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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1890
Page
2
The record lists Ward Lane as Democrat for eighteenth, William Forman as Democrat for nineteenth, James R. Williams as Democrat for twentieth, and George W. Smith as Republican for twentieth.
Minnesota returns as of 10 PM show Merriam a Republican lead for governor with 82 220 to 80 663 over Wilson a Democrat and Owen an Alliance candidate at 52 1440 plus a 1557 Merriam plurality. Most counties counted Republicans win rest of state ticket except Auditor Bierman Alliance endorsed. In 5th district Halverson Alliance appears elected to Congress by about 2000. Lind defeats Cabjanker Alliance-Vem in 2nd.
In Indiana on November 7 official returns show Democrats will hold 69 seats in the legislature and a 318000 statewide plurality. Only Waugh and Johnson win in Congress, with Democrats controlling both houses in the legislature and a 69 vote joint session majority.
In New Hampshire towns vote totals show Tuttle leading with 42 454, Amsden 42 378, and Pletcher 3 289 for Governor. In the first district MacKinney 21 858 and Taggart 20 540 for Congress, MacKinney ahead by 1 318. Republicans form a committee to canvass the legislative situation as the Superior Court may settle disputed House seats.
San Francisco November 7 Republicans sweep state ticket with Markham winning governor by about 10000. Sanderson leads San Francisco mayoral race by roughly 4000. Four congressmen elected, two districts contested. Blanchard leads Caminetti by 400 in the second district with few precincts reported. Geary trails Bohm by eight votes in the first district with less than half the precincts reported.
Des Moines Iowa returns from about seventy counties show McFarland with 173 179 and Chamberlain 170 543. McFarland leads by 2 636 and is expected to gain in nine more counties to about 3 901. The gain over last year suggests the Republican slate will win by roughly four thousand.
Complete and incomplete returns from almost all Washington counties show Wilson Republican for Congress with 18 030 votes to Carroll Democrat 13 021. Statewide, Wilson’s majority likely 7000 to 8000, surpassing 1889’s 9947. Legislature stands Senate 31 R 2 D 1 doubtful. House 6 R 17 D.
Latest state returns indicate 239 Democrats and 93 Republicans elected with Alliance candidates counted for the Democrats. Illinois yields 14 Democrats to 6 Republicans and Wisconsin 8 Democrats to 1 Republican.
Judge Thurman reports being pleased with voters indicating resistance to burdensome tariffs while praising Cleveland. Senator Sherman cites McKinley bill as misunderstood but beneficial, predicting wiser choices next year amid Republican losses. Albany dispatches add Vilas and Dickinson perspectives on the tariff issue and Democratic resilience.
Mr. Fairchild argues war era finance should empower popular government and expose the flaws of money driven influence. He says the Decalog ue has a place in politics and condemns party expediency while praising trust in the people's intelligence amid Democratic tariff discourse.
New York November 7 President Ivan Thomas of the Produce Exchange writes to Secretary Blaine urging reciprocity with Newfoundland. He cites a favorable committee report and outlines how removing duties and bonding barriers could boost through freight and New York as the hub for Newfoundland trade with Europe and the Americas. The letter argues better access for Newfoundland products and greater U S purchases from the island.
The Secretary of Agriculture sought. State Department confirms Mexico is preparing a tariff bill but has not imposed any import duty on U S cattle. Nuevo Laredo consul general states no such duty exists to date. Details of the tariff bill remain unpublished.
Halifax reports from Summerside that envelopes with Swedish postmarks addressed to people on the bark Falka, a gold headed cane, money, and wreckage were found along the New London shore. Nearby witnesses recalled seeing a distressed bark off Tig nish during a storm, which vanished as a rain squall descended. All signs indicate the loss of a large foreign bark with all hands.
Thomas Harper president and treasurer and William Harper manager of Harper Bros Company have disappeared from New York with debts estimated at 25 000 to 50 000. Executions totaling 1500 against the company and 3500 against the Harpers are held by the sheriff. The absent pair are said to have sailed for a rope and collected cash and notes before leaving. They came from Scotland seven years ago and built a lamp and shade business at Barclay and Church streets and Van West in Westchester.
Fall River stock prices show active week with stronger gains as manufacturers hold print cloths at 35 1 2 cents, aiding market. G M Haffards & Co report transfers as mills trade with firmer values and modest advance for select mills.
A string of rail accidents and attacks reported from Sedalia to Cincinnati and beyond. Train No 3 was wrecked near Otterville by robbers, injuring engineer Boyd and mail crew. four postal clerks hurt lightly. A Jacksonville sleeper crash in Junction City caused multiple injuries. A Pullman car Sarmatia toppled near DuLurn with twenty bruised. A collision near Bockum with a gunpowder train left several injured.
A Chicago meeting of beef and pork packers discussed forming a combination to sell to a syndicate of English capitalists. After adjournment, Mr. Adams said the deal was practically consummated, creating a large global packing concern with English investment. American management would stay with current leaders. Armour and Libby denied involvement and said England lacks funds to buy Armour out.
Captain Schley reports the new cruiser Baltimore sailed from Copenhagen to Lisbon in five days and five hours. In heavy seas she held 14.5 to 16 knots for two days, showing stability and ease of movement. The ship’s battery could be fought at all times and it maintained speed with reduced coal usage after the English Channel.
