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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1893

Page

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Run Down by Bicycles Injures Two in South Boston

Rapidly moving bicycles caused injuries to Jeremiah Sullivan a 60 year old man at 694 East Fifth street as he crossed Emerson street and to five year old William Winterson of 780 East Eighth street near his home on East Eighth street just before 7 pm. Both were taken home. the riders did not stop to help.

Boston Jeremiah Sullivan East Fifth Street Emerson Street East Eighth Street William Winterson

Local man Charles Reading Arrested in Larceny Case

Charles Reading, 25, of 215 Endicott Street, was arrested by a North End officer yesterday afternoon on alleged larceny of a pawn ticket for a $25 watch owned by James Wrinkle. The watch was recovered after Reading's custody.

Charles Reading North End James Wrinkle Reading Endicott Street

Policy Slips And Dream Book Seized In Raid

Officers of Division 5 served a search warrant at 232 Shaw mut avenue and seized 100 policy slips and a dream book. No arrests were made as no one was found in possession of property.

Division 5 William Simons Shawmut Avenue

Displayed Gatling Guns Crowd Feared Riot In Chicago

An enormous unemployed crowd gathered at the lake front for a mass meeting. Chicago authorities deployed 500 police and 1000 reserves to prevent trouble. Rioting was threatened but dispersed the mob with Gatling guns and without bloodshed.

Chicago Lake Front

Scaffold Collapse Kills Two at PA RR YMCA Site

In Philadelphia on August 30 a scaffold collapse at the new Pennsylvania railroad branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association construction killed two bricklayers and masons and left five others fatally injured. The dead are Andrew Hare and P. Delover. the injured are Fritz Keible Valette Barous Frank Morino George Stewart and George S. Griffin.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association Andrew Hare P. Delover Fritz Keible Valette Barous Frank Morino George Stewart George S. Griffein

Cholera Reports Rise in Hungary and Nantes

Budapest dispatch notes 143 new cholera cases and 73 deaths in the last day across Hungary. Paris reports a suspected cholera outbreak in Nantes with many affected residents.

Budapesth Hungary Paris Nantes

Stolen Horses Traced After Pursuit Across Mountain

Manchester Vermont August 30 Last night a span of horses was stolen from Julius Hill of Sunderland Hill awakened pursued them across the mountain twenty miles the thief slept in the woods Young mountain Windhall has prior prison term in New York State for a crime and had been suspected of horse theft locally but no proof.

Manchester Julius Hill Sunderland Hill Young Windhall New York State

New York Man Arrested in Cottage City For Fraud

Frank E. Lewis of New York was arrested in Cottage City on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. About $500 in checks and drafts were returned with notes stating no account or not authorized. Lewis says he will settle and claims to be on the staff of the New York Evening Post.

Cottage City Frank E. Lewis New York Lewis New York Evening Post

Killed on Kismayoo British Marines Quell Mutiny

In Zanzibar on August 30, the British cruiser Blanche arrived at Kismayoo to quell a mutiny of Arabs against East Africa Company employees. The marines rescued all servants except the chief agent who was killed. They then seized the port, drove rebels inland, and burned several villages after killing and wounding many. The steamer Kenta was saved from destruction by Blanche’s timely arrival.

Zanzibar Blanche East Africa Company Kismayoo Kenta Iland

Quizzing the Quizzers at Boston Teachers Exam

The final day of Boston's annual teachers examination turns the tables on the questioners. Superintendent Seaver, aided by the Board of Supervisors, runs the proceedings at Girls High School on West Newton Street. The topics include languages geometry and elective subjects.

Boston Seaver Board of Supervisors Girls’ High School West Newton Street

Two Women Claiming Identities Arrested for Shoplifting

Two well dressed women claiming to be Julia A Pierce and her daughter Mrs Sarah Hawley were arrested for shoplifting yesterday. They were boarding a Forest Hills car for home when authorities found filled pockets in their cloaks. They pleaded for release and restitution but were sent to the Tombs. The younger woman’s husband, a prosperous mechanic, posted bail.

