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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1893

Page

2

Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Multiple Cities

A severe storm last evening lashed Charlestown Cambridge Somerville and Newton with lightning outages. Cars lost power, chimneys toppled, houses damaged, and trains halted. Hartford reported roofs blown off, trees down, and floods with crops harmed including tobacco losses.

The Ower Charlestown Tremont Street Worcester Street Arolley Everet Isaac N. Organ Gil Kes Dorchester Dorchester Avenue Costamer Shamrock Street Sixth Street Cambridge James Feeley Somerville Somerville Avenue Kent Street Winter Hill C. G. Lyons Broadway Brockton Albion Street J. Goodrich Montello G. H. Ackerman Medford Eugene Dussault Riverside Avenue Lapham Street Phebe N. Ryder Salem Street Allen Court Thomas McGuire Wimthrop Street Tufts Terrace Wellington Fulton Street Riversiie Middlesex Avenues Joseph Street John Rapson Roxbury Rapson Main Street Newton Newton & Waltham Street Railway Hartford Conn Glastonbury

Town Sees Property Valuation Jump Before Tax Day

The Selectmen have raised Milton property values by nearly $700,000 sparking citizen anxiety as the annual tax notices near Aug 1. The tax rate increases to 56 percent this year with $12.50 per $1000 due, up from $8 last year, and residents fear how the elevated valuation will affect their tax bills.

Milton

Ejected Family to Tewksbury From 228 Hanover Street

Mrs Living and her three children, forced from a tenement at 228 Hanover Street, were transported to Tewksbury last evening by managers of the Charity Home on Chardon Street.

Hanover Street Tewksbury Chardon Street

Tornado destroys Voghera and Categgio in Piedmont

A powerful tornado struck Voghera and Categgio in Piedmont on July 18 causing widespread destruction. Hundreds of buildings were wrecked and most houses in both towns were left standing. Hundreds of people were injured with seven bodies recovered so far. many remain buried in rubble.

Italy Voghera Categgio Piedmont

Sealer dispute over Mohican sinking tale questioned

News that the warship Mohican was disabled by a Behring Sea sealer is disputed by Donald Ross of Ross and Hewlett who says the Alexandria was in Hokodai, Japan on June 1, not during the May 20 alleged battle. The Alexandria sailed from San Francisco via Honolulu to Japan with no cannon. Two sealers seized in Alaska waters, Alexandria and St Paul, with sealskins found aboard and prize crews assigned. vessels bound for the next District Court term.

San Francisco Mohican Behring Sea Donald Ross Ross & Hewlett Alexandria Hokoda E Japan Honolulu Port Townsend Wash Richard Rush St. Paul Okoniak Kodiak Alaska District Court

Atlantic Cruise Yachts Race Off Shelter Island Winners Named

In a brisk Deer Island Cove race the Rival led the Atlantic Club yachts to victory in the forty footer class, with Ava winning the forty six footers. Rival’s owner Vice Commodore Samford may refuse the cup, else Penguin takes it. fleets head to Stonington tomorrow morning.

Shelter Island Atlantic Club Deering’s Cove New London Awa Gardner’s Bay Ava Athens Daphne Rival Penguin Roamer Samford Stonington

Meddler Colt Brings Derby Fame to New York Sale

Meddler, an 38 year old English colt purchased from Abingdon Baird's estate by Mr Forbes of Milton, is at Morris Park stables and may head to Boston if training fails. He stands sixteen hands, bay color with white star, and is praised as higher class than any English colt of his age in America. Forbes may use him for breeding rather than racing, despite Derby favoritism.

New York Meddler America

Labor unions report large meeting and new members

Painters and Decorators Union 11 held a large meeting in Typographical Hall and accepted the Building Trades Council report by Business Agent Burke. Five new members were initiated. Three new members joined Slate and Metal Workers at Dexter Hall. Furniture Workers General Organizer Gunther reported Paine & Co. shop unionized with all employees joining. Nineteen new members were initiated. Local Carpenters No. 561 met in Forester Hall and voted to parade on Labor Day with the carpenters. Eight new members were initiated.

Painters and Decorators’ Union 11 Burke Building Trades Council Slate and Metal Workers’ Union Gunther Furniture Workers Dexter Hall Furniture Shop of Paine & Co

A Biddeford Captain Foiled by a Confidence Man

Captain Charles O Derrill of Biddeford Maine narrowly lost 258 to a confidence man after a bank encounter on State Street. The swindler, who fled upstairs then bolted, was detained by Officer Curtis and identified as George H Appleby, with a prior alias George W Godfrey.

