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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1872

Page

2

Metis Disaster Scenes Told From Survivor Accounts

Survivors describe a harrowing Metis wreck with women and men crying for help as night darkness and roaring waves hampered rescue. Lifebelts used, life-boats crowded, the vessel sank after forty minutes leaving a crowded hurricane deck, seven horses and cargo at the bottom. Four hours without hope, waves washing survivors toward shore five miles away, with the Moccasin cutter and many boats aiding in rescues.

Watch Hill United States Moccasin David Ritchie Stonington Boston Eliot Sanford New York City Thomas Fletcher Biddeford Sanford Mr Harris Hig Far West

Passenger recalls Metis wreck and five hours adrift

Brattleboro travel agent Elmer Mason describes surviving the Metis disaster after clinging to a cork mattress and spending about five hours in the water before being picked up by the cutter Moccasin. He details the frantic scramble for life preservers, the sinking of the schooner, and the terror on deck during the storm. Mason reached Boston chilled and weak, with his watch stopped at five.

Albert S. Gallup Edwin Turner Richard Davis John McAustin Providence Mather Dickens Dyerville Wm. Reed Boston Chas. M. Davis Ed. E. Arnold Greene Pawtucket William Kearn Philadelphia G. 8. Harris Burlington Iowa Horatio Braborn Edward Doane Edmund Davis Bow Watchman C.C. Adams Brooklyn John C. King Urban Baker Orrin S. Anthony H. A. Louisberg Shirley Village Mass John 8. Doane New York John McCall Elizabethport T. Baring Woonsocket Edward McGee New Jersey John Armstrong William H. Purdy Chief Cook J. W. McCrillis Charles A. Carpenter John Hogan England W. 8. Chase Abram Torrey Mattatuck G. W. Howard Rome Fred Feshbar Elmer Mason Brattleboro Daniel Logan Oliver J. H. Latham W. H. Baker H. Fernald U.S. C D.N. McLean Steward J. C. Kendall Milford Thos. Wilson Williamsport J. S. Bradley G. M. Luther Cranston Stephen Hanley Stanley Attleboro W. B. Appleby N. W. Palmer W. H. Robinson North Attleboro William Reed Reed J. Smith Eaton Frederick Garrard Adams Gorham Manufacturing Company Col. Gallup Stonington Conn Capt. Hall Cyrus Butler Capt. Burton Geo. Harrison New London Hall Burton Watch Hill R. J Neptune Line Ocean House Bristol R. L George B. Hall Providence and New York Steamship Company D. P. McBrien Larkin House Stonington, Conn Charles L. Burton Metis J. Wesley Smith Albany Argus Montauk Point Rhode Island Watch Hill Light House Watch Hills Hotel John Maustin Moccasin Providence Road Mason Creighton Post Newport Myr Sheridan Haseltine Watch Hill Shore Atlantic Fletcher Mra Howard Nash Larkin Larkin Hotel Water Hill

Murder at 664 West Lombard widens suspicions on nephew

In Baltimore, Mrs Amelia Wheat aged about seventy is found shot to death at No 664 West Lombard Street. Police say nephew Jease Uppercue, 22, is likely the killer, though neighbor witnesses and the betrothed admirer insist on his innocence. Neighbors report a scene of shock as details unfold and a planned wedding room shows signs of disturbance. The victim was known for charitable work and care for the young man.

Senator Trumbull Bangor Maine Banner Pinetree Trumbull Comercial Judgemball Baltimore American Weat Lombard Street Mount Street Amelia Wheat Wheat Jease Uppercue R. F. Berry Fulton Lombard Streets Uppercue Sergeant Handy Mr Uppercue Handy Upperelle Lepson Sergt Sandy West Lombard Street Fulton Street John P. Poe Uppercne Brying St. John’s College Heidelberg University Baltimore Aseen John P. Peesy Mackall Sutler Henrietta Marriott Apperene Jesse Young Uppercue Earhart Thomas Jesse Uppercue Baltimore County Anne Arundell County South Street Reid Iowa Heid Aire Wheat Europe Heidelberg Reen Powell Nitsuig Perses West End Milwaukeer The Daily News Doolittle Connaily Senate Connady Washington Rockland Dr Jewett North Haven

Sorry Sight A Jersey Turfman Death Tragedy In New Jersey

New York reports the death of Michael Sandford a Jersey turfman killed by his son Melville at the Waverley House Madison New Jersey. The son defending his mother amid domestic quarrel claims no premeditation. The incident follows years of alleged abuse by Sandford toward his wife. Also included are cotton market figures and notes on railroad frauds and a Times excursion for poor children to Boonton New Jersey.

Dawson Livingstone New York Michael Sandford Jersey Madison N. J Michael Melville Sandford M. J

Camp Douglas Under Arms Amid City Tension

Salt Lake Aug 30 The garrison at Camp Douglas stood to arms at the governor's request fearing a possible outbreak after police damaged two houses of ill fame yesterday. No disturbance has occurred yet. Liberal press denounces the vandal brutality in strong terms.

Salt Lake Camp Douglas Ism

Rockland Strong Democratic Rally Unfurls Ensign for Campaign

In Rockland Maine last night a spirited Democratic rally unfolded with a large national campaign flag bearing Democratic candidates. Gen Farnsworth of Illinois and Chas P Kimball of Portland gave speeches to a cheering audience at Farwell Ames Hall. Senator Wilson calls the German letter a forgery. The New York Liberals.

Maine Greeley Berowne Rockland Gen Farnsworth Chas. P. Kimball Wilson Farwell & Ames’s Ilinois Charles P. Kimpall Portland

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