20 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1889
Page
1
Keystone Food announces a price reduction and urges shoppers to act while supplies last with no specified end date. The notice emphasizes limited time and ongoing discounts.
A bound edition of the Keystone Cook Book is showcased with a demonstration in the basement. The note touts their uses and asserts the price makes the Food Whip the cheapest cooking utensil ever invented.
Washington Sept 19 8 p m Forecast till 8 p m Friday: For Maine New Hampshire Vermont rain westerly winds high on the coast stationary temperature except Vermont warmer. For Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut rain westerly winds stationary temperature. For eastern New York light rain southwesterly winds high on the coast stationary temperature.
William J Gordon formerly a Belfast prison gate missionary describes rapid improvement after consulting Dr Carroll at 175 Tremont Street Cambridge. He suffers polypi in the nose with chronic catarrh and breathing difficulty. Dr Carroll removed the polyps with little pain restoring appetite, strength, and health. Gordon praises reasonable charges and urges others to seek Dr Carroll’s treatment. He details prior five to six years of poor health, weight loss, fatigue, and speech difficulties, then notes steady, lasting improvement and regained vitality.
CxHicano Sept 19 reports no additional jurors were secured in the Cronin case today.
A reference library is valued for growing children with Appletons Cyclopaedia praised as essential. The 16 volumes, once priced at 9600, are offered for 50.00 by Estes & Lauklat at 301-305 Washington Street opposite Old South Boston.
Ex president Cleveland祝 praised the recent Democratic conventions for upholding tariff reform and party honesty. He argues the platform reflects sturdy democracy and broad support, predicting triumph of tariff reform and urging delegates to stay with reform standards at the New York State Democratic convention on Oct. 1.
Norfolk rumor says General Mahone favors a State lottery if Republicans win the Legislature to retire the state debt. The idea echoes a prior push by Major William E. Fister and recalls Mahone’s August convention remarks promising debt settlement without tax increases if Republicans prevail in November.
Hatfield September 19 event marking the Indian attack anniversary faced heavy storm disruption. Local and visiting historians gathered at a 1500 seat rustic booth near the church for the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association exercises. Speakers included Silas G. Hubbard and Bishop Huntington, with crafts and poems by Margaret Miller and others highlighting Hatfield's historical figures and establishments.
Rockville Md Sept 19 A fashionable double wedding took place at Christ Church today. Edith Stanley Kellogg daughter of Commander Kellogg of the US steamer Ossipee and Mrs Prescott wed, with Dr E H Abbe of New Bedford Mass and Miss Lillian Prescott as the other contracting parties. Attendants included O N Johnson and Miss Porter granddaughter of Admiral Porter and W Cammon of New York and Miss Bessie Hill of Chicago.
The London docks scene settles toward normal, with the Dock and Wharf Trust panel asking Parliament to authorize a unified dock and wharf trust. Shipyard workers at Thorneycroft threaten a wage strike tied to torpedo boat contracts, while Lord Brassey agrees to arbitrate lightermen grievances as 2000 Silvertown telegraph workers are locked out seeking higher pay.
Maprio Sept 19 Spain orders a fleet to Tangier and tens of thousands of troops ready to act over the Sanish vessel seized off the Riff coast. The Sultan Tetuan will visit Tangier. Moors warn Christians of death for harm. The Riffians may release the captured Spanish crew soon.
A banquet in Brerast honored Earl of Dufferin former Viceroy of India. Leading Orangemen attended. In his speech Dufferin praised Ulster men for their global impact, noting especially their role in India.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach spoke in Hull advocating a naval reserve matched to Hagland's great commercial marine. He noted many skilled fishermen in the northern and western highlands could serve in this effort to bolster Britain’s sea forces.
In Paris at Cirque Ferdinand M Thiebaud supporters clashed with Boulangists causing police action. Thirty two of 250 Boulangist candidates have withdrawn including two prominent citizens. President Carnot heads to Fontainebleau after elections. In Sr Pevrerspura papers are ordered to curb Boulangist advocacy and push a milder Bulgaria policy.
A Sept 19 demonstration in Napiers gathered 20000 people including municipal leaders and Senate and Chamber of Deputies members. They marched with bands and banners to Signor Crispi's villa to present an address commending his recovery from injuries from the Caporali attack. The Premier thanked Naples for its affection and recalled his 1848 fight for liberty.
Dustin reports that at the Dublin corporation meeting Lord Mayor Sexton criticized Mr Balfour's offer to found a Catholic university. He stated that no coercion policy measures would deter the Irish from seeking an Irish Parliament and control of Ireland’s revenues and laws by a judiciary accountable to the people.
