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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1881

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Gladstone plans memorial in Westminster Abbey for Beaconsfield

Gladstone aims to move a resolution urging the crown to provide a monument in Westminster Abbey honoring Lord Beaconsfield. The inscription would praise his rare gifts, devoted parliamentary labors, and high offices, while pledging Commons to cover expenses. The proposal would elevate public sentiment beyond party strife.

Gladstone Westminster Abbey Lord Beaconsfield House of Commons

Robertson case push to senate vote and other Democratic moves

The administration plans an early Senate vote on the Robertson nomination after failed compromise among Republican factions. The Senate confirmed several nominees and refused to publish secret-session speeches on the Chinese treaty. A decomposed body found in a Lowell vault alarms residents, with no victim or suspect identified. Massachusetts House seeks to remove Judge Day of Barnstable probate court. A Cowpens monument unveiling draws 20,000 amid civic and military displays. James Tracy convicted of manslaughter in Suffolk County for killing Mrs. Eliza Pope, sentenced to ten years. Arsenic poisoning sickens seven in Enola Arkansas, three dead. Latham Chaffee Sprague case postponed to the 23rd in Providence circuit court. Mississippi River levee breach at and heavy damage expected at Alsetia Louisiana.

Washington Robertson Senate Lowell Judge Day Barnstable County Suffolk County Latham Chaffee-Sprague Mississippi Alsatia

Weather Indications For New England

The report notes partly cloudy skies in New England with occasional rain. Winds shift from southerly to westerly as barometer remains stationary or rises while temperatures hold steady or increase slightly.

New England

Weather Bulletin Reports Regional Temperature Shifts and River Changes

Special Weather Bulletin notes a slight temperature rise in the Middle Atlantic States Ohio Valley Tennessee Lake region and New England with a drop of eight to twenty degrees in the far northwest Light rain observed in New England and the far northwest while other areas enjoy fair weather The Arkansas River level rises fourteen inches at Little Rock The Mississippi rises nine inches at Davenport eight at Keokuk and falls 13 inches at St Louis Ohio falls 11 inches at Cincinnati Cumberland falls 18 inches at Nashville Tennessee rises 35 inches at Chattanooga Indicators suggest fair weather in the Middle South Atlantic and East Gulf States today The Mississippi expected to fall above LeClaire at St Louis and Cairo and rise at Le Claire Davenport and Keokuk

Middle Atlantic States Oho Valley Tennessee Lake Region New England Arkansas Little Rock Mississippi Davenport Keokuk St. Louis Ohio Cincinnati Cumberland Nashville Chattanooga Middle South Atlantic East Guilt LeClaire Cairo LeClaire Davenport Beokuk

Garfield Ultimatum and Senate Vexed Over Robertson Nomination

Washington dispatch reports leaders in both parties pushing for an early Senate vote on Robertson while Garfield remains firm that Robertson must stay. A White House caucus is planned, with administration allies seeking to force a prompt decision amid factional strains. The Senate met in executive session on Chinese treaty speeches, with nominations confirmed including Cramer, Pomeroy, McMorris, Atkinson, Stickney, and Wilder.

Boston Post Washington White House Garfield Robertson Senate Chandler New York Herald Messrs Conkling Chicago Stanley Matthews Edmunds Bayard McMillan Ingalls Mitchell Morvan Pendleton Platt Connecticut Plumb Pugh Ransom Saunders Sewell Sherman Voorhees Walker Williams Matthews Michael J. Cramer Kentucky Denmark Switzerland Nicholas Fish George P. Pomeroy New Jersey United States Legation Paris Thomas A. McMorris Colorado Ute Commstion John B. Bowman George W. Atkinson U.S West Virginia John B

Trunk-like corpse mystery shocks Lowell crowd

A partially exsanguinated female body, long hair detached from the skull, is found in a vault behind a Lowell street dwelling. Loring Laker unearthed the corpse while clearing ashes from the rear vault. Police and Medical Examiner to investigate amid secrecy due to two prominent local residents attached to the property.

Lowell Mass Lynn Loring Laker Appleton Street Appleton

Poisoning at Enola Ark Leaves Several Sick and Dead

A wholesale poisoning case near Enola Falkner county Arkansas leaves several ill after a meal with arsenic in bread. Mr Willam Reynolds Mrs Reynolds Miss Reynolds Dr Brown Mrs Trum a German worker and another person were taken seriously ill with three of the sickening party dying including Dr Brown and the German man.

Cincinnati Enola Falkner County Ark Willam Reynolds Reynolds Miss Reynolds Brown Trum

Defense challenges Merrill confession in murder case

Evidence remains circumstantial up to this morning. Mr Farr seeks to prove undue influence over Merrill and to exclude the confession, noting Merrill had no counsel and was not warned. The trial reviewed arraignment timing and judge warnings while witnesses testified Merrill confessed to others and had been drinking. Farr argues for manslaughter verdict with lighter penalties, while defense witnesses portray Merrill as peaceable. Merrill to testify tomorrow.

