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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1893

Page

2

Walter Besant Plans American Tour and Copyright Fight

Walter Besant and Dr. Sprigg visit Cambridge and Harvard sights as delegates from the Society of Authors. Besant discusses international copyright, Kipling’s work, and his Ramblers club, while planning stops from Concord to Brattleboro and a hoped trip to Kipling.

Sprigg London Lancet America Society of Authors Longfellow Cambridge Irving Catskills Harvard College Harvard Yale Washington Oak Fay House Newnham Newnham and Girton Miss Fawcett England New England Chicago Hawthorne Holmes Hudson Oaks Canada Kipling Concord Salem Plymouth New Haven Lynn Nahant Rudyard Kipling Brattleboro London East End East London Drapers’ Association Ramblers Walter Besant Authors’ Society Congress Brander Matthews

German Socialists Riot After Second Ballots

In Mannheim and other cities Socialist demonstrators clashed with police as second ballots were counted. Social Democrats resisted dispersal orders and fired on officers, prompting mounted police to charge. Dozens wounded or arrested. no fatalities reported. Similar unrest occurred in Schwetzingen Weinheim and Neu Ot.

Berlin Mannheim Schwetzingen Weinheim Neu Oe

Dentists Banquet Highlights Harvard Dental School Group

The Harvard Dental School Association held its 22nd annual banquet at the Thorndike with about seventy five attendees led by President George H. Ames. Guests included Lt Governor Wolcott and Dr L D Shepard founder, while funds for a new building neared twenty thousand dollars from alumni and outsiders.

Harvard Dental School Association Thorndike George H. Ames Providence R. I Wolcott B. E. Cotting J. Collins Warren L. D. Shepard Frederick C. Shattuck New Hampshire Association Chicago Martin Brimmer A. A. Pope E. A. Horton Daniel §. Ford H. H. Sprague Dental School English Dental Association Vergil C. Pond H. L. Upham W. E. Page

Boston College Juniors Stage Notable Exhibition

Crowded hall hosts annual junior exhibition with orchestra under Charles E. McLaughlin. Performances include The Ride of Phaethon from Metamorphoses, an ode to the Pope by St Celia Society, and a Lowell recitation. A four language discussion on the frogs and Jupiter amazes all. Thomas F. Sullivan and St Cecelia Society close with The Lost Chord.

Boston College Charles E. McLaughlin David Phaethon Messrs. McCluskey Stinson Moore Messrs. Lawless Ullivan Dolaher Harrington Thomas F. Sullivan St. Cecelia Society

Farragut Celebration Plans Include $1000 City Grant

Twenty members of the citizens committee met at Bethesda Hall to hear sub committees report. Alderman Flood announced an extra city appropriation of 1000 dollars to entertain the Naval Brigade of 550 men Enterprise boys and crews from Russian and American ships. New features were promised as organizers push for a grand event.

Citizens’ Committee Bethesda Hall Alderman Flood Naval Brigade Enterprise Boys

Last Newhall descendant Samuel P Newhall dies at home

Samuel P Newhall, sole remaining descendant of the old Newhall family, died yesterday at his Walnut Street home. Born January 30, 1829, at Nahant and West Baltimore, he was part of Lynn’s early settler lineage. He married in 1864. no children. four cousins survive.

Newhall Bassett Streets S.P. Newhall Lynn

Stephen Oliver Dies at 74 in Lynn After Paralysis

Stephen Oliver aged 74 died at his home 84 Ocean street after a paralysis attack. Once Lynn's leading shoe manufacturer, he retired in 1860. He learned shoemaking after common schooling. his factory stood at South Common and Shepard streets. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

Lynn Stephen Oliver Ocean Street South Common Shepard Streets Stephen Church

Viking ship sets sail for Chicago with Harvard Yale MIT crew

The Viking ship and crew plus twelve college oarsmen depart New York for Chicago with planned stops via Hudson Albany Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit. The voyage by river lake boat aims to reach Chicago in thirteen days as spectators view the vessel on the North River. The oarsmen from Harvard Yale and MIT join the Norse crew for the journey to the World's Fair.

New York Chicago Navy Yard Hudson Albany Andersen Buffalo Lake Erie Cleveland Detroit Great Western Lake Transportation Company Lake Huron Lake Michigan North River Twenty-fifth Street Mate Gundersen Harvard Yale Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Victorian tragedy as Victoria sinks amid whirlpool and fire

Report recounts the Victoria's rapid sinking after a maelstrom and boiler explosion in the Mediterranean. Sailors fought in the vortex and scalding waters as the ship vanished, with 360 lost and 287 saved. Admiral Tryon stayed on the bridge as rain began, while marines closed compartments to save others. The Queen replies to President Cleveland and Parliament questions follow on the extent of the disaster and the fate of Sans Pareil.

