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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1891

Page

2

Maryland Democrats Endorse Gorman for Senate Amid Tariff Debate

The Maryland Democratic convention laments Republican misrule, pledges tariff reform, and thanks Arthur P. Gorman for leading opposition to the force bill. It urges unified support for his reelection and calls on Democratic legislators to back him unanimously. The resolutions decry war taxes, monoplies, and political manipulation of the civil service.

United States Epublican Civil Service of the Harrison Congress Republican Party Eugene House of Representatives City First Congress Democratic Party Arthur P. Gorman Russia Union Senate Maryland General Assembly

Corcoran Likely Nominee for Lieutenant Governor

Boston dispatch from Springfield reports Massachusetts Democrats favor renomination of General Corcoran for Lieutenant Governor. A. G. Hill of Northampton mentioned as possible replacement for the three-year term, while Western Massachusetts seeks a national convention delegate. Josiah Quincy says Corcoran enjoys strong party support and would likely accept if urged. Western region to seek at large delegate, with Eastern Democrats expected to concede. Corcoran led the ticket last year with robust support and strong votes.

Boston Springfield John W. Corcoran Corcoran A. G. Hill Northampton Russellas Josiah Quincy Democratic State Committee Massachusetts Western Massachusetts

Insurance Men Dine as Miller Presides at Banquet

The Penn Mutual Agency Association held its annual banquet at Parker House. About 100 gentlemen attended with R. Allison Miller installed as new president. Speeches honored guests including Insurance Commissioner George Merrill and Col. M. W. B. Forgerty. The event celebrated a tenth anniversary with notable remarks on the industry and the association's history. Elections named Miller president, with officers from Baltimore New York Boston Cleveland and others. Next annual meeting set for Chicago July 29-31 1892.

Penn Mutual Agency Association Parker House R. Allison Miller George 8. Merrill M. W. B. Forgerty Springfield Miller A. Plympton W. H. Kern Major Kern Plympton Agency Association M. W. B. Edgerly Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Newampshire Horatio F. Stevens Penns Company George. Merrill Massachusett Insurance Department Merrill Harry C. Lippincott Philadelphia Frank Wells National Board of Directors of Medical Directors Charles Watson Penn Company E. N. Whittier Boston Dward Bourne B. S. Calef Richard Brock Offee Harry Hallowell New York William H. Rhawn Allison Miller Huntington Penn Frank Markoe Baltimore J. A. Goulden New _ York Edward Browne F. A. Kendall Cleveland J. E. Colt Northumberland W. M. Bunting N. A. Plympton J. C. Siggert Pittsburg C. §. Smith Chicago J. H. Harrison Denver Col G. A. Watkins

The Schooner Volunteer Ready For New London Race

Lawley yard crews work on the Volunteer as the New York Yacht Club cruise keeps hands busy. Bottom cleaned and hull painted. sails ready. Captain Haff cautious about racing until the ship is fully tested. crew of ten and a mate. The Barbara Owenee Alberak and Beatrix also prepare for Newport events.

Lawley’s New York Yacht Club General Paine New London Haff Lawleys Barbara Owenee Alberak Beatrix Mr.Turner Newport Marblehead John B. Paine Prince London

Irish Party Prospects Widen as Self Government Bill Looms

Boston morning report notes evolving Irish politics with Healy and Parnell signaling support for local self government. It says clouds of discord may clear as the party reunites, depending on Dillon and O Briens future actions. Dillon hints at backing McCarthyite contenders in bye elections. O Brien plans rest to finish his historical novel.

Boston Post Timothy Healy Mr. Parnell Balfour Messrs. Dillon O’brien Inngland Dillon

Nourse Witchcraft Descendants Hold Eighth Reunion

Rebecca Nourse descendants gathered at Tapleyville for a basket picnic and business session. Officers elected include President B. F. Nourse, vice-president B. B. Nourse, secretary Elizabeth P. Nourse, treasurer Aaron Nourse. An endowment fund gained $5. next reunion targeted for July 30, 1892, near the 200th anniversary of Rebecca Nourse’s death. Notables present from Danvers, Salem, and surrounding towns.

Danvers Rebecca Nourse Tapleyville B. F. Nourse Boston B. B. Nourse Westboro Elizabeth P. Nourse Salem Aaron Nourse Sylvanus Newhall George Tapley Brewer Parsons Danvers Historical Society L. W. Nourse Manchester N. H E. L. Hinkley Lowell J. M. Fiske

Panicked Rumors Shake New York Stock Exchange

False rumors circulated in New York on July 30 affecting banking houses and brokers. Union Pacific fell percent below the prior low amid bear market chatter, while Cotto and others felt the impact. Investigators traced rumors to a bankers meeting unrelated to trouble, instead about a new Liverpool cotton trading form.

