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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
2
France and Brazil join with the United States in a naval cooperation effort aimed at stabilizing Chile. The alliance focuses on safeguarding maritime routes and deterring potential conflicts amid regional tensions.
Reports from May 20 describe the insurgent torpedo cruiser Almirante Lynch eluding pursuit by Chilean ships near Iquique Bay, with further excitement at Caleta Buena and Caldera. The Charleston remains at sea near Acapulco and San Diego vicinity, while U S efforts emphasize neutral mediation and peace in Chile.
The Worcester forgery case against Boston man Clark W. Hatch continued as Casnier Merrill of the Mechanics Bank testified that Hatch and Wells signatures matched. Hatch claimed Wells existed, but offered few definite details. Ida McKee testified Hatch was seen in Boston on August 14 as the defense faced probing cross examination.
In Simla on May 20 the Manipuris who killed Chief Commissioner James W. Quinton by spear thrusts confessed and were sentenced to death. In London the Viceroy of India wires that benapatty of Manipur has been stressed.
At Cavernatt Ohio on the Pan Handle railroad sixteen graves of an ancient race, later called Mound Builders, were opened under World's Fair auspices led by Prof Putnam. Skeletons include eleven men, one woman, four children. Artifacts include a bear tooth necklace, tomahawk, knife, and hatchet. Exploration planned for Ross county and a glass model will show graves as if the soil were transparent.
The John F. Slater fund trustees meet in New York with ex President Hayes in chair and elect Dr J L M Curry as Education Committee chair. They approve a $560000 annual grant for Freedmen schools, shift to select key institutions, and plan to concentrate aid based on geography school function and teacher training quality. The board plans no officer changes and adjourns to April 1892.
Edward W. Smith from western New York wed Lillie Durando, 19, after fleeing to marry without her father’s consent. Officer Langdon and Town Clerk Burger aided the ceremony at the Miller House. Durando later forgave them and blessed the union, with plans to resume their wedding tour before returning to New York.
Ex Alderman Isaac H. Harris whose abrupt departure and return sparked rumors about his finances has ended his Brockton ties. He now lives in Avon and all his Brockton estate is to be auctioned next Saturday.
In New York on May 20 the lumber boycott against Buckie & Co. ended with resumed sale and delivery. Strikes over wage hikes collapsed as the Lumber Dealers' Association refused concessions, forcing carpenters and other workers toward layoffs. The Building Trades Board backed the strikers, then capitulated under heavy industry pressure as canal boatmen and others joined the demand against the boycott.
The City of Paris arrived off Sandy Hook at noon after a six day two hour forty five minute transatlantic run from Queenstown, not beating its own record or the Teutonic’s alleged time. Captain Watkins again commanded the vessel, which recently received a new triple expansion engine after the March 1880 accident. The ship carried 246 cabin and 640 steerage passengers.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in Chicago. 448,465 shares were represented of 768,926. Eleven directors were reelected including John M Forbes and K Richard Olney. A proposed cut in all rail rates to the seaboard was defeated by trunk line sections. In New York a Evansville and Terre Haute railroad board reported $1,240,000 surplus since 1882 and authorized a million shares to stockholders and a million bonds at 80 cents on the dollar.
The National Association of Woollen and Worsted Overseers met in Providence on May 20. A ten member committee was appointed to study starting a cooperative woollen or worsted mill and report in November. President William H. Davidson of Philadelphia led the meeting with delegates mainly from New England. The group adjourned to the third Wednesday in November with the meeting site to be chosen by the president.
Isaac B. Patten Post 81 G A R was hosted by the Watertown Board of Trade at Masonite Hall for its regular monthly gathering. About two hundred members and guests attended as flags bunting and Civil War engravings decorated the hall. Comrade George F E Priest presided with many speeches given in tribute to General Grant and General Sherman.
London May 20 5000 prisoners in Russia await suitable weather for transport to Siberia. Prisoners will be accompanied by their wives and families totaling about 10 000 people as the movement progresses.
The Yale Divinity School anniversary program at Battell Chapel featured Rev Dr Buckingham opening with prayer and President Dwight announcing Edward Lester Marsh as the first speaker on two plans for church extension in the city. A roster of graduates lists students and their post graduation engagements or study plans, including many with international assignments and further education.
In Worcester at Trinity Church on May 20 George Newell Morse a noted musician married Edith Lillian Smith daughter of Dwight Smith former Worcester now Boston. They planned a wedding breakfast at Hotel Kenmore and a bridal journey to New York. Morse will keep teaching in Worcester.
