Ireland's Question and Ocean Travel in 1889 observations
In Ireland at Killarney July 7 1889 the piece contrasts the City of New York and City of Paris records with future ocean transport shifts. It notes labor changes on steamships, hopes for new fuel tech, and reflects on Irish unrest as the Irish question meets travelers from Cork to Queenstown. Barron offers views on Gladstone and local self government versus independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Ireland
Inman Line
City of New York
City of
Paris
New York
Hudson
Godsal
Rome
Queenstown
Cork Harbor
Captain Land
Liverpool
Greenwich
Ericcson
Edison
England
Sir William Thompson
Little Gazette
Baltic
Collins Line
Inman and International Company
City of Paris
Saheae
Bees
Csuvas
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cork
America
London
Iireland
Wales
Scotland
Canada
Australia
Gladstone
C. W. Barron
Man Kills Himself After Attempt On Wife and Family
In Kirksville Missouri, James Syva abducts and fires on his wife Miss Buckale at her father’s home after a telegram promise to kill the family. After wounding his wife, Syva shoots himself in the head, dying soon after. Mrs. Syva escapes unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Syva
Kirksville, Mo
St. Louis
Buckale
Kirksville
Keokuk
Syva
Allie
Little Kanawha Flood Devastates West Virginia Creeks
A catastrophic flood in the Little Kanawha Valley, centered on Pond Creek in Jackson county and Tucker Creek in Wirt county, washed away a mill and caused multiple drownings. Pond Creek rose twenty five feet in an hour, drowning Edward Ross and washing away Thomas Black and his wife. Thomas Hughes and his family perished, with seven more lives lost on Tucker Creek. Property losses run into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Edward Ross
Thomas Black
Thomas Hughes
Hughes
Tucker Creek
Railroad Struggles Over Alton Boycott And Bonds Default
Chicago notes reveal plan to undermine the Alton by slashing rates, risking Western rail competition and potential dissolution of the Interstate Commerce Railway Association. New York reports Columbus, Hocking Valley Toledo bonds default risk, with a likely receivership. CEO Shaw cites vanished valley furnaces and $8 million bond issue as core causes, while former president Stevenson Burke holds significant bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiago
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
Alton
Southwestern Railway Association
Union Pacific
brans-Missouri Association
New York
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad
John W. Shaw
Shaw
Stevenson Burke
Burke
Missouri board cuts freight rates on grain livestock coal
The Missouri State Board of Railroad Commissioners, in Jefferson City after ten days, ordered a 20 percent cut for grain, 25 percent for livestock and 25 percent for coal. The rate change goes into effect once railroads publish new tariffs. Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis criticizes the move as unwarranted and likely to reduce patron services. through interstate rates remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Jefferson City
M. L. Sargent
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
Resignation of Illinois Central general manager tendered
E. T. Jeffery submitted his resignation as general manager of the Illinois Central Railroad. It was sent to President Stuyvesant Fish before his Europe trip in the early part of the month. Relations between Jeffery and Fish have been strained, partly over Harriman’s traffic interference and Jeffery’s view of the GM duties being usurped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Jeffery
Ilinois Central Railroad
Stuyvesant Fish
Europe
Railroad rates debated by Interstate Commerce Railway Assn
Chicago dispatch reports Chairman Walker announced a decision on bullion and ore rates from Colorado to the Missouri River. He calls for restoring bullion to 8 dollars per ton, after a recent cut to 7, and fixes ore at 5 dollars per ton based on that bullion rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walker
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
Colorado
Missouri River
Northern Pacific Considers Debentures and Preferred Dividend
The Philadelphia Press reports Northern Pacific directors did not declare a preferred dividend and sent the matter to the finance committee. The committee may recommend issuing 15,000,900 debenture bonds and a 3 to 6 percent cash dividend on preferred stock with holder consent. Oregon & Transcontinental likely to be wound up and ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific
Finance Committee
Oregon & Transcontinental Company
Solomon Show Robbed in Fall River Break-in on Seventh Street
