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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1889

Page

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Inquiry Into Harrison Letter Opening in Parliament

In London on August 15 the House of Commons questioned Home Secretary Matthews about opening mail to Charles Parnell or President Harrison’s letter to Dublin. The minister said no authorization existed and any opening would be without Home Office knowledge. An inquiry into Harrison’s letter is under way.

London House of Commons Sexton Home Secretary Matthews Post Office America Mr. Parnell President Harrison Dublin Harrison Home Office Taunt United States Boma Lower Congo Basin

The President Goes Home From Manchester Visit

President travels from Manchester to Concord amid light rain and a millyard drive by carriage. He tours canal yard operations, inspects exterior mill buildings, then boards a special train to Concord led by the legislative committee chaired by Senator John C. Pearson.

Manchester N. H Legislative Committee John C. Pearson Penacook Concord

Dr Carroll praised by Lynn wife on asthma cure

Mrs. R C Taylor of Lynn Massachusetts wife of J W Taylor Esa details her rapid recovery after treating with Dr Carroll at 175 Tremont Street Boston. She suffered asthma stomach troubles and catarrh for years before Dr Carroll's medicines and care restored her health enabling easier breathing, better sleep and renewed appetite. She urges others to seek his treatment and notes his long career and specialties in catarrh and lung diseases. The report adds biographical notes on Dr Carroll and his office hours and prior railroad service.

L J Evans House Tremont St Boston Carroll Pennsylvania Rrailroad

Granite State Legislature Acts on Boundary Compromise

The New Hampshire House rejected a bill repealing the 1885 insurance law and then approved the boundary line compromise with Massachusetts, agreed Aug 16 1888. It later passed a bill on railroad earnings misuse after reconsideration and adjourned the next day, with about 250 acts adopted including railroad, normal school, soldiers' home, and bank commissioners measures.

Granite State Concorp N. H New Hampshire Massachusetts Compromise Railroad Normal School Soldiers’ Home Bank Commissioners

Democrats of Virginia Nominate McKinney and Tyler

Virginia Democrats nominate Phil W. McKinney for Governor and J Hoge Tyler for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation at the state convention. R Taylor Scott named for Attorney General with a platform endorsing remonetization of silver and abolition of tobacco tax while stressing white supremacy.

State Democratic Committee Uen John S. Barbour Virginia Lee Democratic Party National Democratic Des Moines Hutchison Rovner Supreme Court Josiah Given Henry Sabin Clinton Spencer Smith Council Bluffs Harrison New York Republican State Committee Saratoga C. N. Bliss John N. Knaps Auburn

Sullivan on Trial for Prize Fight at Richburg

Purvis Mississippi August 15 John L Sullivan stood trial on a charge of engaging in a prize fight at Richburg pleading not guilty. Prosecution witnesses testified from train arrivals to sponge removal with Major W W Robinson noting Sullivan's eye while cross examination questioned ring shape and ground location. Jake Kilrain posted $1000 bail in Baltimore until Thursday through John Rooney as security.

Neville Robinson Sullivan Marion County Kilrain BaLtimore Jake_ Kilrain John Rooney

Prairie Fires Sweep Montana Prairies and Losses Reported

Prairies several miles north and southeast of Mies City Montana burned likely from a Sunday lightning strike. In Norwalk Connecticut a barn on Harbor Street owned by the Olmstead estate was burned by an incendiary with horses and wagons saved and losses around 1000 dollars insured. A kerosene lamp exploded in the attic of 21 Albany Street injuring Mary Donovan who was found intoxicated and nearly suffocated. the Bennetts heirs own the building with about 50 dollars in damage.

Mies Crry Mont Prairies Norwalk Conn Harbor Street 5. E. Olmstead Albany Street Mary Donovan Bennett

All Peabody Dogs Muzzled This Season

Peabody authorities order police to kill unmuzzled dogs found in public from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15. A rabid dog was shot yesterday after biting several other dogs in the town.

Heavy Electrical Storm Damages Asbury Park Area

A fierce electrical storm in Asbury Park New Jersey caused widespread damage. Lightning struck buildings, flooding closed streetcars and lights, Wesley Lake overflowed flooding Main Street stores, and a railroad sluiceway was clogged with debris. Water reached six feet in west-side homes as embankments were undermined and boats were swept away.

Asbury Park N.J Ocean Grove Wesley Lake Main Street

Mass Meeting Called by Weavers on Wage Demands

FALu River reports a call issued today for a mass meeting of weavers at the park at 5 p m Saturday. The gathering will discuss pushing the Board of Trade for an advance in wages.

Falu River Board of Trade

Shipping news drift lists arrivals and departures from Atlantic ports

A dated compilation shows ships at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and London with origins including Liverpool, Port Antonio Jamaica, Palermo, and Montreal. Vessels such as Marmion, Roman, and Britannic are noted along with routes to or from Baltimore, Le Havre, Suez, and Queens town. Several ships are marked as having proceeded from Southampton to New York or London, reflecting mid August and August 15 activity.