Curcaco Nov 7 The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Chicago assigned for creditors Oct 25 but the failure was not announced until today as a schedule of assets and liabilities was filed in the County Court Liabilities 57604 assets 187660 The company organized 1869 Secretary Treasurer W Smith says heavy losses dissatisfaction among premium note holders and withdrawals led to the move One year earlier a 10 percent assessment caused hundreds to withdraw Since January last over 200000 has been paid out in this way and directors decided an assignment was in the interest of all concerned Assets are good enough to pay debt three times over
In Syracuse on November 7, workers unearthed a human body from the Leland Hotel ruins. Only the skull remained complete while other bones lay scattered on a mattress. The remains are believed to be Mary Doyle, a hotel servant. A stock company led by the Lelands plans a new fireproof hotel elsewhere in the city.
Josie Clark was arrested by Station 4 officers late last evening for assault and battery with a knife on Bridget Kennedy at 39 Edinboro Street. The head wound required seven stitches from a local doctor.
Destructive blazes across multiple states leave hotels, stores, and residences devastated. Notable fires strike Owensboro Kentucky causing at least one fatality and multiple injuries as surrounding buildings burn, while incidents reportions in Norwalk Connecticut Hartman Arkansas Shreveport Louisiana Winslow Indiana and East Boston cause extensive property losses and homelessness.
In Montrielier Vermont's Senate considers a plan to create 30 senatorial districts with biennial elections and population basing on the 1890 census. A $20,000 hospital at Soldiers Home Bennington bill and a $50,000 asylum completion bill advance. A 5 percent interest limit fails. Other actions include G A R badges penalties, Labor Day status, and a heated University of Vermont vs separate agricultural college battle. The high license bill nears committee review with likely dual reports.
The hearing on Roxbury Central wharf’s petition to fill part of South Bay ended with final arguments. Bradley Fertilizer Company contends public navigation and historic marsh use protect Bradley land, while Roxbury petitioners argue public health and development justify the project. commissioners reserved decision.
A forenoon hearing at Providence station before Horace Aldrich H C Southworth and E B Bishop addresses the Roxbury grade separation petition. Residents fear Tremont street losses and real estate harm. engineers propose eighteen foot raise and lowered tracks with bridges at Forest Hills and across the Dedham branch, costing tens of thousands to millions in grade and land damages.
Alphonso Ross longtime financial and marine editor of the Boston Advertiser died at 1 a.m. at his home 118 Newbury Street after stomach cancer. Born in Portland Missouri he married the daughter of the late Governor Crapo of Michigan and survived by a daughter. His career began in 1849 as a compositor and spanned roles including managing editor and a beloved writer known for finance notes and humor. He resigned from the financial department in August due to ill health.
Nehemiah Allen Leonard, president of the Connecticut River railroad and a leading Hampden county lawyer since 1850, died yesterday at 6 pm in Springfield from Brights disease. Born 1825 in New Bedford, he graduated Brown University in 1848, partnered with George Ashman in 1850, served as district attorney from 1874, elected in 1877, and led the railroad from 1880 until his death. He leaves widow Clara Temple Leonard, former State Board of Lunacy and Charity member.
Charles H Symonds a former state senator and ex attorney at law died at his Salem home yesterday morning. Born in Salem thirty-two years ago he studied law with Judge J F Osgood and was admitted to the bar about 1878. He served in the Salem Common Council 1881 86 in the State House 1887 88 and in the Senate 1889 and was defeated for the Republican nomination in 1889 3. He held royal and fraternal offices including grand sachem of the Independent Order of Redmen of Massachusetts and first prophet of Naumkeag Tribe. He leaves a widow and one son.
The corner stone of the Winter Hill Congregational Church at Broadway and Central street Somerville will be laid this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel. Representatives from the church departments will participate in the exercises and lay the stone.
New York reports that Peru has enacted a tariff law to take effect February 1, 1891, taxing 15 cents in Peruvian silver per pound on all foreign lard. The measure aims to boost native production and shocks the Produce Exchange as Peru purchases about 300,000 dollars worth of U.S. lard annually.
An article argues catarrh is not a local ailment but a bloodborn condition. It claims impurities circulate from heart to brain liver kidneys and other organs. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a constitutional cure eliminating impurities for permanent relief.
A claim that catarrh is constitutional and can be treated by a constitutional remedy. The advertisement promotes Hooa’s Sarsaparilla as a purifier of the blood and suggests it cures the disease by addressing underlying constitution.
Great nerve specialist S M Reynolds of New York testifies to Dr. Greene's Nervura as the most valuable remedy for nervous system disorders. He cites trials among his patients and his own family, noting cures for sleeplessness headaches nervous debility and widespread acclaim from others in the medical community.
Dr Nedmer praises Dr Greenel's Nervura as a cure used in hospitals with high success at New York Lodge and Association Hospital. Emil Neumer M D, superintendent, urges sufferers to use the remedy and notes its plant based, non toxic composition. Free consultation with Dr Greene offered at 84 Temple Place Boston.
A reporter tours the Mechanics' building highlighting the Boston Belting Company exhibit on India rubber’s wide applications from hoses to dental rubber. It notes the firm’s long history, Devonshire street offices, and James Bennett Forsythe’s role, plus advancements in vulcanized belting and hose for steam engines. Also featured are Cypress lumber displays by A. J. Stearns Lumber Company, Dutch doors, and Major's cement, praised for strong glue and repair uses.
The New Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women near Smyrna and Binney streets Longwood held dedicatory services yesterday afternoon attended by Governor Brackett Mayor Hart and Rev. E A Horton. Dr Codman reported liquidation of most bills leaving a $21000 mortgage as the remaining obligation and fund donations included a $100 contribution. The building houses reception dining laundry private patient rooms and beneficiary wards with seventy patients present and a reception with chocolate and cake served by local donors and church groups.
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