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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1894

Page

2

Cleveland Enforces Secret Service Guards at Gray Gables

President Cleveland orders three government detectives to guard Mrs. Cleveland and the children at Gray Gables after fears of harm. The detail, overseen by G W Hastings with detectives Welsh Griffing, will monitor visitors, accompany the children on outings, and follow behind as needed until Mrs. Cleveland returns to the White House.

Washington Cleveland Gray Gables Carlisle Secret Service Bureau G W. Hastings New York City Welsh Chicago Griffing New York Mr. Hastings

Mrs Cleveland Not Alarmed by Secret Service Guard at Gray Gables

Bay residents report Detectives Hastings Welsh and Griffing assigned to guard Mrs Cleveland and children at Gray Gables. Officers keep watch day and night but do not follow her closely, aiming to deter any disturbance. Mrs Cleveland says she feels no fear as security presence arrives with the President.

Mrs. Cleveland Buzzard’s Bay

Narragansett Bay Excursion Train On Narragansett Shores

New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers a special Boston to Crescent Park Silver Spring and Warren trip on Saturday August 11 with round trip tickets at 1.00. Excursion brings Narragansett Bay shores within reach offering varied seaside amusements. Advance tickets go on sale August 8 at 3 Old State House and Park Square Station.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston Crescent Park Silver Spring Warren Narragansett Bay Providence Narragansett New England Atlantic Old State House Park Square Station

Daniel E Burgess Dies in Belfast After Twenty Years at Journal

Daniel E Burgess longtime Journal composing room employee died at his birthplace Belfast Maine He was born in 184 and moved to Boston about age 20 joining Rand and Avery He served as night foreman on the old Boston News and was a veteran of the Civil War A member of Franklin Typographical Society and Typographical Union No 13 he was known for generosity He leaves a brother and two sisters.

Daniel E. Burgess Belfast Mr. Burgess Boston Rand & Avery Old Boston News Franklin Typographical Society Typographical Union Burgess

League of Press Clubs appoints new aged journalists committee

The International League of Press Clubs met in New York with Colonel Cockerill named chairman of a newly appointed committee to pursue a proposed home for aged and infirm journalists. Several sites have been offered from New Jersey New York Virginia and Georgia. The next meeting is set for January in New York.

New York International League of ‘Press Clubs Atlanta Cockerill New Jersey Virginia Georgia

Mrs Laurena Cheeney Dies In Waltham After Illness

Mrs Laurena Cheeney wife of Joseph A Cheeney died at her Main street home in Waltham after a long illness caused by paralysis of the brain She was born in Manchester New Hampshire fifty six years ago and had lived in Waltham about thirty years She leaves a husband one son and two ??? survive her Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM

Waltham Laurena Joseph A. Cheeney Main Street Manchester N. H

Local Wringer and Mangle Co Ad At Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co. at 12 and 14 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repairs available. Orders by mail promptly attended to and telephone Tremont 764 listed for contact.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Natural Brain and Nervous System Treatments by Dr Leclercque

An advertisement for Dr Myron E Leclercque offering cures for brain and nervous system diseases. It claims tissue cell building and normal constitutional treatment for paralysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and long standing functional issues. Office and residence listed at 278 Boylston Street Boston Mass near the Public Garden.

Myron E. Leclerque Boylston St Opp Public Garden Boston Mass

Jackson Harmsworth polar expedition sails for Franz Josef Land

The Windward carrying the Jackson North Polar expedition sails from Archangel Aug 6 with stores furs and Russian ponies. The crew will winter on Franz Josef Land after building depots and aim to reach the pole in about three years. Notables aboard include Jackson Art mage Burgess and Kettlitz with support crew and equipment described.

Archangel Russia Harbourova Jugorski Schar Franz Josef Land North Pole Jackson- Harmsworth Frederick Jackson Harmsworth Jackson Arctic Discovery Mr. Jackson Armitage H. Fisher Child 8. Burgess Schlosshauer Kettlitz

Stolen Communion Service at Dorchester Church

Communicants at Dorchester Methodist Episcopal Church in Lower Mills found a china pitcher and ordinary plates on the communion table instead of the usual silver. Stewards discovered the plate chest rifled just before the monthly holy communion, which is held on the first Sunday each month. The theft time after that July date remains undetermined.

