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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1891

Page

8

Gold God of Modern Society Sermon by Rev Banks

The Rev Dr Louis Banks concluded his sermon series on the Bos ton poor in St John’s M E Church with a talk on the Gold God of Modern Society. He denounced worship of money and urged reform of labor and capital, urging Christianity to intervene. The message argued wealth exploits the poor and that a hopeful future rests on moral faith and social justice.

Louis Banks Boston St. John’s M. E. Church Howard Crosby Mr. Howells Farmers’ Alliance Hamlin Garland Jesus Christ Jesus George McDonald Satan

Quarrel Ends in stabbing on North Beacon Street

Michael Mead, 85, was found unconscious on North Beacon Street Brighton with facial wounds and part of his left ear missing. He alleged a quarrel with Patrick Yagney who was soon arrested at 1383 North Beacon Street on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge. Mead was hospitalized but not deemed in immediate danger.

Michael Mqe North Beacon Street Brighton Division 14 Ciy Hospital Mead Patrick Yagney Yagney Station 14 Jjares

Man Dies After Fall From Window on West Second Street

Police report a man, John Cogie, fell from an open second-story window in front of 77 West Second Street on Sunday morning. He was found unconscious on the sidewalk, taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull, and died about 2 36 yesterday afternoon.

Division 6 West Second Street No. 77 Grinli John Cogie Jeannie

Ash Street Mystery Ends With Decomposed Body Found

Police traced a foul odor to No. 13 Ash Street where a burned room hid the decomposed body of Annie Louise Dalton, 36 to 40, identified by her mother who rented the room for storage. The death, likely from natural causes, left the body in a filthy room. an autopsy was planned at City Hospital morgue.

13 Ash Street No. 13 Division 4 Bowler Annie Louise Dalton Annie Stedman City Hospital Cottage City

Weather Outlook Northern and Southern New England Clouds Rain

The forecast shows cloudy conditions with light rain in northern New England and continued cold, cloudy weather in the south, with easterly winds. Thursday projects fair and slightly warmer weather. Nearly statewide, a rain barometer rise and variable winds are noted, with heat centers in Montana and frost in Western New York.

New England Gulf of St Lawrence Minnesota Montana Nantucket Florida Detroit Lake Middle States Buffalo New York Block Island Portland Boston Washington

Woman found dead by hanging in police cell

Ellen Carroll a 50 year old woman was arrested for disturbing the peace while intoxicated in Brookline. She was placed in a women’s room and later transferred to a cell. About five o’clock guards found she had used her apron as a noose on a door bar and she appeared lifeless. Dr. H Lincoln Chase attended and she recovered, returned to her cell.

Ellen Carroll Brookline H. Lincoln Chase

Corner stone laid for St. Augustine's Church on Phillips Street

The corner stone of the new Phillips Street Church was laid yesterday at 4 PM by Rev. Father Hall and Dr. Converse of St. Augustine's Chapel on Anderson Street. Rain moved services to Anderson Street Chapel where Dr. Converse read the address and laid mortar with Father Hall presiding. The Lord's Prayer and prayers followed before attendees returned to the chapel for a further meeting. The church will be known as St. Augustine's Church.

Phillips Street Father Hall Dr. Converse St. Augustine's Chapel Anderson Street Converse St. Augustine’s Church

Prof Upham on the Resurrection at People's Church

Professor Upham of Drew Theological Seminary preached both services at the People's Church. He argued the historical Christ remains real today and that the resurrection is a fact, with Christ present as surely as when he comforted the disciples after his resurrection.

Upham F. Upham Drew Theological Seminary People’s Church Christ

Providence cremation plan rejected by Health Committee

A Health Committee visit to Providence found the cremation system unsatisfactory and not to be recommended locally though aldermen and councilmen showed some favor. The Boston committee also advised against adoption. Two women killed crossing a train in Creston Iowa on August 30, witnesses described the gruesome scene at the Chicago Burlington Quincy line. One hundred second hand safes offered by O Morris Co at 64 Sudbury Street.

