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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1891

Page

3

Worcester Elects Harrington Amid Largest City Vote

Worcester voters backed Francis A. Harrington for a third term as mayor 6723 to 5646 over Joseph S. Perry. The Board of Aldermen will be seven Republicans and one Democrat, while the Council shows fifteen Republicans and nine Democrats. License measure reverses with 6174 no to 5773 yes. Ward results favor varied party nominations for School Committee and a local upset in Ward 1 with Rev. Austin Carver defeating the regular Republican candidate by 6 majority.

Worcester Cain Francis A. Harrington Joseph S. Perry Rev. Austin &. Carver Lcense

Lynn Vote Light in Municipal Returns for Mayor Race

Lynn voters delivered a light turnout as results showed Elihu B. Hayes leading for mayor with about a 1000 vote plurality after 13 of 19 precincts. A. O. Keefe, Municipal Reform candidate, surpassed expectations with over 1100 votes, while George Newhall trailed on the Republican slate. license support leaned yes in 12 of 19 precincts with reduced plurality anticipated.

Lynn Elihu B. Hayes Rebbcan Board of Aldermen George 3 Waterbarr

Newburyport Elects Gurney Mayor as Dems Hold Council

In Newburyport the Republican Orrin J. Gurney won the mayoralty over Alfred Pearson 1211 to 916. The Board of Aldermen includes John W. Allen, Charles W. Page, Henry C. Plummer, Charles C. Stockman, George E. Stickney, Andrew R. Curtis. The Common Council will be ten Democrats and eight Republicans. Voters also approved the license measure by 1286 to 775.

Newboryport Orrin J. Gurney Alfred Pearson Board of Aldermen John W. Allen Charles W. Page Henry C. Plummer Charles C. Stockman George E. Stickney Andrew R. Curtis Common Council

Democrats Gain Complete Council Control in Lawrence

The recount confirms three Democratic councilmen elected in Ward 2 and three in Ward 6, giving the Democrats full control of the Lawrence city council.

Lawrence Deco

Ennis Clash Ends With Stone Strike On John Dillon Hart

A factional quarrel in Ennis leads to a clash as Parnellites confront McCarthyites near a National Federal Branch meeting. John Dillon Hart is struck in the face by a stone, suffering a severe cut before police disperse the crowd and the McCarthyites resume their meeting.

Ennis National Federal Branch Parnellites John Dillon

Historic bier relic hidden in Capitol crypt for Lincoln era

The Washington Star reports a century old bier used for laying in state in the Capitol rotunda. It preserves scenes from Lincoln and other leaders, kept in a subterranean crypt since 1800 as a mausoleum plan for Washington. The piece underscores national memory and museum interest in the relic.

Washington Star Capitol Abraham Lincoln Maddeus Stevens Pennsylvania Salmon P. Chase Lincoln Treasury Charles Summer Henry Wilson Massachusetts James A. Gartiel John A. Logan George Washington Congress Martha Washington Washington Mt. Vernon

Norcross identifies bomber's head for burial

Mrs Norcross of Somerville and George Whiting travel to Bellevue Hospital to identify the decapitated head found after the Russell Sage office bombing. The mother confirms the features match her son and requests cremation, with remains to be sent to Boston and placed in Woodlawn Cemetery vault for cremation.

New York Bellevue Hospital Rickard Russell Sage Norcross Somerville George O. Whiting Lexington Mass Mecsemer Phat

Dangerous Little Verse Quoted In Norcross Case

Mrs. Norcross testifies about her son Henry L Norcross describing him as mild, disciplined, intelligent and fond of poetry. She recalls his aversion to wealth, fear of fate, and belief in no hereafter. The note cites a verse he favored and links it to the Abbott and Almy writings.

Post New York Russell Sage Norcross Frank Almy Abbott Christie Warden

Coroner Establishes Jury in Russell Sage Office Explosion

Coroner Messemer empanels a jury to determine causes of deaths from the Russell Sage office explosion. Members include Solomon Turch Laflin and Rand Power Co president, Giorace Leask banker, Henry Clews banker, Harvey Fiske bonds dealer, John Melkesson druggist, Stanton stock broker. The jury viewed the remains and adjourned sine die. Remains to be shipped to Boston after head examination. The police are continuing inquiry.

New York Messemer Russell Sage Solomon Turch Laflin and Rand Power Company S, Kf, Stanton Giorce Leask John Melkesson Harvey E. Fiske Henry Clews Boston

Norcross Revolvers Missing After Sage Meeting

Russell Sage reappears at his office for the first time since the dynamite blast and says he is able to handle affairs. The report notes two revolvers Norcross carried to Sage’s office are missing. Mr and Mrs James E Norcross took a Boston bound afternoon train registering as Mr and Mrs C H Whiting at the Grand Union Hotel.

Norcross Sage Russell Sage United Press New York New Haven Hartford Boston & Albany C. H. Whiting Grand Union Hotel

Norcross associate in New York may identify bomb suspect

Reynolds T. White, a close business friend of Norcross, was in New York and reportedly saw the bomb thrower’s head at the morgue. He sent a dispatch to the Transcript claiming the head’s features do not resemble Norcross, noting discrepancies in chin ears nose hair neck and head proportions.

