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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1894

Page

5

Mexicans Slain In A Las Vegas Riot Clash

In Las Vegas New Mexico July 27 two Mexicans died and several were wounded after a riot sparked by revenge for a four month old lynching. William Green and Ely Green fired on a man named Jose Gallegos causing his death. The Green brothers, later besieged by Mexicans, were protected by US troops called by City Marshal Clay. Juan Sansoval died and more injuries were reported as the sheriff tried to secure surrender. The Mexican with Green was jailed and the governor was alerted. The situation remains tense with potential further violence.

Las Vegas N. M Clay Jose Gallegos William Green Old Las Vegas Green Gallegos Old Town Bridge Street Ely Green William Juan Sansoval United States Crawford Tenth Infantry Green Brothers

McManus in Municipal Court on murder charge

John McManus, charged with murdering his wife, appeared in Municipal Criminal Court and was arraigned before Judge Forsaith. He requested a hearing in Municipal Court and was remanded without bail until Aug 2. He claims a strange man spoke at 9 a.m. and denies seeing the hatchet used.

John McManus Municipal Criminal Court Forsaith McManus

Water Front Anecdotes Highlight Yachting and Harbor Plans

The Silvie yacht sails on a short bay cruise with Commodore Dixon aboard while the Charles S. Mather takes a larger party for fishing and sport. A Bermuda despatch notes the Alpha's detainment for hoisting gear trouble on a Halifax to Jamaica voyage. Dr. G A Martin leads capitalists to Nova Scotia seeking plaster rock investment to boost port business. A naval appropriation includes 8000 to repair the Constitution for Massachusetts Naval Militia use, with transfer possible to Massachusetts waters. Merchants celebrate ONeill's House passage authorizing a lightship and fog signal off Boston light at about six nautical miles east by south, plus harbor range lights costing up to 1000, for harbor improvement long sought by merchants.

Silvie E. Saxton Dixon Charles SI Mather Sorensen Bermuda Alpha Boston Yarmouth Halifax N. S Jamaica G. A. Martin Franklin Nova Scotia Plaster Rock Naval Massachusetts Naval Militia Portsmouth N.H Massachusetts O'Neil Secretary of the Treasury

The Greyhound of the Sound Takes Norwich Line Lead

The City of Lowell, newly added to the Norwich Line fleet, proves its speed by breaking records between New York and New London. Crowded with passengers on every trip, it has quickly become popular. New features this season include promenade concerts and table d hote dinners.

Lowell Norwich Line New York Newondon

Innocent Man Freed After Wrongful Conviction in Worcester Case

Samuel Scott Lanning, about twenty five, proved innocent of a 1893 assault with intent to rob in Worcester county. He spent ten months imprisoned and was released yesterday with no compensation. Alibi witnesses from Dunstable testified to his presence there June 22 1898, challenging the trial’s identification and supporting the pardon committee’s view.

Samuel Scott Lanning Greenhalge Lanning Superior Court Worcester County A. T. Welch Princeton Dunstable Jonas C. Kendall Herbert Parker

Market Dally Ledger Reports Dull Trade and Mixed Moves

A Friday market report notes a quiet session with slight quote shifts as bears push some stocks while bulls await tariff outcomes. Granger group strength disputed by short sellers, with notable moves in St Paul, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Copper shares. Local gas issues, Judge Hammond ruling against Roxbury Gaslight, and 5s bonds drop. copper activity rises amid Japan China tensions. dry goods imports and banking liquidity show weakness. treasury gold reserves slip and sterling rates drift with shipments anticipated.

Shorts New York Burlington St. Paul Rock Island Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Northwest Atchison Granger Bay State Hammond Roxbury Gaslight Company Brookline Gas Company Roxbury Japan China Butte Bell Telephone Old Colony General Electric Westinghouse Sterling Exchange Messrs. Kidder, Peabody’ & Co Boston Sterling

He Wants His Bride Married Man Seeks Legal Action

John Douglas Thomas, a handsome young Black man, seeks a legal remedy to reclaim his wife Mamie Lavery of Manchester. Since their marriage, Mamie has stayed with her father who threatened to shoot Thomas if he returns. A crowd gathered as Thomas visited the Lavery home, rang the bell, and left promising to consult a lawyer and obtain a warrant to confront the situation.