Providence Health Committee Boston Creston Iowa C. R. Langsdale Lizzie Ludwick Freeport Ill Burlington & Quincy O. Morris & Co Sudbury Street

Massachusetts Cricket Team Tours Canada and Wins Two of Three

The Massachusetts cricket eleven captained by George Wright returned to Boston after touring the Provinces where they played Halifax Wanderers, Halifax Garrisons, and St John NB. They won the first by 40 runs, lost the second by 15 runs, and won the third by four wickets. Despite mixed results, the trip was noted for sportsmanship and hospitality, with players praised for bowling and fielding and the team earning social esteem in Halifax and St John.

Massachusetts George Wright Boston Halifax Wanderers Halifax Garrisons St. John N. B England Halifax Wanderers Wright Mr. Leigh Chambers Longwood Fairburn Leigh Kaiser Henry Massachusetts Eleven MacGowan St John A. O. Skinner St John Club J. H. Comber W. EF. Spinney St. John Club G. Wright Garrison Comber W. F. Spinney S. Wright Bairburn F. Burgess O. Draper J. d. Estabrooks KR. Cracknell Sceoes J. W. Meiklejohn

County Fair to Open at Park Theatre Next Thursday

The County Fair will have its initial Boston performance at the Park Theatre next Thursday evening. Seats go on sale to the public at 9 am at the Park Theatre box office.

Boston Park Theatre Meves

Death of Father Kemp in North Scituate Mass

News from New York Times reports the death of Father Kemp at about 76 in North Scituate after a summer visit with a son. A notable New England impresario, he led Olde Folke's concerts famed for colonial garb. His company toured temperance and church events, seldom lodging in hotels, and featured strong vocalists led by Kemp's baritone. The boot named for him remains a regional curiosity.

North Scituate Mass Father Kemp New England Olde Folke Kemp Boston

Expert thief Murray held over for Boston court arrest

Dennis F. Murray a noted thief arrived in Boston Sunday morning in custody of Special Officer Ira Blackley. He is wanted for jumping bail in June and was arrested with Joseph Johnson for stealing a gold watch and chain from Alonzo Tibbets of Medford. Murray, 26, already has a lengthy record including a 1889 Brockton larceny where he fought with Patrolman Vaughn. Johnson was sentenced to eighteen months. Murray failed to appear and was traced to New York before his return.

Dennis F. Murray Boston Ira Blackley Division 2 New York City Murray Joseph Johnson Alonzo Tibbetts Medford Johnson New York Rogues Vaughn Brockton Washington Street School Street House of Correction

Hearing adjourned in Tibbetts Erie stock case

The hearing in H L Tibbetts versus Lowell telephone syndicate to recover money for alleged violation of a contract to sell him stock in the Erie telegraph and telephone at the bottom was adjourned Saturday until Monday Sept 7. The New England Railway Club plans an excursion to Crescent Park Sept 9 leaving Park Square at 9 am. George Penney of 96 Beacon street Chelsea fell from the schooner Harry Whiton at Gray's wharf Saturday, sustaining severe internal injuries. he was taken to City Hospital. The Board of Police revoked the licenses of Frank Young and William W. Gage for overcharging passengers.

H.L. Tibbetts Lowell Telephone Syndicate Erie Telegraph and Telephone New England Railway Club Crescent Park Park Square George Penney Beacon Street Chelsea Harry Whiton Gray’s Wharf City Hospital Board of Police Frank ‘. Young William W. Gage Thorndike Mead City American Bar Association Saratoga N. Y Boston Flower and Fruit Mission L. A. Putnam Mystic Park A. D. Mayo

Corner Stone Laid At Salem Catholic Church

Rain disrupted the corner stone ceremony for St James Catholic Church on Federal Street. The event included a 10 30 a m sermon in the old church by Rt Rev Jon Brady with a choir of 100, and a later sermon by Bishop McQuade in the new church, followed by stone blessing and a banquet for visiting clergy and helpers.

