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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
2
President Harrison visits Bath Iron Works area in Maine and New Hampshire. He tours Sewall shipyard, inspects vessels under construction, and greets workers and crowds aboard the steamer Winona and at Manchester reception sites. The journey includes a lunch hosted by Ex-Governor Cheney and handshakes with locals.
In Manchester New Hampshire August 14 a large crowd greeted President Harrison as his presidential train arrived. A 1500 to 2000 strong procession followed with numerous veterans clubs cadets and societies. Fireworks lit Kim Street and gas jets formed a star before ex Governor Cheney's home where Harrison met Mrs Cheney and Mrs Fish. He reviewed the procession and saluted the cheering crowds before departing into the residence grounds.
Report describes large crowds in Manchester and Lowell as President Harrison's party arrived. Firemen and rockets lit the sky during a public review while officials and citizens welcomed the visitors. An official programme outlined a river view and mill stoppages before Concord bound travel.
Jake Kilrain was seized at the Norfolk arrival and held at the central police station. Requisition papers go to Governor Lowry of Mississippi. Kilrain to be sent south with Captain Farnan and Sergeant Toner. Indictments filed against Sullivan and Fitzpatrick with Kilrain and seconds likely named. Kilrain nervous, wife crying, authorities silent as pursuit shifts to Mississippi courts.
A large bulletin calls for a flotilla assembly at headquarters landing at 10 am for a short cruise to Landing Bay. About fifteen sail canoes with paddlers set off led by the flagship, with the Toronto Club's Peterboro in tow, enjoying a three mile run to Halstead Bay and a scenic river arm before returning to camp where new friends from the States were met.
Christopher Carter, a horse thief with prior sentences in three states, was sentenced today in Forceupure to four years for the same offense.
Rochester Grand Circuit notes a lively program with Star Lily winning the 2:30 class and Globe taking the 2:22 heat. Gossip Jr. claims the free-for-all purse while Prince Regent dominates the 2:27 class and Jack wins the 2:20 class. Roy Wilkes and others compete as weather cools with several heats decided.
The Providence Boston path of Brown, Steese & Clarke's missing Gideon P. Brown prompts insolvency actions. Notices appear in Dedham court August 21. Riverside mills face multihundred-thousand losses. Mrs Brown remains silent. Houghston Peck Co assigns in Kansas City with $100,000 liabilities. Batcheller trustees report a planned inventory for Sept 1 and assets likely to cover about 50 cents on the dollar. Field & Co iron founders, surviving partner Charles H. Field, also made an assignment yesterday.
London and Saratoga racing notes report the ten great national breeders foal stakes at Redcar and Kempton with winners Chitabob and Wishing Gate taking top prizes. Saratoga summaries list results for six races including Sunlicht, Burnside, Ballyhoo and Harbor Lights with times and placements.
Naval orders list personnel moves aboard the Ranger, Wabash, Lancaster, Pensacola and Franklin including Surgeon A P Harvey, Surgeon Charles A Siegfred, Passed Assistant Surgeon P A Lovering, Boatswain John McLaughlin, Surgeon L K Baldwin, Assistant Surgeon C J Decker, Sailmaker Charles J E Munter, Sailmaker John C Herbert, and Passed Assistant Engineer Charles I Nagle with leave and waiting orders adjustments.
A petition will be presented to Governor Hill for the pardon of Charles A. Buddensiek the builder of frail flats who was sentenced in 1884 to ten years for manslaughter after a structure collapsed August Muller a former employee has gathered signatures from many geese men claiming the builder had a good reputation until his construction method was revealed and that he has suffered enough
Ottawa August 14 The Dominion government was notified that shipbuilder James D Leary of New York will soon construct a massive timber raft in British Columbia. The logs will be sourced near the coast and tied into a cigar shaped craft to be towed to San Francisco. Leary previously built the Joggins rafts with one lost between Nova Scotia and New York.
Fire destroyed the U S ordnance building at Sandy Hook after a lightning strike. All fine instruments within were burned, with only a few items saved. Across Jacksonville Florida and New York multiple fires caused significant losses, including a block known as Lavilla and the Warren Street fire at the Giles Lithographic Co. site.
The last executive session of five National League of Republican Clubs discussed a proposed convention plan. It envisions delegate excursions touring the South with Republican speakers, aiming to aid Southern Republicans. Foraker McKinley Woodford and others have consented to speak. The New York Tribune is named official organ. A special committee was formed to coordinate with the national committee sub committee to map political work.
In Orange on Aug 14 Charles Atwood was found unconscious in a barn after three masked men attacked him in the woods. His clothes were torn and his watch and money stolen. He claimed the assailants cut his hair and beard and wore masks, with authorities noting no clear external injuries. Warwick may offer a reward as investigation stalls.
The twenty fourth annual reunion of the Ninth Maine Veteran Association met in Brunswick on Aug 14 with seventy five members present. Officers elected were President E I Weyman Augusta vice president L L Carleton Winthrop secretary Hannibal Cras Norridgewock treasurer David E Coombs Brunswick and executive committee Adjutant James E Shepard Lawrence Colonel George B Dyer Boston Captain George W Brown Boston. The group saluted President Harrison in rain as he passed through on a special train then a town hall collage and speeches by prominent members.
