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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1889

Page

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4 Costa Rica and Nicaragua May Fight War Drift

San Francisco July 3 Sensational talk of possible war between Costa Rica and Nicaragua over canal control. Managua correspondent for Panama Star and Herald says Nica government loyalists push tension unless heavy tolls are paid to carry canal along San Juan River near Costa Rican boundary. Costa Rica claims land once decided to Nicaragua. treaty may be reinterpreted. Costa Rican army larger and recently equipped with European guns. Troops mass on frontier, fear of advance rises as negotiations fail.

Nicaragua Costa Rica Sosta Ruca Europe Naren

Ory of Mexico Faces Partial Inundation After Rains

Orry of Mexico reports heavy rains over two days have partially inundated the city. City pumps, deemed essential for drainage, are proving nearly useless as restorations lag and streets stay flooded. Local authorities scramble to secure temporary drainage measures and assess damage.

Ory Mexico Orry

Iron Nation leaders sign, stand for unanimous support

Lower Bayce Aceney in Dakota reports Iron Nation officials Little Pheasant Dead Band and Sur 4 leaders of last year's opposition signed today. They aim to secure a smooth process with as little friction as possible and expect one unanimous vote in favor of the 1 percent measure.

Lower Bayce Aceney Dak Iron Nation Little Pheasant Dead Band Sur

Woman struck by bottle during arrest on Pleasant Street

Mrs. Charlotte W. Bjorkland of 25 West Second Street South Boston was hit in the face by a bottle thrown at Officer Brewer during an arrest on Pleasant Street at around 10 o clock last night. She was badly injured and taken to the City Hospital for treatment.

Charlotte W. Bjorkland West Second Street South Boston Pleasant Street Brewer Cadiz City Hospital Chauncey Street Walker & Co Fish & Holden East Broadway Granville Feller Cambridge Street Brighton Smith’s Organ Factory Tremont Street Timothy Leary Ee Street Hame Franklin Street Hook and Ladder Protective Seventh Street

Fragmented OCR sports snippet with scattered names

A jumble of city names and dates appears in an OCR fragment. It mentions Boston July and June phases, teams or players such as Liverpool and London, with multiple inconsistent lines lacking coherent events or outcomes.

Delagoa Bay rail way data to justify government action

Ss Portugal says official data will justify the government's action in the Delagoa Bay railway matter. The city notices include contests between cricket clubs in Dublin and Philadelphia, and several international political and social items from Europe and the Americas.

Portugal Delagoa Bay Railway

Fireworks and Disturbances Raise City After Supers Orders

Police notes report widespread fireworks and detonators exploded on principal streets last evening. One arrest at Station 35 for firecrackers, with trumpets and shouting worsening the scene.

Small Caas

Appalling mine explosion at St Etienne kills hundreds

A fire damp explosion at a St Etienne coal mine traps miners in two pits. About 200 men are feared dead with sixteen bodies recovered and many injured. News spreads quickly as crowds gather near the mine, with no hope for many trapped workers.

St. Etienne Ince Soo

Davitt Testimony on Irish Independence Strategy at Parnell Commission

Mr Davitt testifies at the Parnell commission on Ireland's independence attempt. He favors open movement if backed by force, opposes Clerkenwell attack, and notes parties among Irish groups. He discusses land reform as a path, Clan na Gael, and his differing views with Parnell.

Lonpos Davitt Parnell Commission Ireland Clerkenwell Irish Republican Brotherhood Paris Matt Harris Tannen Webster Witness Brotherood Harris League James Y Kelly House of Commons Avist America Ar. Parnell Mr. Parnell Parnell Cleague People’s Left S‘eans Ile la W. 2 Atlantic Ne. Daviti

Engagement Between Egyptian Troops and Dervishes at Arqitween

July 5 report from Caro describes Colonel Wodehouse leading Egyptian forces to engage dervishes at Arqitween. Dervishes defeated with about 500 killed or wounded. Egyptians suffer seventy killed or wounded. British forces counterattack drove dervishes north, with two enemy guns captured.

Caro Arqitween Nand Wodehouse

Global Sunday School Convention Reports World Reach

London July 3 The morning session continued discussion on Organized School Work noting that among 50 million children only about 217 thousand attend missionary day schools and 100 thousand in Sunday schools Delegates shared experiences across countries In the afternoon Dr Warren Randolph Newport introduced the international lesson plan saying ten million study the lessons Mr Peloubet spoke In the evening French and Swiss delegates said the plan did not suit their countries due to local needs

London My. Pool Warren Randolph Newport Peloubet France Switzerland

Bible Study Methods Highlighted by Dr John Hail

Dr John Hail of New York spoke on optimal Bible study techniques amid the long cycle and the varied difficulty of many subjects, presenting practical approaches for readers seeking clearer understanding.