Farr Merrill Merril Libby Loring Farr

Directors Elected at Montreal and Vermont Junction Meeting

At Stanbridge Canada on May 11 the Montreal and Vermont Junction Railway elected a new board led by J. Gregory Smith and A. H. Millmore after the death of president P. H. Moore. The Cheshire Railroad at Keene New Hampshire chose seven directors and reported year earnings of 64 671 with rail upgrades and new engines. Texas and Pacific Railroad requested troops to protect workers at the Western terminus amid depredations. Oregon and California Railroad in Portland elected Henry Villard as president with changes in directors.

New York San Francisco Sonora Mexico Delicio Pescerroria Company Minas Prieta Caborea Oro Blanco Empire Mine Tula Caja Tom Fowle Boaie Con Consolidated Pacific Tioga Catalpa Terra Gold and Mining Company of Deadwood Mineral Creek Mill Arizona Globe Mack Morris Comstock Silver King Star Montreal and Vermont Junction Railway Sr. Albans Montreal and Vermont Junction Railway Company Stanbridge Canada J. Gregory Smith A. H. Millmore Jed. P. Clark Jo. D. Hatch J. S. Brigham G. Smith E. C. Smith P. H. Moore Cheshire Railroad Keene N. H The Cheshire Railroad Company William A. Russell E. Maurdock, Jr Samuel Gould George F. Williams John B. Meer Edward C. Thayer Texas and Pacific Railroad St. Louis Mar Texas United States Oregon and California Railroad Portland Oregon Henry Villard K. Kockler Paul Schulze C. H. Lewis C. B. Robertson A. G. Cunningham

Unveiling Cowpens Monument Draws Twenty Thousand

Spartanburg May 11 1929 twenty thousand people witnessed the unveiling of the Cowpens monument Gov Hagood of South Carolina presided Rev A Yeomer Porter opened with prayer reading from a battle book found on the field Thirteen hundred South Carolina volunteer troops were reviewed Gen Henry Hunt commanded with Gen A M Manigsult on staff Descendants of Daniel Morgan and other lineages attended Speeches by Senators and representatives from several states Music by the Fifth United States Artillery band A banquet to the Washington Light Infantry followed and a reception by Gov Hagood was held The monument base pedestal granite built by joint contributions of the old thirteen states and Tennessee bronze statue of Morgan mounting it contributed by Congress and crafted by Ward

Spartanburg US. C Cowpens Gov. Hagood South Carolina A. Yeomer Porter Charleston Henry Hunt U.S. A A. M. Manigsult Connecticut William H. Travis New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Fifth United States Artillery Band Washington Light Infantry

Prince de Furstenberg Mystery Solved in Boston Post

The Boston Post on May 7 reports Bennett’s prospective father in law may live in the Arctic. It questions the Prince de Furstenberg’s identity, suggesting John Kelly might be involved. A May 9 New York Evening Express note clarifies the prince is not Mr John Kelly in disguise.

Boston Post Bennett Arctic Prince de Furstenberg John Kelly New York Evening Express Prince de Furstenburg J. G. Bennett

Mercier Committed for Trial in McCullough Murder Case

Burlington Vermont May 11 The hearing on Albert Mercier charged with the murder of Frank McCullough ended with no defense evidence and a bid for discharge. After lengthy arguments the court ordered Mercier committed for trial at the September term of Chittenden County Court.

Burlington, Vt Albert Mercier Frank McCullough Mercier Chittenden

Terrific explosion at Leadville mine ignites magazine

A mine building on Row Hill in Leadville caught fire at 10 o'clock last night and flames spread to the magazine triggering a terrific explosion that shook Leadville, three miles away. The mine was deserted. nearby workers were injured or buried, with no reported fatalities.

Leadville Col Row Hill

Scores from multiple games listed across venues

At Buffalo Buffalo, 1, Boston 0. Chicago Chicago, 11, Troy 5. Cleveland leveland 6, Providence 5. Detroit Worcester 5, Detroit 3. Amherst Mass Amhersts 15, Brown University 11. New Haven Yale 6, Metropolitans 5. Washington Nationals 4, Atlantics 2.

Buffalo Buffalos Boston Chicago Troy Cleveland Leveland Providence Detroit Worcester Amherst Mass Amhhersts Brown Universitys New Haven Yale Metropolitans Washington Nationals Atlantics

Levee Break Threatens Alsatia Area In Mississippi Report

A steamer dispatch from Vicksburg on May 11 reports a 200 yard wide break in the Alsatia La levee spreading rapidly with floodwater rushing through and little prospect to close the breach. The expected damage is described as heavy.

