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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1891
Page
1
Henry George Jr recounts Cardinal Manning's London residence and interview on social questions and education. He notes Manning's plain palace, scholarly rooms, and a frank talk on the papal encyclical, social reform in England, and the contrast with continental Europe. The piece also profiles William T Stead, his influence, and commentary on English schooling and bicycles era.
A London society man and clever artist faced a revolt of guests over tea cups bearing each guest’s photo inside. He tricked them by claiming the cup hid a friend’s face, and then let the tea reveal the faces gradually. Five minutes sufficed as men learned their fortunes from the cups.
An author visits editor Kaey Giesety and reverses a criticism about treatment, saying he will send no tests after the editor praises the last piece. The exchange hints at tension over editorial handling and the author’s change of stance.
Skowhegan Maine reports a dense smoke cloud blanketing a 30 mile radius as fires threaten dams on Parlin stream and timber camps near Enchanted ponds. Bangor and New Bedford note similar yellow atmospheric effects and sudden sunlight loss.
From the St Lawrence to Saguenay and across northern New Brunswick, forest and bush fires devastate vast areas. Dozens of communities lose homes as smoke blankets rivers and seas of flame sweep through towns, mills, and lumber camps, with thousands displaced and timber losses mounting.
Counsel for Isaac Sawtelle claim important new evidence may lead to a new trial. The motion and affidavits will be filed with Strafford County Clerk and heard at the September term, as the defense seeks to overturn a prior verdict and delay execution.
The total valuation of Boston is 8220418000 including 263689242 personal estate. Total taxable valuation 883590317. Exemptions include churches charitable scientific and literary corporations with real estate 28552100 personal estate 15009200 total 4356100? 1462370018 estimated value of houses of worship and land. Real estate of charitable institutions 13928400 personal property 16009200. Nominal assets 48588500. School houses 2775106 public library 1290600 other public buildings 10725400 public bathhouses 20000 public grounds 322000 cemeteries 3029500 islands 29800 water works 22240602 fire apparatus 350000 fire alarm 100000 miscellaneous 200000
Peter E Johnson a Gay Head Indian linked to rescue efforts during the City of Columbus disaster was found murdered on June 9 near Egg Island in the Acushnet river south of Fort Phenix Fairhaven. Johnson with George Fletcher and a stranger had left New Bedford Monday night in Johnsons boat. A body was found in the bloodstained boat. Witnesses describe a stranger as the likely murderer and a pawnbroker notes a man.
A long disputed oil portrait of William King, Maine’s first governor, hangs in the state capitol rotunda. Frazier Gilman asserts ownership, claiming the picture was loaned by his wife in 1860 at Blaine’s request and has been referenced in a Blaine letter. The governor and council referred the claim to public buildings investigators for action.
The passage records a series of disparate events: a building gutted with losses around $1500, a New Haven jeweller Marcus Schwed who died after a self-inflicted wound, creditors seizing a store, a Dover, New Hampshire woman who committed suicide, and a San Jose man who died at a Farmington residence. It also mentions Masonic week opening in Burlington Vermont, a three day Newport Methodist assembly, a Middlesex Banking Company restraining suits, the New England Water Works Association meeting in Stratford, a New England annual conference of the A M E church in Newport, Rhode Island, and various local incidents including a boating accident, a boy killed at an urban crossing, and a hall dedication in Windsor Locks Connecticut with notable attendees.
In Whittamanure New York on June 15 Policemen Farrell and Radden were bitten by a large rat at the Bedford avenue station. The animal clawed and bit their neck and leg causing serious wounds. Other officers beat the rat to death with boots and sticks. Ambulance summoned fearing rabies.
Provision trade improved vs prior week though receipts were lighter. Butter and dairy prices held firm with extra Northern creamery at 21c and western stock at 20 to 21 2 3 c. Eggs faced larger stocks and easier markets while poultry demand remained strong and prices rose. Boston receipts totaled 16,539 barrels and 24,107 sacks with exports of 7,076 barrels and 19,070 sacks.
A Boston Christian Union critique argues pockets would boost women's comfort and freedom more than the ballot. It cites a Broadway observer with a tailored gown featuring a hidden jacket pocket, freeing her hands while others juggle purse and kerchief, illustrating fashion’s restriction on independence.
