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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1891
Page
5
Ex President Cleveland tells the Herald he has never intended to seek another term and has said nothing public or private to indicate a desire for renomination. He cites confidence in the democracy of his party and says no final decision has been made about his relations to the next campaign.
A New Haven local express bound for Mott Haven rear-end collide with a slower train under 84th street. The wreck trapped and burned passengers, killing five in the rear car and another later at Presbyterian Hospital. Firemen freed survivors as coroner proceedings began. engineers Fowler and MeYans held on $10,000 bail.
Halifax Feb 21 A catastrophic explosion at Spring Hill collieries Cumberland county Nova Scotia. About 2 pm hundreds were at work. most escaped via outlets though many bodies lay unrecovered amid wreckage. The manager and other workers are among the injured. officials fear at least 100 dead with more bodies to be found. Relatives anxiously gather as rescue continues.
Exmrra New York Feb 17 The Supreme Court ruling in Clipper Chilled Plough Co v National Harrow Co dissolves the combine. Judge Walter Smith finds the contract fixes harrow prices not by cost but by agreement, constituting an indictable conspiracy. The decision cancels the trust contract and allows member firms to set prices independently.
The Senate was sent the nomination of ex Governor Foster of Ohio as secretary of the treasury. Foster enjoys broad cross party appeal and is viewed as financially aligned with the administration. The New York Continent notes the formal tender was extended days earlier and accepted after a lengthy meeting with the President.
The article reviews upcoming Dominion elections as highly charged with accusations between the government and Liberals. It cites the London Morning Post on annexation advocacy and notes Sir John Macdonald’s exposés may shift the election, with Laurier’s side having gained ground in trade arguments.
New York report states no official communications have occurred yet between Mexico and Washington on reciprocity. Mexico expects to hear from Mr Blaine after Congress adjourns, with broad opposition to special trade treaties but likely some understanding with the United States. A sugar rich northeast region in Mexico near rail connections tempts Louisiana plans. Mexico cannot remove cotton duties but may offer concessions. Minister Ryan supports reciprocity and is shaping groundwork for talks due soon.
A powerful sleet storm hit from the Alleghenies to the Rockies ending up freezing telegraph lines after 6 p.m. It crippled sections from Indianapolis west through Boringaeth Illinois toward Kansas City, causing thousands of delayed despatches and crowded newsrooms.
Readers should note that Blaine's commercial treaty with Brazil is not ratified and likely never will be. Brazil will wait on its constitutional adoption, then may reject the pact. Brazilian exporters remain tied to English houses, and the Sony terms do not improve US trade prospects as observed by Fonseca and advisers.
A devastating cellar fire at 129 131 Sands Street in Brooxuyy killed six residents and left 32 families homeless. The doomed building housed many elderly and disabled tenants, with more than 200 residents possibly inside when the flames spread to the roof where two children were found dead. Fire escapes aided rescues, but victims included Carl Benedict and his son Edward, Margaret F. n, Margaret and Daniel Downey, and Minnie Downey.
The steamer Sherlock carrying 35 passengers and 50 to 60 crew sank after striking a pier of the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge in Cincinnati Tuesday night. Mrs J McLean of Tinburg and her granddaughter Miss Brown of Pittsburgh are reported lost. Sailors and officials recount a chaotic scramble as the vessel broke up in the river near 5th street.
A Chicago Herald report quotes American Horse and Young Man Afraid of His Horses stating their Sioux bands will go to war in spring. They complain of faulty clothing given in Washington and inadequate rations, saying their rights are ignored. Louis Primeau from Standing Rock notes widespread anger and a sharp, negative report upon return.
In Gainesville Florida on Tuesday night a white man Mike Kelly alias Burns and a black man Tom Champion were hanged by masked citizens after Kelly and a gang shot T B McPherson who owned a store nearby. Both victims confessed.
Reports note the death of C. Cobb former Boston mayor and grandson of Gen. David Cobb at 65. A mine near Scottdale Pennsylvania caught fire with four workers dead, flooding following. A Peters Row Newark area fire in New Jersey burned twenty tenements, prompting evacuations. Gas explosions hit Pittsburg area causing injuries and damage. Pennsylvania coke workers and miners show rising tension with strikes and pay scales under review. Indians threaten warpath after Washington visit. Canadian Liberals alleged annexation intrigues discussed in London. The Grand Opera House and Windsor Hotel in Rochester were destroyed by fire, with theater losses noted.
Foreign notes report an eloquent Lord Mayor and parliamentary practices from various quarters. In Egypt, a Feb 19 Tokar battle left about 1000 dead as Egyptian forces under British officers defeated Osman Digna’s Dervishes after a dawn advance from Alafite. Osman did not fight. 80 horsemen accompanied him as losses included Capt. Barrow with 12 dead, Capt. Leech and four Egyptian officers plus 42 wounded.
