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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1892

Page

2

Lone Star Cotton Picker heralded as cotton labor relief

The piece cites nine million bales of cotton and 23 million acres cultivated last year, arguing daily labor is undervalued. It praises Angus Campbell for introducing the Lone Star Cotton Picker and predicts vast wealth for Campbell and associates, inviting readers to visit 31 Milk Street for full details.

Egypt Moses Angus Campbell Lone Star South Campbell Bell Howe Field McCormick Sens Milk Street

Uncle George Do It Held in Dover After Assault at Boarding House

Fred Levy, a boarder at Charles Mendum's boarding house in Dover, reports Mrs. Mendum was knocked down and kicked by George Mendum of Lee. Police arrest George as he tries to flee. She suffered internal injuries and possible fatal outcome. the three year old girl says Uncle George demanded money first.

Dover N. H Fred Levy Charles Mendum Swazey George Linimert LS. Johnson & Co Boston Mass

Mrs Harrison III Ill With Bronchitis At White House

Mrs. Harrison wife of the President is ill with bronchitis after a mild grip. She has been confined to bed since last week and was briefly improving enough for a short shooting trip but worsened with fever and coughing. Dr Gardner has attended daily. McKee is now to treat her mother.

Washineton Lester L. Fobes Yokohama Cambridge Mr. Fobes Japan New York Fobes Hetherington- Robinson Deacon Hetherington Navy Grand Hotel

Democrats Favor Cleveland for Presidential Nomination

Ex Congressmen Frank Jones of New Hampshire says Democrats in his state will back Cleveland for president and expect his nomination by acclamation. He notes the party carries New Hampshire regularly and hopes Australian ballot reforms may help in the future.

New York Frank Jones New Hampshire Fifth Avenue Cleveland Jones

Senate Dismisses Executive Clerk After Stormy Debate

After a tense session on April 11, the Senate vacated the ten year office of executive clerk held by James R. Young. A letter from Young asked for an investigation into alleged betrayal of executive secrets tied to the Behring Sea treaty. The foreign relations committee led by Sherman and aided by Hale backed a resolution to declare the office vacant.

Washmeron Senate James R. Young Young Foreign Relations Committee Sherman Hale

Flood Devastates Tombigbee Region Swamping Counties

In Columbus Mississippi on April 11 flood waters from the Tombigbee rose fourteen feet in a night and kept climbing, submerging low lands and washing away homes, fences, and stock. Black and Luxapilla creeks merged with the river. about fifty lives believed lost, with at least one hundred Black residents drowned in the county. Widespread displacement followed as city and county relief fed and sheltered more than 600 affected people. Rail lines Mobile and Ohio and Georgia Pacific suffered severe damage, with several miles of track destroyed and service halted. Communication cut off as wires failed and officials appealed for federal aid.

Columbus Miss Board of Supervisors John Allen Mobile & Ohio Georgia Pacific Waverly Artesia Tioga Birrmingham Tombigbee

Tom Elliott Wins Tennessee Derby Amid Cold Rainy Day

Memphis reports crowded to 6000 as muddy track dampens interest. The Tennessee Derby for three year olds, one mile eight, saw Tom Elliott leading from breakaway and pulling away to victory. Little Billy and Lew Weir finished close behind in a tight finish, with Phil Dwyer and Jim Murphy following. Time 2:038 percent.

Memphis Tenn Corrigan Phil Dwyer Lew Weir J. M. Brown & Co Tom Elliott Little Billy Charter Oak Stables Jim Murphy Britton Haggett Delaney R. Williams Overton Tlas

Cure Claims by Roots and Herbs Doctor Dewey

A man describes visiting Dr. Dewey at 228 Tremont Street for rheumatic pains and a lung cough. After three weeks of his root and herbal medicine, he reports all aches gone, lungs clear, and a complete recovery, praising the treatment.

Dewey Tremont Street

Dr Dewey Clinic Offers Catarrh Cure by Correspondence

Patent medicines claim catarrh relief and promise a near complete cure with monthly progress. Dr Dewey provides consultations and referrals for diseases including catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney and women’s diseases. Office hours 10 am to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Sundays 1 to 4 pm. Successful home treatment by correspondence. write for question blank.

Minister's Bombshell at New England Conference

Rev J S Bartholomew introduced a resolution asserting the liquor traffic cannot be legalized without sin and that license systems are vicious. The resolution condemns supporting any political party that enacts or fosters such licensing. A lively debate followed and the matter was laid on the table.

