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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1892

Page

2

Comet Mystery Tied to Jupiter Believed Safe for Now

The article reports Harvard professor Pickering's view that the comet near Andromeda is likely captured by Jupiter and will not collide with Earth. It notes Biela's comet possibilities, the meteors called Bielids, and predictions of a dramatic sky show Sunday night while urging calm amid sensational reports.

Pickering Harvard College Holmes Andromeda Jupiter Harvard Iela Biela Colbert Chicago Biesla Andromedes Orion Mars

Victory Assured Pant Factories to Open Next Monday

Reichers and labor allies push for garment workers gains as pantmakers settle a lockout. Four factories expected to reopen Monday morning after contractors yield to unions. large Hanover Street meeting urged continued held-out stance. Charles F Reichers profile notes his rise from cutter to General Secretary of United Garment Workers of America.

Pantmakers Hanover Street Reichers Garment Workers Charles F. Reichers United Garment Workers of America New York

Felz Elected General Organizer At Garment Workers Meet

Delegates A J Felz and Walter Chuck returned home from the United Garment Workers of America convention in Philadelphia yesterday. Felz was elected general organizer, a position among the highest in the order.

Continents Brooklyn Knights of Labor Assembly No Clothing Cutters’ Assembly Assembly K. of L Philadelphia A. J. Felz Walter Chuck United Garment Workers of America Mr. Felz

Carpenters Union No 33 Ball Draws Profits

Cotillon Hall hosted the Carpenters Union No 33 annual ball attracting hundreds and generating several hundred dollars for the union, marking a financial success and festive evening.

Cotillon Hall Gayety Carpenters’ Union No. 33

Boston Waiters' Benevolent Association elects new president

The Boston Waiters' Benevolent Association held a regular meeting at 724 Washington Street last evening. Henry McKenna was elected president in place of G J Betts who resigned. Eighteen new members were initiated.

Boston Waiters’ Benevolent Association Washington Street Henry McKenna G. J. Betts Neby

Union Meetings Reported Across City Last Evening

The executive board of Building Laborers Union No 6 met at 45 Eliot Street. Three new members were initiated at the Plate Printers meeting in Blatchford Hall. Union No 258 Paper Hangers of the Brotherhood celebrated their first anniversary at 53 Hanover Street. Addresses were given by James McGinty and L G Newman of the Building Trades Council.

Building Laborers’ Union No. 6 Eliot Street Blatchford Hall Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators Hanover Street James McGinty L. G. Newman Building Trades’ Council

Freight Wreck Kills Two as Trains Collide on Hill

Indianapolis Nov. 25. Freight train No. 84 stalled on Jackson's Hill causing a split. Eastbound No. 84 remaining on main line and westbound No. 81 collided with the second part. Fireman W. E. Beeman killed instantly. Engineer H. H. Meyer severely injured and likely fatally harmed. Head brakeman Harry Hendricks severely scalded. Engine derailed and six box cars piled over.

Indianapolis Ind Pan Handle Harvey Station Jackson’s Hill W. E. Beeman H. H. Meyer Harry Hendricks

Sir John Abbott Resigns as Governor General

Ottawa Nov 25 The Governor General has received with regret a letter from Sir John Abbott stating ill health forces him to resign. Acting on Abbott’s advice, Sir John Thompson is asked to form a new Cabinet.

Ottawa Ont John Abbott John Thompson

Ex Judge Eben Hutchinson Leaves Country in Shame

Ex judge Eben Hutchinson fled Chelsea with his wife and no fortune after defrauding many. Lawyers pursued him for money while he sought escape. His wife and two children remain near East Boston, and the family home on Gardner Street has been lost to creditors as exile looms.

Eben Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson Chelsea

Get Him Dead or Alive Bradley Returns Inside Prison

Warden Lovering orders guards to capture Jim Bradley, believed inside Charles Town State Prison. Outside watch tripled, warden vows to nab him dead or alive, asserting Bradley did not leave with visitors and that the outside doors were secured by himself and Darling.

Jim’ Bradley Jim Bradley Mr.Darling Darling

Nuisance Still Unabated At College Hill Beach

Winthrop residents protest a continued dumping of night soil on the beach south of College Hill near Tafts. The Town Board of Health promises to act but admits no authority over local boards, leaving the beach defiled and citizens dissatisfied.

Winthrop Town Board of Health College Hill Tafts State Board of Health Boards of Health

Public skating pond eyed at Wood Island Park

Park commissioners consider flooding Wood Island Park for a public skating pond with city engineer’s input. If water supply can flood the area and weather cooperates, a public skating venue would open, with support from officials and residents.

Wood Island Park Boston Park Commissioners

Bowling scores from Highland alleys and Chelsea matches

Melrose Highlands defeated Kernwoods 2290 to 222 at Highland alleys last evening while Lowell’s Vespers topped Centrals 2419 to 2174 and Highlands beat Oxfords 2351 to 2136. Chelsea saw Reviews win over Casinos 2582 to 2498.