Salem St James Catholic Federal Street Jon Brady Boston Teeling Newburyport McQuaue New York Williams Frs Gray Collis McCaughan

Morocco firm resumes in Lynn after Peabody fire

Alaron and Mohan, Morocco manufacturers, who lost their Peabody plant by fire, have resumed business in the A. B. Wolferman building on Harbor street Lynn Ale harbor area. The morocco trade is picking up as operations restart in the city.

Lynn Ale J— Alaron & Mohan Peabody A. B. Wolferman Harbor Street

Beatrix Wins Third Race in Midsummer Yacht Series

Beatrix swept the third race of the Corinthian Yacht Club midsummer series, earning two legs and the Cherry Diamond cup while the Oweene keel protest was decided against. The Beatrix built a commanding lead amid a shifting NW breeze, with Alborak, Mineola, Barbara, and Oweene close behind at times. The Eastern Yacht Club cruise concluded with Cinderella winning the 385 mile run and securing the $250 prize for the best cruise score.

Beatrix Corinthian Yacht Club Oweene George A. Stewart George W. Mansfield W. W. Keith Mr. Eaton Mineola Alborak Paine Fife Whistler Crocker Barbara John Paine Hall Leeward Graves Slanta Mingola Charlie Barr Harry Haff Barr H. M B. M Nh. M.S Ue M.S. Beatrix Eastern Yacht Club Bar Harbor Camden Sayonara Cinderella Gossoon A. M Nh. M.S. Cinderella Savin Hill

Hotels and Guests Listed Across Cities

A long list of guests and hosts at various hotels appears, names including Venpomt, Swain, Buck and family, Marston and May Irene Dykins, Noel, Riedler, Greyburn, Wesson, Shaw, Knapp, Strong, Judkins, Gladding, Mead, Flanagan, Elliott, DeWitt, Montague, Alexander, Nickerson, Cutting, Buckley, Murphy, Palack, Hanley, Roberts, Burrows, Newell, Ritchie, Reed, Frazer, Whitney, Williams, Stillman, May, King, Kilham, Burroughs, Crale, Chamberlain, Henney, Miller, Thomas, Cousens, Jones, Demarett, McDouel, Seward, Clark, White, Haines, Eddy, Taylor, Carroll, Rich, Hubbard, Lutermister, Cox, Pendleton, and many others, noting a wide array of cities and countries involved. Each entry names a guest or party and their lodging location, reflecting a broad hospitality scene across multiple hotels.

New Bedford W. Venpomt J. S. Swain Adolph B. Buck Kansas Lund Chicago Brunswick Edwin Marston May Irene Dykins Cincinnati Henry Noel Miss Noel London Eng A. Riedler Berlin G. T. Greyburn W. B. Wesson Detroit G. H. Shaw Auburndale Tyorndike O. P. Blaine Mattoon J. F. Alexander Madisonville Nickerson Providence W. J. Cutting Worcester J. T. Buckley Frank M. Murphy Norfolk ReyNoLps Arthur J. Palack Emma Hanley Sheridan Block Wife New York Clark S—E. E. Clarkson Burlington E. PF. Cushman Middlebury Vie Eee Dickinson Atlanta Ga. Adams K. A. Marshall E. F. Roberts Bangor H. M. Willams Milesboro Penn Mia Joseph KE. Cook San Francisco David Siew T Baltimore P. Smith de. EP Williams W.C. Roberts Youna’s Co. E. Cousens Professor Jones B. H. Demarett D. A. McDouel Windsor Ont J. I. Seward Waterville Parker F. H. Clark Frank White W. ©. Moxley Washington D.C John Haines

Ripple, Hielen, Swordfish win at Beverly regatta races

The Beverly Yacht Club’s 1/7th regatta featured Ripple taking class A in 27 15, Fancy 3-foot class D in 36, Hielen winning special class in 1 45 11, Dypaua and Alba-Tross in first class until mast damage, Barbinger and White Fawn races in class II, Swordfish claiming J J Henry cup in class III at 1 35 28, Madge beating Magpie in class IV at 1 34 12.

