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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1891
Page
9
The article reports Conservatives pushing back after the removal of a prohibition on American pork. They claim opposition warned of health dangers, while the embargo repeal is described as disproving those allegations. The piece notes daily Conservative coverage highlighting the issue and defending meat safety.
Summary of the morning notices lists the People's party nominating a full state ticket with a platform of many reforms. Major Winn named for Governor. Also notes on Labor Day races in Boston, church improvements, and other city items across pages.
The US State Department telegraphed minister Eagan on September 4 to recognize a new government if acceptable to the people. A provisional government with Jorge Montt as president was established on the 4th and was universally accepted, with Eagan in cordial communication. Washington expected formal recognition soon, and Pedro Montt in Washington may be accredited as Chile’s minister.
New York Labor Day celebrations split between Central Labor Federation and Central Labor Union parades with rivalry over turnout. Weather cleared but crowds moved slowly as divisions showcased unions, socialists, and banners while authorities managed safety. Separate Brooklyn and Fort Green carpenters parade drew about 1000 marchers en route to Coney Island.
The State Central Committee of the People’s Party met at 465 Washington Street and nominated Henry Winn of Malden for Governor and William J Shields of Boston for Lieutenant Governor. Also chosen were Joseph D Cadle of Westmeath for Secretary of State Thomas A Watson of Braintree for Treasurer and Receiver General and William O Wakefield of Lynn for Auditor Israel W Andrews of Danvers for Attorney General. The day opened damp but grew into a energized push to launch a rapid campaign amid Republican dissension and calls to unify reformers. CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE
An accident aboard the United States steamship Chicago in Portland harbor at 11 o clock today killed Harry Oak, a carpenter s mate, when a broken dock caused the admiral s launch to fall upon him. The White Squadron officers toured the harbor and enjoyed a reception as rain fell. a separate red letter day in Glen House New Hampshire covered Admiral Walker s party of 115 guests enjoying a Maine Central railroad journey, dinner, and a Parkman notch drive.
New Haven Sept 7 Senator Hawley denied last night’s report that he was invited to join the Cabinet vacated by Secretary of War Vroctor. He told an AP reporter at Pembroke Hotel Woodmont that he has not seen the President since May and no one has asked him to take the post. The statement ended the rumor with a flat denial.
Sept 7 Saint Petersburg reports good harvest prospects in the Caucasus. The government cuts 50 percent on cereals to ease rail transport. Caspian and Volga fleets reduce tariffs. Livonia offers one million poods of rye to needy provinces repayable after next harvest. Courland follows with a like loan offer conditional on eventual grain restitution.
Carcurtra Sept 7 General Alikhanoff a famed Russian commander and diplomat was captured in Cabul Afghanistan while posing as a Moslem devotee charged as a Russian spy. British authorities call him among the most daring dangerous men in the Russian service and the Amir is expected to act sternly.
The Gaulois reports France seeking a multinational ultimatum to China regarding antiEuropean riots against foreigners. A Times dispatch notes Shanghai wires claim powers press China to recognize the armed volunteer body. Shanghai reports say Chang Jao, governor of Shantung, is dead and would likely have become viceroy if alive.
Advices from Samoa report Mataafa at Malie with 300 to 400 followers as unrest grows. Government awaits an English warship to back a joint demonstration across the three nations and to punish defiant natives. Undelayed action is urged to avert trouble.
Freisinnige Zeitung notes removal of the pork import ban in Germany but regrets ongoing duties and hopes the corn tariff will be lifted soon. The paper quotes concern that dear bread hurts the poor's meat buying power as Hamburg-Amerika trade activity rises after the decree.
A San Francisco proclamation dated September 7 reports disturbances between Spanish troops and Ponape natives. It notes 1200 Spanish troops faced a larger native force and retreated with heavy losses. Ponape is divided into five tribal districts ruled by kings. one tribe faces annihilation if it does not surrender. Peace is claimed to be restored.
Sept 7 report notes Emperor William's coming Bavarian tour as a historic event. No German emperor in Bavaria since 1871. Press coverage hopes the visit will strengthen Bavarian ties to the fatherland and renew loyalty in Southern Germany. Bavaria is praised as a defender of the homeland in times of danger.
At the Oriental Congress London delegates from Chambers of Commerce debated errors of white traders with Eastern peoples. They urged avoiding prejudices and noted Chinese belief in lucky and unlucky colors. Professor Schlegel cited avoidance of goods wrapped in unlucky color paper. Dr Leitner criticized British merchants for dishonesty harming Oriental trade.
The St. Paul Chamber of Commerce committee urged against intercity union with Minneapolis. It found five miles of open territory prevents consolidation, pledged no benefit from a merger, and noted Minneapolis growth. Public opinion in Minneapolis was seen as strongly opposed to union, and the report was adopted unanimously.
Secretary Foster travels with Congressman Cannon arriving by revenue cutter Grant. He boards the Peerless for a week of cruising and fishing, with Boston visits likely. Notables seen include Sir Lyon and Lady Playfair and Ex-Governor Wetmore guest list. Local arrivals feature D Berkeley Updike and D W Howland among other Boston visitors.
A trestle on the Kentucky Union railroad east end of the bridge over the Red River near Clay City gave way this morning. The locomotive and seven cars plunged about forty feet. Fireman Thomas Wall was killed. engineer Hanna was badly scalded.
In Rome on September 7 the Vatican again refused to accept Russia's nominees for the vacant Russian bishopric, marking a third rejection of selections for that position.
The Hon John P Green of Cleveland attended Labor Day in Cincinnati invited by the Amalgamated Council of Trades He authored the bill making Labor Day a legal holiday A Republican candidate for State Senator he arrived Sunday, faced dining room discrimination and lodged at Burnet House before the Labor Committee reported the incident The report notes indignation over the insult and existing tensions
During a Republican gathering the rooms reserved for Major McKinley at the Gibson were cancelled. He was escorted to the Burnet House where he was accommodated upon arrival in the city.
Labor Day celebrations across the nation featured large parades by unions and farmers. In Topeka Kansas the Farmers Alliance led a farm parade with patches, sunflowers, spades and rakes, followed by floats built of wheat corn and oats and speeches by Polk and Weaver.
The Essex County Pot a Abstinence Union met in Temperance Hall with 70 delegates from 18 societies and for the first time included women. President Timothy Donovan led as officers were elected. next meeting set for Lynn.
Nasava New Hampshire Sept 7 Herbert Smith a Worcester Division freight conductor for the Boston and Maine railroad fell from his car this morning and was run over receiving injuries that caused his death this afternoon authorities said He was widely known in railroad circles and the service mourns the loss due to this fatal incident.
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