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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1889

Page

5

France Arrests and Releases Amid Boulanger Case

Paris reports Deputy Laguerre and Herisse arrested leaving a Versailles banquet after General Boulanger speech. They were released, while a sub committee examines 10 320 documents, including 3 000 newspaper articles and visiting cards. Boulanger faces charges of army corruption malversation in the war office and a seditious speech near Carnot’s election with Clémenceau cited as possible confirmer.

Paris Versailles Laguerre General Boulanger MM. Laguerre Herisze Chamber of Deputies M. Merlin MM. Cordelet Demole Tramax War Office Carnot M. Clémenceau

William O'Brien Sues Salisbury for Libel

London April 14 William O'Brien has entered a libel action against Lord Salisbury over remarks in a Watford speech. The case seeks redress for alleged defamatory statements and names the parties and venue.

London William O’brien Lord Salisbury Watford

Comptoir d'Escompte Paris to raise 40 million francs capital

The Times reports the new Comptoir d'Escompte of Paris will be formed on the lines of the old business with capital of 40,000,000 francs half paid up and offered to existing shareholders. There will be 60,000 founders' shares yielding 30 percent of profits after a 5 percent reserve. Two thirds go to liquidators as a contribution to the former company and 20,000 shares go to the syndicate for unsubscribed stock.

London the Times Comptoir d’Escompte Paris

Emperor Contemplates Resigning Amid Austrian Family Turmoil

Reports from Vienna claim the Empress suffers bouts of melancholy and delusions blaming herself for Crown Prince Rudolf's death. The Emperor prizes rest and contemplates abdication in favor of Franz, while seeking advice from nobles and consulting the Pope, who urged obedience to divine decrees.

Count Kalnoky Count von Taafe Franz

Beverly Farms Residents Deny Withdrawing Estates

In Beverly Massachusetts on April 14 the Beverly Farms wealthy residents deny reports that they are pulling their estates from old Beverly. Notices of change of citizenship were given by Charles J. Morse in October William Amory Gardner in December and Richard T. Barker about three weeks ago. Thornton K Lothrop did not give notice. The total tax of those who notified the board is far under 1 million dollars.

Beverly Farms Old Beverly Charles J. Morse William Amory Gardner Richard T. Barker Thornton K.lothrop

City Officials to Fill Key Posts in Boston

City government plans fill remaining posts with a park commissioner and a city architect. Leading candidates for park commissioner are ex Senator E P Wilbur, Francis Peabody Jr, and Colonel Thomas L Livermore, with Wilbur seen as favored. For city architect, Harrison H Atwood and Louis Weissbein are considered, with Atwood noted as a young Republican in the House and a rising party organizer.

E. P. Wilbur Francis Peabody, Jr Thomas L. Livermore Edward P. Wilbur Kingston Street Appleton Street Common Council House of Representatives State Senate Old Water Board Boston Art Club Beacon Street Boston Colonel Livermore Run of Livermore & Fish, Patent Lawyers Water Street Greenough Avenue Amoskeag Mills Lowell Wilbur Peabody Beard Harrison H. Atwood Louis Weissbein Atwood Clarendon Street Iie American Architects’ Association

Waves for the Waters Boosts Boat Goods Firm at Auburndale

Wares for the Waves notes H V Partelow & Co expands as boats oars canoes steam launches and yacht gear are made at their Auburndale factory for light pleasure sailing. A full catalogue is available by sending two 2 cent stamps to 24 426 and 428 Atlantic avenue Boston. The firm is reputed for thorough workmanship.

H. V. Partelow & Co Auburndale Atlantic Avenue Boston

Five Prisoners Escape From Salem House of Correction

Salem April 14 great jail delivery as five desperate inmates escape after robbing the office safe. Principals include William Marlow E A Dennis alias Guthrie Felix Golding J Hanley and Thomas W Flynn. Marlow opened the outer door secured two revolvers and about 100 to 200 dollars. A reward is offered for arrest information to Hathaway Hart or Hill. Guthrie later recaptured at Wyoma claiming Marlow plotted the escape.

