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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1887

Page

5

Pacific Slope cheers as Union Iron Works lands cruiser contract

Washington approves one cruiser built to Navy plans at Union Iron Works in San Francisco at $1,428,000 while Cramp & Sons lose bid. Union Iron Works praised by Irving M. Scott as California’s landmark recognition and a boost to Pacific coast industry.

Washington Sprcr Secretary of the Navy Union Iron Works San Francisco Department Hull and Machinery Hull Cramp & Sons Pacific Ocean Union Iron Works of Navy Department Pacific Congress Irving M. Scott California Pacific Slope Scott United States California Company John Roach Roach Robeson and Chandler

Mrs. Cleveland Greets Marion at Public Reception

Over a thousand residents, plus visitors from Mattapoissett New Bedford Wareham and nearby towns, attend a public reception for Mrs. Cleveland in Marion Aug 15. She greets guests kisses a baby and appears in pale blue attire as General Greely aids in introductions.

New Brproro Marion Cleveland Mrs. Cleveland Sarah Mrs. Olsom Mrs. Greely New Bedford Wareham

Mrs. Cleveland Receives Intimate Guests at Greely Residence

A grand, cheerful reception at General Greely's home drew intimate friends of Mrs. Cleveland. Carriages lined the street, from common wagons to elegant four in hand. Mrs. Cleveland spoke briefly to many guests and signaled she will avoid further public attentions during her stay.

General Greely

Bar Harbor Lifeful Summer Season Reaches Peak

Bar Harbor Me August celebrations surge with naval ships and social elites. North Atlantic squadron visits, Dolphin and Atlanta cruisers arrive, and a regatta week unfolds with yacht patrols, balls, and parades. Admiral Luce expresses approval as Bar Harbor gears for a busy yachting season.

Bar Harbor Sprcrau Green Mountain North Atlantic Squadron Rodick House Howard Conkling New York Howell Richmond St. Sauveur Dolphin Atlanta Whitney Luce Post Marblehead Susquehanna Joseph Stetson Varuna Wave Crest E. N. Dickerson New York Yacht Club Rives & Sturgis New York Club Messrs. Brunson and King St. John Halifax Flossie Iroquois Gitana Stranger Mossley Hall William B. Howard Chicago Association of Marine Engineers William F. Foist League Boston W. F. Draper Hopedale Mass George F. Hill Newton C. H. Colburn Judge Dewey Sorrento Canoe Club

Troublesome Utes Threaten Colorado Settlers

Denver reports a Glenwood Springs dispatch says Colorow’s band grows to about 120 warriors after a meeting with sixty rodeo men. Gov Adams ships arms to Glenwood and orders militia as Crook says Ute resistance could defy an army with rugged terrain and Mormon ties likely to aid them.

Denver Col Glenwood Springs Eddy White River Colorow Uintah Agency Utah Meeker Adams Glenwood Omaaha Neb Crook Department of the Platte

Edgerton Defends Civil Service Removals and Chicago Charges

Chicago reformer Commissioner Edgerton outlines that removal power under law remains unchanged by civil service reforms. He criticizes indefinite charges by the Chicago Civil Service League, defends classified service integrity, and notes no favoritism toward Democrats in exams. The report also covers Indian affairs, Burns and Whipple, Augusta Maine bids, and Atlantic & Pacific indemnity lands restoration.

Washrncton Sprcram Civil Service Commissioners Chicago Civil Service League Edgerton Philadelphia Chicago

Striking Weavers Demand Pay Raise at Augusta Mill

Two hundred weavers at Edwards company mill in Augusta Maine struck at 9 am seeking higher pay after the ten hour law cut pieceworker wages. The company says workers already earn more than peers in New England and will close the mill rather than grant the raise.

Avavsta Edwards Company New England Comany Massachusetts Rhode Island Augusta Maine

Irish Aristocracy and Minstrels at Theatres Tonight

Theatre listings show McNish Johnson and Slavin's minstrels Evening at 8 at the OBE Theatre. Boston concert acts Rice and Fagan's minstrels and a burlesque company perform. Provedade concert from Stoll Evening program at Howard venue.

