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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1890

Page

2

California and Pacific Coast Conquest by Fremont Era

The article recounts John C. Frémont’s actions in California during 1846 1847 detailing his expeditions his clash with Mexican and British forces his temporary retreat and ultimate plant of the American flag at Monterey Commodore Sloat later raised the flag confirming U S hold and Frémonts later political military career including his presid ency bids and commands It also notes later deaths including William Malcom and Gilbert Paris Whitman and the passing of British MP David Pugh and Father Mahoney with Cord being among obituaries in the period.

Lem George Bancroft Benton California Monterey Mexico Washington United States Sloat Admiral Seymour Granterey Commodore Sloat Fremont Commodore Stockton Kearney Polk Santa Fe Mariposa Estate Federal Senate King of Prussia Royal Geographical Society of London Pacific New Party Philadelphia McLane Covention Isaac Sherman Lincoln Broadway Nathaniel P. Banks Charles James Sherman Robinson Kansas Banks Dayton New Jersey Simon Cameron Pennsylvania Cameron James Buchanan Buchanan Regular Army Department of Missouri Western District Missouri River Springfield Mountain Department Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Stonewall Jackson Shenandoah Valley Potomac Harrisburg Cedar Keys Pope Cleveland Arizona Southern Railway William Malcom Syracuse N. Y Malcom Russia England Italy Gilbert Paris Whitman Rockport Johnston Kk. I Annisquam Mills David Pugh House of Commons Carmarthenshire Wales Father Mahoney Denver Col

Long-lived matron of 1795 birth famed for charity

Born in 1795, she kept abreast of current politics and social topics until her last days. Beloved in the village for boundless generosity and large-hearted sympathy, she inspired both young and old with serene cheerfulness. As strength faded, her kindness and contented spirit persisted to the end. S. E.

S. E

Harrison Letter On Free Trade Misattributed Denied

Carlisle Pa July 12 The National Grangers Exhibition secretary Colonel R E Thomas received a letter said to be from President Harrison about tariffs and education of farmers. A subsequent Washington posting stated the Carlisle letter is not genuine and Harrison did not express such views.

National Grangers Williams’s Grove Pennsylvania Benjamin Harrison Washington Carlisle Harrison

Seizure of Mattie C. Dyer at Ounalaska sparks dispute

Port Townsend reports Captain Mockler of the sealing schooner Mattie C. Dyer seized June 19 at Ounalaska by Deputy Collector Edmunds. Guns and hunting gear were taken ashore. Mockler claims no Behring Sea exposure and challenges evidence. The Bear cutter was present. the Harry Dennis arrived with many skins but slipped away. Sealing vessels overall report large catches.

Port Townsend Wash Mattie C. Dyer Mockler Ounalaska Edmunds Behring Sea Bear Lhe Rush Harry Dennis

Young Man Shoots Self in Nashua Basement

In Nasavua New Hampshire Fred W. Baker aged twenty shot himself in the brain with a revolver at Mrs Wilder's eating rooms in Spalding's block. He was a native of Hingham Massachusetts and recently worked at the Cortland House in Lynn. Doctors say he may live only a short time. authorities suspect temporary insanity due to lingering grippe.

Nasavua N. H Fred W. Baker Lynn

Judge voids Lennon's liquor license in Dracut case

Judge Hadley voided John Lennon's $8060 liquor license in Dracut for a tenement sale of liquor to be drunk on the premises. The defendant was fined $50 and costs for maintaining a liquor nuisance and appealed to the Supreme Court. He held the license illegal and violated law as sales occurred May 9 to June 24.

John Lennon Dracut Hadley Supreme Court

Missing jewels found by chambermaid in bed at Mrs Stevens

In Newport R I on July 13 Mrs Paran Stevens's jewels were discovered yesterday morning by Maggie an Irish maid beneath a pillow on the bed. The police suspect inside involvement and continue investigations while awaiting certainty to press charges.

Newport R. L

Naval orders reassignments and inspections announced

Naval orders list changes at League Island yard and Naval Academy. Mayo Dyer remains as inspector of ordnance at League Island. W. W. Hendrickson continues at the Naval Academy through Sept. 30. G. W. Pigman shifts to equipment officer at League Island. Duncan Kennedy moved from the Board of Organization to Pensacola on the 16th.

Washington, D. C Sproran Naval Mayo Dyer League Island Yard W. W. Hendrickson Naval Academy G. W. Pigman Duncan Kennedy Pensacola

Hartworp Private Discharged After Court Martial

Private Barton of Company F, First Regiment, GC. N. G. was tried for disobedience to orders and dismissed from military service by the Governor. He is disqualified from reentering the militia for five years. The sentence is described as unprecedented in the state's military annals.

