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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1891
Page
5
Baltimore faces a political scandal tested by an appeal to the President as public building issues unfold. The article notes controversy around Lowell and linked public works, examining influence, oversight, and potential political fallout.
Secretary Foster reinstates Colonel James W Bennett as superintendent of construction for the new Lowell public building and confirms the site. An appeal to the President is planned. Greenhalge urged fair inquiry while Nettleton urged moderation, and Adams and Mathews supported Bennett amid opposition from ex Mayor Johnson.
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt will brief the President on violations of the civil service act by Federal officials in Baltimore after the President returns from the West. Pending White House agenda may delay action for weeks. Bonaparte and Rose accompanied Roosevelt as evidence was taken, with stenographic notes from the Civil Service Reform Association. If the President delays, a stinging report may follow.
At the Annapolis proving ground five eight by six by three inch plates from Carnegie, Phipps & Co. were tested with a six pounder Hotchkiss gun firing 1800 fps projectiles. Untreated simple steel and untreated nickel steel showed severe damage, while Harvey treated nickel steel resisted penetration, with twenty shots causing surface breakage but minimal deeper injury. The Harvey treated all steel plate remained largely uninjured, with only surface fragmentation and one inch penetration on a single shot.
The Hon Carroll D Wright will address the Commercial Club of Boston on Saturday next about The Cost of Production. He will draw on data from his investigations of cost elements and production conditions in iron and steel woolen cotton and glassware industries in the United States and Europe.
The excerpt highlights a writer’s blend of depth and grace, noting how clarity of thought is paired with expressive finesse. It emphasizes the impact of his thoughtful observations and the alluring cadence that brings ideas to life.
Rome will host the International Medical Congress in 1893 with delegates from all civilized nations. American participation hinges on an American minister in Rome, a condition discussed privately by the American Medical Association as it gathers in Detroit.
The Brazilian Legation in Washington states the reciprocity agreement with Brazil is in force and being implemented as signed. Salvador de Mendoca reports that New York merchants’ complaints prompted official cables to confirm all steps are being clarified and executed per the January list.
The Bar Harbor area attracts a large Washington colony with notable arrivals including Mr. and Mrs. John McLean Mr. and Mrs. Bb. H. Warder and Mrs. William Morris Hurt as they settle in for the season.
Mrs Hale wife of the Senator gives much time and attention to her new residence as its construction nears completion.
The May 1 report from the Agriculture Department shows wheat 97.9, rye 97.2, barney 96.2 with wheat up one point in April. Mowing lands average 97, spring pasture 98 with Utah 95 and New Mexico 83. Moisture delays ploughing in central and southern belts. 68.8 percent planted vs 77 typical. Northwest conditions favorable. strawberries and early vegetables damaged by May frost. apples and pears largely uninjured in East and North, with possible fruit drop in the Ohio Valley.
Lieutenant George P Scriven reports Guatemala will send its national band to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It ranks as the third largest in the world and may grow to 60 instruments, surpassing the Mexican band. Guatemala also plans a native exhibit group to live on the fairgrounds and showcase music, games, and crafts from Guatemala.
Among the graduates of the Annapolis Naval Academy next month will be Hoga Kazu Nire a young Japanese who was educated at Annapolis at the expense of his government and will graduate thirtieth in a class of forty eight.
Providence shipbuilding revival reaches stage as keel is laid at the Marine railway on the east shore of Seekonk. A 135 by 35 by 10% foot schooner, likely single deck, will be built with first class materials. Shareholders include S. H. Tingley, Richard W. Comstock, Daniel G. Campbell, William B. Pope, and others. Caleb B. Kelley named master of the Benjamin B. Church may command the new vessel.
May 10. Haverhill’s Dr Moses Nichols aged 92 today. An early settler and wealthy retiree, he arrived in Haverhill in 1815. He built diverse businesses including druggist, shoe maker, and grain merchant and now serves as a Merrimac National Bank director. His home occupies the old site of a historic 1708 attack site.
Mme Blavatsky died at 19 Avenue Road Regent's Park on Friday at 2 25 PM from nephritis influenza and bronchitis while seated in her writing chair. Present were Laura Cooper Claude Wright and William Old. A nurse noted her clear mind until the last moment tapping her foot in thought. The body heads to Woking Crematory Monday with a brief society address.
The 1870s New York flat at Eighth Avenue and Forty-seventh Street became famed as the Lamoasery where Mme Blavatsky, Col Olcott, and William Q. Judge helped launch the Theosophical Society. Observers including Donovan Wim bredge and Abner Doubleday documented wonders in the flat, while Blavatsky controlled access to skeptics. A contemporary portrait describes her shifting age, slender build, and active nature, with testimonies from artists and journalists about her enigmatic powers and public life.
