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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1889

Page

2

Aid for the Sufferers in Bread Land Gathered in Paris Meeting

A Paris meeting at the American Legation led by Amory Phillip noted contributions from numerous firms and individuals in New England. Donations totaled varied sums including ten, five, and twenty five dollars with partners such as Allen Speare & Sons and Rice & Holway listed among contributors. A spectator report mentions a final transfer to Peabody & Co. as treasurers for the Johnstown relief fund.

Amory Phillip Si Els Bros. Cas Cc. C. Thornton L. E. Pierce Allen Speare & Sons Hilton Bros Allen, Bradley & Co R. A. Newell Seccomb, Kehew E. Shumway & Co Brown, de Loria & Leonard & Ellis Vacuum Oil Co D. ‘Batchelder A. S. Mesury Orin Douglas H. B. Coburn & Co Rice & Holway Adams & Harrington G. W. Fiske & Co W.A. Wood & Co Bass Utley & Boynton Johnstown Zincee, Peabody & Co

Cambridge Benefit Concert For Johnstown Sufferers

A meeting in Institute Hall East Cambridge voted to hold a grand benefit concert next Sunday evening the proceeds to aid Johnstown sufferers. Mayor Gilmore presided with Alderman Corcoran George Close Joseph Kelley and Rev S E Breen speaking. A public meeting in Union Hall Cambridgeport this evening will raise further funds with expectations of addresses by notable figures including T W Higginson William E Russell J M W Hall C W Eliot A P Peabody and E W Hincks.

Boston Pennsylvania Aciiv Stetson Henry E. Dixey B. N. Keith Hart Bijou Johnstown Fall River Line Pennsylvania Railroad Company Old Colony Cove Street Adams Express Company Massachusetts Grand Council Royal Arcanum Massachusetts Tremont Temple Hartson Yon American Boot and Shos Reporting Company Anson Penn Kidder, Peabody & Co West Oliver FE. Dunbar Sinclair Micah Dyer, Jr Navy F. I Oliver A. Stevens Knight Boston Lodge Baby Genevieve George H. Leonard D. B. Flint LB. Jenkins Charles Larned Siell H. B. Skelton C. Thomas Carpenter, Woodward & Morton Mary Quincy Mrs. S. W Neman A. Shuman Jos W. Woods Albert I. Croll D. Dunbar F. W. Prescott C. Hunt & Co Denny, Rice &Co. Ul R. D. Goodwin Co. Stearns & Richard Leeds R. H. White & Co Peabody |Cas H.W Torrey Capen Bright & Office Peabody&Co J. H. Wall Howe & French Calvania Pennsylva Pollard W. H. Ward National Heeling Low Co T. L. O’brien T .Gilinan Austin Bertie Gardner Robert Hearne Id. A. Dresser J. W. Roa Guy J Jonah H. White Hayward W. H. Barnes Samriel Watts Peirce & Couce & Manning Aspinwall & Cod MAN Hewins & Hollis Willara & Quinsee Ee Eee Faeuenee Ey Agert Wharf Fish Ones An. A Ae Association W. Re Humanitas Viehhaeu- Gop Cca Rcsvee Mary Hemen D. Eldredge H. W.C Cc C. Gilbert Tek. Drown S.H.W Haffenreffer &Co Mrs. Ioston Forge Co J . Phil Brackett Fare G Works Jamaica Plain C.F. Hatch W. H. Cowing Vis Cowing W. J. Staples G. Cc. Cowin Hatch & Woodt T. Dana K. C. Clark T. B. Wil Olier Ditson Co J. C. Rogers Frost Dear Ellery H. Clark G. W. Clark Ruth Williams Maria A. Revere R. B. Williams G. _ Goodwin &L H. Williams K. S. Frost & Co Fred'& Davis Central F. I. Amory Church Ja- Cong Maica Plain A Char- J. A. Lasig H. W. Pickering Alnis Tileston & Holsteedingsworth E Ag Faxon Tewksbury Whitney Eee Williams ‘& Co T. D. A . Eerereee Hitney & Co N .S. Bartlett G.G Hall E. Bartlett Georgiana O. Webber Lowell R. M. Jones J. V. Kettell A. Jackson. Blunder Fund R. H. Stearns & B Barker. . Co.’s H.C. Thacher Wee Philli John A Burnham John Stowell J. A. Glidden Charles Frye J. . Sears H. W Eliza W. F. Stahl Beth B. Edes J. RK. Edmands L.M. P O. Norcross Stone & Co Aihan Sone - Sonani Fenno Morse & Smith Baker Rise C, Frye % Co Sons Ae Schultz J. R. el Tower Y Ayres & Co A. of. Whitcomb Institute Hall East Cambridge Gilmore Alderman Corcoran George Close Joseph Kelley S. E. Breen Union Hall Cambridgeport T. W. Higginson William E. Russell J. M. W. Hall C. W. Eliot A. P. Peabody E. W. Hincks C. W. Kingsley James T. O’ Reilly C. A. Decourcey W. E. Gibbs W. E. Walcott George S. Merrill W. F. Sherman S. Knox Mack Beaver SaLem Lowett Palmer Veteran Firemen’s Association Portrland Portland Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge Davis Brip Gerort Conn William B. Hincks Johnstown Relief Fund Governor Beaver Drexel & Co Philadelphia Police Association Worcester City Hall Winslow Conemaugh Marblehead Board of Selectmen Abbott Hall Fay River Manufacturers’ Board of Trade Conemaugh Valley Newport R. I Baptist Sunday School Convention Baptist Providence Pitrspurg McCreery Chamber of Commerce Relief Committee United States Brockton Citizens Aldermanic Chamber

