20 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1888
Page
1
The Cunarder Umbria arrived at Queenstown after a record eastward crossing. Corrected time 6 days 2 hours 55 minutes, beating the previous best by 1 hour 45 minutes and surpassing the prior record of the Etruria.
In PumapereatA on Nov 19 Harvard overwhelmed Dartmouth 48 to 0 amid heavy rain and ankle deep puddles before 400 spectators. Sears scored four touchdowns with Porter and Harding adding further scores as Harvard dominated both sides and forced a safety.
Washington reports 24 hour forecast for New England rain or snow and clearing later with colder northerly winds. Eastern New York to see clearing and a touch colder. Cautionary signals are displayed at Atlantic coast stations from the Norfolk section to Eastport.
The article argues that many dining chair patterns are uncomfortable and waste the social dignity of a meal. It praises well designed chairs that support digestion and bodily comfort, noting even Delmonico would tire of bad seating. A well chosen chair makes diners rise refreshed.
A garbled list records multiple ships and origins including New Orleans Havana London New York and Charlestown with dates from November. Entries mention vessels such as La Normandie Benacre Bavarian Eider and Saratoga among others, with ports including Liverpool Havre Glasgow and Suez and various origin cities.
Halifax reports the brig Libbie H from North Sydney arrived with flag at half mast for a lost crewman who fell from the topgallant yard. In New York, arrivals include the steamer Saratoga and multiple ships and brigs, with several vessels cleared for London Liverpool Amsterdam and other ports.
In London the House of Commons debated extending the Ashbourne land act with an additional £5,000,000. Gladstone opposed the measure arguing for relief on arrears and voter support, while Madden defended the expansion as necessary for tenants. He warned against delaying land purchase policies and urged Parliament to address arrears to prevent evictions.
Loxton reports the royal yacht bearing the Empress Frederick and her daughters arriving at Port Victoria. Queen Victoria and the Princesses Louise and Beatrice greet her. Count von Hatzfeldt, the German ambassador, is met at Waterloo. The reunion is described as touching, and a missed invitation leads to a later travel arrangement for the ambassador.
In the Chamber of Deputies M Goblet stated France had not agreed to cooperate with England and Germany in a coast blockade. France would allow flag search for arms or slave trade, but rejected universal search of all French ships. A French warship would deter slave trading under the French flag while future action would depend on circumstances.
Supnry Australia November 19 reports the premier urging the Assembly to advise the Queen to confine the governor's office to a class of public men who can assist in imperial administration and to intern the colonial governments in the process of their intended nomination before appointment becomes absolute.
Dustin reports that the Invincibles Mallet and MacCaffrey departed with strong escort for London to testify before the Parnell commission. At Downpatrick station Maclaffrey proclaimed that they are coerced and go unwillingly to inform the people.
Dusit November 19. About 10,000 people gathered at Bearcross in county Lipperary to hold a meeting proclaimed by the government. Police charged the crowd, dispersing them as injuries were reported among many attendees.
The article notes General Von Schellenberg to resign as War Minister and lead the First Army Corps with Habuka succeeding him. It reports 6.5 million marks extra 1889 1890 military spending mainly for ironclads, a proposed Hamburg Calcutta steamship line, and a relief committee meeting in Hanover for Emin Pasha. Also mentions Spurgeon leaving for the south of France due to illness.
Judge Blodgett denied the American Cushman Telephone Company's petition for a rehearing against the American Bell Telephone Company. The case proceeds to the U S Supreme Court on appeal.
Telegrams from Blaine New York November 19 report Irish American protectionists celebrating Harrison Morton win at Cooper Union. Patrick Ford presided with ex Governor Alger and Egan Condon, Healy among participants. Noted congratulations from multiple governors and lawmakers.
New York, Nov. 19. The meeting of the Church Temperance Society at Steinway Hall featured Hon. Warner Miller who argued high license works where tried and pro prohibition is untenable given last election results. Bishop Coleman and Rev. D. A. Greer condemned Rhode Island prohibition as a failure despite a liquor traffic rise, while Mayor Seth Low spoke on enforcing the saloon law and backing local option alongside high license. A letter from Chauncey M. Depew noted absence.
Major-General J M Schofield details a peaceful year in the Pacific division aside from Crow disturbances in the Missouri division. He notes progress in artillery practice for heavy seacoast guns, calls for more troops to handle large calibers, urges fortification readiness, and discusses officer retention, desertions, and proposed increases in deserter rewards and discharge options for enlisted men.
Memphis November 19 Colonel J W Jefferson of Memphis asked President-elect Harrison about his Southern policy. In Indianapolis Navy 14 the reply expresses gratitude for the veteran comrade and stresses a desire to promote the general good of all people, with cooperation from law abiding conservative citizens in all states.
Marsyn and Cola offer Brack all silk Guipure Lace Flouncing, 40 inches wide, priced at $1 per yard at Joarnan. Limited details readable.
Urica and Lirrine dairy markets report daily cheese sales with varied prices. Urica lists 450 boxes at 94 cents, 1920 at 9 34 cents, 1127 at 10 cents, 450 at 10 34 cents, 200 at 10 two cents, 300 on private terms and 1820 on commission. Lirrine records 36 boxes at 94 cents, 809 at 9 ec, 2650 at 10 cents, 1630 at 10 44 cents, 334 on private terms and 496 on commission. Additionally 580 dairy cheese boxes were sold at Olean Wisconsin and 55 packages of dairy butter at 21 25 cents.
The Texan arrived at New Orleans from Port au Prince on November 19, reporting calm in the capital after leaving on November 12. The Haytien Republic remains seized with negotiations ongoing for its release while the Boston is at Port au Prince. Captain King did not hear of any demand for the release of the Haytien Ranuhlia.
Ottawa reports minister of railways approves the ship railway across the isthmus joining Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Contracts awarded to English capitalists total 5 500 000 dollars, excluding docks. The 40 mile line aims for completion in 1892 and promises to cut transatlantic voyage by 500 miles for ships from Boston and New York sailing via Bay of Fundy and Gulf of St. Lawrence after hydraulic lifts.
In a New York report dated November 19, the Catholic News quotes Cardinal Simeoni replying to Cardinal Gibbons on the Knights of Labor. The Sacred Congregation says the association can be tolerated for now with rule changes to clarify ambiguity and remove passages seen as socialist or communist. The edits should affirm property rights and legitimize means, ensuring no covert anti moral elements slip into the organization.
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