Julia A. Pierce Sarah Hawley Forest Hills

Patrick Hennessey and Nora Hennessey Held in Court

Patrick Hennessey arraigned on receiving stolen goods with his wife Nora charged with larceny. They were held in $500 and $2600 respectively in Judge Parmenter's court yesterday. Patrick Sullivan's gold watch and a roll of $1750 were the missing items.

Patrick Hennessey Nora

Complaints Over Police Headquarters News Delays

Citizens complain that police headquarters lacked yesterday’s department news, with hours of unaccountable delays and a case called and continued in court before the headquarters was informed.

Surgeon General Bans Smyrna Figs Imported Figs Prohibited

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine hospital service acting under Treasury Department regulation from last February prohibits the importation of Smyrna figs. All the box figs originate from Smyrna and the new crop is just beginning to arrive.

Wyman Marine Hospital Service Treasury Department Smyrna

Paris Conference to Discuss Fractional Silver Nationalization

The French government agrees to convene a Latin Union conference in Paris to settle the issue of nationalizing fractional silver currency. The gathering aims to align member states on monetary policy and coinage standards.

Paris Latin Union

No Cause for Alarm About Cleveland Case

Boston physicians report President Cleveland’s health is generally good and overwork strains him. An operated tooth on a yacht was said to be routine with no cancer. doctors dismiss serious complications and expect him to perform duties normally.

Cleveland Hasbrouck Oneida Gray Gables Washington Congress Bryant Boston Men of Medicine J. H. McColleston

City of Savannah wreck shores near Hunting Island

The City of Savannah of the Boston line is ashore on Hunting Island about thirty miles off Beaufort. It is a total wreck with water in the hold. Passengers were rescued by the City of Birmingham and brought to Savannah. The Bessie reported the wreck to Beaufort. Rescue crews and volunteers attempted to reach the vessel but the Birmingham succeeded in taking the crew and passengers to safety. The captain, Captain Savage, is praised for bravery as the vessel breaks apart. The report details rescue efforts, the wreck’s extent, and the emotional impact on passengers including the Rev. Mr. Hooper.

Savannah Boston Line Hunting Island Beaufort Birmingham Berg Johnson Captain Berry Savage

Savannah Celebrates Safe Return of Birmingham Passengers

After a perilous voyage, the Birmingham returned to Savannah with two lifeboats and exhausted crew. Passengers and onlookers crowded Exchange Wharf as families embraced, cheers rang out, and the City of Savannah’s pennant signaled all aboard saved from the wreck of the City of Savannah. Captain Savage spoke of gratitude despite loss of his steamer in the gale.

Savannah

Description of the vessel from Roach dock yard

The City of Savannah was built by John Roach and Son in Chester Pennsylvania in 1877. It came from John Roach's Dock and was valued at about 225000 dollars. The item appears as a continuation from page 23.

John Roach Savannah John Roach & Son Chester Penn

Last Stage of Home Rule Bill Debated in Commons

London Aug 30 The last stage of the Home Rule bill debate began in the House of Commons with a large attendance as country-returned members rejoined. Irish benches were packed, Liberals and Radicals present, and leaders cheered upon entry though enthusiasm rose mainly for Mr Gladstone and John Morley.

Mr. Gladstone Morley Ireland London House of Commons John Morley

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Children King &Co Washington St Col. Kneeland F. C. Garmon Furnishing Co Cor. Common Sts CREEN Washington Street Mass L. Teme BUCS Barnnard New England President Charles Henrotin Lucy Stone Vassar College Helen Campbell Katharine Coman Wellesley College Clare de Graffearied Department of Labor Jane Adams Provincetown Boston Post Cood Choo Gve Hatronag Metcalf Waren Werve Vane Greers Theodore Metcalf Co., Eston Boston Physicians Mr. Cleveland City OF Bunting Island Caro Lina Lintton Beaufort and Hur The Pas Sengers Joseph Souther Darien Bos Helena Dr. Lamar Ocean Steamship Line Captain Savage Hooper Gladstone Great Britain Austria- Hungary Norway Sweden United States England William E. Gladstone Nah Charleston Dreds John Redmond Boston, Suburbs All New England Circulation Department the Sunday Post Phelps State
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