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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1891

Page

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United States Marshal Doherty Takes Post in District

William W. Doherty was sworn in as United States marshal for the district for the term ending February 28, 1805. The ceremony occurred at the opening of the United States District Court with Judge Nelson presenting him and Judge Neilson administering the oath. A $20,000 bond is filed, with deputies named by Doherty and uniformed status planned for officers.

United States Marshal Doherty William W. Doherty United States District Court Doherty Nelson Henry B. Lovering Neilson Washington United States Circuit Court John Ritchie Mary Starrett Archibald T. Davison Hugh Doherty Fred H. Galloupe Francis X. McDonald

Steamer Roxburgh Castle Sunk in Collision with British Peer

The steamer Roxburgh Castle, 1222 tons, from Newcastle, sank after colliding with the British Peer 120 miles southwest of the Scilly Islands. Only Captain Tyrer and one seaman survived. The British Peer, bound Calcutta to London, was badly damaged and towed to Falmouth. Also, France and England propose Newfoundland arbitration, naming arbitrators Martens Rivier and Grau, with shared costs.

Loxpon Roxburgh Castle Scilly Islands Tyrer Roxbury Castle Newcastle England Calcutta London Falmouth France Newfoundland Lord Salisbury M. Waddington Martens St. Petersburg University M. Rivier Brussels Institute of International Law M. Grau Supreme Court of Norway

One Hundred Dervishes Killed at Omdurman Arsenal

Camp reports a terrible disaster at the Omdurman arsenal. About 100 dervishes were killed by an explosion that destroyed vast ammunition stores and wrecked the arsenal building along with surrounding areas.

Canada France Loulon Newfoundland Omdurman Egypt Arsenal

Nationalists claim sweeping victories amid church tensions

Dost March 16 report from The National Press says Nationalists scored a string of triumphs across the country as Parnellites intensify attacks on bishops. Cork reports Mitchelstown meeting with many priests present predicting Mr Parnell will be politically dead within six months.

National Press Parnellites Cork Mitchelstown Parnel

Spain US reciprocity plan aims at lower Antilles tariffs

The Temps Paris reports Madrid's cabinet proposes admitting US industrial and agricultural goods into the Spanish Antilles at reduced rates in exchange for free entry of sugar and molasses from the Antilles into the United States. A lower tobacco tariff in the US is also sought. The proposal text remains secret to avoid protectionist backlash.

Paris Temps Today Madrid United States Spanish Antilles Antilles Spain Temps

Government Grants Chilean Revolutionists Request

Paris reports the French Government grants the Chilean revolutionists request to block the warships built at Toulon from sailing to Balmaceda. Foreign Minister Ribot has cabled to Brazil asking for most favored nation treatment for French exporters in dealings with Brazilian merchants.

Paris Toulon Balmaceda Didcle M. Ribot France Rio Janeiro

Trial in Baccarat Case May Be Short

Loxpoy March 16 The Baccarat case trial is expected to be brief Sir William Gordon Cumming refuses to retract and will seek oath denial The court reportedly will not cross examine or attempt to prove the allegations The jury may only assess damages as Sir William chooses to accept with royal approve plan

Loxpoy William Gordon Cumming Prince of Wales

Highland Fire Ravages Village With Loss of Life

A late night blaze in Highland across the river from Poughkeepsie left at least fifty families homeless as flames swept Upsight's Hotel and nearby buildings. A six year old boy, Clarence Ellis, suffocated in Moses Daly's store. several others reportedly burned. The post office telegraph office town clerk's office and Fellows' Hall were among burned structures. Loss estimated near 80000 dollars as responders from this city brought engines due to Highland's lack of fire apparatus. Weather worsened conditions and many women and children stood outside in nightclothes.

Povenxerrsiz N. Y Highland Upsight Clarence Ellis Moses Daly Western Union Telegraph Office Carpenter's Law Office Fellows’ Hall

Jimmy Galvin Released by Pittsburg Bail Club

Jimmy Galvin was released today by the Pittsburg bail club after a contract dispute. The club offered $2000 for the coming season while Galvin demanded $3500, and upon rejection he was let go.

