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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1891

Page

2

Barret and 1891 Senate Recall Mutual Respect Ceremony

The session closed with Speaker Barrett praised by Mr McEttrick and Mr Quincy who presented a ceremonial gift. Applause greeted Barrett as he reviewed 1891 legislative work and the absence of political strife. Committees were named to sit during recess and several bills progressed or were set aside.

Commonwealth Ali Poe Senate Barrett McEttrick Mr. Quincy of Quincy MceLaughlin House Messrs Kimball Powers Butler

Record of Fires Reveals City Wide Blaze

A late evening fire on Lancaster street damaged a four story wood working block at 30 32 and 34. J F Keating Merimac Planing Mills occupied front first and second floors while E W Towns moulding mill filled the rest. Two upper floors burned as smoke choked interior work. Firemen fought from front windows and rear roof. Loss near 10900 with unclear insured. Other fires include a Brighton barn blaze 800 damage and a Somerville arlor fire about 50. Farther reports note a Washington Dean woods yard fire 800k to 90k insurance and a Fort Pierre courthouse blaze destroying county records with 40000 loss. Additional incidents: Bloomfield street residence fumigation minor damage, Lake View House Chasm wholly destroyed, Leigh ton homestead burn and property loss.

Lancaster Street J. F. Keating Merimac Planing Mills E. W. Town Isaac McLean John McGaw Merrimac Street Quigley Engine 6 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton District W.C. Ratt Somerville Frank Fitts Peasant Avenue R. L Pierre Stanley Court House Fort Pierre Wmirmaty N. Y Lake View Au Sable Chasm Macatas Lowell W. Leighton Jenesport

Rev Dr Alexander Vinton to stay at All Saints Worcester

The Rev Dr Alexander Vinton rector of All Saints Church Worcester declines a Philadelphia offer. He remains in Worcester due to strong parishioner desire to keep him.

de, Vinton Worcester Alexander Vinton All Saints’ Church Philadelhia

Free tallow admitted by French Chamber of Deputies

Paris June 11 The Chamber of Deputies debated the new tariff bill and voted to admit tallow free, a concession amid measures affecting imports. The decision signals a shift in trade policy ahead of potential economic ramifications.

France Paris Chamber of Deputies

Death record notes Father Carci dies after long service

The famous Italian ecclesiastic Father Carci passed away after a long career. He was widely known for his religious leadership and many social roles within the church and community.

Father Carci

Colonel Monroe of Providence Actor Charles Fisher Dies in New York

Veteran actor Charles Fisher of Augustin Daly's company died at his home in New York after a bout of general debility from erysipelas. Born in 1816 in Suffolk England, he began in London before moving to America in 1852. He starred in Wallack's stock, Daly's company, and notable roles including Joseph Surface and Falstaff. He retired last autumn and returned to Suffolk, then came back to New York to die. He was twice married. his second wife survives him.

Charles Fisher Augustin Daly Sixth Avenue New York London Suffolk England Princess’s Theatre America Burton Mr. Fisher Joseph Surface Rosedale Wallack Mr. Daly Sir Peter Teazlie Adam Dornton Lavorqgue Boston

Obituary of Rev Father Carlo Curci in Rome

The Rev Father Carlo Curci, a distinguished Italian ecclesiastic born in Naples in 1809, died in Rome. A Jesuit, writer, and reformer, he opposed royal power, founded and edited orthodox magazines, faced multiple exiles, and produced notable commentaries and a Psalms work before his death.

Curcl Carlo Curci Rome Naples Society of Jesus Gladstone Europe Bomba Father Curci Fr. Curci Malta Vincenzo Gioberti Pius IX Curci Carol Florence

Colonel John A. Monroe Dies in Providence After War Service

Colonel John Albert Monroe a longtime ASCE member died in Providence from a jaw cancer related hemorrhage. Swansea native who moved to Providence at 16 served with high rank in Civil War artillery including McDowell Doubleday Hooker and the Army of the Potomac. Postwar he became a civil engineer on Mississippi surveys and West Shore railway projects.

John A. Monroe John Albert Monroe American Society of Civil Engineers Providence Swansea Brown University McDowell Doubleday Hooker Ashington United States Army of Potomac King Patrick Burnside Gibbon Heintzleman Mississippi Commission Rom Cairo Memphis West Shore Railway

Edwin A Hopkins Dies in Washington with Argentine Delegate

Edwin A Hopkins died in Washington on Wednesday. He had traveled there in January with his wife, the Marchioness de Sainte Croix Maley, serving as secretary to the Argentine delegation to the Intercontinental Railway Commission.

