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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1894

Page

6

Now They' ll Sue Mason and Manola Suiting Weinburg

A Boston Municipal Court case ends with Isaac H Weinburg facing anew $10,000 suits from Jack Mason and Marion Manola after acquittal on prior charges. Judge Adams discharged the Masons, while Moran aims for immediate action against Weinburg.

New York Isaac H. Weinburg Jack Mason Marion Manola Weinburg Adams John B. Moran Moran Dudley R. Dorr Weinberg Masons Dorr Crumby Mr. Moran Maine New Hampshire Boston Morga Con

Died from Burns in Roxbury Home Fire

A two year old, Joseph Nash, died at City Hospital from burns he suffered in a fire at 37 Smith Street Roxbury yesterday morning. The child was left asleep in a carriage when the carriage and his clothes caught fire. cause of the blaze is not known.

Joseph Nash City Hospital Smith Street Roxbury

Horse Runs Wild In South Boston Carriage Crash

A runaway horse crashed a carriage around 7:30 near East Highth and Fifth streets. Daniel J. Donnelly and a woman escaped injury but the carriage was destroyed. The horse then struck Nellie Sullivan, 13, of 526 East Seventh Street, stunning her with a brain concussion. she was taken home unconscious and treated by Dr. Devine.

Boston Daniel J. Donnelly O Street East Highth Street Fifth Street I Street East Seventh Street Nellie Sullivan Devine

Escape of Dedham Young Woman From Westboro Asylum

Word reaches Dedham of Cora Kingsbury aged 23 daughter of Warren Kingsbury of Clapboardtree Street West Dedham fleeing Westboro Insane Asylum last Sunday. No details yet about her whereabouts or condition.

Dedham Cora Kingsbury Warren Kingsbury Clapboardtree Street West Dedham Westboro Insane Asylum

Boston Burglary and Larceny Roundup

Mark J Newland was arrested on larceny of 320 from Henry Hyams at 706 Washington street. George Beamond 47 of Providence was nabbed for breaking and entering 179 High street on July 27 and stealing five steel valves from Charles D Lathrop. Michael Pasquale 19 is in custody for breaking into four bar shops and larceny of 142 worth of property, to be arraigned today. Four Italians were arrested for keeping handcarts on a street beyond twenty minutes in violation of city ordinances.

Mark J. Newland Henry Hyams Washington Street Station 2 George Beamond Providence High Street Charles D. Lathrop Michael Pasquale

Pulpit Calls and New Pastor Appointments in Newton Centre

The Rev. Leo Boone Thomas, son of Prof J B Thomas, has accepted a call to the Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. He recently graduated from Newton Theological Institution and was ordained by First Baptist Church Newton Centre. The Rev Edward M Noyes, Yale graduate from Duluth, has accepted a call to become pastor of First Congregational Church Newton Centre, with acceptance to be read next Sunday. he will likely start in the fall after ten years in his Duluth pastorate.

Newton Leo Boone Thomas J. B. Thomas Newton Baptist Theological Institution Newton Centre Baptist Church Colorado Springs Col Thomas Newton Theological Institution First Baptist Church Edward M. Noyes Duluth Duluth, Minn First Congregational Church Noyes Yale College

Aldermen to Reopen Inquiry into City Institutions

The Board of Aldermen will resume the investigation into how public city institutions are run. A special committee of the whole will meet next Tuesday afternoon to discuss findings and oversight.

Paine's introduces dust-proof chest inside couch

A Paine's furniture warerooms invention hides a clothes chest inside the centre of a flat couch. The chest is dust-proof and blends with the couch’s appearance, adding only a few dollars to the couch price, which itself costs $10.

Paine

Dedham Man William J. Hogan Die of Sudden Illness

William J. Hogan of Dedham died at his Washington Street home after a fishing trip on the Charles River. He suffered cramps on return and later broke a stomach membrane, dying within hours. He was 38, unmarried, and a carpenter by trade, long associated with the town fire department.

Dedham William J. Hogan Washington Street Charles River Rade

Centenary exercises mark Stower Vermont day

STOWER Vermont August 8 centenary exercises carried out as planned. One parade featured floats representing pioneers and their occupations. The big tent at the literary program was well filled and the fireworks show this evening was brilliant.

Stower

Dedham Shoe Firm Files Insolvency Petition

Dedham news reports John Drake and Stedman Williams, doing business as John Drake & Co. of Quincy, filed an insolvency petition in the Norfe Resintry at Dedham this afternoon. Assets and liabilities schedule to be filed later.

