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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
8
A Parisian housewife ad counsels interference to spare women from backbreaking washday toil. It argues Pearline loosens dirt, reduces rubbing, and cuts washing to rinsing, warning against misleading grocers and peddlers selling imitation products.
Boston boards of Fire Underwriters announces an 80 percent coinsurance requirement for insured properties with an 50 percent rate increase to standardize coverage. Exceptions exist for not specifically rated risks and guaranteed higher than 80 percent. The circular, issued by secretary Osborne Howes Jr., details calculations for buildings contents and stock with coinsurance clauses and loss adjustments.
A lamp explosion at Barrows's hardware store in Clarendon started a massive blaze this morning. The fire destroyed Barrows's store, the adjacent Methodist church, Porter and Murphy's grocery, and a building owned by Mr. McAllister, with losses around $20,000 and partial insurance. Clarendon lacks fire protection.
Denver reports Kit Carson son of the scout was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting at William Richards and his wife, Mrs Richards, in Los Animas on December 10. Richards survived after being seriously wounded and Mrs Richards died from a fatal shot.
The alarm from Box 268 at 3:57 yesterday afternoon reported a slight fire in John M. Way's residence on Copeland terrace due to an overheated furnace. No damage resulted.
Baltimore officials deny a Philadelphia and New York rumor that Reading has pressed for control of the Baltimore and Ohio system. Most expect some form of amalgamation later, with B&O to run west of Pittsburgh and Reading to lead east, and Reading extensions toward Pittsburgh could shorten New York to West routes.
Washington reports acute differences between Mataafa and Malietoa in Samoa. To protect U S interests a naval vessel will be sent soon, as required by the tripartite treaty, replacing the Alliance which was diverted. Ranger to depart from San Francisco after preparations and voyage time.
Washington November 11 Ernst G Timme fifth auditor details a 157545 deficit in the consular service for the year caused by reduced consular and invoice fee income. Compared with 1890 collections the year 1892 saw 385768 fewer foreign-invoice entries and 89421.75 less in invoice fees. Seamen relief costs totaled 34910 for the year.
New York voters hear Dan Lamont will not seek office or newspaper work again if Cleveland is re-elected. He says he has finished his apprenticeship and has other tasks to pursue. Friends anticipate G F Parker as his successor as Cleveland’s loyal aide.
New York city reports Mrs Murphy former St. Cloud Minnesota resident sought for passing bogus drafts for 3800 and 700 dollars at First National Bank and German American National Bank of St. Cloud Minnesota. She vanished after securing the funds. She is said to be the step daughter of Hon Andrew McCrea of Minnesota.
New Bedford reports the Independent Citizens' party meeting names Stephen A. Brownell as mayoral candidate while planning a ward slate for Common Council. Potential mayoral contenders from the party include ex-Alderman Delano Captain William Sanders and Charles F. Shaw.
Captain Densmore long time chief usher of the White House is reported near death at his Washington residence. He resigned during Cleveland's first term but resumed duties after Harrison's election, making him a well known figure among public men.
The Sherman homestead at the northeast corner of Bell and Garrison avenues in St Louis was sold yesterday to plate glass manufacturer F A Drew for $150,000. The sale involved the Navy and the city, reflecting a notable historical property transaction.
In Lendon on November 11, Dr Benvenuto Harris, a witness at the inquest into the death of Dr Woodburn Heron, the paramour of Ruby Russell, ingested morphine and killed himself at a Croydon hotel last night.
The article reports Henry B. Foulke aka the American Koot Humi claims power to precipitate letters and pictures from the beyond but avoids a promised seance in Boston. He says he can only act when the spell strikes him and disputes William Q. Judge’s denial, leaving the question unresolved.
New York reports that Representative W. P. Breckinridge correctly predicted Cleveland’s nomination and a large electoral and popular majority. The November election produced an unprecedented Democratic sweep, including California and Ohio, validating his prophecy beyond earlier expectations.
The Spanish steamer Ramon de Larrinaga brought Captain Morris his wife and the crew of the American brig Sparkling Water from St Anne’s, C. B. The brig had been abandoned at sea in a sinking condition on October 30 and was bound for Philadelphia from New Orleans when the incident occurred.
ALLENTOWN Penn Nov 11 The building at Slatington occupied by the Fulmer and Edwin Krause school slate factory burned today causing a loss of 40000 with insurance of 2500.