Edwin Augustus Hopkins Washington Marchioness de Sainte Croix Maley Intercontinental Railway Commission

Notable deaths and public notices across several states

Obituaries report deaths of Charles A. Faxon born in Quincy 1829. Rev. William C Bowen born 1882 Bordentown NY. Stanwood Dodge of Beverly. J Frank Keith Plymouth. Mrs Coventry Waddell of New York. Mrs Mary Lund Newport NH. Captain Alexander Winsor of Fair Haven. Notices include service in navy, railroad development efforts, marriages, and family survivors.

Pittsburg Bishop Hopkins Episcopal Church United States Navy South Atlantic United States Paraguay Buenos Ayres San Fernando Bolivia Charles A. Faxon Wallaston Delaware & Hudson Cheshire Railroad Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Sargeant Mr. Faxon Quincy Lucy Webb Scituate William C. Bowen Bordentown N. Y Professor Bowen Berkshire Wesleyan University New York Bordentown College Gertrude Godell Middletown Conn Stanwood Dodge Beverly Gail Hamilton Essex County J. Frank Keith Plymouth Jefferson N. H White Mountains Keith Randolph James Keith Avon Coventry Waddell New York City West Twenty-third Street Waddell Edward Pomeroy Pittsfield Mass Mary Owell Chellis Lund Newport N.H

Macdonald Buried With National Honors in Kingston

Sir John Macdonald laid to rest at Cataraqui Cemetery Kingston after a state funeral with royal-like honors. Procession moved three miles from City Hall through Ontario streets to the cemetery with cannons bells and a large body of mourners. A national monument plan is forming by popular subscription.

Kingston Ont Cataraqui Ontario Sir John Macdonald Sir John Canada Lord Stanley Battery A Fort Henry Shen Macdonald Lake Ontario Dominion

Brilliant Weddings in Watertown and Lynn

A pair of society weddings drew large crowds on June 11. In Watertown at First Parish Church Miss Lillie Frances Stone wed Mr. John Brimbiecom before 700 invitations were issued. The ceremony was led by Rev. W H Savage with organist E M C Leach. The couple will reside in Newton after a short wedding trip. In Lynn, James Corliss Woolley of Boston married Miss Lucy Woodbury Boutelle at St Stephen’s Church. The ceremony was followed by a private reception at 49 Hawthorn Street. The bridal party included ushers from Boston and Watertown families.

Warrertown Lillie Frances Charles W. Stone John Brimbiecom Watertown Old Town City of Newton E. M.C. Leach Edward L. Wilson W H. Savage Jennie Chapin Northboro Alberta Stone Brooklyn Eunice Forbes Cambridge Bessie Lincoln Providence R. L Daisy B. Batchelder William G. Snow Writ H. Potter William C. Capron Hartford Conn Harry A. Flinn W. L. Sampson James R. Griswold Mt. Auburn Street Hadley Boyd Street Woolley Boutelle Lynn St. Stephen’s James Corliss Woolley Boston Lucy Woodbury Augustus Boutelle Perley Parker Pillsbury Albert W. Neil Charles A. Woolley J. B. Weston F. Johnson Harry HU Hammond Chelsea

Replication of Judge Morris in Bulkeley quo warranto suit

In New Haven on June 11 a replica of judge Luzon B Morris to Governor Bulkeley's reply was filed. The document denies all facts about the election returns and the right of the General Assembly to go behind them. The next step remains conjectural as Republicans prepare rejoiners or demurrers.

New Haven Conn Luzon B. Morris Bulkeley Alsop Merwin General Assembly Deane

Fair Pupils of Lasell End Year Commencement Concert

Newton June 11 A large delighted company attended the Lasell Seminary pupils annual commencement concert in the gymnasium. The program featured Orphean Club choruses with solos by L Whitney and Silloway, piano solos by Thresher Silloway and Palmer, songs by Crawford and Peabody, quartets by Overman Tulleys Piau Gale, plus a Sargeant Nowell piano selection and a piano quartet by Sargeant Thresher Palmer and Creswell.

Long Pastoral Service Marked by Salem Reception

In Salem on June 11 a reception honored Rev. E. K. B. Willson upon completing thirty two years as pastor of the North Chapel. Large attendance filled the church, with much affection shown by his parishioners and the broader city community.

Salem EK. B. Willson North Chapel Wilsen

Tranby Croft baccarat scandal drama to be published

London reports Sir William Gordon Cumming plans a small volume detailing his view of the Tranby Croft baccarat affair. The book will condemn Lycett Green, question royal secrecy, critique the hostess, accuse the Prince of Wales as banker, and reveal why he signed a key document.

