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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1888

Page

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Greeting the Emperor Bismarck Greeted with Warmth

News from Madrid and Berlin report crowds at Charlottenburg and Leipsic as the imperial train arrived. Prince Bismarck and Empress greeted the Emperor, who appeared at the carriage window to cheers on departure. Sullivan notes Bismarck is too old to fight, yet remains warmly welcomed.

Bismarck Sullivan Madrid Berlin Charlottenburg Leipsic Prince Bismarck Herbert Bismarck Count Otho Emperor Frederick Herr von Puttkamer Count Herbert Bismarck

Fire on Water Street damages five story granite building

Last evening at 6:35 a Reserve Officer reported a fire at No 40 Water Street, traced to an electric wire contacting wood in Richardson Hill Co offices. The blaze, confined to first and second floors, caused about 2500 in damage. Richardson Hill Co suffered 1500, mostly office furniture and plate glass. Several tenants on the second floor were slightly harmed, with Barber Trimmer Company worst off at about 250. The Simmon heirs own the building. no insurers beyond plate glass. Firefighters rescued occupants using ladders as stormy wires hampered alarms.

Cleary Station 2 Water Street Richardson, Hill & Co Abbott District 8 J. W. Apthory J. W. Horner Dodd J. W. Athorp Barber Trimmer Company Simmons Heirs Edward A. White Thomas O’brien Central Street Fire Department Coolidge

Sir Charles Tupper to retire from Dominion cabinet

Sir Charles Tupper the Canadian finance minister will end his service in the Dominion cabinet at the close of the current session and depart for England to take the post of high commissioner of Canada.

Charles Tupper Dominion England Canada Dexter Newport R. C Herring Wilmington N. C New York Seventy-sixth Street East Side Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company Isaiah H. Ware Malden Atlantic New York Central Hudson River Railroad Atlantic Express Dobbs Ferry

Bartlett Held in Bail Over Libel Charge in IronGee Mass

Hubert C. Bartlett publisher of the United States Monthly is jailed in IronGee Police Court on $1000 bail for examination next Monday on a charge of maliciously libelling Omion H. Lawrence president of the Wachuset National Bank. Bartlett alleges a case against Henry McGrath was dropped at the urging of prominent citizens including Lawrence.

Firongee Mass Hubert C. Bartlett United States Monthly Omion H. Lawrence Wachuset National Bank Henry McGrath Bartlett McGrath Lawrence

A Wild March Storm Halts Boston Railroads and Telegraphers Gain Holiday

A Boston storm, following a Rocky Mountain origin, brought heavy snow and 54 mph winds, blocking rail lines into the city and delaying outbound trains. Telegraphers kept busy as up to two feet of slush accumulated, with plows aiding streetcar lines and forecasts predicting colder weather and zero by Wednesday.

Boston Rocky Mountains Utah Detroit New York Gulf Stream Newfoundland Ocean West End Road Signal Service Nantucket

Railroads in Boston Area Struck by Severe Winter Storm

Telegraph wires were down and train despatchers puzzled by missing trains as snow and sleet crippled service from Boston to Wilmington and beyond. Tracks buried and visibility poor, though local trains ran somewhat on time. Several express and through trains were reported five hours late or stranded, with multiple poles down and repairs underway.

Boston Boston & Maine Western Division Portland Wilmington Exeter Portland Express Fitchburg Road Coch St. Louis Troy West Cambridge Kendall Green Lincoln Waltham Boston & Lowell Cambridge Central Vermont Montreal South Easton Keene Marlboro N. H Medford Stoneham Arlington Hadley Massachusetts Central Lawrence Bedford Lexington Onisielag New York New England Hartfor Boston & Albany Ali Black Rock Bridgeport Darien Naugatuck Northampton Shore Line Briperrort Conn Housatonic New Milford East Bridgeport Mrripen Holt’s Hill Meriden Brettons Falls Brattleboro Rarremon Coxconp

Wires Down Amid Storm Darkens Telegraph Network

Telegraph and telephone service paralyzed as high wind and snow gusts blitzed the region. Poles blown, lines mixed, Boston to Lowell and beyond severed. Providence and Portland barely contactable. fire alarm wires falter. crews dispatched to reopen links tonight and restore New York connections.

Along the Water Front Vessels Arrive as Storm Rages

A snow and rain storm from east to northeast keeps ships at harbor. The Bulgarian and Leyland line steamer from Liverpool reach Charlestown docks, the Benj. F. Hunt Jnr from Manila carries sugar and hemp, two molasses laden ships from Porto Rico, and Cardigan from Nova Scotia also arrive. Two coal vessels from Baltimore clear, but no sailings occur. Captains Bearse and Young expect to depart soon as harbor fog lifts. Towboats idle. twenty to thirty outbound schooners anchor as pollution of the storm limits activity. Ferries report no major issues.

