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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1883

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Edwin Booth Arrives in New York From Europe Cheerful and Rested

Special dispatch reports Edwin Booth and his daughter Edwina arriving from Europe in good health and high spirits. Booth says the trip invigorated him and plans rest in Newport after a week. he cites strong manager interest for the coming season and notes Mr Irving will open in October. Edwina Booth is to marry Calvin Vaux’s son.

New York Edwin Booth Edwina Booth Europe Mr. Booth London Paris Newport Irving Calvin Vaux John B. Gough Worcester Mass J. H. Devereux Cleveland Edward Whiton Piermont N. Y Marblehead Tappan Zee Gen. Devereux Bee Line Vanderbilt

A Husband's Peculiar Suit for Annulment

William Pohrs, 24, sues to annul his marriage to Carrie Pohrs, 19, claiming force by her parents who allegedly threatened to kill him if he refused to wed. The case, before Judge Freedman in New York, hinges on alimony and legal fees, with affidavits arguing voluntary marriage. Carrie Pohrs has returned to her parents' home since the ceremony on March 25.

New York William Pohrs Carrie Pohrs Pohis Freedman Col. Spencer Steckler

Poisoning scare at Modjeska during Romeo and Juliet

Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Denver reports a theatre blunder where a phosphorus liquid, meant for stage effect in Hamlet, was misused in Romeo and Juliet. Mme Modjeska was given the wrong phial causing ignition. husband Count Bozenta was informed and raised concerns about repeated life threats.

Denver Mme. Modjeska Opera House Mme. Mojeska Count Bozenta

Desperate attempt to kill wife ends in self harm

In New Haven Julius H Kolterman a molder at Fitchs tries to shoot his wife after she takes the revolver then wounds her with a razor. He slashes his own throat and wrists. Both critically injured. He was determined to kill the whole family and is described as insane. His father has escaped from an asylum and been recaptured.

Boston Post New Haven Conn Julius H. Kolterman W. & E. T. Fitch Kolterman

Belmont Wins Libel Suit Against Editor Devoy

In general sessions court the jury found Editor Devoy guilty in August Belmont v Devoy but recommended extreme clemency. Belmont expressed support for the recommendation as vindication of his character sought in the libel case. Judge Cowing to sentence Devoy tomorrow. libel claimed Irish Nation charged Belmont with misusing society funds.

Devoy The Irish Nation Boston Post New York Court of General Sessions Belmont Cowing

Livingston Fleming breach of promise case settled for 15000

The breach of promise suit of Miss Mary Alice Almont Livingston against Henry Fleming is settled for 15000. Attorney Merritt E. Sawyer demands one third. Livingston contends 2500 suffices. Judge Wratt of Kings County Supreme Court to fix compensation.

Boston Post New York Mary Alice Almont Livingston Henry Fleming Merritt E. Sawyer Miss Livingston Judge Wratt Kings County Supreme Court

Morrisey arraigned in Fall River murder case

Wm Lt Patrick Morrisey pleaded not guilty to the murder of Wm Carney and had the case continued to June 21 after a quarrel last night. Morrisey struck Carney in a fight, causing him to fall and strike his head on an iron cistern cover, dying within minutes.

Fall River Patrick Morrisey Carney Morrisey

Bunker Hill Day Observed in Charlestown

Forenoon parade of antiques and hor ribles grand military and civic procession receptions and banquets to visiting groups. Monday observed after Sunday postponement. Decorations city hall square high school Monument hall Masonic and others lit by flags bunting. Bells rang and salutes fired at morning noon and night.

