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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented OCR: shuffled words hint at river crossing note
The readable text shows a distorted line about crossing a river and seats by a path. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or a coherent event to identify a full news item.
Where is Merzberger Losing It in Wall Street
A provocative feature questions Merzberger's whereabouts as financial turmoil unfolds on Wall Street. The piece hints at a surprising leniency shown him by the robbed company, outlining tensions between traders, executives, and the firm seeking restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Mysterious embezzler vanishes after stealing 370000
Jules Merzberger, partner of Joaquin Sanchez, admitted embezzling 370000 from New York Life Insurance South American agency. He disappeared six months ago. Sanchez declines legal action as company seeks repayment from renewals. Company asserts strong protection against loss and notes future income should cover the deficit in about two and a half years. Greenfield reports another public defalcation with County Treasurer Moody's 16168 shortage. Moody confesses and bondsmen to indemnify the county while new treasurer Newcomb assumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sprejan
Jules Merzberger
Joaquin Sanchez
South Amercan
New York Life Insurance Company
Sanchez
Merzberger
Wall Street
Archibald H. Welch
The
Evening Post
Teld
Messrs. Sanchez
Ekberger
South America
Mr. Welch
Welch
Greenfield
Foster
C. Mason Moody
Loring
Moody
Aiken
Unitarian Sunday School
Savings Bank
Eugene A. Newcomb
Doctors Strike Hits New York German Hospital
Six resident physicians resign at the German Hospital on Seventy seventh Street and Park Avenue amid a patient load of about 155. The board of trustees heard charges against Superintendent Constantine Ludwig who denies the allegations and will not decide until next week. The doctors say they will disclose their reasons in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seventy-seventh Street
Park Avenue
Constantine Ludwig
Mather
Luding
Pat Enane
K. Londorn
West Point diplomas ceremony honors Sherman legacy
West Point on June 12 drew about 2000 people to a lawn ceremony under a large canopy. Cadets filled the front rows as Superintendent Colonel Wilson presided. Congressman Burrows and the Secretary of War spoke, invoking General Sherman and presenting diplomas to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Board of Visitors
Secretary of War
Colonel Wilson
Congressman Burrows
General Sherman
Sherman
Louisiana Military Academy
United States
Wilson
England Faces Crown Crisis Amid Prince of Wales Furore
Radical MPs demand action over the Prince of Wales amid a rising storm that risks his succession and unsettles the monarchy. Controversy spreads through religious bodies and Liberal circles while Cumming faces scrutiny for gambling. Sir William Gordon Cumming travels to Forres for a public welcome, as Lady Cumming plans a prolonged stay at Altyre.
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London
Prince of Wales
House of Commons
Gladstone
Cumming
Williams
Levett
War Office
Stanhope
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Connaught
Tedvers Buller
Stracey
Earl of Coventry
Lord Salisbury
Marlborough Club
Hazard
Wilson
Prince
Ascot
Imp
William
William Gordon Cumming
Grantham
Wollaston Hall
Forres
Altyre
Bardsley Crookedness Tied to Keystone Bank Loot
Philadelphia report notes a new $445,000 discrepancy in ex City Treasurer Bardsley's state account. It suggests he used part of the funds to cover $200,000 worth of bad Keystone Bank checks. In Trenton, H W Yard, linked to Bardsley, is arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud Philadelphia and has bail set at $10,000.
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Philadelphia
Bardsley
Keystone Bank
Trenton
N. J
H. H W. Yard
Keystone Bank of
Bardsley i
Pennsylvania
Peculiar railroad accident at Altoona with deaths
A rear engine separated from a 30 car train on a steep grade at Helle Gap Altoona. Twenty nine cars ran away with the front engine for five miles before plunging from a 30 foot embankment near Bellwood Station. Conductor Stephen Vancoyce, Engineer John nan and Fireman William Grozier were killed.
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Altoona
Helle Gap
Bellwood Station
Stephen Vancoyce
John Nan
William Grozier
Tramp Shot by Brakemen After Attempted Boarding
At Eaton Colorado a tramp was shot by brakeman John Wallon as the second section of freight train No. 11 pulled away. The tramp died after being pursued by brakeman Mattingly who fired four and three shots respectively. A deadly trainyard incident left two men dead.