Boston River Ettrick Carthagena Latran Liverpool Joston British Empire London Marmion Port Antonio Jam Roman Baltimore Robert Harrowing Palermo New York Spain Evin Bengenland Antwerp City of Rome Philadelphia Bernard Southampton Trave Bremen Suez Alberta Iloilo Montreal Tralee Edwin Abergeldie Grecian Osmanili Quebec Havre Wave Lonon Donau Prawle Point Aller Hamburg Gellert Queenstown Britannic Hafis Atlantic Coast Halifax N. Ae Armouth Sone Ener Eastport Nort Field Portland Masa Nantucket Mass Block Island Tos Albany New York City Penn Washington City Norfolk Seewer Wilmington Jacksonville Fla States Montgomery New Orleans Adh Shreveport Port Smith Port Smith, ATK eeee Light. Galveston. Tex 66 8/ 6 eee wow eee 83 T Ohio Valley Tennessee Memphis Tenn Senor Knoxville Cincinnati Pittsburg Ceretaly Lake Region Rockliffe Can Saugeen Ave Jswexe Duluth Minn Upper Man Valley St. Paul Des Moines Missouri Villey Kansasity Dodge City Kan North Platte Neb Fort Sill Santa Fe N . Mex Vaso Tex

Late Ship News Delivers Wide Atlantic Arrivals and Departures

From New York Aug 14 report ships arrive and sail including steamers Herman Winter Boston Abbie S Walker Vinal Haven and Emersion Lottie Franconia and more with numerous destinations. Cleared vessels list includes Chateau Latte Oliver Bordeaux Llandaff City Gore Bristol Hugo Magica and others.

New York Herman Winter Boston Lily Windsor A. Heaton Abbie S. Walker Vinal Haven A. ¥. Emerson Lottie Franconia St. John N. Y Unicon H. F. Kimball Bath George W. Collins Chitford Sullivan Magellan F. T. Drisko Hillsboro N. B Davida Francis M. Loring Thomas Borden Roesland Obdam Rotterdam Willkommen Bremen Muammonie Hamburg the Queen Liverpool Crystal Leith Port Antonio Schroder Stettin Whitney Earse Orinoco Gorvin Hamilton Ber Manhattan Walker Cienfuefos Magdaline Meyer Barks Goshen Encorpodes Amsterdam Hattie M. Bangs Langs Buenos Ayres Arabia Hatfield Belfast Ire Ruby Alexander Pointe-a- Vive

Fetes mark second anniversary of Prince Ferdinand throne

Reports from Soria and Paris describe Prince Ferdinand greeted with enthusiasm during anniversary fetes. He praised Bulgaria's progress and noted Western admiration. Other items include extradition talk on Boulanger Rochefort and travel of Emperor Francis Joseph with Emperor William amid cheering crowds.

Soria Prince Ferdinand Ferdinand Bulgaria Paris General Boulanger Count Dillon Henri Rochefort Senate Court M. Waddington England London Matthews Maybrick Crete Chakir Pasna Maprio Christopher Columbus Bern Francis Joseph Berlin Ischl Leipsie Ile

Asbury Grove Meeting Notes Brighten Despite Threatening Weather

At Asbury Grove on Aug 15 crowds gathered in the tabernacle tent for a day of services and lectures led by ministers from Zion's Herald, Lawrence, Boston, Peabody, and Malden. Highlights included sermons on Behold I stand at the door and knock, the Resurrection of the Dead, and the Ungathered Harvest, with juvenile and dedicatory events in between. Tomorrow features an annual meeting and further preaching by Rev. Frederick Woods and Rev. Odell.

Asbury Grove Tabernacle Charles Parkhurst Zion's Herald Charles Hanaford Lawrence J. W. Hamilton D.D Boston W. P. Ray Peabody John W. P. Odell Malden Frederick Woods

Chautauqua Alumni Reunions Highlight Day

At Chautauqua New York on August 16 alumni reunions marked a festival day. Dr Gladden lectured on corporations as a social factor and moral influence while concerts drew thousands. Lectures by Mahaffy and Burrows accompanied by normal union events and an illuminated boat fleet capped the program.

Chautrauqua N. Y Chautauqua Women’s Christian Temperance Union Kellogg Memorial Hall H. Kelloge Washington Gladden Mahaffy Greece John Henry Burrows John Stuart Mill Chautauqua Normal Union Normal Hall J. W. Worden Philadelphia A. D. Dunning Boston J. L. Hurlburt Methodist Church Normal Union

Elixir of Death Ends Patient in Shamokin

George Robert, son of Mt. Carmel, suffered long from bowel inflammation and related illnesses. After doctors lost hope, Brown Sequard elixir was injected in the left chest and again in the arm. The patient improved briefly but died the next day.

Shamokin Penn George Robertson Mt. Carmel

Reunion of Maine Veterans Held at Hurricane Isle

The annual reunion of the Fourth Maine Regiment and Second Maine Battery convened at Hurricane Isle with large attendance. Officers were elected and a clam bake followed, featuring speeches by Colonel Elijah Walker of Somerville and General Tilson of Rockland.

