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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1891
Page
8
In plain terms the author reviews a year of upheaval and advancement in 1891. He laments railway and elevator accidents, praises modern travel and steam heat, and warns that rapid progress demands moral self scrutiny. He argues for strong public education, a nonsectarian common school and responsible politics amid widening wealth inequality.
Tarpon Springs Florida December 16 Ex-Gov A P K Safford dies at his home after more than a year of illness Born in Vermont February 1830 he moved with his parents to Illinois at age eight and to California in 1850 He served in the California Legislature in 1866 and 1868 He was surveyor general of Nevada for two years and territorial governor of Arizona in 1869 He governed Arizona for eight years and moved to Tarpon Springs about eight years ago where he built up the town the papers say He made Tarpon Springs his home and continued his public efforts until his death.
In Brrmincham Alabama on December 19 Lafayette Anderson, a farmer and noted witness in several illicit distillery cases, was shot through a window at his Ed wardsville home. A double barreled shotgun fired buckshot killed him instantly, his family terrified, alarm not reported immediately.
General Patrick Edward Connor veteran of the Florida and Mexican wars and the Civil War dies in Salt Lake City. Born in Ireland March 17 1820 he joined the U S Army at 19 and served in the Florida and Mexican wars. He led campaigns against Sioux and Arapahoe and helped establish Camp Douglas the Union Vidette and Utah mining ventures.
Victoria authorities uncover a slave trade ring with six Chinese girls brought aboard Empress of China. The two oldest were sold for 4100 and 1500, the four younger bound to Lin You and later sold for 1410 9150 and 770, cash paid. Lin You confessed and said the Empress of India would bring more girls for the same purpose.
A witty exchange recounts a doctor’s success after marrying an heiress, implying his fortune came from the union. The joke centers on a bright idea turning into wealth through marriage.
A note shows a $60 appointment set for SO days, with a stamp and signature by A. B. Suoor & Co., Racine Wisconsin, indicating a formal engagement or filing related to legal or clerical proceedings.
America's poet laureate John G Whittier aged 84 celebrates with a Haverhill Whittier Club visit. A morning reception at Joseph Cartland's home features schoolmates from East Haverhill, pink rose gifts, and notes from Calaveras and West Point teachers. Whittier, cautious of pneumonia, greets guests and remains active despite age.
A Lime Hill schoolhouse service in New Haven County devolved into chaos when a fox and its hound burst through during a prayer. Deacon Gillette and congregants fled as the dog chased the fox, smashing windows and scattering worshipers. The fox was killed after a dramatic chase, ending the improvised sermon amid a townsfolk tale now the talk of the region.
The 18th annual session of the New Hampshire State Grange opens in City Hall for four days. Secretary Batchelder reports 132 subordinate granges in the state, up from 125 a year ago, with two organized since Sept. 30, a gain of seven.
The Parnellite paper notes Michael Davitt’s Waterford bid may falter over his land reform ideas and labor critique. It questions his seating if elected, given his felon status, and reports Ulster opponents threaten civil war if home rule with an Irish Parliament passes.
Paris and Sofia feud over M. Chadonnine's expulsion as France breaks diplomatic ties with Bulgaria. French circles deem the move grave, potentially risking wider conflict. Newspapers note Paris acted with Russia’s consent, signaling a dangerous Balkan power struggle.
The first year of Gen Booths In Darkest England shows £25000 spent on the overseas colony and £41000 on land for city refuges and workshops. The farm colony cost £41000 with a loss of £116. Food and shelter depots were self supporting, while anti sweating workshops ran a small deficit. The match factory profited £475 in four months. knit and bookbindery factories each earned profits. There were 15000 applicants. 2881148 cheap meals supplied including halfpenny, Sarthing, and free meals. Three hundred seven thousand cheap lodgings furnished. refugees earned £15191 gross in labor, 200 ex criminals reformed, and 445170 family visits in slums. 10004 sick attended by slum officers.
London reports the Times correspondent says the published correspondence between Chile and the United States over the assault on Baltimore sailors is complete. The dispatch notes the public is satisfied and the country remains quiet.
London reports anxieties over a looming conflict between the United States and Chile. War talk grows as Chile speeds completion of the Capitán Prat and considers ironclads to threaten American commerce. Berlin notes possible German crew enlistment but warns US responses to foreign service. London wedding plans for the royal nuptials swirl with Windsor as favored venue and a ceremonial pageant likely. The British Silk Society races to craft the bridal dress and veil for the Queen’s wedding day. اشاره: legal counsel for the Maybrick case named today as Russell, James, Poland, and McDonald.
A reader argues Mrs. Jaybrick’s conviction was wrong and asserts Mr Justice Stephen erred in bias. He contends the judge’s belief in the woman’s guilt and a popular mood unduly influenced the case.
Gen Leszcynski argues France cannot match Germany in organization discipline and officer conduct. He doubts France can lead unified commands while England may decide the next conflagration and could stay neutral, fearing Russia and hoping for liberal power.
A conference in famine affected Russian provinces debated Gen Annenkoffs public works scheme to employ starving peasants in road building with a required outlay of 0,000,000 roubles but the treasury capped relief at 10,000,000 roubles. New Parnellite Daily Independent outlines aims including self government and land reform. The Times Paris reports on Chiles reply to President Harrison and European views on Americas action and privateering.
A deputation of agricultural laborers met Joseph Chamberlain, MP, at Lonpox. He said the government favors legislation to improve conditions via county councils, housing loans for laborers, and steps to enable land acquisition and small holdings. Other measures of special interest to agricultural laborers were under consideration.
Reports from Dusseldorf show German and allied industry hesitant to attend the Chicago World's Fair. London commentary praises Canada’s Prime Ministerial decision but questions its wisdom. Other items note Ottawa's vice-regal ball, rail fires in London, and royal matchmaking initiatives.
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