City Square Sergt. Warren Mounted Police Sergt. Stevenson Boston United States Marine Corps Huntington Ezra J. Truall G. H. Washburn M. J. Callahan Charlestown Timmons Jackson Guards L. N. Duchesney Salem L. H. Bateman Continental Guards of New Orleans Veteran Tigers’ Association W. S. Jackson F. R&r. Shattuck John M. Cushing G. G. Atwood E. BE. Hf. Chase J.C. Laughton J. D. Lilley J. I. Brown George K. Noyes Ancient and Honorable Artillery Towle Reeves American Band Bunker Hill Bean Lynn Agawam Springfield As Cross J. M. Adams Harvard Washington Austin Main Chelsea Mt. Vernon Chestnut Monument Square Monument Avenue Thompson Square Main Street Bunker’s Hill City Hall Monument Hall Masonic Building Col E. J. Trulli Joseph Gabin Lyon Forster George Prescott

Continental Guards Visit Charlestown Cadets at Pemberton Banquet

The Charlestown Cadets escorted the Continental Guards to the navy yard and the steamer Twilight for the Pemberton at Hull. A grand banquet followed at the Pemberton with nearly 300 guests including Gen. Dalton Verry Cilley Cols Drinkwater Hugely Hastings French Hale and Mayor Palmer. Speakers praised Boston Massachusetts Louisiana and the lasting friendship between the troops and the city as 10 o'clock brought the steamer back to Rowe's wharf and the guests dispersed.

Continental Guards Bunker Hil Charlestown Bateman Salem Navy Yard Pemberton Hull Dalton Verry Cilley Cols George Phipps Cadets Monroe Grand Army Staff Bailey Samuel Hickham The Tigers James Swards Pillsbury J. W. Hill Godfrey Morse Common Council Wm. H. Lee Col. Beals Thompson Hunt United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth Massachusetts Louisiana Thiel Judge Staughn Guards Bunker Hill Alderman Pray Atlantic Boston Palmer Council American Liberty American Union New Orleans William Peirce George 5. Merrill Junker Hill Grand Army of the Republic Adjt Munroe Evans Beanham Battery B Louisiana Field Artillery Rowe’s Wharf Revere House

Regatta at Nahant features top yacht class racing and mishaps

The Dorchester Yacht Club held its seventy fourth regatta off Nahant with English cutter Maggie, Hesper, and Siren among first class entrants and Shadow Lillie Nimbus and Viking in second class. Maggie won first class. Shadow won second class but prize pending Viking protest. Several boats sustained damage including Macduff, Gem, Pearl, Fiona, and Lillie. Regatta officials praised the event and a hearty lunch was served on the judges boat.

Dorchester Yacht Club Nahant Maggie Hesper Siren Shadow Lillie Nimbus Viking D. Roughan India Wharf Harrison Square Nuhant Magic Sea Bird Rebie Maid Macduff J. Garrick Quincy Club Imperia Dorchester Winthrop Bar Gem J. A. Osgood Hull Club Pearl Fiona C. H. Whiting Messrs F. E. Peabody G. H. L. Sharp E. B. Clarke L. M. Clark A. H. Jacobs

Star Route Case Leader Withdraws Guilty Plea

In Washington on June 18 Montford C. Berdell withdrew his guilty plea to a conspiracy charge in the star route case after a brief conference with counsel as Judge Wylie observed no single person could be guilty. The government entered nolle prosequi for Berdell and jury matters moved to other defendants including Kellogg and Brady with pleas and processes arranged for later court actions.

Washington Montford C. Kerdell Messrs Merrick Ker Wylie Kerdell Beidell Berdell Pitt Kellogg United States Senate Kellogg Judge Wylie Mr. Wilson Mr. Kellogg Uncle Sam United States Vandalia Cape Henry New York Haiti

Fallen Lard King Facing Attachments and Market Turmoil

Chicago reports another attachment against McGeoch Everingham & Co. for 250000 as lawsuits seek to garnish assets from a bankrupt broker who sold short lard futures. The firm’s partners include McGeoch Everingham Crittenden Peacock and Harvey with ongoing efforts toward compromise and renewed market stability.

