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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1892

Page

8

Troops in Cane Open Annual Brigade Outing at Framrmyanam

First Brigade opens its annual outing at Framrmyanam with Sixth Infantry and cavalry on the field. Brigadier General Bridges and staff arrive as Company C of the Sixth Infantry, Second Infantry join, a salute of twenty one guns marks the camp opening. Governor Russell to review troops Friday.

Framrmyanam Sixth Infantry Bridges Wayland William L. Chase Garenbry Adjutant

Almy's Case Up Again Before Supreme Court

In Concorp New Hampshire Alvin Burleigh counsel for murderer Almy asked for a continuance and printed briefs as the case could be argued orally next December. Attorney-General Eastman opposed delay noting one murderer already hanged under the law and urging a ruling soon. The court took the matter under advisement and will decide in a few days. Rumors say judges may hear oral arguments next week.

Concorp N. H Supreme Court Alvin Burleigh Plymouth Almy Eastman Stats Burleigh

Two Inches of Hail Ravages Finpnay O June 7 Storm Destroys Property

A cloud burst at about 10 am unleashed a fierce storm in Finpnay O, with two inches of hail and hurricane winds. Fences, trees, and outhouses were destroyed, crops damaged, and floodwaters overflowed streams. Residents along the river flee homes seeking safety.

Finpnay

Unity Club Stage Benefit by Town Orchestra Reads Dream

In Depuam June 7 a town hall event featured Mrs. Erving Winslow reading from A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Mr. A W Thayer directing a chorus and an orchestra of thirty eight poor workers. Proceeds support good works.

Bids Opened for Worcester Public Building Construction

At the Treasury Department bids were opened for a Worcester public building project. Norcross Bros of Worcester quoted 29,696 dollars for the construction and New Jersey Steel Co offered 4,673 dollars for steel girders.

Washington Treasury Department Worcester Norcross Bros New Jersey Steel Company

Vesuvius Eruption Rages With New Lava Flows

Naruegs June 7 reports Mount Vesuvius erupting with intensified violence. Large lava flows issue from the crater and descend the Atrio Cavallo ravine, marking a significant uptick in volcanic activity.

Naruegs Mount Vesuvius Atrio Cavallo

Death of John Dunlap in Pittsburg at 75

John Dunlap tin plate importer dies in Pittsburg at age 75. A strong advocate of free trade he leaves a fortune valued at about two million dollars. Died June 7.

John Dunlap Pittsburg Prrrspunc Penn Ife

Motorman McInniss Held on Manslaughter Charge

Motorman William McInniss, charged with manslaughter in Minnie Goldberg’s death on Monday, was held in 5000 bail by the Municipal Criminal Court until July 1.

William McInniss Minnie Goldberg Municipal Criminal Court

Burial permit denied over heart failure claim in Beverly

A Beverly Board of Health inquiry concluded heart failure not diphtheria as cause of a child’s death. The three child deaths linked to Christian Science treatment sparked town talk. The Mader family disputed newspaper reports while confirming Christian Scientists treated them. a doctor signed the death certificate, others questioned the diagnosis.

Board of Health Beverly Wardwell Alexander Mader Jd. L. King Boylston Street Boston D. H. Dearborn

Water Supply Inspectors Tour Framingham Basins

A city government delegation led by Grant and Colonel Doherty toured Framingham water works visiting Basin 4 completed dam and basin, then Basin 6 nearing completion with 1.4 billion gallon capacity and 227 acres. The party toured Lake Cochituate and the Indian village ruins before returning by 3:30.

Framingham Water Commission Grant Doherty The Water Board Jackson Concannon Pollution Department Boston & Albany South Framingham Basin 4 Hopkinton Ashland Basin 6 Lake Cochituate Cperated Eliot

Granite Cutters Firm Faces Lockout Clash

The New England Granite Manufacturer's Association and its employees escalate a dispute amid a lockout of quarries. Pickets deter new hires and Italians recruited for stone counting face quitting when told of the strike. Union members are united, with one returning to work briefly before rejoining the union.

New England Granite Manufacturer’s Association Manufacturers’ Association

Homes for the workers plan debated by Boston groups

The Anti Tenement House League met with the Industrial Aid Society and Workingmen's Building Association stockholders in Charity Hall Chardon street to discuss suburban home villages for Boston workers. A plan offers a four to five room house near transit for 225 per week with 5 percent interest, aiming for ownership in ten years. A committee including Edwin Ginn Josiah Quincy Robert Treat Paine Jr William P Flower and Dr Durgin will study the proposal and alternatives.

Boston Henry R. Hannah Edwin Ginn Josiah Quincy Robert Treat Paine, Jr William P. Flower Durgin Board of Health

Jealousy Fling: Hogg Fires Five on Gough in Mystic Street

George Hogg shot Thomas Gough five times with a 28 caliber revolver after jealousy, early yesterday at No 2 Mystic Street South End. Gough, wounded in skull and arm, is in City Hospital on watch. one bullet remains lodged. Annie Stewart witnessed. Hogg arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court, held $5000 until June 14.