New England M. E J. S. Bartholomew

Wayson Denies Money Influence in Pension Office Testimony

Washington April 11 George W Wayson formerly assistant chief of the special examining division of the Pension bureau now a field examiner testified that he never asked for or took money for favorable actions. He refused to answer questions about loans or indorsed notes from subordinates leading the Pension Office investigating committee to seek his discharge. Harvey G Ellis and others corroborated or explained related financial inquiries as part of the probe into Engle and resignation details.

Wshington George W. Wayson Pension Bureau Pension Office Commissioner of Pensions Harvey G. Ellis Wayson William T. Ford Engle S. A. Taylor Bussey

Newark Mob Vows Lynching of Assault Suspect Stottsberry

April 11 at Newark North school a seven year old girl Edna Alward was assaulted by former Newark baseball player George Stottsberry. Teachers heard her cry, he fled but was captured and jailed as a mob gathers threatening lynching. By 11 p.m. the council of action is held.

Columeus Edna Alward Newark George Stottsberry Stottsberry

Delaware & Hudson Canal Company closes transfer books for May 10 election

The Tribune reports that New York on April 12 notes the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company closed its transfer books Saturday for the annual election on May 10. Transfers list Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew and H. McK. Twombly each credited with 100 shares, enough to qualify as directors.

New York the Tribune Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M. Depew H. McK. Twombly

Fire at 676 Broadway Causes $30,000 Damage

A blaze tonight at 676 Broadway damaged the buildings occupied by the Metropolitan Rubber Company Ambach Burgunder and Co and others causing about 30000 dollars in damages.

New York Broadway Metropolitan Rubber Company Ambach, Burgunder & Co Clothing

Porter, famed counsel in Garfield and Beecher trials, dies

Troy New York April 11 The Hon J K Porter senior counsel for the people in the Garfield assassin Guiteau trial and for the defence in the Beecher trial died at Waterford this morning He was born at Waterford January 12 1819 the son of Dr Elijah Porter

Troy N. Y J. K. Porter Garfield Guiteau Beecher Waterford Elijah Porter

TERMINAL REORGANIZATION AND DEPOSITOR THEFTS (note: actual T)

The Richmond West Point Terminal Railway and Warehouse plans to list Central Trust Company receipts for multiple stocks and bonds on the New York Stock Exchange as part of its reorganization. Deposits at Central Trust surged with lines outside, while strict certificate assignment rules caused some stock to be returned.

New York Richmond & West Point Terminal Railway & Warehouse Company The Stock Exchange Central Trust Company East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway Company New York Stock Exchange East Tennessee 1St East Tennessee First National Bank Stock Exchange House

Cleveland letter urges Chicago delegates to act by principle

A Chattanooga correspondent reports ex President Grover Cleveland has sent a note to James H. Bibble praising a Chattanooga meeting and urging the Democratic delegates at the Chicago convention to be guided by judgment and principle. He fears unmeasured devotion to him but expects no disappointment in the outcome.

Memphis Tenn Chattanooga Cleveland James H. Bibble Chicago Grover Cleveland

Providence Annexation Move Advances to Cranston Section

The Providence Common Council passed a resolution seeking General Assembly action to annex Cranston's populous section including the water works to Providence, marking a bid to expand city limits.

Providence Common Council General Assembly Cranston

Having Fun With the Boarders in Lawrence

Joseph Poliss an Italian, intoxicated, fired six shots into a room full of boarders at 124 Common street. No one was injured but all were frightened. He was arrested.

Lawrence Joseph Poliss Common Street

Fire Devours Leonfelden. Belfry Bell Melted In Flames

A Leonfelden dispatch reports near total destruction by fire at the town. The blaze began in multiple locations and left one hundred barns and farm buildings ablaze. The church belfry collapsed melting the bell. A carpenter was killed while attempting rescues and several others were injured.

Vienna Leonfelden

Drowned at Sea Claims French Steamer Amelie

The French steamer Amelie foundered at sea with part of her crew saved and landed at Pauillac. The British ship Viscount, sailing from San Francisco to Liverpool, was wrecked and lost at Stanley in the Falkland Islands on March 31, with three crew members Sinclair Lincoln and Reid drowned and the rest landed at Stanley.

London Amelie Pauillac Viscount San

Free Fight in Waterford Turmoil Leaves Wounded

A crowd of anti-Parnellites attacked a Parnellite hand at Waterford today and a free fight ensued. Many stones were thrown and several persons were seriously wounded.

