07 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1891
Page
1
A design for a hall stand as the first focal furniture piece in a home. It features an openwork centre, delicate lattice posts, relief carving, branching hooks, robe box, overshoe shelf, and separate cane and umbrella racks. Our 288 page illustrated catalogue available free with five 2 cent stamps.
Massachusetts politics draw national attention as supporters of Colonel Allen, a former House member, weigh his record on tariffs, silver, and pensions. The piece recalls his 1880s votes on oleomargarine, free coinage, ocean mail subsidies, and the Nicaraguan Canal, noting his 1886 silver vote amid a largely hard money bloc.
Grand Rapids crowd swells for the Allerton Nelson race with hotels full of horsemen. Both stallions show form on the track. Williams worries about the track surface. No pools tomorrow but heavy wagering already. Nelson remains a local favorite while Allerton could still be the favorite at gate. Grand stand tickets command high prices as demand grows.
The New Hampshire Horse Breeders Association opened its first annual meeting at Tilton and Franklin Driving Park with over 200 horses on display. The day featured standard bred and carriage stallions and afternoon races beginning at 1 30 PM. X. L. won the foals of 1890 mile dash Foster stakes Viking Jr Woodburn Wilkes Lime placed second in 2 39. The 3 minute class purse 300 with five entries was postponed after the fourth heat. Races planned for tomorrow include foals of 1889 1888 and the 2 30 class.
Prominent citizens gathered at Hon. H. W. Bishop's home in Berkshire Oct. 6 to form a society against marring landscapes with signs. Judge Tucker, the Rev. Dr. Newton, and H. C. Valentine named to perfect organization as the committee.
London Oct 6 Rt Hon William Henry Smith First Lord of the Treasury and House of Commons leader is dead at Walmer Castle after a gout relapse. Expected successors include Arthur Balfour or George Goschen depending on cabinet reshuffle. Liberal opposition moves to contest Strand seat. Gladstone sent condolences.
The biography traces William Henry Smith born in 1825 in London rising from a bookselling dynasty to political prominence. It outlines his parliamentary wins against Mill, roles as Secretary at the Treasury and War, leadership in the House, and honors from Oxford and the Stationers Company. It notes the Beaconsfield era, Salisbury ministry, and the Cinque Ports appointment.
The King of Wurttemberg died at 7 this morning after illness. His accession by proclamation sets William II as ruler, promising to uphold the constitution protect religion aid the poor and respect treaties. The Landstände will be convened to address matters and mourning symbols fill Stuttgart. London reports recent American influence at Wurttemberg Court.
James R. Davis of Milford dies at home after a long public career including Milford town moderator and law work with Fales & Davis. Frederick E. Hyde of Pomfret Centre dies after a brief illness at about 60, a Democratic leader and state committee member. James M. Palmer of Haverhill, aged 70, longtime editor of the Tri-weekly Publisher and former war first sergeant.
Over 125 invited guests have arrived for the Mohonk Conference in Lake Mohonk New York with President M. E. Gates and Senator Dawes among attendees. Wednesday's program includes progress reports by General K E Whittelsey education topics by F Meserve and legal status discussions by F J Stimson and Phillip C Garrett.
Augusta Me Oct 6 Secretary Blaine could not be seen about a Boston Worcester and Springfield trip. A family member stated he would not speak in Massachusetts or in any other campaign this fall.
Terre Haute Ind Oct 6 The big race between Direct and Hal Pointer was postponed until tomorrow.
Paine's Furniture announces a Private Exhibition of a dining room set valued at 1200 dollars. Five sets exist in the country with one in New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago and Boston. The set will be on view from October 15 daily between 9 and 1 in the Private Exhibition Rooms to the public, with hours strictly observed.
New York presbytery considers the Briggs protest regarding a committee to prepare charges against him. Briggs objects to proceedings, citing insufficient time and absence in Europe, while the committee argues it is an inquiry into his inaugural address, not a personal trial. Appointment of a prosecuting committee was upheld, with a citation issued for November 4. whispers of possible settlement to avoid trial surface among church leaders.
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