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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1895

Page

8

Tried Bunco Young Balch Would Not Work Steadily

The report notes Young Balch attempted bunco but could not maintain steady performance throughout the game.

Balch

A P A Faction Threatens Omaha City Police Clash

The A P A police commission demands surrender of city property and claims authority under new law to appoint a rival force. No reply has been given and clashes seem likely. Fifteen patrolmen serve on streets while others guard police HQ and City Hall amid tense preparations.

Omaha Neb A. P. A. Police Commission Police Commission

Lily Carney Apologizes in Court Before Sentencing

In Municipal Court Judge Burke admonished Lily Carney and allowed her to apologize for abuse toward Mrs. Tuttle. Carney, charged with drunkenness, was sentenced to six months in the House of Industry after withdrawing an appeal.

House of Industry

Great Out Sale Slashes Men and Boys Clothing

Chas. Green & Co. announces a manufacturing sale cutting prices to near cost as fall stock requires space. They claim a 33 1 3 percent average reduction from already low prices with remaining outing shirts priced at 48 and 67 cents. Washington Street store locations 601 to 607.

Ati Chas. Green & Co Ng Clothiers Washington St

Grand jury to probe Lillian Low death in Fort Washington case

New York officials to review new evidence from James Low Jr. about the death of Lillian Low found near Fort Washington Avenue and 201st Street. Powder marks and a possible bullet hole on clothing prompt a renewed investigation, with exhumation possible and detectives assigned.

New York Lillian Low Fort Washington Avenue Two Hundred and First Street James Low, Jr O’meagher Low Lillian Eton Woodlawn O’brien

Indignant Father Reverses Elopement Plan After Secret Marriage

In Caldwell New Jersey, Philip Reeves learns his daughter May eloped with bartender Robert Herns in Brooklyn. Son Robert Reeves then marries Matilda Ahrens, but the elder Reeves orders them from his home before forgiving them. The missing daughter has not been traced.

Montclair N. J Philip Reeves Roseland Road Caldwell Robert R. Reeves May Reeves Reeves New York May Brooklyn Robert Herns Robert Caldwell House Matilda Ahrens

American music hall artist accused of theft in London

A tall American woman known as Mabel Stanley alias McLean Millett Vaughan was remanded at Bow Street charged with stealing 587 pounds of jewelry from Mrs Gibbons in London. Arrested on the steamship Etruria at Liverpool, she claimed the theft was revenge and all jewels were recovered.

London Mabel Stanley McLean Millett Vaughan Bow Street Gibbons Liverpool New York

Massacres in China Move U S to Send Consul

The United States plans a separate inquiry by a consul into the Kucheng massacre in China with possible joint action with Britain. The Marblehead is redirected to Mersina to protect Americans atTarsus, while a British American commission investigates in Foo Chow Kucheng.

Washington United States Kucheng China Denby Hartford Dover N. H Carpenter London Pall Mall Gazette Shanghai Foo Chow Marblehead Tilbury Navy Department Kirkland Tarsus Asia Minor O'Neil Gravesend Mersina

Savanna Burned in Cuban Fighting After Siege

A passenger aboard the Norwegian steamer Alfred Du mois reported Savanna, an eastern Cuba town of 8000, was attacked July 21–23 by Cuban patriots. They drove Spanish forces from three forts and burned the town, with losses around 200000 dollars and few deaths. Refugees were evacuated as reinforcements moved toward the beleaguered garrison.

Savanna Cuba Alfred Dumois Yumuri Baracoa Ybarra Spain

West New York saloon scuffle ends in horsewhipping

Mrs Diehl, wife of saloon keeper Fred Diehl, lashed Fred Hillis amid a dispute at Diehl's Bull's Ferry road saloon. Hillis, who called himself a Philadelphia lawyer and claimed to be Dr Parkhurst’s agent, was fined $2 after earlier arrest. The confrontation escalated Sunday afternoon with Diehl deterring Hillis from further provocation.

New York

Old Point Comfort Elopement Ends in Washington Wedding

Samuel H. Gresham of Norfolk and Miss Sarah Kobbe daughter of Captain William Kobbe eloped from Old Point Comfort on Sunday and were wed in Washington at the Hotel Oxford by Dr. Levi H. Yorke. They plan a Chicago trip before returning home. Captain Kobbe reportedly vetoed the match. The couple had long been engaged and the bride is described as 21 with a tall figure.

Washington Samuel H. Gresham Norfolk Sarah Kobbe William A. Kobbe Third United States Artillery Old Point Comfort Oxford Kobbe Mr. Gresham Miss Kobbe Chicago Battery M Third Artillery Department of Military Science United States Artillery School Fortress Monroe Gresham

Elopement rumor rocks Malden Maplewood area

The Malden incident centers on Mrs. Herbert W. Downey and Charles W. Adams with Downey claiming Mrs. Downey eloped to St John New Brunswick with Adams absent. Mrs Adams denies Adams accompanies her husband and states she knows his whereabouts.