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Greeley
Col
Union Pacific
Eaton
John Wallon
Dillon
Mattingly
Ex-brigands used as detectives after prison search
A London despatch from Constantinople reports the Porte ordered prisons searched and found fifty ex brigands. They were offered liberty if they would help capture Anastace and others associated with the Orient Express. The offer failed and the captives remain at large.
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London
Constantinople
Porte
Anastace
Orient Express
Thompson to Form Ministry as Ottawa Sees Change
Sir John Thompson and Hon. J. J. Abbott met Governor-General by appointment this afternoon. Announcement on premiership expected tomorrow. Report suggests Thompson to form a ministry with Charles Tupper possibly next premier. Governor-General cabled High Commissioner to form a ministry and adjourn Parliament for two weeks.
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Ottawa
Ont
John Thompson
J. J
Abbott
Charles Tupper
Italians Take Their Places on New Electric Road
June 12 reports nearly all laborers on the new electric road project struck for shorter hours or a 25 cent daily wage increase. Workers who left were replaced by Italians who will fill the calls and continue track laying duties.
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Lawrence
Sir William Gordon Cumming Struck From Army List
The Official Gazette reports Sir William Gordon Cumming is removed from the army list as the Queen sees no further need for his services Prince of Wales General Owen Williams and Lieutenant Berkeley Levett face inquiries in Parliament over a document that allowed Cumming to remain in service after baccarat allegations A Baptist association condemns the Prince for his involvement and plans to send a copy of its resolution.
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London
William Gordon Cumming
House of Commons
William Summers
Huddersfield
Henry Peyton Cobb
Rugby
Warwickshire
Edward Stanhope
Prince of Wales
Owen Williams
Berkeley Levett
Scotts Fusilier Guards
Tranby Croft
Southern Baptist Association
Association
London Bus Strike Ends After Mass Meeting
John Burns presided at a mass meeting in London as officials announced the bus strike has ended and workers will resume duties tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Burns
Anti Foreign Excesses in China Spread to Missions
Despatches from Shanghai report renewed anti European riots in interior China. Chinese troops aiding rioters worsen violence. Lady missionaries flee from Takatang to Kin-Kiang, near the Yangtze river. Missionary establishments around Lake Poyang looted and burned.
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China
London
Shanghai
Takatang
Kin-Kiang
Lake Poyang
Irish bishops plan to back wealthy Catholic candidates
DrusllY June 12 Irish bishops say parliamentary costs strain parishes. They aim to back wealthy candidates at the next general election to form the core of a new Catholic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druslly
Germans Held by Turkish Brigands Arrive as Banker Dies
DrespEN June 12. The Germans captured by Turkish brigands and released recently have arrived. Banker Papa died from wounds inflicted by the brigands.
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Drespen
Papa
Welsh Tinplate Works to Close for July
London reports forty-three Welsh tinplate works will shut down for the entire July month due to reduced American demand. The move will lock out about 26,000 workers across these plants.
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London
America
Irish Land Bill report stage advances in Commons
London June 12 The House of Commons completed the report stage of the Irish land bill and set a third reading for Monday. The progress signals a key step toward finalizing the measure amid ongoing debates on land reform and tenant rights.
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London
House of Commons
Record of Fires Highlights Rural Lightning Disasters
Fires in Gardiner Maine and nearby towns report barn and dwelling losses from lightning. Baxter Marr’s Highland avenue barn and adjoining Charles McCausland house suffered damage with insured losses totaling several thousand dollars. In Thomaston, Dcris Clark’s buildings at St George were destroyed by a lightning strike, with five thousand dollars loss. Providence lumber fire at Burrows and Kenyon caused smoldering all day, with logs valued around thirty five thousand dollars and insurance about sixty six thousand.
