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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1891

Page

2

Boston Sunday drive parade on Beacon street crowds a daylong spectacle

A lengthy description of a Boston street parade of carriages, roadsters, and bicycles along Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue. The piece names many participants and vehicles, notes mounted patrols guiding traffic, contrasts with older Brighton Road scenes, and ends with a calm scene as crowds depart and dust is minimal.

Naples Beacon Street Harvard Avenue Linden Boston Charles River Brighton Brookline Commonwealth Avenue John Stetson Globe Theatre Randolph Mike Cunnitt Godfrey Rorser Roger Scanlan Appolinaris Eben D. Jordan George Lavery Goddard David D. Hunt George Brown Eben Jordan, Jr Colonel Strahan Ninth Regiment Billings The Baseball Association Hack Ned Mrs. Whipple Commonealth Avenue Comonwealth Avenue George Hall and Son Adams House Mr. Brown Crocker and Son Mr. Aldrich Cobb, Aldrich & Co John May Wright Dartmouth Street Jacob Pfaff Boylston Street Osborne Lee Grant Bowdoin Street Alderman Meyer Mr. Prince Mr. Cochrane Highlands Sheriff O’ Brien Sam Spofford John Anderson Tilly Haynes Mr. Barnes Brunswick John Shepard John Braham Fred Ames Mr. Forbes Mr. Beebe Mr. Meade Chardon Street

German Barber Learns Heir To 25000 In Germany

Otto Hande a 26 year old German barber in Warthrpurg Conn learned from the German consul in New York that he inherits 25000 dollars from his brother who died in Germany.

Warthrpurg Conn Otto Hande Samuel Greenberg New York Germany

Mills for Speaker caucus reaches sixteenth ballot

In the Fiftieth Congress Speakership caucus the Mills faction stalls after sixteen ballots with no winner. Candidates Mills Crisp Springer McMillin Hatch make claims of growing support while Reed tops Republicans as a nominee.

Mills Culberson Texas Crisp Blount Georgia Springer Newberry Ilinois McMillin Richardson Tennessee Hateh Bland Missouri Wilson Reed Burroughs Michigan Thomas B. Reed Maine Illinois McMillan Hatch Mr. Bynum Indiana

Monumental Views of Boston Patriot Beacon Hill Monument

John Bull Americanizeh argues for re erecting the Beacon Hill Monument commemorating the Revolution. Hamilton A Hill, Bostonian Society member, urges restoration to preserve history and teach civic lessons, noting the monument's significance to Boston and the nation.

Readers Can Get State Engravings By Coupon Or Subscription

Regular Post readers can secure a State engraving. A coupon on page two, dated each issue, and thirty distinct coupons grant a copy. Subscribers renewing three months or more, or new three month subs, qualify without coupons and may request additional copies with dated coupons. Include engraving request with payment.

Seventy Three Lives Lost in French Mine Disaster

From the St Etienne coal field in southwest France a blast in Pompe pit killed at least seventy three miners. Rescue crews found about twenty survivors among wrecked workings. Widespread mourning followed as officials faced accusations of neglect and an investigation was ordered after a recent safety inspection.

Paris St. Etienne France Pompe

Dom Pedro Lies in State Across Rio De Janeiro

Despatches report Dom Pedro’s death met with no official recognition in Rio de Janeiro. Merchants closed shops out of respect. the King of Portugal offers Braganza vault for burial. Exposed in state at 4:30 PM. A hotel room serves as chapel. Funeral set for Wednesday at the Church of the Madeleine.

Paris Rio Janeiro Dom Pedro Portugal d’Eu Isabella Braganza Bedford

Head of Hiram Sawtell Found Near Great Falls

Isaac B Sawtell confesses to killing his brother Hiram and describes burying the head in a pine copse near the Lebanon woods. A search party uncovered decayed clothing and a skull with a bullet hole, wrapped in undergarments. Dr Grant examined the skull, sent remains to Great Falls for further inquiry.

Fatrus N. H Isaac B. Sawtell Lebanon Woods Hiram Isaac Old Marsh Great Falls Thomas Knox Marsh Dr. Grant

Young Men in Politics Urged to Lead with Ideas and Conscience

Rev Nehemiah Boynton addressed Union Church on Columbus Avenue urging young men to enter politics with intelligence activity and conscience. He stressed reading original sources, using the daily press, and understanding issues like church-state relations capital and labor and tariffs. He warned of self seeking actors and urged honest nominees and citizen engagement to save American politics.

Nehemiah Boynton Union Church Columbus Avenue Daily Press National Bureau of Statistics of Labor Boynton Boston Naturalization Courts Political America

Who Was Bomb-Harder Continued From First Page

The article details the victim's clothing finds, including a white undershirt, yellowish drawers, a torn stocking, a brooks stamped glove, a Brooks Boston button, and a No 8 shoe. It notes a silk hat inscribed M. C with 017-5880 on the sweat band and a near new black seal pocketbook. An autopsy reveals a head injury from the explosion and the brain will be examined in microscopy to determine disease. The inquest on the Russell Sage bomb-thrower awaits recovered witnesses. Southworth, arrested in New York, is linked to the Sage case and described as a former Grand Army of Labor organizer with a history of visionary schemes.