John Hail New York

Portugal Says Official Data Will Justify Action

A Lisbon dispatch to the London Times quotes Senor Gomes, Portugal's foreign affairs minister, saying official data will justify the government's action over the Delagoa Bay Railway concession. He notes Portugal would adhere to concession terms, despite conflicts with national interests, and that negotiations with England and America proceed amicably with no objections to arbitration.

London Lisbon London Times Senor Gomes Delagoa Bay England America Portugal Durban

English remove French flag at Sultan's house in Grand Bassam

In Grand Bassam Upper Guinea the English have taken down the French flag from the house of Sultan Dountonken. France asserts protectorate over the Sultanate. Negotiations between England and France over the issue are under way.

Dublin Amateur Cricket Club of Philadelphia Dublin Cricket Club Upper Guinea Costa Rica Nicaragua Canal Wilkie Collins London Ottawa Chicago Society of Authors Criterion Venezuela St. Etienne France Elgin County Ont Paris Sultan Dountonken Grand Bassam England

Rights of Authors Banquet at the Criterion London

The Society of Authors held a well attended banquet at the Criterion in London with Earl of Pembroke presiding. About 200 guests included Walter Besant George Augustus Sala Max O'Rell Rider Haggard and Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton. Speakers urged stronger protection of authors rights.

London Society of Authors Criterion Earl of Pembroke Walter Besant George Augustus Sala Max O’rell Rider Haggard Louise Chandler Moulton

Spain Grants Pope Refuge in Valencia, Sagasta Says Yes

Maparco July 3 The Imparcial reports the Spanish government has granted the Pope asylum in Valencia after Vatican authorities asked whether he could be given refuge if obliged to leave Rome. Premier Sagasta, after consulting the Queen and ministry, answered affirmatively.

Maparco The Imparcial Vatican Spain Rome Sagasta Valencia

Congo steamer reaches Matadi as railway terminus cue

The Congo governor reports a 1860 ton steamer ascended the Couzo River to Matadi, suggesting the town could be a suitable railway terminus. In London the cabinet set a committee to fix allowances for Prince Albert Victor and Princess Louise. A Shah party toured Guild Hall, crowds and troops lining the route. Paris hosted the World Peace Congress, which chose London for the next conference with Senator Sherman elected vice-president.

Brussels Congo State Couzo Matadi London Albert Victor Louise Shah Diplomatic Corps Paris Sherman

Hailey Idaho Fire Destroys Most of Town Business

Reports from Hailey Idaho detail a devastating fire that wiped out the business district except Friedenthal's fireproof house. Major losses include Whattin & Co about 100000 and Idaho Forwarding Co 26000, with many merchants damaged or ruined. rebuilding is anticipated as residents begin to salvage what remains.

Saut Lake Utah Hailey Ida Friedenthal Whattin & Co Barkr Burt Slayton South Barre New York Palais Royal East Fourteenth Street Washington Penn Chartier’s Creek Canonsburg

Baltimore & Ohio Cuts Rates on Wheat and Corn

The Baltimore & Ohio announces effective July 6 a sharp rate cut on wheat and corn from Chicago to Baltimore from 22 to 17 cents and to Philadelphia from 28 to 18 cents, with New York down to 20. The move, a surprise after prior opposition by 39 of 42 central roads, aims to capture traffic by removing a major disadvantage for the Eastern line without lake connections. Other roads will follow, while authorities consider broader effects on lake and trunk-line rates.

Cleveland Jefferson Page William Pattee Bath Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Mansfield Forts Warren Winthrop Chicago Baltimore New York Philadelphia Curiaco the Evening Journal Baltimore & Ohio Northwestern

Repeal of Hibition Liquor Law in Elgin County

In St. Thomas Ontario and surrounding Elgin County a July repeal of the hibition liquor law passed with a overwhelming majority. The measure known as VY REPEALED reflects a shift in local alcohol policy across the region.

St. Thomas Elgin Co

Boy Killed by Brother Firearm Practice in Worcester

Worcester report says Luke Boyle, 12, was probably fatally injured by his older brother who was testing a rifle for the Fourth. In New Haven, Isaac Hull accidentally shot Willie Creegan, 7, with a 32 caliber revolver, and the boy will likely die.

Worcester Luke Boyle New Haven Conn Isaac Hull Willie Creegan

Granada Struck at Punta Fejohan Total Loss Reported

A dispatch to George Could president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company from San Francisco confirms the Granada wrecked on rocks at Punta Fejohan. The steamer and cargo are a total loss worth 425000 dollars.