Chicago McGeoch, Everingham & Co Tabor & Wilson Charles Schwartzj Charles J. Vankirk McGeech Lord King Peter McGeech G. Sumner Everingham Frank A. Crittenden John A. Peacock William R. Harvey Crittenden Evingston Charles Singer McGeoch Milwaukee Daniel Wells Mitchell Everingham

Washburne & Moon defend barbed wire patents

Worcester dispatch reports Washburne & Moon Manufacturing Company issued a circular asserting strong patent protection for barbed wire and related machinery. The firm pledges to pursue infringers under over 125 subsidiary patents to safeguard licenses and deter interference with its legitimate business.

Worcester Mass Washburne & Moon Manufacturing Company

New Haven Yacht Club Names Classed Regatta Entrants

New Haven regatta officials assign boats for Wednesdays races. Class C includes Wild Pack Starlight Sasqua Flora Marguerite Happy Thought. Class D lists Endeavor Zephyr Acme Defiance Vixen Louise Stranger Mystery Fornax. Yachts 35 to 45 feet form class C and those 25 to 35 feet form class D.

New Haven Conn New Haven Yacht Club Wild Pack Starlight Sasqua Flora Marguerite Happy Thought Endeavor Zephyr Acme Defiance Vixen Louise Stranger Mystery Fornax

Singular return on writ of mandamus issued in court

In Trenton New Jersey on June 18 a curious ruling was filed in United States circuit court. The document concerns a writ of mandamus addressed to a party named Gay and records a singular procedural return in the case.

Elizabeth Two Life Insurance Company of Hartford City of New Jersey Trenton N. J United States Circuit Court

British House Debates Bright Speech and Sunderland Tragedy

In the Commons Sir Stafford Northcote urged declaring John Brights Birmingham remark a breach of privilege. Bright defended his freedom to speak while hinting at conservative Irish collaboration. The motion failed 151 to 117 with Parnellites voting with conservatives. The Sunderland disaster toll climbs to 197 with hundreds injured as survivors are buried.

London House of Commons Stafford Northcote John Bright Birmingham Stafford Bright America Great Britain Thomas Power O'Conner Galway Mr. Gladstone Mr. O'Conner Mr. Bright Victoria

Murder Convict Hallett Escapes As Sanity Inquiry Looms

Collingwood P Hallett, jailed in Georgetown for the Milford deputy Burt murder, escaped last night. Once back in Milford, he was known to display a pistol and fired at a passing wagon, fatally wounding Burt. A medical commission to assess his sanity is due to report Saturday.

Wilmington Del Collingwood P. Hallett Georgetown Sussex County Burt Milford Hallett

News in Briefs: Storms, accidents, and crimes across regions

A Sunday storm wrecks buildings and crops in Northumberland County while a sequence of tragedies and crimes unfolds across North Carolina and surrounding areas. Reports include drownings near Cincinnati, a nine ounce emerald found near Greensboro, a lynching case moved to Rutherfordton, a mysterious disappearance in Durham, and a fatal bull goring in Ringwood. Additional items note a lightning strike in Walkerton, labor strikes in Stellartown, and multiple jail escapes in Pennsylvania.

Charlestown Antique Day Parade Channels Royal Pageantry

A Charlestown Antique Association observance opened with a 9 o’clock parade. The Boston Cadet band led a long lineup including police, military staff, and antique club members, presenting features such as a pirate king, King Alphonso of Spain representations, Cleopatra’s barge, and living portraits. The procession showcased numerous divisions with floats, costumed impersonators, and tableau depictions of nations, fairyland, and nursery rhymes, concluding with Gulliver figure and living portraits.

