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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1887
Page
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Washington scene reports a Sears-like mix of politics and society with Congressman Shively voicing views on the postal telegraph system, President Cleveland's Fort Niagara chaplain choice Father Morris O Shea, and a vivid roundup of Washington social events. The narrative threads touch sports roster shifts, Queen's circle at the Arlington, and Chamberlain's English tour, interwoven with fashion notes and official functions.
The item discusses a proposed government run telegraph linking New York and Philadelphia and extending to Chicago, arguing against privatizing lines and noting public control. It mentions Congress, Post Office Department, and figures like Francis Wharton, Chamberlain, and Endicott, plus social notes on visits and promotions.
Nov 26. Carlisle faces no contest for the speakership as the party prepares for a Monday election. Carlisle is seen as unopposed, freer to shape committees, with Randall the only notable rival from Pennsylvania. The White House aides debate tariff policy and prize President Cleveland’s upcoming message.
Washington announces Stevenson report shows 65157 post offices as of June 30 1887 an increase of 1543 during the year with 8043 new offices and 1500 discontinued. It notes 13079 postmasters appointed in the year, salary reviews and back pay totaling $1 050 015, with 6578 claims still pending.
On November 27 in Salt Lake City a Denver & Rio Grande train passenger named Lee Sheen locked in a closet and attacked a brakeman before rushing the car. The brakeman fired three shots, killing the assailant after a failed stabbing attempt on Mrs Almond. George Hogkettridge of Bunkersville, Ill, was wounded and hospitalised.
The Reynolds County Treasurer’s office in Centreville was robbed Friday night, with about $20,000 in cash from recent tax collections taken. No suspects identified. incident linked to a large cash theft in Missouri authorities report.
New York on November 25 reports a Court of Appeals decision in the Jacob Sharp case is expected Tuesday. Rumors say four of seven judges favor setting aside the conviction.
A London cable notes Lord Salisbury's controversial public address and Tory failures on Irish self government. It highlights Liberal Unionists shifting support, metropolitan police protests, and rising radical activism in Trafalgar Square. The piece also warns of French threats from revolutionaries and fears Paris tipping into conflict amid political tension.
A period piece commentary discusses Irish turmoil last week with focus on Mandeville's alleged mistreatment in Tullamore by six warders and Balfour's remarks about William O'Brien. It traces threats to leaders including T. Sullivan and potential reprisals, while criticizing government restraint and noting Lord Ralph Georgeal’s push to rejoin ministry as Salisbury resists.
In Red Sea tensions the Italian stake at Massowah grows as Abyssinia protests and mass mobilization follows. About 20 000 Italian troops and stores are gathered, with Abyssinian forces inviting an assault as camel and mule shipments head toward Bapeawab. Agriculture stalls and famine fears spread across Abyssinia.
The Pester Lloyd reports a dramatic interview between Prince Bismarck and the Czar. Bismarck showed strong emotion while the Czar pledged peace and denied any plan to attack Germany or join a coalition against her.
IsMARCK Dak November 23 Official returns received at the capital indicate the division majority in the territory stands around 3090. As more official returns arrive the estimated division majority declines and the prohibition majority rises.
A Berlin despatch reports Prince Bismarck explained the forged letter affair to the Czar. The Russian government reportedly learned of letters forged in his name, linked to actions between Germany and Austria. The Czar accepted Bismarck’s assurances after hearing the matter.
Paris November 26 news says President Grevy will read his resignation message to the Rouvier cabinet tonight. General Saussier declined candidacy while M Ferry is favored for the presidency. Army corps commanders ordered to return to posts, targeting General Boulanger who is in Paris.
Charles A. Gillig of the American Exchange in London reports ex premier William E. Gladstone plans a U.S. tour next spring. Gillig arrived in Buffalo from St. Louis and will arrange the trip with Gladstone, who wishes to visit principal cities about 60 days abroad. He cites health and a long desire to see America, hoping to speak publicly in some cities.
Notes of interest report large petroleum discoveries in Chatun Beloochistan with plans to connect wells to Sibi via a 65 mile conduit to the Quetta railroad. Other items note a German naval demand on Samoa, Irish political jitters, Belfast local elections, and a sculling world title race won by Beach in Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR yields references to Homenate Federation minute books and National League ledgers. Mentions rime and bell intions, five months to November, and plans to stage sea actions. broader text includes Parnellites, Parnell, and peace talks between princes and czar.
A boiler explosion at Kirby House hotel in Minwauner Wisconsin wrecked the rear of the building at 8 30 am burying several people and injuring others. The kitchen and dining area were destroyed as bricks and dishes flew, with about a dozen dining room girls reportedly trapped.
In ThIrraudraux La on November 26 sentries guard roads as the town remains quiet. Two leaders Eugen Adams and Solomon Williams were driven away after returning to town. The woods are reported full of aiding negroes with three dead and more said to be in thickets. Planters claim crop losses due to strike and riot reach one third. A mob planned to lynch Cox brothers at the jail. they were moved to safety and escaped over the Ayou.
In Waxcort New York Nellie Lucretia Cooke wed Willis H. Coon a Republican lawyer and hero in a ceremony attended by about 100 guests The event linked to her recent county school commissioner campaign which she narrowly lost The community notes gifts from Democratic and Republican factions and former supporters as well as witty commentary on the political reach of her canvass and rumored campaign costs
A gas explosion in a basement leveled by a leaky pipe blew out windows and doors at the Hartford Silver Plate Company workshop in Hartford Conn. The blast caused no severe structural damage to the first floor and the estimated loss is small.
