Through the Rapids C D Graham Finishes Fourth Whirlpool Run
C D Graham completed his fourth Whirlpool Rapids run at 4 10 pm in Niagara Falls. His prior trips occurred in 1886 and 1887. He built a weighted barrel with sand and iron to test a design for going over Horseshoe Falls. The seven mile trip to Lewiston took 25 minutes. Graham emerged sore but elated, vowing to continue and attempt the falls again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
C. D
Graham
Kendall
Boston
Horseshoe Falls
Lewiston
Two Kentucky Environs See Fatal Shootings in One Day
In Kenton County near Independence a 58 year old farmer P T Beers fatally shot neighbor Levi Rice amid a long running roadway dispute. Beers wife and daughter were present as Rice attacked with a club and stone. Beers then rode to Independence for doctors, who arrived too late. In Winchester a 26 year old Henry Nichols case of delirium typhoid fever led to him shooting nurse Mrs A D Smith of Boston and firing at his father Stillman Nichols. the nurse died instantly and the patient was subdued with difficulty as doctors treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kenton County
P. T. Beers
Levi Rice
Beers
Rice
Winychester
Fred S. Nichols
Grove Street
A. D. Smith
Boston
Stillman Nichols
Cowdrey, Cobb, Nichols & Co
Haytien policy divide tested by colored envoys
The piece discusses U S diplomacy over Haiti amid factions in Port au Prince. It notes Secretary Blaine’s early friendliness to Hippolyte and opposition to Légitime. It suggests Minister Thompson and possible sanctions on colored envoys, with Admiral Gherardi seeking Douglass’s presence but likely withholding nomination. It mentions Galepa heading to Haiti and praise for French and English captains aligning with Admiral Gherardi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Haytien
Blaine
Hippolyte
Légitime
Gherardi
Douglass
State Department
Mr. Douglass
Hayti
United States
Haytien Republic
Port-au-Prince
Harrison
Navy
Commodore Walker
French Copper Speculation and Secrétan’s Market Gamble
Paris reports detail M. Secrétan and the Metal Society’s copper corner plan, the hidden Indian and brass idol demand, and the collapse after a 60 000 to 80 000 ton unseen supply. It covers Secrétan’s rise from cartridge maker to financier, the tin corner misstep, and the global reach of European and American copper interests.
Washington Matters Abridged Pension and Navy Trial Notes
Senator Manderson seeks a rigid medical board to verify his pension increase and insists on full proof of disability. Mrs. Cox recounts a Yellowstone guide story about a mule named Ben Harrison. Treasury bonds purchases show sizable savings, while Charleston trial reports stable speed, high boiler performance, and no overheating under forced draught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Manderson
Commissioner of Pensions
S. S. Cox
Yellowsstone
William Allen
William
Ben Harrison
Walker
Charleston
San Francisco
Commodore Benham
Trial Board
Idahoan Cabell Whitehead named assayer at Mint Bureau
Cabell Whitehead of Idaho is appointed assayer of the Mint Bureau, succeeding Dr. Torbell who left last spring. Whitehead, born in Virginia, studied at Lehigh University and New York School of Mines, and has recent Boise City mint experience. Also named were W. R. Compton of New York and J. Fred Meyer of Iowa as chiefs in the sixth auditor's division, and A. C. Anderson as assistant superintendent of life-saving station construction in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabell Whitehead
Idaho
Mint Bureau
Torbell
Whitehead
Lehigh University
New York School of Mines
Boise City
W. R. Compton
New York
J. Fred Meyer
Iowa
A.C. Anderson
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Copper panic and bank rescue in Paris 1859 collapse