Jimmy Galvin Liberty Pittspurg Penn Pittsburg Galvin Jimmy

Wrecked Tug Triana Crew Rescued as Gale Rages

The revenue cutter Dexter brought the Triana crew to port and they took the 4:49 p.m. train to Newport. The Triana was breaking up in heavy southwest seas with a hole in her hull. Nearby cutters Gallatin and Galena faced a fierce gale and warned of further wrecks while Edgartown waited for relief.

New Breprorp Dexter Triana Newport Gallatin Vineyard Haven Gay Head Nina Edgartown Nort Taylor Bicknall Galena Washington Washinarton D. C Cuttyhunk J. R. SoLey Boston Cattyhunk Secretary of the Navy

Talks of Banishing Annexationists and Troops in Canada

Toronto report says government weighs high treason actions againstEdward Farrer and others MPs. Banishment favored over confinement with potential trials. Plan to station five to ten British regiments in Halifax Montreal Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver to curb annexationists and their conspiracy.

Toronto Ont Edward Farrer Lord Salisbury Canada Halifax Quebec Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver

Prominent Names Circulate for Vacant Superior Bench

The list of gentlemen mentioned for the vacant Superior bench grows, led by Judge Parmenter of Boston Municipal Court. Others include George R. Swasey, Melville W. Weston, Samuel Hamilton of Wakefield, ex-Senator Charles S. Lilley of Lowell, and Colonel John P. Sweeney of Lawrence. Many see a Boston area appointment likely, with Worcester or Springfield candidates also discussed.

Judge Parmenter Boston George R. Swasey Melville W. Weston Samuel Hamilton Wakefield Russell Charles 8. Lilley Lowell John P. Sweeney Lawrence Colonel Sweeney Essex County Lilley Weston Worcester County John Hopkins E. G. Maynard Springfield F. G. Fessenden 5Ringfield Dabney Brackett Parmenter

Ground broken on fourth section of Charles River sewer

March 16 Watertown station announces start of the fourth section of the Charles River sewer from Watertown to Waltham. Jones & Means of Jamaica Plain carry out the project, four miles long, expected to take about a year. The brick 4 foot diameter sewer connects near the Boston & Providence Station, with about forty men employed under M Tallent.

Metropolitan Watertown Charles River Waltham Fancuil Boston & Albany Jones & Means Jamaica Plain Boston & Providence Boston M. Tallent Moody Street Newton

Reception at Wellesley Ends Sophomore Week

At Wellesley College yesterday afternoon the annual president and faculty receptions closed for the season with sophomores and friends as guests. Acting president Miss A Lord and sophomore class president Miss Kellogg greeted visitors in the second floor centre. Freshments were served on the third floor among flowers with freshmen as waitresses, the lake and hills visible from the cosy tables.

Wellesley Wellesley College

Tallapoosa Interests In New York

The New York office of the Georgia Alabama Investment and Development Company at 11 Wall Street rooms 31 and 32 handles Frank Shepard George H Morrison and A C Comstock three well known men of means who joined the excursion and were converted to Tallanocaa s advyanines.

Tallapoosa New York Georgia-Alabama Investment and Development Company Wall Street Frank Shepard George H. Morrison A. C. Comstock Means Tallanocaa

Angry Italians plots of regulators ringleader speaks

New light on the Hennessey murder emerges from an interview with William S. Parkerson, leader of the regulators. The New Orleans lawyer describes the verdict, the mass meeting at the Clay statue, the march to the prison, and the storming of the cell blocks. He defends the actions as an emergency duty carried out by a disciplined, largely professional crowd.

New York New Orleans The Tribune William S. Parkerson Lem Davis Polienz Matrango Uphol It

New Organs March 16 Mafia Denial Story Emerges

Joseph Provenzano denies Mafia ties and tells of threats and a scheme to extract $1000. He recounts meetings with Jim Caruso and leaders like Charlie Matranga and Rocco Gracci, describing oaths, a plan to ambush enemies, and his efforts to dismiss Mafia-involved workers. The narrative ends with Caruso returning to allegiance.

Joseph Provenzano Mafia Society Jim Caruso Wlong Caruso Conti Rampart Charlie Matranga Matranga Jon Caruso

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