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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1894

Page

2

Fire on Governor's Island Sparks Incendiary Alarm

Fire was discovered shortly after 2 am on Governor's Island in a cluster of sheds at the head of the wharf. Patrol boat and fire boat couldn't reach the flames due to low tide and high sheds, so crews returned to the city and left the fire to burn out. Incendiary origin is suspected. one dwelling shelters the island keeper, with several storehouses and a boathouse nearby.

Governor's Island Baker Street West Roxbury Spring Street Providence R. R

Thirteenth annual Christian Endeavor convention ends

Cleveland records the 13th annual Christian Endeavor convention with 40000 total registrations, 14790 from outside Ohio, and large prayer meetings. speakers include C A Dickinson, J E Cheeseman, S L Mershon, and Frances E Willard. resolutions denounce liquor, honor Sabbath, and back Christian citizenship as mission for raise 1,000,000 for missions.

Cleveland, O Society of Christian Endeavor Ohio Montreal J. E. Cheeseman Cleveland C. A. Dickinson Francis E. Clark Ue . Ee Fir Jr.gof New York Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Lake Erie United Work Christian Ende George H. Hubbard Foo Choo Christian Endeavor Society Jonas Spotted Bear Santee Agency Nebraska Christian Endeavor Movement Herman Warszawiak New York City Frances E. Willard America Temperance S. L. Mershon Chicago Christian Endeavor Missionary Course Gilbert Reid China B. P. Raymond Middletown Conn A. J.F. Behrends Brooklyn N. Y

Widow Lydia Colesworthy Dies After Laudanum Overdose

In Newburyport on Saturday night Mrs. Lydia Colesworthy a housekeeper at Matthews's Camp Rowley took an overdose of laudanum ending her life. Friends and a farm hand had earlier argued with her after a day of fishing. Found by Thomas Kneeland in a bunk with an empty bottle. She died at daybreak about 38 years old. The house belonged to Lawyer H. H. Matthews of Boston.

Newburyport Lydia Colesworthy Matthews Rowley Thomas Kneeland

Nonantum Child Recovered After Wandering Away

An eight year old child of Thomas Borden from Cook street Nonantum was found wandering this afternoon. The child could not say its name and was placed in the care of Officer Taffe. The loss was reported to headquarters at 6:30 and by 10 o'clock the child was claimed and returned to its parents.

Newton Thomas Borden Cook Street Nonantum Taffe Little Wanderer

Danvers Tax Rate Increases As Valuation Shifts

Danvers officials announce the current year tax rate at 16.80 dollars, up 0.20 from last year. Assessors report town valuation at 4,490,000 dollars with a 40,000 dollar drop in personal estate and a 20,000 dollar gain in real estate. State tax is 1,000 dollars lower than the previous year.

Danvers

Drunken barge death of Capt David S Kelly at Middletown

Captain David S Kelly of Dennisport Massachusetts died in a barge incident at Asylum dock Middletown Connecticut after a drunken row with William Cronin and William West. Cronin and West were arrested. an inquest set for 2 PM Monday.

Kelly Dennisport

Hibernian Echoes Officers Elected Across Divisions

The Hibernian Echoes reports officers elected in Division 3 Randolph and Military Division 8 Boston with installations by County President M F Sullivan and Colonel Charles McCarthy. Divisions 17 Somerville, 11 South Boston, and 6 Somerville also announce officers and committee appointments for the coming term amid speeches and planned future growth.

Randolph James E. Foley John P. O'Sullivan Joseph T. Leahy Thomas Maher Patrick Brady M. F. Sullivan Boston Hibernian Hall Charles McCarthy J. J. Crowley William J. Slyne James J. Hurley James Sibley John Dolan Colonel McCarthy John J. Cotter M. J. O’reilly John O'Doherty Division 17 Somerville John F. Burke Thomas McNeill Patrick Coffey Thomas J. Stack John F. Couch Alexander Morgan Richard Whalen Thomas Stokes Patrick Bergin Bernard McGrath Patrick Dumford Michael J. Collins Patrick J. Curley Thomas Madigan B. F. Connors James Collins James Daly Edward Shinnick Daniel O’donovan Cornelius Bowen Philip Kean P. J. Horgan Denis O'Mahoney Cornelius McGonagie Denis Mahoney Edward McGrath Timothy O'Connell

Bartlett Defies Cambridge Ice Cream Proclamation

Mr Bartlett of Central square defies Mayor Bancroft by delivering pre ordered ice cream despite five top dealers shutting down. Captain Murray orders a warrant. a Brattle Square summons may follow as dealers rally behind Bartlett amid public interest and ministerial backlash.

