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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1891
Page
5
London and Washington debate the Behring sea agreement amid threats of arbitration, possible Canadian and American damages, and questions over presidential authority to pledge indemnities. Legal pathways, seizures, and potential court actions loom as Lord Salisbury weighs a proclamation and Congress involvement. Bowen and Allee gunfight adds local violence context.
New York on June 3 reports the Sunset Cox statue, funded by the Letter Carriers' Association of the United States, is under construction. Officials plan to place it before the new Mercantile Library on Astor Place and rename the square Library Square once the statue is erected.
The statue rises nine feet with a pedestal twelve feet tall and eight feet at the base. It is based on a measured series of photographs to ensure accuracy. The statue will be set in place this month and unveiled on July 4.
Elizabeth T. Harrison, widow of Lieut Col Archibald J Harrison, received a pension of 88329.93 for 21 years since his 1870 death from consumption contracted in service. The claim, stalled through multiple administrations and backed by Gen Harrison and Indiana politicians, was finally approved after decades of effort. Mrs Harrison will receive 99.06 quarterly for life.
Alfred W. Allee a ranchman and deputy United States marshal fatally shot William C Bowen editor of the Cotulla Tex based newspaper in Cotulla Texas on June 6 Bowen died instantly arising from a dispute with the local marshal Allee was taken into custody after the shooting and the incident is under investigation by authorities
A commission of inquiry to investigate uncanonical conduct charges against Rev. Heber Newton of All Souls' church has been appointed by Bishop Potter. The panel includes Rev. Dr. Shipman, Rev. Dr. Paters, and Rev. Mr. Butler from respective churches.
In Ottawa on June 5 Mr McMullen urged Parliament to address a high stakes issue for Canada's livestock. He argued US quarantine on Canadian sheep and lambs harms Canada, noting diseased European sheep entered via Canada to the US. Mr Hagwart said Washington papers were sought and a full inquiry would be made to avert calamity.
New York on June 4 reports likely the first American woman to join a polar search. Mrs Peary will accompany Lieut Peary as the Kite steamer prepares for a three year voyage. The party includes five trained men with a nine man scientific auxiliary group to study Greenland shores.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 3 a monument to Mississippi Confederate dead was unveiled before a large crowd. The ceremony featured the Star Spangled Banner and Dixie as flags flew atop the capitol, with prayer by Father A Picheret and remarks by Gov. Lowry on Jefferson Davis. J R McIntosh accepted for Confederate veterans.
Ernest Allain Cherriton alias E A Cameron alias E Allain, accused of forging over 10000 dollars, was arrested in New York after a Florida and Jamaica alert. He charmed bank officials with false drafts and claimed ties to Anglo Mexican Bank and other fictitious institutions while drifting through several cities. He states he is Norwich born, 30, and once worked as a newspaper reporter before forging schemes in San Diego and Philadelphia.
A man named Cameron, known as such, forged bank drafts in multiple cities including San Francisco and Newark. He used a letter from Sir Allan Cheriton to draw on Melville Evan & Co. for 500 pounds and issued a 250 pound draft to cover initial use, then moved through San Francisco Fresno Los California and attempted Cuba plans before arrest. He was taken to Jefferson Ket Police Court and remanded by Justice McMahon, with expected transfer to Tampa, Fla., upon requisition.
In New Orleans June 6 George Dupre editor of the States and Dr. Oliphant president of the State board of health exchanged gunfire. Dupre was wounded in the neck as employees tackled him and a bystander stabbed him. Oliphant fired once with no effect. The grand jury found no law to charge the board members, who resigned.
Curiaco Illinois June 6 P D Armour George F Swift and Nelson Morns announce plans to build large stock yards at Tolleston Indiana A canal half a mile long and 18 feet deep will connect the river and lake costing 125000 dollars Armour in Europe sent a cablegram to their Chicago agent ordering immediate action MINNEAPOLIS June 6 Rev Mr Mordy a Winnipeg minister conducted prosecutions of saloon keepers He was mobbed after a conviction escaping with slight injuries in transit to the depot He later received a warm reception at a church
New York June 6 crowds of about 20000 witnessed Bon beat Tristan in the New York Jockey Club handicap and the unheralded colt Tammany win the Great Eclipse stakes for 2 year olds worth about 20000 to the winner. Six furlongs in 1 12498. Dagonet and Wolcott dead heated for second. Also reports on Rev Dr Brooks elected to the Massachusetts bishopric, preacher counterfeiters sentenced, a deadly farm fire in Pennsylvania, and various political and legal notes from across the era.
A roundup of late 19th century items notes the death of Joseph Payne Logan, a leading Southern physician, in Atlanta at age around 70. It also reports on election returns in Indiana schools, Paris Kentucky medical oddity mellities ossium, and various public notices, corporate filings, and regional events in brief.
