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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1893

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Bonaparte Illness Report From Manchester Deemed Untrue

The Manchester bulletin of Jerome Bonaparte’s serious illness reaching Boston yesterday is proven untrue though some foundation exists. Bonaparte suffers jaundice and a worsening liver complaint but Dr. Curtis says not dangerous. The family plans at Pride’s Crossing may be unsettled though he remains under care.

Manchester Jerome Bonaparte Boston Bonaparte Pride’s Crossing Dr. Curtis Beverly Farms Mr. Bonaparte Charles G. Loring Pride’s Crossing Station

Missing Cambridgeport painter Horace Tucker found?

Horace Tucker of 223 Franklin Street Cambridgeport, a painter by trade, left for work last Thursday morning with no sign of return. His wife and friends are anxious, hoping he is delayed by business and will come home soon.

Horace Tucker Franklin Street Cambridgeport Tucker

Oak Island license dispute stirs Revere meeting

The Revere Selectmen revoked Oak Island license held by J J Sweeney for gambling and liquor violations. No License League argues breach while Sweeney’s side cites original no license understanding. Hearing drew many residents, with town sentiment split and officials still under advisement.

Selectmen Revere J. J. Sweeney Oak Island Board of Selectmen of Sweeney Benjamin B. Dewing A. B. Champlin Chelsea Dewing

Ladies' Night At Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club

The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club in South Boston hosted its annual ladies night and illumination event last evening. Decor featured flags bunting and Chinese lanterns as a band concert and dancing lit up the house and floats under the guidance of the regular house committee.

Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club South Boston

Tragedy at Turner's Pond Drowns Valley Child

Walter Kellas 13 son of James H Kellas drowned while bathing in Turner's Pond Norwich Conn. This afternoon. Bed nis after leg was recovered in fifteen minutes but he could not be resuscitated.

Norwich Conn Walter Kellas James H. Kellas Turner’s Pond

Along the Water Front at East Boston and Nearby Trades

A busy waterfront column reports the Curlew losing its smokestack after contact with a hawser at East Boston docks. It notes new Lynn to Boston steamship trips, a jacket found at sea, a serious fall at Simpson's dry dock, and repairs to a rudderless fruit steamer Bernard. Also covered are lost kittens from a Metropolitan fireboat crew, a five foot sea serpent like fish caught off Nova Scotia waters, and Abdon Keene’s swordfish haul with crew earnings.

Curlew Old Eastern Railroad East Boston Scythia Cunard Lynn & Boston Steamboat Company Newhall Lynn Carney’s Boston Reed Florence Highland Light Lowe Plymouth Hugh Livingston Hunnewell Place Simpson’s Dry Dock Livingston Bernard Port Antonio Jamaica Atlantic Works Metropolitan Wharf James B. Stetson William Wolfe Provinstown la Have Nova Scotia Abdon Keene Portland Sword

North Shore summer activity grows as visitors linger

The North Shore towns report hotel rooms filling fast as the season extends beyond usual. Illumination night, Labor Day crowds, and a Revere firemen parade reflect strong summer hospitality. A private Shirley Bijou masquerade entertained about seventy five couples while a moonlight Winthrop excursion replaced the sail.

North Shore Shirley Winthrop Young New Point ‘of Pines Winthrop Beach Crescent Beach Fire Department of Revere Shirley Bijou Lizzie Ireland J. W. Lester James Jevereux Maimie Learnard Eugene Ireland Joseph Devereux William Ireland Walter Brice Lu Mack Jennie Ireland Godey Knight Skippie Gardner Mabel Lester Minnie Ireland A. H. Miller Blanche Lubin Dan McFadden Page Louis Morse W. Libbie J. Devereux Samuel Bayley Winthrop Yacht Club George Close Cambridge Point of Pines Thayer Boston Revere Beach Iynn Road Short Beachy

Mills resume in Providence and New England towns

A large number of cotton mills and industrial plants in Providence and Pawtucket resume operations with full forces. Westerly mills also reopen. Stillman carriage works adds workers. British hosiery and worsted mills near Thornton to start. Quidnick manufacturing extends and doubles staff. Fall River mills vote wage cuts of 10 to 15 percent after a regional cotton industry review. Ten million dollars in gold arrives in New York from San Francisco and European banks. Some tanneries and small firms announce upcoming shutdowns due to tight money markets.