The piece details a copper market collapse led by Secrétan and the Metal Society, with visible copper rising from 44 009 to 117 000 tons and 80 000 tons more stored in America. It describes the Comptoir d Escompte being bailed by the Bank of France and other banks, a liquidation of the Metal Society, and plans for joint sale of copper to stabilize prices, while noting consumer demand and future market expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston
London
Secrétan
America
Comptoir d’Escompte
Société Des Moéteaux
M. Dentert-Rochero
M. Secrétan
India
Millais
Angelus
Secrctan
France
Lavessiére
Société Des Métaux
United States
Metal Society
The
Europe
Secretan
Comptoir
Haute Bank
Bankers
New York
Bank_ of France
Bank of France
Calumet & Hecla
Tamarack
Clarence W, Barron
Salem Criminal Matters Highlight Boyle Verdict
In Salem on August 25 Judge Holden heard the Boyle case over an assault on Officer Carr. Cornelius Boyle was found guilty and fined 15 dollars with costs or two months in the House of Correction. A police field day followed with fourteen arrests from fifteen since yesterday morning including drunkenness disorderly conduct fighting and assault. Additional arrests included gambling charges against Henry Sweenow Harold Gagnon Frank Markee Albert Sinclair and Solomon St. Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Speciau.j
Baldy” Boyle
Holden
Cornelius Boyle
John J. Carr
Boyle
House of Correction
South Salem
Henry Sweenow
Harold Gagnon
Frank Markee
Albert Sinclair
Solomon St. Peter
Corner Stone Laid for St. Michael's Church in Hanson
The corner stone of the new St. Michael's Church was laid this afternoon by Archbishop Williams in Hanson. Father Carrier and Father Defons of Boston gave addresses. The church is expected to cost about $30,000 and attract a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
St. Michael’s Church
Archbishop Williams
Fathers Carrier
Defons
Boston
Working Boys Picnic at Beacon Park Features Rail Employee Cup
A Labor Day program at Beacon Park includes a valua ble silver cup offered by John Boyle O'Reilly for Boston & Albany and New York & New England railroad employee football teams. Events cover cycling, horse races, trotting, running events, weight throwing, and a tug-of-war plus hurling match. Amateurs compete in walks, jumps, sprints, hurdles, with medals and monetary prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
John Boyle O'Reilly
Boston & Albany
New York & New England
Boston
Shamrock
O'Reilly Hurling Ony
Northwestern Breeders' Association Trotting Meet Closes
Chicago reports the Northwestern Breeders' Association trotting meeting ends with no sensational events. Fred Arthur wins 2:17 in 2:25 class, Bessemer takes 2:1574 in 2:40, and Czarina wins 2:25. New York racing at Morris Park features Catalpa, Sorrento, El Ric Rey, Racel, Amazon, Syntax, and others with prevailing fast times. Saratoga reports fine weather, large crowd, and several winners including Leo H and Brown Princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcaco
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Fred Arthur
Bessemer
Czarina
New York
Morris Park
Catalpa
Britannic
Radiant
Sorrento
Castaway
Sunlight
el Ric Rey
Eberlee
Banquet
Firenzi
Hanover
Amazon
Knick Knack
Golden Horn
Syntax
Tattler
Letretia
Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Racing Park
Leo H
St. Luke
Honduras
Kitty
Kilrain to be released after bond signed soon
Purvis Mississippi Aug 25 State Agent Chiles arrived at 3 10 this morning with Jake Kilrain the pugilist at the depot Sheriff Cowart receipted for the prisoner and Kilrain will be released tomorrow after two citizens sign his 2000 bond He plans sparring exhibitions and hopes to meet Sullivan again weighing nearly 200 pounds Kilrain was welcomed with an ovation as he traveled south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilrain
Purvis
Miss
Chiles
Jake Kilrain
Sheriff Cowart
Jackson
Sullivan
Kilram
Miles Brothers Shoot William Miller in Brunswick Ambush
Kansas City August 25 A year after a fatal quarrel over Mrs. Miller James and Henry Miles shot and killed William Miller at Brunswick Missouri near Kansas City. The brothers had sworn revenge after Miller killed Joseph Miles during a dispute and Miller was acquitted. The Miles brothers have escaped after carrying out the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James
