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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1895

Page

4

Bride Fatally Ground Under Locomotive Wheels Near Hoboken

Eugenie Zimmer man a 17 year old bride residing at 223 Spring Street West Hoboken met a fatal end when a freight and a passenger train crossed near Hackensack River. Her husband who had married her only last Sunday watched in horror as she was struck on the track and mangled. The body was taken to Jersey City morgue for an inquest by County Physician Converse.

New York Eugenie Zimmerman Spring Street West Hoboken Hackensack River Zimmerman Joseph Palentier Jersey City Cooper Converse

Maine Rally Energizes Delegates at Winthrop Church

Maine delegates gather at Winthrop Congregational Church in Charlestown for the convention headquarters rally. President J R Townsend presides and introduces W R Foss and Cora B Bickford who speaks on persistency and zeal. Dr Dunn and Reverend Kenneth McKay also address delegates amid welcoming remarks.

Maine Winthrop Congregational Church Charlestown J. R. Townsend W. R. Foss Cora B. Bickford Biddeford Father Endeavorer Clark Clark Dr. Dunn Dunn Kenneth McKay Holton McKay

Erring Comedian Clark Burton Sued for Absolute Divorce

Esther Many, sister of Clark brothers restaurateurs, sues John F. Many stage star known as Clark Burton for absolute divorce. The couple wed after a runaway match in 1870. John pursued acting, neglected Esther and their three children, while brothers funded his ventures and he kept up extramarital liaisons with several soubrettes.

New York Esther Many John F. Many Clark Brothers Clark Burton Grand Street John Manys One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Blanche Bernard Kate Reed Blanche Burton

Akron Police Search For Missing Balancer Achille Philion

Akron officers report receipt of a letter from Emma Philion of Brooklyn seeking her husband Achille Philion. The performer known for balancing on a ball and rolling feet down a spiral incline allegedly married in Akron two years ago to a local woman, Belle Melvin. They were said to be headed to Australia.

Akron Emma Philion Brooklyn N. Y Achille Philion Belle Melvin Philion Australia

Cyclist Miss Abbie Rollins Rides In On Bike Bar

Miss Abbie Rollins of New Brunswick rode five miles to Plainfield with George K. Parsell on the back bars after the pneumatic tire failed near destination. The novel sight drew wide attention as they arrived in Plainfield on Thursday night.

Plainfield N. J Abbie Rollins New Brunswick George. K. Parsell

Preferred Ore Husband To The Other

Rival husbands of Mrs. J Isley of Irvington who is hospitalized in Jersey City met at City Hospital for the first time. Mrs Isley previously identified as Mrs De Lacy during the trolley collision that injured her and left De Lacy the favored husband in the affair. De Lacy and Isley confronted each other in the sick room, prompting Isley to vow for justice.

New York J. Isley Irvington City Hospital Jersey City de Lacy Isley

Anawan Mother Kills Two Children in Hatchet Attack

In Sheffield Illinois today authorities report Mrs J Debay of Anawan killed her two children aged three and five last night with a hatchet in a fit. Debay had recently been released from an insane asylum and is under investigation by local officials.

Sheffield Ill

Plymouth Excursion From Boston to Historic Plymouth

On Tuesday next the New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers a special excursion from Boston to Plymouth. The round trip fare is $1.00, and tickets are sold only through the excursion committee of the Christian Endeavor. The trip highlights Plymouth’s historic, natural and scenic attractions, appealing to travelers from all sections.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Plymouth Boston The Christian Endeavor

Reception for Oregon and South Carolina delegates at church

A reception was held last evening at Franklin Street Congregational Church in Somerville for the Oregon and South Carolina delegates. Other delegates and church members attended, and a praise service featuring songs was conducted during the event.

Oregon and South Carolina Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville Sclos

Reception for Kentucky delegates at Somerville church

A large attendance gathered at Prospect Hill Congregational Church in Somerville last night to welcome the Kentucky delegates. The cordial evening featured hymns and solos as part of the program.

Kentucky Prospect Hill Congregational Church Somerville

Help for Widow Wills Raises Small Fund Effort

A local appeal response cites reader donations totaling 10.00 for the destitute widow of John W. Wills of East Boston and quotes the Post editorial urging charitable aid for the six children. G J L of East Boston sends a personal contribution in gratitude for the rectoral call to mercy.

Post John W. Wills Hinckley Street Som- Grr Icics Cuksweevees Bacwak Roxbury American Kosbuc

Grateful Widow in East Boston After Riot

Mrs. John W. Wills, wife of a Fourth of July riot victim, was found at 12 Webster Avenue East Boston with her seven children. Neighbors aided her with support, and the Boston Post collected 30 dollars in subscriptions, delivered by the paper carrier, to ease her hardship.

