Johnstown Sufferers Appeal Raises Funds Across Towns
On June 10 contributions for the Johnstown sufferers flowed in from multiple cities. Gloucester reports a concert at City Hall yielding about 400 dollars, driving local totals toward 2000 before forwarding. Worcester notes 550 from a lawyers and doctors ball. Stamford surpasses 2600 with a goal of 3000. overall funds approach and exceed thirty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Lowenl
Johnstown
Yobseck Club
J. B. Francis
the Locks and Canals Company
Lowell Silent Society
Woxcrster
Stamford
Conn
Provmenor
R.J
Lumbermen hailed as export duty on logs lifted
Ottawa reports the Dominion government will remove the export duty on logs eleven inches and under and on all logs sent from Canada to the United States. Canadian lumbermen pressed for relief to avoid retaliation. Maine Michigan and Wisconsin firms benefiting as cross border log hauls resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Ont
Opinion of the Jury on Hasmron Rail Crash
The inquest into the April railway accident at the junction concludes that a flange break caused the train to derail and speed contributed to the disaster. The jury urges speed limits of twenty miles an hour on curves with switches and downgrades, calls for better body removal procedures, and recommends government inspection before any remains are removed beyond rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasmron
Ont
Train Wreck Near Oakland Maine Leaves Five Injured
Train No. 13 derailed a mile west of Oakland due to a washed out culvert after a heavy shower. The engine toppled but no passengers were hurt. several crew members suffer serious injuries including crushed legs and loss of a leg. Restoration will take two to three days. Conductor Crockett uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Benson Brook
William Underwood
Lewiston
Coburn
South Unity
Patterson
Belfast
Speare
Gardiner
Libby
Portland
Oe Stevens
Skowhegan
Express
Bushnell Extradited From Chile to United States
New York June 11 The World of today reports that Santiago Chile has extradited William A Bushnell alias Gerald F Hanson to Detective Reilly who left New York in 1888. Hanson forgery charges involve 36000 dollars and a 25000-dollar theft from West Coast Telephone Co. He was once agent in Chili and had many local supporters amid a famed duel and vast wagers on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World of Today
West Coast Telephone Company
Santiago
Chili
William A. Bushnell
Gerald F. Hanson
Reilly
Hanson
Butler, Stillman & Hubbard
United Sates
Uncle Sam
Connecticut Artillery Reunion Elects Officers
The First Connecticut Artillery held its reunion at the Old State House in New Haven with about 300 veterans attending. Officers elected include President Richard W. Calhoun and Secretary E. C. Dow, with a full slate of vice presidents and an executive committee. The next reunion was voted for Willimantic on June 10, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Artillery
New Haven
Conn
First
Old State House
Richard W. Calhoun
Union City
E. C. Dow
C. A. Day
John Remner
Thomas Kelter
George M. Williams
John M. Fox
William A. Lincoln
W. H. Adams
Peter Bell
William B. Atwood
J - Jonn W. Twiss
Panford Risley
Henry H. E
John ©. Taylor
Walter F. Sage
William W. Morgan
Fred H. Waldron
Edgar Forbes
Willimantic
Cronin inquest witness testifies on Camp ties
Michael Whalen former police officer testifies in Chicago inquest. He says he joined Camp 20 of Clan na Gael and knew Dan Coughlin and P O Sullivan. Whalen rode Dan Coughlin on a May 4 beat and heard of Dr Cronin's disappearance only from relatives. A coroner's jury verdict was expected to implicate Alexander Sullivan as an accessory before the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Chicago
Michael Whalen
Clan-na-Gael
Dan Coughlin
P. O’sullivan
Coughlin
Dr. Cronin
Gogebic Range Mines Suspend Due to Cash Shortage
A Hurley report to the Evening Wisconsin says the Iron King Mine and all Bessemer Consolidated mines on the Gogebic range closed today because of stockholder disputes and lack of ready cash. Many miners are idle across the region as operations halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic Range
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Hurley
Iron King
Bessemer Consolidated Company
Enperimencans
Lightning Strikes Multiple N H Towns Killing One Woman
A severe June 10 thunder shower left Elmwood resident Mrs. Ann Quirk dead after a bolt struck a pin cushion in her neighbor’s house. In Marigoro a chimney was demolished at Charles Butler’s home with no injuries. Dover reports a church steeple fire and damaged print works, plus injuries and shocks to several residents. Additional strikes destroyed phones and damaged depots in nearby towns Contoocook and Keene area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horyear