Portramonts Dorpot New Hampshire August 14 The Elliot fete has been postponed to the first fair day due to unspecified reasons delaying the celebration with local residents awaiting new scheduling information
Boston business along the Charles River warns that closing navigation or widening bridges would devastate up to 50 million dollars in capital and 4 million dollars in yearly freight. Firms demand enforcement of existing 1830s and 1890s laws widening draws to 36 feet and oppose delays by Boston and Cambridge authorities.
The Malden Medical Society reports a $12000 cash gift from E. B. Converse and a four and a half acre Vista street land parcel for a new hospital. If built on a hill near the Medfield line, the facility may cost about $40000 and include wards for the poor and accident victims. The association plans lectures and entertainment to raise funds and will staff the hospital with free services for the poor and a physician on call at all times.
Patrick Bonner a 36 Sheaf Street teamster reported his home broken into last Saturday with 3000 dollars missing. Police detained six local boys ages 14 to 17 including Shay Doherty Shannon Dempsey and two Johns as suspects after seeing them near the scene. Bonner only noticed the loss yesterday evening and police anticipate further developments as the case unfolds.
The International Steamship Company announces extra round trips from Boston to St John direct for five Saturdays starting Aug 17. The Cumberland sails at 6 p.m. on Aug 17 24 31 Sept 7 and 14, reaching St John in about twenty two hours. Passengers gain rapid connections to Intercolonial trains and Bay of Fundy steamers, with one way and excursion tickets to all eastern points.
The South End Vacation School in the Wait schoolhouse on Shawmut avenue ends its six week session tomorrow morning. Students showcase sewing whittling hand sawing chair seating and flower and basket making. The committee invites all supporters to inspect the articles and view kindergarten and other room exercises.
Worcester, Aug. 14. Mrs. Lydia Cromb, eighty six, was killed this morning when she fell from a window. Authorities believe she leaned out to close a blind and toppled over after being startled by a loud thunderclap.
Cuautawalla New York August 14 special reports a denominational day at the Chautauqua assembly with prayer meetings from twelve denominations. Key gatherings by Presbyterians Methodists Congregationalists and Episcopalians. Presbyterians and Episcopalians plan substantial headquarters on grounds. Dr J A Warden of Philadelphia lectured today. George Riddle of Boston gave readings to a crowded audience. Tonight Professor Mahaffy spoke on the Greek and Roman civilizations with a Friday session to answer Irish question criticisms. A threatening letter from Buffalo Irish patriot John Joseph McBride was received regarding Mahaffy.
An enthusiastic New Haven Chamber of Commerce meeting endorsed New York as the proper site for the quadricentennial and world’s fair of 1892. Lieutenant Governor Merwin presided, with speeches by Sperry Lewis Sheldon Bennett and others. A resolution urged Governor Bulkeley to appoint an executive committee to lead the effort.
The second match in the annual court tennis tournament at the Casino featured Fiske Warren of Boston against Mr. Herbert of England. The bout lasted five sets with Warren prevailing 5-6, 6-3, 6-2, 5-6, 6-1 in Newport on August 14.
New Haven Conn Aug 14 At midnight the condition of Professor Elias Loomis was unchanged. He is very low and the physicians entertain only the slightest hope of an improvement.
A letter criticizes Boston assessors for masking tax increases by raising real estate valuations. It notes growth in a limited business district while depreciation of values occurs elsewhere, especially in the Back Bay, South and North Ends, East Boston, Charlestown, and Worcester. The writer blames poor municipal government for stagnation compared to other cities and cites census data showing slow population growth.
Reports describe a ghostly fireball hovering over an Indian grave by Oneida Lake. Residents recount a long tale of dreams guiding a man named Belknap to a supposed treasure, followed by a lightning flash and the apparition that has haunted the spot since.
The French exhibition will feature a massive international gymnastic meet at Vincennes with about 12 000 gymnasts from France and abroad. France will send 450 societies, Belgium 52, Switzerland 40, plus teams from Italy Denmark Holland Sweden Norway Luxembourg and others. The event promises an immense display of athletic prowess hosted under canvas.
At Cxurenco Illinois August 14 the Western Freight Association fended off easy resolutions as Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul backed down on a cattle rate issue. St Paul Kansas City rates for common cars faced rejection while Eagan pressed an appeal to set rates after ten days. Ishpeming surveyors map a parallel line from Chicago Northwestern toward Etanaba with potential Milwaukee North an option amid mine syndicate talks.
The Manhattan Elevated Railroad releases its quarterly statement for the period ending June 30 and presents nine months of the fiscal year results. Earnings for the nine months reached 6.5 percent, up from 5.9 percent year earlier. Also notes a shift from scrip to cash dividends by Louisville & Nashville holders and discusses stock dilution through scrip. Portsmouth and Dover railroad directors chosen include Frank Jones and others with Jones named president at a subsequent board meeting.
City Marshal John W. Hart reports 154 arrests in July the highest in a month. Principal offenses were drunkenness 153, assault 6, fighting 6, larceny 6, vagrants 3 and liquor law violations 3. Twenty eight lodgers housed. Property stolen 72, lost 135, found 115, complaints investigated about 226.
Sealed proposals for filling 200000 or 400000 cubic yards at Marine Park South Boston will be received by the Boston Park Commissioners at 87 Milk Street Boston until noon Friday August 50 1889. Bids must be on prescribed forms in words and figures signed with full name and address and accompanied by a $1000 certified check. Plans and specifications available after August 16 at City Engineer Office City Hall. The Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. Aug 6 1889.
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