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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1887

Page

2

Reunion Letters Preserve Fraternal Gettysburg Bond Across Color Lines

Excerpts from 1887 correspondence show President Grover Cleveland declining a reunion visit with ex Confederate Pickett’s Division due to duties, while urging peace and national unity. The event featured Blue and Gray badges and hundreds of survivors from Philadelphia Brigade regiments united under a shared memory.

Key West Behring Straits Bunker Hill San Francisco W. F. (Baldy) Smith Joshua T. Owen Isaac P. Wistar John H.apacet Blue Charles T. Loehr Pickett’s Division Association J. F. Crocker Robert M. Stribling J. A. Marshall Tinoleum Smith Kirk Otey Gray Sherman Fitzhugh Lee Louis Wagner George W. Childs George William Curtis Charles A. Dana Cleveland Executive Mansion Washington Philadelphia Pickett Gettysburg Grover Cleveland George E. Pickett California Pennsylvania

Veterans Mark Bloody Angle Ceremony With Memorial Gifts

July 3 Gerrysport veterans parade to Bloody Angle to honor the Philadelphia brigade. The Sixty-ninth and Seventy-first monuments are rededicated asAdjutant McDermott reads killed and wounded. General Owen delivers the oration. Monuments and tablets are presented to the Battlefield Memorial Association, with speeches by General Burns and Col Vanderslice.

Gerrysport Philadelphia Brigade Sixty-ninth O’brien A. D. McDermott Joshua T. Owen Pickett Reilly Battlefield Memorial Association Batchelder Sixty-ninth Regiment Stockton Burns Baker Baldy Smith Wister John M. Vanderslice Philadelphia R. Pennsimith Memorial Association Cushing Vanderslice Cowan Battery Andrew Cowan Serina K. Payne

Vanderbilt family sails around world aboard Alva yacht

New York July 3 William K Vanderbilt and family left the tug Ivanhoe for the steam yacht Alva at Stapleton L I They weighed anchor at 1 pm and began a voyage to Fayal Azores Their itinerary includes England Scotland the Suez route the Mediterranean and a thorough Pacific crossing with stops on the Chinese and Japanese coasts The party includes Mrs Vanderbilt three children Consuelo William K Jr and Sterling and guests F O Beach W H Gray W S Hoyt and Dr Eugene Fuller

New York William K. Vanderbilt Stapleton L. I Mr. Vanderbilt Fayal Azores Southampton Mediterranean Suez Canal Pacific Consuelo Sterling F. O. Beach W. H. Gray W.S. Hoyt Eugene Fuller

Fatal shootings and assaults shock Caicaco residents

Three fatal shooting and assault incidents last night in Caicaco left Ferdinand Pennervise dead after a dispute with John Healey, while Ges Pennervise and John Okhner suffered severe injuries. Gustavus Pennervise reportedly beaten. John Okhner's abdomen torn open. his brother may lose an arm. William Fisher was killed by an accidental revolver shot by John Omondree, an attaché at a cowboy show.

Caicaco Ferdinand Pennervise John Healey Ges Pennervise John Okhner Gustavus John William Fisher John Omondree

Unknown Man Dies After Train Trip at Salem Junction

An unidentified man from Lawrence aged about 48, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 180 pounds, alighted from the Boston & Lowell train at Salem Junction in Tewksbury, wandered briefly, then died by the roadside likely from heat. He was well dressed and had arrived on the 6 o'clock train.

Lowell Boston

Favorable Outlook for Cotton Crop in Western Wheat Belt

Weekly weather bulletin for week ending July 2 1887 notes cooler conditions in cotton belt overall with rainfall improving drought in the upper Mississippi valley. Excess rains in southern Georgia to Texas contrast with drier periods in Michigan and Ohio valley. favorable for cotton growth and harvests in wheat hay regions, corn belt and New England.

Wasnincoton Signal Office Today Cotton Belt Rocky Mountains Georgia Texas One Valley Gulf States Wisconsin Minnesota Mississippi Valley Alleghanies Michigan Ohio Valley Atlantic Coast Indiana Illinois Iowa Lake Region Missouri Mississippi New England Middle Atlantic States

Western Wheat Crop Yields Cited Amid Drought and Insect Damage

Reports from multiple states show Missouri leading in winter wheat average with eighteen bushels in twelve counties, while Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Kansas report lower yields and notable damage from drought insects. Hay is light and pastures dry. apples look fair to middling. Fire incidents are listed across Boston area with light to moderate damage and one fatality from a fall.