Providence Slater Cotton Mills Lorraine Mills Union Wadding Works Pawtucket Westerly Stillman Carriage Works Thornton Lawrence Belting Company Millville Perkins Horseshoe Diamond Machine Company Quidnick Manufacturing Company Quidnick Manville Fall River Boston New England Rounseville Rounesville New York San Francisco Campania la Burgogne Chase National Bank Bank of Scotland American Express Company Dominion Bank Toronto Speyer & Co Speyer Bros Arbuckle Bros London and Westminster Bank London Joint Stock Bank Hosier Wood & Co Sharp & Wilkins L. von Hoffmann & Co R. Raphael & Sons United Express Company Credit Lyonnais Wells, Fargo & Co Heidelbach, Ickelheimer & Co L. Allard & Co Ralli Bros Dedham John C. Lane Norwood Lyman Smith Sons Wilson Bros Lawrence Phillips & Reinhardt Percy H. Brundage Broome Street James J. Daly

Death by Own Action In Pawtucket

Henry Bodkin of Pawtucket hanged himself in his barn this morning. Despondency from illness is believed to have prompted the act.

Providence R.I Henry Bodkin Pawtucket

Senate passes silver bill amid heated party division

The bill cleared the House by a 239 to 110 vote after a third reading. The tally showed strong party lines with extensive roll calls and mixed support for amendments. The session noted weather and technical issues as wires down in Washington. Secretary Carlisle praised the Wilson bill and urged swift Senate action on the silver question.

Grossment Yeas Penn Berry Dem Bingham Rep Black Ill Blair N. H Boutelle Maine Brattan Brawley Ind Brickner Wis Brookshire Brosius Brown Indiana Bunn North Carolina Burrows Mich Num Cabiniss Cadmus N. J Cadwell Campbell Cochran N. Y Cogswell Mass Compton Conn Coombs Cooper Fla Cornish Cousins Covert Crain Tex Cummings Curtis Dalzell Daniels Davey Deforest Dingley Deliver Donovan Doolittle Wash Draper Dunn Dunphy Durborrow Edmunds English Erdman Everett Fellows Fielder Fitch Fletcher Minn Forman Funk Gardner Gear Lolwa Geary Cal Geissenhainer Gillett Goldzier Gorman Gresham Texas Grosvenor Ohio Grout Haines Hall Hammond InId Hare Harmer Harter Haugen

Mantle Seat Defeat in Senate After Table Motion

The Senate backed the motion to table the reconsideration of Mantle's Montana seat, with a 31 to 28 vote. Allen of Washington failed to win a seat by three votes. A judiciary committee bill to repeal the federal election law was reported by Mr Hill of New York, while the House bill repealing the Sherman Act reached the Senate and was sent to the finance committee.

Fee Voorhees Finance Committee Cockrell Missouri Treasury Yeas Lee-Mantle Senate Mantle Montana Mantle. Allen Washington Judiciary Committee Hill Dem New York

Seventeen Hours Struggle Ends for Grate L. Fears Crew

Gloucester reports losses from a week earlier hurricane. Grate L. Fears, wrecked at Herring Cove, survived after seventeen hours with pumps working while water rose. Skipper Louis Johnson, crew lashed to wheel, reached shore as ship neared sinking. Harry G. French lost crewman Charles Bushong. Lilia F. Norwood arrived without skipper Alfred Johnson injured on deck.

Gloucester Grate L. Fears Herring Cove N. S Brown’s Bank Louis Johnson Harry G. French Charles Bushong Bushong Lilia F. Norwood Alfred Johnson

Nineteenth Veterans Hold Salem Reunion and Elect Officers

About fifty members of the old Nineteenth Regiment met at Salem Willows for their annual reunion. Officers elected include President George T. Coppins and ten company vice presidents, with Colonel Henry A. Hale as at large. Lynnfield chosen as next reunion site. dinner featured several toasts from notable figures and veterans groups.