Victoria Jellicoe Admiral Tryon United States Cleveland Mediterranean House of Commons Admiralty Tripol F. W. Isaacson Sanspareil The

Trial Planned for Rear Admiral Markham After Fleet Collision

London dispatch reports Rear Admiral Albert H. Markham will face court-martial at Portsmouth for the Victoria disaster. Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliam will preside. Markham led maneuvers aboard Camperdown when the collision occurred. Survivors departed Tripoli for Malta aboard Edgar and Phaeton.

London Albert H. Markham George Tryon Portsmouth Earl of Clanwilliam Lord Gilford Leutenant Markham Trafalgar Edgar Phaeton Cleveland

Weather forecast for New England states showers and warming trends

Forecast issued for Tuesday calls for Maine showers with easterly winds. New Hampshire and Vermont may see showers with slight warming and variable winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect showers with warmer conditions especially in the west, easterly to northerly winds. Eastern New York will have morning showers followed by likely fair skies and warmer temperatures.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Public reaction on Borden case voiced by Rev Gammons

The Rev J G Gammons of Brayton M E Church Globe Village said the verdict did not end public opinion or acquit the accused He called the judge s exclusion of prosecution testimony unfair and noted the public still sees the trial as unfair He praised police officials and District Attorney Knowlton for doing their duty and dismissed attacks on them

Fall River J. G. Gammons Brayton M. E Globe Village Borden Miss Borden Knowlton

Parkinson Dies by Own Action in Fall River

Fall River on June 26 reports 68 year old Joseph O Parkinson, a widower, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid after months of threats. Several children survive him. grief over his wife's death is cited as probable cause.

Fall River Joseph O. Parkinson

Washington Park Races Result Headlines Chicago

Races at Washington Park concluded with Hi Henry winning the four furlongs race and Shadow taking the one mile event. Orme won the mile and a furlong, The Sculptor captured one mile and sixteenth, and Peasacre led the six furlongs with Sunshine Whiskey in second.

Chicago Washington Park Hi Henry la Belle Rapatap Shadow Waren Revolver Orme J. Blackburn the Sculptor Medway Elmo Peasacre Sunshine Whiskey Salvation

Freshleigh and Wiseleigh Gossip on Rash Leigh Union

Vogue notes Freshleigh and Wiseleigh discussing Rashleigh's marriage to a socially obscure woman. They speculate the bride may be a Miss Thompson or Tompkins and call the match a mesalliance.

Freshleigh Rashleigh Wiseleigh Miss Thompson Tompkins Vogue

Alibi Question in Case Puts Prisoner on Fifth Avenue Stage

State's Attorney presses for location between 10 p m and midnight. Prisoner claims he was hastening from Twenty-ninth to Thirtieth Street on a Fifth Avenue stage, presenting a strong alibi in Vogue style.

Twenty-ninth Street Thirtieth Street Fifth Avenue

American Wringer Co. Promotes Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension sells wringers and sweepers and manufactures mangles and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and handle orders by mail promptly.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

M'Leod on Deck Plans for New England Line

A. A. McLeod arrived in Boston after inspecting the main line of the New York & New England railroad with General Traffic Manager Randolph and other officials. He travels with his wife who will join him in Beverly Farms for the summer as he attends a directors’ meeting and later inspects the Norwich & Worcester line. He continues to study track mileage freight traffic and passenger service for the railroad’s management.

A.A. McLeod Boston New York & New England Railroad Randolph New England Road Mr. McLeod Hopewell Junction McLeod Beverly Farms New York & New England Norwich & Worcester

Neighborhood Tennis Opens With Hobart and Hovey Dominance

Opening day of the Neighborhood tennis tournament drew small crowds but featured standout play by Hobart and Hovey. Hobart defeated Wrenn and Chace, while Hovey beat Larned and Wrenn, with Chace routed in thirty three minutes. Tomorrow at 10 o clock Hobart and Hovey are slated to face each other in a highly anticipated match.

Hobart Hovey Wrenn Larned Chace

Napier Defeats Burns In Pro Boxing Bout at Roby

In Roby Indiana the Columbian Athletic Club hosted two boxing bouts. Hugh Napier of Australia defeated Bobby Burns of Providence in a 122 pound purse clash after a hard four round, then Napier wore Burns down by the eighth round. Maher beat Flood for 1200 dollars, Flood knocked out and unconscious for five minutes.

Maher Flood Burns Napier Bobby

Brother and Sister Recall Old Shirt on Shore

A verse recalls siblings sitting by the shore where the sister questions a shirt she never saw before. The brother responds that memory may fail and that the garment is the very shirt she wore last year, implying a shared past and mistaken recollection.