Spokane Falls W T Sept 19 A disgraceful exposure implicates two Common Council members and a police officer in a conspiracy to loot relief supplies from the recent fire. Robert Inglis, arrested in Chico Cal, admitted a scheme. later disappeared. Warrants issued for Dueber Waters and Gillespie. rest of council to be questioned. Officials face resignation and possible court-martial for Waters.
City of Mexico reports several state legislatures adopted votes of confidence in President Diaz and his administration. General Bernardo Reyes has been officially declared elected governor of Nuevo Leon.
Querorre Sept 19 At 8 o clock rock slid from Cape Diamond demolishing seven houses on Champlain street. By 1:30 am thirteen bodies and sixteen wounded removed. about fifty still under rubble. Rescue efforts under gaslight amid falling rocks. coast guard police B Battery and 600 workers, Redemptorist fathers aiding. Damage over $100,000.
Captain Davis reports the steamer Old Colony of Fall River line struck the schooner Wildfire near Black Rock at about 10 p m while both headed east. Weather was thick but lights visible. Wildfire kept lights off and did not request aid after the glancing blow. The prior despatch misidentified the other vessel as the Irurut an.
In New York on September 19 the Ives case saw most of the day spent on defence arguments. Ex-Governor Hoadley and Edgar M. Johnson testified for Ives, asserting their firm had no indication of dishonesty by Ives or his road. It was noted Ives would not have approached them with a dishonest plan. Also, Short, assistant treasurer, had dated some stock certificates ahead. Heasley & Johnson previously represented Ives Stayner Zimmerman and Meyer in opposing the Jewitt trust controlling the road.
The corner stone of the new Universalist chapel on Arch Street in Salem was laid this afternoon after a brief service. George Harris announced the rarity of such an event for Salem and read the contents of the time capsule. Charles Harrington received a silver trowel as the stone was set, followed by doxology and benediction. An evening organ recital by Philip Hale preceded a sermon by Rev. C F Lee on the churchs divine commission to teach.
A northwest storm brought heavy rain and rising pressure drop while Mt Washington reports several inches of snow near the Crawford House and surrounding summits turning white. In Newburg the season's first snow begins at 2 60 this afternoon but quickly shifts to cold drizzle and chill air.
The American national Baptist convention resolved to ask an appropriation of 100 million dollars to help colored people leave the South. Tecumseh Mill spinners in Fall River returned to work, while Troy Mill spinners stayed out. An Italian man, drunk and disorderly, stabbed Officer Huces in Portsmouth New Hampshire as he was taken to the station. Amherst College opened with 348 students, below normal enrollment.
Special Officers Johnson and Tryder of Station 1 arrested James Quigley for stealing a team valued at $200 from Jeremiah F. Harrigan on Commercial Street. They found him attempting to sell the team for $25 yesterday afternoon.
The 1000 member New England Grocers Association closed their Washington visit with an Mt. Vernon river trip for 800 members, a formal dinner hosted by Benjamin Johnson, and speeches praising the excursion managers. The trip is claimed to be the largest of its kind under one management.
In Lanpine New Jersey on September 19 the jury found Mrs Hamilton guilty as indicted after the judge’s charge favored the defense. The prisoner swooned as the verdict was read and she was sentenced to two years in state prison.
Cape Haytien reports Sept 11 election of Haytian electors across communes, with the north solid for Hippolyte. Electors meet at Gonaives around Sept 20 to choose a president. officials expect Hippolyte to retain office. Foreign merchants fear instability but praise the president, while labor shortages and 8,000 troops loom in Port-au-Prince. Admiral Gherardi’s visit signals amicable ties with the United States.
A federal commission led by General Simpson returned from the Curd Alene reservation near Lewiston Idaho after two weeks of study. They report the Indians offered 250000 acres in the north end for 500000 dollars with a mineral land value noted and plan to file a report in Washington.
Beverly September 19 The Beverly Improvement Society held its annual meeting in the Unitarian Chapel. The treasurer reported receipts of 526 expenditures of 174 leaving a balance of 152. Officers elected include President Mrs R Rh Endicott and secretaries Mrs Dr Charles W Haddock and Miss Bessie Baker with a large executive committee and advisory board.
New York and Providence reports detail a severe storm striking Block Island. The schooner James Young with 410 tons of coal lies in a bad position ashore at Block Island with pumps manned while the crew is aided by life-saving station personnel. A receipt from the abandoned Merry Clay is found, indicating distress after the recent gale. rescue efforts continue with hopes of saving the vessel.
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