This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
8
Governor Flower met President elect Cleveland amid Cabinet talk. Reported Treasury head pick and other posts splash across New York and Iowa dispatches as insiders name Whitney Gray Cable and Collins for influence. Patterson,Breckenridge and other figures are floated while Flower denies politics beyond courtesy.
Washtneron reports a coming drive to reduce expenditures to avoid deficit. The Democratic Congress may prune subsidies for mail steamship lines, with eight current foreign routes and three more contracts. two key routes to Antwerp and Liverpool may start in 1895. If funds are refused, steamship firms can sue in the Court of Claims to force government compliance.
Subpoenas were sworn for Sword A. Simon a young Republican lawyer and Louis H. Eckhart a real estate man in Borraio New York on charges of attempting to corrupt election inspectors with large bribes to swap Democratic votes for Love and Bissell to Emerson and Quincy. The affidavit from a Democratic inspector says he was offered money to alter the vote in his district. The accused appeared before Judge Titus in Superior Court at 10 this morning.
Campera New Jersey November 15 A second 20000 damage suit is brought against ex Judge Wescott by John Miller husband of the woman whose murder Francis Lingo is on trial for The action accuses slander and defamation Mr Harris and Harry Scovel lawyers for Miller with Harris the principal witness as the alleged libelous words were spoken on a Camden ferryboat Saturday.
North and Northeast Lancashire mill owners unite in the half-time effort but decide to negotiate with workers to accept shorter hours that come with wage reductions.
Svaxim Nov 15. The cavalry sent to push Chieftain Osman Digna back into the desert returned from Sinkat after burning the camp there that Osman Digna had deserted. The chieftain and his forces remained quietly at Amet.
The Rev G H Harris 22 of North Orleans killed himself over unrequited love after a rejection from a woman in East Charlestown Vermont. Born in Ellick Pennsylvania he studied at St Lawrence University Canton New York and rose from miner’s son to respected pastor before his death صباح.
Toreka Kan Nov 15 Official returns show Populists with 24 senators and Republicans 16. GOPs hold 63 House members, Democrats two, with two districts tied. If Republicans win both ties, Populists may lack a senator on joint ballot, boosting Democratic support. Edward Carroll named as preferred Democrat by Republicans. Mrs Lease contemplates a senatorial bid if not barred. She argues with middle of the road faction and GOP support she could win and would oppose egg-throwing Democrats of the South.
Opinion question asks if admirers should present Governor Russell with a fine gubernatorial chair. Pro pose notes respect for leadership and ceremonial symbolism. oppose cites practicality and precedent, suggesting gifts should honor public service through policy support rather than personal items.
The President appointed William Potter of Pennsylvania minister to Italy. David P. Thompson of Oregon becomes Minister to Turkey. Edward C. Little of Kansas is named agent and consul-general to Cairo Egypt.
Prairie fires in eastern Colorado have destroyed thousands of acres of winter pasture in Kit Carson Lincoln and Arapahoe counties. Barns hay and straw stored on farms are lost and livestock perishes as fires burn fiercely across the plains.
In yesterday’s Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond sentenced several defendants. John Downey and Jeremiah O'Brien received six years in State Prison for robbery. John McCarty got five years for assault and battery with intent to rob at the House of Correction. Ronald McDonald drew eighteen months for breaking and entering at the House of Correction. Mary Flynn received one year for threats at the House of Correction. John Andrews Martin McNamara and Frederick Williams were given Massachusetts Reformatory terms for breaking and entering, and John F. Flaherty received six years in State Prison for robbery.
The Quincy School Association meets this evening at the Hotel Thorndike with a 6 30 business session followed by dinner at 7. The arrangements committee including Edwin A Bell Alfred Bunker William L Kelt and Francis C Lord prepared a suitable literary program and the outlook is for an enjoyable evening.
Medford debates its first mayoral race as General S C Lawrence and Selectman Morris W Child emerge as leading contenders. Prohibition, bonds, and rapid transit shape the contest with Democrats holding swing power. Business figures and merchants voice support for Lawrence or Child, while local ministers may influence the caucus. The two candidates promise progress and city improvements with a two week caucus looming.
Old Schoolboys met at Young's Hotel for a business gathering of the association and then shared a dinner. Officers elected for the coming year included President Micah Dyer Jr, Vice President Benjamin Converse, Clerk Treasurer William Lawrence, and Historian Warren Richardson. A $100 contribution to the Teachers' Association was also noted.
The Allen Line steamship State of Georgia en route from Montreal to Aberdeen with cattle arrived at St. John’s N F with engines disabled. The ship first showed trouble on October 2 from Montreal and had just been taken out of dry dock when she limped into port.
In Atlanta on November 15 report of Senator Hill’s engagement to Mrs Fannie Iverson is denied. Mrs Iverson has not met Hill since a five year old occasion and sources say the rumor is unfounded. She is described as a leading beauty in the South and a widow for about six years.
London dated Nov 15 Frederick Evans also known as Helmbold the pretended Prince of Teck has been sentenced to one year at hard labor He is described as being of respectable American parentage and unclear lineage is noted in reports
The marriage of actress Agnes Huntington to P. D. Cravath a notable Ohio lawyer occurred today at St. Thomas church New York with Rev. Dr. John Wesley Brown officiating.
The trial of Professor Henry Preserved Smith of Lane Theological Seminary resumes in Cincinnati. He faces charges over alleged errors in the Old Testament and suppression of historic truths. A presbytery member predicts he may lose his ministerial standing but keep his professorship.
Memphis Tenn November 15 The first open session of the Farmers Alliance convened with President Loucks and officers present Delegates from every state attended The gathering marked a pledge to sow for a larger harvest after the 1892 political success with speakers from North Carolina New York and Memphis noting cross party support and unity A credentials committee was appointed to proceed with the meeting
In St Petersburg on November 15 General Gourko found Russian Polish workers endured brutal treatment and easy dismissals by German overseers. An order requires overseers to speak Russian and Polish fluently or be dismissed by January 1, improving language provisions and labor conditions.
Sarnia Ontario November fifteenth. It is believed the schooner Hercules owned by Finlay McGibbon of Sarnia has been lost with Captain Giles and six crew members all from Sarnia. The vessel carried a lumber cargo from Penetanguishene and is eight days overdue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.