29 May 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1891
Page
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Domestic apartments show little change in dining room fittings as living spaces shrink. The shift from sideboard to buffet introduces French pieces, bringing Parisian grace and beauty. Our new collection boasts 55 fresh buffet styles, advancing design beyond the traditional sideboard.
In a rapid series of maneuvers at the State House, Congressman Henry Cabot Lodge suffered a decisive defeat as the House ordered the Redistricting Committee bill to a third reading by a 50 vote margin. Democrats unified in support of the measure, while Lodge and allies argued for delaying or altering the plan amid charges of gerrymandering and partisan bias. The debate highlighted disputes over whether Massachusetts should adopt a non partisan approach to district lines.
May 28 report from Captain Remey notes the Charleston reaching Callao to coal up and await two or three days before heading to Arica or Iquique. The Itata chase appears near its end unless a port blunder alters events. Venezuelan minister says Mexican orders Chilean cruiser Esmeralda to depart Acapulco with 250 tons coal after being allowed to load.
Gorham May 28 A river driver John Donnelly in a frenzy rushed into Lefebvres King butcher shop on Main street Berlin Falls flourishing a large knife and threatening all. He struck a policeman wounding him and fatally stabbed William M Wilson who intervened. Donnelly was arrested and jailed as community grief runs deep for Wilson a well known citizen.
A blaze from Box 17 at 4 12 pm yesterday damaged a one and a half story wooden house on Ceylon Street Dorchester owned by the New York and New England Railway Company and occupied by H H Graham. Damage estimated at 200 dollars. A second fire at noon from Box 23 involved bleached cotton ends in front of J Casey's junk shop. caused likely by a passing smoker with similar damage of 200 dollars.
The Park Theatre presents two performances of A Night's Frolic on Memorial Day Saturday with a 2 o'clock matinee and an 8 o'clock evening show. The event promises a lively program suited for holiday crowds with cast and venue details as listed.
A dated log lists numerous ships arriving at and sailing from major ports including Boston Baltimore New York Queenstown and Liverpool. Entries include vessels such as City of New York Bohemia Gothia and Europe with origins from Liverpool Hamburg Rotterdam London and Hong Kong detailing May moves and departures.
Berlin reports Herr Cahensig led European Catholic emigration groups pressing Pope Leo XIII to back a nationality based church structure in the United States. They seek separate parishes for each nationality, native-language clergy, parochial schools, and bishops from each race, plus protective societies for immigrants.
May 28 Sioux Fats reports Plenty Horses, charged with Lieutenant Casey's murder, is freed as court declares a state of actual war existed at the time of Casey's death. Judge Shiras announces the opinion, featuring Captain Baldwin's testimony on the war condition. White Moon Cheyenne scout attempted suicide but is expected to recover.
Special to the Post reports the 8:15 Boston to Brockton passenger train narrowly escaped a wreck between Montello and Brockton when a rail was placed in a frog. The engine hit it and shook the train, causing most passengers to alight in alarm, especially the women aboard.
The New South Wales Legislative Assembly divided on a motion of want of confidence and federation resolutions. The vote was a 63 to 63 tie, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote in favor of the Government, sustaining federation.
Ottawa May 28 Dr George Ross and Dr James Stewart of Montreal McGill professors met with Dr R W Powell Sir John Macdonalds attending physician about the Premier's health They issue a bulletin stating he has had a return of physical and nervous exhaustion and has been ordered to complete rest and freedom from public business.
The Hamburg American Line steamer Furst Bismarck sailed from Sandy Hook to Southampton in six days thirteen hours and twenty five minutes beating the City of Paris record by two hours and five minutes. Its average daily speed was 19.78 knots aided by fair weather.
New England college students have started marine biology work at the United States Fish Commission laboratory. Brown University students received six compound microscopes from Weltzlar and a microtome from Zimmerman in Leipzig. The Marine Biological Laboratory offers strong facilities and growing interest each year.
Rome reports the Fanfulla dismisses papal mediation in the New Orleans dispute as it would imply recognition of the Italian monarchy. It notes Marquis di Rudini had a significant interview with Mr Porter, the U S minister, altering the dispute’s direction.
During the Corpus Christi celebration at Pleasant Point Indian village in Bastroort Me a cannon misfire sent Frank Stanley, a young Indian, several feet and left him severely lacerated and in critical condition.
The standing committee of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Long Island votes unanimously to endorse the appointment of Dr Phillips Brooks as bishop of Massachusetts.
Open at Both Ends outlines a life insurance plan marketed by AT'S LIFE INS CO. Boston. The text presents a boastful metaphor about openness and transparency, claiming the policy is easy to access and exit. Names J T Phelps and State Square 169 are cited as contact points.
The Good Templars Congress in EpIngeurGh reaffirmed no Worthy Grand Lodge intermediaries with the Supreme Lodge and favored expanded local legislative powers. Minnesota lodges pressed for Scandinavian speaking members to form separate lodges, a proposal debated but largely approved, to reach Scandinavian emigrants and aid prohibition goals. Delegates supported inviting Grand Lodges to a World’s Temperance Congress in Chicago during the World’s Fair, with no regard to organization creed sex or color.
A brief notice records a ceremonial success at the Old Orthodox Hall with a clerical gathering and a testimonial honoring Mr. Edes as part of an Exercises in Music event at the hall.
Paris May 28 The Chamber of Deputies backed the committee tariff on meat with duties for mutton pork beef salted pork and bacon and salted beef set at 32 12 25 and 20 francs maximum 15 francs minimum and 30 francs maximum 27 francs minimum M Lecour urged 35 francs on pork to guard against tainted meat while M Jourde argued fears of trichinosis are pretexts France consumes about 40 million kilograms of American meat annually with no trichinosis cases and the House rejected the higher pork duty and approved the committee plan.
A Chilean despatch reports the Congressional Committee via the provisional Junta issued a decree at Iquique on the 22d declaring void all negotiations based on silver deposits in the Santiago mint that guarantee power in circulation. Anyone involved in such silver related operations will be prosecuted for fraud. Bills drawn against silver by Balmaceda agents will be worthless and payments refused by Congress appointed authorities.
Dustin May 28 Archbishop Croke warned that the Home Rule cause may be lost. He cited recent revelations in the O'Shea divorce case and changes in Irish politics, saying many Irish leaders now seem to value personal interests over national ones, casting doubt on readiness for self rule.
London May 28 Dr William Henry Smith told the House of Commons immigration into Great Britain is being given serious government attention. He said the influx had not materially increased since the committee report and that the report did not recommend immediate legislation on the issue.
Maprio May 28. In a interview the Dominican Minister said negotiations for a commerce treaty with San Domingo may involve an American harbor desire but his government will not cede any territory.
A grand Music Hall gathering by Unitarian figures features a large audience and many notable speakers and guests. The festival, chaired by Henry i. Edes, includes Harvard president Charles W. Eliot, Rev. Dr. Charles Babbidge, Prof. Joseph Lowry, and numerous dignitaries. Bunting, cadet band music, and lavish arrangements marked a significant social and religious event in the city’s liberal Christian scene.
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