Manchester N. H John Douglas Thomas Mamie Lavery Thomas Mamile Papa Lavery

Circus Day Crowds Loot Trains in Gloucester

A mob at Gloucester station last night broke into a freight car and shared bananas, then destroyed fruit syrup jugs. They raided Willey’s store and a Maplewood avenue shop, stealing tobacco and tearing up goods while bystanders watched with no interference observed.

Gloucester Boston & Maine Railroad Willey Washington Street Maplewood Avenue

Gilmore siblings charged in West Fourth Street assault

Martin Gilmore and Michael Gilmore with their sister Mrs Margaret Callaghan were charged in South Boston District Court with assault and battery with intent to kill after a Thursday night brawl that injured John Hession of West Newton. Martin pleaded not guilty. Michael’s charge not pressed, Callaghan held on $200 bond, case postponed to Friday.

Martin Michael Gilmore Margaret Callaghan South Boston West Fourth Street John Hession West Newton Martin Gilmore Hesston Callaghan Hession

Firebug Wright Caught in Brockton July 27

Louis A. Wright, a young firebug who escaped from Bridgewater State Farm, was found hiding in a Brockton box car near the freight yard. Police detained him and he admitted his identity after a two day roaming period in the city and Boston. He said he stayed at the American House in Boston the prior two days.

Brockton Louis A. Wright Bridgewater Wright Boston

Boston to Narragansett Pier Excursion on July 31

A special NY, New Haven & Hartford train will run from Park Square Boston at 9 15 a m to Narragansett Pier returning at 5 30 p m with round trip fare 1 25. Tickets limited and on sale Friday July 27 at 3 Old State House and Park Square station.

Boston Narragansett Pier New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Park Square Station Old State House

Another outing for babies by floating hospital next Tuesday

The floating hospital will make its next outing on Tuesday. Any society, physician, or missionary with an interest in ill children may obtain tickets by applying to Rev. Rufus B. Tobey.

Rufus B. Tobey

Scully Promoted to Chauncy Hall Associate Principal

The Chauncy Hall School vacancy created by Oliver F. Bryant after 34 years is filled by the promotion of J. F. Scully, who has served as superintendent of the grammar school department.

Chauncy Hall School Oliver F. Bryant J. F. Scully

Shipping News Mini Almanac for Saturday July 28

Sailings and arrivals listed for the day include Steamer British Empire Wills from London Steamer Elliott from Britain. Brown from Charlottetown and Steamer Gloucester Hawes from Baltimore Steamer Florida Hall from Charlottetown P EB I Brig Fenice Melanson Weymouth N. & Schooner John Stroup Myers Moncton N B Schooner John A. McGowan Poole Rani-66 NG BY

British Empire Wills London Elliott Brown Charlottetown Gloucester Hawes Baltimore Florida Hall P. EB. I Fenice Melanson Weymouth John Stroup Myers Moncton N. B John A. McGowan Poole

Building a Ferry Drop Sealed Proposals Advised

Proposals for building a ferry drop in East Boston must be received by the Superintendent of Ferries by 12 noon on Monday July 30 1894. A $500 certified check to the city of Boston accompanies each bid. Plans and specifications are available at the City Engineer’s office 50 City Hall Boston. The Superintendent may reject any or all bids in the city of Boston. William J Burince Superintendent of Ferries East Boston Office July 20 1894.

Oim City Hall Boston Ferries William J. Burixce East Boston Jersey City New Jersey Union Security Compainy Massachusetts Nesolved Union Security Company Taten Security Company Sail Company Montgomery Street County of Hudson State of New Jersey, On Saturday, the 18Th Day of August, A. D Board of Kansas City and Atlantic Railroad Company The City OF Board of Aldermen Boston Daily Traveller Boston Post J. M. Galvin Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Isaac Kendall Somerville Isaac RB. Kendall Cambridge Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register Commonwealth OF Fanny H. Lothrop Newton Elanire Commonwealth OF Rassachusetts Suffolk Elizabeth Adrian Isabel Adrian John W. McKim Elijah George

Bids Sought for Charlestown Pumping Station Project

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners invites sealed bids to build a Charlestown pumping station. Bids due Aug 11 1894 at 12 noon in Boston. $1000 certified check required. Plans and specs available at the board office or Arthur F Gray architect. bidders must list relevant work and references. board may reject any bid.

Charlestown Boylston St Boston Mass Arthur F. Gray State St

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