Salem House of Correction William Marlow Concord Reformatory E. A. Dennis Isaac Guthrie Lynn Hanley Golding Felix Golding P. J. Hanley Thomas W. Flynn Marlow Salem Pandas Guthrie J. Hanley Samuel R. Hathaway Hart Hill Salemee Flynn Peabody

Discharged Foremen Protest Mayor Over Removal

The five foremen Michael Coyle J K Crowley Joseph Dunne Francis McCarthy and John Loughan write to Mayor Hart after being discharged from the paving department. They accuse the new superintendent of acting on the influence of former superintendent Michael Meehan, who was removed in 1885 and appointed deputy by the new appointee.

Michael Coyle J. K. Crowley Joseph P. Dunne Francis McCarthy John H. Loughan Hart Michael Meehan

Stubborn draws in Boston Theatre wrestling bouts

In a Boston Theatre show on Saturday evening Duncan C Ross and Pierre known as Greek fought to three half hours with no falls. Other events included Dufur defeating Longevin in two straight falls and Muldoon dominating in Greco Roman bouts. A banquet celebrated Mr Wright’s world trip with Spalding staff present. Handicap racquet action at Boston Athletic Club saw Leeds defeat Dexter. A Newark Caledonians beat Fall River Rovers in a championship football match in Kearney New Jersey.

Boston Theatre Duncan C. Ross Pierre H. M. Dufur C. J Longevin Collar M. Harrigan William Muldoon James Bagley George Green England Professor Williams neeEee Wright Boston Spalding A. G. Spalding J. M. Ward A. C. Anson H. A. M’glenen H. M. Pitt Thomas Pettit Boston Athletic Club H.C. Leeds Gordon Dexter Leeds Kearney N. J Caledonians Newark Rovers of Fall River Jaiter

Voting list dispute for prohibitory amendment vote in Springfield

The Boston corporation counsel and the attorney general sustain the board of registrars of voters. The Springfield city solicitor advocates using the last State election voting list, restricting voters to those in the State six months before November 6, 1888. Later decisions favor using the last municipal election list, allowing any qualified resident who has lived in a city or town six months before April 22 to vote.

Board of Registrars of Voters Corporation Counsel of Boston Attorney General of the Commonwealth Springfield

Spring Academic Schedule Offers Lectures Debates

A series of university events lists lectures by Professor John Williams White on Old Testament angelology, legal tender by Hon. John Jay Knox, and English literature by A. Hill. Debates cover American shipping subsidies and naval policy. Other events include physics demonstrations, a Kneisel Chamber Concert, and church services.

John Williams White Jefferson Physical Laboratory Semitic Seminary G. R. Freeman Lowell Street Harvard Finance Club United States John Jay Knox College University Engels D. Wetmore G. Wright C. Friend J. P. Nields Divinity School Cvervend Union Seo Walter Daatin Williams M. B. May Butterworth Met Peirce Lyon Sever Kneisel Quartet Pope School Richardson Scott Jane Austen Hill Sevel

Kansas Investment Company Debentures Announced

Conservative investors should note the Kansas Investment Company new 6 percent gold debentures. The firm’s standing and pier likely reflect notable progress and potential.

Kansas Investment Company

Weak Stock Market Faces Reading and Boston Trepidation

The New York market showed a generally weak tone as Boston sellers pressured Atchison and Boston & Montana. Oregon Short Line fell two points while Naviga tion and Transcontinental declined. Reading rose on short-covering. Banks hold ample deposits, bond dealers face limited supplies, and tax considerations dim city loan returns. The Seattle and Eastern Construction Company raises capital to fund northern branch links, while the American Pneumatic Tool Company markets tools with strong early demand and plans Paris Exposition display.

New York Boston Atchison Oregon Reading Boston & Montana Paris Brussels

Palm Sunday Observed in Boston Churches With Music

Palm Sunday observances filled Catholic and Episcopal churches in Boston with crowds seeking services and concerts. At Church of the Immaculate Conception the 10:30 mass drew standing room and featured Rev. Henry Landaal, Rev. Robert Fulton, and a large choir under Frank Carr with Whiting and Kugler guiding organ and music.