Charles O. Derrill Biddeford Merchants’ National Bank State Street Hits Derrill Curtis George W. Godfrey George H. Appleby

Real Estate Congress to Meet in St Paul in August

The third congress of the National Real Estate Association will be held in St Paul on August 21 to 23. Boston Real Estate Exchange treasurer F. H. Viaux aims to secure a large local delegation. Topics include uniform titles and registrations, uniform conveyances, and alien land ownership. Major Eastern cities will attend. Boston plans to contribute its quota. Delegates expect financial benefits from the exchange of views.

National Real Estate Association St. Paul F. H. Viaux Boston Real Estate Exchange National Association Boston

The Cambridge War Standoff Over New Building

Police guarded a granite block placed at the fence of Asa P. Morse’s Main Street project in Cambridgeport as work stood by. Morse consulted the city solicitor and instructed the foreman to delay on the disputed ground while awaiting an adjustment.

Asa P. Morse Main Street Cambridgeport Guardians of the Peace Men In Blue Morse

Abington Man Arrested for Fraudulent Property Conveyance

David F. Stotter was arrested by Division 1 officers in Abington on a charge of fraudulently conveying property worth $600. He allegedly took horses from Henry Harris's safe stable on Friend Street to sell for the owner, keeping cash. He posted bail and will be arraigned in Municipal Court this morning.

David F. Stotter Division 1 Abington Stotter Henry

Fire at Phipps Place building damages $25

Alarm from Box 2 at 6 50 p m yesterday reported a fire in the bedroom on the second floor of the building at 4 Phipps Place owned by William Bag ley. The fire, confined to that room, caused about $25 damage with unknown cause.

Phipps Place William Bagley Freeport Street Dorchester Daniel Whelton

Home Market Breakout Adopts Silver Purchase Repeal Call

At a meeting of the officers of the Home Market Club the group unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to repeal the silver purchasing feature of the law of July 14, 1900. The resolution argues the market’s low mood harms American labor and capital and links it to government silver purchases.

Jdome Market Club Home Market Club Congress

Blockade Delays Providence to New London Train

A derailment at Nantick halted traffic on the Consolidated road between Providence and New London for three hours. Two freight cars derailed at Nantick near Westerly. no injuries occurred and rails were cleared by 5.00 pm. The Shore Line Limited arrived Providence at 6.25 pm instead of 3.15 pm due to the accident.

Providence New London Niantic Shore Line

Funeral of S. B. Fuller in Lynn

The funeral of shoe manufacturer S. B. Fuller was held at 3 pm from 21 Herbert Street. Rev. W. A. Hadley officiated. Pallbearers included E. W. Holden, Dr. W. Y. McGown, Ira W. Drake, Charles B. Oliver, Captain James P. Martin, and George C. Crafts. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Lewiston Bride Weds Boston Lawyer in St Patrick's Cathedral

Miss Margaret Gertrude Callahan daughter of O Callahan Lewiston and John P Reynolds a Boston lawyer were married at St Patrick's Cathedral. Rev Father Walace conducted the ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends. Maid of honor Miss Clara Callahan best man Henry Cunningham ushers J B Butler and W P Walsh. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home the couple left for a bridal tour and will reside in Boston.

Lewiston St. Patrick’s Cathedral Margaret Gertrude Callahan O. Callahan John P. Reynolds Boston Father Walace Clara Genevieve Callahan Henry V. Cunningham J. BE. i Butler Portland W. P. Walsh Augusta W. P. Reynolds Fanny Dyer Reynolds P. .McGlinchy W. H. Lowery Miss Callahan Lewiston High School Sisters of Meisty Manchester N. H Maine Reynolds Boson

Police Board Dismisses Complaint and Transfers Officers

The Board of Police dismissed the complaint against Patrolman Edward T. Dean for conduct unbecoming an officer and ordered transfers of Patrolman James B. Kieran from Division 15 to Division 9 and Patrolman William Bailey from Division 9 to 15. Changes take effect at 5 45 p m next Thursday.

Board of Police Edward T. Dean James B. Kieran William ©. Bailey

Policeman injured by brick at Congress street grounds

Patrolman Coffey of Division 6 was struck on the back of the head by a brick thrown by an unknown person at the Congress street ball grounds around 5 p.m. yesterday. The missile cut a quarter inch long gash. Dr. Young attended him and he went home.