Dustin Waterford

Window Glass Shutdown Shocks Millville Area

Eastern window glass manufacturers reportedly endorse the Western Association's plan to close all factories from May 31 to October 15, following a similar move. No mills are currently active in Millville Glassboro Malaga Woodbury or Vineland as trade remains dulled. the downtime would be the longest since 1883.

Miillvinte N. J Western Manufacturers’ Association Millville Glassboro Malaga Woodbury Vineland

Republicans Win Exeter By Election

Providence Rhode Island April 11 Charles E Reynolds the Republican candidate was elected senator and William E Barber also a Republican was chosen representative at the Exeter by election held today securing a firm party showing in the second Exeter vote.

Exeter Providence R. I Charles E. Reynolds William E. Barber

Washingtons trounce Hopkins University in 34 to 1 game

In Washington on April 11 the Washingtons defeated Hopkins University 34 to 1 in a one sided baseball contest. Cincinnati beat Indianapolis 11 to 2 on April 11 in Cincinnati.

Washington Washingtons Hopkins University Cincinnati Cincinnatis Indianapolis

Easter penny paper to feature bold Boston fashion cuts

Tomorrow's Boston Post will publish a twelve page Easter number, the largest penny paper issued in Boston. The issue highlights timely fashion cuts likely to appeal to ladies and social readers.

Boston Post Boston

Blaine Denies Wrestling Arrangements with Muldoon

A New York paper claimed Secretary Blaine arranged with wrestler William Muldoon for physical training. Blaine emphatically denied the report today, stating no such agreement exists.

Washineton New York Blaine William Muldoon Aine

Brothers Eno Face Trials in Two States

Louis Eno alias Chris Foley stands for trial in Putnam on charges of attempting to kill his wife at Moosup last February while his brother Peter Eno is to be tried in Lawrence Massachusetts for murdering his wife. Peter's widow Julia Doyle, a local Main Street resident, is described as demented and likely to be committed to an asylum soon.

Piatn Fieco Conn Louis Eno Chris Foley Moosup Putnam Peter Eno Lawrence Mass Peter Julia Doyle Main Street

Supreme Court Adjourns Term and Docket Closure

The Supreme Court will adjourn for the term on May 16 and close its docket for argument of cases on the last Friday in April.

Washineton Supreme Court of the United States

Arlington Street Unitarian Church considers Rev John Duckson

The standing committee unanimously voted to call Rev John Cuckson of Springfield as pastor of Arlington Street Unitarian Church. Rumors confirm the offer and the salary remains to be set, with officials awaiting Duckson’s formal acceptance. He is described as a dignified Englishman with strong sermons and pastoral gifts.

Arlington Street Unitarian Church John Cuckson Springfield David H. Coolidge Commonwealth Avenue Duckson Staniing Church of the Unity

Too Young to Marry in Somerville

Carmelia Del Marino age 18 and Raimondi Bonarintina age 25 obtained a marriage license at Somerville City Hall. The ceremony by Rev. C. S. Dewing followed a claim by Carmelia’s father that she is actually 14 and was abducted, prompting a warrant for Bonarintina and his arrest by Station 1 officers.

Somerville Carmelia del Marino Raimondi Bonarintina Boston C. S. Dewing Union Square Presbyterian Church Carmelia Station 1 Bonarintina Rosatto and Sullivan North End

Cambridge Republicans Elect Quiet Caucus Delegates

In Cambridge last night the Republican caucuses produced very light turnout as delegates to the State and congressional conventions were elected by ward. Ward 1 lists state and congressional nominees including Durant Bancroft Hall Sanders Morse Gooch Emery Charleston and Reid Hayes. Ward 2 named Wells Fuller Osborn Bennink Woolson Baldwin O Mara Dickinson Teele Fuller Miller Lane Spragg Close Harrington Pear. Ward 3 named Fiske Marshall Capelle and McElroy Blanchard Benz. Ward 4 listed Rideout Chamberlain Fox Holton Houghton Townsend Monroe Henderson McPherson and Rideout Pear Frasier Holmes Allen Spaulding Yann Jones Thorogood. Ward 5 named Kingsley Brown Rand erxa and congressional nominees Allison Blackman Corcoran Stratton.

