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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1891

Page

3

Advisory Board Roads That Were Represented

New York July 14 Special to the Post The Advisory Board of the Western Railroad Traffic Association met at the Windsor Hotel to transact business for the Western railway system. Roads represented or expected to be present included Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Missouri Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Union Pacific Chicago & Northwestern Chicago Burlington & Quincy Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Illinois Central Iowa Central Denver & Rio Grande Wabash and others.

New York Western Railroad Traffic Association Windsor Hotel Western Railway Chcago Milwaukee Great Northern J. J. Hill Jd. Kennedy ‘Tod Northern Pacific Thomas F. Oakes David 8. Wege Union Pacific Sidney Dillon S. H. H. Clark Chicago & Northwestern Marvin Huehitt Albert Keep Chicago, Burlington & Quincy C. F E. Perkins Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé Allen Manuel George C. Magoun Chicago Rock Island & Pacific R. RK. Cable B. Brewster Illinois Central Stuyvesant Fish van Rensselaer George Coppell Wabash O. D. Ashley M. Hayes Aldace F. Walker Board of Commissioners The Western Traffic Association Midgley Gould Mississippi River Western Trafic Association Associated Roads Roswell Miller Missouri Pacific Railroad Hutchinson Rock Island Railroad Kan Missouri Pacific Advisory Opnion

Rattan Furniture Catalog Offers Light Oasis for Summer

The advertisement touts rattan furniture as a lighter alternative to heavy upholstery for summer. It promises fine grade pieces, long durability of 30 to 40 years with proper care, and savings on each item. A 96 page catalogue with 94 illustrations is offered free upon request with three postage stamps.

Murderous French Canadian Kills Woman Then Shoots Self

In Garnier Quebec born Thomas Vachon aged about 26 from St Raymond Quebec shot Mrs Nora Landry fatally at midnight then killed himself. He had lodged with the Landrys but was turned out after illness drained his money. He entered by breaking in and pursued Mrs Landry and her children before shooting her in the back of the head and turning the gun on himself. Mrs Landry remained conscious during medical exams but died. Vachon did not recover. Local authorities say he plotted the act, with relatives in Canada and here.

Garnier Thomas Vachon St. Raymond Quebec Nora Landry Vachon Landrys Landry Main Street Canada

Pusey & Jones to Build Caiman, a 96‑Foot Steel Hull House Boat

The Pusey & Jones Company of Wilmington signed a contract with Pierre Lorillard to construct a steel hull floating dwelling named the Caiman. The 96 by 24 foot craft will feature a pine deck, six rooms, an ice house, kitchen, store rooms, and simple crew quarters. Living quarters occupy the saloon deck with a hurricane deck studio, the vessel will be white with white and gold interiors and ornate, light-filled design throughout.

Wilmington Del Pusey & Jones Company Pierre Lorillard

Warlike Navajos Rally in Arizona Frontier

A Flagstaff report says Navajo Indians massed and grew agitated warning stockmen to abandon the cattle ranges. Sheriff Francis and a cowboys posse gained reinforcements with 25 more citizens, while warrants for the chiefs were issued. Governors telegrams asked for troops to be ready.

Denver Col Rocky Mountain News Flagstaff Ari Francis

Important legal opinions on state tax collection for railroads

The New York Attorney General reports important General Term Third Department opinions affirming the state's right to collect the organization tax from consolidated railroad corporations. Nickle Plate owed over $57,000 and Fitchburg over $23,000. total unpaid taxes from other companies exceed $100,000.

Aupany N. Y Third Department Nickle Plate Railroad Fitchburg Fitchburg Company

Nelson Buys Quarter Interest In Noted Stallion

Detroit July 14 C H Nelson becomes sole owner of the stallion Nelson after acquiring the Whitney estate quarter for a sum thought to be about 25000 dollars. Whitney had held a quarter since 187? and made yearly offers until last fall. Papers sealing the Boston deal arrived this week.

Detroit C. H. Nelson Nelson Boston

Campbell Will Succeed The Ohio Democratic Nomination

Campbell is set to be the Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee with a near unanimous ballot. Opponents vow to block harmony, urging free coinage of silver while others push conservative finance. A day of heated disputes ends in a dots of violence, but Campbell gains strong support in Columbus and at the Hollenden Hotel.

Pittsburg International Medical Congress Newark Warren F. Spalding Massachusetts Prison Association Campbell Saratoga Curveland Ohio Hamilton County Cincinnati Cuyahoga County Cleveland A. J. Warner Harter Ilhomas L. Johnson J. W. Owen Irvine Dugan Jackson L. A. Russell Hollenden Democratic Party of Neal Plain Dealer Peter Nolan William James Patterson Thurman Columbus

Wreck of Yacht Tidal Wave Near Pasque Island

Dr A L Ranney, famed New York specialist, arrived from Pasque Island where his schooner yacht Tidal Wave lay wrecked on the Graveyard reef. The vessel struck in fog after leaving Buzzards Bay and Quick’s Holl, tearing holes in her port side as waves pounded the rocks. The crew saved some belongings and found shelter at the Pasque Club House while plans to float her are discussed.