Post Boston John W. Wills Webster Avenue

The Golfer for July advances golf journalism and art

The Golfer for July shines with its record achievements and history making content. It prints the first American golf poem and features photo engravings of notable figures including T A Havemeyer L B Stoddart George Hunter J H Taylor General C J Paine ex Governor William F E Russell and the shipping cup plate. The magazine is praised as a golf authority and sustains a large circulation, notably in Massachusetts with about 10 000 devotees.

T. A. Havemeyer United States Golf Association L. B. Stoddart George Hunter J. H. Taylor Great Britain C. J. Paine William FE. Russell William H. Vincent Golf Authority Massachusetts

Lingane Is Beaten in Providence Row Over Osceola Cook

D F Lingane editor of the Evening Telegram was knocked down and badly beaten by Swineburne in Providence. Lingane suffered a broken nose and facial cuts. Swineburne, bondsman for Osceola Cook the black man Lingane shot months ago, has been the subject of several Telegram pieces.

Providence D. F. Lingane Evening Telegram Swineburne Lingane Osceola Cook Telegram

Fire destroys house wounding William Hine in incident

William Hine suffered injuries as a house caught fire and was destroyed in the blaze. Fire crews responded to the scene, documenting extensive damage to the residence and surrounding area.

William Hine

Tornado kills three in Cherry Hill New Jersey

A tornado swept over Cherry Hill at 3 30 afternoon destroying twenty five houses and killing three people. Several injured and the New Jersey and New York railroad depot was lifted and carried about two hundred feet before falling. Agent Van Wetterling was found under a freight car. The Reformed Catholic Church was moved two feet off its foundations.

Cherry Hill N. J New Jersey & New York Railroad van Wetterling

Well Wishes YP U Elects Officers at Jersey City Convention

The Young People's Christian Union of the Universalist Church chose Jersey City New Jersey as next convention site. Texas gained in membership by 92 percent with three unions formed and a large New York delegation highlighted by a prize banner to Dr C Elwood Nash. President Felt welcomed speakers and Rev M H McGlauflin urged sowing the gospel seeds as the mission field.

Jersey City N. J Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist Church Harry L. Canfield Baer Christian Endeavor Society Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Church of the Unity Boston Mass Brother John Willis Baer Felt Alberta A. Gardner Texas Union Q. A. Shinn Frances J. Skinner Texas New York Brooklyn C. Elwood Nash Greenpoint M. H. McGlauflin Q. H. Shinn Elmer J. Felt Tacoma Wash Lizzie H. Goldthwaite Danvers Hira B. Brown Dublin Ind H. M. Fowler Cleveland Belle McDuff New Hampshire J. S. Stevens Philadelphia

Storm Drives Yachts to Shore and Floods Winthrop Beachmont

A severe wind and rain event hit the North Shore with heavy downpours after 10 o'clock, flooding streets in East Boston Beachmont and Winthrop. Many small boats capsized or anchored to avoid swamping while tents along Beachmont and the bay front were toppled as streets turned to rivers.

Boston Beachmont Winthrop Béachmont

Boy Bum escape on swing in New Jersey incident

Bert Hardy an 11 year old Methodist Sunday school excursionist near Boynton Beach Raritan Bay escaped strangulation when a swing rope looped around his neck as it swung. He fell unconscious but was rescued by bystanders and doctors called it a miracle he survived. he sustained rope abrasions and is expected to recover.

New Brunswick N. J Bert Hardy Boynton Beach Raritan Bay Hardy

Trolley Collision Kills One in Toronto Area

A Scarboro Suburban trolley clash east of Toronto killed one person and seriously injured three others while several more were hurt slightly. A motor car and trailer carrying Sackville Street Baptist Mission pupils and teachers collided with a westbound empty car on a curved stretch. Cars traveled about ten miles an hour. visibility was poor due to the curve.

Toronto Scarboro Sackville Street Victoria Park

Sudden Worcester Storm Strikes With Hail and Thunder

About 2:30 PM a dark sky over Worcester turned stormy with wind rain and hail. Hailstones pea sized fell for about two minutes accompanied by thunder and lightning. No damage reported. Temperatures ranged from 68 to 49 degrees.

Worcester

Insurgents Pardoned in Hawaii on Independence Day

Honolulu on July 5 and Victoria July 13 report President Dole released forty five insurgents sentenced to five years each, with four other prisoners pardoned for meritorious conduct. Commutations reduced terms from 80 to 20 years for Gulick Seward Rikard Wilcox, from 30 to 15 years for Walker Carl Willman Greig, and from 26 to 16 years for Louis Marshall.