Rey Tights OBE Theatre McNish, Johnson and Slavin Boston Otenet Rice Fagan Aten Howard Evenin Stoll McNish

Local Auction Schedule Includes Fruit and Stocks

Today listings show Fruit at 10 a m by Horatio Harris, then a 11 a m session on horses and carriages with Albert Howe & Co in Brighton, followed by 11 30 a m stocks with R L Day & Co and a 12 m stock session with Francis Henshaw & Co.

Horatio Harris Albert Howe & Co Brighton R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Marriages and deaths listed from city notices

In this city Aug. 14 at Rutland square Joseph Hi Defriez to Lucy A Locke. Edson to Emma Norman of Fitchburg. Kirk to Clara Griffith. Lynds to Christie McKenzie. Parkhurst to Georgiana Warren. Victor to Frances Kendall. Deaths include Bates, Buck, Burns, French, E Frank owe, Hunt, Lena Hunt, Mary F M Hunt, Kirmes, Annie Lomasney, Catherine Mason, Levina McIntosh, Richard J Murphy, Lizzie Olin, E R Seccomb, Mary Jane Shattuck, Mary E Stearns, Josephine Stetson, Mrs Sullivan, Abbie Tyler, Julia Welch, Elizabeth Whitney, Peter Wilson, Lutheria Wright.

Defriez Locke Rutland Square T. R. Lambert Joseph Hi. Defriez Lucy A. Locke Edson Norman Grace Church Temple Street William I. Haven Elijah Edson Emma Norman Fitchburg Kirk—Griffith Joseph M. Kirk Clara B. Griffith Lynds—Mckenzie Ang Lena Edward M. Hunt Hunt Newtonville Mary F. M William O. Hunt Kirmes Melrose Christopher Kirmes Lomasney Terrace Street Annie Maurice Lomasney Mason North Cambridge Catherine P. Mason McIntosh Levina M William H. McIntosh Murphy Richard J. Murphy Olin Roxbury Lizzie W William M. Olin St. James Street M. Seccomb West Newton E. R. Seccomb Shattuck Boston Highlands Mary Jane Moses C. Shattuck Stearns Mary E Philip P. Stearns Charlestown Mass Stetson Josephine R. Stetson Stillman W. Stetson Sullivan Gustin Street Boston Tyler Abbie M. H. Tyler Welch Salem Street Julia N. Welch Whitney Sherborn Elizabeth G. Whitney Moses Whitney, Jr Isaac Sanderson Wilson East Boston Peter F. Wilson Wright Dorchester Lutheria Wright

National Croquet Association Opens Sixth Annual Meeting

Norwich Conn Aug 15 The National Croquet Association opened its sixth annual meeting with 25 entrants this year up from 14. Players are divided into four divisions and the final games for four prize mallets worth 10 8 6 and 5 dollars will feature the top players. A special prize from W W Whitman of Troy N Y is awarded to the second best in the event. Play begins at 9 am Tuesday with five grounds lit by ten electric arc lights and matches run fourteen to seventeen hours daily.

Norwich Conn National

Phoenix Insurance Company under fire in Brooklyn

President Crowell defended the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn saying recent disclosures do not affect its standing. He accused state examiners of bias and cited $250000 advanced to farmers secured by negotiable notes that will be collectible this fall.

New York Pheonix Insurance Company Brooklyn Crowell Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Boston Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Henry F. Spencer State Street

No Flagman at Crossing Causes Fatal Injury in Laconia

The 6 o'clock Boston Concord Montreal train struck the Nelson wagon at the Catholic Church crossing in Laconia. Smith S. Nelson of Gilmanton, about 70, was fatally injured. the wagon wrecked but the horse unharmed. No flagman was present at the crossing.

Concord N. H Boston, Concord & Montreal Smith S. Nelson Catholic Church Laconia Nelson Gilmanton

Bank Robbers Foiled in Waterville Heist

At 2 o'clock this morning Officer Call surprised burglars attempting entry to the People's National Bank in Waterville Maine. The assailants returned fire and a lively fusillade ensued. A rear window was partially raised and the electric light circuit had been cut plunging streets into darkness.

Waterville Call People’s National Bank

Pray, Sons & Co Handles 600000 Yards of Mattings

Since January 1 1887 Messrs John H Pray Sons Co have handled over 15000 rolls or 600000 yards of China mattings.

Messrs John H. Pray

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