Charlestown H. B. Clarke Lincoln Sibley A. B. White D. Frank Stearns E. L. Pilsbury J.W. Wiggin A. S. Cowles John P. Hilton Edward Savoy W. H. Jones E.S. Gilmore J. M. Minot R. D. Marr Frank W. Curry George W. Boynton Harmony Justice E. Butler Clinton White Marshal Mullett E. Gerry Brown The East Boston Antique Association Vyan Nostrand Francis Studley, Jr Thomas J. Keein F. C. Mason H. E. Boynton Frank Vose F. J. Murphy A.C. Copeland 8. C. Lombard J. G. Abbott Alphonso Spain Clark Charles H. Clark J. Warren Jerritt John Bean Burt Atkins Charles Corwin H. G. Turner David Vass Warren Stahl E. Ackerman Geo. Williamson J. W. Haywood Leroy Smith H. N. Hanson Otis K. Phinney Geo. H. Bailey T. Downey, Jr Wm. McNelley H. G. York Wm. F. Corwin James Steele F. BE. Richardson Wm. Hichborn G. E. Blake F. F. Favor E. A. Muller J. E. Staples D. G. Strawn A. G. van Nostrand Louis XIV M. M. Hutchinson G. D. W. Lennon Arthur Buttrick A. F. Boardman W. P. Stevens J. G. Crawford Geo. M. Whitcomb C. S. Sanborn E. O. Hatch C. E. Chapman E. E. Cousins A. C. North C. H. Spinney Fred Wallace E. B. Wolston E. Copeland J. H. Collis A. Wolston Wm. Rockwood A Childs H. H. Sawyer Eugene Lee A. All A. R. Robertson Stephen O’meara Edw 8. Strong Geo. C. Gardiner M. F. Stevens Jas. W. Follett G. N. Swallow Wm. R. Morse Loveland J. Chas. Thomas G. H. Swasey G. L. Cushman Frank H. Slack Wm. A. Lewis Elfinland Jack Frost Jack Jack Horner Gulliver

Banquets by Charlestown Leaders and Visiting Groups

After formal exercises, Charlestown district’s prominent residents hosted open houses. Col. E. J. Trull welcomed the mayor and city government, Alderman Pray and Councilman Rosnosky entertained officials, and local units like the Jackson guards and Charlestown artillery hosted guests. A 300-person Agawain encampment banquet followed at Odd Fellows hall, with evening Cadet band and Git band concerts and fireworks at Sullivan square.

Charlestown Col E. J. Trull Pray Rosnosky Jackson Guards Monument Square Git Sullivan Square Suullivan Square

Senatorial Contest Unchanged in Coxcorp Proceedings

The legislature met at 7 PM and referred an act on attorneys and counsellors. A joint resolution ratifying the Nashua and Lowell lease to Boston and Lowell was read. Coxcorp reports a near-miss as A L Woodman’s steam yacht struck a submerged root, leaking but passengers saved. Bradford fair set for Sept 20–21. Concord railroad station contracts awarded for stonework to Granite Railroad and brickwork to Cresy and Noyes, Boston. Senate and House voting begins tomorrow noon amid Rollins backers and rivals, with talk of a new candidate and a possible two-senator vote to settle Blair’s successor.

Coxcorp N. H Nashua and Lowell Boston and Bradford New Concord Railroad Granite Railroad Company Cresy and Noyes Boston Rollins Blair

Trade tribunal refers wage dispute to umpire McCune

Pittsburg June 18 The wage rate dispute for coal miners is referred to umpire John R McCune. Tomorrow the umpire will be called in and his judgment will decide the matter.

Pittsburg John R. McCune

Storm destroys bridge on Erie and Huron railway at Thames river

A powerful afternoon hurricane struck Chatham Ontario causing heavy damage as it ripped through the area. The storm toppled and utterly destroyed a bridge under construction across the Thames river on the Erie and Huron railway line.

Chatham Ont Erie and Huron Railway Thames River

Disappearance Mystery Ends as Judge Kram Returns

Judge Chester H. Kram returns to St Louis after weeks of absence. He declares he will prepare a public statement within a day or two.

