07 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1891
Page
1
Henry George Jr surveys England's aristocracy and the Lords, arguing monarchy rests on wealth and privilege. He cites royal pensions, land ownership, and a corrupt Lords chamber as blocking reform, urging abolition of the Lords and radical changes to Parliament to empower the common people.
Letters from a Mexican official to a San Francisco contact warn of a looming bloodied revolt. Gen. Dublan’s death accelerates preparations as Diaz faces harsh denunciations. Authorities report mass arrests and at least twelve Diaz opponents, including two editors, secretly executed.
In Spencer Massachusetts Maurice D Furlong a Holy Cross College student died yesterday at a Canadian home His mother Mrs Thomas Furlong died soon after from the distress The son had entered Holy Cross four years ago and was to graduate but returned home last year due to illness The mother’s funeral is planned for tomorrow morning from her late residence.
WATERVILLE Me July 6 C H Nelson proprietor Sunnyside stock farm breeder and owner of trotting stallion Nelson 210 started this morning by the 930 express for Detroit Mich with a large crew of men and a valuable carload of fast horses Among these horses were Nelson and Dictator Chief Brilliant Col Osgood Medora and Westlake He plans an extended trip visiting principal tracks and hopes Nelson can better his 210 record at the Blue Ribbon races in Detroit.
Surprise and chagrin arise as a gambling house run by United States soldiers is found within 100 feet of Col. E. H. Mason’s residence at Fort Snelling. Located in the building formerly used by the regiment’s adjutant, the matter will be reported to Secretary Proctor for action.
A Friday night thunderstorm at St. Ingoes villa in St Marys county Maryland killed three Woodstock College scholastics. John B. Lamb of Boston 33, William J Holden of New York 26, and James Walters of New York 23. Lamb taught at Georgetown College and Holy Cross Worcester. The villa roof was torn and walls cracked.
A Saratoga letter notes Mrs. Mary Francis, once with black hair and dark eyes, now about 70, who experienced her hair briefly whiten then returned to its original dark color without artificial means, described as silky and long as in youth, a remarkable natural phenomenon.
A Nashua Telegraph item notes a mean-spirited act where a woman, angered by a roomer in her home with a broken clock being repaired, stops her clock for good after the guest glances at it to check the time.
Washington July 1 1891 Calvin 8 Brice chairman of the National Democratic Committee writes to state chairmen urging immediate campaign preparations. The plan supports Democratic clubs and co operation with state and national committees. Includes call for careful selection of correspondents and emphasizes unity and action for the 1892 election.
Congressman Yenney predicts Gary Campbell will be renominated at the Cleveland convention on July 14 with no factional fights. He notes Campbell’s Butler County base, Republican state lean, tariff as key issue, and mixed signals from the Farmers' Alliance. Yenney cautions about the silver plank and Ohio’s national prospects for Campbell.
On July 4 at Roseland Park Bowen hosted a notable gathering with speakers Chauncey Depew William McKinley Gen Hawley Senator Aldrich and Murat Halstead among others Congressman Russell introduced the proceedings Hawley urged Connecticut youth to study state history Depew argued liberty versus license and warned about wealth and corporate perils Aldrich offered an optimistic outlook on New England industry McKinley stressed lessons from America's three historic speech periods and praised early policy milestones though parts of the report trail off amid incomplete phrases
A Philadelphia public address signed by Rudolph Blackenburg and 136 others targets Mr. Quay as the cause of a Republican defeat in Pennsylvania. It accuses him of failing to defend his record in Senate and calls for retirement of leaders who violated party pledges and misused state funds, urging a change in leadership.
Columbus July 6 plans matured for a vigorous campaign by the Republican party using the best speakers. Maj McKinley to start with Gov Foraker at Niles near Youngstown birthplace. Speeches to be aggressive and scheduled across the state with McKinley northern Foraker eastern Sherman and Foster western voices.
St Paul July 1 The Minnesota Democratic meeting in Minneapolis did not endorse Governor Hill for president. The anti Cleveland group canvassed and found many favor Cleveland or were noncommittal. Edward W Durant of Stillwater was named state central committee chairman amid intra party tensions. An executive panel of 27 members was appointed as the convention moved toward the next state gathering.
The Republican State convention opens with Attorney General Stone praising Harrison and Blaine triggering cheers. The platform endorses the silver law, Harrison's administration, and last Congress appropriations, while re endorsing the prohibition plank. Hiram C. Wheeler of Odebolt is nominated for governor on the first ballot amid enthusiasm. A New York despatch urges constitutional prohibition of sectarian school funding, echoed as a 1892 issue. Wheeler’s ticket includes Van Houten, Weaver, Sabin, Campbell. The platform also upholds the McKinley tariff and reciprocity, with pensions and continued silver policy.