Dorchester Methodist Episcopal Church Lower Mills

White Mountain coaching parade plans announced

A meeting of East Side hotel men at East Branch House Lower Bartlett outlined Aug. 29 parade plans. They will award prizes for best decorated coaches and wagons, teams, and private turnouts, plus silk streamer prizes and arches along the route.

North Conway N. H East Side East Branch House Lower Bartlett

Marines to stay on ships despite enlistment petition

Washington reports a double check on moving the Marines from cruising vessels. Secretary Herbert states the Navy Department, after mature consideration, honors the Marine Corps history and finds the corps useful both ashore and afloat and proper to continue in service on shipboard.

Washington Herbert Navy Department United States Marine Corps

Dedham Park Commission Election At Special Town Meeting

In Dedham on August 6 a special town meeting elected a three member park commission to serve until the next annual town meeting. Only 874 of 1600 voters attended. Elected were Thomas T. Robinson Erastus Worthington Jr and Dr Francis L Babcock. Lawyer Greenwood favors the ticket but will contest the result and seeks Supreme Court information.

Dedham Aue Park Commissioners Thomas T. Robinson Erastus Worthington, Jr Francis L. Babcock Greenwood Supreme Court

Harris elected director of Miller's River Bank

Kilbridge W. Harris of Boston and president of Rodney Hunt Machine Co of Orange was chosen as a director of the Miller's River National Bank to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Colonel A Y Newman, former president of the Commonwealth Bank of Boston.

Athol Kilbridge W. Harris Kilby Street Boston Rodney Hunt Machine Company of Orange Miller's River National Bank A. YY. Newman Commonwealth Bank of Boston

Wages Cut Proposed in Fall River Mills

The Cotton Manufacturers' Association voted to reduce wages in Fall River mills effective Aug 20. Weavers face a 2 cent drop to 16 cents per 64 by 64 cloth. spinners and others see an average 10 percent cut. Notices will be posted tomorrow. Leaders fear a strike may be forced by idle mills, but unions remain cautious while market conditions and stock levels are reviewed.

Fall River Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Whitehead Weavers’ Union Robert Howard England American Linen Fall River Manufactory King Philip, Durfee Barnaby and Stevens Providence O’donnell

Woman's Rescue League President Fined for Assault

Mrs. Charlotte Smith, head of the Woman's Rescue League, faced Judge Ely in Municipal Criminal Court for assault and battery on Lewis F. Tobin. She was fined 10 dollars after Tobin testified she struck him with a slipper during a dispute over pay in her Eliot street office.

Charlotte Smith Woman’s Rescue League Ely Municipal Criminal Court Lewis F. Tobin City of Washington Man

Bride Amy Whittemore Weds Charles Wilson Killam

Charles Wilson Killam of this city and Amy Edna Whittemore daughter of Henry J. Whittemore Hyde Park were married yesterday morning at the Baptist parsonage Oak street Hyde Park. Rev H Francis Perry officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the Crawford House with the parents of the couple present. The newlyweds plan a three week wedding tour and will reside at 99 Beacon Street Hyde Park upon their return.

Charles Wilson . Killam Peabody & Stearns Amy Edna Whittemore Henry J. Whittemore Hyde Park Baptist Parsonage Oak Street H. Francis Perry Crawford House Killam Beacon Street

Engagement of Brooks and Doyle Stirs Highlands Society

The engagement of John Brooks of Adams Street Roxbury to Miss Theresa Doyle stirs the Highlands social set. Brooks hails from a family among Roxbury’s first settlers, adding social prominence to the match.

John Brooks Adams Street Roxbury Theresa Doyle Highlands Mr. Brooks

Wild Flowers of America Post Office Coupon Issue

The GOMDLATE Ser Coupon and the book coupon were undeniably crowded out today but will be used tomorrow at the post office.

Wild Flowers OF America

Buffalo Drives Two Year Pace World Record At Park

At Buffalo Driving Park a new world two year pacing mark was set by Directly beating the previous best Lena Hill. Directly won the first heat in 2:12 as spectators watched 4000 in bright sun and a light wind. Nearby races included Alar, Alcantara mare, J M D, Turner, Ella Eddy, Daisy Despatch, and Roscoe amid fast action and records.

Buffalo Buffalo Driving Park Directy Carbonate Lena Hill Dallas Tex Online Direct Directly Naubec Thomas Jefferson Alar Frank L Bramley Turner Ella Eddy Daisy Despatch Roscoe Daisy Fantasy

Investigation Continues as Hearing Ends and Allegations Linger

The article recounts a tense hearing where Mrs. Cushing faces cross examination, and Lawyer Proctor delivers a forceful speech. Captain Warren bears the pressure of public scrutiny while commissioners block Hanscom and Pierce from testifying to protect new deputies.

