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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1891
Page
8
A stark census of urban misery in New York detailing rooftop and gutter dormancy among the poorest, with 20 000 nightly gutter sleepers, widespread drunkenness, foul tenement streets, and a child dying near the gutter as a stark symbol of systemic neglect. It urges humanitarian action and critiques vast income inequality driving urban decay.
Ex Vermont Governor Paul Dillingham died at Waterbury at age 70s. His long career included service as State representative, senator, U.S. Congressman, lieutenant governor and governor. The obituary recalls his law practice with Carpenter, his political rise, and family ties. Other brief items cover local incidents from Worcester to Maine and Connecticut.
A etiquette writer urges readers not to ask a young man, out of bad taste, for his photograph simply because one was seen at a friend’s house. The admonition highlights tact and respect in handling personal images and long-ago contact.
Claims that all products not consistent with Syrup of Figs are avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. It says the syrup acts gently on the kidneys liver and bowels cleansing the system effectively but does not cure and a bottle will not substantiate.
Police hunt three murder suspects across New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts as Frank Almy Christie Warden killing near Hanover N H. McArthur the escaped Dover sheriff killer. and August Langner suspected in West Dedham Mary Emerson death.
Greenfield Mass July 23 C Mason Moody former county treasurer was sentenced by Judge Sherman to five years hard labor in the State prison. Moody, described as having public trust, faced a calm defense as Samuel Camb appeared in absentia for ex Governor Robinson. The judge lamented the act, noting soldiers Port Hudson shared duty, and warned defalcations lower public standards and harm the community.
The schooner Senator Saulsbury reached Grovemsten Maine today as the first recorded Icelandic fishing fleet arrival, bringing a cargo of halibut after a rough voyage from March 16. Icebergs and heavy gales were met, during which Icelandic native Stein Benjaminson drowned on April 2. Reports from Iceland note stormy winter conditions, but no widespread destitution, while other vessels fishery on the coast faced failures.
A fragment details death by skull fracture at a reunion of the 2d Maine Cavalry set for Augusta on August 26. It also notes a steamboat collision near Hell Gate causing injuries but no fatalities among passengers. Additionally, A M Williams resigns as editor of the Providence Journal due to ill health and plans to return from Europe for new literary work.
A St Louis report notes wool buyers and growers questioning the McKinley tariff. They cite lower wool prices despite promised gains and ask if duties on manufactures and raw wool have raised clothing costs. A Republic reporter finds two years of Australian wool imported just before the tariff and notes much Western wool is handled locally.
A Sterling Colorado dispatch reports Jay Gould’s private car train was sidetracked by a pervasive grasshopper infestation in a six mile stretch west of Sterling. The Union Pacific ran two engines through the area for several days as pests halted travel, delaying the famous executive’s trip through the grasshopper plagued district.
After mastering the basics of sawing, nailing, and other crafts, a young reader may move to assembling a small ocean themed ship model to gift to a relative. The piece invites careful work and suggests practical, early lesson in construction skills.
A satirical guide detailing how to craft a toy steamer from a hull, rivets, and reused parts. It covers sourcing a hull from Krupp or a foundry, painting and fitting, riveting around gunwales, engine procurement, making a propeller, and minor finishing touches. It ends by promising a future lesson on a grand piano.
A Worcester gathering of the Democratic State central committee held at noon to launch the 1891 campaign. Gen P A Collins resigned as a member and was named presiding officer of the State convention while William J Dale was elected secretary. Josiah Quincy and D D Sullivan joined the slate for vacancies and four national delegates at large were to be chosen at the Worcester convention.
A rambling Ram's Horn meditation argues virtue comes from self denial and inner reform. It observes that deeds and prayers reveal character, warns against pleasing all, and notes people do good when its cost is zero while resisting giving up sins.
The editor of the Banner laments town advertising woes in Billville Georgia noting merchants use paper sacks for ads and refusing to fund printing. He warns the paper may fold without new advertisements and jokes about moving to Junkard's Gulch to profit from a new venture.
Passengers aboard the Mary Powell watch the engine room as Sam Foster, a New York gentleman and amuser, calls for a prank on the engineer. A creaking noise signals the moment of mischief.
Among the machinery a gate engineer was startled and lubricated various parts with an oil can. Foster and companions watched as the engineer applied oil to a piston, then again to other parts. The cork was swapped and the oil poured near the engineer and his $40, with the remark that the crank would not squeak again in a hurry.
London report quotes Chauncey M. Depew denying he will be the Republican standard bearer. He backs Mr Basisee for the nomination but predicts Benjamin Harrison will be renominated. He also identifies Grover Cleveland as likely Democratic candidate though not universally supported.
Readers are urged to join the weekly Globe program to form sizable clubs. The circu lar promotes private networks and offers free sample copies by mail to interested parties seeking to expand local community groups.
About 26 north western Iowa firms shipping grain and cattle met at Orry to sue the Chicago and Northwestern railroad for rebates paid during previous years. Federal rulings allow recovery of the difference from the lowest rate, with rebates reaching up to 40 dollars per car in many cases. Shippers plan suits on other lines across Iowa, risking over one million dollars if successful.
The Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association shows U S pig iron output for the first half of 1891 at 3,371,925 gross tons, down from 4,560,613 in 1890, a drop of 1,188,688 tons or 26 percent. Reductions ranged from 17.2 percent in anthracite and mixed coke pig iron to 382.8 percent in Bessemer pig iron, signaling a sharp downturn in this core industry.
Lieut E J Glaves and J Dalton report successful use of pack animals to penetrate central Alaska from Neskataneln to Chilkot, proving transport by horse feasible. They describe lush valleys, swift streams and rich pastures, asserting Alaska’s potential as a mining and production region despite its harsh reputation.
In a natural science lecture at Ann Arbor, a professor explained plant fertilization via insects and jokingly blamed old maids for plant variety. A sophomore challenged him with a tongue in cheek question, Miss Jones answered sharply, prompting a brief pause.
From a Ladies' Home Journal snippet, guidance on handling odd behavior from a gentleman. If unclear on fault, send a brief note to apologize and restore friendship. If not sure or not close, ignore the behavior and resume cordial, dignified contact when he again seeks reconciliation.
A etiquette writer argues that helping a man with his overcoat at the opera or any public place is in very bad taste. The columnist insists each man should care for and assume his own coat without female assistance.
A tramp entered a Texas billiard saloon and begged for charity claiming hunger for a week. Patrons raised 1.50 in coins, and he attempted to join a pool game then vanished with the money, asking the crowd to drink at his expense.
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