Coffey Division 6 Congress Street Dr. Young

Painter Falls From Ladder. Arm Broken in Two Places

C. W. Drew fell from a ladder while painting the house of Thomas Larkin at 99 Sedgwick Street yesterday afternoon. He sustained a double fracture to one arm and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

C.“W. Drew Thomas Larkin Sedgwick Street City Hospital

Arrests for policy selling in city streets

Brot Kag and Albert D. Smith of 87 Howard Street were arrested yesterday afternoon charged with selling a chance in the game of policy. Frank Peirce of 78 Harrison Avenue faced a similar charge.

Albert D. Smith Howard Street Frank Peirce Harrison Avenue

United States Intercedes to Avert Martyrdom for Armenian Professors

The Anglo Armenian Association reports from Constantinople that U S officials intervened for Professors Thoumaian and Kayityan in Angora. Both were tried for sedition, sentenced to death, but commuted to banishment. The U S urges the Porte to permit their return to Marsovan missionary work.

London Anglo-Armenian Association Constantinople United States Thoumaian Kayityan American College Marsovan Angola Porte

A Terrible Fall Injures Man Near Pole

A man fell onto a sidewalk near a pole and was rushed to Emergency Hospital. Doctors Segur and Eccles report a severely fractured skull and critical condition. His wife arrived later after a midnight call. the exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

Paget

Dreyfus Questions Government on Siam Operations

In Paris July 18 M. Dreyfus questioned the government in the chamber of deputies about French actions in Siam. Foreign Minister Develle said France would enforce treaties, oppose third power interference, and would blockade the Mekong if Siam does not reparate for the murder of M. Grosgurin and other grievances. He warned of possible bombardment of Bangkok with due notice to foreign representatives. The assembly expressed confidence in the government.

Paris M. Dreyfus Chamber of Deputies Siam M. Develle France Jl. Develle M. Grosgurin Mekong Bangkok

Ill-treatment on schooner Hattie and Willard leads to charges

Frank H Reed and John E White first and second mates of the schooner Hattie and Willard were brought to Rockland Maine on charges of ill treating seaman Hans Swendsen. At Gardiner on the 15th a near mutiny occurred as crew refused to work until coffee. The captain, second mate, and others battled. Swendsen attempted to strike with a bucket. The hearing before Commissioner Bradley adjourned to tomorrow morning.

Rockland Frank H. Reed John E. White Hattie Williard Kennebec Iceboro Hans Swendsen Bradley Gardiner Swendsen John Lewis Lewis Seamen’s Union

Zavala Forms Cabinet as Nicaragua Seeks Stability

Managua July 18 President Zavala has organized his cabinet with Anselmo H Rivas as Minister of State Frederico Alorzano as Minister of War and Interior Jose Rodrigues as Minister of Public Works Manuel Lacayo as Minister of Finance and General Avilez remaining in command of the army. A sense of relief follows his takeover.

Managua Zavala Anselmo H. Rivas Frederick Alorzano Jose Rodriguez Manuel Lacayo Avilez

Killed on the Track at Horton’s Grove

Providence July 18 Michael Lally 30 of Lowell and an unknown companion were struck by the local Boston express at Horton’s Grove while walking the track. They were taken to the hospital. the unknown man died shortly after arrival. Lally’s injuries are not expected to be fatal.

Providence Michael Lally Lowell Horton’s Grove Boston Sally

Fire department racket at Bridgeport shakes city

Bridgeport Connecticut July 18 Chief Beardslee resigned after the Common Council raised the chief salary by 1000 dollars but charter law blocks such an increase during tenure. In the vacancy vote Captain Palmer was chosen but declined. Beardslee was reelected and will receive the 1000 dollar raise.

Fire Department Bridgeport Conn Beardslee Captain Palmer Engine Company No. 1 Palmer

Collision on Connecticut River line at Bellows Falls

A light accident on the Connecticut River division of the Boston and Maine at Bellows Falls involves Central Vermont switcher No. 25 transferring four empty passenger cars and backing onto the main, colliding with Connecticut River switcher No. 15. The third car derailed. two cars and engine were slightly damaged. No injuries. track cleared before the 10:55 train.

Bellows Falls Connecticut River Boston & Maine Central Vermont Arnold Sullivan Bridge Dan Branahan

York Manufacturing may curtail output in Saco mills

Biddeford July 18 A rumor claimed York Manufacturing Company of Saco planned a shut down. Agent Franklin Nourse denied any decision but said production might be curtailed. He noted the firm is producing large amounts of goods that cannot be sold and favored keeping mills running as long as possible.