Marblehead Hull Yacht Club Hielen Albatross Madge Commodore Souther Corinthian Club Beverly Yacht Club Buzzard’s Bay Monument Beach Cayuse Tme Ariel Alice Provincetown Yacht Club Provincetown Corinthian Yacht Club

Carlsbad City Sues Over Carlsbad Trademark Rights

The Austrian city of Carlsbad wins a trademark case against Chicago company W I Thackeray & Co. The judge rules only the city may use the word Carlsbad in goods and bars sale of salts or products bearing Carlisbad as part of the name even with artificial added. The decision may trigger widespread label changes in American commerce.

Austrian Empire United States Carlsbad Ander Blodgett W.I. Thackeray & Co Chicago Carlisbad

Wanamaker outlines postmasters' circular effort

Washington dispatch notes Wanamaker's circular directing postmasters to inspect every county post office and report its condition by October 15. The push is framed as a voluntary contribution to improve the service, with reports rating posts as Bad to Perfect and favoring Harrison supporters.

N.Y. Times Washington Post Wanamaker Republican National Committee Harrison Cleveland Blaine

Books and furniture combo offered at Paine's Wareroom

A note advocates placing a small Book Cabinet in every room and choosing Combination Furniture such as desks with built in book cabinets. It praises Paine's Wareroom on Canal Street for examples of these combined pieces and encourages readers to buy writing desks with integrated book storage.

Paine Canal Street

United States Circuit Court action and railroad formation

United States Circuit Court proceeding notes a conversion suit by Neuson J Leon Bernard versus Henry Lee and others seeking over 100000 in securities lost to defendants use. The Circuit of Appeals and Supreme Judicial Court terms are listed for the upcoming schedule. Milford and Mt Vernon Railroad Company organizes with officers Burnham, Retch, Kaley and Spalding as directors to run from Milford or Amherst to Mt Vernon, chartered this legislative session.

Leon Bernard Henry Lee Monsieur de Mot Belgium E. S. Mansfield Mr. Eases E. C. Perkins New York Plains Circuit Court OF Appeals New Circuit of Appeals Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Court NEW Railroad Corporation Minvoxrp Milford & Mt. Vernon Railroad Company Grand Hotel Mt. Vernon W. G. Burnham Mt Vernon W. J. Retch Amherst F. E. Kaley Milfora W. B. Ketch F. E. Ka

Triangular target shoot at Wakefield range

The nato teams from Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Company G Fifth Regiment Richardson Light Guard Company A Sixth Regiment Wakefield and Stoneham Light Infantry Company H Sixth Regiment held a triangular target shoot Saturday afternoon. Wakefield led with 203 of 350, Woburn second with 279, Stoneham third with 252.

Wakefield NATO Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Richardson Light Guard Stoneham Light Infantry Woburn Stoneham Company

Walpole Man Identified After Underbridge Injury

John J. Clinton of South Walpole has been identified as the man found on Cottage street beneath the N Y N E bridge with a broken skull last Friday night. He left home that evening to obtain drugs and has not regained consciousness, leaving the cause of the accident unclear.

Walpole Cottage Street N. Y N. EB John J. Clinton South Walpole Clinton

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Rev. L. A. Banks Michael Mead Ash Street Mometer Albany Gaston Seaee Ae el Paso Eastport Helena Mont Jacksonville Clear W. AY. Chambers Eesee F. Fairburn The Boston Police Nellie V. Walker Newton Edward A. Walker Charles B. Russell Newtons Grace Episcopal Church Volun Teer Nude Ifigern Edmund_ L. Rich Portland Me M. ©. Hubbard, Jr Lockwood J. M. Lutermister M. Cox Brooklyn William G. Pendleton Omaha Neb J. E. Sullivan Philadelphia Newell Hibbard A. B. Crocker & CO Edinboro Building Essex Street Ripple Fancy Partment Swarce Cologas Graves & Sons Taylor Tourbon Curster GRAVES _& SONS Mars United States Circuit Court Neuson, J State House GEO. M. Winslow & CO Cross Street Causeway St Tlotel Baldwin Northanton St Nerot Mlane É&E Boston Commercial College Nieacon St Tremontst Ivorces Dakota Wynn & Nock Sioux Falls South Dakota
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