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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1892
Page
1
A readable summary notes that majority and minority reports on the Springer bill advocate substantial savings and lower taxes. The proposed economy measure aims to reduce public expenditures without risking a deficit while lifting a heavy tax burden from essential living costs.
A mid winter gathering at Harmann's Hall in Albany shows strong backing for David B Hill. Judge George M Beebe presided as temporary chair and Daniel E Sickles was named permanent chairman amid rousing applause.
A garbled roster lists Roswell Pettibone Flower of Watertown New York and Waterloo New York plus John McCalla Palmer William Eustis Russell and others with brief biographical notes. It notes birthplaces, ages, careers in law business politics and military service, and family status. The fragmentary record mixes governors senators generals and presidential ties without clear narrative.
Secretary Blaine releases a long statement to United Press defending his son James G. Blaine Jr and Miss Mane Nevins about their marriage and divorce. He accuses Miss Nevins of arranging the wedding details and defends Mrs Blaine from claims she schemed to separate the couple. He includes a letter to Rev Father Dee alleging concealment of the marriage and notes the judge's Deadwood decision as an official wrong.
Washington reports allied industrial groups are debating likely candidates for the People's party ticket. Potential choices include Gen James B Weaver L L Polk Ignatius Donnelly and others with Representative Jerry Simpson favoring Weaver while noting Donnelly could gain momentum.
Washington report says rules committee may delay the silver bill between March 22 and April 1 with anti silver forces urging further postponement. J O Neil cites 108 Democrats likely to vote to delay to December, while Reed tries to keep party unity amid potential revolt. Campen Maine to build woollen mill with $64000 capital in Camden.
At Appany on February 22 the convention adopted a New York State Platform praising tariff reform and sound finance. Delegates are instructed to back David B. Hill for president and to present his name at the national convention. Col Laflows and others were named to invite Hill to address the gathering.
In Albany on February 22 Senator David B Hill, cheered as “the next president of the United States,” attacks Republican rule and plutocracy. He urges Democrats to organize, unite, and pursue a broad-based, people’s will in the coming elections, calling out the billion-dollar Congress and money power. New York is urged to lead or follow.
About 150 anti-winter faction Democrats met at Union Hall during a Democratic convention recess. Charles S. Fairchild chaired and announced the State committee would not dissolve the State convention. Franklin D. Locke of Buffalo was named chairman. The group criticized the party machine and called for primaries to form a new State committee to influence the national convention.
Rev. Dr. A C Dixon of Hanson Place Baptist Brooklyn announces Col Robert G Ingersoll has filed a slander suit against him. Dixon vows to defend the church, Bible and sanctity of name, says the case will go to trial and that facts will be public. Ingersoll seeks 5000 damages.
Gunmtw Oklahoma February reports a land rush crisis in which multiple claimants crowded each pine tract. James Connors and William Elsworth parried in a feud over a disputed claim, Elsworth winning at the land office, Connors retaliating with a shotgun attack injuring Elsworth and his son but not fatally. The Interior Department later upheld Elsworth’s claim. The feud is expected to continue pending recovery.
Lowett Massachusetts February 25 Frederick W Sargent one of the oldest merchant tailors died at his home 8 South Canton street He first worked for Burbank Chase and after their retirement a firm Chaze x Bargent formed near Central and Merrimac streets The firm dissolved and Sargent later opened a shop on Middle street He leaves a widow and one daughter now living in Minneapolis
An explosion at the S F W railroad roundhouse in Savannah Georgia at 6 this morning killed four men and wounded others. Debris covered the city as investigators began work on the scene.
Joseph G Deering of Saco Maine a leading lumber manufacturer in the state died after several weeks illness aged 76 He served as a bank official and a Commissioner in Saco His funeral will be at Laurel Hill cemetery with burial in the city plans record show his prominence in local industry and civic life
Washington report says Senator David B Hill plans to wed Mrs. Manning, the wealthy Albany widow, once considered Washington society’s leading hostess. Manning, widow of Daniel Manning, died years ago leaving property and riches. The Albany heiress is about 26 at marriage, and the union could boost Hill’s presidential prospects if he is nominated. The wedding is expected in early fall.
Washington February 25 The charge that Congress is a do nothing body is contradicted by rapid reporting of appropriation bills. Democrats of the 62d Congress have much to show with bills moving fast. The Indian appropriation bill will be sent to the Senate soon and the regular appropriations are advancing. The House anticipates reporting next week the work of committees and awaiting Senate action.
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