The Baptist missionary societies meet at Pike Opera House with Mon C W Kinwsley of Massachusetts opening. Rev H T Morehouse reports 59th annual figures: 948 missionaries supported, 115 more than last year, receipts 455000, expenditures 572000. Rev O C Pope U D presents the society’s work report at the church edifice department.
Beverly May 20 A Beverly Lynn resident Mrs Nellie Wells had lost her engagement ring seventeen years ago while swinging in a hammock at her father Henry C Phipps Essex street home The ring was unearthed while gardening by Mr Phipps and after minor polishing is now worn again by Mrs Wells.
A severe hail storm near Gainesville Texas damaged about fifty miles of crops and property from two to five miles wide. Crops houses fences and orchards were wrecked. Wildlife perished though no injuries to people were reported. Estimated total loss reaches a half million. The other item reports Rev. George A. Andrews of Essex on trial for burning stock in his store. testimony and arguments wrap up with a jury verdict expected next morning.
George Yous, 36, of 263 Gold Street South Leston, died after being struck by a 11:16 PM N. E. road train at A Street crossing. He was taken to City Hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
Deacons at Tremont Temple hosted a complimentary dinner for Rev. George W. Lorimer at Parker House with many attendees including Deacon Chipman and J Jameson acting as secretary. Similar gatherings occurred at United States Hotel, Parker House, Crawford House, and Young's with legislators, Union Endowment members, engineers, Masons, canoe club, and various associations enjoying informal postdinner programs and annual meetings.
A badly decomposed body of a woman was discovered yesterday afternoon in a windowless room connected to St. Joseph's Church on Circuit street. The room, used for storage, is normally locked from the outside. The victim wore a gray cloak and lay on a mint bed of furniture eight feet high. A purse with 168 dollars and a paper bearing Mrs. Wyman's name were found. Mrs. Susan Wyman of Lambert Avenue reported hiring Catherine Sheehy, about 30, who vanished after starting for the church January 18. Police and medical examiner to investigate.
Rosie Dube a 14 year old French worker in Naumkeag Mills Salem was arrested for trying to burn the mills last night after lingering in weave room No 1. She said she was tired of work and thought burning would stop her chores. She appeared derailed mentally and has troubled her parents.
A Boston child Albert A. Sumner aged under three living at 654 Shawmut Avenue was struck by streetcar No. 275 while crossing Tremont Street near Lenox Street and instantly killed. The incident adds to the city’s growing electric car accident toll.
London workers in a broad strike parade as six thousand tailors in the city walk out on May 20, reflecting widespread labor unrest and coordinated action among trades.
The Middlesex Club held its regular monthly dinner at Parker House with about 100 members and guests including Joseph O. Burdett Bennett Greenhalge Elder Ladd Fessenden Bullock Marsh and others. Speakers praised the Republican program while critiquing the Democracy and recalling Gettysburg.
The Country Club Brookline announces a full racing program for next Saturday starting 2:30 p.m. with a polo pony sweepstakes of 5 each plus 50 added. Open and weight for age sweeps of 10 with 100 added follow at 3 and 3:30 p.m. including maidens and divisions for horses owned by club members with varying weights and penalties. Entries list riders and horses such as Hollander, Agassiz, Wingut, Popcorn, His Grace, Donley, Lord Fauntleroy, Amita, Alchemist, and more, culminating in an open handicap steeplechase near 5 p.m.
A May 20 record notes two Hartford cos cob buildings with W. S. Field and Richard Cox burned to the ground, killing or injuring occupants including Mrs. Maury A. Hawes. Stamford saved adjoining property. Loss about 15000 dollars with insured stock noted. Westmoreland street fire causes ladder collapse. one fireman killed and another dying. Salem reports a small ben coop blaze. Haven barn fire in Wallingford damages stock and vehicles, suspected arson. Additional blazes on Huntington avenue and Berlin street cause minor damages from a lamp explosion.
Early today a blaze swept Burgess Forbes & Co wholesale paint warehouse on Commercial street. Firemen faced a stubborn fire due to inflammable contents and the interior was fully ablaze when they arrived. The loss is expected to be heavy.
At Artroop Conn May 20 Mr C D Seymour of this city died about 5 30 this morning at United States Hotel after shooting himself last Saturday. He had not spoken since the shooting and, aged 70, was unable to take nourishment. His daughter and a nurse were at his bedside.
London May 20 Theosophists issue a manifesto defending Mme Blavatsky. They stake their honor on her life being unsullied and her integrity spotless.
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