John Walker and George Clay of Dewsbury England arrived aboard the Majestic to explore establishing a large blanket factory in the United States. They expect a Democratic victory to alter tariff policy favorable to American mills and seek to partner with leading wool and worsted importers in New York.
The Baltimore Charleston and San Francisco under Admiral Gherardi head from Panama toward Callao Peru to join Yorktown then sail down the South American coast visiting seaports and arranging for a New York Harbor naval review next spring. Great Britain likely to send a senior officer to Hampton Roads for the events. The fleet will arrive in New York by March with Gherardi commanding at the rendezvous and arranging anchorage and evolutions by rank.
J J Moloney, famed Sand Lot orator from San Francisco, was brought to New York by the Republican national committee to advocate the party in cafes and streets with a loud, belligerent style. Paid 260 dollars weekly, he aimed to unsettle opponents in crowds. news of California swinging to the Democrats left him nearly speechless, now speaking in whispers.
A Louisville, New Orleans and Texas freight collision near Babo Mississippi killed both engineers, Weaver and Heiner, who were likely asleep at impact. The southbound train passed the meeting point ten minutes early, causing the fatal crash that injured no one else.
Ithaca N Y Nov 11 The inauguration of Jacob Gould Schurman as Cornell University president occurred today The program included prayers addresses by students alumni faculty trustees acceptance of charter and seal by the president and the inaugural address by Schurman with music by the Cornell Glee Club.
The schooner Anna R Bishop with Captain Rulon sailed from New York September 15 for Para Brazil loaded with lumber and returned November 11. He says he reached Para October 14, was signalled not to enter the harbor, anchored near Avelia lighthouse for five days, spoke to no one, and could not present a clean health certificate from the Brazilian consul.
The Shore Line remains ahead in traveler comfort and safety, first to provide vestibuled trains on the Boston to New York route, enhancing ride quality and security for passengers.
Four years into an unhappy marriage on Sidney Street Cambridge Golien G Hamilton jailed for counterfeiting. His wife Mary age nineteen and their three year old daughter live in a furnished home as she recalls a romance gone wrong. Mary once a Halifax schoolgirl recalls happier days with her parents.
A 14 year old joined the Salvation Army in St John N B and married a man she trusted. He was a counterfeiter and drunkard who abused her after they moved to Cambridge. A police report follows as she escapes with a broken heart and the husband jailed.
Chicago November 11 reports two large packing firms the International Packing and Provision Company and the Chicago Packing and Provision Company will merge. The consolidation creates a major capital aggregation with over $4,000,000 in cash working capital plus assets from plants and bonds.
Columbus Oh November 11 Congressman Outhwaite sent a letter to the State Bankers Association urging adoption of a resolution to replace mutilated and soiled currency with new notes He cites disease bacilli on money and medical claims that infectious diseases are carried by it and, with cholera a threat, says Congress should act now and he will introduce a bill at the next session
Postmaster S. M. Teats, in Herr Kansas, shot himself in the head with a revolver yesterday in the post office. He faced financial difficulties and feared losing his job under the Democratic administration, which left him despondent.
At 2 am the strike ended with terms: workers recalled if they offer service, wage and hour arbitration within 48 hours, and non-discrimination for union men with first hiring priority for applicants. Streetcars resumed by 6 am, but many employers refused old terms. About 1500 strike laborers and sympathy groups face altered futures as nonunion workers fill roles and unions suffer.
The ninety fourth meeting of the committee on new members of the theological library met at 6 Mount Vernon Street with full attendance. Boston residents William Wilkins Warren Theodore Metcalf and J M Gibbons were elected annual corporate members, along with Revs C L Tombien Natick F E Sturges D D of Natick and Revs J W Dearborn Louis A Banks of Boston as annual members. Many candidates were approved for various positions, and Clement S Houghton of Boston was added to the committee on new members.
Washington dispatch reports that massive land-entry frauds investigated under Land Commissioner Sparks have led to court actions. J. D. Hall faces perjury charges in San Francisco over public land surveys, with later trials for J Rh Glover, J A Benson, and G H Perrus. The syndicate allegedly controlled Pacific slope contracts via banks and power of attorney, spanning California and beyond, securing several million dollars.
Washington reports that Mavroyeni Pasha, chief physician to the Sultan and father of the Turkish minister in Washington, has been fully restored to the imperial favor after recent disgrace and imprisonment tied to a diary sent by his divorced French wife.
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