Foreign dispatches from New York on June 4 detail Chilean conflict events including a failed April 29 assassination attempt on the Chilean president, a bomb blast at the palace, and ongoing naval actions. Reports mention reparations, mediators from France and the United States, a large Santiago fire, and Balmaceda granted extraordinary powers. The Pensacola’s movements and local fishing disputes are also noted.
Secretary Tracy received a dispatch from Admiral McCann stating the Itata arrived at Iquique from Tocopilla with 5000 rifles and ammunition taken from the Robert and Minnie. The Itata was placed at McCann's disposal, then moved to Tocopilla, with Charleston arriving and Pensacola expected. The Itata will be coal and prepared for return to San Diego under convoy. proceedings for neutrality violations to resume. insurgents reportedly disapproved of the escape and offered to surrender the vessel at a South American port.
The Prince’s court appearance and gambling scandal provoke deep religious outrage in Britain. The Welsh Methodist Conference expresses regret at his endorsement of gambling and vice, urging the royal image not to be dragged down by such conduct.
The St. John's Herald hails the withdrawal of the imperial permanent coercion bill as a victory for the colony's delegation. It notes British government animus, applauds the temporary act, and argues it keeps the question alive for a more favorable settlement, while criticizing the Lords and Parliament for their stubborn stance.
London reports that Mr. Balfour will outline in the commons next week a policy to withdraw all provisions of the crimes act directed at criminal conspiracy while retaining the secret inquiry section. He argues the measure shows Ireland is peaceful under his coercion approach, contrasting with Gladstone era figures and Liberal claims of conciliation.
Moscow Daily News eyewitness reports two Jewish travelers without funds being chained and marched with criminals, likely one of many cases. The first group of six families expelled from Kiev arrived in Budapest by rail, conveyed nearly free, with a harrowing account of their treatment.
In Carnarvon the American Richard C. Duncan testified via Dr. Jones that he said I did it myself with the stone you have seen before wounding his wife last May. He declared three months ago he was worth $50,000, then lost all and faced poverty, with an attempt to drown themselves. A Duncan brother disputed the claim of wealth and recent loss.
The Labor World founded by Michael Davitt in London last year has ceased publication after a burst of success. It opened with a sale of 160000 copies but was criticized for overdosing on Irish matters and neglecting labor issues, leading to its decline and final demise.
Exiled Peruvian leader Nicolas de Pierola, who escaped prison and evaded asylum in Bolivia, is reportedly in New York using an assumed name after passage from Panama. Peru may publish a large reward for capture.
A snapshot of the June Folio listing numerous vocal and piano works from Oliver Ditson & Co. including selections by Dvorak, Cowan, Marks, Lakeman, Malloy, Jude, Mathews, Grieg, White, Bachman, and Koett among others, noting arrangements for piano four hands and military band. The list emphasizes operatic, classical, and popular pieces like Peer Gynt, The Wind Sings Low, Lullaby My Darling, and Tyrolean waltzes.
A Chicago source boasts that monarchs and rulers worldwide will be invited to Chicago for the Columbian exposition. He mentions inviting the Kaiser, King of Italy, Russian Czar, Queen Victoria or Prince of Wales, and various oriental emperors, promising a grand procession of royalties if promises hold.
Edwin A Durgin of Boston edits this checkers page with contact details and club meeting notes. It includes two positional problems by W L Taylor of Dundee and Fred Allen of Leeds, showing black to play and win in No 1542 and 1543, with brief references to the Ending from the Double Corner and a Sunderland Echo note.
Francis Tescheleit, born in London in 1866 to a German father and English mother, becomes a leading draughts figure at the Polytechnic. He won the London championship twice, claimed multiple handicaps, and combined his chess like play with gymnastic prowess, predicting further advancement next year.
Boston Monday June 8 reports strong demand and large receipts for butter, cheese, eggs, and a wide range of groceries. Prices and quotes cover butter dairy products, cheese stocks, eggs, dried fruits, apples, cranberries, vegetables, hay, coffee, rice, flour, corn, fish, hides, seeds, tallow, tobacco, wool, and more with regional terms and varied grades.
Weekly arrivals at Brighton and Watertown show cattle 3747, sheep 7721, veal 2083, hogs 27321. Western beeves price range from 5.16 to 6.37 per 100 lbs live weight 6.50 to 7.50. Hides and skins prices listed for Brighton and local market notes.
A fragment from a period text shows Edward urged to prepare for a private smoke with a partner urging comfort and praise for a wife. The jumble hints at a domestic exchange with early dialogue about smoking and social ritual.
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