Honolulu Victoria B. C Republic of Hawaii Dole Council of State Co. T. Gulick W. H. Seward W. H. Rikard R. W. Wilcox T. B. Walker I. Carl Willman W. H. Greig Louis Marshall

Looking for her son in San Francisco camp search

Mrs Marie Wainwright a Boston widow is in San Francisco seeking her son George C believed to be in the army under an assumed name. He disappeared from Boston after inheriting 30000 from his uncle James Dwyer two years ago. Dwyer and Wainwright were prominent Bangor Maine lumber merchants and Dwyer left valuable Concord New Hampshire real estate neglected due to his absence.

San Francisco Stly Marie Wainwright Boston George C Camp Monterey James Dwyer Dwyer Wainwright Bangor Concord N. H

Destructive July hailstorm hits Hartford tobacco belt

A fierce hailstorm with wind struck Hartford area between 3 and 4 pm, damaging tobacco crops across Windsor Locks Suffield East Hartford Glastonbury Manchester and Wethersfield. Lightning injured Harvey Fuller near Windsor Locks. Hail depths reached up to eighteen inches on roofs in Glastonbury. Widespread crop ruin and downed wires hindered communication, with losses likely over 200000 dollars.

Hartford Conn Windsor Locks Suffield East Hartford Glastonbury Manchester Wethersfield Att Wood Harvey Fuller

Board of Police Postpones Promotions Pending Papers

The police board planned to promote patrolmen to sergeant and lieutenants, but Walter E. Bruce's promotion was delayed because civil service papers for his examination were not returned in time. William O. Libby and Edwin A. Piper passed, and the board expects to issue a new order on Monday to promote them together.

Board of Police Walter E. Bruce Civil Service Commissioners William O. Libby Edwin A. Piper

Cuban Patriots Confident In U S Neutrality Aid

President Palmer of the Cuban republic in New York says the movement will act within U S law while seeking recognition. Senor Sangilly may become diplomatic delegate to push belligerent rights. The revolutionary plan aims to raise funds and supply ammunition to Cuba without law violations, targeting a spring 1896 endgame and Havana independence.

New York Palmer United States Senor Sangilly South America Revolutionary Party Cuba Havana

Russia asks date for Japanese withdrawal from Liao Tung

Prince Lobanoff Ros tovski, Russia foreign minister, asked Japanese minister Nishi on July 11 for a withdrawal date from Liao Tung. Japan said it would hold the territory until China pays the war indemnity and compensation for renouncing Liao Tung. Russia then instructed its Tokio ambassador to seek a withdrawal date for all troops from the Chinese mainland.

London United Press St. Petersburg Prince Lobanoff Rostovski Nishi Tokujiro Russia Liao Tung Peninsula Japan Liao Tung Tokio

New York Gold Shipments Set for England

New York reports a July 13 steamer to England carrying 250000 dollars in American gold. Nesslage Colgate & Co, agents for Western mines and refineries, explain London’s demand and profit in current sterling exchange. They note no further exports are planned at this time.

New York England House of Nesslage, Colgate & Co Nesslage, Colgate & Co London

Park House demolition plans settled for August start

Proprietor Whipple of the Parker House ends extended quarters plans and the Park House property dispute is resolved. Demolition work is expected to begin August 1, removing the Park House at the noted site while the Bosworth extension proceeds under Whipple’s earlier arrangements.

Whipple Parker House Bosworth Park House

Lightning strikes barn at Fales farm in Ayer area

A bolt hit the barn of Charles H. Fales between Ayer and Littleton this afternoon, burning the barn and house to the ground. Much hay and farming tools were destroyed. only some house furniture was saved. Loss estimated at 3500 with 2000 insured.

Ayer Charles H. Fales Littleton

New England pensions listing multiple original and reissued claims

The report enumerates pension actions across New England and New Hampshire including_original and reissue cases for individuals in Rhode Island Massachusetts and New Hampshire with names such as Joseph Garnett John Battey George W Clark Thomas Norton Davis C Witherell Andrew Simmons William Schreider Charles N Allen Caleb M Hayden Cornelius Moynihan Edward Norton Harrison Maynard Joseph Warren Edwin Spencer Albert Pittsley James Flynn Samuel Merrill John White Rufus Day Thomas Trainer William Fitzgibbons Samuel T Goss and widows and minors of George F Lewis plus Maine Cumberland Mills New Hampshire Tilton and Lakeport entries with increases and reissues for several claimants.