Publishers announce Wordsworth edited by Matthew Arnold and new works by Crawford Grey and Wilde. Macmillan, Harper, Appleton, and others plan May and soon releases including In the Heart of one Storm and Intentions. Kipling and Wilkinson volumes feature with French reading method by Houghton and Houghton offering 3000 plus words.
Yesterday two Clarke and Carruth employees noticed smoke in the Washington street store basement. Firemen found wired crossed in the cellar heating woodwork. hand extinguisher and power shutoff saved a serious blaze. Faulty wiring caused the danger, fusible strips should have opened the circuit.
The New London Association will hold its annual reunion and banquet at Thorn dike on Wednesday May 20 1891 at 4 p.m. All academy students and teachers are invited. For details contact secretary Dr. F W Elliott 232 Dudley Street Boston.
New York May 10 Edith Raymond 22 an inmate at No 156 West Thirty sixth street committed suicide this morning by taking laudanum She recently came from Boston where her family is said to hold a high social position She is said to have a husband and two children there.
In Charlestown by Rev Moody Alfred Carpenter wed Maggie M Wilkins. In this city on the seventh, Arthur B Griggs married % Hall. John A McDiarmid tied to Flora A McVicker on the sixth as recorded by Rev John Hood.
Death notices from Boston and nearby towns dated May 9 list Sarah Allen 63, Mary Blanchard 66, Alfred Cheney 51, Eliza Dickinson widow of Dr Dickinson, Martha Dodge 40, Mary Goddard 76, George Prentice formerly of Boston, Anna Sweetser 90, Zabulon Wright 69, Louisa Pierce 80, Mary Wright (Everett) Funeral schedules given for May 11 to May 12 with church and burial details. locations include Brookline Cambridge Revere Street and Universalist Church. Rochester N H paper requests.
B D Washburn real estate offers to let a fine store with basement at 151 Congress Street and a splendid light store in the Shawmut Building for display purposes. For sale 46,000 sq ft of manufacturing land near the Business and Providence Railroad within 10 minutes of Boston, with 500 ft street frontage and near horse cars. Prices cheap and terms easy.
Corner store and basement available for lease totaling 6,500 square feet on a single floor with rear entrance. Property described as especially adapted for the sale of carriages.
The notice advertises a store and basement at 9 Franklin Street next to the corner of Washington Street. Each space measures 1800 square feet. Rent is described as very reasonable.
The third floor at 11 Franklin Street is available to rent. It offers 1400 square feet of light front and rear.
Large retail space on two floors with 5000 square feet per floor and a rear entrance. includes a small office above the premises.
South Boston property listing offers a 30 by 50 foot factory over five floors with 16 000 square feet of land a 35 horsepower engine and a stable for 20 horses.
Brookline offers two handsome houses with large lots and stables. Desirable estates appeal to buyers seeking space, privacy, and ample outbuildings. Contact local broker for details and viewing appointments.
For sale a very nice house currently occupied at Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street extensions. Also for sale fine building lots offering exceptional opportunities for builders and land in ingwood in large or small lots.
Near Huntington Ave and W Chester Park this well built brick building has 4 suites on a 1680 ft lot all apartments are rented and the property offers a good investment for sale on easy terms.
For sale a corner property on Columbus Avenue, suitable for residence or investment. Describes a versatile estate with potential development or rental use. No further details provided in the readable text.
To let a large wharf with factory and an 11 000 square foot area bounded by four wide streets. Owner will erect building for manufacturing or other business purposes. Houses and tenements will be built on adjoining lots for employees or others wishing to reside nearby.
For sale in Roxbury a new house with five chambers and all modern conveniences. The property includes 5600 square feet of land and will be sold for 500 dollars above the cost of the house. Terms to suit the buyer.
A notice announces a property rental in Franklin Cor Congress It offering a corner room on the top floor for let. Details specify light access and location.
Corner lot of 7239 square feet for a home in a fine location. Also other building lots available in the vicinity.
For sale a two story building with 5000 square feet per floor, brick and wood construction, a store house, 10000 square feet of land, a 10 horsepower boiler, and partial steam heat piping. Located near a station and a spur track within a short walk. Sold cheap on easy terms, below assessed value.
To let a large basement area on Congress Street, 6500 square feet, with light on three sides. Ideal for storage or workshop use. Quiet location with ample access and visibility for potential tenants seeking spacious ground-level basement premises.
