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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1895

Page

5

Gov Greenhalge Reviews Second Brigade In Fine Camp Week

Gov Greenhalge led a grand review of the Second Brigade at South Framingham amid perfect weather and large crowds. The event closed camp week with disciplined drills, a dramatic dress parade, and a celebratory mood as officers and guests mingled, praising the regiments and noting 2427 troops in strength.

Signal Corps South Boston Joe Kelly Nugent Kelly Boston Albany South Street Federal Milk Broad State Washington School Beacon State House National Lancers State Street Roxbury Horse Guards Roxbury Galencia Woodbury McDonald Church Simpson Cogan Reed Canning Dow Connell Patten Howard Curtis Bogan Greenhalge W. B. Ewing Battery A

Sea Moss Farine Improves Nutritious Economical Cooking

A vintage notice touts Sea Moss Farine as a nutritious economical aid for home cooks. The brief claims one package yields 16 quarts for various dishes and urges purchase with each carton.

The Money Problem. Lecture on Bimetallism debate

Lakeview July 26 Professor Scott spoke to the New England Chautauqua Assembly on the money problem. He defined perfect money as a stable medium of exchange value and a standard of deferred payments, discussed monometallism and bimetallism, and noted the difficulty of maintaining national bimetallism. He urged international agreement and cited price declines harming debtors.

Lakeview South Framingham Scott New England Chatauqua Assembly London

Mohican Yacht Fire Sparks Insurance Case In London Plan

The Mohican yacht built in Noank and later owned by Dr. Herring burned at Brighton March 7. Insurance for 25000 pounds contested as fraud after a 6500 dollar sale price, with a New York testimony commission now examining witnesses including Manning Yacht Agency. The case, pursued by Dr. Herring, faces a London insurance company contest.

Mohican Noank Conn Palmer & Sons Henry D. Burnham Messrs. Fitzgerald, Quinn & Fitzpatrick Boston New York City W. Conyers Herring South Sea New York Letitia Thompson Brighton England J. Fenimore Cooper British and Foreign Marine Insurance Company Doctor Herring Manning Yacht Agency Dr. Herring Insurance Company Water Street Home Company London

Nahant and Bass Point Resorts Draw Big Crowds on Fine Weather

A week of warm weather boosted visitors to Nahant and Bass Point on the North Shore. The Nahant Steamboat Company ran City of Jacksonville and Frederick DeBary trips with large crowds, offering maritime views of the Raleigh at anchor off East Boston. A Sunday concert by the Verdi Quartet and Naval Brigade Band drew enthusiastic crowds, with boats leaving Lincoln wharf every ninety minutes.

Nahant Bass Point Nahant Steamboat Company City of Jacksonville Frederick DeBary United States Raleigh Boston Naval Brigade Lincoln Wharf Bass Point House

Bomb incident at Conithasset Hall sparks local anger

In North Scituate on July 26, friends of the youths who set off a bomb at a Adventist meeting at Conithasset Hall try to dismiss it as a prank. The act shattered a window and torn wall. several women were left nervous and weakened after the event.

North Scituate Conithasset Hall

Brigadier Brewer to Visit New England First Corps Quarters

A large meeting is planned for Bowdoin Square Tuesday evening July 30 to honor Brigadier Brewer of the Salvation Army and his staff. The Jubilee Band, formed last year for General Booths jubilee, will feature among the special attractions of the event.

Brewer Salvation Army New England First Corps Bowd Square Jubilee Band Boocth

Greenwood Grove Meeting With Missionary Miles Grant

The Greenwood community holds meetings at Greenwood Grove with Elder Miles Grant, recently back from India missionary work, speaking tomorrow at 4 o clock. He is described as animated and forcible and well known locally.

Wakefield Greenwood Greenwood Grove Miles Grant India

Boston Man Saves Child From Drowning At Melville Garden

Louis Solomon of 50 Savin Street Boston Highlands rescued a about five year old girl who toppled into the pond at Downer Landing during a Boston Light Brigade outing. He, an experienced swimmer with many medals, received applause and a spectator purse to buy another medal, bringing his total to twenty seven.

Louis Solomon Savin Street Boston Highlands Boston Light Brigade Association Melville Garden Downer Landing

Government Seed Distribution Abolished Oct. 1

Washington announces the seed division of the Department of Agriculture will be abolished October 1. Secretary Morton orders end of government funded seed distribution for 1895 96 and discharges the division chief Mathias B. E. Fagan of Illinois at two thousand dollars a year plus the entire staff.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Morton Mathias BE. Fagan Illinois

Wakefield Adopts Tax Rate With 18.6 Per Thousand

Wakefield sets the tax rate for 18% at 18.60 per thousand, down from 19. The city values total 6,187,575 with estate 5,445,770 personal 671,195 and bank stock 70,610. Tax to be raised is 124,896.03. Polls total 2,367, up 99 from last year. Real estate value rose by 403,290, the largest yearly gain on record, more than twice last year’s increase.

Wakefield

Improved Crop Prospects Dominate Weekly Business Outlook

Bradstreet's notes brighter crop prospects and steady demand for iron and steel with a major Bessemer pig buyer. Trade remains active though overall bank clearings fall about 10 percent week over week, wheat exports drop to 1.265 million bushels, and Canada reports mixed signals from Quebec grasshoppers to Labrador fishing prospects. Extensions include Pittsburgh iron furnaces sold months ahead and varied regional activity from Buffalo to Montreal.