Salem Nineteenth Regiment Salem Willows George T. Coppins Amos Scannell T. A. S. Mitchell Russell Foster D. O. Barton H. K. Martin H. McFarlane Jackson Dawson A. F. Hitchings Albert Damon Frank Leach Henry A. Hale Charles A. Newhall Lynnfield Elsworth Our Country William Cogswell Commonwealth of Massachusetts J. G. B. Adams E. W. Hincks J. C. Chadwick Arthur Devereux Salem Light Infantry H. F. Staples Second Corps of Cadets John W. Hart William H. Nichols Phil H. Sheridan

Head of Immigration Visits Boston to Coordinate Canada US Intake

The Hon. Herman Stump, superintendent of immigration at Washington, traveled to Boston yesterday morning on his way to Canada. He aims to systematize immigration between the two nations and to curb arrivals for the moment due to economic uncertainty and a disappointing winter outlook affecting business and employment.

Herman Stump Washington Boston Canada United States

New England Farmer Moves to Devonshire Street

The New England Farmer, the oldest agricultural paper, has relocated from Merchants' Row to 20 Devonshire street as its business expands under Mr Whitaker.

New England Farmer Merchants’ Row Whitaker Devonshire Street

Young man suffers heat and hunger scare in Marlboro

At noon yesterday a 21 year old Marlboro native Alfred Teabo collapsed on Washington street near Northampton from heat and exhaustion after three days without food. He was taken to City Hospital semi conscious and later slept quietly, with doctors suggesting sunstroke linked to hunger is possible.

Washington Street Northampton City Hospital Boston Alfred Teabo Marlboro

Montgomerys Outing Gives Veterans A Day Of Leisure

The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association held its annual summer outing labeled ladies day. Members in full dress uniforms marched to Rowe's Wharf aboard the Governor Andrew with the First Regiment Band playing Montgomery's March. After docking at Downer Landing they wore fatigue coats for dancing and a huge clam bake at noon followed by more games. They returned to Boston by 6:30 for remarks from Colonel Doherty and Lt Manning amid thanks from the Tigers.

Yesteray Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association Pridges Washington Street Thomas F. Doherty Rowe's Wharf Andrew Downer Landing Regiment Carey City Hall Montgomery John H. Wiener Boston Doherty Deegan Manning Tigers Richard Murphy John Deegan M. B. McCafferty John H. Lanigan Timothy Daly

Funeral of N B Jackson Assistant Engineman of Engine 27

The funeral of Nathan B. Jackson assistant engineman of Engine 27 who died Friday night at Hamilton took place yesterday from his Charlestown home 24 Pearl street. Engine 27 members attended in a body with an escort of sixteen under District Chief C H W Pope. Delegations from Howard Lodge S O O F Prescott Lodge A O O W attended as Jackson was a member. Pallbearers included Joseph A Kelley Philip Shaw Fox and Charles Collins and two Howard Lodge members. Interment was at Woodlawn.

Nathan B. Jackson Engine 27 Hamilton Pearl Street Charlestown C. H. W. Pope Maldenbridge Howard Lodge Prescott Lodge

Birthday salute to Oliver Wendell Holmes at 84

Good morning messages mark Oliver Wendell Holmes’s 84th birthday with friends lining up for autographs. He opens his home for visitors curious about the nautilus gift and the one horse shay mention, celebrating aging gracefully.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Shay

Found Dead in South End Room Causes Call for Medical Examiner

Emma W. Spinney aged 40, homeless and friendless, was found dead last night in her room at 3 Groton Street South End. Dr. Fernald said death likely natural but urged Medical Examiner Draper be notified for examination at City Hospital morgue.

Emma W. Spinney Groton Street South End Fernald Draper City Hospital

Fatal Fall in South Boston Child Dies After Window Plunge

Two-year-old Charles Lyons of 280 Dorchester avenue visited a friend's home on B street, South Boston. Around 6 p.m. he fell from a third story window to the sidewalk, fracturing his skull. Dr. Watts arrived too late. the child died at 7 p.m.

Charles Lyons Dorchester Avenue B Street Boston Watts

Search for missing Charlestown man Robert Miller continues

Up to a late hour last night no tidings had been received of Robert Miller who went missing after a fishing trip from Charlestown. Harbor police are conducting a search without success and believe he may have drowned or be ashore on an island in the harbor.

Robert Miller Charlestown Miller

Trench Digging Accident In East Boston Claims Worker

Dennis McCarty a 57 year old city water department employee was digging a trench on London street East Boston when the sides caved in burying him to the neck. Fellow workers freed him and Dr Bragdon at General Hospital found internal injuries and a dislocated collarbone.