New Beptorp A. L. Ranney New York City Pasque Island Buzzards Bay Quick’s Holl George W. Gibson Gay Head Pasque Gibson Pasque Island Club Orain Cook California America Pasque Club Boston Tow Boat Company Vineyard Haven R, Ranney Quick

Insurgents Win as Navy Reports Chile Engagement

San Dinco Cala July 14 Commander Janer of the Mexican man of war Democrata reports a naval clash off the Chilean coast two days ago. The insurgent cruiser Magellanes defeated several government vessels, with two government ships nearly destroyed, marking a decisive insurgent victory.

San Dinco Cala Janer Man of War Democrata Navy Department Magellanes

Longest raft on record reaches Newton Creek in pieces

The Leary raft, built in St John New Brunswick and departed June 28, arrived in Newton Creek at 4 30 pm in three sections. Originally sixteen sections formed the raft which is described as the largest ever built in James Murray. The total length measured about 4000 feet from tug to raft end and it carries roughly 3 5 million feet of lumber.

Lona Islana City N. Y Leary Newton Creek St. John N. B James Murray

Dedham Murder Suspect Arraigned After Wife Killing

George Nagle, 59, charged with murder in East Dedham case, waived exam and awaits July 23 hearing. Committed to Dedham House of Correction without bail as Norfolk grand jury prepares for September trial. District Attorney Pratt and Assistant Feeley will prosecute. no reporters allowed. Nagle made repeated suicide attempts in his cell overnight and slept poorly.

Depham George Nagle East Dedham Belle Thomas H. Wakefield Nagle William F. Drugan Dedham Norfolk Superior Criminal Court Harvey H. Pratt Abington Joseph J. Feeley Norwood Commonwealth Augustus B. Endicott Clifton Chase

Murdered by Hoodlums in Krens on Fourth of July

George W. Crocker aged 22 died from lockjaw after injuries received when three youths Lewis E. Banyea George Auger and Lawrence Gilbo attempted to remove carriages from Crocker’s father’s premises. Crocker defended them and was overpowered then kicked and struck. he died days later as symptoms worsened. Banyea charged with manslaughter and Gilbo Auger with assault. all pleaded not guilty and cases deferred awaiting Attorney General arrival.

Krens N. H George W. Crocker Lewis E. Banyea George Auger Lawrence Gilbo Crocker Young Crocker

English syndicate to control American glucose market

July 14 report states American glucose operations will fall under an English syndicate after purchase contracts closed. Colonel H. Cooper Gladow led English visitors who proposed selling plants once controlled by the Glucose Trust. The trust’s block includes Buffalo and Lewistown area plants and others, with a capacity of 60,000 to 70,000 bushels daily and assets valued around 16 million dollars, while bonds of 20 million dollars are reportedly planned.

Curiaco H. Cooper Gladow Chicago Glucose Trust Levi Mayer Comanies Buffalo Lew Cove N. Y Davenport Marshalltown Waukegan Wis East St. Louis Peoria

Duncan Acquitted After Insanity Verdict in Wales Trial

RC Duncan of Washington DC was tried in Bettws Coed North Wales for allegedly beating his wife with a stone in May. Testimony showed him over his injured wife and confessing to injuring her. He was acquitted on insanity grounds and ordered detained in custody.

Loxpon RC. Duncan Washington, D. C Bettws-Coed North Wales Wales Evan Evans Duncan Jones

Late ship news lists numerous vessels sailing and clearing

New York reports a long list of steamers and barks with destinations including Bremen Queenstown Salerno Yarmouth NS Hong Kong and Montevideo plus ships cleared for destinations such as Lisbon Belize Havana and Newcastle on Tyne The City of New York is noted off Brow Head today with the date July 14 Ar indicating a Baltic or Atlantic movement context.

New York Maasdam Rotterdam Colon Whitney Boston Westernland Antwerp William H Connor Higo Seer Varbados Eastern Star Ringleader Thomaston Charlotte Buck Bangor Jenniie Greenbank Rockland Leta Machias Trave Bremen Sierra Lea Queenstown Salerno Pernambuco City of Columbia Yarmouth Lucy P Miller Herman Winter RK R Thomas Hong Kong Barks Essex Lyttleton Eliser Montevideo Kate Burrill Uebec Briga Irene Lizzie Horton St Johns Bristow London Greece Jetiry Miranda Liseman Belize Aud Hamenstedt Savanilla Urbino Kerr Newcastle-on-Tyne Scandia Kooff Hamburg Berlin Loud Liverpool Matic Parsell Parks Matanzas Erickson Havana Lione D’ottone Bona Algeria Chaves Wallace Laguayra

Cobbosseecontee Regatta Winners List and Officials

The third annual regatta on Lake Cobbosseeconte at Acustra Me. featured winners in three classes with Undine and Lady of the Lake taking top spots in first class, Florence and Thorfin leading second class, and Anna and UC Hunt first in third class. Judges included Henry Revere J W Chadwick Goulds Bodwell starter Merrill and manager Tyson. conditions were fine and attendance large.