Dublin and international dispatches describe Irish Home Rule tensions with factions and campaign splits. Parnell's planned U.S. visit, land disputes in New Tipperary, and bishop opposition amid political feud are noted, plus mining strikes, rail collisions, and European troubles shaping a tense, interconnected panorama.
Townsend's Letter notes early spring bonnet fashions from New York milliners. Florists' windows pale beside the spring samples showing artificial violets lilac sprays and pure spring hues. The article previews hats trimmed with lace straw braids and flowers from Hed tern's department.
A charming demoiselle wears a dress bonnet of gold tinsel ribbon brocaded with silver. A green leaf couplet and forget me not clusters finish the bonnet. Below this, a fine English straw hat features a straight rim and low square crown with brown ribbons and daffodil clusters.
George Alfred Townsend recalls encounters in Washington and Kentucky, recounting barber shop banter, mountain folk, and early political figures like Gorman and Broderick. He threads anecdotes of travel, newspapers, and regional characters, weaving a portrait of 19th century life and politics.
The Shenandoah, a 5000 ton cargo ship, carries 20 cabin passengers in a 14 by 16 foot cabin with oak furniture and two spare rooms. The ship’s rigging and sails extend over 11 000 yards of canvas, with three forward masts and a total height of 217 feet.
A long column of items including prison figures by race and sex, shipwrecks near Grand Cayman and Jamaica, mine rescue attempts at Jeansville Penn., indictments in Chicago over a plot to derail a refinery, bank troubles at National City Bank, hydrophobia death in Connecticut, Kansas winter wheat prospects, and a spate of murders, robberies, and transportation accidents across the United States with names of places, vessels, and officials noted.
A New York Weekly snippet features Col Kaintuck demanding a peculiarly shaped wine glass for a banquet. He requests an hourglass form closed in the middle but open at both ends, insisting it be ready by next Thursday for a New Year’s resolution to turn his glass down when wine arrives.
Milwaukee Sentinel expression argues that men’s failures result from circumstances beyond control while successes reflect innate ability, critiquing the way people frame personal achievement and fault. The piece examines rhetoric around blame and merit and challenges readers to reconsider narratives about luck and talent.
In the Lowell Citizen dialogue, Don credits Watson for one positive trait, then asks what it is. Watson asks about his not paying his bills, framing credit in an ironic light about defiance of debt.
Dr Nanza proposes a mid June start for a new polar voyage through Behring Strait to the Siberian polar region. Eight crew, five year provisioning, open water hopes northward, Danish funding 2760 pounds. Measures include land or ice camping tents and strong boats if ship disabled.
The newest Maine sailing vessel captivates with grand accommodations and luxurious finish. Scholars say its innovations echo grand era craft, hinting at a revival of old time seafaring glamour.
A grand launch describes the Shenandoah as the finest old-time clipper of the era. Capt James Murphy leads the giant ship on her maiden voyage to San Francisco, noted for regal interior fittings and a contrast to older cramped cabins.
The cabin measures 44 by 28 feet with a coach house of oak and horizon views. Elaborately carved newel posts top the vesti bulle entry, while the dining room seats 80 at a large oak table. Starboard and port staterooms, a pantry, lounge alcoves, Turkish rugs, and a richly crafted cabinet centerpiece highlight the elegant arrangement. The captain’s bedroom is exceptionally spacious, illustrated by a partial picture.
The column lists dairy products, groceries, fruits, vegetables, and wholesale prices. Butter receipts and stock reports show lighter demand. cheese demand remains full at firm prices. Also listed are beans, cranberries, dried fruits, tomatoes, and other staple commodities with current quotations and market tone.
The World notes coachmen's liveries represent a sizable yearly expense. A typical suit runs 75 dollars, overcoats cost much more, hats average 7 dollars, gloves 4, bearskin capes 50, buckskin underjackets add extra, all contributing to a costly but fashionable display for front seat drivers.
Marshall Wilder states Vanderbilt pays a regular salary to tour hospitals asylums and news boy homes to entertain inmates. The remark highlights an unusual charitable arrangement and raises questions about how the entertainer operates within these institutions.
Arrivals of livestock at Brighton and Watertown for the week past include 3614 cattle, 5544 sheep and lambs, 6301 swine, 771 veals, 1194 horses, and 2952 seated cattle. Prices, skins, and related details are noted with figures for Eastern regions and northern items.
A satirical poem portrays a young widow as a tease and danger luring both bold bachelors and shy widowers. It depicts her shifting moods from inviting to repulsive, with a warning tone about calculating charm and human nature.
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