Missouri Illinois Kentucky Michigan Indiana Ohio Kansas Ilinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Dakota

Monthly cotton reports for Memphis district expected

The Memphis district crop report notes June weather mostly favorable for cotton with late month rain and showers aiding growth. Most correspondents report good stands and blooming plants, and the crop is generally two weeks ahead of last year in condition.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis West Tennessee Mississippi North Arkansas Alabama Hill, Fontaine & Co

Providence Floated After Ten Days Aground at Dyers Island

Newport July 3 The steamer Providence which lay ashore on Dyers Island for ten days was floated last night. Two schooners filled with water under her bows, a coffer dam was sunk, and a pontoon under each side aided the refloat. City of Brockton pulled the steamer free then Providence towed to the city. Divers found the hull intact with no leaks and engine shifted a few inches before settling back.

Providence Newport Dyer’s Island City of Brockton

Fatal Quarrel in Lynn Over Baseball Dispute

Samuel A. Scrivens died after a quarrel on Central square over Lynn and Salem clubs. He was struck, knocked down, and suffered a fractured skull. he died at City Hospital at 10 25 this morning. George Smith is jailed and another man is sought.

Lynx SprdAu Samuel A. Scrivens George Smith Central Square Lynn Salem Scrivens Smith Lynn & Boston Horse Railroad

Fires Damage Bromfield Street Building Early Morning

John Webber the letter carrier reported flames from 24 Bromfield street at 2 am. The first floor housed J. W. Wildes & Co upholsterers, with G. H. Woodbury on upper floors. Losses include heavy damage to Wildes & Co and substantial damage to Woodbury. building owned by the Thorndike estate, about 2500 dollars. Cause unknown and insured. Also a separate fire at a rear stable on Mechanic street Brighton caused 25 dollars in damage. Earlier alarms from boxes 216 and 215 were false.

George and Hampden Streets Aaron D. Williams Dudley Street Isaac Sprague Carl Preshold Hammond & Carter Albany Street William If McGillery John Doyle East Second Street South Boston Richard Wallace Commercial Street Dorchester Lincoln Street John Shea Essex Kingston J. W. Moore Dorchester Avenue F. W. May John Webber Bromfield Street J. W. Wildes & Co G. H. Woodbury Wildes & Co Thorndike Estate Baptist Church Mechanic Street Brighton

Fireworks blast devastates building. workers perish at Broadway site

In New York a basement fireworks explosion at 348 Broadway destroyed a five story building housing P. J. Keary & Bro. Fire destroyed stock valued at about 150000 with 50000 damages to the structure. Albert Eiles and August Healey died. Nellie Meyles survived after initial collapse. Other fires reported in 628 630 Broadway and 300 Broadway with varying losses.

New York Broadway P. J. Keary & Bro Keary Albert Eiles August Healey Nellie Meyles Ball & Co Vanderhoef & Co A. Neidman & Co Bovery Jay Cape Ann Boston Beverly North Shore Lynn Philipps Bass Point Cherryfield Horace Sawyer Millbridge William R. Sawyer William Grover Simon J. Gray Manchester N. H Martin W. B. Garland George Blanchets Jefferson and No. 5 Amoskeag Corporation New Yorks

Fire destroys four buildings and small hotel in Gustave Kren area

A fire starting this evening in the Gustave Kren area of Clifton Staten Island burned four buildings including a small hotel, with a loss of about 35000 dollars. Earlier in New York, J Q Preble & Co envelope and blank book factory on Franklin and White streets caught fire, damaging 20000 dollars to buildings and 160000 dollars to machinery and losses.

Gustave Kren Clifton Staten Island New York J. Q. Preble & Co Franklin Street White Street Preble & Co

Deaths from Sunstroke Among City Workers

Henry Crohan a laborer on the Boston and Lowell railroad living at 148 Chambers street was overcome by heat and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Michael Sullivan died after admission to the city hospital. Robert Murphy and Joseph J. Griffin remain hospitalized with sunstroke. An unnamed man hospitalized at Massachusetts General remains unconscious.

