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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1889
Page
2
Washington reports progress at the International Marine Conference as delegates debate risk of collision definitions and new rules on right of way signals, overtaking, fog procedures, and vessel lights. Amendments advance proposals from England United States Siam Germany Sweden and Denmark.
Substitute for article eleven of the rules relating to one ship overtaking another allows a nearing vessel to display a lighted torch or flare at the approaching point. If under way, the approaching steam vessel must adjust course or speed, and failure to do so may incur a $500 penalty. Discussion followed as committees considered the matters with adjournment to Monday at 11 a.m.
In a New York interview Governor Hill recounted his Southern trip and his impression that the region shows rapid industrial growth, abundant resources, and a cautious but developing labor shift. He praised Southern hospitality, loyalty to the Union, and a desire for North-South cooperation while avoiding political dependency.
Salem Board of Health answers Mayor and public press on alleged nuisance near Loring avenue. Officials say ward 5 is healthy, urge citizens to file complaints with the board. They correct diphtheria cases as membranous croup and note quaratine misstatements and potential indemnity for inconvenienced residents.
Tecumseh Mill holders approved a net earnings of 100117 dollars with 297383 dollars surplus and 10 percent dividends. Officers elected include Jerome C Borden as president and Frank H Dwelly as clerk treasurer. Directors listed: Wilcox Southworth Chase Nowell Hoar Borden Lincoln Chace. Durfee Mills stockholders also met and elected President Jonn S Brayton clerk David A Brayton and directors Brayton Hezekiah Brayton Steyson Hitchcock.
The G W Simmons Co claim leadership in the city with Tus Ulster Macintosh garments. These are the latest novelty in gentlemens over garments made of water proof cloths and related materials.
Taunton October 22 saw the eleventh annual Southeastern Massachusetts Musical Association festival open with public rehearsals and a concert. Music Hall was full as 290 voices performed under director Carl Zerrahn. Soloists included Mile Aus der Ohe, Mrs Jennie P Walker, Mrs Carl Alves, W Jameson, M L Whitney with Blaisdell’s Orchestra. Aus der Ohe earned the evening’s foremost acclaim for Wagner and Liszt selections. more rehearsals and concerts were listed for tomorrow.
Eugene L. Knox once an Otis company overseer and Sunday school aide, faces horse stealing accusations. He allegedly hired riders, moved horses away, sold them for profit, and shipped three to Boston on the 11th. Knox, about forty, has disappeared with his wife and two children in town and may be headed to Canada as sheriffs pursue him.
In a 7 by 9 foot shanty on Brush Hill Sheffield State Agent Anderson and Sheriff Day found Henry Winters Jane Winters and six children aged eleven to a babe in arms. Provisions were flour pork and a ham bone. the one bed was filthy and the children barefoot and poorly clothed. The father works in a coal bush for a dollar daily and the mother is described as shiftless. Officers searched for three hours, brought the family to town, and the case was placed before the court with no child ever having attended school or church. The matter was continued until Sunday for final action by authorities.
An amateur athletic tournament at the skating academy featured judges Maxwell and Russell with Salmon starter. Nine events under Amateur Athletic Union rules included sprints, jumps, pole vault, quarter and mile runs, shot put, high jump, and a mile walk. Medals awarded. track noted as short.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway stockholders meeting in Richmont, Virginia, reports plans to replace remaining wooden bridges with iron, pour ballast, fill trestles, and extend sidings for longer freight trains. Directors elected include W. P. Anderson M. E. Ingalls and Samuel Spencer among others from New York and Virginia.
Sigmund Silbermann, 22, son of Jacob Silbermann the silk importer, was found dead at his father’s East Forty-fifth Street home. A pistol and a bullet wound to the temple indicate suicide or self-inflicted death, with the exact cause not yet determined.
City or Mexico reports the missing bonds were located in the stamp office after being sent there by mistake. Officials had feared theft, but records show the bonds were misrouted and recovered.
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Foraker is much improved tonight and his physician says he will be out in a few days.
Engineer Sam Sears on the Boston, Ree vere Beach and Lynn rail line averted a serious accident when a runaway horse hit a White chapel buggy as the 7 16 o'clock Lynn train approached Point of Pines. The engine struck a rear wheel, breaking two spokes. The carriage bore the number 89 with rosettes on the bridge. owner remains unknown.
Delegates at Chicago attended a Board of Trade recital then viewed the fire department at work, traveled by special train to Mr Dunham s stock farm near Elgin for dinner, and returned for a banquet at the Grand Pacific with speeches by Senator Farrell Governor Fifer Judge Lambert Tree Minister Romero and others.
The first national convention of young Universalist societies met in Lynn at the First Universalist Church. Delegates from Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, and other states attended. Sessions featured the formation of a national Young People’s organization, discussions on doctrine and outreach, and evening addresses on culture and service for youth.
Accidents report freight trains colliding near Fitchburg and Shirley with no injuries, but wrecked cars and fires. a Santa Fe and streetcar crash injures several in Wichita. Bowling Green line rear coach demolished in Kentucky. Wilkesbarre coal car mishap breaks cable and tears cars apart, causing multiple injuries including two fatalities.
Fires destroy shops and homes in Botsworth Lexington Pittsfield and CuicaGco. Ex mayor Ballard's residence burns with his wife dead. Forest fires devastate Decatur Portland and Sebewa areas with crop timber losses. A Chicago building fire damages the third floor with insured losses.
The Atlantic Index lists articles and authors from 1857 to 1888 in a comprehensive 32 year span. It highlights works by Lowell, Emerson, Hawthorne, Holmes, Whittier, Aldrich, Howells, and Jewett among others. The volume aims to map American literary development across prose and verse.
Chelsea Board of Health was notified of a varioloid case involving a young woman named Roberts at 184 Arlington Street. City Physician Sibley took charge and flagged the house. The Chelsea Board of Aldermen met, approving 12000 for an armory for Company H and 6300 for a Chelsea soldiers' cemetery project. Jurors for the Superior Court and a lodge anniversary were also noted.
The new Vassar Students' Aid Society held its first regular meeting in Sculpture Hall with 140 members. Officers named include President Mrs J Ryland Kendrick and Vice President Mrs Estey Stowell. Miss Alice Hayes as secretary and Miss H C Phillips auditor. Committees were formed for St Paul Los Angeles and Poughkeepsie. A reception followed lunch. A new gymnasium with swimming tank opens this fall. Miss Amelia K Edwards to give second lecture in country at Vassar.
The State Board of Health annual report to the Governor covers the year ending Sept 30 1888 including food and drug inspection results. Of interest is adulteration statistics: 4904 food samples with 3385 pure and 1519 adulterated. milk 2825 samples with 1120 adulterated. drugs 862 samples with 228 adulterated. Overall 5766 examinations, 30.3 percent adulterated.
New York October twenty second report of a large and brilliant audience applauding the drama company as the mystery comedy The Great Unknown opened at Daly's Theatre. The play quickly scored an immediate hit with the crowd and critics alike.
Somerville's new Prospect Hill Congregational Church hosted a grand concert and organ opening with over 400 attendees. Performers included Mrs. E Humphrey Allen, G J Parker, W Horatio Clarke, C N Allen, Ernest H Clarke, and John Howard. organ built by George S Hutchins of Boston with two manuals and pedal, fourteen speaking stops. The church dedication is set for next Thursday evening. The schooner Edna May of Eastport, Me., was forfeited for wool smuggling.
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