Americans in Paris Aid Johnstown Sufferers

A large American meeting at the American legation in Paris gathered by Minister Reid expressed sympathy for Johnstown disaster victims. Resolutions passed unanimously and about 40 000 francs were raised on the spot with plans for further subscriptions at bankers. The Buffalo Bar pledged all receipts from an entertainment, and Paris city authorities donated 5000 francs. Queenstown passengers on the City of New York heard the disaster news and were moved to tears.

Paris Reid Johnstown Buffalo Queenstown City of New York

Sea Bread Sent to Flood Sufferers by Navy Yard

Secretary Tracy telegraphed the Boston Navy Yard commandant to ship all sea bread to Pittsburg arsenal for flood victims and a similar message went to the Newark commandant.

Wasu Hine Tracy Boston Navy Yard Arsenal Pittsburg Penn Newark

Girl Employees of the Pacific Mills Help Johnstown Relief

A Lawrence meeting reports $300 raised by Lower Pacific Mills workers mostly girls earning about $1 daily. Other cities add funds and clothing, with totals growing as civic groups urge support for Johnstown flood victims.

Pacific Mills Lawrence

Relief efforts pour into Johnstown disaster

In the June reports the nation mobilizes aid for Johnstown with ships heading for Pennsylvanian sufferers. Banks and businesses pledge funds and Red Cross and Christian Commission call for subscriptions. Local groups in Brookline seek volunteers to gather clothing and bedding for shipment.

New York Pennsylvania Drexel, Morgan & Co Curcaco Red Cross Society United Statest Christian Commission Clara Barton Johnstown Wattnamm Sprcran Fisher Counceil Chamber Brookline Mary E. Caper C. H. Stearns Joshua Crane

Dentists in Convention Massachusetts Society Meets at Huntington Hall

About a hundred dentists gathered in Huntington Hall yesterday for the Massachusetts Dental Society semi annual meeting. Delegates from other states and Canadian provinces attended the afternoon session as members discussed health in dentistry and the need for anatomical knowledge in practice.

Huntington Hall Institute of Technology Massachusetts Dental Society Board of Censors G. A. Gerry D.D.S Searle Springfield Rideout Lynn J. King Knight G. Stevens John D. Codman Gerry Massachusetts Lovejoy Montreal Beacock Toronto Magee St. John N. B B. H. Teague Aiken J. M. Crouse Chicago S. H. Guilford Philadelphia Charles KE. Luce Henry P.bowditch Harvard Medical School W. X. Sudduth the Brunswick

Cronin Murder Probe Presses on in Chicago

Police announce a key suspect crew and an expressman who hauled goods from 117 Clark Street to the Carlson cottage. The man is said to resemble Simons who bought furniture and Williams who rented the cottage. Inquest heard Cronin felt his life was in danger due to Alexander Sullivan's machinations.

CuicaGco Dr. Cronin Expressman Clark Street Carlson Chicago Simons Revell & Co Williams Hope Cronin Alexander Sullivan Maurice Morris Clan-na-Gael Recorder of Police Michael Boland Kansas City

Murderer Tascott in China reported by Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle says William B. Tascott, who killed Amos J. Snell in Chicago, is now in Canton China. The tip comes via Mrs. Gantz, former wife of Myron W. Gantz, who aided Tascott’s escape and says he traveled through St. Paul to Portland Oregon, then to British Columbia and a Canadian Pacific ship to China.