Dedham John Drake and Stedman Williams Quincy John Drake & Co Pica

Seventeenth Massachusetts Battery reunion held at Salem Willows

The annual reunion of the Seventeenth Massachusetts Battery Association was held yesterday at Salem Willows with about forty members and their families present. A business meeting elected officers for the coming year. To eat is to live. To live is to patronize the Silver Grill Cafe.

Seventeenth Massachusetts Battery Association Salem Willows Silver Grill Cafe

WANTS HIS WIFE Missing from Dexter House South End

Mrs. Antonio R. Lopez has been missing for about a month from the Dexter House. Her husband searched for her, found her in a Tremont Street lodging house with a blonde woman and a 65 year old child. After a brief reconciliation the wife disappeared again with the lodging-house visitor, leaving the husband eager to locate her and the missing furniture. Descriptions are at police headquarters.

Antonio R. Lopez Dexter House South End Lopez Mr. Lopez Morpheus

Counterfeiting Case Details Revealed by Secret Service

New developments in a major counterfeiting case are shared from the secret service bureau in the post office building. Hidden presses and paraphernalia were found at Bethel, Connecticut, in the Hoyt and Massey group, with rolls and firing machines among the items. Experts say the plates show unsurpassed finish, likely made in England, and anticipate more arrests.

New York Secret Service Bureau Post Office Hazen Forsythe Special Secret Service Bethel Conn Lorenzo Hoyt Lorenzo Russell B. Hoyt Samuel Massey James W. Murphy Secret Service Department England

New Hampshire Delegation Fights to Keep Constitution in Portsmouth

New Hampshire officials press Washington to retain the historic frigate Constitution at the Portsmouth navy yard. A remonstrance from the Board of Trade is acknowledged by Senator Chandler, who says the Navy Secretary plans an appropriation to hull condition rather than move the vessel to Boston. The hull work would delay any removal until after March 4, 1895, allowing Congress to decide the vessel's location.

Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire Congress Constitution Navy Yard Boston Washington Board of Trade W. A. Sise Chandler

Sandow Marries Miss Blanche Brookes in Manchester

Professional strong man Sandow wed Aug 8 in Manchester to Blanche Brookes daughter of a local photographer. The couple, who met four years ago, had been engaged for some time. Miss Brookes had recently returned from Germany where she studied the language.

London Sandow Manchester Blanche Brookes Miss Brookes Germany

Senator Allen Proposes Fines and Imprisonment for Lobbyists

Washington August 8 Allen of Nebraska introduced in the Senate a bill to punish professional lobbyists with fines from 1000 to 5000 dollars and imprisonment from one to five years. The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was agreed to. After passing a bill to encourage a world's exposition at Atlanta in 1895 the Senate went into executive session.

Washington Allen Nebraska Senate Atlanta

May Be Li Han Changs Jacket in China Ties

A Boston firm member with extensive China ties recalls meeting Li Hung Chang and Li Han Chang in the Celestial Empire. He suggests a report that Li Hung Chang was degraded may stem from a name confusion, implying Li Han Chang may have fallen out of favor instead.

Boston China Celestial Empire Li Hung Chang Chili Li Han Chang Canton

Atchison receivers faces proposed removal and resignations

Theodore W. Myers asks Edward King to petition the court to remove receivers Joseph W. Reinhart and J. J. McCook of the Atchison company. A closed committee meeting discussed Little’s report on the company’s condition and potential Reinhart resignation after his forthcoming statement.

New York Theodore W. Myers Atchison Protective Reorganization Committee Edward King Union Trust Company Atchison Mortgages Joseph W. Reinhart J. J. McCook Atchison Company Atchison General Reorganization Committee Kobbe Little Reinhart Atchison Robbe

Sicily Shaken as Earthquake Hits Catania Province

Rome dispatch reports a strong Sicily earthquake centered in Catania with Fleri Aci and Pisano wiped out and Zorbati Pennisi Zaffarana severely damaged. Fifty killed, scores wounded, villagers flee to open country as government sends supplies and surgeons to distress districts.

London Rome Central News Sicily Catania Fleri Aci Pisano Zorbati Pennisi Zaffarana

Six Men Rescued From Gas at Malden Tannery

Six Malden men narrowly escaped death from gas at Webster's tannery in Edgeworth. John Duran fell into the soak pit, others leapt in to help, and gas from waste water overwhelmed them. A clogged drain caused the fumes. all six are expected to recover.