A burglary at Solomon Show on Seventh street in Fall River yielded stolen dry goods. A large quantity disappeared and part of it was recovered in the Durfee mill yard. Two men were arrested on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Solomon Show
Seventh Street
Durfee Mill
Gilman Held Over Robbery and Fire at East Corinth Store
Charles G Gilman, brought to Bangor Jail on charges of robbing and burning his East Corinth store, admits possible complicity in a New York scam involving counterfeit money schemes and a proposed burglary. He claims no participation, cites misleading meetings, and notes insurance changes. hearing date pending with Colonel Jasper Hutchings serving as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman
New York
Jasper Hutchings
Money or life ends in axe assault at New Haven
James Marlowe attacked his half sister Mrs Esther Lyman with an axe after a quarrel over money. He turned himself in at the police station claiming he had killed a woman. Lyman, a white woman who recently married a Black man, lies in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
James Marlowe
Esther Lyman
Marlowe
Famine in Canadian Northwest and Dakota border area
A famine plagued region near Grafton Dakota reports extreme crop failure due to dry winds. Emigrants traveling from Souris country describe settlers departing for timbered lands, eating potatoes turnips and even a young colt. The wheat crop collapse threatens isolated settlers with severe hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Dak
Dakota
Boundary Line
Canadian Northwest
Souris
Turtle Mountains
Canadian
Steamer St Nicholas Hits Drawbridge Near Savannah
The St Nicholas steamer carrying 500 colored excursionists struck a closed drawbridge on St Augustine Creek four miles south of Savannah at 9 PM. Two women were killed and 28 passengers injured, with some possibly dying. The forward decks collapsed, the upper deck and pilot house crushed the crowd. The vessel backed to Savannah and wounded were treated by doctors as crowds gathered in near panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
St. Augustine Creek
Bellamy Delivers Essay At Deerfield Summer School
Edward Bellamy spoke at the Deerfield Summer School on Trusts and nationalism. Notables attended in rain among them Rev. Robert Collyer George W Cable artists Brevoort and Champney with many professors and ministers. A lively discussion followed with questions and support for the plan. Tuesday Dr Collyer to discuss Robert Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collyer
Robert Burns
Two Men Die After Saturated Well Rescue At Hoparr Farm
On Henry Hoffman’s farm in Hoparr Indiana a man descending a well to retrieve meat fell victim to toxic air. Michael Hafner entered to aid him and also collapsed. Both were recovered later in the day with fatalities attributed to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoparr
Chowder Club Fight Causes Fatal Injury in New York
An after chowder brawl among New Amsterdam Chowder Club members left outsider Fritz Rau with a fractured skull from a bottle blow. He is expected to die. Arrests were made for John Flynn Edward Buckley James Cronin and Aloysius Baker and they were remanded at Yorkville Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Amsterdam
Fritz Rau
John Flynn
Edward Buckley
James Cronin
Aloysius Baker
Yorkville
Territorial convention adjourns to August 20
Oklahoma July 21 report the territorial convention adjourned until Aug. 20 in harmony. Committees on organic law judiciary and legislature were named. It was decided to partition the Territory into twelve counties with Harrison and Cleveland suggested for two. Committees will meet between now and Aug. 20 to prepare reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Harrison
Cleveland
Lawerence man makes assault on Malden railroad conductor
Malden July 21 Dennis Connor of Lawrence was a passenger on the late Boston train when the arrival at Malden prompted a desperate assault on Conductor Edward Barrett. Railroad Officer Meloney and others quickly arrested Connor as several other rowdies tried to throw the conductor under the wheels but failed. Additional arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Dennis Connor
Lawrence
Boston
Edward Barrett
Meloney
Barrett
Murderers Claimed by Judge Lynch in Clinton
Three of five degroes who killed Pratorion were captured at Red River Junction and brought to Clinton to be lynched tonight. Pursuit of Pitts murderers at Pantherburn continues, with no new captures reported today from nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Clinton
Degroes
Pratorion
Red River Junction
Pitts
Pantherburn
Tragedy in Willowdale Brook Drowns Two Youths