New York Stock Exchange Union Pacific Cotto Liverpool Bears

Ex-Congressman Simmonds to Take Patents Post

Ex- Congressman Simmonds of Connecticut arrives in Washington to assume duties as Commissioner of Patents. He will meet Secretary Noble and take charge on Saturday. Known for passing the international copyright bill, he carries the Legion of Honor award and plans to settle with his family at Arlington.

Washington Simmonds Connecticut Noble Arlington

Ellen Seized for Trading With Foreign Port

San Francisco July 30 customs officers seized the American schooner Ellen under the law barring ships under thirty tons from trading between American and foreign ports. The Ellen small craft had arrived from Mexico with a cargo of copper ore.

San FrAnNcisco Ellen Mexico

Suffolk Manufacturing Company Attached for 252000

Despatches from New York report that the Suffolk Manufacturing Company suspenders of Boston and New York has been attached in Boston for 252000. The business began thirteen years ago by YL. O. Potter and became a stock company in August 1883 with capital stock of 150000, later raised to 200000.

New York Suffolk Manufacturing Company Boston YL. O. Potter

Myopia makes first regular trip from Pride's Crossing to Hamilton

Salem reports the new ta ily ho coach Myopia connects Pride's Crossing with the North Shore line and the Myopia Club grounds at Hamilton for an exhibition polo game. Albert W. Young, a 14-year-old boy injured by a Lawrence train, dies at the hospital. Architect William D. Dennis receives a complimentary supper and an engraved gold watch. William Lovett of Hamilton loses fifty bushels of potatoes from his field near Asbury Grove. A farmer named Patch reports a stolen harness from his barn.

Salem Saleem Pride’s Crossing Manchester North Shore Myopia Club Hamilton Albert W. Young William D. Dennis William Lovett Asbury Grove Camp Ground Patch

Fashionable Lunch at Bar Harbor Hosts Turkish Minister

Bar Harbor Me July 30 Mavroyeni Bey the Turkish Minister gave a fashionable lunch party at the Cence Club House on Rodicks Island this afternoon. About 100 guests attended including Mrs Blaine the Misses Blaine Emmons Blaine James G Blaine Jr A Grip minister from Sweden Marquis D Imperiali Italian charge d affaires officers of the corvette enterprise Mrs Jurgis Mr and Mrs A Clifford Barney Mr George B Newell Mr and Mrs Arthur Ryerson and many other prominent society and political figures.

Bar Harbor Harger Mavroyeni Bey Cence Club Rodicks Island Mrs. Blaine Misses Blaine Emmons Blaine James G. Blaine, Jr A. Grip Sweden Marquis D. Imperiali Fficers Corvette — Enterprise Jurgis A. Clifford Barney Eorge B. Newell Arthur Ryerson

Goodwood Cup Race Won By Gonsalve at Goodwood

On the third day at Goodwood, the headline event was the Goodwood cup. Gonsalve secured first place, with Parmeceide finishing second and Melody third in the featured race.

Sands Raras S. L. Peck Warren South Providence Lorenzo Shurtleff London Gonsalve Parmeceide Melody

Perils of the Rail near High Bridge and Donerail

Two wrecks on the Cincinnati Southern railroad early this morning near High Bridge and Donerail, Kentucky. A northbound freight derailment left five cars tumbling down a 30 foot embankment. two brakemen reportedly buried. A construction train collided with a freight south of Donerail, wrecking engines and cars. Engineer Ben Carroll was slightly hurt, fireman William McKinley crushed. The wrecks caught fire and burned rapidly.

Lovuisville Cincinnati Southern Railroad High Bridge Donerail Ben Carroll William McKinley

Mr Spurgeon Worsens as Restless Day Is Noted

London July 31 Mr Spurgeon passed a restless day showing repugnance to food and his friends remain anxious about his condition amid ongoing concern for his health.

Elevated engineers seek settlement with Kansas City railroad

P M Arthur head of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers arrived to settle grievances between Kansas City Elevated engineers and Receiver Edgarton. Wages face a cut from 270 to cite and seven grievance committee members were discharged. Arthur proposed 270 per day, Edgarton refused. A strike is possible this weekend with Brotherhood support.

Kansas City P. M. Arthur The Brotherhood of Railway Engineers Kansas City Elevated Railroad Edgarton Brotherhood Arthur Mrr

Quay Announces Resignation From Republican National Committee

Philadelphia July 30 Senator Quay arrived from Washington and spoke in a interview about resigning as chair of the Republican National Committee He said he had long sought to quit and had considered resigning after the 1888 election but was urged to stay He noted attacks prevented action until now and that he has severed ties with the committee.