Kernwoods Malden Melrose Highlands New Highland Lowell Centrals The Highlands Oxfords Chelsea Casinos

Marine Corps Man Killed in Charlestown Yard

Frank G. Horne of the Marine Corps at Charlestown Navy Yard was killed yesterday after being mangled on the B and A tracks in the freight yard outside the depot.

Frank G. Horne Marine Corps Charlestown Navy Yard

Beacon Society to Debate Restricted Immigration at Copley Square

The Beacon Society holds its next regular meeting this evening at the Copley Square Hotel. The topic for consideration is restricted immigration.

Beacon Society Copley Square

Mr Grossmith Charms Boston in Humorous Hall Night

Mr George Grossmith performed at Music Hall in formal dress with a big chrysanthemum. He mocked the modern waltz, praised Handel, and poked fun at acting and Italian opera. The audience laughed through his piano bits and character impressions, ending as a master humorist.

George Grossmith Music Hall Boston Mr. Grossmith Shakespere Grossmith Beethoven

Democrats Nominate Seimuel M. Brock for Mayor

In Lynn this evening the Democratic caucus nominated Seimuel M. Brock for mayor. The Republican convention nominated a ticket with E. Bb. Hayes for mayor.

Lynn Seimuel M. Brock E. Bb. Hayes

Barre hardware firm member dies after long residency

Barre Vermont November 20 George W. Tilden a Barre resident for almost six decades died today He was linked with the hardware firm of G J Reynolds Co and was noted as a very prominent citizen in the community.

Barre George W. Tilden G. J. Reynolds & Co

Cleveland President-Elect Shown in Local Story

Mr Charles B Jefferson, friend to President-elect Cleveland and son of comedian Joe Jefferson, shares a Baltimore Sun tale. He claims Cleveland values his yacht above all, notes Miss Benedict of New York with auburn hair presenting a red pennant featuring a white horse, and praises Cleveland as a capable sailor who can pull a rope with any man.

Charles B. Jefferson Clevelind Joe Jefferson Baltimore Sun Cleveland Baby Ruth Mr. Jefferson Sartior

Preventing gas poisoning by plugs in lavatories and baths

The item advises keeping lavatory basins and baths with the plug down in about two inches of standing water to stop noxious gases from entering sleeping rooms. It warns that blood poisoning can result from neglect and notes most poisonous gases have no odor, making them hard to detect until too late.

Blue Eyes Among History's Great Men

The Optician notes blue eyes have predominated among famed figures. Socrates, Shakespeare, Locke, Bacon, Milton, Goethe, Franklin, Napoleon, Renan, Bismarck, Gladstone, Huxley, Virchow, Buchner, and all U.S. presidents except Harrison are described as blue eyed, reflecting a shared eye color among leaders and thinkers.

Socrates Shakespere Locke Bacon Milton Goethe Franklin Napoleon Renan Bismarck Glaidstone Huxley Virchow Buchner United States General Harrison

Vanderbilt Villa in Newport Destroyed by Fire

The Breakers, Cornelius Vanderbilt's Newport summer residence at Ochre Point, burned to ashes after a 4:30 p.m. blaze discovered by Vanderbilt. Fire spread beyond control due to limited hydrants and low water pressure. Most valuables were lost though safes held some jewels and money. The family took refuge in the gardener's cottage and will return to New York, with losses estimated around 300000 dollars.

Newport R. IL Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt New York Mr. Vanderbilt

Elevator Man Hurt at Exeter Chambers Collision

Timothy Kelley, 25, operator of the building elevator, was injured while moving furniture in the Exeter chambers at Exeter and Blagden streets. The car lurched, catching him on the hip between the first and second stories. he saved himself by catching the rope and reversing the ascent. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured hip and is listed in dangerous condition.

Exeter Chambers Exeter and Blagden Streets Timothy Kelley City Hospital

Surprising Rescue Averts Disaster At East Boston Wharf

Painters aboard the steamer H M Whitney at Atlantic Works wharf East Boston were suddenly tipped from a raft as the propeller turned. The men clung to the edge and were rescued by a passing tug, ending the perilous situation.

H. M. Whitney Atlantic Works Boston

Duggan Withdraws From Ninth District Alderman Race

Mr. Thomas H. Duggan withdraws to promote party harmony and says he supports the regular Democratic nominee Bernard J. Lamb in the ninth district.

Thomas H. Duggan Duggan Bernard J. Lamb

Mrs Cleveland denies runaway tale from Lakewood dispatch

Mrs. Grover Cleveland denies in a Lakewood dispatch that a runaway occurred yesterday. The statement, signed by Mrs. Cleveland and Francis P. Freeman, asks evening papers to contradict the morning reports as untrue.

New York Cleveland Lakewood N. J Associated Press Grover Cleveland Francis P. Freeman

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Relief for Veteran's Ailments

A Scottdale Pennsylvania blacksmith, Jacob G. Anderson, describes chronic catarrh, diarrhea, rheumatism, and liver and kidney troubles from four years in the army. He reports constant suffering, impaired vision, nasal scabs, fatigue, and restless sleep before using Hood's Sarsaparilla, which he credits with driving away the symptoms.

Jacob G. Anderson Pennsylvania Railroad Scottdale

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