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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1889

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Steamers Arrived From Many Ports This Month

Shipping news lists arrivals and origins for vessels at Boston Antwerp Bremen Copenhagen Aden Liverpool Glasgow London Havre Naples Por Said New Orleans New York and other ports with ships including Galileo De Ruyter La Flandre Ocean King Nubia Thingvalla Cumbrian Nevada Ashbrooke Sculptor Roman Servia Polynesia Charlois Carthaginian Maine La Champagne Progreso Mark Lane Trave Amicitia Erin Orinoco Delambre and City of Chicago.

Boston Galileo Hull de Ruyter Antwerp la Flandre New York Bremen Ocean King New Orleans Werra Copenhagen Thingvalla Aden Nubia Calcutta Liverpool Cumbrian Galveston Nevada Ashbrooke Cadiz Sculptor Roman Servia Hamburg Polynesia Rotterdam Charlois Norfolk Lake Nepigon Oxenholme Glasgow Carthaginian London Denmark Tower Hill Maine Baltimore Havre la Champagne Naples Progreso Paledelphia Por Said Illfels Agasaki Mark Lane Messina Trave St. Ronans Glenmorven City of Chicago New Or Queenstown

Various 19th century Boston events span churches to markets

In city news the Parker Memorial building transfers to the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, sermons at King's Chapel and Second Church, and a Rand Avery sale that yielded about 115000. Other items include celebrations, horticulture displays, the Fruit and Produce Exchange actions, and a Boston Museum anniversary.

Twenty-eighth Congregational Society Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Parker Memorial Moncure D. Conway Theodore Parker Ames Oakes Ames Anthony Park King’s Chapel A. P. Peabody Rand Avery

Witness in Hawes murder case tracked by reporters

Birmingham reporters pursued a man claiming to be the eye witness to the Hawes killings. They tailed him 2000 miles to Middleton Tennessee where he said he saw a man strike Mrs Hawes with a club. He described two white men helping dispose of the bodies in sacks at East Lake.

Hawes Birmingham Ala Age-Herald Middleton Tenn

Family Drowns Crossing Missouri River North of Bismarck

John Olsen his wife and three children perished while crossing the Missouri River fifteen miles north of Bismarck when the wagon and team broke through the ice. The accident occurred yesterday as they attempted the crossing.

Bismarck Dak John Olsen Missouri River

Late Ship News From Laroox Port

Sailed steamers Siberian Glasgow for Boston Feb 1 Bulgarian Liverpool for Boston Feb 2. Arrived Carthagenian Boston at Glasgow Feb 2 City of Chicago New York off Brow Head today La Champagne New York Havre today Servia New York at Queenstown today Maine Baltimore at Bremen Feb 2 Tower Hill New York at London Feb 2.

Loroox Siberian Glasgow Boston Liverpool Carthagenian City of Chicago New York Brow Head la Champagne Havre Servia Queenstown Maine Baltimore Bremen Tower Hill London

Rumors Swirl Over Crown Prince Rudolf Death at Meyerling

Vienna reports detail the coronation grief as Emperor Franz Joseph, Empress Elisabeth, and royal family members view the morgue and mourn the Crown Prince. Autopsy notes contest murder rumors, while stories of a simultaneous baroness suicide at Meyerling circulate amid palace secrecy.

Vienna Belgium Baldwin Prince Philip of Stephanie Rudolf Archduke Otto Prince Braganza Neuemarkt St. Augustine’s St. Stephen’s Michaelerplatz Augustinerstrasse Lobkowitz Platz Meyerling Count Karolyi Kegel Tisza Stephan Karloyi Prince Coburg Ferdinand Kirsky Baden Hofburg Clamgallas Hoyos Austria de Vossische Zeitung William Jancis Joseph New York London The Times Berlin Russels Paris

Pauncefote Named British Minister to United States

London reports Sir Julian Pauncefote permanent under secretary of state for the foreign office is named British minister to the United States. The appointment, if confirmed, departs from seniority rules and irks diplomatic circles. Pauncefote, a lawyer with treaty knowledge, would earn more as minister. He is married to Miss Selina Cubitt and noted for shrewdness and quiet manners.

London Julian Pauncefote Foreign Office United States Washington Selina Cubitt Major Cubitt

Inspector Martin Dies as Police Raid Fiery Irish Chapel

In Gweedore, Donegal, Police Inspector Martin was killed during an attempt to arrest Father McFadden at his chapel. A scuffle broke out at the door as villagers rushed to aid the priest, who escaped before officers could detain him. Martin died after being struck on the head. Father McFadden was later arrested.