Ann Quirk
Elmwood
Dover
N. H
Cocheco Print Works
Daily Democrat
O. Churbuck
Second Street
Joseph Clough
Charles Faxon
Fred Pierce
Higgin’s Market
Charles Stevens
Krenz
South Keene
Contoocook
Here
Davisville
Heat deaths and prostration in New York and Brooklyn
The hot day in New York and Brooklyn caused two deaths one adult in Brooklyn and an infant in the city. About a dozen heat prostration cases reported across both cities. Temperatures rose from 72 at 6 am to 93 at 3:30 pm, with a daily average around 75 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
President removes Utah Chief Justice amid Utah policy clash
President orders the removal of Chief Justice Sanford of the Utah Territory after correspondence with Attorney General Miller. Sanford defends his impartial administration and notes prior resignation discussions. Miller cites policy as the reason, appointing a successor. The Times notes Sanford’s broad political acceptance except from a faction favoring policy over law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Sandford
Utah
Charles 8S. Lane
New York Times
Washington
Avor
Salt Lake Bar
Supreme Court of
Utah Territory
Sal
Lake City
W. H. H. Miller
Washington, D. C
United States
Supreme Court
Exmor Sandford
Westfield youths take West Point entrance tests
Thirteen youths from the Twelfth district appear at Westfield for a daylong West Point entrance examination. George, a prince of Pittsfield, is named the successful candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
West Point
George A Prince of
Pittsfield
Death of Edward W. O'Dell at 28 follows money quarrel
New York June 10 Edward W. O'Dell son of Isaac O'Dell superintendent of the Providence steamship line shot himself at his home 23 Bank street He was 28 The father hinted money matters may have driven the tragedy in this early report from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward W. O’dell
Isaac O'Dell
Providence Steamship Line
Bank Street
Evangelical Meeting at Crescent Beach
The Evangelical Alliance of Boston and vicinity held its first outdoor meeting at Crescent Beach with about 200 clergy and lay observers. The event featured free transport by rail, a fish dinner, and addresses by Rev. J. P. Bixby welcoming guests and outlining the lay college project founded in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance of Boston and Vicinity
Boston
Bible Conference
Crescent Beach
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Ladies of
Revere
J. P. Bixby
Institute and Lay College
Massachusetts
A. J. Gordon
Water Works Convention Opens in Faux River
The eighth annual New England Water Works Association convention begins Wednesday in Music Hall Franklin Street. An exhibit of waterworks appliances accompanies the program with papers on hydrants and pumping engines. Speakers include Hiram Nevens Cambridge and J E Denton Stevens Institute. Topics cover hydrant freezing, sediment prevention, mains sizing, municipal vs private water supply, waterpipes repairs, lead pipe weight, suction lift, water motors, water hammer remedies, per capita consumption, and driven wells permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
N. J
Watt
Wicksted
Cen
Richmond
Charles E. Bollings
George F. Chase
Taunton
Albert S. Glover
West Newton
W. T. Sedgwick
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
Senate committee probes Canada relations in St Paul
A Senate relations with Canada committee led by Hoar visited St Paul on June 10 and heard testimony on commercial ties and reciprocity. Witnesses from J. M. Egan to Captain W. R. Bowen urged freer trade while cautioning on lumber and England tariffs. A Minneapolis hearing is slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Senate Committee On
Canada
Hoar
San Francisco
California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Senate
Allison
Dolph
Hale
Pugh
Twin Cities
J. M. Egan
Manitoba
United States
W. R. Bowen
E. F. Drake
England
Minneapolis
Playstead Park to Open for Children with Flag Ceremony
The Playstead in Franklin Park opens tomorrow for children. A School Regiment review, flag raising, and public ceremony lead by the school board will start at 2.30 pm with the regiment on site. The flag will rise at 3 pm, then visitors may walk the turf, followed by a Cadet Band promenade concert. A suggested opening programme was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Roe
Grammar Schools
Park labels proposed for Playstead opening in Franklin Park
A letter to the Editor urges park commissioners to assign about a dozen youths to place labels identifying plants around the Overlook at Playstead. The plan would educate students, involve spectators, and mirror practices at Arnold Arboretum and the Public Garden. If not Wednesday, the writer asks for labeling to begin soon and continue across plantings. Boston, June 10, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Franklin Park
