Astonishing naval tale of two American admirals
A Boston dated Times story recounts alleged insubordination and rank affronts between Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi commanding the North Atlantic fleet and Acting Rear Admiral John G. Walker of the squadron of evolution at Port au Prince. Walker ordered ships to anchor while Gherardi’s fleet held station, prompting a tense exchange culminating in Walker’s personal dispatch aboard the Philadelphia and a formal confrontation reflecting long standing naval loyalties and authority.
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Admiral Gherardi Corrects Acting Rear Admiral Walker at Port au Prince
In Port au Prince the two fleets clash over reporting aboard and obeying flagship orders. Admiral Gherardi presses Acting Rear Admiral Walker to present cruising orders and anchor only with permission, ending with Walker's stay of thirty six hours at anchor. A full official account is sent to the United States.
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Demand for Investigation Over Dismissal at New York Custom House
Thomas I Harris of Brooklyn, fired from the New York Custom House, protests his renewal denial to the U S Civil Service Commissioners. Chief Examiner Webster says no civil service violation is shown and cannot review appointing power removals. Harris appeals to President Harrison, urging a full investigation by disinterested officials and a reinstatement decision.
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No Trespass on Bakers Island Court Finds No Trespass
Saptem Aug 23 Special to the Post Last Friday the District Court room was crowded as the Baker’s Island trespass case was decided Bevin’s was discharged there was no evidence of trespass It is understood a new action will be begun in the Superior tide but by then the season will be closed
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Sanderson Academy Dinner Set for August 27
Ashfield August 23 The annual Sanderson Academy dinner will be held on the afternoon of August 27. Speakers include Professor C E Morton George William Curtis Edward Atkinson the Rev Robert Collyer Dr Stanley Halli and the Rev J W Chadwick.
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New Boston Harbor Garbage Plan Uses Seven Dumping Stations
Superintendent Carter outlines a harbor dumping scheme placing seven stations from two to six miles offshore to adjust for wind and currents. Each station is fixed by a charted apex near Boston Light, guiding scow dumping to minimize beach washes while lowering towing costs compared with past practice.
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Dr. George H. Lyman Obituary in London
Dr. George Hinckley Lyman, longtime prominent physician of this city, died in London at 75. A Northampton native, he served in the Civil War as surgeon and brigade surgeon with the rank of major, later medical inspector with lieutenant colonel rank, and helped found the Massachusetts State Medical Bureau. He wrote on army life, remained active with the Loyal Legion, and left two sons and a daughter married to Dr. J. Chadwick.
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The Duke of Cleveland Dies in London
The fourth Duke of Cleveland, Harry George Powlett born April 19 1803 and educated at Oxford, died in London. He served as Liberal MP 1841 1864, inherited the dukedom in 1864, and changed his surname to Powlett. He left no heir. the ducal line is extinct though the Barony of Barnard survives. His death vacates a Garter place.
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Obits for Fleischman Jenkins Williams Woodward death notices
Israel Fleischman lessee of Walnut Street Theatre and Park Theatre Philadelphia died at his home from Brights disease aged 62. Edward F Jenkins Baltimore businessman died at his Long Green home aged 74. Judge Elias H Williams Iowa aged 72 died at Grand Meadow Township near Pottsville leaving a wife and four children. Captain Thomas Woodward formerly of Birmingham England died in Concord New Hampshire aged 67, long connected with the British marine and merchant service.
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Brother shoots sister at christening in Chicago
In Chicago on August 27, Mrs Amelia Behrwald was fatally shot by her brother Albert Zinkie during her child’s christening. The husband was the intended target after a drunken quarrel. Mrs Behrwald intervened and was killed. Zinkie and Keoth were arrested.
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Cunard Steamer Aurania Reaches Queenstown After Radio Meet
The Cunard Line steamer Aurania from New York to Liverpool arrived at 5:47 am at Queenstown. She reports meeting the North German Lloyd steamer Eider from New York for Bremen on Aug 21 in 60 north 26 west. The Eider’s machinery was disabled and she was repairing, declining assistance and hoping to proceed in 8 or 10 hours.
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Through Logs to Water Supply in Old Boston
City Engineer Jackson shows a hollow log pipe from Roxbury circa 1840, describing wooden piping as the early water system of Boston and New England. He notes logs eighteen inches in diameter bored to four inches, saturated with water, lasting centuries, and used in rural areas where low pressure and no metal pipes were affordable.
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Marriages in City Report Goodrow Williams and More
Marriages listed in the city include Joseph Goodrow and Sarah Williams wed by Rev. C. L. Younkin. John A. Stewart and Flora A Campbell tied by Rev. John Hood. Alexander Johnston weds Marion Miller in Falkirk with details from Rev. O. K. Miller.
Obituary notices from 19th to 25th inst. in various towns
Notices list several obituaries and death notices including Dr George Hinckley Lyman of Boston at London England on the 19th inst Mrs Hartwell Bigelow 89 from Concord Aug 22 Mary E Williams wife of Isaiah Williams 40 in this city 19th inst Captain Crone US Army Lexington 22d inst Mrs William Makant 58 Belmont street 51 years 6 months Mrs E A Manning 78 in South Boston Aug 22 Leone 8 Stanton Winchester 21st inst Mrs Estasia Stanton Dorchester Aug 21-23 Funeral for Mrs E T Bailey Aug 23 at 1 30 pm Harbor View and Spring Garden streets burial private Plymouth papers please copy.
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