Martin Belgium Berlin Rudolf Meyerling Francis 5 Vienna Europe Sadowa Maximilian Philip of Coburg Dunxin Gweedore County Donegal Father McFadden

Gale Rips Queenstown as Mail Service Fails

A severe wind and snow storm lashes the English and Irish coasts with the Cunard steamer Servia unable to offload mails at Queenstown after its tender sought shelter. Unroofed Queenstown buildings and the Umbria still en route from Liverpool add to the disruption.

London Cunard Servia Queenstown Inner Harbor Umbria Liverpool

Floquet Faces Urgency Vote in French Chamber

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies rejected M Cazeaux Bonapartist's motion for urgency on the scrutin d'arrondissement bill. Prime Minister Floquet argued urgency unnecessary unless it sped up elections. The government signaled changes are expected but not tied to Floquet’s bill. the motion failed 359 to 174.

Chamber of Deputies Berlin Rudolf of Austria Paris M. Cazeaux Bonapartist M. Floquet Floquet

Bridge Collapse Traps Brussels Train. Fourteen Dead

A Brussels to Namur train struck a bridge pillar near Groenendael causing a collapse. Fourteen were killed outright and about fifty injured. Several mortally hurt, including children, lie at Hoeylaert. many injured with fractured legs. Independence Belge notes the line may have been under repair at the derailment site.

Brussels Groenendael Namur Hoeylaert Independence Belge

Duel Fails To Injure Two French Deputies

Paris February 3 deputies Laguerre and Laroix dueled with pistols after a dispute. Neither was hurt. The challenger was M La guerre who claimed interference during an offensive act.

Paris Laguerre Laroix M. Laguerre

Mass Meeting in Phoenix Park Demands O'Brien Outcome

Lord Mayor Sexton presided as Dublin crowd denounced prison treatment of Mr. O'Brien. A memorial signed by four archbishops urged government to drop proceedings threatening O'Brien's life and public peace. Davitt and Healy spoke against the measures amid boycotts and political tension in Ireland.

Balfour Clonmel O’brien

Riot in New York as police disperse obstructionists

Rioters attacked streetcars on First Avenue near Thirty-ninth Street with bricks and stones while crowds cheered from tenement roofs. Officer Brennan narrowly missed a bullet from a roof, and Inspectors Byrnes and Steers led a large police detachment to clear the avenue.

New York First Avenue Thirty-ninth Street Brennan Thirty-fourth Street Forty-second Street Byrnes and Steers Sixteenth Precinct Byrnes and Steers East Side Eighth Avenue Seventh Avenue Belt Line Sixth Avenue Carmine Street Brooklyn Richardson

Samoan Matter Reflects Tense Yet Calm Outlook

London reports friction with the United States over Samoa but no war danger. Germany aims friendly proposals and retracts some actions amid evolving diplomacy. Secretary Bayard notes awaiting Bismarck's conference proposition and clarifies timing of communications with Count Arco.

London the Standard Berlin Germany Washington Samoa America National Zeitung Bismarck Bayard Brince Bismarck Count Arco Pendleton United States Prince Bismarck

Double Crime in Philadelphia Ends in Suicide

The 19 year old Anna Klaus was found dead with a bullet wound near Hope Street and Montgomery Avenue. Otto Kayser, 25, a car conductor and her suitor, killed himself with a razor after injuring his wife. Police suspect Klaus threatened exposure led to the murder and suicide.

Philadelphia Anna Klaus Hope Street Montgomery Avenue Otto Kayser Linn Kayser Klaus

Denver Train Crash Wrecks North Denver Berkey Line

A serious Feb 3 accident on the Berkely water line in North Denver left several hurt after a car sped forty miles an hour down a steep grade and jumped the track. The car, nearly filled with people, was smashed. severe injuries claimed by John Berry A M Greenman Otto Brohmer Mrs J R Thomas and an unnamed woman among others.

Denver Col North Denver Berkely Pope John Berry A. M

Capitalists to settle Fort Payne on Queen and Crescent line

Sixty people mainly property owners from Fort Payne Alabama and New England left Cincinnati by sleeper cars on the Queen and Crescent railway for a permanent settlement. The group, traveling from Boston, aims to establish roots fifty one miles southeast of Chattanooga.

Cincinnati Fort Payne Ala Chattanooga Queen and Crescent Railway New England Boston

Fatal Coasting Injuries Shock Albany Carnival Crowd

At Albany carnival yesterday Alderman Connors crashed into the crowd when steering gear failed. Charles O'Hare was killed and several injured. In Norry Adams Willie Reagan, nine, was hit on North Holden street. both legs one shoulder and two ribs broken with likely fatal internal injuries.