ST. Louis Chester HK. Kram

Notable summer plans and illnesses across public figures

P T Barnum plans a stop at Hotel Ven dome while Montgomery Blair remains ill. Edwin Booth lands in New York from Liverpool aboard the Gallia. Archibishop Purcell of Cincinnati is grievously ill. Col Roebling arrives in New Port for summer residence and Justice Field will winter on Block Island. Various dignitaries and editors, including Harriet Beecher Stowe and Gov Washburn’s heirs, are noted for summer stays, resignations, or estates.

P.T. Barnum Hotel Vendome Montgomery Blair Mr. Burdette Humorist Edwin Booth New York Gallia Liverpool Archbishop Purcell Cincinnati Col. Roebling Bridge Fame Newport Justice Field United States Supreme Court Block Island George Augustus Sala Arthur Frederick M. Cheney Massachusetts United States Zanzibar Herr Lasker Southampton John Lathrop Gloucester Street Devereux Farm Marblehead A. G. Boynton Detroit Free Press C. W. Boynton Woodbridge N.J Bangor Gorham L. Boynton Old Orchard Beach Harriet Beecher Stowe Minot Bee Henry G. Vennor H. A. Goodhue West Barnstable Mass Croyden Cyrus Richardson First Congregational Church Keene N. H Nashua Gov. Washburn Maine Col. Webster Orono William L. Putnam Portland Kernan Gen. Sherman Georgetown College Court of Claims Richardson Bancroft Davis Europe Lange Knott Acne A Gen. Chamberlain Bowdoin College

Protest Against Allowing Them to Come on Reservations

Despatch from Indian Agent Wilcox warns 400 to 500 prisoners to be fed within days. Secretary Teller refuses to receive them, citing safety concerns for friendly Indians and settlers. San Francisco reports possible serious trouble if hostiles are mistreated. many warriors remain armed and ready near the Mexican line.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Wilcox San Carlos Agency Crook Arizona New Mexico Teller San Francisco Associated Press San Carlos Mexicas Loco

Fire damages and blazes reported in multiple towns

In Everett a house owned by Mr. Mulloy burned, loss $1,200 with $500 insurance. Fire began from a kerosene lamp at S Wing’s photo studio on Cambridge Street, Charlestown. Reignition at Gray’s Opera House prompted further alarms. roof fire at Moon Street Court home caused by fireworks, loss about $20. Fernand reports list fires in Fitchburg, Woodstrock, Fartrorp, Maprery, Tiantinepon, and nearby saw mill and commercial properties with varying losses.

Boston Everett Mulloy S. Wing Cambridge Street Charlestown Chemical No. 1 Gray’s Opera House Chardon Street Engine No. 4 Moon Street Court The St. Stephens Society Geo. Cohen Sexton Fitchburg Mass Union Woodstrock N. B Samuel Green Etna Imperial Fartrorp Mendel Maprery N. H Copley Luther Take County

Judge Rules Philbrook Heirs Time-Bars Land Claim in Little Rock

United States Circuit Judge McCrary ruled that the Philbrook heirs who claim ownership of land underpinning most of Little Rock have slept too long on their rights and now have no remedy. The June decision, reported from Little Rock, Arkansas, ends decades of dispute over the city’s foundations.

Liv the Rock, Ark United States McCrary Philbrook City of Little Rock

Penobscot Bar memorials and New England notes from Maine

Resolutions in memory of Hon. Charles Stetson are adopted by the Penobscot bar. Maine Congregational conference to meet June 19–21 at Farmington. 30 workers repair Maine State fairgrounds fences and frame the new buildings. Two Edminister sons, 19 and 13, drown at Porter pond, Dixmont, while a boat sinks. two others swim ashore. D N True South Paris office burglarized. safe blown with only a small amount left. Myra Moor, the Hermon teacher who attempted suicide recently, makes another self harm attempt at home in Dixmont, life in danger. Strong votes to sell 180 shares of Sandy River railroad stock to Maine Central with gauge change planned. Rockland Soldiers and Sailors Monument association formed to honor veterans. committee plans early erection of monument.

