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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1892
Page
8
Overcoats offered in rough smooth plain fancy and sizes for all needs. Affected by price and quality we guarantee value and will adjust to fit budget. Ulsters and broad ranges for men and boys with prices right and fitting service.
Captain Sansom reports Port au Prince in turmoil on November 5 with widespread arming and plans by President Hippolyte to move on Cape Hayti to quell uprisings. North Cape leaders object to cabinet exclusions favoring the South, risking civil conflict and a possible revival of Legitime’s foes. Hippolyte may move to crush the rebellion, while details of Port au Prince and the Cape on return trip remain unclear.
The piece profiles two young Massachusetts campaign speakers John J. Cantwell of Brookline and Franz Hugo Krebs of Boston. Cantwell, born June 6, 1871, is the Democratic boy orator recently gaining attention in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Krebs, 23, is Ward 17 Republican and noted for organization work and early rally presence.
Vice President Levi P. Morton left New York at 10 this morning with Mrs. Morton and their daughters for Washington. Upon arrival, Mr. Morton will go to the White House to pay respects to President Harrison.
A large blaze in Presque Isle Maine on November 1 consumed multiple buildings and crops with livestock losses. Fire Chief P R Penny reported total damage about 8000 dollars with 2000 dollars uninsured. Officials suspect arson as the cause.
The text profiles Krebs, a young candidate who first spoke publicly last June at a ratification meeting in the eighth aldermanic district and drew crowds at a Tremont Temple rally in July with leaders including Lodge and Greenhalge. Despite energetic campaigning, Ward 17 backed a substantial Democratic majority this fall, delaying his legislative nomination.
President Joseph G. Clinkard reports the Building Trades' Council has adopted the working card to unify union men. He notes initial resistance gave way as members learned its merits, the card costs 24 4 cents monthly, and it ties members to the protection and support of every organization sending delegates to the council, increasing unity and strength.
Shelter Tenn November 14 Chief Judge Turney governor elect of Tennessee lies dangerously ill at his home. There is no constitutional provision for a successor if Turney dies before inauguration. If he dies Governor Buchanan may hold over.
Secretary Foster stated no change to the Sept 1 twenty day immigration quarantine. He noted cholera will reappear in spring and warned against relaxing scrutiny at all ports. Nearly 2000 violators detained at Cape Charles illustrate government stand to prevent spread.
Philadelphia November 14 Chairman Harrity of the Democratic National Committee announced that Pennsylvania Democrats contributed most to the campaign fund in the recent contest and that most money came in small donations. He said the committee could pay all campaign expenses from liberal contributions and is debt free.
A fragment from a New Haven report notes Petrillo not at ten. unclear details.
Fire started in Brown's drug palace basement and spread rapidly to Kadden & Rosenbacher clothing, Caldwell & Ruff dry goods, Vaughan & Pepper, gutting them. The First National Bank of Windsor suffered gutted upper floors, and a second blaze hit Abbott & Jones tobacco warehouses and Sam Morris's stables. Eleven horses perished. Loss about 250000 with two thirds insured.
Delegates to the sixteenth Knights of Labor convention in St. Louis arrive as Master Workman Powderly plans to attend. A senior member notes most officers are likely to be reelected, with Powderly’s term expiring at the meeting. If he does not seek reelection, A. W. Wright of Toronto is seen as a potential successor.
C W Amonderoff known as Pencil Charley and heir to a German estate worth about 1,000,000 has been located in Kansas City Missouri. He works as a saloon porter at 1420 East Eighteenth Street after years selling pencils on the street. He appears mildly lunatic and unaware of his status.
At Caledonia Hall last evening President Jeremiah Harrington presided Eight new members were elected The organization was the first in Massachusetts to secure eight hours without a strike.
United Garment Workers No 25 held a regular meeting at the Garment Workers headquarters on 994 Washington Street last evening and initiated ten new members. The dispute with S Bronskishop has been settled satisfactorily to the union. The auditing committee reported the union’s financial condition good.
Last evening in Dexter Hall a large audience attended as President Mc Lellan presided. Seven new members were initiated and twelve membership propositions were received. The annual ball is set for November 25 in Cotillion Hall. Two death claims of 200 dollars each were approved and paid.
United Garment Workers Union No 37 held a meeting last evening with several new members initiated and membership propositions approved. It was decided to meet on the second and fourth Mondays going forward. Women garment workers in the city are not yet fully organized but the union is striving to achieve that, with about two hundred members currently and expected growth. A J Felz, general secretary, was elected a delegate to the national convention in Philadelphia this month.
The third annual hall of the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers Iron Ship Builders and Assistants Branch No 10 will be held in Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening January 6. The Steam Fitters Union met at Wells Memorial Building last evening for business then entertainment and banquet. Hat and cap makers schedule a mass meeting Wednesday evening. The second annual ball of United Garment Workers Local Union No 1 will be in Cotillion Hall Tuesday evening November 29.
The National line freighter England arrived at Sandy Hook after a 29 day voyage from London. Machinery failed October 27 at lat 43.35 N, long 57.40 W, drifting south as storms eased. Repairs completed November 8, captain declined salvage offers, and the ship reached port early this morning.
Memphis guests gather for the convention with national president Mrs. Julia Ward Howe arriving this afternoon. A reception hosted by the Nineteenth Century Club will precede the first session tomorrow, where Howe will give the annual address.
A major blaze last night leveled the hollowware factory of Dawes and Miller in New Brickton, causing about 75,000 dollars in damage with 29,000 dollars insured. The fire left roughly 180 workers unemployed. Origin is undetermined.
New York, Nov 14. President elect Cleveland’s Cabinet is the central topic as Democrats and Republicans debate likely picks. Whitney is widely named for Secretary of State, Dickinson may join or defer, and Cable Harrity Campbell are noted as probable contenders with others possible.
Memphis delegates flood in for the national Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union convention. Notables arrive including Loucks of Huron S D Wardell J F Tillman of Palmetto Tenn Ben Terrell of Texas. Jerry Simpson Ignatius Donnelly and others expected tomorrow. Simpson may seek the presidency to succeed Loucks. Loucks promises no change beyond reiterating Ocala demands and the subtreasury plan for silver coinage and public rail and telegraph ownership.
I P Thompson of Portland received a telegram from Secretary Foster offering the post of minister to Turkey to succeed Solomon Hirsch. Thompson would assume duties by December 15 if he can settle his business affairs. he will accept if arrangements satisfy him.
New York on Nov 14 reports Fabre and other lines lowering fares to 26 dollars from 30 to southern European ports. The move prompts a Continental inquiry and could trigger a price war among lines, excluding the major British companies.
Delos A. Blodgett of Grand Rapids announces retirement from business and divides his $7.2 million estate into three equal shares for his son John W. Blodgett his son in law Edward Lowe and one share retained for himself He says he has earned all the money he desires and wishes fewer business cares.
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