Hartworp Conn Barton First Regiment GC. N. G

Portland Man Killed Repairing Shotgun at Work

Allen B. Moulton aged about fifty five and a partner in W. and C. R. Milliken was shot through the heart and killed instantly while repairing a shotgun yesterday morning not knowing it was loaded. He had served the firm twenty five years and leaves a widow and two children.

Portland Allen B. Moulton W. & C. R. Milliken

Terrible Baden Train Collision Kills Six Near San Mateo

A wagon carrying fifteen people was struck by a train near a cemetery in Baden, San Mateo County. Six people were killed outright and the rest injured as passengers were thrown about.

San Francisco Baden San Mateo County

Tragic Accident In Faun River Distress at Doctor’s Home

A horse belonging to Dr. Peckham bolted when a windblown object startled it at his gate. The doctor's six year old daughter, seated in a buggy, was thrown out and the wheels passed over her throat head and bowels causing injuries likely to be fatal.

Faun River

Wool-Growing Industry Ruined by Proposed Duty

A letter from Louis Windmuller argues against new wool and camel hair duties, stating free admission keeps prices low and hurts existing wool growers. It warns tariffs will raise carpet costs, reduce domestic production, and still force English imports. Preston GB Plumb is cited as the adding agent in Washington.

New York Louis Windmuller Preston GB Plumb United States Kansas Washington, D. Cc

Labor Union Meeting Sets Parade Chief Marshal

The Central Labor Union met at 724 Washington street and elected J. R. Anslow as chief marshal for the Labor Day parade. Delegates from Carpenters District Council and Sailors and Firemen's Union reported shipments and finance. A picnic plan for July 28 at Sharon Heights was set, and union activities included weekly assessments and plans for a larger parade turnout.

Central Labor Union Washington Street Local Assembly Sailors and Firemen’s Union Amalgamated Building Trades Council Carpenters’ District Council Sailors and J. R. Anslow Cigar Makers’ Union No. 97 Type Hall A.G. Uhlig Carpenters’ Executive Committee Carpenters Sharon Heights Dexter Hall J. J. Murphy P. J. Devine Michael Laily John Scanlan John Shannon Water Department Assembly Forester Hall Carpenters’ District W. J. Shields Jol T. White Hugh McKay Boston Lynn O. Marshall Union 33

Naval Fleet at Bath Hosts North Atlantic Officers

The North Atlantic Squadron arrived in Bath aboard the ships Ar-sarge Baltimore Petrel and Dolphin with a social lawn party hosted by General T. W. Hyde. The harbor buzzed with craft and a Togus Band concert followed a lavish waterfront reception.

Barn Olanearsarge Baltimore Bath Petrel Dolphin T. W. Hyde Tleeta Togus Robinson Portland

McKinley in Trouble as Warwick Gains Ground in 16th District

Ex Lieutenant Governor John G. Warwick of Massillon Ohio, nominated by Democrats in the 16th district to oppose McKinley, is seen by Governor Hoadly as likely to win. The district, redrawn last year, voted strongly Democratic, with Medina favoring Foraker over Campbell.

N. Y Holmes Wayne Stark Medina Campbell Medina County Foraker McKinley Carroll Columbiana Mahoning Warwick Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Commodore Garrison Ireland Aluman & Co Canton Democratic Party of Ohio King John H. Wallace Columbiana County Joseph D. Taylor

Open Letter from Quinnebaug Poet Attacks Tariffs and Greed

The town poet Drar Unene Sam writes an open letter condemning tariff policy and political corruption. He argues protection benefits Pennsylvanians at the expense of others, questions infant industries, and urges Uncle Sam to awaken and steer the Constitution away from fraud and greed. He calls for honest leadership and a united, fair economy.

Quinnebaug Sam

New Books in Political Economy and Church Critique

Review covers Macyane on political economy for general readers, noting money as first topic and bank currency as credit form. It critiques President Walker’s profits theory and praises its practical aim for schooling. Also evaluates The Church's Certain Faith by George Zapriski Gray as a dull but devout work, with mixed liberal emphasis and reverent tone.

United States Macvane John Stuart Mill Macyane Walker Hichards M. Macrane New York Ettingham, Maynard & Co American Science Series Francis A. Walker Henry Holt Boston Damie Upham Hobart Guild University of Michigan Baldwin Dean Gray Episcopal Church Jesus Christ Jesus of Nazareth George Zapriskie Gray Houghton, Mittin & C John Smith Lnearly Lost Annie M. Hucker G. W. Dillingham

Republicans Prepare for State Convention and Leadership Debate

The Springfield Republican reports the next Republican State convention will have 1265 delegates, replacing the former 1400. Speculation centers on whether Cogswell or Greenhalge of Lowell will chair, with Greenhalge favored for his newer influence and wit.

Springfield Reed Greenharge Henry Cabot Lodge Lowell Washington West End

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