02 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1889
Page
1
A going out of business sale offers thousands of suits overcoats and trousers at half to three fourths of regular retail. Hundreds of suits and overcoats valued at 15 to 18 dollars will sell for ten dollars. The firm guarantees prices and seeks capable salespeople. R. T. Aumy & Co.
Hampden County Musical Association votes to stage a three night festival in May 1890 featuring J C S r Parker’s St John sacred cantata Mendelssohn Hymn of Praise George W Chadwick Lovely Rosabelle Bruch Fair Ellen and Gounod The Redemption A 250 member chorus and a 50 piece orchestra will perform The Messiah will be presented at Christmas by the association.
Washington reports a forecast through 8 p m Saturday indicating fair weather in New England turning to rain Saturday night with cooler temperatures and easterly winds. Eastern New York should expect rain with little change in temperature and easterly winds.
The Cotton Region Bulletin reports 24 hour period ending 8 p.m. November 1 1889 at 76th meridian time. It provides regional cotton market updates and conditions observed within the specified hour. No further details are included in the provided text.
Observations elsewhere note that readings were taken in the afternoon labeled p m with remarks on conditions and measurements recorded for comparison. The terse report lists observations at a specific time, implying a routine data collection practice across locations.
Holders of tickets to the Fall Field Day of CHAUNCY HALL SCHOOL are notified that due to weather the meeting is postponed to Tuesday November 5 at 1 45 am
A wall collapse at Templeton's carpet factory on William Street in Glasgow burying fifty women and girls in the weaving rooms. Seventeen bodies recovered by midnight with thirty three still missing. rumors claim the foundation was laid over a disused coal pit. Losses reported at £15000. aid from America raised £8000.
London reports the New York Herald European edition reveals a royal charter issued to the British South African Company granting near unlimited control north and west of Bechuanaland and the South African Republic. It authorizes flag display, police power, liquor regulation, game preservation, licenses, and extended territorial authority. Petitioners include the Duke of Abercorn the Duke of Fife Lord Gifford Rhodes Best Grey and Cawston.
A telegram from Constantinople reports Emperor William has arrived in the Dardanelles. Reception arrangements are complete with Yildiz Kiosk prepared, surrounding streets whitewashed, and houses along the route painted. Troops line the route in new uniforms. The Sultan’s railway saloon carriage has been rebuilt and prepared for the emperor’s use.
London speech at the Parnell Commission claims Davitt allied with treasonous figures in America and abroad and accuses Irish Nationalist leaders of keeping Ireland unsettled. In Sydney the Warnelite party finishes Australian tour having raised £20,000 for the Irish cause and plans to proceed to New Zealand.
London lightermen announce a strike starting Monday and the dockmen are likely to join, citing solidarity over recent actions and support received from lightermen during the previous dispute.
At Newcastle Arm strong Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. discussed raising capital by £1,000,000 with portions issued immediately and later by directors discretion. Sir William G. Armstrong defended the firm against criticism of 110 ton gun construction, saying government experiments were unfair but the utility of monster guns remained debatable.
London on November 1 reports the Rev Dr O Reilly treasurer of the Irish National League of America has handed to the National League the matter of priests disciplined by the organization.
Certificate holders crowded the New York room as the American Cottonseed Trust reported net earnings of 1 655 783 for fifteen months while earlier estimates had projected 2 600 000. General Samuel Thomas blamed shrinkage in product and property values and said managers made errors of judgment. A committee was proposed to study turning the trust into a corporation. Trustees Fairbanks and Kendall declined reelection. Nicholas Sheldon and G A Morrison were elected. The session adjourned until Wednesday.
Key West reports a general business paralysis due to a lockout by cigar makers. Messonier, treasurer of the Cigar Makers Union, was expelled from the island by a Board of Trade committee, stirring Cuban excitement. Arbitration is abandoned and about 1,000 American cigar makers, excluding Cuban Americans, are affected. Some manufacturers suspect Havana and the Spanish Cuban government backing the trouble.
Nov 1 Puitapetrata report quotes George W. Childs predicting General Grant’s body will likely be moved from New York to either West Point or Arlington Cemetery. He cites Grant’s past wish to rest near Winfield Scott at West Point and to have his wife buried beside him, with Army leaders favoring West Point and plans under way for Mrs. Grant’s possible burial location.
Washington November 1. Secretary Tracy formally accepts the cruiser Charleston built by Union Iron Works of San Francisco after a revised trial board report. The ship meets contract terms but misses required horsepower by 380, risking a $38,000 penalty. boiler capacity also under by machinery. No second trial allowed. Final settlement will decide if the penalty is enforceable. Contract price was 1,017,000 with 824,875 paid.
Plymouth November 1 A bar member in a judicial position says the District Court has absolute jurisdiction in juvenile cases and that the boy Joseph De Barros who was tried and discharged cannot be tried again for the same offense.
Shipping news records numerous vessels arriving at cities like New York Baltimore and Bremen and sailing from Liverpool Glasgow Hamburg and Havana with dates in late October and early November including ships Marsala Aller Adriatic and Tangier plus cargoes and routes to Boston London and Harburg among others.
Martin McHale testifies about carpet laid at 117 Clark street while Annie Carlson singles out Martin Burke as the man who rented the cottage under the name Frank Williams. Jonas Carlson corroborates the visit, and details of the May 4 lodging, May 19 entry, and a later courtroom identification follow in a dramatic sequence.
An advertisement touts a solid oak Dressing Cabinet designed for a lifetime of use. It highlights quartered grain oak, double top shelf, adjustable mirror, dust proof drawers, steel bearing casters, and a roomy tall closet with four sizes of drawers. Postage 10 cents brings a 256 page catalog with engravings.
Republican stance gaps highlighted as Democrats press for replies. Leader remains anxious to face opponent as Corcoran's argument anchors the debate.
Lieutenant Governor Brackett attended a large Haverhill rally for Russell and Corcoran, described as surpassing the Brackett reception. The crowd filled Globe Rink, with notable local figures present and speeches focusing on campaign issues such as prohibition and industry. Russell spoke of frank debate and contrasted positions with his opponent, while the crowd cheered and banners waved through a celebratory evening.
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