Acustra Cobbosseecontes Undine H. M. Packard Florence Charles Higgins Thorfin R. T. Whitehouse Anna &. U C. Hunt Henry Revere J. W. Chadwick Boston

First Business Meeting of International Congregational Council

The Congregational Council opened at the Kingsway House Chapel with Dr Reynolds and a negro delegate at communion. Dr R W Dale spoke on Divine Life in Man while Rev A E Dunning of Boston urged ministers to address youth needs. Rev N Boynton described the Society of Christian Endeavor. Rev Mr Gooch preached at City Temple, defending Pilgrim Fathers and Congregational leaders as called by God amid orthodox Bible views. The church was thronged.

Loxpox International Congregational Council Kingsweigh House Duke of Westminster Reynolds R. W. Dale A. E. Dunning Boston N. Boynton Society of Christian Endeavor Gooch Chicago

Manhattan Club Athletes End England Tour at Polytechnic Grounds

London July 14 The Manhattan Athletic Club of New York closed its England appearance at the London Polytechnic Athletic Club events. Roddy won the 300 yard handicap. Remington captured the 100 yard dash and the 300 yard invitation handicap from scratch, with times near 10 seconds and 32 seconds respectively. Queckberner earned the hammer throw with 131 feet 8 inches and will receive a gold medal from the Polytechnic Club.

London Manhattan Athletic Club New York England London Polytechnic Athletic Club Roddy Manhattan Club Mortimer Remington Remington Imself Cas Queckberner Manhattan Polytechnic Club

The Fall of the Bastile Celebrations in Paris

Paris observed July 14 with grand ceremonies as Alsace-Lorraine societies led a large procession from Place de la Concorde to the Strasburg statue. Crowds cheered Vive la France as wreaths and tri color flags were laid. President Carnot decorated three Americans including Van Bergen and Nachtel, with officers of the Legion of Honor. Schweitzer was named a knight of the Legion.

Paris France Place de la Concorde Strasburg Carnot van Bergen Nachtel Mr. Schweitzer New York Benevolent Society Legion of Honor Jr. Schweitzer

Emperor at Leith Sails to Forth Bridge View

The Emperor of Germany arrived at Leith at 7 06 am and was greeted by the mayor officials and the German Consul. He boarded the Hohenzollern which sailed up the Firth of Forth to view the bridge, then returned past Leith en route to Norway while a warship fired a royal salute.

London Germany Leith Hohenzollern Firth of Forth Forth Bridge Norway

Atlantic cattle bill fate cited in Commons debate

In London the Chancellor of the Exchequer said the Atlantic cattle bill likely would not be pursued amid opposition. In Victoria Vicronis, B. C., the Maggie Mac skipper reported a U S steamer Thetis halting at Behring Sea entry and warning that vessels entering after notice would be seized.

London George J. Goschen House of Commons Behring Vicronis B. C Maggie Mac Cox Behring Sea United States Thetis Victoria

Steamers Arrived From Multiple Ports Across Atlantic

A list of ships arriving in major ports on July 12 to 14 includes the Scandinavian from Glasgow to Boston, Wiemar from Bremen docking at Baltimore, Saale from Bremen and Dida from Amsterdam in New York, plus Catalonia from Itow at Liverpool and Grasbrook from Montreal at Hamburg. Other entries note Christine from Philadelphia to Copenhagen, Crystal from New York to Leith, Polynesian from Montreal to Liverpool, Empress of Japan from Vancouver to Hong Kong, Werkendam off Scilly Islands from New York to Rotterdam, Havel to Bremen at Southampton, and Dania from New York for Hamburg with movements near the Lizard.

Boston Glasgow Baltimore Wiemar Bremen New York Saale Dida Amsterdam Liverpool Catalonia Assyrian Copenhagen Christine Philadelphia Leith Crystal Hamburg Grasbrook Montreal Marsala Hamborg Jor mMoville Ope Empress of Japan van 8Couverailea Hong Kong Scilly Islands Werkendam Rotterdam Southampton Havel The Lizard Dania Hamburn

Thermometer Rises Amid Heat Waves and Socialist Rhetoric

In Boston on a sweltering day the heat climbed into the eighties with a southwest breeze. A light shower offered little relief while a sidewalk discussion turned to socialist critique of capitalistic society and a looming revolution.

Unclear fragment hints at life insurance event or firm

Fragmentary text mentions life insurance, a company NAT S LIFE INS and names PHELPS and BOSWA in an unclear context. Cannot determine a coherent event or人物 from the readable snippet.

Nat Phelps Deva Boswa

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