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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1891
Page
2
Massachusetts Republicans convened a rally and speeches praised the party's record, urging support for candidate Allen. Governor Lodge and Congressman Reed urged unity, highlighted tariff and currency issues, and pressed for strong Republican turnout across the state.
The 1200 member club is urged to bring ten Republicans to the polls or convert last year voters. The report praises Candidate Allen with reasons for election. The Committee on Elections reports 12-1 membership and a 15 member nominating committee is appointed before adjournment to Music.
After a Republican Club meeting Josiah Quincy discussed Mr Lodge and Secretary Foster with reporters. He argued Treasury notes were not redeemable in gold under current policy in Boston and warned that continued silver-backed currency would erode future value, noting Republican insistence on reform and the risk to the gold reserve. He defended his letter to Mr Hayes and criticized the treasury’s action as a political move.
A Massachusetts Republican Club letter from Boston on October 14 1891 reports treasury notes redeemed in gold at the Boston Sub-Treasury and details an offer to purchase 1000 ounces of silver bullion with treasury notes. The note cites Treasury Secretary and Mint Director correspondences and rebuts Democratic claims about U S credit.
A rumor circulated yesterday that the Hopkins Searles will contest had been compromised for ten million to Timothy. Judge Endicott, senior counsel for Hopkins, denies knowledge of any compromise and says he was not in consultation on Tuesday. The hearing is postponed to October 21.
Ex-President Cleveland spoke at a Brooklyn ratification rally urging active Democratic participation in the state campaign. He condemned Republicans for district manipulation and warned that only a strong Democratic majority can secure fair representation in the Legislature and forthcoming congressional districts. He praised Kings County delegates for backing sound money principles.
Mrs Grace Callahan was found dead with a broken neck at her North Woburn home early yesterday. Police seek cause whether accident or violence. Undertaker Lynch noted several women at the house. neighbors recall four men visiting the prior night amid lively social events. Suspected visitors include George McKittrick Wilmington Henry Hogan East Woburn and Thomas M arran.
A series of ship movements recorded on 14 October. Vessels including Borderer bound London from Boston and Persian Monarch from Lon on to New York, with other ships sailing from Liverpool, Bremen, and Rotterdam to various ports. Additional listings show Lake Winnipeg bound for Montreal, Ottoman from Liverpool to Oston, Veendam from Rotterdam to New York, and Havel from New York to Bremen.
Harvard College elected officers for the senior class including Secretary Allen Rogers Benner and First Marshal Neal Rantoul. The class chose to wear historic cap and gown on Class Day and to sing Fair Harvard around the tree, replacing the prior dress suit and other routine songs.
A Salem rally drew about 15 000 people at Cadets Armory as Republicans led by Congressman Cogswell and ex Governor Brackett urged turnout on November 3. Meade and Greenhalge praised party work and warned of silver sentiment shaping national politics. enthusiasm peaked with a tumult over Blaine.
Early yesterday morning two Nantasket Beach hotels Reckard's and the Hillside House were destroyed by fire. The Brockton House and Taylor's tavern suffered heavy water and heat damage, with Meckard's stable also scorched. Hillside House owned by Mrs. Emily F. Weeden and leased by Yeaton & Dunning valued at seven thousand dollars and insured. Reckard's Hotel valued eight thousand with furniture and shed losses. A water supply complaint noted.
Michael Corcoran a brakeman on the Boston and Maine Lowell division fell between train cars near East Cambridge and was instantly killed. Three cars derailed blocking travel for hours. he lived in Malden.
A vivid scene on Washington street as crowds gather to view the new New Post building banner and react to a paper described as "a paper without a muzzle." Citizens, merchants, and a newsboy discuss the novelty and impact, while the paper incites curiosity and humor among bystanders.
The vessel lies embedded three to four feet in sand at Carrying Point. It sustains little damage, and recovery is hoped for at the next high tide.
The Leyland Line steamer Bostonian, commanded by Captain Leask, grounded on George's Island shoals after leaving harbor for Liverpool yesterday morning. Tug efforts failed. about 200 tons of cargo were lightered by last evening, with more to come today before another tow attempt. The hull is intact and no leaks detected. no immediate danger reported.
The Cunard steamer Catalonia from Liverpool reached her Quarantine dock after a boisterous voyage marked by west and northwest gales and high seas. Capt. Atkin reported heavy squalls with one steerage passenger injured and a crew member hurt while securing ropes. Saloon passengers listed include Mrs. I. J. Austin and General D. Frazar among others. aboard also 108 second cabin and 3765 steerage travelers.
Princeton, N J October 14 Princeton defeated Lehigh University 30 to 0 in a college football game. Princeton dominated with strong defense and effective offense securing a decisive victory.
A Boston gathering at the Parker House adopted resolutions praising press and clergy for support and urging funds to combat the tenement sweat ing system. The group calls for clean workshops and legal and public action to improve home health and morality, with contributions requested to Treasurer John q. A. Brackett at 48 Congress Street.
The Copley Square Hotel at Exeter Street and Huntington Avenue opened formally last night. It offers 250 rooms with fit-out still underway but enough complete to welcome guests.
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