25 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
1
Timothy Healy notes that Mr Balfour's rejection of a Catholic university scheme is a setback for nationalist foes. The Sultan of Morocco orders freeing Spanish sailors as Chinese leaders weigh retaliation. Weather fair. A school committee meeting and Republican state convention gossip headline the page.
President Harrison and Senator Henry G. Davis set out from Derr Park Maryland for Elkins West Virginia in a rain soaked journey with Mrs Harrison and Mrs Davis opting not to accompany. A night return to Deer Park followed amid a brutal storm as the party dined in the West Virginia Central private car. The travelers plan to attend Cumberland’s centennial celebration with additional companions tomorrow.
The Ontario Cricket Association will not send a team to Philadelphia for an international contest this year. Four Halifax garrison officers on the team cannot secure leave, which is the main reason for the decision.
In Boston New York and other ports, numerous vessels including Ostonian Rock Light Manhattan Atalanta City of Para Muriel Habana Western land Cty of Fitchburg Paunco Portia Gen. Whitney Minister Mayback Main and more are listed with origins from Rotterdam Greenock St Lucia Havana Antwerp Fall River Boston Philadelphia and other ports. The log notes arrivals departures and routing of ships such as Teutonic Rhynland Crown Prince and more across Atlantic routes.
Paris reports the cabinet's return and a planned ministerial council under Carnot. Supporters of the government may total 800 moderate Republicans and 65 Left members, with Boulangism set to be annulled. Revisions to seats and second ballots aim to secure a stable majority across the republic.
The passage notes strong agitation favoring greater restrictions on American merchants and missionaries in treaty ports, reflecting rising tension over foreign influence and commercial privileges in these ports during the era.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph, upon arrival at Monor, reproached locals for insults to Austria and its flag during recent maneuvers. An inquiry is launched by the War Ministry. Similar flag insults noted at Ullo. papers condemn the actions. A Vienna decree dissolves the National German Union for anti-Semitic activity.
Desaik Sept 24. At a National League meeting Tim Healy called Mr Balfours renunciation of the Catholic university scheme a bitter blow to those who would use Vatican power against Irish Nationalists. The Dublin castle file showed a complete plan for a Catholic university in Ireland tied to Persico's mission, meant to muzzle Irish ecclesiastics, but the scheme failed.
Report from St. Petersburg states a dynamite chest exploded at Peterhof station just before Czar's departure for Copenhagen. The station was wrecked and a railway signalman was killed. Authorities believe the blast aimed to strike as the Czar passed through en route to the train.
Tangier reports the Spanish corvette Navara sailed for the Rif coast with a Sultanate commission to secure the immediate release of Spanish sailors captured by Riffians. Relations between Morocco and Spain remain friendly as the Sultan pledges to meet Spain's just demands.
Despatches from Crete report Christians fleeing to the mountains as Turks seize cattle and property. Many Christians have been imprisoned, and the situation escalates with reports of ongoing oppression on the island.
Su Hanouat reports that following the U S immigration ban Chinese authorities in Pekin are considering a memorial from Censor Su demanding the expulsion of all Americans employed in China. The measure targets workers in subordinate positions as part of retaliation discussions.
Delegates at the Saratoga Republican convention draft a platform denouncing trusts and praising Harrison while avoiding the Tanner affair. The scene centers on candidate talk, with possible choices for judge of the Court of Appeals and uncertainty over the comptrollership. Fremont Cole is ruled out for Senate due to the ceiling frauds. The New York Republican League, led by President Hefford, reports 258 clubs and pledges support for future nominees as the meeting adjourns.
New York reports arrival of diverse delegates from Salvador Bolivia Honduras and Colombia to attend the International American Congress opening October 2. They seek expanded trade mining and agricultural ties with the United States while noting British dominance in their economies and hoping for US as primary commercial partner.
A heated ante convention night in Boston gathers delegates from across the state as Brackett and Crapo supporters rally at the Tremont House. Capsized by a split platform on Harrison appointments and tariff reform, discussions hint Capen may enter the Governor’s race, potentially weakening Brackett’s bid. Delegates from New Hampshire amid Massachusetts contingents mingle as rumors fly about votes and strategy.
At a Worcester festival rehearsal two outsiders sought a hearing. Norwegian singer Anna Smith impresses with technique but thin voice. organist Frank Taft shows effort yet poor taste in Bach. Mendelssohn St Paul performance later features Mrs. Katherine van Arnhem, Miss Lillian Cyril Smith, Mr. George Parker, Mr. William Ludwig, Mr. C. I. Rice, Mr. C. J. Marshall. Critics praise the chorus, lament weak basses, and note orchestral balance issues and hall crowd disruptions. Artiunx Weld.
The War Department assigns Lt. Charles A. L. Totten to Yale University for three years to teach military engineering. He will instruct in tactics and drilling if needed, with professors noting the course depends on student interest and requests. Yale faculty express elation, noting Totten’s lectures have been rare in past years.
The infant missing from Dorchester last week was found burned in woods between Plymouth and West Plymouth in Canaan New Hampshire. The mother Alice Bolton confessed and led sheriffs to the scene. Hill, the man who adopted the girl, remains jailed in the village under guard. A Connecticut meeting of retail butchers formed the Retail Butchers Protective Association of Connecticut.
A feature on affordable luxury sideboards echoes Egyptian style with six imposing pillars and a linen drawer of five feet. Palatial design, XVIth century finish, and 117 sizes offered from 17 dollars upward. Exhibition daily from 9 to 6. Send two-cent stamps for the 256 page A889 Furniture Catalogue.
Forecast through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair then rain with southerly shifting to northerly winds and steady temperature. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut fair then rain with winds turning northwest and steady temperature. Eastern New York rain with northeasterly winds and steady temperature, cooler in northern areas.
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