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Gardiner
Baxter Marr
Highland Avenue
Charles McCausland
Thomas
Dcris Clark
St. George
Providence
Burrows & Kenyon
Fire at Osborne Place Ends Quick Fire in kerosene lamp mishap
Protective wagon No. 2 was summoned to 8 Osborne Place at 8 55 last evening to extinguish a sight fire caused by a kerosene lamp upset. The building, owned by Kelley, is occupied by J McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Place
Kelley
J McLeod
Bombardment and government landings reported in Chile
New York dispatch from June 12 confirms government vessels bombarded insurgent ports in Chile. Government forces landed along the coast and were welcomed. Over 800 soldiers and marines held by revolutionaries were freed and boarded the transport Imperial to serve under government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
New York
Imperial
Shoe business rising in Lynn this week
Lynn reports a sharp weekly rise in shoe shipments with 68377 cases sent June 11 1891 versus 6187 cases year earlier, a 240 case gain. Trade members say business continues to increase and Lynn leads shoe cities nationwide in activity.
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Lynn
Will of Joseph Walker Bequeaths General benevolence to Maine
The will presented for probate in Portland assigns 40000 for a Westbrook public library with maintenance conditions. It also leaves 47000 to Portland benevolent organizations, 50000 to Maine General Hospital, and 10000 to Bridgton. The remainder funds educational and benevolent purposes in trust, with numerous private bequests included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
Joseph Walker
Westbrook
Maine General Hospital
Bridgton
Yale Football Association Elects Officers And Allocates Receipts
At a Yale Football Association meeting in New Haven on June 12 officers were chosen. President W. B. Wright Jr, vice president Frank Barbour, treasurer A. Lambert, and secretary J. Roby, all class years noted. Season receipts totaled 19,883 dollars with 6,000 directed to a new gymnasium and 4,000 to a Yale field building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Football Association
New Haven
Yale Varsity Crew Arrives in New London in Fine Form
The Yale Varsity crew arrived by rail and went to quarters in its launch. The crew is in excellent condition and confident. Harvard freshmen also arrived and were taken to quarters on the steamer Skipjack. Pennsylvania is due here on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Yale Varsity
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Argentine Senate to Reconsider Six Month Payment Pause
Buenos Ayres reports that public opposition prompts the Senate to reconsider a bill previously announced to suspend old payments for six months. The move follows debate over fiscal measures and potential impacts on government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Senate
Meilins Food Replaces Poor Milk as Infant Nourishment
An article argues human milk is best for infants due to digestibility, but when milk is poor and nonnutritive, Meilin's Food should be used as the substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meilin
Greenhalgh on the stump after the great defeat
WATERTOWN June 12 Special to the Post Republicans in Watertown form a club with 75 attendees. Ex congressman Frederick Greenhalge of Lowell and Rep M J Murray of Fitchburg speak on the last election tariff currency and ballot while lamenting 1891 defeat and urging party unity as Brockton forms a parallel GOP league with officers named.
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Watertown
Frederic T. Greenlaige
Lowell
M. J. Murray
Fitchburg
Evans
Murray
Republican Party
Greenbalge
Frederick the Great
Aes Seioraned
Representatives’ Chamber
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Lawrence
Harr
Joe Quincy
Manchester School of Economics
McKinley
Greenhalge
Brockton
Republican State League
George E. Freemen
E. M. Thompson
Edward L. Emerson
Charles N. Swift
Dr. E. 5. Powers
Horace Richmond
George H. Garfield
Herbert E. Stevens
Charles Williamson
Thomas G. Nye, Jr
W. 5. Benson
Surplus Shown in Austria Treasury Estimates
Vienna on June 12 reports from the Reichsrath Budget Committee show a surplus of 1,899,260 dollars. The committee cautions against optimism and urges tax and currency reforms. The Finance Minister says he is considering measures to ease burdens on small taxpayers.
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Austria
Vienna
Reichsrath
Requiem Held at Westminster Abbey for Sir John A Macdonald
London reports a solemn requiem for the late Sir John A. Macdonald at Westminster Abbey. Royal representatives attended by proxy for the Queen and Prince of Wales, with the Marquis of Lorne and William Henry Smith among notable mourners. The abbey was crowded with distinguished figures mourning the Canadian statesman.
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London
John A. Macdonald
Westminster Abbey
Prince of Wales
Marquis of
Lorne
Candada
William Henry Smith
Peabody Law and Order League Enforces Sunday Laws
The Peabody Law and Order League will strictly enforce Sunday observance. Its secretary sent copies of Massachusetts Sunday laws to each storekeeper and warned that violations will be pursued in court.