George H. Hogg Thomas Gough Mystic Street South End Hogg Gough City Hospital Annie Stewart Municipal Criminal Court

Kicking Incident Leaves Girl Unconscious in City

Ida Bailey twelve lives at 240 Harrison avenue and is in a City Hospital unconscious after an alleged kick to the stomach by Edward Goldberg of 258 Harrison avenue. Goldberg was at home last evening when he heard quarrelling on the sidewalk, went down and assaulted the Bailey girl. She was taken home, a doctor called, and Goldberg was arrested.

Ida Bailey Harrison Avenue City Hospital Edward Goldberg Goldberg Bailey

Moonlight Sail Last Evening At Winthrop Yacht Club

The season’s first moonlight sail at Winthrop Yacht Club drew many members out from 7 to 11 pm. Weather was ideal with a southwest wind and a near full moon, and several boats hosted parties of ladies aboard.

Winthrop Yacht Club Clu

Old State House as transit hub for Boston to Washington trains

No 3 Old State House under Mr L H Palmer long a popular transportation hub in Boston Tickets or draw ing room car seats for Shore Line express trains or for the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.

Old State House L. H. Palmer Boston Shore Line Washington

Boy Trampled as Horse Runs Afield In North End

A frightened horse bolted through the North End yesterday injuring two children. A two year old boy Thomas Litchman of 73 Salem street and a six year old, Joseph Finn of 19 Newton street, were trampled and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The horse is owned by Israel Spiller.

North End Thomas Litchman Salem Street Joseph Finn Newton Street Massachusetts General Hospital Israel Spiller

Mr Field Secures A Prize Play For Boston Season

Isaac Henderson novel Agatha has been dramatized by the author and produced at London's Criterion Theatre to early success. R M Field of the Boston Museum has purchased the play for next year, selecting a strong cast for a thorough production and top tier dramatic entertainment for Boston patrons.

Agatha Page Isaac Henderson Charles Wyndham Criterion Theatre London Agatha Boston

Rhododendron Show Set for June at Horticultural Hall

Massachusetts Horticultural Society announces a rhododendron show in Horticultural Hall Friday and Saturday June 10 and 11, opening at noon Friday and closing 9 PM Saturday. The Francis Brown Hayes prize changes to fifty trusses of at least twelve hardy varieties. Also, on Saturday August 6, a best display of sweet peas with additional foliage carries a silver vase valued at $25 awarded to the same exhibitor for two of the past three years.

Horticultural Hall

Brookline School Exhibition Opens in Upper Town Hall

The Upper Town Hall in Brookline hosts a fine exhibit of school work from the town's kindergarten through high school. The exhibition opened yesterday and will close on Thursday, reflecting credit on both teachers and pupils.

Brookline

Opening exercises at Ella Reed Home on June 9

The opening exercises of the Ella Reed Home are set for 3 30 p m on June 9 at Sharon with Bishop Brooks to be presented. Cars depart Providence station ark square at 8 o clock and the event will be open to the general public in the evening.

Ella Reed Sharon Bishop Brooks Providence Station Ark Square

Puritania at Tremont Theatre Impresses with Music and Scenes

McLellan and Kelley's Puritania opened at Tremont Theatre to strong praise for its music and staging. Kelley’s score is high quality with memorable themes and lively chorus numbers, while McLellan’s witty librettos spark drama. first-night nerves aside, the production promises future strength as it runs. Cast highlights include Vivian Trevelyan, Louise Beaudet, Edith Sinclair, and John Brand, with the five Barrison sisters dancing in the second act and Dixey's Iolanthe chorus to follow at the Globe.

McLellan and Kelley Tremont Theatre Messrs. Abbey & Schoeffel McLellan Kelley Mager Vivian the Earl Vivian Elizabeth Witch Finder Vivian George Trevelyan Earl of Barren Leo i Visas Salem Louise Beaudet Abigail Edith Sinclair Charles II England John Brand Jonathan Blaze Salem Cour Geis Oaks Wwe Arthur Ryley Burgess Bowera Arthur E. Miller Practical Explosionists Fred Solomon Edith Sinclair Charles II Edward Favor Barrison

Coroner probes Yale death as rituals blamed

New Haven June 7 Coroner Mix investigated the death of Yale student Rustin this morning examining H L Downs 93 H L Bixbee J E Sheffield and J Downs who had Rustin in charge during the ceremonies No post mortem to be held though the inquiry continues tomorrow The sophomore class met in mourning sent floral tributes and decided to wear badges for the term The faculty will act and Yale junior societies Psi Upsilon and D K E pledge to reform initiation to prevent a recurrence

New Haven Conn Rustin Yale H. L. Downs H. L. Bixbee J. E. Sheffield J. Downs Omaha Austin Psi Upsilon

Gladstone Declares Liberal Wins in Fifty Years

London June 7 Mr Gladstone spoke to Liberal excursionists at Hawarden and argued Liberals have won every great political battle of the last fifty years. He said Conservatives now admit these victories benefited the country including the free trade triumph. He predicted Liberal victory in the coming battle citing a sacred hopeful cause.

