12 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
1
Burrawo New York September 11 Charles F Dunbar purchased the famous pacer Johnston from FE C Long of St Paul for 8000 dollars. Johnston holds the fastest mile record among trotters and pacers worldwide.
Hanttrorp Conn September 11 The Gatling Gun Company of this country led by Dr Kh J Gatling is not connected with the English Gatling Company Limited which is reported in trouble. The local firm merely retained the right to manufacture guns in the eastern hemisphere two years ago.
Notice to gentlemen of Frank lb Somers High Class Tailoring offering early view of complete line of special woollens due to threatened woollen duties. Extra inducements and attention to early buyers. Park Street, London.
Reports from aboard the American steamer Acapulco claim General Barrundia attacked guard and crew after being ordered delivered to Guatemalan authorities. Captain Pitts protected passengers, fired on Barrundia, who was killed. Mizner allegedly advised as courtesy.
The Legislative Assembly voted 97 to 11 to adopt Sir Henry Parkes’s federation scheme and appointed a committee to represent the colony at the upcoming convention. The panel includes Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier, William McMillan, the Colonial Treasurer, plus members of both opposition and the legislative council.
Mexico and Guatemala will not engage in war, President Diaz told an AP representative. He said he wants no war and seeks peace for Mexico, while Secretary Mariscal echoed the sentiment, noting Guatemala also favors peace.
A Guatemalan minister defends neutrality toward Mexico amid war talk and criticizes U S actions in the Barrundia affair. The Board of Trade probes the burning of the British steamer Egypt with no conclusive fire cause. Reports from St Petersburg and London cover cholera treatments, military scandals, an Empress’s fall, the Gatling Gun Company pay woes, a canal plan between Interlaken and Thon, and France seeking repeal of the law on American salted pork imports.
Chauncey M. Depew chairs the first fall session of the Union League Club in New York with General W S Sherman present. Resolutions honor Walter Howe and Depew praises McKinley while remarking on European factories and American trade.
The Lizzie Grittin was capsized on the banks Monday September 1 in a hurricane. The Miranda rescued the crew at 4 a.m. two sailors were injured Fred Peteram with a broken leg and S Hopkins with a dislocated shoulder. Captain Griffin was hurt and four sick crew were taken to hospital in St Johns Newfoundland.
George Westinghouse Jr. left Piersevna for Chicago to confer with George Pullman on the proposed consolidation of their interests. Existing plants will remain, but the firms will be identified so one can contract for the other. This would allow one company to provide complete outfits including cars and motors, keeping business together.
Cheyenne Wyoming September 11 The first Wyoming state election used the Australian ballot system. By 10 p m callers report precincts far from county seats and strong early claims. Republicans say Governor Wille leads by about 1500 while Democrats claim a 800 to 1000 margin.
Shipping notices list numerous transatlantic arrivals and departures with origins such as London New York Montreal and Rotterdam. Vessels like City of Chester Wyoming and Fremona appear along routes to Liverpool Boston and Montreal with September dates and transfer points at Queenstown Southampton and Dunnet Head.
Senator Aldrich discussed with Treasury officials the expected duties on New York imports since August 1 under the McKinley tariff and whether a one month delay before Oct 1 could ease strain. Officials estimate most bonded goods carry no raised duties, implying a limited bank drain and no broad panic risk.
In Toronto on September 11 a U S flag fluttered during the Industrial Exhibition opening. Colonel Gray ordered it removed, prompting cheers. Manager Hill rehoisted the flag and stood firm against the major. Gray then demanded removal again, but Hill refused, citing loyalty and welcome to American visitors.
Williams Towne announces the start of the term with 518 students enrolled, an increase of one from last year, including eighty freshmen. The article notes Melvin's Food claims, describing it as a dry powder of soluble assimilable matter with indigestible parts removed by scientific processes.
Ottawa reports from Washington state that sealing grounds in Behring Sea show no decline. Dominion official notes data contradicting a gradual extinction claim and cites memorandum by Hon. H. Tupper arguing seals are protected on islands not high seas.
A collision caused by a misaligned switch at Schodack nine miles below Albany halted all trains from New York after 7 30 p m. Two engines ten cars and a caboose piled up over tracks. Two engineers, a fireman and a brakeman killed and three others wounded.
A five member ex employee committee met with Chauncey Depew in his Grand Central Station office. They claimed many laborers joined resignations, while Depew said the strike is over and managers have filled the vacancies. The group left without proposals after the exchange.
Near a crossover switch two Consolidated road freight trains met and an empty car jumped the track derailing several cars. Tracks were blocked for hours until a wrecking train from New Haven cleared the line.
Forecast through 8 p.m. Friday shows rain in New England and eastern New York with fair conditions in eastern Maine. Temperatures remain stationary with easterly winds. Albany and vicinity may be cooler. a trace of rainfall expected in the Northeast.
The notice lists fabric prices showing cotton at .21c per yard and 11c per yard, indicating a sale or standard rate for textile material.
The American Library Association meeting featured studies on trustees duties and librarian relations. Boston figures Miss Green of the Atheneum and Charles Soule of Brookline outlined board size, term limits, and qualifications for effective library governance.
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