Bancroft Cambridge Bartlett Central Square Messrs Warren Jones Belcher Oak Grove Farm Mr Bartlett Murray Station 2

Severe cyclone devastates Newport with glass losses

Newport Rhode Island July 15 A cyclone and hailstorm pounded the city causing extensive damage to 600 buildings. The Boston store lost 300 lights and Perry House 200 plates of glass. Florists suffer large losses including Carl Jurgens who estimates 5000 dollars in glass. crops and poultry also damaged. Crowds visit to view the havoc as glaziers work without clear repair progress.

Newport R. I Boston Perry House Carl Jurgens Iiddletown Jamestown Goat Island

Will Test the Law Beverages Trial in Inman Square

A college pump provided refreshments to a thirsty public while the old pump remained. Drugstores closed per a mutual agreement and humor in signs was minimal. Reycroft, with two stores, plans to open Sunday to test tobacco and soda laws.

Inman Square Gloucester Nantasket

Everett druggists open Sunday hours amid protest

Druggists of Everett announce partial Sunday hours to fill prescriptions in response to physician requests. Alfred C Smith, secretary of the Everett Druggists Association, says the Mayor and Board of Aldermen ignore the public and the association, and that stores will open for portions of Sundays for sale of drugs. He asserts the action is to ease restrictions, not defy law, and quotes a stern rebuke to the Mayor.

Everett Alfred C. Smith The Everett Druggists’ Association

Buffalo ex postmaster Gentsch shoots self in head

Bernard F. Gentsch, a longtime local figure and former Buffalo postmaster appointed by President Harrison, died by suicide today. He had just resigned the office two weeks earlier and was widely expected to back the Republican mayoral candidate.

Buffalo N. Y Bernard F. Gentsch Harrison

Dr Joseph Pagani Dead

Dr Joseph Pagani prominent North End physician died at his Gainsborough Street Roxbury home between midnight and 1 00 am Sunday from rheumatic illness after years of illness He was about 57 and had long been unable to practice His son and daughter survive him with the daughter married Pagani had built a strong medical reputation in the North End.

Joseph Pagani North End Gainsborough Street Roxbury Pagani America Italy Boson Salem Street Hanover Stree

Man Drowns While Bathing in River Near Spring Street

William Michie, 24, a respected resident, drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming with companions in the Charles River near the bridge by the Spring Street station of the Providence division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Unable to swim he went beyond his depth and sank three times before aid arrived. his body was recovered later. He lived with his wife on a nearby street and a medical examiner was notified.

Middletown Conn David S. Kelly Dennisport Mass Asylum Dock William Cronin William West Cronin Kelly West Captain Kelly Wakefield Brockton California Boston Hartford & New Haven Transportation Company Union Mills Coles & Weeks Anchor Inn Charles Brierly Cleveland William Michie Charles Spring Street Providence Division New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Fierr

Drowning of Burlington Men in Mississippi River Bathing

Martin Ig. Walker, a young Burlington attorney, his father Silas Walker, and his uncle T. W. Walker, were drowned while bathing in the Mississippi River a few miles above Burlington. Two boys in the party were rescued.

Burlington Martin Ig. Walker Silas Walker T. W. Walker Mississippi

Knife Attack at Old Orchard Seizes Town

In Old Orchard a stranger attacked Grace Dennett, 16, injuring her and ransacking her cottage before fleeing. The mother, Mrs. A. A. Dennett, was away at Laco. Grace was found insensible on return. Police reportedly arrested a man with a knife but released him for lack of evidence amid local uproar.

Portland Old Orchard A. A. Dennett Grace Laco

Embezzling Clerk Strikes Large Pittsfield Grocery Firm

James Egan, owner of a Depot Street grocery, reveals his trusted clerk Barney Curley stole at least 3000 dollars. Curley, once with Curley McCormick Joyce, managed the best route, fled after agreeing to settle in June. Grand jury returned an embezzlement indictment. Curley’s whereabouts are unknown. He is married with three children.

Pittsfield James Egan Depot Street Barney Curley Curley Curley, McCormick & Joyce Egan

Liberals and Spiritualists Camp Meeting Opens at Ocean Grove

Dennisport July 15 The twenty ninth annual camp meeting of the Liberals and Spiritualists opened at Ocean Grove Harwichport grounds though many cottages remained closed due to several deaths among regular cottagers. Rev L K Washburn Revere led today with additional speakers listed including Rev S L Beal Brockton Mrs Jennie B H Jackson Ground Haven Dr H B Storer Boston and Rev F A Wiggin Salem.

Dennisport Ocean Grove Harwichport L. K. Washburn Revere S. L. Beal Brockton Jennie B. H. Jackson Ground Haven H. B. Storer Boston F. A. Wiggin Salem

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