Tascott China San Francisco The Chronicle William B.tascott Amos J. Snell Chicago Canton

Canadian Banks Lose This Time In Montreal Case

L H Mineau the Reeve of Louisville Maskinonge county has vanished. He acted as banker and insurance agent for the district and forged names of prominent men. La Banque du Peuple reports a loss near 18000 with an officer in New York sought to persuade Mineau to return. Mineau, about 60, had a previously spotless character. banks listed include Bank of Nova Scotia about 13000 Ville Mare Bank 3000 and Banque Nationale 7000.

Montreal L. H. Mineau Louisville Maskinonge County la Banque du Peuple la Anque du Peuple New York Mineau Bank of Nova Scotia Ville Mare Bank Banque Nationale

Depot Robbers in Montana Kill Agent and Are Killed

In Silver City Montana last night Burrell the operator was killed and the Montana Central agent wounded by robbers. The gang fled toward Marysville after failing to grab over $200 in bullion. A posse of forty from Helena engaged the robbers who refused to surrender and both attackers were killed. The robbers are unknown and possibly foreigners.

Silver Mont Burrell Silver City Helena Montana Central Marysville

Its Prosperous Growth and Influence at Tuskegee Exhibition

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama, now in its eighth year, held its annual exercises celebrating 425 students this year and a 22 member graduating class. The school reports 640 acres, 14 buildings, and an annual $8000 appropriation funded by donations. personal estate valued at $100,000. It showcases farm, shop, printing, sewing, and classroom exhibits highlighting the school’s industries and four year normal curriculum. Excursion trains and a large Southern audience attended the event.

Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Ala B. T. Washington Wheelwright

Destructive Storms Hit Lynn and Winthrop with Hail and Lightning

A severe storm swept through Winthrop and neighboring Lynn shortly after noon yesterday. Yachts at Great Head Yacht Club suffered major damage as boats broke loose and capsized. In Lynn houses, chimneys and windows were damaged, workers were stunned, and crops on Washington Avenue were flattened amid a heavy hail and rain deluge.

Winthrop Great Head Yacht Club Mermaid Edward Foss Modoc D. W. Belcher Theora Bryden Swallow Arthur Blackman G. W.F Jewksbury Washington Avenue Bartlett Avenue Lynn Fayette Street B. H. Lewis Union Street Frank Holbrook Amos Holbrook Waltham James McAvoy Bolton Street Oak Street Moody Street

Labor Matters at Shoemakers Convention and Relatedmeetings

The third day of the international shoemakers convention heard union leaders urge funding from the assistance fund to support striking members. The Lasters and Boot and Shoe Makers unions agreed to collaboration. Samuel Gompers spoke as H J Skeffington and Thomas Phillips were elected officers. The event adjourned to June in teen N Y. Separately, the National Trade Assembly 216 K of L held its third day in Ellis Hall and formed a building trades council with several committees.

International Shoemakers’ Convention Richmond Pittsfield N. W Whitman Lasters’ Union Boot and Shoe Makers’ Union Samuel Gompers American Federation of Law H. J. Skeffington Boston Thomas Phillips Philadelphia Anc Sipanteers Federation of Labor Teen N. Y National Trade Assembly K. of L Boot and Ellis’ Hall Committee On Law Committee On Finance John McGarr St. Louis Agletter Wells Memorial Amalgamated Building Trades Council

Quaker Victory in Rain Havoc at Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Quakers beat the Boston Red Caps in eleven innings amid heavy rain and puddled ground. Casey and Clements led the Phillies while Brown Brouthers Nash and Richardson starred for Boston. Mulvey's two base hit clinched the deciding run in the eleventh.

Philadelphia Quakers Casey Clements Philadelphia Battery Phillies Wood Hallman Fogarty Mulvey Irwin Farrar Bostons Dickie Johnston Ganzel Ardie Richardson Hardie Billy Nash Brouthers Kelly Epean Mike Brown Johnston Dickie Madden Quinn Thompson Richardson Boston Nash Philadelphias EL KR E. Wood Thomps’n Bro Richa D’n OjGanzel Boambwess Johnson Wilden R Richardson Routhers Weeden Washington New York Senators Curry Wise Bons George New Yorks Clark Washingtons Mack Ebright

Williams Defeats Dartmouth In One-Sided Baseball Battle

Williams defeated Dartmouth 6 to 3 in Hanover New Hampshire as Williams rallied in the fifth and sixth innings to take the lead and hold Dartmouth scoreless the rest of the game. Clark excelled in catching and throwing to second while Woodcock and Gault stood out for Dartmouth. The teams meet again here tomorrow.