Biddeford York Manufacturing Company Saco Franklin Nourse

Senator Shaw Hosts Massachusetts Senate Outing

Senator E P Shaw of the fourth Essex district led about forty guests on a Merrimac River sail from Haverhill followed by a beach tour aboard electric cars and a dinner at Plum Island Hotel. The group included President Pinkerton of the Senate.

Shaw Newburyport E. P. Shaw Fourth Essex District Massachusetts Senate Merrimac River Haverhill Plum Island Pinkerton Senate

President Cleveland Sends Letter to Pope on Anniversary

Baltimore July 18 The News reports a letter from President Cleveland en route to Rome congratulating the Pope on the fiftieth anniversary of his elevation to the episcopacy.

Baltimore Rome Cleveland

South Boston Hoodlums Claim Against Quiet Night Life

A sensational Evening paper accused local youths on B and Silver streets of rowdy behavior and drunkenness. John Galvin, a Silver Street resident, sparked the report, but neighbors note the men work, drink only moderately, and rarely stay out after 10. Galvin’s record includes disputes with neighbors and alleged earlier violence.

B and Silver Streets Boston John Galvin Galvin Silver Street

Woman with garden hose halts tennis prank on Prospect Hill

In Somerville a dispute over a tennis ball over a fence led Mrs. Butterfield to hose down Arthur C. Smith as he entered her yard. Smith trampled and pulled up her flower bed in retaliation. The case for malicious injury was continued one week with both parties described as Somerville's best society.

Somerville Prospect Hill Greenville and Munroe Streets David E. Butterfield Arthur C. Smith Smith

Unfortunate Prisoner Walter Borsch Faces Heavy Sentence

Walter K. Borsch, arrested Monday for stealing a package on Kneeland street, faces about twenty five years in Charles town. A habitual criminal with prior Deer Island and South Boston terms, he hid behind an assumed name Walter K Porch. Inspector Barry recognized him, locating his rogues gallery photo and prompting a stern court outcome.

Walter K. Borsch Kneeland Street Charlestown Deer Island South Boston Borsch Walter K. Porch

Grace Lillian Allen Still Missing From Somerville Home

Grace Lillian Allen remains missing from Olive Square Somerville weeks after her sudden departure. Her brothers have left the family home and cannot locate her, leaving the case a deep mystery for the household.

Grace Lillian Allen Olive Square Somerville Grace

Two youths quarrel ends with pistol wound on Cambridge street

Joseph Gillis and James Coyne, both about 18, argued on Cambridge street near Brooks Place shortly before 8 PM. Coyne was shot in the left arm and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Gillis was arrested an hour later, claiming self defense after a days-long feud with Coyne and others.

Joseph Gillis James Coyne Cambridge Street Brooks Place Coyne Massachusetts General Hospital Cillis

Dennis Murphy Dies After Street Accident in Natick

Dennis Murphy of Natick died at Massachusetts General Hospital from a broken arm after being struck by a car near an electric line. The 50 year old laborer was reportedly intoxicated Monday evening and sat on a street track in a dark area, then was hit as the next car approached, fracturing his left arm.

Dennis Murphy Natick Massachusetts General Hospital

Bartender George Simmons Arrested for Assault at Camden Street

George Simmons a bartender at 124 West Camden street was arrested last night on charges of assaulting Daniel J McLaughlin with a club in a saloon incident. McLaughlin reportedly entered the saloon went downstairs and clashed with Simmons who struck him inflicting a scalp wound requiring four stitches.

George Simmons West Camden Street Daniel J. McLaughlin McLauglin Simmons

Fountains Planned for East Boston and Postoffice Square

The Water Board will place a fountain near Winthrop Junction in East Boston and is planning a large circular granite drinking basin to be set at the centre of Postoffice square, signaling ongoing waterworks improvements.

the Water Board Boston Winthrop Junction Postoffice Square

Court martial for Bourke officers over sinking of Victoria

The court martial, held in Valetta Malta on July 18, tries Captain the Hon. Maurice Bourke and officers of the battleship Victoria after it was run into and sunk by the Camperdown during maneuvers off Tripoli Syria, with the defendant admitting fault.

Testimony Continues On Hibernia Collision Disaster

June 23 last to this morning the court heard Captain Bourke recount the events leading to the disaster aboard the Hibernia flagship of Rear Admiral Tracy. He described sensing danger as Victoria began to turn and said Staff-Commander Hawkins-Smith may not have been consulted by Vice-Admiral Tryon about the maneuvres.