Washington New England Rhode Island Joseph Garnett Woonsocket John J. Battey Massachusetts George W. Clark Boston Thomas Norton Davis C. Witherell East Cambridge Andrew R. Simmons Fall River William Schreider Mattapan Charles N. Allen Charlestown George Washer Soldiers’ Home Chelsea James McGuire Caleb M. Hayden South Braintree Cornelius Moynihan South Boston Edward H. Norton Worcester Harrison Maynard Shrewsbury Joseph Warren Lee Edwin R. Spencer Dudley Albert R. Pittsley Cochusett James Flynn Samuel D. Merrill Fiskdale John White Quincy Rufus L. Day Webster Thomas Trainer Beverly William Fitzgibbons Northampton Increase Samuel T John Venderheden Tilton James Hanlon Job C. Jenne Lakeport Rollins D. Moore Amherst John S. Hubley Portsmouth

Bloody end of Formosa republic turmoil rocks Kelung

Kelung the republic's president fled to China amid looting of government stores and treasury, rioting, and deaths. The powder magazine exploded outside the city, killing many as English and German interests were guarded. Japanese forces arrived early next morning to restore order.

Laipeh Formosa Kelung Republic China

Boy struck by tent pole in Roxbury on Fluntington avenue

Patrick Murphy, 12, of 30 Mechanic street Roxbury, was hit on the head by a tent pole on Fluntington avenue grounds yesterday afternoon. He suffered a compound skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Patrick Murphy Mechanic Street Roxbury Fluntington Avenue City Hospital

Descendants of Rebecca Nurse Hold Danvers Gathering

The Nurse family descendants mark their annual gathering on the 2th inst at the Nurse homestead in Danvers, honoring Rebecca Nurse, a victim of the Salem witchcraft delusion.

Rebecca Nurse Danvers

New England River and Harbor Work Report Details

Washington July 13 report of Captain Bixby shows the south New England coast harbor projects. The largest single locality spend was 219366 dollars at Point Judith harbor of refuge, now over half completed with a 5000 foot breakwater and 2600 feet below water level. Newport Harbor work focused on dredging shoals while Stoughton Connecticut harbor of refuge nears completion with 10637 spent. Nantucket harbor advances with the west jetty finished and the east jetty nearing half complete.

Washington Bixby South New England Chief of Army Engineers Harbor of Refuge Point Judith Newport Harbor Stoughton Conn Nantucket

Labor Union Convention Ends With Defeated AFL Withdrawal

The National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees closed its annual convention last night. A resolution to withdraw from the American Federation of Labor failed. The boycott of the English brewery syndicate in the United States was endorsed. The free pass system was condemned as harmful patronage. National officers elected include Claud Hogan of New York as president Edward Kelly of Cincinnati as vice president James Hynes of New York as recording secretary Patrick Moloney of Boston as treasurer. Detroit was chosen for the next convention.

National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees American Federation of Labor United States Claud Hogan New York Edward Kelly Cincinnati James Hynes Patrick Moloney Boston de Toit

Victoria Martin Arrested on Ship Departure Attempt

Victoria Woodhull Martin was arrested at the Hotel Majestic by Deputy Sheriff McGivney before sailing to Europe. A suit by Ella C. Welles seeks 1500 for alleged wrongful destruction of clothing and seven trunks. She posted 1000 bail, declined to say if she would sail, and returned to the Majestic amid the Humanitarian magazine dispute.

New York Victoria Woodhull Martin Hotel Majestic McGivney Europe Justice Stover Supreme Court Ella C. Welles Superior Court Victoria Woodhull Lady Cook

Waltham Consumtives Face City Health Action

Physicians in Waltham gathered at City Hall to discuss combating a surge of consumption. A circular on infectiousness and quarter disinfection was approved, with expanded exam access for physicians. Dr. Worcester supported separating strong and weak students for public schools. The Board planned stricter rules to deter consumptives from settling in the city.

Waltham Board of Health Worcester

Hamilton Mills Resuming Striking Weavers Return

In Amesbury on July 13 four of the str iking weavers at Hamilton Mills went back to work. A total of 243 looms are running, up 107 since last Monday, with many expected to return next Monday. The Weavers' Union held an important meeting in Bahan Hall where James F. Carey urged perseverance and support from the union leaders.

Amesbury Hamilton Mills Weavers’ Union Bahan Hall James F. Carey Haverhill Whitehead Textile Union of Fall River

Request for Henry George in will of London chemist

Silas Mainville Burroughs a London chemist is dead in Monte Carlo. His English will leaves 24 shares of his estate to various charities and to Henry George, the Single Tax advocate. Medina N Y properties are willed as a playground. The rest goes to his wife and three children.