Henry Crohan Boston & Lowell Chambers Street Massachusetts General Hospital Michael Sullivan City Hospital Robert Murphy Joseph J. Griffin City

Heat linked fatalities rise in scattered localities

Prrrspura reports many sunstrokes with five deaths. Worcester records Henry Vail, a laborer, dying from sunstroke. Lowrit notes John Leonard of the street department died after sunstrike while Dennis Lark remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Krebs Insane in Washington Threat Case

Benedict Krebs a Swede claiming Springfield Illinois residency was examined by Drs Klein and McKim who declared him insane. He had escaped from an Illinois asylum and will be sent back this week then confined at the government insane asylum for safekeeping.

Washington Benedict Krebs Springfield Ill

Sudden Deaths Reported In Several City Locales

The morning found multiple unexplained deaths. An unidentified 35 year old man was found in the water at Craigies bridge and taken to Grove street morgue. Another unknown man, 40 to 45, with a head wound and severed left foot, was found near Red bridge at Dorchester. envelope marked McQuade found on him. A carpenter named est Bridget Lucas 65 was found dead in bed at 174 Marion street with unknown cause. Charles Hanlon bricklayer 115 Harrison avenue found dead in bed. James Kane 6 Walnut place found dead in basement. Thomas Riley 29 Thorndike street Charlestown found dead on floor. rupture of a blood vessel reported as cause. Medical Examiner Harris notified.

Craigie’s Bridge Congress Grove Street Red Bridge Dorchester McQuade City Hospital Warrenton Street Bridget Lucas Marion Street Harris Charles Hanlon Harrison Avenue New Court House James Kane Walnut Place Thomas Riley Thorndike Street Charlestown

Central Labor Union Meeting Hears French Delegate on Textile Aid

Victor DeLaheye, a French government delegate studying U S machinery, told the New York Central Labor Union that France may grant 6 000 000 francs to its textile workers for a cooperative project with a sixty year repayment plan. J B Dyer outlined the Moss Manufacturing strike in Westerly R I and a boycott was ordered.

New York Central Labor Union of Victor DeLaheye United States France J. B. Dyer National Granite Cutters’ Associaton Moss Manufacturing Company Westerly R. 1 Central Labor Union

Anniversary Service Honors Independence at Mechanic Hall

An anniversary service for national independence was held in Mechanic Hall under Lafayette Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Featured were organ music by KE Knight, Eighth Regiment Band selections, readings of the Declaration of Independence, an address by Rev S L Gracey, and the presence of the Second Corps of Cadets, Eighth Regiment staff, Post 34 G A R, and the city council.

SaLem Sprcrar Mechanic Faigll Lafayette Street Methodist Episcopal Church KE. Hf. Knight Eighth Regiment P. W. Bishop W. E. Mead Common Council Kellar L. Gracey D. D

Cathedral Opens But Not Yet Dedicated

Provive nce R J July 3 The Roman Catholic cathedral was formally opened with Bishop Harkins as celebrant and Father McKenna delivering the discourse The expected Bishop Healey of Portland Maine was unable to attend The cathedral is not completed and will not be dedicated for months.

Provivence R.J Harkins Father McKenna Healey Portland

Italian Camp Duel Leaves One Dead in Amherst

A midday fight at the Italian camp in Amherst left Jimmy Toucie dead and Pascal Toucie wounded by a revolver shot fired by an Italian named Joe. The killer was slashed with a pickaxe during the clash, escaped after washing blood, and is 86, 5 feet 6 inches, with a heavy brown mustache. motive remains unknown.

Amherst Jimmy Toucie Pascal Toucie Joe

Explosion at Barrow powder works destroys mixing house

An afternoon dynamite blast at the Montgomery Hawes & Bros powder manufactory in Barrow New York blew the mixing and packing house to atoms. No one was nearby and the cause remains unknown.

Barrow N.Y Montgomery Hawes & Bros

Remorseful Doctor Slays Auctioneer Then Ends His Life

In Examia New York on July 3 Dr Randolph Lyon after shooting and killing Rhode Moe an auctioneer at Franklin Bradford County Pennsylvania yesterday morning returned home and, overcome by remorse and fear, killed himself.

Examia N. Y Rhode Moe Franklin Bradford County Penn Randolph Lyon

Brief death notices from Waterville region

John Roy Newbury, a young unmarried man, was found at Parker River bathing and the body was not recovered. Mary Simpson of Waterville, Maine, died by her own action yesterday.