Albany N. Y Alderman Connors Charles O’hare Norry Adams North Holden Street Willie Reagan

Harrisons in New York

Russell Harrison arrived at the Gilsey House with Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee. They dined at the mansion of Mr. Whitelaw Reid. It is said Mrs Harrison will likely depart for home tomorrow night or Tuesday morning.

Stanley Family Arrives Ahead of Montrera Carnival

The Hon. Edward and Lady Alice Stanley and the Hon. Victor Stanley have reached Montrera Que for the carnival. The Governor General and party are due tomorrow to attend. A large influx of American visitors arrived overnight and today.

Montrera Que Edward Alice Stanley Victor Stanley

The Shape’s the Thing in New Year Furniture Styles

The firm markets new designs to two audiences, manufacturers and collectors. Fresh novelties arrive weekly from global sources. Acres of exhibition space display over 50 new study and occasional tables, chosen for distinctive originality. Rare patterns attract eager interest, with value tied to style rather than cost.

Police raid yields liquor, gaming arrests across city

Officers from multiple stations seized liquor at Nahum Pool and Alonzo Roberts premises and raided 1 Stoddard street with a liquor law warrant. Arrests followed for selling liquor on Sunday, several for gaming, and participants nabbed at 39 Howard street and 16 Cross street. One suspect, Slutnik, jumped from a third story window fracturing his skull and is in likely fatal condition.

Nahum Pool Tremont Street Alonzo Roberts Washington Street No. 1 Stoddard Street George Smith Alexander Scott Lewis V. Chick Thomas Shaw John Mullen Edward Hooper David Bullard Henry Shaw Thomas Mack John Shea Lee Pinkerton O'Neil Station 3 Howard Street Darling White Saxton Pike Evenin Albert Pretzel Cross Street Daniel Barry Jackson Avenue Johnson Ryder Mar Karofsky Jacob Silverman Maurice Greente Abraham Silutnik Bartlett Place Slutnik Wilworth William McLaughlin Daniel McGonigle Patrick McLaughlin Prince Street John Doherty Bernard McCann James McKenna

Shooting on Pitts Street Ends With Suspect Fleeing

Officer Coughlin found John Graham wounded on Pitts Street at 2 30 AM He said an Italian shot him after dispute over a woman Ida Ferns was located and questioned She claimed Graham struck her and the Italian fired then fled to unknown location Graham was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a non life threatening shoulder wound

Coughlin John Graham Hunting Street East Cambridge Pitts Street Ida Ferns Station 8 Graham Massachusetts General Hospital

House Passes Naval Appropriation Bill with Conference

Washington February 3. In the House the naval appropriation bill was approved after debate. It totals 19 908 577 12 with an amendment funding 100 000 for a station at Pagopago Samoa to support U S naval and commercial marine rights under the 1878 treaty.

New York Hartford Congress House Tutilia Samoa Washington Herbert Alabama Naval and Commercial Marine of United States Pagopago McAdoo New Jersey Boutelle Maine Whitney T. Boutelle Navy Department Roach John Roach Post Office Springer Senate South Dakota Messrs. Baker Barnes and Springer

Creditors meet to settle W C Caye assets in Louisville

Eastern creditors of W Caye & Co boot and shoe jobbers met in Louisville with A C Sibley of Belfast as chair and O H Smith of North Leominster as secretary. Caye offered 30 cents cash accepted by the meeting. Committees were named to assist in settlements. Other notices covered Labreche furniture, Wood & Co cement debts, Boutwell wool firm assignment, and Fuller of Hamilton with liabilities around 1 million.

W.C. Caye Louisville W. C. Caye & Co A. C. Sibley Belfast O. H. Smith North Leominster Caye Cage Michael Labreche Manchester N.H A. T. Knapp George H. Wood & Co Oliver Street James P. Boutwell & Co Atlantic Avenue W.G. Benedict Denny, Rice & Co Vallancey E. Fuller Hamilton Ont

Essex Bar Supper Held at New Court House Library

Salem February 3 Special After the dedication of the new court house the Essex Bar Association held its annual supper in the new library room. A fire was lighted in the fireplace for the first time. President Burley called meeting to order with remarks by Hon W D Northend W H Niles Justices Sherman Mason and Thompson of the superior court Judge Harmon of the Probate Court and Judge Berry of the Lynn Police court were present.

Salem New Court House Essex Bar Association Burley W. D. Northend W. H. Niles Sherman, Mason and Thompson Theuperior Court Harmon Probate Berry Lynn Police

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