Martin Proctor Warren Division 4 Hanscom Pierce

War at Asbury Grove: Cottage owners form group

Asbury Grove Mass August meeting forms a permanent body to counter the controlling corporation and defend cottage owners. A 25 percent rent increase offer was received if paid before September 1 after last year’s 50 percent proposal. Officers named include Rev. F. K. Stratton as President and Thomas F. Pedrick as Secretary. Executive committee members listed. The group seeks representation in the corporation.

Asbury Grove Mass F. K. Stratton Lowell William H. Wonson Gloucester John Nickerson Lynn Horace B. Butler East Boston Willard Morrison George E. Morrill Chelsea William D. Poole Alfred Lincoln Cambridge Thomas F. Pedrick Joseph B. Carr George A. Crawford Woburn L. D. Bragg Manchester N. H Albert Wittum Beverly John B. Nichols Corporation

Striking Charlestown Workers Stand Firm At Meeting

The Knights of Labor State executive board reported that E S Booth plans to hold current workers and choose from strikers if more are needed, but the union men refuse to work with non union replacements and will stay out. A special meeting of assemblies in Memorial Hall Washington Street is called for 8 pm by Master Workman Padden and Brother Maguire.

The Knights of Labor Charlestown Monument Hall E. S. Booth Leyland Line Memorial Hall Washington Street O’connell East Boston Padden Brother Maguire State Executive Board

Thirty Anarchists Face Trial in Paris Court of Assizes

Paris August 6 The Court of Assizes arraigned thirty anarchists led by prominent writers and agitators. The defendants Bertani Cheriiotta Bellotti Jean Grave Julian Ledot Sebastian Faure Felix Fenon and others faced charges ranging from theft arson and assassination as part of a supposed criminal association. Several fugitives including Paul Reclus Cohen and Pouget were abroad. The trial was expected to last about a week with interdicts on publishing certain proceedings.

Paris Court of Assizes M. Dayrus Bertani Cheriiotta Bellotti Milanaccio Jean Grave Julian Ledot Charles Chatel Sebastian Faure Felix Fenon War Ministry Paul Reclus Alexander Cohen Pouget M. Bulot Saint Auban Grave Bulot Faure Julia Ledot la Revolte Ledot Revue Anarchiste Revue Libertaire Socialist Party

Wagner cancels $11000 Concord tomb contract

In Concord New Hampshire Edward Wagner, a Manchester brewer, reportedly cancelled an $11,000 tomb contract with W. H. Perry & Co. after opposition from local patrons and labor circles. A Central Labor Union meeting appointed a committee to investigate the turn in affairs drawing comment from granite cutters and manufacturers.

Concord N. H Edward Wagner Manchester W. H. Perry & Co W. H. Perry Citizens’ Committee of 100 State Law and Order League Wagner Perry

Robert Ferguson Dies in Paris After Ill Health and Surgery

Robert Ferguson of Shepard Norwell and Co. died in Paris yesterday morning after a prolonged illness. Born in Dumfries Scotland he was about 65 and had been a partner in the firm for forty years. A widow survives him.

Robert Ferguson Shepard, Norwell & Co Paris Carlsbad Ferguson Dumfries Scotland

Satolli Letter Triggers Cofe Church Sanctions in Cohoes

At St. Joseph's Church in Cohoes Mgr Dugas read Satolli's letter about saloon keepers in Catholic societies. He declared he could no longer recognize any church society with saloon keepers and would refuse the sacraments to those who sold intoxicants on Sundays.

Albany N. Y St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cohoes Mgr. Dugas Mer. Satolli

Sealing Schooners Report Strong Jamaica? Not Jamaica.

Ottawa dispatch notes sealing schooners on the Javan side have caught 44,669 skins, averaging 1276 per schooner. In Victoria, the Viva arrives from Hakodate with 20,000 skins aboard, the catch of eighteen Victoria schooners.

