26 May 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1891
Page
1
The National Union Conference closed in Cincinnati with a dramatic push for a new political force the People’s Party. Delegates endorsed a platform on money reform, land and labor questions, and universal suffrage, naming a national committee and pledging united action among reform groups for the 1892 effort.
Nationalist editor expresses optimism about the prospects of a new political party amid the aftermath of a large labor reform conference held in Cincinnati.
Alliance leaders in Omawa Nebraska announce a July convention to nominate a governor candidate for the fall election. They argue Thayer will not hold the office for a full term but only until the first state election. They intend to elect their candidate and then file quo warranto actions against Thayer.
Cincinnati May 21 The new national committee of the People's Party organized here elected officers and named George F Washburn of Boston to the central committee The movement concentrates on Ohio and Kentucky with Ohio Republicans worried as Farmers Union convention at Columbus next Tuesday may join the third party McKinley urged to attend if the union endorses the third policy the party hopes to poll at least 75000 in the countryside and cities Continued on the Third Page.
A series of destructive storms sweep through Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Texas. Reports describe a tornado near Mexico and Centralia causing deaths and extensive property damage, followed by cyclones and devastating hail across multiple counties. Total losses run into hundreds of thousands with numerous injuries and widespread crop ruin.
The signal service weekly crop bulletin reports rainfall well below average with limited local showers. Despite dry winds, early sown small grain shows satisfactory growth and frost damage to early corn is recovering. South Dakota crops are sprouting nicely.
Reports from across Kansas and neighboring states foretell a bountiful crop with two inches of rain. Wheat yields are forecast near 50 million bushels as storms, floods, and a rare hail cloud near Salina devastate wheat areas. Wisconsin also reports heavy rains aiding farms while Racine’s strawberry crop suffers frost.
The New York Herald explains that striking ice with a pick transfers little impact to the hand, likening it to the prowess of the so-called iron skull man. The remark highlights how a hard surface absorbs most of the force, leaving the palm largely unscathed.
The readable fragment describes rock breaking technique, an ice pick reversal, and a circus performer pulling against a gad. It notes harnesses and straps on performers and mentions maintaining straight posture during the act.
At the Utica Opera House last week about 8000 heard Chauncey M. Depew. He argued Masonry endures through principle, democracy, and universal brotherhood, citing historical trials and the duty of members to liberty and civic loyalty.
In Burtington New Jersey May 24 12 year old Harry Wittmyer son of Marshal Wittmyer crawled bee into his ear after approaching a hive in a garden. The bee was removed but the child suffered ear damage and a fatal outcome is feared.
In Greenville Mississippi on May 24 L H Buck was shot and fatally wounded at Gunnison by Price Blanchard, a Gunnison election judge. Buck reportedly tried to vote for ineligible parties, triggered a heated dispute, Buck drew a pistol, Blanchard unarmed but vowed to settle the matter. The shooting followed bystander Sheyeh, with Blanchard firing at Buck. Buck had previously killed Sain Glenn in Concord two years earlier and faced other violent ties involving family members in long running feuds.
A Detroit Free Press piece quotes a well known gentleman recalling his evening at home. He describes discovering each daughter with a young man in the parlor sitting room and piano room then muses on aging and his wife and his own advancing years. He reflects on his daughters soon leaving home and their future homes.
The piece notes early American coinage linked to Bermuda ca 1612 under Daniel Tucker, with brass money stamped to honor bene factors. It recalls Sir Thomas Gates wreck survivors living on wild hog flesh nine months and stamping hog imagery on coins as a favored monetary symbol in colonial times.
Washington May 21 reports a looming scandal in pension office circles centering on Raum. Gen Raum accuses conspirators inside and outside the pension service led by Gen Bussey of Interior, claiming promotions overlook Raum and that he is targeted for removal. He urges a President appointed committee to probe acts since Raum led the office, promising sensational disclosures if granted.
General Raum orders an investigation into subordinates who used official position to secure loans and fail to repay. The probe, urged by the President, targets pension bureau scandals while Gen Baum counters with a parallel inquiry to build a case against alleged conspirators in the office.
A New York despatch claiming General Blaine is a broken down figure is dismissed here as unfounded. The piece notes Blaine's age and heavy workload from his State Department tenure, detailing major issues he has faced and suggesting jealousy from the President, while defending Blaine's ongoing influence and vigor.
A Washington source recounts conversations about James G. Blaine after his trip to New York. Secretary Stacy and others defend Blaine as mentally sound, noting steady thoughts, lengthy consultations, and continued public duty despite misleading press reports.
Washington correspondent notes Blaine has proposed a closed season with joint Britain United States enforcement. Britain seeks to bar Alaska Commercial Company lessees from rookeries and stop sealing during the season. Canadian seals migrate from March to June. unless orders are issued, many seals may be killed. Cabinet discussions delayed by lack of reply from Lord Salisbury.
Washington May 19 1891 Secretary Rusk issues order under Aug 30 1890 act. Canada has no quarantine, so U S now requires Canadian sheep and swine to meet the Oct 13 1890 regulations with cattle exempted, enforcing U S protection of stock.
A long portrait of Charlie Gage a South Boston man born in 1857 who after a series of illnesses including five bouts that left him blind has not left his room for fifteen years. His devoted mother tends him daily while a former schoolmate teaches telegraphy enabling him to communicate and work from bed. Despite doctors and therapies he remains ill yet clings to hope of recovery.
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