Williams Dartmouth Hanover N. H Clark Woodcock Gault

Obituary Notes Edward Crane and H W Lord

Edward Crane a prominent railway figure linked to the Pacific Bank troubles died in New York at 72 He worked with New York Central Western Boston and Maine Norfolk County and others He influenced the Marginal Street Union Freight line and New York and New England franchises H W Lord aged 27 East Boston Free Press proprietor died at Massachusetts General Hospital after inflammatory rheumatism A funeral is planned for Lord with Rev G M Bodge officiating

Edward Crane New York Pacific Bank New York City New York Central Western Boston & Maine Norfolk County Boston, Hartford & Erie Welcome Bd. Farnum Union Freight Railroad New York & New England Railroad Ir. H. W. Lord East Boston Free Press Massachusetts General Hospital Mr. Lord Portland Church of Our Father Hunnewell Place G. M. Bodge Lora

Social events as Boston hotels host regional groups

The Fifth Regiment Veteran Association met at the Revere House with Colonel W T Grammar in the chair and planned a June 27 reunion in Woburn. Executives of the New England Undertakers Association met in the Quincy House to arrange the September annual meeting. Numerous attendees from Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Canada checked into Tremont, Thorndike, Revere and other hotels for conventions including the Massachusetts Dental and Shoe Fraternities and Boston Druggists Association, with many named individuals registered at various hostelrys.

Fifth Regiment Veteran Association Revere House W. T. Grammar Woburn New England Undertakers’ Association Quincy House James P. Cleary Boston F. W. Dickinson Springfield Massachusetts Shoe Fraternity Boston Druggists’ Association Brunswick Massachusetts Dental Association J. Bond Little A. H. Wood Mrs. Ludland I. Gardner Morey New York Charles F. Butler Buffalo George K. Wells St. Albans Owen Ferguson Detroit W. Walker Truro N. S Charles A. Stone Florida H. F. Lufkin Be. Paul E. Wells Greenfield E. Goetzingle Pittsurg United States J.T. Reed Dr. Paepoke Gillerggen Germany J. M. Wilson Riverton F. H. Morton Chicopee H. M. Lymburner Edward T. Ripley Plymouth Albert L. Halsey Schenectady N. Y Joseph Blaschek J. B. Patten Jeffersonville Ind C. F. Rogers Lansins Mich George A. Smith Philadelphia W. Carr Bowdoinham D. W. Danforth Concord, N. H C. O. Greene Troy, N. Y

Yale class tennis finals conclude in campus tournament

Yale class tennis tournaments finish with results Kent over Reed 6 2 set wins Parker over Avery 6 2 6 1 Huntington over Huntington 8 6 6 3 Sherwood and seemer contest details noted. Finalists move to university tournament to challenge Hurd, last year’s champion.

New Haven Conn Kent Reed Bie A Seem Sherwood R Huntington J. C. F. Huntington Parker Avery

Those Jolly Fishermen Patrol Honorary Cane Gifted Ex Captain Ayres

Police station captains held a semi annual fishing trip down the bay. Captains Gaskins and Bragdon led the catch with Bragdon claiming the most fish while Gaskins snagged the largest. The group returned at six and presented ex Captain Ayres with an ebony cane in a cordial ceremony led by Captain Hemenway.

Gaskins Bragdon Gas

Mystic Park Races Postponed By Heavy Rain

Eastern Circuit events at Mystic Park were postponed yesterday due to heavy rainfall. If weather clears, races are set to begin this afternoon at 2 o clock.

Mystic Park

Weather Forecast for Maine and New England

The forecast from June 5 to 8 p m calls for light rain and cooler temperatures in Maine with west to southwest winds. Elsewhere in New England and eastern New York expect fair skies, cooler conditions, with northwesterly winds.

Washington Maine New England New York

Why Are Women Weak and Can They Be Stronger

Article argues women are strong and endure long rides, then claims weakness comes from neglecting health laws. It promotes pure whiskey as a health aid, praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as safe, impurity free, and recommended by physicians and prominent figures.

Madison Square Garden New York Duffy’s America

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