Philadelphia Quay Washington Republican National Committee Florida Clarkson

Salvation Army Wedding in New York

Adjutant William Winchell and Adjutant Ida May of the Salvation Army wed in headquarters at the Seventy first Regiment Armory wing. Mrs Ballington Booth officiated in the absence of her husband. A crowd paid 25 cents each, proceeds to the couple. The couple begin a wedding tour to Illinois as drums and cornets sounded.

New York William Winchell Ida May Salvation Army Ballington Booth America Seventy-first Regiment Illinois

Important Railroad Move in Canada Ends Boycott

Carcaco July 30 The Chicago Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk railway of Canada lifted the boycott against the Chicago Alton road. The move follows prior severals by Eastern lines and is seen as a possible end to the pressure. Grand Army business for Alton and Wabash to Detroit is viewed as a key factor prompting other lines to consider ending their agreements.

Carcaco Chicago & Grand Trunk Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada Chicago & Alton Road Grand Trunk Board of Alton Grand Army Detroit Fastern

Riverside Boat Club Games Officials Named for Arlington Picnic

The Riverside Boat Club set tomorrow’s picnic and games at Spy Pond Grove Arlington with a full slate of officials. Eugene Buckley serves as referee with a roster of track field and timing judges, clerks, scorers, inspectors, announcer and marshals from B.A.A. G.A.C. M.A.C. R.B.C. and other groups.

Riverside Boat Club Spy Pond Grove Arlington Eugene Buckley B.A.A Joseph H. Smith G.A.C Harry W. Knight M.a.a John J. Galvin T.A.C F. T. Hayes R.B.C Fred ©. Foster Frank S. Dardis R.E.C Joseph §. Donnelly John A. Sullivan F. S David G. Murphy M.A.C Samuel L. Cook Thomas F. Bey R. P. Russell W. S. Barnes Post J. Corkery John J. Sullivan J. Frank Facey

Montserrat Returns With Nitrate Cargo From Pisagua

The Montserrat, which left months ago with provisions for Chile, arrived back yesterday with nitrate. Captain Hughes reports minimal fighting for three months and notes that insurgents lack capable generals and admirals since Chilean campaigns against Peru ended. He says Balmaceda may gain an edge if new European vessels reach Chile before insurgents seize them.

San Francisco Cal Montserrat Chile Pisagua Hughes Peru Europe Balmaceda

Outrages in China Reach Yangtze Valley

The City of Peking reports riots spread to Ichang and Halmen as mobs burn an inland mission station in Spasi and attempt to seize a steamer. Riots also hit fsung-Ming and a church is pillaged. Gunboats on the Yangtsze suppress the unrest amid an imperial edict raising salt tax and levying likin on opium.

San Francisco Peking China Yangtsze Valley Ichang Spasi Halmen fsung-Ming Yangtsze

Fires Report From Connecticut and Mississippi Blaze Updates

The record notes a large Nepaug grocery store burned by an incendiary fire in Winstop Connecticut. It was owned by H Feltman of Brooklyn with a 3000 dollar loss, partly insured. In Vicksburg Mississippi a saw mill sash factory and lumber stack burned for about 50000 dollars with 20000 dollars insured. An awning at 1339 Tremont Street caught fire from a lit match and was put out by Patrolmen Busby and Durly with no alarm, damage about 16 dollars.

Winstop Conn M. D. Merrill’s Nepaug H. Feltman Brooklyn N. Y Vicksburg Miss Springler E. F. Sibley Tremont Street Busby and Durly

Rock Island Victory Celebration Bridges to Omaha Rail Service

Advices from Omaha report President Cable of the Rock Island celebrated defeating Jay Gould by crossing the Union Pacific bridge in his special car. Rock Island trains begin regular Omaha service tomorrow and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines start using the bridge today. Through trains Chicago to Denver will run Aug. 16 using Union Pacific tracks from South Omaha to Lincoln.

Chicago Omaha Cable Rock Island Jay Gould Union Pacific Milwaukee & St. Paul Denver South Omaha Lincoln

Sealing Vessels Seized by U S Vessels in Behring Sea

San Francisco reports the steamer Bertha arrived from Kodiak Alaska with word from the Elsie that the sealing schooners La Nymphe and Mollie Adams in Behring Sea were seized by United States vessels for taking seals at sea.

San Francisco Bertha Kodiak Alaska Elsie la Nymphe Mollie Adams Behring Sea United States

Dory Arrives Halifax After Fog Stranding Ship Crew

Hazarrax Nova Scotia July 30 Adam McGaskell and James Ryan reached Liverpool Nova Scotia in a dory after becoming lost in fog from the schooner William H Wellington of Gloucester Massachusetts on La Havre Banks last Saturday.

Halifax Hazarrax N.S Adam McGaskell James Ryan Liverpool N. S William H. Wellington la Havre Gloucester Mass

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