Ottawa Victoria B. C Viva Hakodate

Woman cleared in poivering case by Wal tham court

WALTHAM August 6 The case against Mrs. Mary E Hooper charged with poivering was called in the District Court at Wal tham Judge Luce ruled the offence occurred in New York and the court had no jurisdiction The court discharged the woman without further discussion

Waltham Mary E. Hooper Luce New York

Tax Commissioner Seeks AG Opinion on Foreign Corporation Ban

Tax Commissioner Endicott asks the Attorney General for an official interpretation of the winter statute barring foreign corporations from doing business in the state, a prohibition not allowed for domestic companies under Commonwealth law.

Endicott Commonwealth

Weight Record Broken at Scottish Games in Hartford

John Purcell of Florence Massachusetts shattered the world heavy weight throw record at the Hartford Scottish games. He hurled the 50 pound weight 29 feet 10 inches surpassing the prior mark of 28 feet 1 inch set by West of Boston.

Hartford John Purcell Florence Mass Boston

President approves pension for General Corse widow

The President approved a deed of justice granting a pension to the widow of General Joan M. Corse. He also signed acts amending the life saving service organization and authorizing a lightship with fog signal east of Boston Light. Range lights will be established in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.

Washington Joan M. Corse Boston Boston Harbor Massachusetts

Lismore Castle Collides Near Ushant Returns With Bow Hole

London August 6 The British steamship Lismore Castle sailing from London to Port Natal on August 3 collided yesterday with an unidentified steamer near Ushant. Lismore Castle reached Plymouth with a large bow hole. The other vessel’s name and fate remain uncertain though it likely foundered, with one guess the German steamer Porto Alegre.

London Lismore Castle Port Natal Ushant Plymouth Porto Alegre

Captain Devery Charged With Conduct Offenses

Superintendent Byrnes filed charges against Captain William S. Devery of the Old Slip station and Patrolman Edward Glennon for conduct injurious to the public peace neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming officers. The charges approved by President Martin set trials for Thursday.

New York Byrnes William S. Devery Edward Glennon Martin

Two Civil Suits Filed Over Fire Loss and Alienation

Greenfield Mass Aug 6 Brice W McDowell of Conway sues Connecticut Fire Insurance Co for 3000 over a house fire Oct 29 Nelson W Keet of Orange sues Dr Abbott W Mason of Northampton for 20000 claiming Mason alienated his wife s affections The cases were filed in the clerk of courts office today.

Greenfield Mass Brice W. McDowell Conway Connecticut Fire Insurance Company Nelson W. Keet Orange Abbott W. Mason Northampton Mason

Famous Bostonian Dead Durkee Dies at 53 in Connecticut River Home

Lauriston C. Durkee, a well known Boston liquor dealer aged 53, died of dropsy at his summer residence at Point Pleasant on the Connecticut River. His father was a veteran landlord from the boating era on the river.

Greenfield Lauriston C. Durkee Boston Point Pleasant Connecticut

Officer shoots man in Rumford Falls incident

In Rumford Falls Maine on August 6 officer Wormell shot Ly man M. Small of Andover after Small attacked with a meat cleaver during arrest resistance. The wound was described as through the body with no immediate report of further injuries.

Rumford Falls Lyman M. Small Andover Wormell Small

Work resumes at New Haven Clock Company

Work was resumed in every department of the New Haven Clock Company today and fully 500 employees who had been idle over a month returned to work. The company reports an unusual number of orders on hand and the prospects for the immediate future are very bright.

New Haven New Haven Clock Company

Paid by the weight lowers wages in New Bedford mills

In New Bedford the new pay system by weight rather than by cut began today across all mills. Weavers express little confidence in fair scales and fear they may lose earnings under the change. The brief report notes skepticism among operatives about the fairness of the measurement method.

New Bedford

Mrs Caroline Malone Dies at Home in Chelsea

Mrs Caroline Malone age 55 wife of Daniel Malone living at 152 Arlington Street Chelsea dropped dead at home around 7 last evening. Dr T J Ball pronounced death from heart failure.

Caroline Malone Daniel Malone Arlington Street Chelsea T. J. Ball

Free Medical Services for All Diseases by Dr Dewey

Free examinations and medical attendance offered by Dr Dewey the specialist to all, rich or poor during hard times. Offices at 7 and Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Sunday 10 to 4 pm. Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

No screens ordered removed in Waltham visit

Waltham license commissioners visited all licensed places in the city and notified proprietors to remove screens shutters and other obstructions that blocked a full view of the mace enterprise authorities said.

