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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1892
Page
8
A humorous vintage ad outlines trouser features with rhyming verses. It highlights leg lines and fits, praising clerks and prices while promising customers satisfaction and a pleasant store experience as they leave.
In New York Blaine and Reid arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel at noon with Miss Harriet Blaine meeting her father. Reid left. Mills sent a carriage for the Blaine party to the Damrosch home. Blaine plans rest to safeguard health and may not deliver further speeches, while Whitelaw Reid says Ophir Farm marked his final address. Republican leaders circulated the Blaine schedule and expressed disappointment.
Chairman Midgely of the Western Freight Association plans a Boston meeting with New England road representatives on October 28 to set westbound rate schedules for post navigation periods. Rates are already increasing with Canadian Pacific lifting fourth, fifth and sixth class charges to 25 cents per 100 pounds Boston to St Paul starting October 20. First three classes stay at 51, 45 and 35 cents. No disruption is seen in restoring rates after navigation ends.
The Chilean bark Augusta was fired upon by the U S cutter Oliver Wolcott four miles below Port Townsend Washington as it tried to leave Puget Sound without a custom house clearance Jealousy between Chilean Consul Macoudray and Vice-Chilean Consul Delion led to the clash The Augusta arrived from Chile and surrendered its register but later faced a $500 fine.
In Toronto on October 17 two more smallpox cases were found, bringing totals to four. The new patients are Dr. Middlebro and Dr. Earnhardt from the General Hospital staff, with Dr. Way of the hospital resident staff ill and suspected of having the disease.
Boston Aldermen received a note from the Art Commission about the Columbus statue gift withdrawal and a proposed site by the Archbishop. The Columbus Day parade invitation was accepted. Henry Kitson reported Farragut statue and pedestal completion and city site orders are to be set. Streets will close on Oct 21 for the parade route and formation.
Arthur Waagen of Boston, designer for Peabody & Stearns, is in Chicago overseeing work on a crowning piece at the World’s Fair building. The cut showcases the peak of his brilliant career.
At the national Congregational council a resolution urged churches to revive religion with December as a period for effort. A separate resolution condemned racial violence in the South and defended ballot rights for all citizens. A plan to plant churches in small communities was adopted, and the next council is set for October 1895 in San Francisco.
Orville C Leonard, arrested for embezzlement from J S Marsh Son, was arraigned in police Court with bail set at 8000 and trial scheduled in a week. Lawyer E H Lathrop entered a not guilty plea for Leonard while prosecutor William H Brooks argued the case. A civil suit and a 20000 attachment on Leonard's property were also filed, with Leonard likely to remain jailed as he cannot secure bail.
The San Francisco Call notes William T. Coleman, once a dominant California merchant, is repaying debts from his failed 1884 firm W T Coleman & Co. He vows to settle every dollar with interest and has begun remitting balances owed to numerous creditors. Mines he developed were sold cheaply, later proving highly profitable, but creditors insisted on selling the mines.
Engineer Harry Webster, chief engineer of the Vandalia at Samoa, has been promoted to chief engineer with the rank of lieutenant commander after a brilliant exam. He kept engines running during the hurricane until the ship struck. Webster entered the navy in 1862 and served through the war, finally attaining a rank slow to reach.
The Empire reports Ottawa cabinet changes with Edgar Dewdney resigning as Minister of the Interior to become lieutenant governor of British Columbia. Thomas M. Daly, M. P. for Selkirk, is called to the ministry and sworn in today.
Rome notes Pope Leo XIII through Cardinal Rampolla confirms reception of the American bid to display Columbus relics at Chicago next year. He expresses gratitude for transport and safe passage for the courier and will be represented by Monsignor Francesco Satolli at celebrations honoring Columbus. Rampolla signs the letter.
The Navy Department issues General Order No. 408 guiding Columbus Day observances. On October 21 1892 a US warship will fire a twenty one gun salute in US waters with Italian and Spanish flags displayed side by side at the main mast. Salutes of twenty one guns will also be fired at navy yards and stations with flags displayed at the principal flagstaff. Signed B F Tracy Secretary of the Navy.
Bar Harbor Me Oct 17 Charles Brown an Italian interpreter in charge of a gang on the break water at Bald Porcupine exploded while making a seam blast with a short fuse. He started to run but fell the force hurled him thirty feet his right arm torn off left arm and both legs broken his face disfigured and he may die shortly
A Pittsburg report to the Times details Republican fundraising for a national corruption fund aimed at New York and Indiana. It notes nearly $100,000 raised locally from iron and steel and glass interests, plus two large personal checks from Andrew Carnegie and B F Jones. The piece lists first-round allocations by firm and mentions subsequent fundraising trips to Cleveland, Canton, Akron, Steubenville, Youngstown, and Cincinnati.
