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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1890
Page
1
Sixteen families, about 100 people, are driven from their homes as eviction work starts at the Olphert estate in Ardsberg amid a storm. An indignation meeting condemns the owner, with English visitors observing and the bishop of Raphoe arriving to assist the evicted families.
A Democratic led inquiry reveals Russell & Co reduced wages 43 percent for workers linked to the party. President McClymonds and Secretary Russell defend the move as aimed at preserving shop discipline, with possible reinstatement for any unfairly treated employees. A Democratic committee interrogated plant leaders to uncover full causes.
A bid for popular demand lowers cost of the folding screen while preserving its luxury appeal. The piece remains valued in wealthier homes and serves practical uses in guest rooms sick rooms dining areas and many other spaces. Order by mail or visit to choose from a rich stock at the city’s lowest prices.
Evening outside garment introduced after season success. Praised for light bulk pliability warmth and perfect conformation whether walking or riding. McAllister made from Scotch and Irish tweeds in plaids and mixtures lined with wool interiors. Prices 25 80 35 and 40 dollars.
Taunton England November 11 A terrible Great Western railway crash occurred this morning at Norton Fitzwarren involving a special from the Cape mail steamer Norham Castle and a standing goods train. Ten men were killed eight injured and seven seriously hurt. The signalman, charged with manslaughter, forgot the goods train was on the track and allowed the special to proceed. He is an elderly employee with prior head injury from a previous accident. Rescue scenes were harrowing with a rescued couple later dying and a man trapped beneath debris.
A furious gale prevails along the Irish and Welsh coasts with heavy wreckage washing ashore. Continuous rain and swelling mountain streams have turned torrents and in the Ffestiniog district several workmen cottages were swept away.
London November 11 Mr Bancroft retired actor and manager offers to give £1000 if ninety nine others subscribe the same sum to provide General Booth with money to test his plan for improving the condition of the lower classes.
A ferryboat capsized on the Waag river near Bisztritz with fifty-five peasants aboard. The vessel, overloaded with men wagons and horses, sank taking the lives of all aboard.
Paris reports a violent burglary at the parish curé’s house in Args near Roubaix. A 65 year old housekeeper was killed with a blunt instrument, the curé was severely beaten and found dying with a fractured skull after the intruders stole valuables and fled.
The National Bank of Brazil has sent 600000 pounds in gold to its London branch, expected to arrive in London early next month. A Berlin telegram reports Emperor gifts of 250000 dollars to Professor Koch and 250000 dollars to fund a national institute to produce lymph for consumption treatment.
The November ship notices report arrivals and departures at New York and nearby ports. Vessels include the Dimock Boston bound ships, multiple steamers sailing for Europe and the Caribbean, and several schooners arriving from Bangor Bridgeport and New York. A new balentine L. W. Norton schooner, 509 tons, was launched in Nova Scotia for South American trade, with Captain Norton slated to command.
Ships and steamers listed with routes and origins from Liverpool Havre Hamburg New York Montreal and more on dates from November 10 to November 11. Entries include Samaria Obdam Mineola St Oswald Rhaetia George Clarkson and others with ports of call and departures across spare lines between Boston Philadelphia Queenstown Greenock Singapore and London.
The Lyceum’s season opened with The Idler by C Haddon Chambers. Star turns by Mr. Kelcey as Mark Cross and Miss Georgia Cayvan as Lady Harding drew a fine New York audience. The drama follows Cross's scheme to win his friend's wife amid elopement plots, ending with Cross set to sail Arctic seas.
A large fashionable audience heard Henry M. Stanley speak at the Metropolitan Opera House. Receipts totaled 14000 with 5000 to the lecturer and the rest to Summit Convalescent Home. Chauncey Depew introduced Stanley as an American honored for his exploration and Christian civilization.
The four masted schooner Horace W Macomber was launched at George E Currier's yard. W JLauer witnessed the launch and Captain Bray hosted a lunch for friends aboard. The vessel gave perfect satisfaction to the owners.
On November 11 in London and New York money on call ranged to 186 with a sharp bear attack on Villard stocks. Northern Pacific and North American led declines, Toledo Ann Arbor & North Michigan fell to 16, and panic swept the market as rumors of brokerages and bank settlements circulated.
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