Malden Herbert W. Downey Charles W. Adams Maplewood Downey Boston St. John N. B Harvey Albert County Adams Charlie’ Adams Fire Department Post

Sergeant Gilbert III Faces Eye Condition With Possible Loss

Aug 13 Winthrop. Sergeant Gilbert of the Ambulance Corps MV M has been suffering from a mysterious eye affliction. Dr Daly and a panel of physicians will meet at Albany Cottage Great Head tomorrow evening to decide whether he may lose one or both eyeballs while he remains able to move about with difficulty.

Winthrop Gilbert Ambulance Corps Daly Albany Cottage Great Head

Knighted complaint against Officer Blaze over badge incident

John Cushing of Bunker Hill Furniture accuses Officer Blaze of rough treatment at Police Station 1 over a Knights Templar badge. He was detained searched and his watch charm taken then returned without explanation. He will seek formal charges and General Martin's review with Knights of Columbus backing.

John Cushing Bunker Hill Furniture Company Blaze Board of Commissioners Cushing Knights of Columbus Knights Templar Mr. Cushing Martin Department

American engineer killed in ambush near Champotán

Thomas B. White, an American civil engineer, was assassinated yesterday on a travelled highway near Champotán Mexico. The killer fired from an ambush and left no clear motive or known enemies. Citizens are roused by the crime and investigation begins.

Champotan Mexico Thomas B. White

Irish American Club Gloucester Excursion Set

The Irish American Club will hold its annual excursion to Gloucester next Sunday August 18. The steamer departs from Central wharf at 9 o clock with free onboard refreshments. A dinner at Gloucester will follow and tickets cost 2 covering both fares and the meal.

Gloucester Central Wharf

Turkish envoy Demetrius Kallias Bey weds Mrs Barnum at Bridgeport

Demetrius Kallias Bey and his bride Mrs P T Barnum arrived in Bridgeport with Faure Timoni of the French embassy. They visited Mariana and then he ordered a large ammunition shipment for the Turkish government from Union Metallic Cartridge Company. He inspected the factory machinery under the Sultan's orders.

Bridgeport Conn Demetrius Kallias Bey P. T. Barnum Faure Timoni

Cuban Captain General Campos Resigns in Cuba Crisis

A Havana dated letter received in New York says General Campos has resigned as captain-general of Cuba. The note suggests he urges Spain to grant Cuba self-government. Madrid ministers hold secret conferences after his telegrams and may reveal startling plans soon. Campos reportedly will travel to Spain to report to the queen and court.

New York Havana Campos Cuba Island of Madrid General Campos Spain

Cabinet to pay Mora claim in lump sum September

Madrid ministers decided to settle the Mora claim with a lump sum payment in September, without interest, at a cabinet meeting.

Mora Madrid

Visitors allowed at Bunker Hill on Sundays

A Post reader asks if visitors may ascend Bunker Hill monument on Sundays. Charlestown police say the monument is open Sundays, after years of weekly closure on that day.

Bunker Hill Monument

Electrically Heated Cars to Warm Boston Streetcars

West End Street Railway contracts American Electric Heating to place heaters in 70 box cars. Last winter over 100 cars were heated and with the new order nearly all 180 cars operated by West End will be winter ready, reducing rider cold on Boston streets.

Boston West End Street Railway Company American Electric Heating Company West End Company Chicago Chicago Commandery G. B. Swift Windy City Frank A. Winter Drainage Board Allan C. Durborow, Jr Congress Charles W. Woodman G. E B. White Richard S. Tuthill Superior Court Melville E. Stone The Chicago Daily News John McLauren Board of Education George Edmanson Board of County Commissioners Charles Kern John A. Roche Philip Kuof Philips Maas Daniel A. Campbell West Chicago

Quarantine Order Shifts Disinfection for Infected Vessels

Acting Secretary Curtis told customs collectors at Nantucket Bristol New Bedford and Newport that ships arriving at Nantucket needing disinfection must be sent to another port. The order follows Dr. H W Austin of the Marine Hospital service report that Nantucket quarantine lacks necessary facilities for disinfection.

Washington Curtis Nantucket Bristol New Bedford Newport H. W. Austin Marine Hospital Service

Man Who Aimed at Family Kills Himself in Pittsburgh

Charles Beach tried to murder Mrs. Shoenberger and her son at Hatfield street, Lawrenceville, then shot himself. He died from the self inflicted wound. The motive remains unknown.

Pittsburg Penn Charles Beach

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