Malden Webster’s Edgeworth John Duran Timothy Sullivan Edward Carroll John Burns Edward Riley Bartholomew Owens Duran Riley

Goodbody still holds lead at Norwood Park tennis

M F Goodbody of Great Britain remains first in the invitation tournament at Norwood Park Long Branch N Y after defeating Richard Stevens. The afternoon crowd watched Champion Wrenn overcome Malcolm Chace Providence in sharp exciting play with Wrenn winning 4 6 8 6 0 2 6 2.

Long Branch N. Y M. F. Goodbody Great Britain Norwood Park Richard Stevens Wrenn Malcolm Chace Providence R. D. Wrenn

Mills Will Return To Face Boston Theft Trial

Edward Mills arrested in Chicago for larceny of property valued at $400 belonging to Nash Spaulding & Co. The goods were in Old Colony railroad custody while Spaulding traveled. Stolen July 9. Mills left the railroad two days later. Inspector Dugan pursues Mills to bring him back for trial.

Edward Mills Chicago Boston W. S. Spaulding Nash, Spaulding & Co Mills Old Colony Railroad Company Spaulding Dugan

Senate confirms postmasters across several states

Washington Aug 8 The Senate confirmed nominations including Richard C Morris United States marshal for the district of Connecticut and named postmasters in Massachusetts John Hux table Wareham Patrick Mahan Natick L J Presson Gloucester George A Sweeney Attleboro Josiah Woodbury Beverly

Washington Senate Richard C. Morris United States District of Connecticut Massachusetts John Huxtable Wareham Patrick, Mahan Natick L. J. Presson Gloucester George A. Sweeney Attleboro Josiah Woodbury Beverly

Harvard Observatory Delays August Meteors Photographing

Owing to clouded skies, astronomers at Harvard Observatory could not photograph the August meteoric showers last night. If clear tonight, a large plate will be exposed for an hour or more and studied with the eight inch telescope. Time and description of notable meteors will be recorded.

Harvard Observatory

Japanese rout Chinese at Seikwan and seize position

A Yokohama dispatch dated August 6 reports Japanese forces routing the Chinese at Seikwan after a minor loss for Japan, Chinese forces fleeing to Koshin with about 500 killed. Japan now holds a key position above Yashan and connects with troops there amid heightened warlike feeling in Tokyo. A rumored Japanese fleet reverse lacks time or place.

London Yokohama Seikwan Koshin Yashan Tokio

Corean Uprising Aims to Free State From Dynastic Rule

Report describes Coreans seeking a dynasty free from China and Japan, with hopes for Western protection. Rebels opposed to Japanese rule, while Chinese aid was costly as Mongolian troops devastated areas. The Togaku-to movement formed by displaced officials and merchants opposed to palace exactions.

Shanghai Japan Corea China Flaubert Carthage Kim-Ok-Hum Togaku To Kim Togaku-to Yamen

Nervy Anderson Arrested for Nonpayment and Attempted Marriage

James A. Anderson, known as Nervy Anderson among Boston journalists, was arrested in Providence for nonpayment of a board bill at the Narragansett Hotel and charged by Hilda Swan with attempting to force her to marry him. He reportedly has a wife in Somerville, Mrs. Anderson, who learned of the arrest from a clipping. Anderson had lived in Stamford, Somerville, and Boston, moving after his wife left to stay with her sister in Somerville.

James A. Anderson Providence Narragansett Hilda Swan Somerville Boston

Investigation into Strout building explosion in Lynn

Deputy Fire Marshal Shaw questioned about twenty witnesses including building occupants and police officers. Furniture from the Lynn Electric Company scene moved to the police station as guards were withdrawn, signaling near end of the probe. Unofficially, Deputy Shaw has enough evidence to arrest a well known figure linked to the blast. He declines to comment.

Lynn Strout Building Shaw Strout Lynn Electric Company Wells

Hawaii Recognized by U S Government Date Set

Representative McCreary of Kentucky was notified by Secretary Gresham that the republic of Hawaii had been officially recognized by the United States. The formal announcement of recognition is expected tomorrow.

Washington McCreary Kentucky Gresham Republic of Hawaii

Fell s Merchants on a Jaunt

Malden and Melrose traders rode a special train to Old Orchard Beach with about 500 people aboard. A one mile handicap bicycle race drew twelve entrants and Richard Kaulback won the gold watch prize before the group returned at 8 30 p m.

Malden Melrose Old Orchard Beach Richard Kaulback

Battle over bridge passage ends in death at Little River

Near Little River in Pottawattomie county a feud sparked a clash between two settler groups on Monday. J. D. Warren was killed by Thomas Hopkins, with several others injured after they met at a narrow bridge and refused to yield.