Henry Miles
William Miller
Brunswick
Joseph Miles
Miles
Deputy Marshal Arrested in Alabama Case
BreMingham Alabama August 25 W A Gamble appointed US deputy marshal ten days ago to be arrested on warrants by two men who accuse him of taking 20 dollars from each to quash indictments for violating internal revenue laws. He denies the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremingham
Ala
W. A. Gamble
United States
Fifty-Four Years Since First Methodists Camp Meeting
Carrace Crry Aug 25. Fifty four years ago yesterday a band of Methodists held the first camp meeting on the site of the present iron tabernacle. This morning eight of those attendees returned to mark the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrace Crry
Iron Tabernacle
Mrs Wood Injured After Carriage Fall in Haverhill
In Haverhill on Saturday evening Mrs Wood, wife of Elbridge Wood cashier of the First National Bank, wasSeriously injured when thrown from a carriage. She lay unconscious for hours and had not regained consciousness by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Drain Pipe Inquiry Haunts Boston Sewer Dept
Boston officials report significant unaccounted drain pipe bought and laid since 1887 under former superintendent Seth Perkins. Morton cites 6576 feet missing versus 238,314 feet accounted for, with pipes of many sizes valued up to 179 per foot. Mayor Hart backs impartial revision by outside experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Sewer Department
Seth Perkins
Boston
Thomas, N. Hart
Yeas
Charles Morton
Citizens’ Association
Thomas N. Hart
Citizens’ Association of Boston
H. L. Harding
C.E
Taverners' Charming Column Flows Through Markets and Ship News
The Boston Post presents a lively page blending taverners tales with market movements ship news and editorials. Bright literary reviews and dramatic criticisms appear amid finance notes and local commerce, offering a snapshot of city life and cultural currents.
Obituary notes Henri Shaw and several local figures
Henri Shaw, a longtime philanthropist, died in St. Louis yesterday morning. His $2.5 million estate will largely benefit the city and Episcopal charities. Also reported: Mrs. John Shepard died, leaving two children. Deacon Henry B. Stanton of Billerica and Lowell era. Philemon Bliss, ex Supreme Court judge and Missouri University dean, died in St Paul aged 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Shaw
St. Louis
Mr. Shaw
City of
John Shepard
Edward E. Hale
Henry B. Stanton
Billerica
Lowell
George S. Stanton
Boston
Albert Stanton
Philemon Bliss
Supreme Court of Missouri
Missouri University
St. Paul
Judge Bliss
Ohio
Congress
Dakota
Hollis liabilities exceed one million as creditors meet
A Boston meeting of George W. Hollis creditors, with Judge Asa French as assignee, outlines absolute liabilities of 687139.90 and contingent liabilities of 415842.75 totaling 1103032.65. Assets include Brighton and Wellesley real estate, cash, notes, and pledged stocks totaling about 443808.67. A committee led by James Case, Granville Fuller, and Charles E. Morrison was appointed for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hollis
Asa French
Brighton
Wellesley
James Case
National Bank of Redemption
Granville Fuller
National Market Bank
Charles E. Morrison
Fanewi Hall National Bank
John H. Piper
Boston
Carl Schwarze
Chicago
Ill
York
Waterbury
Joseph H. Valley
Ogdensburg
N. Y
J. H. Mahler Company
St. Paul
West
John L. McDonald
Western Casket Company of
Omaha
Neb
Exiled Kentaro Kaneko revisits Bar Harbor Maine
Excellency Kentaro Kaneko returns to Maine after thirteen years visiting Bar Harbor. He enjoys buckboard tours, calls on prominent locals, and a cordial welcome from Mrs. Richards, President Eliot, and Secretary Blaine. He departs for Boston aboard the Olivette, praising American institutions.