Large building on Washington Street near Old South Church available to lease for a term of years. Ideal for business use with prominent street access and nearby amenities.
A single story wooden building, 5000 square feet, suitable for manufacturing, is offered for lease for three years at a low rental by the railway company. Building ideal for light industry and storage near the terminus with rail access.
For sale a double house at Great Head near the station with 5000 feet of land. One house is leased for 300 dollars per year, presenting a steady rental income prospect.
Second and third floors at 29 to 33 Oliver Street offered to rent. Each floor measures 4791 square feet, available separately or jointly.
Two parcels listed at Atlantic Station offering 5280 ft land and 7350 sq ft with fruit trees and grape vines. Easy terms stated for buyers seeking compact property options in a seaside or station area market.
Two suites of ten rooms each are available to let in the Commonwealth area. Each suite includes modern conveniences and amenities as detailed in the rental notice. Prospective tenants are advised to inquire with the advertiser for terms and viewing times.
Five floors of 2200 square feet each available to let at the Franklin corner Hamilton Street building. Freight elevator provided, light on three sides, suitable for manufacturing or commercial use.
Two top lofts each 7300 ft. available with a large freight elevator and optional passenger elevator. The building features steam power and an electric light plant. Suitable for industrial or commercial use.
Two houses are offered for rent, one furnished for the summer and the other unfurnished for a term of years. Both properties come with spacious lots and aim to attract tenants seeking lasting residence or seasonal occupancy.
To let a house of six chambers on West Newton Street near Columbus Avenue, currently occupied.
Front room up one flight measuring 1700 square feet, excellent light, freight elevator, and electric or steam power available. Ideal for office or shop use in a downtown building. Located at 111 Purchase Street with strong one-story access and utility options.
A well located six room residence near Huntington Avenue in West Chester Park is available for rent. The property features a parlor dining room and kitchen on the first floor with several carpets already installed.
Large loft of about 6000 square feet available to let for storage on Purchase Street. Features electric elevator and access suitable for warehousing or bulk storage. Immediate occupancy potential.
Space available on two floors at 2240 square feet each and an additional 4000 square feet on the floor above. Ideal for offices or shops, with proximity to transit and parking.
A four room suite on the second level above the Public Garden is available for lease. Offices overlook the Public Garden with space suitable for professional use.
Corner room of 1500 sq ft available with elevator power and steam heat. Suitable for office or shop use in Battery March Street area. Contact listing agent for terms and access details.
To let a well finished residence in Dorchester offering between 12 and 15 rooms with all the latest improvements. The listing emphasizes ample accommodations and modern amenities for prospective tenants seeking a substantial family dwelling.
Large stores to let on Milk street Congress and Franklin streets not known to be in the market Tremont street To Let Very desirable store Good location Temple place To Let Very desirable small store Two stores for sale In the vicinity of the leather trade and Summer street To Let Very desirable store near Hollander s especially adapted for millinery or dress making Very low rent.
Tenancy notice for a frame house on Tremont Street near the station in Melrose. It offers ten rooms and modern arrangements with a large land area available to rent at 35 dollars per month.
Nine room house in Ash Mont offers modern arrangements with electric bells and fruit trees. Rent is reasonable.
To let for the summer a beautiful Newport New Hampshire home stead fully furnished with library piano organ large grounds and stable asking price 400 dollars.
Three furnished lakeside cottages available at Lake Sunapee New Hampshire with fine views. Enjoy bathing fishing driving and all summer sports. Prices range from 180 to 350 dollars.
For let at High Street a premises in the center of the shoe and leather trade comprising two lofts and a basement of 4000 square feet each. Rents stated to be very reasonable.
For the summer a furnished cottage on Nantucket is available with three large and four small chambers and all modern conveniences.
An office and small room are available at 97 Oliver Street with steam heat and elevator access. The listing highlights convenient building amenities and lift service for tenants seeking workspace.
Multiple office suites available in Shawmut building at Franklin and Congress, Abbott building at Franklin and Federal, and 143 Federal at Milton. Includes passenger elevator and modern conveniences. Also a light loft at 143 Federal and two large offices at Milk and Broad Streets.
Very desirable furnished cottage to let for the summer months. Suitable for singles or couples seeking a quiet seasonal stay. Includes garden and near local amenities. References available on request.
A charming residence in Pomfret, Connecticut, is offered for summer rental. The property features ample living spaces, well kept grounds, and convenient access to local amenities. Prospective tenants are invited to inquire for availability and terms.
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