Scott

A Curious Fact About Vanaderlein

A cryptic exchange notes Vanaderlein as a notable anomaly tied to the last set in Philadelphia, with a nod to Vogue. The dialogue hints at a distinctive trait or status within an urban cultural scene. The source presents a brief, enigmatic snippet without broader context.

City approves 3.65 million loan for public works

The Boston Aldermen received a $3,649,500 loan bill with bonds at 4 percent maturing in 1913. The committee outlined urgent city needs including hospitals, firehouses, libraries, schools, public buildings, and street improvements totaling about $680,000, with a remaining reserve fund of $19,500. The bill was set for 6 p.m. next Thursday.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Flood City Hospital Warren Square BNE Susie Gwe Arie Eighth Street Newheadhouse South Ferry Hiomucnt Pominos East Boston Sue Dorchester Bay TieRsie Tee Wena Dudley Street Dorchester Street Ies Y Komieds East Boston Roxbury Washington Park Ward Sk Eink Aaeks Telegraph Hill Speenetun Aaa Ares Sere Arcaias Playstead North Brighton Bial Ewe Hee Independence Square Stone Steps Sourum Maen Heelans Long Island New Lunatic Hospital Eustis Syste Roxbury Bowdoin District Shuimes Gardner Street West Rox- Ree East Third “Street South Morton Street Dorchester Dungine Oak Square Brighton Genesee Street Brighton High New Building Cushman Mead Street Frothingham wWall Nive Dale Alee Pynchon Street East Chester Park Tamson Street Payson Avenue Washington Street Eseers Ene A Smith Street Grammar Gibson Canterbury Moulton Charlestown Eustis Street Commonwealth Avenue Franklin Street Federal Street Bridge Bunker Hill Street Tufts Ham Cms Eas Harrison Avenue Essex Beach Streets Bumstead Lane Lauriat Street Mt. Hope Cemetery Seseessveresedeseee Ncbecocetecs Alderman Dever Roxbury Military-Historical Society Franklin Fund Warren Dever Board of Police

Cambridge Aldermen Hold Special Meeting After Alderman Howland's Death

The Cambridge Board of Aldermen met to adopt resolutions on Alderman William R. Howland's death and vote to attend the funeral. A Common Council meeting is set for 8:30 this morning, as Howland served two years on the Council. The hearing on the West End road petition to extend the electric system up Brattle street was postponed to tonight due to Howland's death.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen William R. Howland Bancroft Common Council Howland Board of Aldermen West End Road Brattle Street

Sturtevant Blower workers hold line as plant closes

About 400 men at the Sturtevant Blower Company remain on strike after years of demand for higher wages. A letter from General Manager E. N. Foss says the works will stay closed for now due to scarce orders and that re employment of all workers upon resumption is unlikely. He offers workers the chance to seek other jobs.

Joel H. Austin Goshen Ind Hood Sturtevant Blower Company E. N. Foss

Lockout at Rothmann firm sparks union clash in clothing trade

Reports say Rothmann & Co locked out all workers after a dispute over one weeks' salary deposits. The union contends the practice is unlawful while workers claim average earnings of 7.15 for men and 5.13 for women weekly. Local Labor Lines note union meetings and officer elections across several unions on Labor Day week.

Rothmann & Co Carpenters’ Union United Garment Workers’ Union Lower Columbus Hall S. Levy William Berges B. Holmes F. W. Reilly Louis Ash

A New Road for Hull Hearings on Town Crossing

Railroad commissioners heard Hull residents seeking a town road across Old Colony tracks to improve beach access. The panel delayed a single town way for now and ordered permissive crossings at Wave land Kenberma Bayside and Allerton stations while the main issue remains on the docket for later examination.

Hull Old Colony Waveland Kenberma Bayside Allerton

Revere man fined for liquor nuisance at outdoor bar

In Malden District Court William Griffin of Revere was fined 150 for keeping a liquor nuisance at an outdoor bar in Holy Cross Cemetery woods and jailed for failure to pay. Five other men at the bar were fined 5 each for disturbing the peace. The bar had operated on several Sundays and thrived.

Malden William Griffin Revere Malden and Everett Holy Cross Cemetery Cambridge

Notice on fence sparks error in final wording

An old man posted a rent notice on Harlem avenue fence. A passerby suggested printing it, but the man feared misreading by the paper editors might misstate his wife’s “eddi cash” and spoil the message. The notice read “Howze fur rent in choir on the prey meysis.”

Harlem Avenue

Shrewd Guess Sparks Talk of Sisters at Fifth Avenue

Gus Snobberly with Charlie Clamwhopper visits the Misses Band clipper on Fifth avenue. Waiting in the parlor they view photos of the young ladies in the album. Charlie notes the sisters resemble each other and suspects the same photographer took them.

Gus Charlie Clamwhopper Fifth Avenue Charlie Texas Siftings

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