Arrivals at hotels and ships from Cephalonia list many names
The report catalogs guests at Parker, Youngs, Tremont, Vendome and other hotels plus arrivals from the steam ship Cephalonia. Included are numerous individuals and couples from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, and across the United States, with destinations such as Concord New Hampshire and Portland Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Robert G. Ingersoll
F. W. Rollins
Concord
N. H
E. W. Rollins
Denver
J. M. Hancox
New York
Charles Blasco
Havana
Cuba
F. S. Scovil
Brighton
Eng
C. Ballantine
Troy
Edwin ©. Drew
Portland
John B. Thayer, Jr
Thomas Robins
Philadelphia
Young’s
Albert J. Adams
C. M. Thatcher
M. L. van Horn
Sallie van Horn
W.H. Wilkinson
Annie Wilkinson
Binghamton
N. Y
Wilkinson
North Adams
H. H. Byram
Edwin A. Myers
Pittsburg
D. C. Robertson
St. John
Tremont
Joseph_ Grape
G. A. Hartman
Baltimore
Rockford
H. A. Wood
Dover
J. 8. McDaniel
Europe
Cephalonia
W. A. Chase
Montreal
H. T. Johnson
Indianapolis
E. B. Wood
Ottawa
Quincy
E. M. Dunbar and Family
Sioux City
E. M. Hyde
B. Parmelee
I. Hamilton
B. B. Brown
Erie
Penn
W.E. Wardridge
Washington
F. D. Urquhart
Newark
N. J
D. D. Cogswell
BR. R. Harding and Family
D. B. Shipman
Chicago
I._H. Borland
Bundy
N. W. King
M. J. Nicol
G. M. Neel
Rochester
Frank Harlow
Burbank
C. A
Fred V. Bradley
George H. Henderson
Robert R. Henderson
Cumberland
B. W. How
E. W. How
Brooklyn
I. R. Jesup
Brunswick
Charles R. Wise
C. E. Sovereign
Ill
M. L. Hopper
Hawaiian Islands
George Barre
W. White, Jr
Pittsboro
E. A. Burgess and
Montclair
Deaths Under Harvard Bridge Linked To Suicide
A young man about nineteen was found dead yesterday evening in the water under the Harvard bridge near the sewer. The body wore dark striped trousers a dark coat and red laced boots. Remains are at City Hospital morgue. Joseph Hyock aged twenty six of 126 West Eighth street South Boston fatally shot himself yesterday. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harvard Bridge
City Hospital
Joseph Hyock
West Eighth Street
South
Boston
Unrequited love ends in double tragedy in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis last night Edward Armann of Cincinnati killed Ber tha Elff, a local resident. He then attempted suicide by slitting his throat. Both were married with children, and the motive given was unrequited love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edward Armann
Cincinnati
Bertha Elff
Somerville Electric Light Co Expands with Dynamos and Engine
The Somerville Electric Light Company installs four fifty-light Thomson Houston dynamos and a 200 horse power compound condensing engine to meet rising demand. It has contracted with Somerville to light the city with 140 arc and 275 incandescent lights for three years at 20 000 per year. The Somerville School Board holds its monthly meeting this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Electric Light Company
Thomson-Houston
Somerville
Somerville School Board
Sunday Stabbing Affray Over Dog Dispute in Station 10
In the Station 10 district yesterday John Gorman, his dog, and Victor Wise argued. Wise killed the dog, Gorman struck Wise, and Wise stabbed Gorman in the hip. Wise was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorman
Gorman
Victor Wise
Station 10
Wise
Base Ball Saturday Boston Defeats Washington Easy