Rockianp Fourth Maine Regiment Second Maine Battery Hurricane Isle Elijah Walker Somerville Tilson Rockland

Ontario Cricket Association Sets Sept. 16 For International Match

In Toronto on Aug. 15 the Ontario Cricket Association decided to ask the American Association to fix the international match around Sept. 16. The plan aims to stage the game after summer events and strengthen cross border cricket relations.

Toronto

Justice Field Targeted: Wife Accuses Him in Terry Killing

Stockon Cal Aug 15 A warrant for Justice Stephen J Field is issued after Mrs Sarah Althea Terry accuses him of complicity in the murder of her husband David S Terry at Lathrop. Sheriff Cunningham heads to San Francisco to seize Field as the coroner’s jury cites Nagle’s gunshot role. The narrative notes Field resumes duties under deputy protection and reflects on threats and security measures by federal authorities.

Justice Field Terry Senate Committee On Irrigation and Reclamation San Francisco StockTon Cal Stephen J. Field Sarah Althea Terry David S. Terry Lathrop Cunningham Marshal Nagle Sawyer PD. J. Brewer Kansas United States Franks Nagle United States Marshal’s Office Washington California Sam

Ex-President Cleveland Travels by Train and Steamer

Ex-President and Mrs. Cleveland departed Marion on the Old Colony pay car for Boston where the car joined the second steamboat train. They then took staterooms on the steamer Providence bound for New York. Crowds expected Harrison but cheered Cleveland as he left the car with his wife.

Cleveland Marion Old Colony Boston Providence New York Harrison Mr. Cleveland

Plan to Build a Maine Railroad to Open Timber Fields

Portsmouth August 15 report that Frank Jones plans an eighty mile railroad from Mattawamkeag to Presque Isle in northern Maine. The line would connect with Maine Central, open rich farming and timber regions, and attract a syndicate seeking land appreciation as access to New England markets improves. Maine Central is said to be interested.

Frank Jones Maine Portsmouth N. H Mattawamkeag Presque Isle Aroostook Valley Jones Aroostook New England Maine Central

A PICTURESQUE CAREER OF DAVID S TERRY IN CALIFORNIA

The article chronicles David S Terry from Kentucky lineage to Texas service under Sam Houston, his early law career, and rise on the California bench. It covers his 1856 clash with vigilantes, his opposition to mob justice, and his ties to Broderick era politics amid San Francisco’s corruption. It notes his stubbed neck wound to Hopkins, his arrest, and ongoing disputes with vigilante power.

David S. Terry California Erry Kentucky Mississippi Texas Sam” Houston Lone Star United States Army Bellen Jack Hay Texas Rangers City of Mexico Terry David C. Broderick Stockton Samuel Hardy Supreme Court of California Broderick San Francisco New York City Vigilantes S.A. Hopkins Reuben Maloney Maloney Hopkins Liberty Washington

Crosby Libel Suit: Judge Denies Pretrial Examination Request

New York Aug 15 Judge Ingraham refused Russell B Harrison’s bid to examine Colonel Schuyler Crosby before trial in a libel suit. Harrison sought details on Crosby’s finances residence business associates social life marriage status and any pending divorce, along with all allegations in the publication.

Ingraham Russell B. Harrison Colonel Crosby William Jones E. S. Butler & Co Philadelphia Short New York Supreme Court Schuyler Crosby Crosby

Weather forecast for New England and nearby areas

Forecast for Friday evening shows Maine with local showers then fair and warmer with westerly winds. Elsewhere in New England expect fair, slightly warmer conditions with northwesterly winds. Eastern New York will see fair skies and warmer temperatures in the north with stationary temperatures in the south and westerly winds.

Washington Maine New England New York

Blind Boy Run Over and Killed in Hopedale

Mit ForD August 15 An ox team accidentally ran over Samuel Andrews ten year old blind son of Frank L. Andrews of Hopedale. He died two hours after the incident.

Mit Ford Samuel Andrews Frank L. Andrews Hopedale

President Harrison Visits Concord in Formal State Welcome

President Harrison arrives in Concord NH amid orderly crowds and grand army escorts. He meets Governor Goodell and the legislature, receives greetings from senators and congressmen, then addresses the joint convention before touring the State House and Eagle Hotel for a formal luncheon with notable officials.

Concord N. H Humphrey Ayling Humanity Grand Army Main Street State House Manchester Council Chamber David H. Goodell H. W. Blair W. E. Chandler Alonzo Nute Orrin C. Moore J. H. Potter U.S.A 8. C Goodell Harrison New Hampshire D. Arthur Taggart Senate Upton Hall Government Building Eagle Hotel Blair and Chandler Nate and Moore J. N. Patterson the Treasury Gilman Marston Exeter Joseph H. Potter A. P. Blunt W. D. Cochran Nashua D. A. Taggart Goffstown Hiram Kt. Upton Harry Bingham Littleton

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