John Roy Newbury Parker River Mary Simpson Waterville

Jacob Sharp Failing in Jail Amid Bribery Case

Jacob Sharp grows weaker daily in Ludlow Street jail and barely sits up as his lawyers prepare bills of exceptions. Warden Keating notes his frail condition, while observers discuss admissibility of Potts testimony and which doctors will evaluate Sharp before sentencing.

New York Jacob Sharp Ludlow Street Keating Mr. Sharp James A. Richmond Hot Springs Richmond Chicago Sharp Arkansas

Bostons Win Second Straight Over Pirates in Pittsburg

Boston defeats Pittsburgh 9 to 4 in a game featuring sharp fielding by Johnston Hornung and Nash. Standings show Boston in second place as New York and Chicago close the gap. other results include Lowells defeating Blues at South End grounds and multiple Western and East games with decisive scores.

Bostons Pittsburg New York Chicago Johnston Hornung Nash Pittsburgs Miller Sutton Beecher Wise Coleman Kuehne Conway Morris Sok Rugadier Sty Snes Mittsburgs Mohnston McKinnon Smith Wheelock Clorrors MccKinnon Smit Tate Wild Unitevas Valentine Lowells Blues South End Clare

Building Trades Council Elects Officers and Reports Strikes

The Building Trades Council met in Preble Hall with all trades except granite cutters reporting progress amid their strike. New officers were elected led by President L. W. Davidson and Vice President J. Harrington. Delegates from the Curvemey Makers Union and Granite Cutters Union were received, a Labor Day picnic was announced to raise funds for a labor hall, and other community activities were noted along with police reporting firecracker incidents and injuries.

Building Trades Council Preble Hall L. W. Davidson J. Harrington L. G. Neuman P. J. Henry Charles Weiber Charles Marston Curuiey Makers

Iolanthe at Oakland Garden Presented by Brocolini

The Brocolini company performed Iolanthe at Oakland Garden on Saturday night with Signor Brocolini and Miss Janet Edmondson in their original Strephen and Phyllis roles. The chorus faltered and the orchestra showed uncertainty but Brocolini and Edmondson excelled. Florence Bate impressed as Iolanthe. Cast also included Miss Helen Adelaide Russell Mr Edward Cameron Mr Frank Moulton Mr Joseph G Foy and Mr Leonard Roche. The opera will be repeated until further notice.

Iolanthe Oakland Garden Brocolini Company Signor Brocolini Janet Edmondson Strephen Phyllis Miss Edmondson Florence Bate

Minstrels open week at Bijou with 23 performers

Hennessey Bros. Minstrels begin a seven day engagement at the Bijou Theatre this afternoon. The company features twenty three trained performers, a large orchestra and brass band with a special programme today. Corinne appears as Tom-tom in Arcadia at the Museum, and Tolante plays this afternoon and evening at Oakland Garden.

Bijou Hennessey Bros Deal Minstrels Corinne Museum Tom-tom Arcadia Oakland Garden

Business Troubles Hit New England Firms in Insolvency Notes

The report lists numerous creditors and liabilities across several states. Notable cases include Frederick N. Woodward of Newton with 26096.27 in debts. G W Plummer of Dover offering 25c on the dollar. Springfield milliners Chamberlain & Eaton in insolvency. Mrs Cornelia D Marsh assigning. and Hubbard & Farmer brokers in Hartford showing 624,295 liabilities against 323,822 assets.

Frederick N. Woodward Newton G. W. Plummer Dover Chamberlain & Eaton Springfield Cornelia D. Marsh St. Paul Minn Bailey Plumb Bloomington Macaffe & Co Michael J. Ternan Iar Boston Theophilus G. Wadman Watertown Mass Somerville Howard Phelps Dunning Hubbard & Farmer, Brokers Hartford Conn

Montreal Youth Dies After Wrestling Incident

A Montreal youth named God frey Auge wrestled with a companion on Saturday. He was thrown, struck his head on the floor, and collapsed with a severe headache before dying moments later.

Montreal Godfrey Auge

No Sales on Saturdays Until Further Notice

Public notice declares no Saturday sales until further notice. The page lists multiple stocks and bonds for sale or mortgage sale details including Ernst Hormel and Micah Dyer Jr with a July 18 1887 auction date in South Boston.

