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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1892
Page
8
Premium all wool striped French flannels offered at a sharp price. These high quality fabrics have never sold below 750 and are now presented as a fine dress goods option for discerning customers seeking upscale textiles.
A Hamburg American liner Normannia battled a fierce sea off May 10 on a voyage from Hamburg to New York. Waves swept the deck, flooded storerooms, and injured several crew members. Chief Officer M Meyer and others were hospitalized in New York with rib and thigh injuries.
Washington May 15 The third and last edition of the congressional directory for the first session of the Fifty second Congress has appeared edited by W H Michael clerk of printing records It includes state district maps and statistical material while biographical sketches of the President Cabinet and Supreme Court justices are newly added Grievances over extraneous matter sparked debate but supporters defended the added details as revealing gerrymandered district lines.
The Bowdoin Square Church in Park Square, led by Rev. W. W. Downs, calls for denominational house cleaning and purification. He urges restoration of rights taken by false accusations, reconsideration of church actions, and potential charges against prominent church members if reform fails. The aim is to restore damages and expose abuses within the Baptist denomination.
The Sunday Sun denounces Tory threats of civil war if Liberals win. It notes Belfast's 70 000 Catholics in a 230 000 total population, yet Catholics have not secured a single seat on the 40 member town council. Conservatives fear loss of Protestant ascendancy in Ulster.
J W Broatch a Yale graduate and West Point plebe who fought off insults and left cadetship recounts brutal hazing. He is in Mippietown preparing a magazine expose claiming the system is worse than any American college and should be suppressed. He alleges ongoing barbarous cruelties and a classmate driven to resign after repeated fights and injuries.
The Phoenix of old rises again as Clark's Hotel reopens with preserved features like bowling alleys and cafe, while walls display more elaborate artist works. Time and money were invested to restore its welcoming atmosphere and comfort.
No. 8 Old State House in Boston, run by Mr. L. H. Palmer, is noted as a popular transportation headquarters. Tickets or drawing room car seats for the Shore Line express trains and the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured there.
The returning board of the Democratic city committee met at its Washington street headquarters Saturday night to hear ward contest protests from Tuesday's caucuses. Delegates from Ward 7 Ward 11 Ward 13 Ward 19 Ward 23 and Ward 22 argued for bolters and regulars with ex Alderman McLoughlin Leary Humbert Montague Regan Dolan Murphy Leonard and Belford among the named participants. The Ward 22 protest failed for lack of sufficient eligible signers. The board will issue its report at tonight’s new committee meeting.
Superintendent Bradley of the Farm School on Thompson's Island reports five drowned boys found in City Point waters after April 10. Names identified are Frank Hitchcock, 19. Charles H. Graves, 17. William Curran, 17. Adelbert H. Packard, 16. Burial planned for Monday afternoon with memorials once all bodies are recovered.
In Boston a long lanky Maine man clashed with a lunch wagon named the Night Owl. He believed the wagon was a loophole to dodge Prohibition, while onlookers laughed for about an hour as locals debated the device and its supposed legality.
The Boston and Albany railroad introduces a daily year round Cincinnati and St Louis Special starting May 16. It will use new Wagner vestibule buffet sleeping cars and cut travel time to Cincinnati or St Louis by two hours, showcasing the company’s care for patrons.
A witness recalls harsh travel to build a Vanderbilt Webb railroad in the Adirondacks. John O Connor recounts hunger on the May 4 journey from Hanover street to Utica, Norwood, and back, where workers faced food shortages, high boot prices, and broken promises. He warns others away from Barney Keely and notes police intervention.
The Senate passed a bill to enlarge Yellowstone National Park to about five thousand square miles, larger than Connecticut and Rhode Island, uniting it under Wyoming. It adds Absaroka range highlands and eastern belts with springs and elk habitats, while curbing railroad disputes and adding park protection laws.
Washington May 15 John S Barbour of Virginia died suddenly yesterday morning he had no prior illness and held his Senate seat Friday Funeral services will be in the Senate chamber tomorrow afternoon Barbour born Culpeper county Va Dec 29 1820 son of John S Barbour a prominent Virginian who served several terms in Congress He was a lawyer turned railroad executive as longtime president of the Orange and Alexandria now Virginia Midland resigning in 1883 He served three terms in Congress and gained prominence as a political manager in 1883 1884 aiding Cleveland and Hendricks electoral votes He took seat in the Senate March 4 1889 Ex President Cleveland expressed regret by telegram Governor McKinney will appoint Barbours successor until the Legislature meets Potential successors include Judge Mann ex Governor Fitzhugh Lee Congressman C T Okerrail ex Supreme Judge Walter R Staples Holmes Conrad and J Taylor Ellyson
More than 200 steerage passengers on the steamer LaGascogne are detained on suspicion of contract labor violations. Investigators allege collusion between Ellis Island staff and steamship line workers to thwart the contract labor law, with a broader system diverting immigrants to labor-demand localities and paying commissions.
The colored people of Northern Virginia strive to establish an industrial school on the old Manassas battlefield. Over $600 remains to complete the farm, with many Boston churches and individuals listing contributions totaling 890 69 to date. Rev. Edward Hale will receive further gifts at the Lend a Hand office.
Ships arrive at Boston New York Havre London Liverpool and Luxor ports listing vessels depart origins from cities including Boston Liverpool Mediterranean Rotterdam Havre and Portland Maine. Entries show May dates and origins for Norseman Zaandam Etruria Guthiel La Champagne La Gascogne Parkmore Littoral Arabian Prince Labrador and more.
The Post received seven dollars on Saturday from several sources and two dollars from LL. C. X. plus one dollar from a friend of suffering humanity, bringing the total aid to Mrs Gould and her children to eight dollars and fifty cents, part of a larger 91.50 total earlier. All contributions are anonymous and voluntary, underscoring public generosity.
William H. Vanderbilt Jr. of Yale’s junior class has left college temporarily due to teuevu fever. He is at home in New York and not critically ill. He was expected to be elected to Skull and Bones, with initiation due this week, though illness may affect his chance at admission.
Boston theatergoers face a week of high tragedy and burlesque with Salvini in Don Caesar de Bazan at the Boston Theatre and Willard in a new program of various genres. Maud Dixon appears as Lazarillo, crowds await Schoeffel's return and renovations at Tremont Theatre, while Daly’s company and others showcase operatic and burlesque acts at multiple venues.
The Springfield Line limited train departs Boston or New York at noon and arrives about 5 40 PM. It offers only drawing room cars and seats included in a $6 fare.
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