Cambridge William B. Durant William A. Bancroft J. M. W. Hall George F. Sanders I. F Morse N. J. Gooch Woodard Emeryv Charlies H. Saunders Charles C. Reid William A. Hayes Henry J Malcolm E. Rideout Isaac 5. Pear Daniel E. Frasier Joseph A. Holmes George Allen Warren F. Spaulding Charles W. Yann Herbert L. Jones John G. Thorogood Chester W. W. Kingsley Otis S. Brown Henry C. Rand Henry Erxa George A. Allison Horace P. Blackman Michael Corcoran Charles F. Stratton

Fires Reported Across Boston Area Injuries None

A series of small fires last night in Jamaica Plain South Boston and at the Temple House on Washington Street caused minimal damage. Sedgwick street rubbish fire extinguished by Engine 28. a kerosene lamp explosion on Washington Place caused $25 damage and was put out by Engine 15. A closet fire on the second floor of the Temple House was handled by Engines 3 and Hook and Ladder 3 with $200 damage. origin undetermined in a leased building owned by Dr. Al Watts.

Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain Washington Place Boston Ellen Sullivan Engine 15 Temple House Washington Street al Watts H. M. Temple

Two men arrested for coat and pants thefts in city

John Hardy 35 was arrested by Station 4 as a larceny suspect after two coats stolen from Daniel Wogan were recovered. Thomas Willard 27 was also arrested by the same station for stealing a pair of pants from Boyle Bros at 855 Washington Street, with the items recovered.

John Hardy Daniel Wogan Thomas Willard Boyle Bros Washington Street

Winthrop Yacht Club Holds Special Meeting at Youngs

Commodore Cushing presided as deeds of the new club house were transferred to the club. Building transactions and racing rules for the coming season were discussed and several new members were elected.

Winthrop Yacht Club Young Commodore Cushing

Burglars Visit Chelsea Residence

Burglars entered the residence of Alexander Phemister at 27 Crescent Avenue Chelsea by breaking a rear door glass and drawing bolts in the early hours Monday. The theft confined to the lower part of the house yielded silverware and clothing valued at 200 dollars.

Alexander Phemister Crescent Avenue Chelsea

Bostonian in Japan recalls Hetherington-Robinson case

A Bostonian in Yokohama recounts the Hetherington Robinson tragedy and social scene. He notes Mrs Hetherington as the prettiest woman in Japan and details gossip around Robinson. The foreign settlement court handled the case under treaty rules with no Japanese court appeal.

Robinson Mrs. Hetherington Yokohama Japan

Brookline Republicans name delegates to state and district conventions

The Brookline caucus elected J. P. Bates George N. Carpenter William Whitman A D Chandler F C Cressey and A McCullough as state convention delegates for Boston April 20 and W R Chester D B Morey R G Candage G W Baker L C Weed and G Free Winch as district convention delegates for April 22 They were instructed to support Hon John Candler as the national convention candidate.

Brookline Town Hall Boston J. P. Bates George N. Carpenter William Whitman A. D. Chandler F. C. Cressey A. McCullough W. R. Chester D. B. Morey R. G. F. Candage G. W. Baker L. C. Weed G. Free Winch John Candler

The Crockery Store Heist on Washington Street

Two well dressed men visited William Scott at 1191 Washington Street yesterday afternoon. While one looked at stock with Scott, the other worked the money drawer and stole 25 dollars before leaving, leaving Scott unaware until later when making change.

William Scott Washington Street Mr. Scott

Runaway Run Driver Injured on Dorchester Avenue

John Molloy a Boston Beer Company driver was knocked down while trying to stop a runaway team on Dorchester avenue last night at 545 moved to Station 6 and then City Hospital. He is 27 and lives at 316 D street South Boston.

John Molloy Boston Beer Company Dorchester Avenue Molloy O’callahan City Hospital D Street South Boston

John Condon's Little Experience

Essex man John Condon visited Boston and befriended Mary Burnell a 25 year old woman. He departed with 384 in cash from his inside pocket prompting Mary Burnell to be arrested on a warrant for larceny.

John Condon Essex Boston Mary Burnell Mary Station 5 Condon

How Mr. Ryans Goat Was Stolen

Mrs Jeremiah Ryan left 248 West Third Street South Boston to make a call yesterday afternoon. On return she met a man in the hall who was leaving. The overcoat and silver hunting case watch disappeared along with a moan and she notified police at station 6.

Jeremiah Ryan West Third Street South Boston

Frightened Horse Throws Man From Carriage on Western Ave

Edward McKenna, 50, was crossing the Western avenue bridge when his horse reared and caused him to be thrown from the carriage. He suffered a dislocated right hip and was taken to his home at 291 Western avenue.

Edward McKenna Western Avenue Bridge Western Avenue

Thieves Break Into Back Bay Apartment

While Mrs Abbie Baldwin was away from 13 Garrison street Back Bay yesterday afternoon intruders used false keys to enter the rooms. A large emerald ring two gold watches and thirty nine silver spoons valued at 300 were stolen.