Dennis McCarty Border Street East Boston City Water Department London Street Bragdon General Hospital

Man Held on Bogus Orders Fraud Charge

William Berry aged 27 was arrested by Inspector Glidden on a charge of obtaining 10 dollars by false pretences. Prosecutors expect more charges totaling about 1500 dollars for bogus orders against city firms. He was a salesman for Joseph F Noera, a dry goods dealer.

William Berry Inspector Glidden Joseph F. Noera

Regular Cop Now Appointed in General Order 175

In general order No 175 issued by the Board of Police last night Reserve Officer William E Pratt of Division 3 was appointed a regular officer and assigned to the same station for duty.

Board of Police William E. Pratt

House Burglary Report Stolen Ten Dollar Theft

Cambridge resident Robert Boynton reports his home at 16 Broadway was entered Saturday afternoon. A bureau drawer contained ten dollars missing, prompting police inquiry and investigation at headquarters.

Robert Boynton Broadway Cambridge

Peabody Medical Institute Honored for Nervous Disorder Treatments

The Peabody Medical Institute near Boston marks thirty years of treating nervous disorders with highly trained physicians. Dr. William H. Parker receives the gold and jeweled medal from the National Medical Association on May 1, 1976, with resolutions praising his work The institution invites prospects to request a free prospectus and consult from 9 to 6 daily, Sundays 11 to 1.

Pear Tsefuness Poeenin Gesius Tifs Thettate W. HI. Parker National Medical Association Boston Press William H. Parker Peabody Medical Institute Bulfinch St Boston Masa Prospectus

4 BIG CYCLONE RAGING IN VIRGINIA HEADED FOR NEW ENGLAND

A violent storm, likened to a hurricane, is raging in Virginia and moving northeast toward New England. Winds reach up to 26 mph in Washington with heavy rain near the storm center in Virginia and North Carolina, while the cool dry wave expected to follow may reach New England by Wednesday. Telecommunication disruptions hindered reports from the South Atlantic coast as the storm roars through the Southeast and Mid Atlantic regions.

Virginia New England Boston Sandy Hook Caroline Lakes St. Lawrence Valley Mississippi Valley Washington, D. C South Carolina West Indies Observerver South Atlantic Philadelphia Washington Pennsylvania Middle Atlantic

M'BRION RUSSELL MOVE TO NEW INSURANCE BUILDING

O'Brien and Russell advance to 108 Water street in a two story Minnesota brick building with fifteen interconnected departments and electric lighting. They hold a special agency for the American Surety Company of New York which has a capital of two million dollars. Elmery Lord heads a general agency for the American Casualty Insurance and Security Company of Baltimore Maryland.

O’brien and Russell Central Street Water Street Messrs O’brien

Lumber accident injures two at Boston yard

James McFarland and Charles McDonald, employees of East Boston builder Alexander McLaren, were unloading lumber at the Boston & Maine yard when a pile fell on them. McFarland suffered multiple injuries to his right arm and leg, while McDonald sustained head, hand, and back injuries. They were treated by Drs. Beal and Clark and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

James McFarland Charles McDonald Alexander McLaren Boston Boston & Maine MecFarland McDonald

McLean and Atwood Wed in Chester District Ceremony

In McLean Atwood nuptials, James R. McLean and Lilian G. Atwood, both of the town, were married August 27 in Dorchester district by Reverend Co. S. Rogers.

McLean—Atwood Dorchester Rev. Co. S. Rogers James R. McLean Lilian G. Atwood

Obituaries from Weston to Natick dated Aug 27 28 29 30

Notices list deaths from Fiske Billings Ballard Clapp Close Dwelley Hale Hubbard Jillson McCarthy with ages and funeral details including Aug 30 service at Fiske home and Aug 31 Natick Methodist Church. Also mentions a Natick train schedule detail and friend invitations.

Close Cambridgeport Fannie M George Close Dwelley North Hanover Mary (Stockbridge John Dwelley Hale Minneapolis West Roxbury Clara Stillwell Franklin Do. Jillson McCarthy Natick J. J. McCarthy Charlestown Methodist Church M. ©. Whitney North Main Street

Funeral Designs and Cut Flowers Cut Prices

Funeral designs and cut flowers offered by J W Newman Florists with cut price deals. E change at 1 Pemberton Square highlights affordable arrangements for services and memorials.

J. W. Newman Florists’ Echange Pemberton Sq

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