In Lowell on July 21 George and Charlie Cyr both about fourteen, along with a boy named Fortier, attempted to wade Willowdale brook. They tangled in weeds and drifted beyond depth. George Cyr drowned, and Fortier perished while trying to rescue him. one youth survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
George
Charlie Cyr
Fortier
Willowdale
George Cyr
Obituary for Nathaniel Gordon Greene of the Post
Nathaniel Gordon Greene, son of Colonel Charles Gordon Greene founder of the Post, died in Brussels on July 4 from Brights disease. A Boston native, he joined the Post in 1850, rose to managing editor for twelve years, and later returned to Europe. Executors named are Dexter N. Richards and Moorfield Storey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Gordon Greene
Brussels
Bright
Charles Gordon Greene
The
Post
Boston
Greene
Nat
San Francisco
Polynesia
Singapore
Calcutta
Red Sea
Cairo
Paris
Flaneur
Chamouni
Geneva
Berne
Basle
Frankfort
Berlin
Times
Europe
Dexter N. Richards
Moorfield Storey
An Author's Love and Mérimée's Inconnue Reviewed
A detailed review discusses Prosper Mérimée's supposed Inconnue letters and their literary impact in Paris after the war. It contrasts American authorial voice with Mérimée’s intended correspondent, noting wit and intelligence but arguing the original poet’s bond was more intellectual than merely romantic. It also previews the book edition from Macmillan & Co and Little, Brown & Co with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper Mérimée
Paris
Quarterly Review
Prussia
Blanchard
Mérimée
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Taconiue
Catullus
Swift
Pericles
Aspasia
Voltaire
New York
Macmillan & Co
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Price
Edwin Bruce a Boston music figure dies at Nantasket Beach
Edwin Bruce died at Nantasket Beach on Friday afternoon from complications of stomach and heart disorders. Born near Boston over sixty eight years ago, he rose from modest schooling in Hingham to become a renowned music professor, conductor, organist, and composer. He led large concerts, directed Bowdoin Street Church music, and built a substantial fortune through his work and estate management. He leaves a widow and three sons along with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Bruce
Nantasket Beach
Boston
Jonathan Bruce
Edwin
Hingham
Enountt
Baker
Emerson
Verd
George Babcock
Notable deaths in New England and Ontario notices
The piece reports multiple obituaries and death notices: Hon A. 8. Lebroke of Foxcroft Maine dies at 67 after paralysis Friday. he served in the Maine Senate and was a leading Eastern Maine lawyer. Alvin Ava Austin passed assistant surgeon U S N dies at New London Connecticut after two weeks illness. home in Philadelphia. Colonel F. W. A. Robie of Plymouth New Hampshire dies at 79, survived by a widow and children. George W. Sprague, 57, of Boston area, dies suddenly from heart disease. member of Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association. I B Pardee, land commissioner in Ontario, dies in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebroke
Foxcroft
Everett
Maine
Senate
Alvin Ava Austin
Sugeon
New London
Philadelphia
F. W. A. Robie
Plymouth
N. H
George W. Sprague
Winchester Street
Prescott Place
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Engine 12
I. B. Pardee
Tate
Ontario
Toronto
Whitewashed Bostonits by Chicago in double loss
Boston team was swept by Chicago on Saturday despite out batting the visitors. Fielding by Nash Brown Ganzel and Johnston stood out while Bennett was injured by a foul tip. Chicago's general play and baserunning dominated the game, continuing a two game series victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Chicago
Nash
Brown
Ganzel
Johnston
Ray
Bennett
Ganzell
Chicagos
Chicator
Sunday Ball in Jersey City Ends With Player Arrests
In Jersey City July 21, the championship game marked the first Sunday play in the city. Players were arrested at the end of the game and fined $2 each. The Worcesters defeated the Jersey Citys 9 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerey City
Worcesters
Jersey Citys
Odd Scores From Early American Games Across Cities
Philadelphia had two games with four and sixteen points for Philadelphias and three and one for Pittsburgs. New Yorks eight and Indianapolis. Washington Cleveland five for Washingtons and four for Washingt ons. Wilkesbarres six to Worces ters five. Jersey City Hartfords sixteen to Jersey Citys. Newark New Havens nine and Newarks eight. Brooklyn Athletics three to Brooklyns two. Columbus Baltimores five to Columbus four. Cincinnati St Louis five to Cincinnatis one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
New Yorks
Clevelands
Philadelphias
Chicazoe
Pittsburgs
Indianapolis
Eteae
Washingtons
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarres
Worcesters
Jersey City
Hartfords
Jersey Citys
Newark
New Havens
Newarks
Brooklyn—Athletics