New York Silas Mainville Burroughs Burroughs, Welcome & Co London England Monte Carlo Olive Augusta Chase Burroughs Theodore Barrett Medina N. Y Edinburgh Medical Mission Presbyterian Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund African Mission Hope House Tangier Henry George

St Mary’s North End Parish Picnic Promises Fast Boston Roster

Annual parish picnic entries from Boston include Crowley, famed potato racer, and Stewart, top quarter miler. Events sanctioned by N E A R U feature 100 yard dash, potato race, one mile, 440 yard, 88 yard dashes, high jump, shot put. Prizes go to first and second in each event. Open to amateurs. entries close tomorrow. contact T F Garrity at 29 Sheafe Street.

St. Mary’s Parish North End Boston Crowley Stewart T. F. Garrity Sheafe Street

Kiel Canal Collision Sinks French Vessel

A ship passing the Kiel Canal collided with the French ship Emile near Rendsburg and the Emile sank immediately, halting traffic in the Baltic North Sea waterway and delaying transit today.

Hamburg Baltic-North Sea Canal Emile Rendsburg

Loan Bill Faces Mayor Veto Review In City Council

The Board of Aldermen is set to accept the mayoral verdict on the loan measure John B Moran and the elections deputyship. East Boston hospital demand contrasts with a $60000 Webster avenue widening cut as non urgent. The Broadway extension was omitted from the loan bill, drawing debate among city leaders. The new Election Board plans to move offices and increase staff, with Moran shifting to oppose Republicans this fall.

Board of Aldermen City Hall East Boston Webster Avenue Cross Street Union Depot Charlestown Teamsters Nashua Street Lomasney O’brien Common Council Broadway Messrs. Pearson and Farrer Moran

Prizes Declared for City Sailing Regatta Final Races

Officials led by A. T. Bliss announce results from the July 4 sailing race after protests and corrections. Awards list first through fifth class prizes for boats including Caribou, Rex, Savitar, and Lillian, with sums ranging from $3 to more than $50 and multiple classes such as keels, knockabouts, and S and C boats. Final tally to be confirmed.

Beatrice John Cavanagh Ida J F. E. Beckman Quissett W. P. Taylor Caribou James Bertram Kitty, Bowers and Longmore BA Pvize Ceca Ecersensu Selves Rex J. B. Farrell Cc. B Savitar E. A. Cook Cocheco F. M. Borden C. B Mist A. M. Merrill Lillian G. W. Griffis Keels Ariel A. W. Gosbee Nike T. E. Jacobs Nabob H. W. Friend la Chica C. V. Souther Mabel F. Swift C. E. Bruce Nausett P.C. Cummins DIIZO Gracie G M. J. Sughrue Ees J. F. Blanchard Camilla T. H. Jackson W. F C. F. Bache H. . Faxon Topsey Tg .O. Gay W. E. Whitney F. O. Wellington Satanic William Daly, Jr Bulalia R. G. Hunt Zoe James McCarthy L. A. Horton Sunbeam H. B. Faxon Mirage Carl Schindler Alpine J. Blethen Jonah N. B. Stone Kitty Did C. B. Pear Scurey George Walsh

Deaf Man Killed by Train in Caryville

Albert Tourtellotte, 75, of Caryville, was struck by a westbound New York and New England railroad passenger train at Caryville on July 13. The deaf man did not hear the three whistle blasts and was instantly killed.

Medway Albert Tourtellotte Caryville Central Division New York & New England Railroad Tourtellotte

Amesbury Strikers Return to Work Progress Report

Lockout at Amesbury mill shows 242 looms active today, up 107 from Monday. Management anticipates many workers will resume Monday as strike actions subside and outside aid comes in.

First Lady and Second Lady Exchange Humorous Seat Banter

In a witty remark captured by Puck, the First Lady asks if the Second Lady thanked him for her seat. The Second Lady quips that she did not thank him, suggesting he may have offered it because she appeared old.

Puck

Warden Faces Bathing Clash Over Race at Prison

New York July 13. Warden Hayes at Crow Hill Penitentiary struggles as white prisoners refuse to bathe with colored inmates and the latter object to bathing afterward. Indians also refuse after the first group. If Maltby civil rights bill applies, and the negroes insist on simultaneous bathing, the warden may face damages.

New York Hayes Crow Hill Penitentiary

Milford Robbery Arrest Of Tailor Victim’s Watch

William J. Mc Quade was arrested in Milford this afternoon charged with robbing tailor John D. Gillis of Pine Street of $0 and a gold watch Monday afternoon. A hearing will be held Monday morning.

Milford William J. McQuade John D. Gillis Pine Street

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