Penobscot Bar Charles Stetson General Conference Congregational Churches of Maine Farmington Alexander Edminister Porter Pond Dixmont D. N. True Paris Myra Moor Hermon Strong Sandy River Maine Central Railroad Phillips Rockland Soldiers’ and

Dover Burglary Pair Released and Regional Tax Exemption

Sullivan and McNalley, arrested for burglary at Dover, have been discharged. A D Pierce, an Oxford shoemaker aged 40, suicided Monday by cutting his throat. Benjamin Thompson of Durham donated his hay crop to the Library for the third time, totaling about 100 last year. Strafford county reports 3,000,000 in property exempt from taxes as the board of equalization plans an investigation. Phillips academy marks its centennial at Exeter with Horatio Stebbins delivering the oration and Edward Everett Hale reading the poem. George Bancroft, ex Secretary Blaine, President Eliot, Gov Butler, and Secretary Lincoln will give after-dinner speeches.

Sullivan McNalley Dover A.D. Pierce Oxford Benjamin Thompson Durham Strafford Board of Equalization Phillips Academy Exeter Horatio Stebbins San Francisco Edward Everett Hale George Bancroft Blaine Eliot Butler Lincoln Gathers

Drowning of Harley Alger in Missisque River at Richford

A 16 year old, Harley Alger, drowned while bathing in the Missisque river at Richford on Sunday. Rev Edward T Fairbanks gave the bac calaureate address to St Johnsbury Academy graduates Sunday evening to a large audience. At Richford the corner stone of St Ann's Episcopal church was laid Monday afternoon with Bishop Bissell and other clergymen present. Dr Cyrus Porter, long noted Otter Creek physician, died in Rutland last week at age 75, ending a famous family of physicians including Old Dr Jim and Young Dr Jim who served the valley for decades.

Harley Alger Missisque Richford Edward T. Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Academy St. Ann’s Episcopal Church Bissell Burlington Cyrus Porter Rutland Jim Otter Creek Valley Cyrus

Massachusetts notes span ponds to court verdicts

A Massachusetts fragment lists varied local items: a 175 pound pond turtle in Harvard. 1500 gull eggs taken on Muskeget Island for charity. over 300 from a Children’s Cottage Hospital fund. 3000 carriages shipped from Amesbury and Salisbury. a drowning of Edward Lyman’s daughter in Hadley. burglaries in Millbury. W D Bliss’s fall causing a broken neck. a Plymouth court verdict awarding 10 433 to the plaintiff. preparations for criminal trials. a wife fleeing with a hired man and later returning. aldermen ordering liquor-law enforcement. 29th Massachusetts Regiment annual meeting at East Bridgewater. Worcester church troubles and resignation news. church factions and letters to other churches.

Harvard Muskeget Island Vineyard Sound Children’s Cottage Hospital Baldwinsville Amesbury Salisbury Edward Lyman Hockanum Hadley Millbury F. K. Hodgman T. Spear’s, Jr W. D. Bliss George H. Bliss Pittsfield Superior Judicial Court Plymouth George W. Humphreys The Old Colony Railroad Corporation George Brockton Brigham 29Th Massachusetts Regiment Association East Bridgewater Joseph H. Barnes Boston Samuel C. Wright Thomas W. Clarke Central Congregational Church Worcester Daniel Merriman Wihdrawal P. Emory Aldrich Charles E Stevens David and G. Henry Whitcomb Worcester Free Institute Cice Merriman

Clam bake outing ends in tragedy at Cedar Springs

Michael Tully, 40, was found dead Monday afternoon beneath a tree near Cedar springs Southwickford after Sunday’s clam bake and a party that reportedly closed with a sparring match. The USS Saratoga arrived at Newport and will join the training fleet for Tuesday’s review. Commodore Semmes and board inspectors have arrived. Brown University sophomore prize declamations were held Monday evening with awards to Alexander, Starton Dike, and Rhett.

