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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1893

Page

8

Mulrennin Death Report Refuted by Relatives and Neighbors

The Post confirms death by own action of John J. Mulrennin in New York and rejects rumors of wife abuse. Cousin James H. Mulrennin and neighbors say he loved his family, was an alcoholic, and never maltreated his wife. The Fanning couple also debunks the dishonor tale and notes only intoxicated visits.

New York John J. Mulennin James H. Mulrennin John J. Mulrennin John Smith, Carleton & Co Mutrennin

Plans for the Gap Rages Yacht Trials Begin

The American cup committee of the New York Yacht Club will start trial races to select the yacht to meet the Valkyrie on September 7. Races will be spaced a day apart, with at least three and likely up to five races.

New York New York Yacht Club

German peddler Ralph Palletz found dead in Hartford

In Hartford on June 19 Ralph Palletz a 26 year old German peddler of musical instruments was found dead in his Hopkins street room. A strong chloroform odor lingered and a bottle containing the liquid was beside the bed. Dr Fuller the medical examiner ruled it a death by his own action.

Hartford Conn Ralph Palletz Hopkins Street Fuller

Fire hits Cardinal business district burning many stores

Cardinal Ontario reports a major morning fire destroying a large portion of the business area. Nearly twenty stores and a hotel burned, with lighter insured loss. Authorities work to determine the cause as damage totals rise.

Cardinal, Ont

Free treatment offered by Dr Dewey at 40 Tennyson Street

All diseases treated free to ten sufferers including catarrh bronchitis and rheumatism. Dr Dewey the specialist will provide two weeks treatment plus medicines. Offices at 40 Tennyson Street corner Columbus Avenue near Providence depot open daily until 3 pm except Sundays 10 to 4 pm. Six express trains to Chicago and the Worlds Fair with rate reductions. Write to A S Hanson G P A for details.

Dewey Tennyson Street Columbus Avenue Providence Depot Boston Dam New York Boston Lam Boston New York Limited Springfield Berten Washington St Kneelam St A. &. Hanson

Clemenceau Humiliates Opponents in French Chamber Fight

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies rejected an electoral reform bill as M. Clemenceau clashed with Boulangists Paul Deroulede and Lucien Millevoye. He branded them liars and traitors after interruptions and taunts and later challenged them to a duel, while appealing to President Casimir-Perier for protection.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Clemenceau Paul Deroulede Lucien Millevoye Casimer-errier Cornelius Herz Millevoye Deroule M. Millevoye Deroulede M. Casimer-Perrier Clemenceau Tribune Chamber

All Quiet in Tonawanda Militia Guards Docks

Tonawanda New York reports a quiet day as nine barges tied to the docks are unloaded. Militia guards each boat and the approaches to the island while workers unload under guard. Colonel Welch estimates three to four days of presence with no expected trouble on the ground.

Tonawanda N. Y Welch

Ford's Theatre Disaster Verdict Names 3 Officials Responsible

The coroner's jury in Washington finds Colonel F. C. Ainsworth Contractor and Superintendent Covert and Engineer Sasse criminally negligent for deaths in the Ford's Theatre disaster.

Washington, D. C Ford’s Theatre F. C. Ainsworth Covert Engineer Sasse

Case of alleged mistreatment of two elderly sisters in Rochester New Hampshire

In Gross Inhumanity Rochester New Hampshire June 19 two elderly sisters Elizabeth Hussey and Mary Jenness aged 79 and 82 were confined to a farm five miles from the city after transferring property to a sister Rebecca Foss with life upkeep promises. They were reportedly cut off from contact, fed minimally, and kept in neglect with infrequent water and meals from waste. Local officials including Mayor Hoyt and Overseer of the Poor Daniels intervened amid public outcry.

Rochester N. H Elizabeth Hussey Mary Jenness Rebecca Foss Jenness Hoyt Daniels

Aldermen Action on Streets Orders and Monuments

Acting Mayor Lee forwarded a report from Superintendent Carter explaining Congress and L street bridges cannot be opened for travel as they are not yet laid out as public ways. The Common Council amendments to the July Fourth program were rejected 4 to 8. Finance Committee to fund a $30 monument to Boston firemen at Forest Hills Cemetery. Daniel F. Green confirmed to head transportation of the insane. Union newspaper printing of City Council proceedings was rejected. A playground at Neponset avenue site was ordered and to be improved.

Lee Board of Aldermen Carter Congress and Congress Street C Street IL. Street L Street Common Council Franklin Fund Mechanic Arts High School Forest Hills Cemetery Alderman Lee Boston Daniel F. Green Ruuke Grounds Folsom Neponset Avenue

Grace Allen Disappearance Reported by City Paper

The City Press Association released a statement defending a Boston morning paper account of Grace Lilian Allen of Somerville. It says she was seen near Park street clinging to a man near her home, corroborated by two young women and the reporter who visited the Allen house with Miss Prescott.

The City Press Association Post Grace Lilian Allen Somerville Boston Esterday Park Street Grace Lilian Somerville Avenue Cartwright Prescotts Allens Iss Allen Miss Prescott

Boston & Albany Ticket Advisory Ends Early

Do not purchase your World's Fair ticket until you have conferred with the Boston & Albany. Reduced rates and finest service are offered. Call any ticket agent or write A. S. Hansen, general passenger agent, Boston.