New England Boston Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Henry Landaal Robert Fulton Father McNamara Mulrey Frank Carr George E. Whiting Father Lynch St. Paul Meyerbeer Mozart Williams Jerusalem Father Nagle Corcoran Donovan Cumin Father Sullivan Father Corcoran St. Patrick’s Church the Highlands Haydn Boston Symenoy Orchestra Anna C. Westervelt Georgia Nixon Signor A. Rotoli Thomas Ff. Donnelly Edward J. Kelly Rossini Lachner Father Gallagher

Opinion on cider manufacture under proposed alcohol amendment

A Boston 1889 letter requests the legal effect of a pending constitutional amendment on cider. If the amendment bans intoxicating liquors as beverages, cider manufactured for sale would become illegal without new enforcement laws, voiding existing contracts for such sale. J. R. Hoar W. G. Russell Charles Tro. RUSSELL.

State Street Boston Messrs. J. Holbrook & Sons Sherborn Mass J. R. Hoar W. G. Russel Cuhas Tro. Russell

Governor Ames declines bid for reelection

The governor states to the Journal editor that he will not be a candidate for reelection as governor for the coming year. This note ends speculation about a fourth term and clarifies the political path ahead. Named figure Governor Ames is the central subject with the public disclosure.

Ames

City Theatres Show Evening Schedule Across Venues

Hollis Street Theatre presents Robert Elsmere at 7:45 PM. Boston Museum features Joseph’s Sweetheart in the evening. Bark Theatre screens Natural Gas, Globe Theatre runs Pearl of Pekin at 5 PM. Primrose and West’s Minstrels perform 7:45 PM. Cyclorama Tremont Street presents Custer’s Last Light. Howard Atheneum lists Vartly at 8 PM. Grand Opera House shows Annette the Dancing Girl at 7:45 PM.

Hollis Street Robert Elsmere Boston Museum Joseph Bark Theatre Globe Theatre Boston

Marriages At Charlestown Auburn and Cambridge

Marriages recorded for April include Edward M Beard and Sarah E Adams of Charlestown wed by Rev A A Wright. William Parry Kennard of Boston and Alice Miller of Sterling unite at St Peter s Church Auburn by Rev John Brainard D D. Warren White of Newton weds Emily Marion Isles of Cambridge at Cambridge, all April 11.

Warren White Newton Emily Marion Lobes Cambridge

Deaths and funeral notices from April in three New England towns

Obituary list from North Cambridge Dorchester Charlestown and surrounding areas notes numerous deaths across April including James W Baldwin aged 78 and Mary B Burleigh 74 with services at North Avenue Universalist Church and other vigils. Names include Jonathan Battles Edwin C Bullard Elizabeth Driscoll Harriet Flagg Clara Hurley Julia Healey Sarah Hubbard John F Holland Robert W Hart Emma L Hartt Alice Winslow Ellen Frances Jackson John Keany Erastus Leavens Eliza McBride Patrick Maguire Mary J W Nichols A E Newton Flora M Parks Charles R Pettengill Elisa Quibler and Elmira Bates with funeral details and ages where given.

Driscoll Charlestown Elizabeth Patrick Driscoll Flagg Washington, D. C Harriet C Kage John P. Flagg Northboro Mass Hurley Clara Josephine Thomas J Sara Jeanette Hurley Healey Julia Healey Queens County Ireland Hubbard Brimfield Sarah B Newton Holland John F Hannah Jeremiah Holland Hart Robert W John F. Hartt Brookline Hartt Emma L Goddard Avenue M. Winslow Alice Winslow Roland and Anne P. Winslow M. Jackson Weymouth Ellen Frances Jackson Isaac Jackson Keany John Keany Leavens Erastus Leavens McBride South Boston Eliza James McBride Maguire Patrick Maguire Nichols Holliston Mary J. W Stephens William S. Batchelder James W. W. Riley Russell West Hanover Elmira Bates William P. Russell

