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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1887
Page
2
Two morgues overwhelmed by heat and decomposition as hundreds are killed or injured in the Chatsworth disaster. Officials foresee a long, costly aftermath with hundreds of deaths, unclear counts, and a pending investigation by railroad authorities and the coroner.
A long OCR style roster lists numerous individuals and families with surnames Valdego Zen del Zimm erman Wyette Alter etc., indicating a circulated notice across Illinois towns including Abingdon Pekin Galesburg Fort Madison and Eureka. The fragmentary list names dozens of residents and relations with no clear event but implies a community-wide notice or directory excerpt.
P C Church recounts the Chatsworth train disaster scene near Peoria with 97 bodies counted by noon. He describes survivors pulled from wreckage, a hotel keeper saving his baby, and crowds gathering as Peoria mourns and soldiers guard the scene.
A coroner's inquest at Forest Illinois into the Wednesday night disaster on the Chatsworth line heard witnesses. Supervisors Armstrong and Sutherland described the crash and rescue, while J H Markley and others testified on bridge condition and possible arson. Road officials noted past fire incidents and security concerns at the lonely crossing.
James Burling of Ferris recalls the nightmarish crash near Coatsworth Illinois. He describes cars split open, people escaping into darkness, and others looting bodies and passengers as officials struggled to reach the scene.
An American vessel wrecked off Nova Scotia was condemned and sold for underwriters. The owner bought it back to repair and float to the U S, claiming no duty as a non British subject. Shelburne customs seized the wreck and seek guidance from Ottawa. Washington may prompt diplomatic exchange.
Keene New Hampshire hosted a summer driving club meet with two harness races. In the 2:45 class Wonder of Troy owned by C Hagkell of New Hampshire won, posting a best time of 2 39 4. In the 2:85 class Dan of Fitchburg owned by C M Russell claimed victory with a best time of 2 36.
In Indianapolis Indiana on August 12 Indianapolis defeated Pittsburgh with ease. Denny hit a home run with two on base and Glasscock and Bassett delivered strong defense. Johnston debuted in right field and showed promise despite one nervous muff. Final score 17 to 7.
Lowell defeats Haverhill in ten innings after a tense pitching duel led by William L. Sullivan. Errors and a muffed fly cost two runs for Lowell while Sheehan’s aggressive baserunning sparked Haverhill’s three runs. Flanagan fined ten dollars for abusing the umpire as the game ends in the early evening.
The Boot and Shoe Recorder sponsors a pennant contest among four shoe and leather trade clubs. At Boston grounds yesterday about 300 members watched the Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity defeat the Boston Shoe Associates 26 to 3, aided by a strong battery. The next game pairs the Boston Leather Associates against the Boot and Shoe Travellers League, with the victors to meet for the pennant.
In Baltimore Baltimore, the Brooklyns lead 7 to 6 over the Baltimore team before a disputed end of the sixth at St. Louis. The Metropolitans were awarded the win 7 to 6 over the Athletics after a protested ending.
George Bubear the English champion won the Saratoga Lake three mile race in twenty minutes defeating Wallace Ross who led at the start until a broken seat forced him to stop. Bubear closed the gap and finished ahead by about a length.
The second day of Cleveland Bicycle Club races lists winners across multiple events led by W. A. Rowe of Lynn Massachusetts in the one mile professional handicap. Notables include Byron Burroughs Cincinnati and W. E. Crist Washington for various titles and distances.
The Weekly Trade Review notes 151 US failures and 29 in Canada last week, total 180, versus 183 and 184 the prior weeks. It discusses drought and rainfall, crop damage, inflation from real estate booms, and shifts in Northwest and Southern markets, with declines in wool consumption and exports, and a labor dispute looming in Small River.
A manifesto signed by Henry L. Dawes George F Hoar John D Long and other prominent temperance advocates argues the Massachusetts Anti Saloon Republicans support constitutional prohibition despite party fractures. It credits the Republican party with enacting temperance measures yet warns against third party moves that would help pro liquor forces. The document urges backing temperance Republicans in caucuses conventions and legislative votes to secure practical reform.