Gothrib O. T Little River Pottawattomie County J. D. Warren Thomas Hopkins Warren Hopkins

World's Tandem Time Smashes State Meet Record

At Wisconsin division state meet titling races, Titus and Cabanne shattered the world tandem mile mark, Bald lowers mile record, Geohler tumbles in three mile handicap, Murphy disqualified for foul riding, with multiple class and state championships decided including Reed, Chandler and Bald taking titles in sprints and distance events.

Rilon Wis Cutter and Porter Waltham Mass E. J. Titus L. O. Cabanne Wisconsin E. C. Bald Buffalo Geohler Taxis I. C. Johnson Johnson Sanger Cabanne Murphy Brown Tim Cooper Cleveland Louie Reed A. M. Chandler F. J. Titus New York DB. C. Johnson D. Cabanne St. Louis C. M. Murphy Brooklyn A. I. Brown Louis Reed W. F. Sanger Milwaukee H. A. Githens C. KE. Reinke A. L. Williams

New London Yacht Race Tests Speed In Free Wind

Navahoe led the fleet from Morris Cove to New London as fifty boats from Morris Cove to New London raced in a spinnaker breeze. Emerald won the schooner division and Queen Mab Eclipse Wasp and Minerva won among the sloops. The total fleet numbered about ninety yachts flying the New York Yacht Club flag.

New London Tody New York Yacht Club Morris Cove Navahoe Queen Mab Polly Gossoon Eclipse Lderim Wizard Wasp Ava Jessica Eleanor Gloriana Minerva Katrina Elsie Marie Loyal Ariel Merlin Emerald Marguerite Palmer Triton Shamrock Viator Dagmar Gevalia Neaera Connecticut Faulkner's Island Cornfield Light Bartlett’s Reef Newport

Preacher Causes Stir at Asbury Grove Patriotic Day

The Rev Madison C Peters visiting Asbury Grove near Wenham angered Massachusetts Methodists with anti Catholic remarks during American Patriotic Day. Peters accused Catholicism of harming the nation and claimed a Salem mayoral motive. crowd urged him to speak again. Peters criticized Mr Almy and called for a Protestant newspaper.

Asbury Grove Wenham Aum Madison C. Peters Bloomdale Church New York City Peters Parkhurst New York Boston Massachusetts Hell Plymouth Rock Burial Hill Mr. Almy Mr. Peters Almy Salem Hugh Montgomery Lowell

Bowen Unable To Decide In Lightweight Bout At New Orleans

In New Orleans at the Auditorium Athletic Club Jimmy Carroll and Andy Bowen weighed 130 pounds each and fought for a $1500 purse. Carroll was down in round one and a brisk, hard fall of rounds followed, Bowen knocked down in round nine. From rounds twenty-one to twenty-five they traded heavy blows before the match was declared a draw. Olympic Club also postponed the Abbott Everhardt bout to September 21.

New Orleans Jimmy Carroll Andy Bowen Auditorium Athletic Club Carroll Bowen Olympic Club Stanton Abbott Jack Everhardt

Woes of a Pigk pocket Pickpocket Detained in Downtown theft

Charles D White and John Hyphen reported losses of $100 and $60 watches in separate incidents after meeting a man in a downtown hotel and at Green street West End. Police identified and charged Harry Murphy 26 of Montreal, who confessed after pawnbrokers named him. Watches recovered. Murphy photographed and sentenced to eighteen months in the House of Correction.

Charles D. White Harry Murphy Montreal Murphy Rogues’ Gallery Adams House of Correction

Subway commission awaits Gargan return from Europe

The subway commissioners, eager to proceed, await Hon. Thomas J. Gargan who is in Europe. He has visited London Paris and Berlin studying traffic systems. On his return he will report findings to the five member body split three Democrats two Republicans with George G. Crocker poised as chairman.

Thomas J. Gargan Gargan Europe Berlin London Paris George G. Crocker

Man Fractures Arm Testing Arm Strength at City Street Location

Charles Carroll aged 27 of 50 Dale Street Roxbury was testing his arm strength by placing elbows on a table at 128 Washington Street last evening. His elbows slipped and fractured his arm. He is at City Hospital.

Charles Carroll Dale Street Roxbury Washington Street City Hospital

Fire captain injured in East Boston wreck

Captain John W. Godbold of Ladder 2 East Boston sustained a broken rib when a horse at Box 612 Marginal and Jefferies streets bolted during a late night call around 11 o'clock. He was attended by Dr. Morris after the accident.

John W. Godbold Boston Marginal Jefferies Morris

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