London Gladstone Hawarden

Coolidge Meets Ribot in Paris on Trade Talks

Paris June 7 M Ribot received United States Minister Coolidge and discussions covered negotiations for a treaty favorable to American cattle and meats. It is reported that the talks will be pushed forward energetically in the near future.

Paris M. Ribot United States Coolidge

Boy Narrowly Escapes After Streetcar Collision

Seven year old John Dunn of 17 Camden Street was struck by a cross town electric car while crossing Northampton Street at 5 40 last night. He sustained only slight injuries and was returned home.

John Dunn Camden Street Northampton Street

Polish Nihilist Roundups Increase Ahead of Czar’s Warsaw Visit

In Poland police conducted home searches for suspected nihilists, seizing explosives and documents. About 2,000 people arrested across provinces, with hundreds exiled to Siberia, as authorities tighten measures before the Czar’s upcoming Warsaw visit.

Warsaw Poland Siberia

Brazilian insurgents abandon Matto Grosso flee province

A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Brazilian insurgents in Matto Grosso have abandoned Coimbra and are fleeing the province. Rebel gunboats Fernandez and Humaila were surrendered to Brazil’s minister in Paraguay.

Londpn Buenos Ayres Matto Grosso Coimbra Fernandez and Humaila Paraguay

Emperor William’s yacht Meteor beaten at Southampton regatta

In the Royal Southern Yacht Club regatta at Southampton on June 7, the Emperor William I’s yacht Meteor finished second to Iverna, nine minutes behind in the forty mile race.

London Royal Southern Yacht Club Southampton Emperor William Meteor Iverna

The Oil Creek Disaster Haunts Oil City and Titusville

June 7 reports describe search efforts in debris along Oil Creek with many missing from Seneca Street flats. Relief committees compile lists of residents to assess losses, while health officials fear disease from decaying bodies. Governor Pattison toured Titusville and aid totaling 42,000 including Standard Oil gifts was raised. Harrison sent 200 to governors for sufferers.

Om Crry Seneca Street Oil Creek Relief Committee Oil City Bureau of Health Titousville Penn Pattison Randolph Blankenberg Robert McWade Philadelphia Red Grass Society Blankenberg Titusville Standard Oil Company Harriscore Harrison

Middle States Regatta Sets August 18 on Passaic

The Middle States Regatta Association met at the Hotel Marlborough and fixed August 18 for a Passaic River race on a mile and a half straight course. Events include junior to senior singles, doubles, gigs, fours, and eights with coxswains 105 pounds or more. Referee Claude R. Zappone of Potomac B C was chosen, with timekeepers John Hunnecker, Walter Stimson, I K Cotter, and John H Abeel.

New York Middle States Regatta Association Marlborough Passaic Atlantic B. C Hoboken John H. Abeel Nassau B. C

Goddard Prizes Awarded at Tufts College

Goddard prize readings at Tufts Chapel named winners from senior, junior and sophomore classes. First prizes go to Marc Spaulding Brooks and Thomas Whittemore. second prizes to Willard Martin and Fred Hodgdon. senior second prize split between Frank North and William Gray. junior third not awarded. Judges included C. B. Southard and three clergymen.

Tufts College Goddard Chapel Marc Spaulding Brooks William Southwick Gray Frank Allen North Arthur Winfield DeGoash Willard Shepard Martin Thomas Whittemore Herbert Elmore Benton Willard Stanton Small Fred Crosby Hodgdon Mr. Brooks Bonnet Rouge Victor Hugo Whittemore Francois Coppee Martin Hodgdon North Gray C. B. Southard Edward Abbott B. F. Eaton John F. Ayer Walter K. Fobes

Blaine To See The Show At Boston Circus

The Hon James G Blaine is due in Boston early this morning and a circus box will be placed for him by Forepaugh manager J T McCaddon. Governor Russell is invited to join in an adjoining box as a special wire will relay convention news to the grounds. The arrangement lets the party view the show and sense the convention’s momentum.

James G. Blaine Boston Knight J. T. McCaddon Statesman Russell

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Cane U. S. Building Vesuvius Lord Salisbury SILK John Bull R Jonathan Board of Health of Beverly Take Social Science Poly King Granite Cutters Firm MR. Field Massachusetts Horticultural Society Brookline School PERA Trenom Abbott & Teal Park Square Segapore Inquirer Dixey Iolanthe Globe Theatre Novello, Ewer & Co Hollis Street F. H. Gilson Company Pompeiian Tacle Nineveh Boston Theatre Young Ladies’ Charitable Association Church of the New Jerusalem Chickering Hall Percy J. J. Cooper E. C. Harris Francis W. Kittredge Horace P. Chandler Royal E. Robbins Thomas Doliber Julian K. Smythe Music Hall Adar Marek Augusta Holmes Moszkowski America Strauss En Ene Seestrauss Eile U.S. Gov’t Cladstone WR. Coolidge Blanchard & Farrar Dock Faneuil Hall Sq Goddard TUFTS Blaine Chester H. Graves & Sons Gen Chas, S. Burke Devonshire St
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