A heavy wind storm last evening blew down a two story frame dwelling in Miytona Texas where about seventy Afro American people were having a dance. Six persons were killed and injured.
The Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association denies a December mill closure following a steel rail maker meeting in Philadelphia. It notes some mills may halt work indefinitely due to current production costs, and a general wage reduction could follow if prices fail to improve.
Columbus reports 744 568 total votes in the recent Ohio election, up from 704 233 last year and 733 966 in 1885. Prohibitionist totals rose modestly over 1886, with scattered votes to other candidates. Governor race details include Republican Powell and Democrat Er, with Prohibitionist gains over 1886.
Syracuse report details John P. Frost, a salt mill laborer, losing his wife and eight children when the steamer W. A. Scholten sank. Frost had recently arrived from West Prussia and spent 153 dollars in savings to secure passage for his household, with ages from 8 months to 22 years.
Senator Riddleberger of Virginia discusses Virginia’s political outcome, party strategy, and potential candidates including Blaine and Barbour. He predicts a solid Cleveland delegation and notes Mahone’s influence. Also covered are proposed surplus reduction measures, ways and means chair hopes, and President Cleveland’s riding plans.
From the Capital, rumors of Don M Dickinson's appointment to postmaster general annoy friends of First Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson. The piece recalls Dickinson's sharp wit, a Grand Rapids convention moment, and a proposed House rule change to route private bills to committees as petitions to save printing costs.
Ex United States Senator Charles I Jones of Florida, staying in Detroit for two years, has become virtually homeless and hungry. Once generous with money, he can no longer pay hotel bills and now sleeps on a hall floor after being “locked out” of a cheaper house. He is mentally strained, believes enemies pursue him, and refuses to beg while friends try to urge him home.
A 17 year old girl died and was laid out for burial in Clarendon county. At the cemetery pallbearers heard a mewing cry from the coffin and found the woman alive with a newborn infant. Both were cared for and reported recovering. the infant is thriving despite the earlier distress.
Louis Schilling, naturalized German American jailed in Mexico, travels to Washington to press his claim and reveal alleged mistreatment of Americans by Mexican officials. He cites robberies of Ohioans McCowan and Kite and a killing reported in Piedras, urging the U S to secure justice and protect U S citizens abroad.
Fister's Station Indiana reports southwestern village area sinking with houses engulfed and streets vanishing. Inhabitants evacuate as a vacuum formed by natural gas well exhaustion is blamed. Authorities cite unprecedented subsidence and widespread property damage.
Washington on November 23 reports Prof Bell has studied hereditary deafness for months. He wires world sources to trace genealogies and aims to publish findings showing the trait in the same lineage for 200 years. He has built a talking device for deaf mutes using a keyboard like a typewriter to form words.
Richmont Virginia November 23 Democratic majority in Virginia at the late election was 2256. Nansermond county sent two returns not counted by counties that backed Governor foe 353 votes had no Democratic nominees for the House of Delegates this year and cast no Democratic tickets.
A Saturday night cyclone near Misrota Nebraska caused extensive damage. Ten dwellings were destroyed and twelve businesses damaged with stock losses. Fourteen major stores lost roofs as rain and wind battered the town. Five men died in a collapsed structure and another injured. one death reported yesterday. A negro festival building was torn apart injuring several. The storm uprooted awnings and scattered debris across Misrota.
Weather bulletin from St Pav Minnesota reports a 6 am reading of 10 below zero. Towns listed with subzero temps include Huron 14 below, Moorehead 10 below, St Moent 22 below, Bismarck 14 below, Fort Buryed 20 below. In Montana temperatures show 18, rising to 16 above in Helena and 30 above in Cheyenne.
Heavy snowdrifts halt Santa Fe Eastbound trains since Saturday. Trains due Saturday night and Sunday morning blocked near Dodge City Kansas and not expected to reach Purple until noon today.
In Indianapolis Indiana on November 26 Hon A W Hendricks was found dead at home after several days of debility. Heart disease is reported as the cause. Born in Fenpepivasa he moved to Indiana with his parents, practiced law in Madison, served as army paymaster, then moved to Tokyo? and helped form the firm Hendricks Hord Endricks. The passing mirrors the cousin’s death, two years earlier on Thanksgiving 1886.
Circano November 23 Republicans begin active steps to secure the national convention in Chicago. Dan Shepard travels to Washington to organize a capital committee including W. F. Leland J. B. Drake Ford Peck W. A. Ines Penn Niz9a A Howden and others. A Democratic meeting held to urge the party to nominate Chicago for the 1833 convention amid unsettled action and speculation about the 1833 nomination and platform.
Wasmaron Nov 22 The President conveyed a sympathy letter to the Emperor regarding the crown prince of Germany. The State department received via the German minister an acknowledgment stating His majesty was gratified to learn of the sentiments from the great nation allied with Germany.
Omana Neb Nov 23 Citizen George Francis Train wires his former private secretary George P Bemis from Bangor Maine that he feels his daughter and the children and birds of Madiare are pulling him back and that he has abandoned the idea of expatriation.
AvansTa Maine November 22 Governor Bodwell appoints Elizabeth F Colby of Bingham to solemnize marriages and to take acknowledgments of deeds.
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