Cape Cod Leyland Line Liverpool Charlestown Benj. F. Hunt Jnr Manila Porto Rico Cardigan Nova Scotia Baltimore Bearse New York General Whitney Young Gloucester Commercial Lewis

Snowstorm cripples telegraph, rail, and power networks

A fierce March snowstorm sweeping IN OTHER PLACES Maxpen and Warrnam disrupts communications as telegraph lines and wires fail. Rail service suffers delays across Boston lines with trains late by hours while electric lights collapse and many streets are choked with drifting snow.

Severe March Snow Storm Disrupts Northeast Rail Travel

The paralyzing storm sweeps New York New Haven and surrounding states with 12 to 18 inches of snow. Trains on multiple lines are delayed or stalled, power lines down, and streetcars halted. Widespread drifted tracks and frozen yards impede movement across Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts.

New York in Blizzard Isolates City from the South

A severe snowstorm paralyzes New York City with suspended traffic on all streets and elevated lines. Wires are down citywide, isolating NYC from Philadelphia and the South as trains cease and reckless weather hampers communication. damage unknown as reports fade in.

New York City

Only This and Nothing More A Lowell Item Is All the Western Union Can Give

Lowell March 12 The storm has paralyzed the city with downed telegraph and telephone wires causing fires from crossed electric lines. Wires to Boston New York and other points have been out for ten hours. Electric station shut down leaving the city in darkness. Trains are late and business is suspended with enormous property damage expected.

Alfred C. Tiersey Hingham Peabody Germany Berlin Sullivan Western Union Portland Newport Old Colony Lowell Fitchburg Worcester New Bedford Lawrence Pond Western Union Telegraph Company Boston Providence Forest City West Cambridge Wakefield Wilmington Boston & Maine Railroad Allston Watertown Waltham New York New York City United Lines New England Electric Light Company Central Congress Street Pearl Street Telephone Company Associated Press Midnigt Harrison Square Plymouth City Hall Lackin Leonard Chelsea Atlantic Avenue Union Freight Railroad West End Street Railway Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Hotel Vue de Eau Beacon Street Atheneum Heroiic Maxpen Boston & Maine Ferry Street Gatcomb Cedar Street Amesbury Oak Grove Portland Express Daniel Conway Warrnam Sprorau Fitchburg Road Hills Crossing Arc Sprinerizip TeLerHone Alang Road Hosmer Western Union ‘Telegraph Company

Bennett Robbery in Bancroft Heats Court Drama

The Bennett robbery case in Bancroft Maine centers on Dr. Weed charged with complicity. Grand jury action hinges on upcoming term, with potential recall to indict. Neighbors testify alibi rumors persist while Weed defends himself and investigators probe for missing money.

Bennett Bancor Dr. Weed Peter Bennett Whitney Foster Weed J. Weed

The Hermit Bill Doane Dies at Cohaset Almshouse

William Doane known as Bill on the South shore died Monday morning at Cohaset almshouse. Once a Boston mason who earned a comfortable fortune, his wealth vanished in wildcat speculation. For years he lived hermit life in shanties along Pleasant Beach and died after seeking aid at the almshouse.

Conassier William Doane South Shore Bill Cohaset Almshouse Boston

Cambridge professor Leo White detained for insanity escape

A Cambridge born professor, son of John Gardner White, was found climbing the Mt. Auburn cemetery gate and proclaimed he was the Lord. He was taken to Mt. Auburn constables, later to Cambridge hospital, then to McLean Insane Asylum after an escape and violent behavior. He is about 26, Harvard graduate, formerly a Kentucky teacher.

Greenough White John Gardner White Cambridge Mt. Auburn Cemetery Mt. Auburn Professor White Cambridge Hospital McLean Insane Asylum Harvard College Kentucky

Cottage City approves liquor licenses in town election

In Cottage City on March 12 the town voted for the first time to grant licenses to sell intoxicating liquor. The tally was Yes 92, No 68, reflecting a historic change for the community.

WinryArp Have Cottage City

Sullivan declines return to boxing in sparring plans

London report says Sullivan, during breakfast at Creil, declared too old to enter the ring and will limit output to sparring exhibitions and glove contests. Sporting Life notes his fair fighting and a fall from grace not erasing his former stature. Maprimw reports a republican conspiracy in Valencia with arrests at Jativa and Alicante.

London Creil Sullivan The Sporting Life Mitchell Maprimw

Town Meeting Returns From March Election Across Towns

March 12 reports show election results across MeprorpD and MippLEBORO with multiple town offices and licenses decided. In MeprorpD, lists of selectmen assessors clerks and other posts are given along with license tallies and adjourned meetings. In MippLEBORO, three tickets contend for town officers with a manager vote showing 316 no and 56 yes and a stormy meeting outcome.