M. C Jenkins Gray Carnegie Laboratory Russell Sage William D. Southworth Horne Worth’s Museum Byrnes Nashville Southworth Police Captain Horne Benjamin Morris Dynamiter Man Southworth San Francisco Cal W. D. Southworth New York Grand Army of Labor Overland GOC Sage

Liberty or Death at Sing Sing for Loppy

Martin D. Loppy, condemned to death in Sing Sing, is expected to die at daybreak Tuesday. He remains cheerful and devout a Presbyterian, having rejected pardon and commutation, and maintains innocence. Chaplains Law and Edgerton provide spiritual comfort as prison officials note his calm demeanor and mental clarity.

Sine Srna N. Y Martin D. Loppy Sing Sing Prison Law the Tombs Edgerton Sing Sing Loppy

Howells to Leave Harpers for Cosmopolitan Editorship

William Dean Howells will retire from Harpers Magazine on January 1 and assume joint editorial control of Cosmopolitan Magazine along with John Brisben Walker, according to a New York announcement.

New York William Dean Howells Harper’s Magazine Cosmopolitan John Brisben Walker

Melrose Pastor Resigns From Unitarian Church

The Rev Joseph H Weeks resigns as pastor of the Unitarian Church in Melrose effective immediately. Church members express surprise with no reason given for the abrupt departure in the December 6 report.

Melrose Joseph H. Weeks Unitarian Church

Did He Jump Off the Wharf Michael F Doherty Missing

Michael F Doherty a 46 year old stevedore from 20 Medford street Charlestown was reported missing from the East Cambridge wharf area near the Lowell railroad coal sheds. Police and river crews dragged the river all Saturday night and Sunday and will continue today. he is described as the brother of an ex Alderman of Charlestown.

East Cambridge Michael F. Doherty Medford Street Charlestown Doherty Lowell Alderman Doherty Chrlestown

Railroad Life Series Opens in Youth's Companion 1892

The Youth's Companion announces a set of railroad life articles for 1892 told by famed railroad men. Stories include a superintendent's account of success at New York Central and a dramatic tale Asleep at His Post by a former Michigan Central superintendent, plus humorous roundhouse sketches by an old brakeman.

Newark Central Michigan Central

Leader of the Ohio Bar Dies in Cleveland at 78

Judge Rufus P. Ranney, prominent Ohio bar leader, died in Cleveland today at age 78. He guided the state legal community for decades and held influential clerical and judicial roles.

Ohio Cleveland Dee Rufus P. Ranney

Kris Kringle at home New Home Sewing Machine Parlors

Kris Kringle at home listed with New Home Sewing Machine Parlors located at 160 Tremont Street.

Kris Kringle Tremont Street

Steamers Arrived With Notable Transatlantic Movements

In Boston on December 6 Imperial Prince from the Mediterranean via New York and Parkmore from London. New York December 5 Procida from Hamburg. Portland Maine December 5 Austrian from Glasgow. Liverpool December 5 Etruria from New York. Southampton December 4 Spree from Bremen bound for New York, later reported with 350000 dollars in gold. Liverpool December 6 Georgian from Boston. New York December 6 La Bretagne from Havre, Umbria from Liverpool, Spain from London, DeRuyter from Antwerp, Valtumo from Antwerp moville December 6, State of California from New York. Liverpool December 6 Arizona from New Orleans. Havre December 6 La Gascogne from New York. Off Kinsale December 6 West from New Orleans. London December 6 Bear Creek from Philadelphia. Hamburg December 6 Gothia from Baltimore. London December 6 Maine from Baltimore. Bremen December 6 Weimar from Baltimore.

Boston Mediterranean New York Parkmore London Procida Hamburg Portland Glasgow Liverpool Etruria Southampton Spree Bremen la Bretagne Havre Umbria Liverpol Spain DeRuyter Antwerp Valtumo Moville State of California Arizona la Gascogne Newark Kinsale West New Oreans Bear Creek Philadelphia Gothia Baltimore Maine Weimar

Death of a well known authoress dies at 75

Atlantic City New Jersey, December 6, Miss E Lattimer, a well known authoress, died here today aged 75.

Atlantic City N. J E. Lattimer

Dr Graves Speaks in Poison Trial Defense

Denver, Dec 6. Dr Thatcher Graves breaks silence amid murder trial over Mrs Barnaby. He discusses his brother Frank Graves who vanished from Massachusetts after a bank safer robbery, claiming he fled home due to overwork. father offered 5000 reward. Judge Rising may withdraw if not recovered by Wednesday.