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France Boulanger Salisbury Beverly Salem House of Correction Harvard University New York City City of Boston A. W. Spencer Jere Abbott Ste Seattle and Eastern Construction Company Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Canadian Pacific Spokane Messrs. Clark, Ward & Co American Pneumatic Tool Company Chicago Capr Palm Sunday NEW Publications Mr. Froude New York Tribune Dunboy Charles Scribyer Broadway OF America G. Howland Shaw Hovey Estate Kirkland and Baldwin Sts Cambridge St Francis Shaw J. Collins Warren Alex. S. Porter State St Alex. S&s. Porter Washington ST Atlantic AV Canal Travers Streets Friend Street Canal and Canal Street Travers Street Alex Porter Brighton Lincoln Street Boston & Albany Railroad Samuels. Shaw Milk Street Richmond Street North Street T. G. Hiler Faneuil Hall Nat'l Bank Medford Forest Street G. F. Manning School Street Bristol N. H Rumney New Found Lake A. W. Carr CRAM Pemberton Square ANT Nash Office of Post Coffin & Henry OWA Iowa Moston Deus Moines Iown Jeffries & Sons Rea Vicinity Devonshire St Court and Tremont Streets Roundy & Hobbs Court Street Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company Aar J. C.nutt Cedar Grove Cemetery Eaton Hall Woylston Street A. C. Clark General Theological Library Mt. Vernon Street Luther Farnham Artner Clinton Yarn CO Clinton, Mass J. Noonan Camden Place Taunton Stuation Osltivun B.D. H Unis Stone Tremont Street Nova Scotia Edgewood Street Warren Street Boston Street Somerville Massachusetyss Suffolk, Ss Suffolk Frank IV. Tyler Court Square Kosten Thomas Fee James P. Arrington Roberys M. Diaz Commonwealth OF Massachousetts Noah Mayo Oston Depry William Charak Hooston William W. Towle Massachusetts Middlesex George M. Brooks Henry W. Bigelow Samuel W. Tucker Depry, Sait, Essenger Commonwealth OF Massachaww Setts William Sb. Thomas Patrick C. Grace Commonwealth OF Massachusetts William B. Thomas Teamster William BK Joan W. McKim John H. Paine MUSEU J. P. Wharff New Castle Waltet Aaron Begay & CO Massachussetts George W. Lyman Waltham George L. Appleton William Minot Boston Post Geovor M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler Register Commonwealth OF Massachus Setts Andrew H. Newell Exeter New Hampshire Walter H. Ccowing Andrew Newell Melbourne Australia Elijah George Owen Howard William A. Howard Francis J. Howard Supreme Judicial Court County Grover and Baker Sewing Machine Company A. PD Orlando B. Potte William 0. Grover Emerson Baker Epward F. Baker Admr John Ritchie, Jr Albort D. Baker Mollie R. Cole Samuel Ritchie John Noble C. H. Cooper Sewall Place Mile ST Ocms Clarence D. Washburn Washington Street Room B Tremont Temple Edward R. M. Field Josepips Fielding Joseph Andrews At & Es Rosedale Gap Werke ASTER Music Hall Edward Pick Park St Custer Grand Indian Musee Tremont St Battle of Gettysburg Robert Elswere Henry E. Dixey Adonis John Stetson Rick & Dixey’s Opera Company Louis Harrison and SO Artists Donnelly &Girard’s Company Natural Gas Eugene Tompkins Thatcher Primrose & West Minstrels Lewis Morrison Faust Howard Athenxium Tony Pastor GRAND von Bulow Hans von Bulow Knabe Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield Allie Akerstrom Annette CIRL Harbor Lights Nickelodeon Barney Baldwin Paddy Duffy Patsey Kerrigan William A. Underwood Co. H. Venner & CO Pine Street Congress Street Watts & Willis Quincy Market Baldwin Cheney F. C. Sturtevant Hartford Conn M. B. Faxgh Leadsman South Market Street Mags E. van Noorden Harrison Ave
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