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Peabody
Propopy
Specrar
Peabody Law and Order League
Massachusetts
Law and Order League
League
Brown Class Day Celebrates Seniors and Orators
Brown's Class Day at Sayles's Memorial Hall featured class president Abram Wendenhall, orator Joan Greene of Seakonk, and poets George Ferris. Addresses by Samuel Everett and J H Ashton urged truth, intellectual honesty, and the duty to revise beliefs. The event included a promenade concert and elaborate campus spreads.
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Providence
Srpecran
Brown
Sayles
Memorial Hall
Abram Cyrus Wendenhall
Alma Mater
Joan Francis Greene
Seakonk
Mass
New France
George Hooper Ferris
Savannah la Mor
Samuel Andrews Everett
J. H. Ashton
Mission of Music
Andrews
Frank Leonard Hinckley
Steven Sheldon Calvin
Riverpoint
R. 1
Ayer
Will of murdered Dedham woman leaves town bequests
The will of Miss Mary Emerson filed for probate in Dedham outlines extensive bequests. She leaves property to the town for a fund to aid single women over 50, parcels in West Dedham and Dover Street, and a fund for the Kingsbury place. Executor Howard Colburn and witnesses Nancy Colburn and Louisa Fisher are named.
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West Dedham
Jane
Needham
George Emerson
Dedham
Franklin
Dover Street
Kingsbury Place
Pitt_E. Emerson
Howard Colburn
Nancy E. Colburn
Louisa C. Fisher
One Failure Causes Another
New Haven Steam Heating Company placed in receivership due to financial embarrassment. The failure stemmed from an agent H. C. Poster of Brockton Massachusetts who owed the company $5000. Liabilities are about $40,000 with assets around $7,000.
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New Haven Steam Heating Company
New Haven, Conn
H. C. Poster
Brockton, Mass
Life insurance suit over hotel death to go to Supreme Court
Carne Richardson sues Travellers Insurance Co. over a policy on her deceased husband. The policy covered death by violent and accidental means but excluded poisoning or gas inhalation. Richardson was found dead in a hole with a gas jet alight. The company seeks Supreme Court ruling on liability for so called hotel deaths.
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CuricaGo
Carne M. Richardson
Travellers Insurance Company of
Hartford
Masons Capture Waterville With Grand Ball
Waterville Me crowds gather for a Masonic reception at the temple at 8 o'clock followed by a grand ball. The lodge room banquet and dancing halls are lavishly adorned with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Masonic Temple
Essex County dog tax total falls vs prior years
Salem June 12 Specian to the Post The County Treasurer reports dog licenses brought in 10600 dollars, about 1000 less than last year and 2000 less than two years ago signaling a drop in canine license revenue for Essex County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
SaLem
Children Die After Barn Fire From Matches
Two children of William Stewart died in a barn fire sparked by their play with matches. The incident occurred in Fosterra on June 12 as flames engulfed the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosterra
William Stewart
Man and Children Killed by Lightning in Storm
During a heavy thunderstorm Daniel Cross and two of his children were killed by lightning in Hammonton on June 12. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammonton
N.d
Daniel Cross
New Bobbin Factory to Open in Lowell
The American Bobbin Trust will open a new factory in Lowell early in July and employ 300 men. Edwin Lam, local resident, will serve as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Lowkell
American Bobbin Trust
Edwin Lamson
Steamers Arrived at Major Ports in June Announcements
Shipping notices list numerous steamers arriving or proceeding at Atlantic ports. vessels include Mark Lane from the Mediterranean to Boston, Sama from Jamaica to Boston, Francisco from Hull to New York, Amsterdam from Amsterdam to New York, Memphis from London and Swansea to New York, Rhaetia from New York to Hamburg, Bremerhaven from Newry to Rotterdam, Sic Schiedam from Baltimore to Rotterdam, Kaiser Wilhelm II from New York to Bremen, and Ottoman from Boston to Liverpool, with several arrivals at Montreal and Kinsale.
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Boston
Mark Lane
Mediterranean
Sama
Jamaica
New York
Francisco
Hull
Bux
Amsterdam
Memphis
London
Wansea
Hamburg
Rhaetia
Montreal
Glasgow
Rotterdam
Bremerhaven
Newry
Schiedam
Baltimore
Southampton
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Bremen
Kinsale
Oxenholme
Lache Feland
Avylona
Liverpool
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