Denver Col Thatcher Graves Barnaby Graves Frank Graves Massachusetts Boston West Rising Marsh

Navy Secretary's Report Praises Armor Delays and Ship Progress

Secretary Tracy's annual Navy report notes armor delivery delays may push final completion dates for twelve armored ships. It commends construction progress on numerous vessels and endorses building two Indiana-class battleships and a New York type cruiser, plus promotion reforms and navy militia training.

Washington Tracy Maine Texas Monterey New York Cincinnati Raleigh Detroit Indiana Massachusetts Oregon Montors Lancaster Pensacola Marion Alliance Mohican Iogquois Thetis Kearsarge Essex Yantic Adams Tve Omaha Swatare Nipsic Enterprise Naval Academy Bethlehem-Crown Company Carnegie, Phipps & Co United States Projectile Company of Brooklyn American Projectile Company Boston Baltimore Valparaiso Brown United States Department Simiar Army Navy Hth Congress Ifglf Low Island Sound Masachusetts Hich Nava Durin

Sunday Evening Concert at Notre Dame Des Victoires

An enjoyable concert last evening at the Church of Notre Dame Des Victoires featured Mon. Alfred De Seve and the cathedral choir with the Rubinstein Trio. Soloists included Miss Marie Nellini Miss Lilian Carll Smith Mr M J Dwyer Mr J Frank Donahoe and Mr John Craig Kelley. The programme was well selected and appreciated by a large audience.

Church of Notre Dame Des Victoires Alfred de Seve Rubinstein Marie Nellini Lilian Carll Smith M. J. Dwyer J. Frank Donahoe John Craig Kelley

Man Falls From Electric Car on Washington Street

James J. Welch of 1120 Washington street fell from an electric car on Washington street yesterday afternoon, sustaining a bad scalp wound.

James J. Welch Washington Street

Emulsion cod liver oil touts gentle taste

An old fashioned belief that medicine must taste bad is challenged by Scott's Emulsion. The product, cod liver oil with a mild flavor, is promoted by Scott & Bonnet chemists at 132 South sth Avenue. Your druggist stocks Scott's Emulsion. available from druggists everywhere.

Scott Scott & Bonnet South Sth Avenue New York

Navy Department Budget Outline for Next Year

The navy plan proposes a department estimate of 27,194,639.80 dollars, down 5,331,505.98 from last year. It includes 12,280,855 dollars for increased navy needs and recommends consolidating the revenue marine service with the navy, plus details on court-martials, naval stores, navy yard plants, and labor at navy yards.

Bold Robbery Plot Foiled As Burglars Slip Away

Police thwarted an upper-floor break in at 744-756 Washington street, Harvard street side near New Marlboro Hotel. Four men climbed a fire escape to force a third story window but escaped unseen as officers flooded the scene. a crowd of 500 to 1000 gathered, while fire escapes to a nearby livery stable offered routes to Bennet street.

Harvard Street New Marlboro Hotel C. E. Osgood & Co Washington Street Milligan Division 4 Adams Peabody Whitman Cowboy Fitzpatrick Charlie Ryan Washington Harvard Harvar Street Bennet Street

Prize fighters Maurice Slavin Mitchell bid farewell in London

London December 7. Pugilists F P Slavin and Charlie Mitchell attended a farewell banquet at the National Sporting Club before sailing for America on Wednesday. Slavin replied to a toast that the tour aims to gain honor and the needful. Mitchell said his knowledge of the ropes in America would be beneficial.

London F. P. Slavin Charlie Mitchell National Sporting Club America Slavin Mitchell

Building Trades to Reorganize Meet in Pythian Hall

Amalga mated Building Trades Council held a regular monthly meeting chaired by F W Schneider. Discussion focused on the conspiracy law raised by the arrest of walking delegate Sullivan with lawyer H A Fuller present. A four member committee was appointed with Fuller, and Fuller was made an honorary member. A conference for deeper organization is set for the first week in January. The council will meet on the first and third Sundays going forward. Carpenters Union 204 of Somerville was admitted.

Amalgamated Building Trades Council Pythian Hall F. W. Schneider Sullivan A. Fuller Building Trades Carpenters Union Somerville

A Sailor's Knot Tops Museum Run in Theatrical Debut

A Sailor's Knot has captivated audiences at the Museum in its first week, likely to surpass prior records. The production’s setting, notably the Dauntless deck and sunset finale, offers exceptional visual appeal and leaves patrons satisfied. The show is deemed to have staying power in the theater scene.

Dauntless

Serious Fire Destroys Vine Street Building in Philadelphia

A large three story building at 719 and 721 Vine Street in Philadelphia burned tonight, nearly leveled by flames. Loss estimated at 350000 dollars. Fire departments fought the blaze through the night with extensive damage reported to the structure and contents.

Philadelphia Penn Vine Street

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