New York Wiliam Gordon Cumming London Lycett Green Prince of Wales Baptist Conference Oodmorden Lancaster County Francis Knellys Hastings Francis Knollys England Carpier Glamorganshire

Trial Opens In Rock Island Versus Union Pacific Bridge Case

Omana Nebraska June 11 The bridge case between Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Union Pacific opened before Justice Brewer and Judge Dundy. Thomas F Withrow Rock Island solicitor laid out facts from the period when the Rock Island Milwaukee and St Paul line abandoned plans for a new bridge to be built in exchange for use of Union Pacific bridge and tracks.

Omana Neb Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Union Pacific General Court

Harry Edwards Obsequies Held in New York

The actor Harry Edwards was mourned at a home funeral on East One Hundred and Sixteenth Street. William Winter delivered the eulogy while A list of pallbearers from the dramatic world attended the service before the remains were moved to Fresh Pond Crematory.

New York Harry Edwards East One Hundred and Sixteenth Street William Winter Fresh Pond Crematory A. M. Palmer Theodore Moss Louis Aldrich William Bisham Joseph M. Blooker Charles W. Coudock Maurice Barrymore George B. Lathrop J. EH. Stoddard James B. Wright J. A. MacGonigal

Captain Francis L. Norton Legally Declared Dead

Surrogate Ransom of New York ruled that Captain Francis L. Norton who sailed from New London in a life boat of his own patent several months ago and has not been heard from since is legally dead. His will will be admitted to probate.

New York Francis L. Norton New London Wells, Richardson & Co Burlington

Social Evenings at Hotels Draw Boston College GIs and Veterans

Boston College drama class members held a reception at the United States Hotel with about fifty attendees and Father Doonan as guest. Vermont Veterans Association in Boston met at the American House to plan for the Bennnington celebration, with Colonel J J Warden presiding and speakers including Colonel Albert Clark and Dr C P Thayer. Threatyne Club dinner at Young's featured Colonel Charles H Hovey and talks on militia versus regular army, with about fifteen present. Second Corps Cadets officers dined at Young's with Major J W Hart presiding and Lt Col J I Dalton as guest. event described as informal social in nature.

Boston College United States Hotel Father Doonan J. H. Cullen Vermont Veterans’ Association of Boston American House Bennington J. J. Warden Albert Clark G. C. Hawkins C. P. Thayer W. H. Goodwin Charles H. Hovey Threatyne Club Young’s J. W. Hart J. I. Dalton

Delegates Discuss Forming a Soapmakers Combine

At Parker House the National and New England Soapmakers convention drew about sixty delegates from leading firms in New England New York and Pennsylvania Samuel Colgate presided Bowles Colgate served as secretary The aim is a loosely formed combine with independent firms and standard pricing debated but not agreed on Competition from foreign fancy soaps prompted hope for purer materials and less undercutting Boston plans a day trip to Plymouth to visit the rock of foundation and reflect.

Parker House National & New England Soapmakers Samuel Colgate Bowles Colgate New England New York Pennsylvania Boston Plymouth Rock of Foundation

Miss Page's Normal Class Holds Closing Exercises

Yesterday the seventh year closing exercises of Miss A L Page's Normal Class for training kindergarten teachers were staged in Hancock School hall. Fifteen students presented essays on education history and demonstrated kindergarten songs and games with year end material. Page uses Froebel methods adapted to the public school system, and outcomes show strong, thorough training and successful alumni.

Miss Page A. L. Page Hancock School Froebel

Music Hall Populars Feature Sullivan Operas Under Adamsowsky

A large audience attended the Promenade Concert at Music Hall last evening featuring Sullivan operas directed by Mr. Adamowski. Tonight the program will be conducted by Mr. Gruenberg with a varied mix of overtures and selections by Weber, Wagner, Saint-Saens, Grieg, and others including Ralf-Helmesberger and Chassaigne.

Music Hall Adamowski Gruenberg Kuryanthe Weber Vienna Barcarole Lisbon Saint-Saens Nadjy Chassaigne Wiener Typen Peer Gynt Grieg Galop Champaigne Wiegaud

Persistent attempts at death endanger Salem inmate

William Grimes, confined at the Salem police station this evening, developed delirium tremens and tried to kill himself against the cell walls. He was moved to a padded cell where he attempted to hang himself with suspenders and later to cut his throat with a dipper. A watch was set and all means of self harm removed to prevent further injury.

Salem William Grimes

Salem tunnel cover plan discussed by Board of Trade

The Board of Trade met and reviewed proposals to cover Salem tunnel in New York. Plans show the design. critics say covering would block street sightlines. A foot bridge halfway down the tunnel is proposed as a convenience.

Salem Tunnel New York Board of Trade

A Mother's Duty and Baby’s Health Boost

A. J. Edgerton of Arba Indiana shares that Lactated food aided her infant son’s recovery. The mother notes the bottle feeding and doctor recommended remedy, praising the diet for restoring health and growth to a once frail baby.

A. J. Edgerton Arba Ind

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