Ernst Hormel Micah Dyer, Jr Suffolk Boston South Boston Third Street F Street Dyer Avenue Iford Street Said Hormel Micah Dyer Julia K, Dyer

Peremptory Auction of Mill in Needham Mass Ends Near Depot

Auction sale of the Keeler Manufacturing Company mill in Highlandville Needham Mass offering complete machinery and water and steam power for under wear production. Also selling a boarding house at the corner of Highland avenue and West street near the depot.

Keeler Manufacturing Company Highlandville Needham Mass Highland Avenue West Street

Assignee Sale Of Mill And Land Near Boston

Public auction Wednesday at 2 p m on the premises. The four acre mill site includes a paper box mill and dwelling, powered by a turbine wheel and an eighty horse power engine. Machinery features 5 Davis & Furber cards 48x48, 4 300 spindle mules, 196 spindle hand jack, 8 tables, knitting machines, rib frames, cuff machines and more. Central location twelve miles from Boston, near Highlandville station. Cash payments of 5000 and 8200 required, sale follows boarding house sale. Plans and full schedule available via George H Talbot Assignee or auctioneers S R Knishis & Co.

Davis & Furber Campbell & Clute Tiffaney & Cooper Necessa Boston Highlandville Station Woonsocket Division New York & New England Railroad New York Highland Avenue West Street Boston & Albany George H. Talbot Federal Street S. R. Knishis & Co Washington Street

Sale of Genteel Residence on Arlington Heights

A sale notice announces the transfer of the residence at Arlington Heights in Arling ton owned and occupied by Joseph Pagani Esq. The notice provides the action location and prepares bidders for the transaction.

Arlington Heights Arlington Joseph Pagani

Sale of Elliot Estate in West Newton Auction July 11

Large and well known Elliot Estate on Waltham and Watertown streets to be sold by public auction Monday July 11 at 8 pm on the premises. Mansion house with 17 rooms, billiard room, stable, outbuildings, and 67 desirable lots. Cash, with remaining balance over eight yearly payments. plans available at the auctioneers office. Telephone 791.

Depot Boston Elliot West Newton Waltham Watertown

Auction Sales Schedule Remark at 11 30 A M

Auction sales held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 30 A M list includes 20 shares Iti Mfg Co 2 do Globeg Natl Bank 5 do Marge Houghton On Rd com 20 do Hill Mfg Co 175 Little Rock Fort Smith Ry Co scrip.

New York & Boston Rapid Transit Co Bank of Republic Freeman's Natl. Bank Rockland Bank Lowell Machine Shop Merrimack Mfg. Co Freeman’s Lawrence Mfg Dwight Mfg Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway RR. Co Champion Iron Co Boston Wharf Co Lawrence Gas Light Co Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Co Mass. Mutual Insurance Co Cook County Nor Charlestown Cons. RR. of Vermont Wichita & Western RR Chiccago Milwaukee & St. Paul Natl Eagle Bank Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Continental Mills Amoskeag Mant. Co Fitchbury RR Rutland RR. Co Maine Central RR Connecticut & Paseo Rivers RR Lowell Chicago Summit Little Rock Fort Smith National Bank of Commerce Continental Ab Bank Chicopee Mfg. Co Albane Cotton Mills McKay & Bigelow Heeling Machine Assen Boston & Colorado Smelting Co Continental Natl Bank North Chicago Rolling Mills Great Falls Mfg. Co First Natl, Bank Greenfield Pullman Palace Springfield Asiatic Natl. Bank Salem Revere Bank Dudley Hosiery Co McKay & Big Heeling Mach Asso McKay Metallie Fast Showalter Mortgage Co Eagle Bank Continental Natl. Bank Freeman’s Natl. Bank Hamilton Natl Gt. Falls Manuf. Co Amory Manuf, Co Concord Railroad Boston & Providence Rd Boston & Maine Second Natl. Bank Howard Natl. Bank West Michigan Lbusell Trimmer Co Lynn Gaslight C St. Louis Kansas City Everett Natl. Bank Bank of Commerce Merchants’ Natl. Bank Manchester Mills Mfg GlobegNatl. Bank Marge Houghton & On Little Rock & Ft. Smith Ry. Co

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