Brooklyns
Columbus
Baltimores
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cincinnatis
A Blow at the Pullman Palace Car
Viator from Intervale New Hampshire reports that on a Boston and Maine White Mountain train an ordinary car has been converted into a luxurious summer carriage with straw armchairs replacing regular seats. The comfort upgrade costs no extra fare, reducing travel fatigue in hot weather and potentially cutting Pullman profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston & Maine Railroad
White Mountain
Review of Curry Sketch on Constitutional Government in Spain
The Madrid based diplomat J L M Curry writes a sketch on Spain’s constitutional government. The critic finds his prose rough and biased toward republican ideals, yet notes some instructional value for readers unfamiliar with Spanish history this century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. M. Curry
Madrid
United States
Spain
Curry
Ll.d
New York
Harper Bros
Prisoners of Poverty Abroad in East End Women Labor Reform
A review of an analysis of poverty among women workers in London around Whitechapel and beyond. The piece notes the author draws on personal observation to depict harsh conditions faced by wives and mothers who fend for themselves in limited occupations, with brief references to Paris and continental cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
London
Whitechapel
England
Paris
Hood
Horace Translations by Vincent and others in Chandos style
A brief appraisal of a modest eight ode translation collection edited by George K. Vincent. It features Conington, Sir Theodore Martin, James Richard Joy, and Vincent with noted lines such as Tune Guasieris and Quis Multa Gracilis. The facsimile edition on parchment, bound with wood cylinder and leather thong, is praised as an esthetic delight. Published by F A Stokes & Bro New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandos
George K. Vincent
Conington
Sir Theodore Martin
James Richard Joy
Joy
Vincent
Bier
F. A. Stokes & Bro
New York
Ros
Probate notices regarding Eliza A. Dwight will and Francis Cunningham trust
Two probate notices from Norfolk County Massachusetts. The first cites trustees William Wharton of Boston to appear at Hyde Park Probate Court on the fourth Wednesday of July 1889 to show cause against appointment as trustee under Eliza A. Dwight will. Publication mandated weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. The second requests appearance for decree ratifying land division and conveyance under Francis Cunningham will in Milton, with three weekly notices in the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF
Hyde Park
Norfolk
Boston Post
Boston
Grorace Waitf
Esquire
Jonathan Cobb
Register
MASSACHU_SETTS
Francis Cunningham
Milton
John M. Forbes
Nathaniel H. Stone
Slyde Park
Boston Pest
Mass
George Waite
Massachusetts
Harriet Hallett
West Roxbury
Barnabas
Morrison
Suffolk
Hyde Vark
George White
Massachuwn Setts
Norpolk
Charles A. Holbrook
Dorchester
George A. Dary
Holbrook
E. M. French
Auction sale of Brookline property by West End Land Co.
Public auction Tuesday July 23 at 11 AM in Coal Exchange room 71 Kilby street Boston. West End Land Co offers 65 lots in Brookline across Beacon Webster Park Marion Tappan Summer streets Prospect Ave Winthrop Rd and Road No 8 with three houses and stables. Plans show multiple hilltop and corner lots with ocean inland views plus transit water and lights. Plans catalogs and terms at S R Knights & Co 226 Washington St Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Land Company
Beacon, Webster, Park, Marion, Tappan and
Summer Streets
Prospect Avenue
Winthrop Road
Road No. 8
Brookline
Coal Exchange
Kilby Street
Low Beacon
Webster Streets
Park and
Marion Streets
Park Street
Corey Hill
Beacon Street
Beacon and Tappan Streets
Beacon
Englewood Avenue
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Reservoir Station
Boston
State Street
S. R. Knights & CO
Washington Street
S. BR. Knights & Co
Marion Street
William Parkman
John A. Pray
Isaac W. Chick
John C. Randall
City of
Gloucester Street
Lowell Brussels
Minturn
Royal Worcester
Copeland
Axminster
Wilton Hall
Lowel Brussels
Lewis J. Bird
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SRA
Kanawha
Railroad Matters
Missouri
Oklahoma's
NEW Books
Heren
Eee
Roberts Bros. Price
Phillies
John P. Barnard
Pb. Barnard
Admr
Richards & CO
Goody
Washington St
Los
Pinin St
Cambridgeport
Marion
H. J. Jaquith
Arnold
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
California Fruit
Crawford
Steamship
Howick
Messina
Palermo
Fiske’s Wharf
Bartlett Pears
C. W. Reed
Columbia Plums
James Stevenson
David Greer
George W. Nason
Peter Gratam
Huntington Avenue
Caledonia Street
Peter Graffam
Morgags
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