Michael Tully Cedar Springs Southwickford United States Saratoga Newport Semmes Brown University Harry Olin Alexander Bellows Norman Starton Dike Brooklyn N. Y Henry Johns Rhett

Destructive storms hit Pittsburg Wheeling and Ohio towns

A severe storm swept Pittsburg and surrounding areas with heavy rain hail and widespread damage. In Wheeling cyclone damage totaled about 15000 with uprooted trees and river flooding, while Steubenville and Millersburg reported property damage including a torn courthouse corner and unroofed houses. No fatalities reported.

Pittsburg Washington Burgettstown Wheeling W. Va Steubenville Ohio Collier’s Station Cleveland Millersburg

Regatta at Union Boat Club On Charles River

Union Boat Club regatta on the Charles River featured several events led by J F Fogarty and J P Buckley. Races ranged from junior single-skull to eight-oar shells, with multiple clubs from Boston, Portland, East Boston, and Newark contending. prizes awarded after a day lasting 9 AM to 2:30 PM.

Union Boat Club Charles River J. F. Fogarty Leverett Boat Club J. D. Ryan Columbian Rowing Association of East Boston J.P. Buckley Cumberland Boat Club Portland D. J. Murphy Crescent Boat Club City J. B. McConnell Somerset Rowing Association J. G. Moffet City Point Rowing Association B. H. Coughlin Bath J. F. Cummings Crescent Club Columbia Rowing Association Columbian Boat Club The Rowing Association Ariel Boat Club Newark N. J Central Boat Club South Boston Everett Boat Club Brookline Bridge Union Boat Club House Harvard College McConnell Moffet Coughlin Cumming Middlesex Boat Club Cambridgeport Bradford Boat Club Cambridge Muldlusex Club

Missouri Rising Flood Strains Railroads and Towns

Missouri River flooding from June rains swamps Harlem and lowlands near Kansas City. Rail lines are disrupted with few trains moving, and western Missouri towns face widespread washouts and damaged farms. St Louis reports 31 10 high water flooding levees and cellars, with lumber yards and riverfront businesses threatened. Seven killed in Nemaha county as floodwaters erase bridges and sweep a wagon off Turtley creek. Michigan towns report heavy rain causing road and culvert damage and farmland losses.

Missouri Kansas City Harlem Missouri Pacific Chicago and Alton Burlington and St. Louis Stt. Louis Kansas Missouri River Corning St. Joseph Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Weneca Kan Nemaha Baker’s Ford Thomas Watkins Mr. Borani Turtley Creek Borani Michigan Derrioir Mich van Buren County

Perkins arraigned in murder case. examination set

In municipal court Elizabeth Perkins was arraigned on a murder complaint charging Bernard J. Mahan's death on June 11. Represented by Charles J. Brooks and ex-AD Doherty, she faces a two week continuance sought by the government opposed by defense, with examination scheduled for Wednesday. The prisoner remains in custody without bail.

Elizabeth Perkins Bernard J. Mahan Charles J. Brooks Doherty

Man shoots wife then kills self in divorce motive

ChicoGo June 18 Adolph Ehrke a bricklayer fired two bullets into his wife’s head and then killed himself. He died instantly and the wife is not expected to recover. The act followed her filing for divorce.

Episcopal minister to quit preaching next Sunday

Curiaco June 18 Rev Arthur Ritchie of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension gives notice he will quit preaching next Sunday. The step follows Bishop McLaren's public severance of high church forms at the Church of the Ascension.

Curiaco Arthur Ritchie Episcopal Church of the Ascension McLaren Church of the Ascension

Governor Commutes Oswego Murderer to Life Term

Albany June 18 Gov Cleveland commutes Joshua Giffords sentence from death to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, reducing the punishment in a Oswego case that had scheduled an execution Friday.

Albany N. Y Cleveland Joshua Gifford Oswego

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