Sedonia Alling was arrested in Harr y Forp Conn for the murder of Mary Jones who died after a hospital stay following injuries from a row with Alling at her home on June 27. Jones was struck on the head in the dispute and succumbed to wounds the next day. The arrest follows sustained injuries tied to the altercation.
Maine mourns the sudden death of Hannibal Hamlin in Bangor on the Fourth of July evening. The ex vice president collapsed while playing Pedro at a club with Philo Strickland and others, faded from consciousness, and died minutes later despite medical aid. Hamlin's long public career included U.S. Senate terms, a stint as minister to Spain, and leadership in anti slavery. He was a devoted Unitarian, genial but frugal, famed as “the old Carthagenian” and an honest man, who died after a life of public service in Maine and national politics.
A condensed obituary sketch outlines Hannibal Hamlin born August 27 1809 in Paris Oxford County Maine. It traces his path from printer to lawyer and politician, including service in the Maine Legislature, U S Senate, governorship, and rise to Vice President under Lincoln, noting later reflections on his renomination and the era after Lincoln's assassination.
The June report from Secretary Mohler lists crop conditions by percent of full averages: corn 82, oats 98, barley 98, rye 98, broom corn 80, flax 94, tame grasses 108, prairie grasses 107, sorghum 88, potatoes 98, peaches 107. Winter wheat nearly harvested from 3,472,386 acres up 62 percent. Yield 15 bushels per acre totaling 52,000,000. wheat crop 54,307,065 bushels. Damage light except corn. rains lowered cultivation, average to 80 percent.
A town advertising pitch invites readers to form a club by using THE WEEKLY GLOBE'S new private circular rate. It promises a free sample copy and requests sending for the circular and samples. The notice emphasizes subscribing to the weekly publication for promotional materials.
A small fire at 9 Spruce Street in New York early today sent flames through paper and other flammable material. Newsboy Abraham Frank, 13, sleeping in the basement, was burned to death. Losses were described as trifling.
The Park Theatre in St Paul burned this morning causing over 30000 dollars in building damage and 6000 dollars of stage properties lost, largely insured. Fire crews battled the blaze and controlled it with insurance coverage aiding recovery efforts.
Rev. Dr. R Heber Newton of All Souls Church has completed a defense for his book Church and Creed addressing charges of heresy. He argues against ecclesiastical rigidity, defends reformist readings of the Nicene Creed, and discusses baptism and church authority in light of modern religious liberty.
A July cyclone in Baton Rouge caused widespread destruction. The state penitentiary walls collapsed, burying nearly a hundred convicts. ten bodies were recovered and thirty prisoners injured by noon. The Smoky City steamboat was wrecked, crew injured, and Governor’s mansion, homes, and trees suffered extensive damage.
A train car carrying 20000 pounds of tea broke loose during transfer to a freight boat in San Francisco on Saturday night and dumped its cargo into the bay, disrupting the loading operation and prompting a cleanup.
In Flasteroya Pennsylvania on Saturday night Peter Mazillo an Italian was killed and John Dudish a Hungarian was fatally injured during a brawl between Hungarians and Italians. Authorities warn further trouble is likely as tensions flare.
London July 6 Spurgeon experiences acute kidney congestion with nausea drowsiness and prostration his physician reports the patient in a most dangerous condition requiring utmost care the public note emphasizes the sudden health turn and critical prognosis
Ottawa July 6. Inspector reports heavy ice in Straits of Belle Isle and eastward. The grip is wrecking life for Belle Isle inhabitants with many starving, dead and dying, according to a June 30 dispatch to the Deputy Minister of Marine.
A Washington dispatch reports Henry W. Blair has been rejected again by the Chinese government. The Chinese premier’s reply to the President’s request to receive Blair was a polite but firm refusal, denying Blair the role of our diplomatic representative.
A large crowd at Manhattan beach near Denver witnessed a balloon ascent. Eight children rode the elephant. during takeoff the animal trampled Johnny Eaton, son of a railroad man, crushing him fatally. Keeper injured when struck. handlers later chained the elephant. Citizens grieved.
Weather favorable for New England crops with good hay prospects. Week ended as a banner period, crops show improved conditions across regions. Sunshine and steady temperatures lessen rainfall impacts, though more heat could aid corn. haying underway in northern districts. pastures lush. dairy outputs likely improve. rye nearly ready for harvest. oats late. notes on stock feeding and general farm conditions.
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