Hibernia Richard E. Tracy Bourke Victoria Hawkins-Smith Tryon

Tryon admits fault after Victoria disaster inquiry

The testimony shows Vice Admiral Tryon altered the helm from 30 to 28 degrees before the collision with the Camperdown and publicly accepted blame. Staff-Commander Hawkins-Smith and Lord Gillford corroborate that Tryon said the disaster was entirely his doing and that a written order for six cables may have followed his brief cabin discussion.

Tryon Lord Gillford Leutenant Mediterranean Hawkins-Smith Camperdown Bourke Gillford

Johnny Kelly’s Recovery After Four-Story Fall

City Press messenger boy Johnny Kelly is doing well at Emergency Hospital after a four story fall. He will leave today for a vacation of two to three weeks. He is all right with only a sprained wrist and bruises, and can walk about.

Johnny Kelly City Press Messenger

Malden Aldermen Approve Officers and Rail Plans

Malden Aldermen held a regular meeting confirming Frank S. Shattuck as permanent police officer Thomas E Linehan and Henry A Worcester as measurers of wood and bark George R Frye as inspector of provisions William F R Killion as regular police officer probation six months John J Woods and John J Howard as special police officers Herman A Morse as superintendent of electric lines The Boston Rubber Shoe Company was allowed to add two brick additions to its Edgeworth factory costing 55000 The East Middlesex Street Railway Company permit to electrify its plant was revoked and tabled for a week The West End Street Railway was granted permission to run electric cars with a 5 cent fare from Malden to Scollay square Boston line to be ready by August 1 1894 fare effective by November 15 1893 A Highland avenue line to connect with the Somerville line was also approved

Malden Frank S. Shattuck Thomas E. Linehan Henry A. Worcester George R. Frye William F. R. Killion John J. Woods John J. Howard Herman A. Morse Boston Rubber Shoe Company Edgeworth East Middlesex Street Railway Company Lynn & Boston Railroad Company West End Street Railway Scollay Square Boston Highland Avenue Somerville

Edison Electric Illuminating Company Public Hearing on Underground Wires

The Board of Gas Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday on Edison Electric Illuminating Company petition to place wires underground extend system into new territory and buy engines dynamos and other apparatus. The company seeks to increase capital stock by 500000 beyond the 3000000 now authorized. The board reserved a decision and will examine the blanks business condition and their report.

Board of Gas Commissioners Edison Electriclluminating Company

Old Colony Stockholders Back Acts for Boston Terminal Growth

Stockholders of the Old Colony railroad yesterday approved a resolution accepting the provisions of the Acts of 1893 8 which authorize expanded terminal facilities in Boston abolish grade crossings permit capital stock increases and allow the franchise acquisition of property now leased by the company The acts also allow acquisition of the outstanding capital stock of the Old Colony Steamboat Company.

Old Colony Railroad Boston Old Colony Steamboat Company

Aubert Arrested at Brighton Abattoir On Fraud Charges

Albert Aubert, arrested at the Brighton abattoir Monday, faces multiple charges as more men allege losses from his false pretences. He admits three counts, says inability to find work forced his actions to support his family, and is held on $800 bail.

Albert Aubert Brighton C. T. Hill Aubert

Mills to close in Manchester for low river water

Notices posted in Jefferson and Bay mills announce closure from today until August 1 due to low water. When Amoskeag Mills close on August 1 these mills will resume, ensuring the Amoskeag mills are never shut simultaneously.

Manchester N. H Jefferson and Bay Mills

Spider Weir Sentenced for Assault on Harvard Student

The O'Neil Weir known as the Spider received four months imprisonment at the House of Correction for assaulting James McCabe a Harvard medical student. The May 15 incident occurred at Leverett and Causeway streets. Weir appealed and was held in $500 bail for the Superior Court. McCabe still uses crutches.

O'Neil Weir James McCabe Harvard Leverett and Causeway Streets Weir Superior Court

Cape Cod Travellers Seek Extra Cape Train Before Commissioners

Cape Cod and Buzzard's Bay travellers who have asked the Old Colony system for an extra night and morning train on the Cape Cod division have appealed to railroad commissioners. A petition signed by about 700 men was sent, and the company will appear before the commissioners on Thursday to show why the request should not be granted.

Cape Cod Buzzard's Bay Old Colony

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