Abbie Baldwin Garrison Street Back Bay

Female shoplifter Mary Shaw arrested in Houghton Dutton’s

Mary E. Shaw aged 60 living in South Braintree was arrested by a police inspector late yesterday afternoon on a shoplifting charge at Houghton and Dutton’s store.

Mary E. Shaw South Braintree Houghton & Dutton’s

Worker Falls From Ladder at Elison Plant

John B. O Neal, while on a step ladder at the Head place factory of the Elison Electric Light Company yesterday afternoon, lost balance and fell to the floor, injuring his right hip. He was sent home in an ambu lance to 24 Hollis Street.

John B. O’neal Head Place Elison Electric Light Company Hollis Street

Watch and cash stolen from Dorchester home

Patrick McCabe reported at Station 11 that on April 9 a gold plated watch and chain and $30 in cash were stolen from his residence at 6 Island street Dorchester district.

Patrick McCabe Station 11 Island Street Dorchester District

Jockey Harris Fatally Injured in Race Crash

In East St. Louis on April 11 Cyrus and Rapidity fell during the fourth race as horses entered the stretch. J Harris the rider of Cyrus is believed to be fatally injured.

East St. Louis Cyrus Rapidity J. Harris

Ten Anarchists Arrested in Reus Spain for Bomb Plot

Ten anarchists were arrested in Reus, Catalonia, for plotting to blow up barracks. An infernal machine loaded with dynamite was found near the barracks, and police searched houses since last night. The group, textile workers living near mills, kept dynamite, gun cotton and fuses in a shared attic. They planned bombs for export to the city and spread propaganda in Reus. Several revolutionary placards were found, with a suspected anarchist printing press nearby.

Manprim Reus Catelonia

Graves case brief filing time clarified in Denver

In Denver on April 11 an erroneous impression spread about the time Dr. T Thatcher Graves's attorneys have to file briefs for a new trial. Judges Macon and Furman stated tonight that the defense has from sixty to ninety days from today to file briefs. Mr Furman expects to have the briefs ready to file in about two weeks.

Denver Col T. Thatcher Graves Macon and Furman

Syndicate Purchases Garvins Falls Mills in New Hampshire

A Boston and Concord group led by W. A. Russell A N. Burbank Alonzo Elliott C L Fellows R F Brown and H R Quincy has bought the Garvins Falls property on the Merrimac river at Row Concord N H April 11 1890s era source notes a mill purchase by syndicate members from Garvins Falls.

Concord N. H W. A. Russell A. N. Burbank Boston Alonzo Elliott Manchester C. L. Fellows R. F. Brown H. R. Quincy Lakeport Garvins Falls Merrimac River Row

Fire destroys two story wood factory on Chandler Street

At 1 28 this morning fire was discovered in a two story wooden building on Chandler Street near Davis Square Somerville. An alarm from Box 448 brought a second alarm. Lehman's mat factory occupied the building and stock was destroyed. Damage to the building is estimated at 2500 with substantial stock loss. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Chandler Street Davis Square Somerville Lehman

New Books and Notable Readings From the Season

Mary R Silsby collects poems on Shakspere from 1595 to 1891 praising the dramatist. A separate large volume, Drinks of the World by Mew and Ashton, surveys global drinking customs with 100 illustrations. Easter Song by Pendleton features poems and pictures with praise from Holmes. Montrose by Morris offers a concise portrait of James Graham with historical context.

Mary R. Silsby Stratford Church Yard Mrs. Silsby Ben Jonson Alexander Pope Pope Richard Watson Gilder Shakspre Shakspere New York Harper & Brothers Dame Nature France Spain Germany Switzerland Russia Hungary Sicily Madeira Persia Australia James Mew John Ashton Charles Scribner’s Sons Marquis of Montrose Mowbray Morris Montrose Boston Macmillan & Co

Peter Moseley Injured in Staircase Fall at Batavia Street

At 6 pm Moseley fell while carrying wood at 4 Batavia street and dislocated his shoulder. The 33 year old, who lives at 257 Dover street, was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Peter Moseley Batavia Street City Hospital Moseley Dover Street

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Mrs. Harrison III Folan Baverhill St North Side Rearnard & CO Temple Place James Young Mississippi New Orleans Tombigbee River Lynch ENO Brothers Supreme Court Arlington Unitarian Church Mr. Cuckson Cambridge Caucuses Hether Ington MR. Ryan John MR. McCabe Harris DR. Graves Syndicate NEW Books
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