Waltham

Portland man drowns while bathing near Deering smokestacks

PORTLAND Aug 6 A 30 year old man from Needham Mass employed at a smelter near Deering drowned while bathing in the local waters this afternoon. The unnamed worker was discovered submerged and efforts to rescue him failed. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Portland Wil Out Te Heen Mass Deering

Peabody Injury Sends Man To Salem Hospital

A man suffered a severe crush injury to his right foot in an accident on Bow Street Peabody. He was transported to Salem Hospital where surgeons considered amputation for the damaged toes. Local authorities report his condition as serious but stable.

Peabody Stole Sohn Steehoney Salem Hospital Fae Peabodys Bow Street

Nantasket Liquor War Returns to Equity Court

In Nantasket equity cases seek injunctions against unlicensed liquor sales at hotels including Hotel Pemberton. Joseph B. Moors, Boston banker, with Marcus Morton and District Attorney Harris, seeks court action against owners of Oregon House Rockland Atlantic Pacific Cleveland Pavilion Standish Pilgrim Ocean cottage Hillside for selling to guests. Writs require cause why injunction not issue. prosecutions likely.

Nantasket Ardent Nantasket Beach Court of Equity Joseph B. Moors Boston Jerusalem Road Pemberton Marcus Morton Morton Harris Dunbar Superior Court New Court House Z. Taylor Harrington Oregon House Walter F. Bourne Rockland Hotel Company Fred S. Risteen The Rockland Gustavus A. Damon Atlantic Leo E. Bow Pacific Joe Lannon Cleveland William S. Whiton Pavilion R. S. Davis Standish William W. Grant Pilgrim W. K. Wood Ocean Cottage M. J. Brennan Hillside Moors

Burglary Capture in Brookline Sparks Police Action

Domestic workers in Longwood alert to noises in a Kent and Colchester street residence. Two men, Henry Kidder and Thomas B Brown, were caught with loot and arrested. Patrolman Waterson haltingly nabbed Charles A Quick at Summer road home, with goods valued around 200 dollars. Quick linked to Brookline breaks. Inspector Page found bric a brac and valuables worth about 100 dollars in Charlestown. Police believe major burglars are now under arrest.

Harrison Gardiner Kent Colchester Longwood Henry Kidder Thomas B. Brown Brown Brookline Waterson George L. Osgood Summer Road Charles A. Quick Quick Rochester N. Y Page Charlestown Charles Quick Roxbury

Worcester Man Injured On Train At Stop In Massachusetts

Cyrus T. Clark of Worcester street Boston is staying with his family on Cottage street Hingham when he sustained severe injuries to his left ear yesterday morning after being thrown against a car seat by a sudden train stop.

Cyrus T. Clark Worcester Street Boston Cottage Street Hingham

Train wreck delay disrupts Boston and Maine service

Dover New Hampshire August 6 The engine and one car of the noon freight over the northern division of the Boston and Maine railroad left the track at South Berwick this noon All through trains have since run between Somersworth and Portsmouth via Dover Traffic was considerably delayed.

Dover N. H Boston & Maine South Berwick Somersworth Portsmouth

Brockton to Overhaul Team With Five New Men

Brockton will feature at least five new players after a complete overhauling plan announced by Manager Allen. The changes come as the team rebuilds readiness for upcoming competition.

Brockton Allen

First excursion of Union 6356 by Boston water works

The first excursion of Union 6356 of the American Federation of Labor, comprising Boston water works employees, will be held at Downer Landing on Thursday August 23.

Union 6356 American Federation of Labor Boston Water Works Department Downer Landing

Lynn Shoe Cutters Strike Over Wage Cut at Burwell Factory

The Burwell Shoe Company in Lynn reports no strike in the factory sewing department amid wage reductions. Management says production is light and only a few workers are employed, while workers protest the pay cut.

Lynn Burwell Shoe Company

Salem Man Reappears After March Disappearance

Salem reports Joseph P. Douglas of North Salem reappeared at noon after vanishing last March. He claims he traveled from Salem to Worcester then onward to Colorado before returning home.

Salem Joseph P. Douglas North Worcester Colorado

Degruchy Resigns as Chicopee Pastor After Four Years

The Rev Thomas Degruchy rector of the period Baptist Church in Chicopee Mass resigns after four years in the post. A notice from church leaders confirms the departure and thanks him for his service.

Chicopee Mass Thomas Degruchy Perio Baptist Church

Every Spring is Warranted Watoh i Bell S

Watoh i Bell S cleans up at 2% Tempte Place with a $160 deal noted for spring warranted work.

Watohi Bell S

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