New York United States Buffalo Baltimore Pittsburg Montreal Quebec Toronto Nova Scotia Labrador New Brunswick

Kansas Visitors in Lynn Tour East Factories

Kansas City business leaders on a manufacturing tour arrived in Lynn and were welcomed by City officials. The group visited A F Smith shoe factory, General Electric factories, the armory and other plants, dined at Hotel Nahant, toured Nahant, and held a reception at Luther Johnson’s home before departing for Salem.

Lynn Party of Kansas East Allen Davis Witten McDonald F. W. McDonald E. F. Allen A. C. Mariette W. A. Kelly OC. F. Hutchins W. B. Thayer Harwood Alderman Kimball General Electric Company Armory J. B. Benson’s Nahant Luther §. Johnson Salem

Lynn Labor Troubles Bracket Lynn Shoe Trades

In Lynn on July 26 twelve lasters at D J Richards on Union Street were locked out after refusing a 1-2 cent per pair cut. Murphys Bros. stitchers won a wage increase after initially balking at a cut, restoring pre dull times pay. Labor circles warn small strikes signal larger trouble as leather costs push production prices and workers vow to resist wage reductions.

Coal Schooner Addie G Bryant Sinks Off Pollock Rip

The coal schooner Addie G Bryant of Bangor Maine was struck by steamer Lebanon while towing three barges off Pollock Rip near Rockland. The vessel sank instantly. Captain Clay and crew escaped in a yawboat and were later taken to Boston aboard Mercury and Juno. The wreck lies about three-quarters of a mile west of Pollock Rip lightship as a navigation hazard.

Vineyard Haven Addie G. Bryant Bangor Clay Philadelphia Rockland Lebanon Boston Pollock Rip Bryant Steamtug Juno Henderson Steamtug Mercury

Farmer S Dwight Carleton Killed by Colt in Vermont Barn

S Dwight Carleton a 70 year old farmer from Guild Hall Vermont was found dead in his barn near Lancaster New Hampshire believed to have been kicked by a colt He was a prominent landowner in the area and had considerable property.

Lancaster N. H S. Dwight Carleton Guild Hall

Nashua Races Close With Notable Finishes

The Nashua track meeting closed with strong attendance. In the 216 class trot or pace Charlie P. won, Helen M. placed second, Buck Franklin third, with times 2:21 4, 2:20, 2:11 2, 2:01 2. In the 2:33 class Coon Point Maid led, Casque second, Lizzie Garnet third, Flora B. fourth, with times 2:29 1-8, 2:27, 3:26 1-2.

Nashua N. H Charlie P Helen M Buck Franklin Helen Coon Point Maid Casque Lizzie Garnet Flora B

Bowdoin Square to Open Season With Summer Attractions

The Bowdoin Square theatre plans a season start next Saturday with Fatinitza at Castle Square and a full afternoon and evening by The Ideal Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club. Rehearsals for Olivette progress well and Tillie Salinger prepares elaborate costumes. Fireworks at the Point of Pines tonight accompany the usual music. Miss Jeanette St Henry stars in a Kismet souvenir matinee at Tremont with a gold and silver coffee spoon souvenir given to ladies after the show. The Widow Jones debuts by May Irwin at Brockton and comes to the Boston Museum for a three week run. Sansoni ends his run at Austin & Stone's. Mgr. Gilberti showcases Russian wolves from the Alhambra in London, a first for the U.S. Keith's New Theatre features Billy Emerson and a host of famous acts. The Hawaiian volcanic exhibition enters its fourteenth week at the Gettysburg building. Bowdoin Square is first to open in Boston on Aug 3 with other houses following. Black America draws unprecedented crowds as demand outstrips seating. The grand stand at the venues has been enlarged, with more scenery and additions to programs. The second grand matinee is set for 2:40 this afternoon.

Fatinitza Castle Square Olivette Tillie Salinger Sansoni Austin & Stone Mgr Gilberti Boston Alhambra London America

Palace Theatre to Present Burlesque and Comedy Next Week

The grand stand capacity will be tested as Palace Theatre offers comedy burlesque and specialty acts. A new burlesque titled Under the Thele Josh will be featured along with a long varied olio, following a hit this week.

Palace Theatre Thele Josh

Burnham Will Leaves $398,049 To Public Objects

The late Thomas O. H. P. Burnham’s will was filed in Suffolk Probate Court by Executor Francis A. Brooks and allowed. The estate valued at $602,563 largely goes to public institutions, with Massachusetts General Hospital as residuary legatee receiving $263,048.84 and Essex town receiving $40,000. Other gifts total $135,000 to various charities and organizations.

Thomas O. H. P. Burnham Suffolk Francis A. Brooks Burnham Old South Church Washington Street Massachusetts General Hospital Essex Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tufts College Home For Children’s Children’s Hospital Boston Dispensary Ss.ceeerees Boston Provident Association Rakane Ringdp Cess WSGOR Icc Cccs Sc Tenner Massachusetts Agricultural Col Boston

Turkish Minister Mavroyen Bey Hosts Bar Harbor Picnic

Turkish minister Mavro yen Bey hosted a picnic on the steamer Golden Rod at Bar Harbor on July 26. About forty people attended, including all diplomats present, with a luncheon stop at one of the Porcupines before returning in the afternoon.

Bar Harbor

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