Charles Morrison of 64 Hampden street fell from a staging at the Whittier Foundry in South Boston injuring his spine and taken to City Hospital. Mrs Emma Anderson and Mrs Mary E Denny of 590 Ninth street were struck by bricks from a chimney near 41 G street. they were taken home with injuries after a surgeon was summoned. Samuel R Barstow of 14 Pembroke street Chelsea fell from a fourth story at West Newton and Pembroke streets to the pavement, serious injuries. he was removed to City Hospital.
The municipal council of the Irish National Land League held a special meeting in Park Hall and voted to honor Hon. P. A. Collins with a reception and banquet on his return from Europe. They also proposed inviting General Collins to address Boston on Irish affairs, with Sunday Aug. 28 as a possible date. A coordination committee of named members was established to arrange the events.
The board appointed new police officers yesterday and assigned them to duty across divisions. Names include Levi W. Burr, John B. Rosatto, John R. Flynn, George E. White, George A. Tuttle, and Charles K. Hilton in Division 1, plus multiple officers in divisions 2 through 12.
Cambridge assessors set the tax rate at $16 per $1000, up $1 from last year. Property valuations are higher, but the rise reflects a loss of over $40,000 in liquor license revenue and higher state and county taxes.
Chief Nelson travels to Albany to bring back John Guiney who confessed robbing farmer William Flagg of 380 dollars. Flagg, unaware until a dispatch, learned his money was missing after examining his strong box.
Dominico Bartella was found dead from gas at 136 Bleecker Street New York. His wife and child were unconscious and may die. William A Moore was killed by a soda water generator explosion at Wessels and Gates drug store in Litchfield Connecticut. A West Concord New Hampshire boy sick with diphtheria died after receiving poison as medicine. Stoughton held a special town meeting about extending the fire system to Stoughton village and building a pumping station at Knowles Brook with an estimated cost of about 100000. Worcester saw Cornelius Minehan fall ill and Kate Mahoney arrested for drunkenness attempted hanging with a rope stopped by officers. John H Pray Sons & Co claim to hold the largest Oriental rug stock in the country.
A man visiting City Hall after digging near the Common fence reported finding a stone inscription reading Eliza Andrews daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Andrews. The death date is partially erased. Mayor O'Brien noted he vetoed the Boylston widening partly to avoid disturbing cemetery vaults.
The Land and Labor Club explored Henry George’s land theory last evening in Boston Hall. Speakers included Messrs Yarros Garrity Simpson White Splain and Szmetskiy. An anti poverty meeting is set for the Common at 6 o clock Sunday evening and a meeting in Maverick square Wednesday at 7 45 o clock.
Stock sale list from Kr L Day & Co Boston includes 20 Atlas Natl Bank shares 3 Fanuel Hall Natl Bank 5 Hingham Hull Downer Landing Steam Boat Co 3 Natl Bank of Commerce 2 Everett Natl Bank 10 Natl Exchange Bank 5 Mt Vernon Natl Bank 1 Blue Hill Natl Bank Milton 1 Lowell Mfg Co 25 Continental Mills 1 Conn Pass Rivers Rd ptd 1 Manchester Lawrence Rd 1 Boston Providence Rd 25 Washington Fire Insurance 6 Boston Gas Light 100 McKay Bigelow Heel Mach Asso 10 Boston Marine Ins Co 1000 New Eng Mort Sec Co 5s 1896 500 Eastern RR 1 mt 63s 1906 6 Cambridge Gas Light Co 30 Gt Falls Manuf Co 3 Hill Manuf Co 10 Northern Rad NH 12 Boston Cons Ry Co 1000 Des Moines Osceola Southern Rd 1 mt 7s defaulted Deposited under reorganization with American Loan & Trust Co say Poe series C 10 9 Middlesex Mills 2 Lepperell Mfg Co 2 Boston Providence Rd 20 Boston Cab Co 3 Appleton Mfg Co 6 Con Pass Rivers Rd pfd 1,0000 Chicago & Gt Western Ryuimt 5s guarantee by Wis Ctl Rd
Public health warning urges prevention against summer illnesses. Citing authorities, the piece advocates Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive alcohol aid, citing medical endorsements and warnings about impure whiskeys. It warns of yellow fever cases in Key West and cholera risk, urging pure remedies and cautions on bottled whiskeys.
No sales on Saturdays until further notice lists a long series of banks manufacturers and railroad stocks with dates and bond values including Natl Banks Globe Merchandises and several railroad companies. The notice implies a postponed or paused trading schedule with specific securities shown for sale or bid.
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