New York George Could Pacific Mail Steamship Company San Francisco Granada Punta Fejohan

Bonner Offers for Trotter Axtell in Minnesota Trade

St Paul July 3 Robert Bonner of New York offered 65000 for the Minnesota trotter Axtell who yesterday ran a mile in 2 15 breaking the three year olds record. The offer was refused.

Robert Bonner Axtell St. Paul Minn New York Minnesota

Phoenix Mutual Life stock sale to director syndicate

A. C. Goodman, president of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company, has sold his controlling stake to a syndicate of directors who intend to sell it. The move centers on reshaping control of the company and directing its future strategy.

Pourth Goodman Phaix Mutual THE Phoenix Hamtrorp Conn A. C. Goodman Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Stoc Syndicate of Directors

Stronger Evidence Sought For Burke Extradition

Despatch from Winnipeg reports stronger evidence needed to link Martin Burke to the Carlson cottage before extradition to Canada. Judge Longenecker and Luther Mills discuss obstruction as Carlsons likely to be sent to Winnipeg. Police testify. adjournment set for Friday.

Miss Mary Brigham Westboro Winnipeg Donald McKinnon Collins Chicago Burke Ottawa Ont Harrison Martin Burke Dr. Cronin Department of Justice Lord Stanley New Brunswick Department

Last of Southern Life Ins Companies Goes Under

Mooring Alabama July 8. The Mobile Life Insurance Company assigns to D R Burgess and Elliott Toxey. About 1100 policies outstanding, mainly held by Alabamians and Mississippians. Policies matured faster than assets, leading to the assignment. The final closure of eighteen Southern life insurers begun in 1870 71 attributed to Northern firms swallowing the business.

Mooring Ala Mobile Life Insurance Company D. R. Burgess Elliott Toxey South Great Northern Companies

AFTER THE PRIZE FIGHTERS

Governor Lowrey seeks permission from Alabama and Louisiana to allow armed militiamen through their states to intercept Sullivan and Kilrain should they enter Mississippi. Kilrain’s party aboard a Baltimore & Ohio train delayed by a storm reached Cumberland and dined at Queen City Hotel with police clearing the crowded dining room.

Jackson Miss Lowrey Alabama Louisiana Sullivan Kilrain Cumberland Baltimore & Ohio Suilrain Sunper Queen City Mitchell Moore Baltimore Harrison McKee Halford

Fidelity Bank Deal Sparks Backing Suspicions and Bank Ruin Plan

Chicago creditors seek identities of backers in the Fidelity Bank deal linked to the E L Harper case. An interview with Receiver Armstrong is disputed. John V Lewis is described as a temporary participant who bought wheat after the corner began. The story contends the corner was designed to ruin Harper and the Fidelity Bank, with planned betrayals and known bank condition.

Chicago E. L. Harper Harper Fidelity Bank Armstrong Fidelity National Bank Cincinnati Standard Oil American Cottonseed Oil Trust John V. Lewis Swift American Xchange National Bank Lewis

Local mishaps and injuries reported in Roxbury and nearby areas

Last evening several residents suffered injuries from fireworks and accidental shots. Sarah Spillane lost part of her hand from a cannon cracker. Cynthia Wilson and James Watson were shot in the hand. a 7 year old girl injured by a firecracker. 17 year old Davine Birch set off powder and injured his hand. Thomas Grace blew off fingers on Gold Street. Also noted: Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association sent $1000 to Mrs Maybrick amid a poisoning case report.

Sarah Spillane Downer Street Roxbury City Hospital Thomas Grace Parmenter Street Gold Street Maybrick New York Sprcrac Edward B. Harper Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Agen's Pany Icw

Radclyffe Fight Over Secretarial Post Divides Club

The Home Market Club faces a factional battle as the board seeks the retirement of Secretary Radclyffe amid claims of misrepresentation in a circulating circular. A nominating committee has proposed a slate led by Timothy Merrick to replace him, urging members to vote at the July 10 annual meeting or return proxies.

Radclyffe Lergy Herbert United States Clarke Boston Home Market Club Herbert Radclyffe Timothy Merrick Oliver Ames East E. H. Baker Ware W. E. Barrett Francis Batcheller North Brookfield Bennet Lowell J. L. Burden Northhoro Fred E. Clark Lawrence George Davis Dover William F. Draper Rufus Frost Chelsea Gilbert Curtis Guild William H. Haile Worcester J W. Jo Ludlam Philin O James Phillips, Jr Fitchinon Frew, Jr Adams the Worcester E. T. Slocum Lizurene Lee Howard George Ph Weeks Clinton Fing Timothy Mera Sanford Failie ' Lynn O. 5 Greenlead Parker Albe

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