was found at his mother's home in New York City in a vulnerable condition after a spree. He had drawn 1200 dollars to pay the crew, spent the night at the Gilsey House, then disappeared. His wife arrived from San Francisco. authorities report no clear disposition of funds and say the case is reported to headquarters.
The blind test of art favors simplicity over ornament. A new Hall Stand is shown as a type, a huge polished oak slab with no ornament or fluting. Brass finishings from an eighteenth century look add richness without distraction.
Report notes that some companies grant exceptions and favors to select classes. officials say such practices are not aimed at influencing business. More arguments to be presented by Menard.
In Wasarincton on May 3 the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered many rail carriers to appear and detail who received free passes or transportation and under what conditions. About thirty-five representatives testified from various lines, including Central Vermont, Boston & Albany, Boston & Maine, Fitchburg, Grand Trunk, Maine Central, Providence & Worcester, and New York & New England. The chair emphasized fact gathering with potential actions later. some companies kept records, others disputed jurisdiction or scope. The session closed with plans to hear further arguments or briefs.
A two horse coach with eleven Freemasons was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Bridesburg crossing early today. No deaths, four seriously injured taken to Episcopal Hospital. The deceased are F. K. Womrath and James Dungan.
In the case of William C Lowe versus the Inhabitants of Peabody a flowage of land dispute at Brown's pond the Essex County commissioners have filed a finding of 1472 13 dollars.
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