Globe reports from Denver and Salt Lake City on a political symposium. Edward Wolcott defends Harrison while backing Blaine as a strong farmers and business ally. Utah Republicans warn against Mormon influence if statehood comes, with one dissenting voice among fifteen.
Avausta Maine June 12 Gov Burleigh launches a public appeal to Third District farmers to rally behind him for Congress. He previously announced his candidacy after last year’s fall election and sent about 2000 letters to politicians while denying broader disclosure."}
Washington June 12 Representative Wilson of West Virginia asserts that great parties are born not made. He notes the Cincinnati convention produced a third party, argues the movement will hurt Republicans more than Democrats, after his Pacific coast tour promoting pure Democracy.
Representative Roger Q. Mills of Texas rests in Washington after fishing and hunting in Texas. He declines to discuss politics or the speakership, but he appears serene and believes he will become speaker of the next House. He is not worried about Southern party movements, optimistic that they will not derail the political party.
In St Louis on June 13 the People's party executive committee gathers behind closed doors. Members include H F Taubeneck Illinois George Washburn Massachusetts William Weaver Iowa A O Wilkins Kansas M C Rankin Indiana. They discuss 1892 campaign preparations, national and state tickets, and potential local nominations. Kentucky Ohio and others are noted for active prep led by H Kenee with national organizer Robert Shilling.
Representative Hayes of Iowa says the third party movement will have little effect in his state. He criticizes a Cincinnati meeting for crank theories and predicts Democrats will elect Bora Governor and win in 1892. He notes pro Cleveland sentiment statewide. Separately, Wisconsin State Farmers Alliance met at La Crosse June 8 with Col. C. M. Butt presiding and about 150 delegates to discuss unifying farmers societies.
Akron reports Col. A L Conger confirms a secret Republican meeting in Indianapolis amid anti Harrison sentiment among party leaders. He backs Blaine in private but denies sensational quotes and asserts Blaine as a strong 1892 candidate while Indiana Republicans show division.
Des Moines, Ia June 10 The Prohibition State convention adopted a platform urging straight prohibition free silver coinage Australian ballot reform state constabulary to enforce prohibition and immediate abolition of internal revenue service deeming it aids liquor traffic The ticket includes names for railroad commissioner supreme judge and other posts readiness for public instruction and enforcement measures.
Ottumwa report says Iowa miners’ eight hour day strike may end soon as aid expectations fail. Coal shipments from other states rise, fueling miner discontent. Two hundred colored men work between Mystic and Ottumwa on the Milwaukee road. Centreville leaders promise to import enough carriers to run works. output improving at Mystic Diamond Centreville Appanoose mines. Within a week one half of Iowa mines will be operating.
A sensational report from New York recounts the orange diamond case centering on Jeweler Charles Seale, his arrest and arraignment in the Tombs Police Court, and the complicating link to Madeline Bruce. The 50 thousand dollar gem, alleged to be Queen Victoria's, was returned with Seale and Bruce involved as former spouses and partners. The Salisbury family is mentioned as abroad.
The past week brought unusually dry, sunny weather across the region, drying soils and stalling farm work. Grass, pastures, and creeks suffer while hay crops and fruits show stress, though some areas report fair corn growth and potential for later recovery with rainfall.
R G Dun and Co weekly trade review notes no rosy prospects for speculators while legitimate trade remains solid. Exports of gold tested the system but overall activity is healthy with gains noted in Boston shoes and dry goods, Philadelphia orders from Chicago, and improved demand for iron. Across cities, trade varied by sector, with wool, leather, and textiles showing uneven relief while overall confidence in the year ahead stays high.
Pauline Schmittgall known as Pauline Hall from Cincinnati rose from an extra girl at Grand Opera House to a leading Zeppa role. She joined the Alice Oates Opera Company and Haverly’s, performed Patience, then appeared in Orpheus and Eurydice before touring San Francisco Minstrel Halel and signing with Mr. Aronson for Casino appearances.
A fragmentary local column presents a phonetic and humorous meditation on talent versus genius. The piece riffs on education self talk and public perception, noting how clever minds reveal themselves in small deeds and missteps while contrasting genuine genius with mere talent.
In a brief exchange two editors discuss climate change and Kipling. Primus questions if the climate is changing permanently while Secundus counsels caution, noting Kipling’s sentiment on the matter.
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