Reynolds T. White Norcross New York Transcript Yesteray Dynamiter Ces

Shipping News From Boston Port Important Arrivals and Departures

The Port of Boston reports arrivals including Steamer Bowden from Port Antonio and several steamers from Baltimore Bangor Portland Gloucester and New York. Vessels cleared include Lancastrian Fortx J H Flitner and Blake. Coastwise movements feature Tremont and Orion with cargoes and tugs Gladiator Battler and Triton. Several ships ride out the storm in President Roads.

Turspay Bowden Boston Anderson Port Antonio Boston Fruit Company Frostburg Mills Baltimore Lewiston Ingraham Bangor Tremont Craig Portland City of Gloucester Proctor Glouceter Howes St Martins Sea’ Flower Hayes Windsor Juno Welden Goose Creek Byrtle McLean St John Venice Smith Weymouth Sea Pleasantville Parnell Port Medway Bertha Dean Thomas Norfolk Edward L Warren Colsol Belfast Freddie A Higgins Blake Damariscotta Richmond Hall Rockland Harriet Full Rockport Mass James Holmes Ryan Diadem New York Lancastrian Parry Liverport Venus Battler Triton Ausopus Saugerties Orion Philadelphia Sir Sarah W Lawrence President Roads

Maritime Ship Movements Rhode Island to New England Ports

Harbor notices list numerous vessels cleared sailed and arriving December 14 15 across Boston Providence Portland Philadelphia New York Newport News Savannah and Wilmington with names of steamers schooners barkentines brig ships and cargoes including Dorchester May Williams Massasoit and Adirondack among others. multiple crews assignments and destinations such as Havana Boston New York Washington DC and St Pierre reflect routine operations on Atlantic coastal routes.

Baltimore St Thomas Boston Leander V Heebe Dorchester May Williams Providence Wm Johnson Portsmouth Myra B Weaver Galveston Massasoit Calvin B. Orcutt New York Bangur Odell Mary Baker Mary Eliza Desert Ferry Pearl Webster Portland Jonathan Sawyer Reynolds Franklin Washington, DC Sna Sadie Kimball Burns Bass Harbor Newport News Lucinda Sutton Adirondack Hayti City of Cienfuegos Florence Magee Havana Richard F C Hartley RK D Bibber Matanzas Plymouti Nautilus Perth Amboy Pascagoula Carrie Strong Strong St Pierre Mart Port Royal Dee Mand H Dudley Oliver Sullivan Sadie A Kimball Lyconia Savannah City of Macon Wilmington Julian Merritt Vineyard Barkentine Falmouth Harvey Windsor William D Marvel Keefe Elizabethport Neptune Berry Alma Blue Comean Prudent Dixon St John Nantucket Shoals G A Bartlett Bartlett Cora Green Philbrook Bangor Clara Gregory Addie Schlaeter Aylward T P Dixon Beswick Ella Pressey Gray A Heaton Thorndike Flora Condon Osborn Rockland Samuel Hart Hart Bluehill Marcia S. Lewis Lewis Kennebec River Seventy-six Somes Sound Kolon Libby Sand River New London Altice Bell Burdick Plymouth John Douglass Erstine Staten Island EH Foster Stonington E Waterman Bunker Calais Marion William Collina Sliggins Hyannis Philadelphia Kennebec Wall Hallowell New Haven Ring Dove Patterson Charleston David Terry Drinkwater New Yor Eva Adeil Sarah DJ Rawson J Frank Seavey Alfred Fisk Fanny Kint Charles J. P. Pinard A. H. Keene Lulu Everett Boston & Albany R. R Tmrougi Moston Wagoner Bullet Albany Syracuse Cleveland L. 3 M.S Chicago MM. C. Roars Wagner Cincinnati Big Four Detroit M. C.K Saturn Wagner Hartford Spenedeid Batlet Neston Springfeld Hapress VIA Central Railroad OF New Jersey Philadelphia & Reading RR Baltimore & Ohio A. R Liberty St North Fiver Washington Ra Road New Englam Boston Washington Street

Maritime Listings From Barbadose Ar November Entry

Shipping records show several vessels with origins and destinations including bark Carrie L Smith from Santos and Weymouth bound for Pensacola, brig Wauban from Teneriffe, brig Britannia bound for Trinidad, and other ships such as Megun ticook from Norfolk and Atlantic from New York with various dates and ports noted.

Barbadodes Demerara Carrie L Smith Santos Gatleut Pensacola Francis A Rice Weymouth Megunticook Norfolk Wauban Teneriffe Sunlight New York America Britannia Trinidad Herbert Rice Ess Meteham Atlantic

Shipping News Bids Far Atlantic Trades and Coastal Losses

The report details Atlantic routes with ships sailing to Havana Apalachicola and New York, and Manila cargoes including hemp and sugar. An unnamed steamer from Pensacola for Havana was abandoned after sinking near Tortugas with all hands saved. Sloops were sold at auction after a Boston Harbor wreck repair. The South Portland was refloated near Pasque Island and towed to Vineyard Haven. cargoes to follow.

Swi Mexico Pensacola Havana Tortugas Prescott Broad Sound Boston Harbor Vinal & Robinson South Portland Eastport New York Pasque Island Vineyard Haven

Field’s Bail Granted After Embezzlement Indictment

In New York on December 15 M FIELDS was indicted for embezzling fifty bonds of 1000 dollars each from the Union Pacific Railroad. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to 25000 dollars bail with J Pierpont Morgan and John Terry as bondsmen.

Grand Nary M. Field Union Pacific Railroad Company Field Cowing J. Pierpont Morgan John T. ‘Erry R. H. Dietz Ludlow Street

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