Sam Ping Lee and Wong Chin Foo arrive at Tremont House in Boston as part of a campaign to repeal the Geary act. Wong Chin Foo declares the law an outrage and urges humanitarian support from Boston’s freedom loving community. They plan to address the public at Tremont Temple on Nov 18 and have prepared a formal appeal.
New York Oct 17 The Trunk Line Commission said it would take two to three weeks to settle a fare for tickets to the World's Fair from New York. Commissioner Goddard noted many complications and interests to balance before a final decision. He added that the Chicago fare would likely be kept low and that New York travelers have reason to expect fair treatment from the railroads.
Washington reports the Navy Department has the check for 75000 dollars sent by Chilean Minister Egan to the State Department for indemnity to the sailors of the United States ship Baltimore. No decision yet on how the fund will be allocated.
Fire swept J. M. Boyd & Co flouring mill and warehouse in Hilrsporo on October 17, causing extensive damage. Insurance coverage listed at 30,000 dollars. origin and exact losses under investigation.
The Boston Associated Board of Trade met at Youngs Hotel for a formal dinner and discussed nominating officers for the coming term. A five member committee named to handle nominations reported progress and a mail service plan involving government operation and low rates was debated.
A meeting of committees arranged for Tremont Temple to host the seventh annual Christian Workers convention from November 10 to 16. The finance group reported 164.75 received and 6000 promised from churches to cover expenses. Rev. John C. Collins of New Haven led hospitality and delegate services with hotel lists and rates. Music will be provided by Rev. F. M. Lang, Chicago’s Moody’s Bible Institute Quartet, and Mr. and Mrs. Baker. A pulpit supply resolution directs local service first, with outside aid considered.
Mr Dean Dudley renowned genealogist and historian will be honored at a reception during the first reunion of Governor Thomas Dudley’s descendants to be held at the Revere House on Tuesday October 25. He serves as chairman of the general executive committees and secretary of the memorial committee with Montrose Massachusetts as his mailing address for all communications.
A large gathering of deaf people and interested visitors met yesterday at the Quincy House to learn about H. A. Wales of Bridgeport Connecticut and his invention for relief of deafness. Tomorrow marks the last day of Wales's visit in the city.
Guatemala today officially notified Washington that quarantine had been raised and that its ports are open to global commerce. The move comes as the government lifts restrictions enabling free port activity and smoother international shipments.
The text notes L H Palmer ran a transportation hub in Boston long trusted for securing seats on the Shore Line express trains and the Colonial express between Boston and Washington, offering tickets or drawing room car seats.
Chandler & Co markets Lan es Equestrian Tights in silk and wool blends in knee and ankle lengths. They tout a special cashmere line priced from 1.25 to 2.37 for ladies and 1.00 to 1.37 for others. Also advertising Moily's Pure Silk Underwear for all ages and Duchesse Gloves.
In Boston and nearby towns, several individuals are reported deceased with ages ranging from infants to 90 plus years. Names include Frank Earl Clatur, John F Holland, John C Houghton, Joseph Hart, Susanna F Lapham, Elizabeth P Messenger, Helen Morris, Ellen J Prescott, Frances P Chute, Seth K Harwood, Horatio H Hutchins, Theodoric C Severance, Martha Angell and others, with dates in mid October and various locales such as South Boston East Boston Cambridge Newton Los Angeles and City Hospital. The notices provide ages and family relations for each deceased.
Names listed include Iver G Hill with Jeanette A Tinson, Fred H Lowd with Grace D Webber, William McLellan with Robina McGilman, A A Greglen with Magdalene E Dorr, Aldo Tassman with Lone Sandie, Joseph Howard with Mary C Caldwell, and Albert Simpson with Mary J Henrie, reflecting multiple pairing lines in a historic society notice.
On Oct 10 and Oct 16 in this city, John Doherty and Mary Green and John Cutter and Margaret Cronin were joined in marriage by Reverends John J Moore and J M Donovan. The notices list the couples as newly wed seeking registration.
The note urges fair treatment of competing papers in morning transportation reporting for hors car electric car or ferryboat. It calls for precise time and trip details and emphasizes impartiality toward other papers in such state ments.
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