Lewis H. Lovering John Crowley William B. Lawrence William P. Clark Corliss Wadleigh Parker R. Litchfield Edward W. Hayes John H. Hooper I. W. Hamlin W. B. Thomas Patrick H. Byron Pearl Martin Frederick H. Kidder F. B. Spaulding James A. Hewey Samuel C. Lawrence Henry C. DeLong William B. Thomas Oak Grove Cemetery Asa Law Daniel W. Lawrence J. Gilman Waite Board of Health Joseph E. Clark John L. Coffin Thomas Pearce Frances Perley M. F. Dwyer J. H. Whitney G. W. W. Saville J. d. Crockwell F. R. Hosea K. Holmes W. H. Palmer John Grady E. S. Piper Sprcra Al.j N. H. Poor Water Board Poor Mippleboro Citizens Charles J. Thatcher Joseph T. Wood Sylvanus Mendall Albert T. Savery Andrew C. Wood Charles T. Thatcher George L. Eilis Janes H. Weston

Aldermen Approve Almshouse Site Purchase in Winter Street

Waltham aldermen appropriated 4500 for buying the John T. Bagley farm on Winter street as an almshouse site. They tabled 17500 for a building for one week. Charles C. Hight was elected street commissioner for three years. A 35000 order for a stone bridge over the river at the Prospect street extension was moved forward to second reading.

Waltham SrEcra AL John T. Bagley Winter Street Charles C. Hight Prospect Street

Flower Growing by Children Conference in Boston Clubs

The window gardening committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society held a meeting with supporters of promoting classroom flower and plant growing among children. Leaders discussed ward exhibits in Associated Charities rooms, a citywide hall exhibit, Easter plant gifts, and a prize schedule for top young growers with funds planned to support operations.

Massachusetts Horticultural Association New York Bell Telephone Boston Montana John Stanton Calumet & Hecla The Massachusetts Horticultural Society Friends of the Movement H. L. T. Walcott Reuben Kidney Trinity Church D. W. Waldron George Prescott Church of the Good Shepherd R. S. Sturgis Mr. Fisher Mary L. Seavey Grace Richardson S. W. Story M. B. Faxon BE. M. Gill J. H. Woodford Richard C. Humphreys Leverett M. Chase Robert T. Jackson Hitchings Associated Charities

Fire damages Taunton buildings on Main Street

A Monday morning blaze at 57 and 59 Main Street in Taunton damaged the structures and several occupants. Mrs. James Mason owned the buildings, with $1000 loss and $4500 insurance. Mrs. H L Wheaton dressmaker with $500 loss and $1000 insurance. Dr. I L Weir $600 loss and $1000 insurance. Mrs A F Wasteout millinery $3500 loss and $1000 insurance. Fire originated from a defective fire.

Taunton Main Street James Mason H. L. Wheaton I. L. Weir A. F. Wasteout

Creditors meet as Croswell firm shows $2500 gap in assets

A creditors meeting at Ss. P. Croswell & Co on Summer street disclosed a $2500 internal deficit with liabilities around $54,000 and assets $44,000. An advance of 40 cents on the dollar was voted and the sub scribers bound by a legal paper. A separate meeting for O. L. Gillett, cigar dealer, followed with assets and liabilities tallied and a 25 cent offer discussed.

Ss. P. Croswell & Co Summer Street A. S& Pratt George R. Fowler Fowles Henry A. Piper Magoun Fowler O. L. Gillett Washington Street Braintree Quincy House Isaac Kaffenbarg Boston Gillett Messrs Chester L. Claris Monroe L. Simon Stein & Simon New York Isaac Kaffenburg Joseph W. Dunning Auburn N. Y First National Bank of Johnson Harvester Company Dunning & Co Gustave Ranger Wall Street Galveston Tex Abraham B William F. Ford Newark N.J E. K. Leavitt Central Wharf William A. Peterson Salem E. E. McIntyre & Co Rockland BE. Palmande Manville R. I W. W. Murray Washington, D. C Maver Bros Shipping and Commission Brokers New York City W. H. Heyl New Orleans Nutter, Kimball & Co Portland Raymond George W. Varney Tanner and Currier William H. Varney

Funeral of Alfred Co. Hersey Held in Hingham

The funeral of Alfred Co. Hersey was held today with private services at his Summer Street home then a chapel service at Hingham cemetery after a Boston train arrival. Rev. Dr. Henry A. Miles led the ceremony with Rev H Price Collier, a select quartet, and pallbearers Charles Siders John Todd Charles W. Cushing Ebed T. Ripley Samuel Crosby Enos Loring. Strong floral tributes decorated the house and chapel amid a stormy day.

Alfred Co. Hersey Hixcuam Summer Street Henry A. Miles Hingham Cemetery Boston Dr. Miles H. Price Collier Hingham Voices Charles Siders John Todd Charles W. Cushing Ebed T. Ripley Samuel '7 Crosby Enos Loring

Webster relic eyeglasses as Depew mascot at Grand Central

Chauncey M Depew keeps a pair of old fashioned eyeglasses in his desk at New York Central railroad Grand Central station. The glasses allegedly belonged to Daniel Webster and were sent by a friend who traced ownership through direct channels. Depew uses them as a mascot and wears them for callers, though the lenses do not suit his eyes.

Daniel Webster Chauncey M. Depew New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company Grand Central Station Depew Massachusetts Statesman

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