The Boston team beat the Washingtons as no runs were scored until the fourth. Boston pushed across five runs on walks, a Quinn single, Kelly and Nash doubles, and a Clarkson three-bagger. From then on Boston held the lead while Washington failed to respond. Final score shows Boston ahead 8 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Quinn
Kelly
Nash
John Clarkson
Bostons
Bostone
Wawccees
Washingtons
Sunday Ball Players Fined for Hamilton Game
Cincinnati and Brooklyns game in Hamilton was halted in the fourth inning as about 5000 spectators watched police arrest players from both teams. The mayor opened court and fined each player $8 36, paid by Cincinnati. Final score stood four to two for Brooklyn as players and excursionists returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyns
Hamilton
Cincinnatis
Brooklyn
Scores From Multiple City Matchups
In Chicago Pittsburgh games the Chicagos lost 6 to 2. Indianapolis defeated the Clevelands 7 to 6. New Yorks topped Philadelphias 10 to 8 in the first and 8 to 3 in the second. Newark beat Worcester 4 to 3. Hartfords won 9 to 2 over Lowells. Norwalks beat New Havens 4 to 2. Cincinnatis defeated Brooklyns 6 to 4. Louisvilles routed at Louisville 7 to 16. St Louis beat Baltimores 7 to 4. Kansas Citys edged Athletics 10 to ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Chicagos
Indianapolis
Clevelands
Indianapols
New York
New Yorks
Philadelphias
Newark
Worcesters
Newarks
Hartford
Hartfords
Lowells
Norwalk
Norwalks
New Havens
Cincinnati
Brooklyns
Cincinnatis
Louisville
Columbus
Louisvilles
St. Louis
Baltimores
Kansas City—Athletics
Kansas Citys
Books Received This Week In New York and Boston
A list of fresh titles from major publishers including Lord Dunmersey by Leander Richardson at John Delay and Miss Shafto by W E Norris from Leisure Moment Series Henry Holt. Also present are Sant Ilario by F Marion Crawford, Our Town dedication to Y M C E, Father Damien by Edward Clifford, A Crooked Path by Mrs Alexander, and works by Lyman Abbott Shakespeare edited by Irving and Marshal. Publishers include Macmillan Welford D Lothrop Harper Cassell Lippincott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Dunmersey
Leander Richardson
New York
John Delay
Miss Shafto
W.E. Norris
Leisure Moment Series
Henry Holt
Lyman Abbott
Fords, Howard & Hulbert
William Shakespeare
Henry Irving
Frank A. Marshal
Gordon Browne
Scribner & Welford
Elizabeth Stoddart
Cassell & Co
Margaret Malivhant
Comyns Carr
Harper & Bros
Josephine W. Bates
Philadelphia
J. B. Lippincott Company
M. E. W. Sherwood
Boston
D. Lothrop Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. D. Graham
Washington Matters
Senator Manderson
Tanner
United States Pension Agent
Treasury Department
Salem Criminal Matters
the Rage Tracks
Post
Fearless Editorals
Johnson
Norwich
Conn
G. W. Johnson
Germond
Jacobus
Bishop
Greenslit
Baldwin
Danbury
Apgar
Trenton
N.J
Spaulding
Townsend Harbor
Ereee
Aaeest Gerimond
Anon Ee Sae Bryant
Northampton
Oee Smith
Providence
Weed Johnson
Phiadelphia
Davenport
McEwen
Gloversville
Frisbee
Anew Holley
Adamson
Philadelphiee
Andrew
Larrett
Marsh
Weer Young
E. Fay
Springfield
Ize
Tion
N F
A. G. Shipman
W. Johnson
General Harlan
C. Hull Botsford
Harles Acobus
New Brunswick
Waimbola
Staten Island
EIS
Kentaro Kaneko
Ear Harbor
Maine
Kaneko
Bar Harbor
William B. Richards
Frank Peabody
Charles J. Morrill
Ogden Point
Vanderbilt
Richards
Malvern
President Eliot
Northeast Harbor
Mossley Hall
Howard
Japan
Eererene Eae Ee
Eeeeeare
Seeeerve Ee
Wee
Avin Evi Cee
Pittsburgs
Teweare
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