07 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1890
Page
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Boston area weather report lists temperatures and conditions for the day. Includes mean daily temperature, maximum and minimum values, dew point, relative humidity, wind velocity and direction, cloud cover, and total precipitation.
Observations from other locations note varying conditions and events. Data points include external reports of weather, activity, and notable occurrences affecting distant communities. Researchers compile these outside inputs to compare trends with local observations and broaden situational awareness.
A string of vessel arrivals and departures is listed with ports including Boston Philadelphia New York Liverpool Southampton and Rotterdam. Ships such as Pavonia Bowden Zaandam Rugia Circassian Prince Lord Warwick and more arrive or depart from Europe and North America with lines from Jamaica Rotterdam Havana Hamburg and Philadelphia among others.
Advertisers may save time and trouble by consulting S R Niles Advertising Agency at 266 Washington. This brief notice highlights the agency as a resource for advertising experience and results.
Governor Campbell issues proclamation to convene Ohio Legislature in extra session on Tuesday October 14 to consider legislation relating to the city government of Cincinnati.
An advertisement claims to offer the best old Brown Java at 35 cents per pound or Mocha and Java at 36 cents per pound in Boston, asserting no better option exists. It appeals to customers who are satisfied with their current coffee and mistaken in thinking it is Java.
The conference of Irish Nationalists met at the Mansion House amid large attendance and private proceedings. Resolutions backed tenants facing ruin, relief for distressed districts, and support for Ireland abroad. A deputation to America was chosen, including Dillon, O'Brien, O Connor, Sullivan, Harrington, and Gill, to present the situation. The trial at Tipperary and arrest proceedings for O Mahony dominated later sessions.
The Tipperary Magistrate Court reconvened with Dillon and O Brien and others facing conspiracy charges. Most accused attended. counsel Redmond and Healy were absent for other engagements. O Mahony’s illness certificates were challenged by Crown prosecutor Konan as invalid excuses.
A Chicago State Street fire destroyed 150000 worth of property in a six story building owned by Henry and Albert Keep. Tenants Martin Emerich Outfitting Company and McVeigh Pardie saddlery faced heavy losses with full insurance. Other fires hit towns from Maxville Ontario to South Boston, damaging homes and businesses, with varying insured losses and causes including explosions and lamp accidents.
Prince George of Wales and companions returned to Halifax from Annapolis Valley. On approach to Windsor Junction the royal train struck and killed lumberman Joseph Perrin who slept on the track. The prince showed distress over the fatality as another repairer was lightly hurt by the same train.
London reports boiler makers at Newport and Monmouth striking over who handles angle-iron work, while Hull lightermen join the walkout. In Liverpool, about a thousand car men strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Carters plan to resume tomorrow at old wages after a mass meeting.
Paris Oct 6 The Rambouillet election returned M Caramen constitutional Republican 5843 votes M Vian Republican 5747 votes and M Jouvencel Radical 2345. A reballot will be required since a majority is needed to elect.
The Prince of Wales, travelling incognito, arrived in Vienna and visited the Church of the Capuchins this afternoon. He laid a wreath on the tomb of the late Crown Prince Rudolph.
In St Petersburg on October 6 Baron Naldi faces forgery and embezzlement charges involving 2 million roubles. The baron's wife urged a pardon from the Czarina, but the Czar remains inflexible. Up to 500 witnesses are expected, with many aristocrats implicated in the forgeries.
The Austrian Cabinet reportedly declined to meet Emperor William to avoid Taafe's political risk. The North German Gazette calls that reason absurd, saying the Emperor’s visit is personal and Taafe’s politics stay within domestic affairs, with no German interference.
Madrid dispatch says Spain plans to press the United States for a reciprocity treaty to boost trade with the Spanish West Indies in 1892 and protest the McKinley tariff effects. Public opinion in Spain leans toward retaliatory measures.
Lisbon on October 6 reports General D Abreu Sousa is attempting to form a conciliation cabinet as political talks continue to shape Portugal's government.
Owing to a tight majority for constitutional revision in Ticino nearly 24,000 votes were cast with the margin under 100. The Bundesrath convened a conference of Liberal and Conservative leaders to seek a settlement satisfactory to both parties.
The Reichsanzeiger reports General Von Kaltenborn-Stachau will replace General Verdy du Vernois as Prussian Minister of War. The Cabinet rift in Germany fuels political maneuvering ahead of upcoming decisions.
The British steamer Ouse collided with and sank a Bark near Flushing on October 7. All twelve crew members aboard the Bark perished in the disaster.
Dupuy October 6 Father Flavin a priest in Clonmel parish has been arrested on a dying man’s deposition. He is charged with chasing the witness and companions from an inn and pushing the witness over a wall. The fall broke the witness’s leg and caused other injuries from which he cannot recover, per the deposition.
The Incoming Parliament reports it will reconvene on November 25 following an October 7 note that Parliament will resume deliberations. The short notice signals the swift return to legislative business.
African Affairs reports all missionaries at stations near the Vitu insurgents have reached the coast safely. Mr. Henderstorm escaped thanks to a British caravan arriving with natives intent on murder. Vitu hosts ruffians and malcontents as another armed expedition from Lindi under a German commissioner nears to subjugate inland tribes.
Captain Trivier, a French traveler, will begin a voyage to Africa on November 10 to explore the east and west coasts. His chief aim is to discover channels of trade to advance France's commercial interests.
In Covington Kentucky the vote was taken by ballot resembling the Australian method, replacing viva voce voting. Mayor J. J. Thomas, Republican, won by 146 votes. Republicans also carried the city weigher, a majority of Aldermen, Councilmen, and School Board members. Democrats elected the assessor.
The Comte de Paris and party travel from Trenton to Philadelphia, kneeling at the McClellan plot and receiving a formal welcome at City Hall. A banquet at Bryn Mawr precedes a grand reception at the Union League Club, with plans to depart for Washington tomorrow.
The annual pension office report by Green B. Raum shows 537,944 pensioners at year end with breakdowns by army and navy invalids widows and dependents plus War of 1812 and Mexican War survivors. It notes 66,637 original claims allowed, first payments totaling 32.48 million, average first payment 485, and an average pension of 134. The report praises the completed-files system for cutting delays and outlines staffing and mail workload amid new disability pension law progress.
John H Pray Sons & Co advertise upholstery goods claiming superiority in variety novelty and quality. They emphasize careful selection to meet mural decoration carpet needs and window treatment and offer estimates to determine results based on goods merits and prices.
John H Pray Sons Co reports carpetings and related materials in ongoing business updates. Local market activity shows demand for residential and commercial flooring amid rising construction. Company services include supply and installation coordination across regional projects.
At the general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City President Woodruff read a manifesto forbidding marriages violating laws of the land. Ten thousand attendees including apostles and bishops unanimously adopted it and endorsed its authority. George Q. Cannon endorsed the manifesto and the church reaffirmed obedience to lawful authority. The move ends polygamy in Utah and is described as a pivotal church action.
The President left Washington at 11 24 A M by the Chesapeake and Ohio line to attend Grand Army reunions in Galesburg Topeka and Kansas City and to visit St Louis Indianapolis Peoria and other cities en route. At Staunton Va this evening he was greeted by a large crowd with cheers and a colored band.
The committee on the revision of the confessions of faith of the Presbyterian Church, appointed by the last general assembly, will meet in PitrspurG Pennsylvania tomorrow. Meetings will be held behind closed doors and results will not be known for some time.
Fay River reports a quiet print cloth market on October 6 with 64s held at 35 16 cents and some demand for odds.
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