Boston & Albany A. S. Hansen Boston

Walter Besant Arrives in New York for Literary Tour

English author Walter Besant and fellow writer S. S. Spriggs arrived in New York aboard the Etruria and head to Chicago for a conference of literary men as London debaters. Besant plans future writing for William Waldorf Astor and may gather material during travels.

New York Walter Besant Etruria S. S. Spriggs Chicago London Oliver Wendell Holmes Hawthorne Salem Plymouth Concord Mr. Besant William Waldorf Astor

Record Arrest Surge Surpasses Previous Daily High

Between 8 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday police made at least 559 arrests, 506 for drunkenness. Sixty five arrests occurred in Charlestown, nearly all for drunkenness. The record far exceeds last year’s 220 arrests, 150 for drunkenness.

Charlestown

Putnam Makes Trial Run as New Boston Lynn Line Boat

The Putnam, newly acquired by the Boston and Lynn Steamboat Company, completed her trial trip with invited guests including Mr. Cassidy and family, Secretary Meech, and local tradesmen. She sailed in about an hour, impressed with speed and cargo handling via on board derrick, and offers ample passenger accommodations and safety features. The unusual cargo brought by the Annie R. Bishop from Para Brazil included 1688 cases of rubber, fourteen snakes, ten parrots and three monkeys.

Putnam Boston & Lynn Steamboat Company Cassidy Mr. Cassidy Meech Lynn Board of ‘Trade F. A. Mansfield Leonard & Ellis Broadstreet Post Watertown Shirley Bass Point Boston Alley Clancy Nantasket Line William Doherty Annie R. Bishop Philadelphia Para Brazil

Police Board discharges intoxicated officer and promotes reserve

In order No 161 the Board of Police found Patrolman Elihu S Vaughn of Division 2 guilty of intoxication while on duty and discharged him. The case against Patrolman Martin Rolland of Division 6 was dismissed. Reserve Officer Milton F Bailey of Division 7 was made regular patrolman and assigned to the same station.

Board of Police Elihu S. Vaughn Division 2 Durty Martin, Rolland Division 6 Milton F. Bailey

World Largest Dredger Trial on River Mersey

In Liverpool a new dredger, the largest in the world, was tested on the River Mersey. It measures 230 feet long and is expected to raise about 24 000 tons of material daily from the river mouth. The filling and emptying cycle took ninety minutes and the machine fulfilled expectations.

Liverpool Moresy

Isle of Pines Sinks After Collision At Hell Gate

At noon the schooner Isle of Pines from Rondout bound for Providence was struck by an excursion barge while towed by the tug Unit in Hell Gate. The schooner sank immediately but there were no drownings reported.

Long Island City N. Y Isle of Pines Rondout Providence Hell Gate

Infante Eulalie sails for Newport aboard Susquehanna

New York reports Infante Eulalie and her party departed at 5 p.m. aboard the steam yacht Susquehanna bound for Newport Rhode Island. The voyage followed earlier royal engagements and marks a continued public appearance by the royal traveler.

New York Infante Eulalie Susquehanna Newport R. L

Enterprise Returns After Practice Cruise With Studious Lads

The Enterprise anchored off India Wharf in Boston harbor completing a two week practice voyage for its cadets. Captain Merry praises the crew for their seamanlike conduct and fitness for a European cruise slated to begin within a week, with plans to sail to Southampton Havre Lisbon and the Mediterranean before returning to Boston. Commander Soley and Secretary McClellan visited, while Lt Osborn reported back aboard after illness.

India Wharf Massachusetts Boston New Bedford Post Enterprise Merry Gardner's Bay L. I Gardner’s Bay Chatham Roads Europe Southampton Eng Havre Lisbon Barbadoes Navy Soley McClellan Board of Commissioners Osborn

Death of Dr. Chaput deepens Lowell stabbing mystery

In Lowell on June 19 S E Leclerc, once jailed on Chaput’s claim of a Merrimac street stabbing, was released as contradictions in the doctor’s statements persist. With Chaput now dead, theories split between suicide and murder, and a man seen fleeing the scene linked to a later return with another physician.

Lowell S. E. Leclerc Boston Kirk Street

New Music Hall Fund Urges Rapid Subscriptions

The Music Hall fund is growing with a Monday Post letter from committee members Edward W. Hooper Henry F. Sears and H L Higginson promising public effort toward a successful completion. They stress timely subscriptions to raise needed funds to finish the hall by October 1 1894 and to maintain the Symphony Orchestra. T Dennie Boardman oversees subscriptions at his Ames building office.

Music Hall Edward W. Hooper Henry F. Sears H. L. Higginson T. Dennie Boardman Ames

Ella Bigg and Thomas Hennessey wed at Holy Cross

Miss Ella Bigg and Thomas J. Hennessey, a South Boston businessman, were married yesterday at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Rev. Father Corcoran officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Brookline street. The couple will honeymoon among the White Mountains and reside at 106 IL Street, South Boston, after August 1.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Ella Bigg Thomas J. Hennessey South Boston Father Corcoran Minnie Muurphy John Brown Brookline Street Mrs. Hennessey IL Street

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