Arnold Arboretum
Botanical Garden
Cambridge
E. Rmner
Killing at unlicensed saloon on Blackstone and Hanover streets
A shooting last night at about 11 near 94 Blackstone street left Charles F. Gibbard dead after a dispute in Twigg’s basement saloon at Blackstone and Hanover. Horgan and Forteley were among Twigg’s employees present. Forteley allegedly confessed to the shooting. Police arrested all occupants. Captain Cain recovered a revolver believed used. Gibbard, 22, single, washer by trade, lived at Bay State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone Street
Charles F. Gibbard
Twigg
Blackstone and
Hanover Streets
William Twigg
Frank Dennis
Jeremiah Shanahan
Thomas Horgan
Edward Forteley
Gibbard
Horgan
Forteley
Charles Wyman
Wyman
Johnson
Clancy
Hilton
McCarty
Cain
Charles Burgess
Mr. Wyman
North End
Board of Police Commissioners
Wigg
Lizzie Dyer
Bay State House
Hanover Street
Fire damages from lightning strikes hit New England homes
The Fire Record reports three separate blazes on June 10 from lightning. Mrs Hanson of Stroudwater saw house and barn burn with about 2000 dollars loss, insured. In Mason's Bay Jonesport William White's home barn and outbuildings burned for 2500 dollars loss, 1500 insured. Wightman and Beaman straw shop in Worsterboro burned with stock loss around 30000 dollars and building 1500, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
A. Hanson
Stroudwater
Macutas
William White
Mason’s Bay
Jonesport
WorstsBoro
Wightman & Beaman
Fire Destroys Leather Storage At Summer Street
A blaze at 147 Summer Street burned a fourth floor leather storage room used by G. B. Bernard's Son and James Houston yesterday afternoon. Stock loss about 4000 dollars, building damage 100 dollars. Both insured. The Box 632 alarm cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Street
G. B. Bernard
James Houston
George Morrison
Border Street
Boston
May Street
Obituary of Charles A Mackintosh a Young Boston Lawyer
Charles Austin Mackintosh 35, a Dedham and Boston lawyer, died after a short illness at Dedham. A Harvard ’74 alumnus, class poet, founder of The Magenta later The Crimson, he also served in the Massachusetts legislature. Known for magnanimity and versatility, he left a lasting memory among friends and rivals. He had enjoyed a varied life including a season with a traveling company and a lifelong dedication to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Austin Mackintosh
Dedham
Boston
Mackintosh
Peabody
West Roxbury
Charles Mackintosh
New England
Harvard College
Mr. Mackintosh
Deaths: Lt. T. W. Fisher prominent G. A. R. figure
Lieutenant T. W. Fisher, noted G. A. R. member and local businessman, died in Auburndale yesterday. He served with the Thirty-Sixth Regiment at Fredericksburg and Vicksburg and was present at Jackson and Jamestown during the fall of Vicksburg and Johnston’s defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Fisher
Auburndale
Thirty-Sixth
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Jackson
Jamestown
Johnston
The Spider Arrested
Officer Wyman of Station 5 arrested Isaac O'Neil Weir alias the Belfast Spider and John Moore for fighting in the umbra on Green Street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Station 5
Isaac O’neil Weir
Belfast
And
John Moore
Umbra
Green Street
Harvard Cricketers Triumph Over Boston Athletic Club
The Harvard eleven closed the regular season at Longwood with a 120 to 60 win over the Boston Athletic Club. Garrett starred with 55 runs and seven wickets for 24 runs, while Carpenter J. P. Lee and Crowninshield added double figures. Boston’s side relied on Longwood’s best bowlers and fielding showed signs of inexperience. Davis ably filled in as Harvard’s substitute. George Wright led the Boston effort. The score details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Cricket
Longwood
Boston Athletic Club
Garrett
Harvard
Carpenter
J. P. Lee
Crowninshield
Davis
George Wright
C. L. Bixby
B. Garrett
G. Wright
C. Sullivan
C. E. Ixer
B. Paee
F. Peabody
Alchee
A. Davis
Sullivan
A. ©. Garrett
C. Estabrook
Dutton
R. W. Balch
Button
L. Sullivan
L. B. W B. Wright
Ettitt
J.P. Lee
I. Ixby
F. B. Crowninshield
P. Butters
B. Pettitt
H. F. Hewes
C. Bixby
B. Dutton
A Lee
S. A. Bayer
Maid’ S. Wack
G. Ze trEnts
Pettitt
Prince
Yale
Magnificent Fall River Line Puritan Trial Run Delights Hundreds
Six hundred people enjoyed a trial trip yesterday on the new Puritan steamer of the Fall River line. A special train brought 500 guests from Boston. number grew to 600 by Fall River. The ship, larger than the Pilgrim, features a steel hull, 7500 horsepower engine, 20 mph speed, and a 34 foot beam. A banquet, band concert, and harbor sail accompanied the voyage. officials from multiple railroads and state leaders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan
Fall River Line
Boston
Old Colony Steamboat Company
Fall River
Providence
Newport
Narragansett Bay
Weed
Kendrick
New England
George C. Lord
Boston & Maine
Choate
Whiting
Symonds
Salem
Gleason
New Braintree
Cook
Gloucester
Stevens
Braintree
Howland
Acushnet
Wyman
Hyde Park
Kinsley
George H. Campbell
John Caige
Somerville Canoe Club Moves Toward Incorporation
Somerville residents reported a meeting in the Police building aimed at incorporating the Somerville Canoe Club. A new boat house is under construction on the Mystic River, slated for completion in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Canoe Club
Mystic River
Central Club of
Somerville
Highland Avenue
Page
Tere
Perkins Street Baptist Church
East Somerville
French Traits An Essay in Comparative Criticism
A critical review of W C Brownell’s French Traits compares the French social instinct with American individuality. It notes impersonality as a key theme, praises women’s influence, democracy, and provincial spirit, and questions whether France can balance autonomy with collective identity. Brownell aims balanced judgment amid a strong Civilizational tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moliére
Mark Twain
Brownell
England
America
France
Paris
Boston
New Yorker
W. C. Brownell
New York
Charles Scribner’s Sons
DeWolfe, Fiske & Co
Price
The Story of William and Lucy Smith reviewed
A Boston book review critiques Merriam’s The Story of William and Lucy Smith. The volume gathers memoir excerpts and letters, with mixed execution. It lauds Smith’s Blackwood contributions and notes Mrs. Smith’s intelligence and sweetness, yet questions arrangement and originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
William Smith
England
John
William
Thorndale
Gravenhurst
Smith
Warren
Dennis
Shakspere
Alison
Mr. Ruskin
J. S. Mill
Sir William Hamilton
Blackwood
William and
Lucy Smith
Georges
Boston
Houghton, Miffin & Co
Price
Tragic Accident Near Quincy Train Track
Maynard Leet of 87 Eutaw Street East Boston was shoved by a drunken man near the Old Colony railroad at Quincy yesterday afternoon. His arm lay across the tracks and a passing train crushed it, leading to amputation at Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Leet
Eutaw Street
East
Boston
Old Colony
Quincy
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brunswick 150th Anniversary Dinner Speakers Named
Brunswick Maine June 10 three Maine congressmen the governor and other distinguished men have accepted invitations to speak at a public dinner celebrating the 150th anniversary of Brunswick's incorporation to be held Thursday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Maine
Cottage with 1g acre sold at Brookline auction today
Cottage house on Brookline with 1g acre and modern improvements to be auctioned today at 4 30 on Newton Street near Grove Street Jamaica Plain driving distance. Buyer's lease options exist at 75 dollars per year and additional land with a large stable opposite may be included. Terms to suit purchaser. Also several houses and small homes for sale in Roslindale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Street
Parker Hill Avenue
Tremont Street
Huntington
Jan
Albert C. Wilbur
Sarah T. Jenkins
Daniel Jenkins
Brookline
Newton Street
Grove Street
Jamaica Plain
Casey
Roslindale
Bart Care
Bealesby
Charles W. Odiorne
Boston Savings Bank
County of Suffolk
Boston
East
Meridian and
Condor Streets
James L. Cobb
Cobb
Meridian Street
John H. Townsend
Custom House
Mass
State Street
L. Saltonstall
Boston Auctioneers Office Listing by Holbrook and Fox
Boston firm Holbrook and Fox Auctioneers at No. 12 Post Office Square advertise office services in real estate sales and auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. P. Atwood & CO
Holbrook & Fox
No. 12
Post Office Sq
Boston
WM. M. Jewett & CO
Tremont St
Suffolk Savings Bank
Cambridge
Medford Chelsea
Dorchester
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Hamilton, Ont
New Hampshire
New England Association
College Eleven
NEW Books
Horatio Harris & Coo
Sales
Alexander Peaches
Palermo
Messina
Fiske’s Wharf
Snow & Coq
North Market St
Fulton St
L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
Pemberton Sq
Centre St
South St
Heslindale
Eliot Loan CO
Leonard’s
Bromfield Street
South Street
O. C. BR. ER
Utica Street
Utica
Samuel Hatch & CO
Mice
Congress St
Bestes
W. C. Wilson
Federal Street
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Gale
Warren Avenue
B. N
F. McCarthy
Pearl and
High Streets
N F. McCarthy
Richards & CO
Aon
H Walker
W H Walker & Co
Wheeling
G W Boyd
Boyd & Co, Tre
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