Vicksburg, Miss Dean Adams Alsatia

New England News Highlights From Massachusetts and Maine

A sweep of items from New England notes openings and milestones including Lawrence’s new opera house set to open, Bethel Maine’s centennial war celebration, and a body in Easton identified. Barnstable agricultural fair dates, a death in Machias, and insolvency in Lewiston are listed alongside a planned revival of operations by the American Printing Company in Fall River. News from Dover and Taunton covers missionary death and a new opera house stock paper.

Lawrence Bethel Easton Mass Barnstable County McLaughlin Machias Bolton & West Atheneum The Minnesota Newport, &. I Thames St. Albans

Robbery at Dr Shaw's Newark store and other 1881 events

Robbers stole $2 500 worth of silks from Dr Shaw's Newark shop on Tuesday. The Duke of Sutherland and party visited Quebec and met Lord Lorne at the citadel. In Wills Point Texas J Tiel drew a 30 year term for murder, A White to be hanged. Laryngological Association elected Dr F J Knight of Boston president and planned a June Niagara Falls meeting. Grant relations with Senor Romero described as cordial. European sewage and petroleum safety experts appointed for summer studies. Legal rulings in New Orleans and Paterson cases, a woodworker fatality in Woodstock, a Toronto jail suicide attempt, and ongoing trade group meetings in Chicago with officers named. Insurance firms session in Cincinnati noted with possible rate increases.

Philadelphia F. J. Knight Boston Niagara Falls Mexico Gen. Grant Senor Romero New York State Board of Health Brof. Gardner Europe Nasan Bulings United States Circuit Court New Orleans Ju. C. Hancock E. J. Holbrook New Orleans Picayune Roland c. Bowne Messrs. Chiswell and Wurts Daily Press Paterson N. J Ganong Woodstock N. B J. R. Gauthreaux Toronto Ont Coolican Colorado Durango Berry Meacham Cline Jackson United States National Association of Retail Lumber Dealers National Brewers’ Association Catholic Young Men's National Union Chicago United States Brewers’ Association Fred Lauer Henry H. Reuter Conrad Seipp Herman B.scharmann William A. Miles Richard Katzenmayer The Insurance Union Cimeinnati

Notable Names in Bank and Realty Notices Across Cities

A compiled list of individuals and spouses from multiple states and towns including New York New Jersey Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island and Connecticut. The roster features many with initials and surnames and includes Misses Mrs and Rev and common local listings with several Portland Biddeford New Bedford Nor wich Hartford and Nashua as places of note.

Names listing across multiple cities and states

A fragmented roster listing numerous individuals with city and state affiliations from Jackson Tennessee to Toronto. The long sequence names people and places, with occasional initials and titles, reflecting a cross-state and cross-city directory fragment.

Names of people and places listed in a directory snippet

A long list of individuals and households with city and state or country affiliations including Danbury New York Newark Me Portland Boston and many others. The fragment reads like an address or social directory with numerous names such as Curtis Milner Richardson Brainard Carr Prentice Wheeler Gifford Foster Dow Hatch French Pomeroy and many more.

A E Curtis Danbury HE Milner C Richardson Newark G McCully Calais P Brainard Carr & Wf Kepsi Gifford Fall River Kenney Meriden J C Dow Portland Kinnear Dover Essex Bennington AI Allen St John Cook & Son Provincetown Tappan H Cook Samuel T Hatch L. French Orange Pomeroy Richardson. Hill & Co Bankers Water Street Boston Corres York San Francisco New

Unclear list of names and places from historical record

Fragmentary OCR reads a roster of individuals and towns including b M Powers New York, N Y S M Eicen, New Bedford, James Bloomberger, N M Mason Jady, Lawrence Henry Fairbury, Leominster J O Baldwin, Mass J W McDonald Marlboro Uriah Ellis, New York. The passage lacks a clear event or role.

Powers Eicen New Bedford James Bloomberger M & Mason & Jady Lawren Henry Fairbury Leominster O Baldwin Mass J W McDonald Marlboro Uriah Ellis N Y

Hotel Vendome Guests and Society Notices

Palbrook London hosts Mr and Mrs EL Hinkley of Philadelphia along with M L Littlefield and party. Miss Hinkley of Philadelphia appears with CC Atterbury of Burlington and Miss Ross of Philadelphia while Hi L Spraker of Palatine Bridge attends.

Palbrook London Eng EL Hinkley Phila Littlefield Alb Miss Hinkley Phila CC Atterbury Miss Ross Spraker Palatine Bridge

Public notices of residents and firms in several cities

A list of names and places including C D Andrews N LF Abbott Haverhill C Netter NY RA Palmer NY Geo Gerhard NY ene Doane NY S L Breidenbart N F Neinan N B Alesander NC A Hazlett Portsmouth GH ro Haverhill Ed H Clars NM Silverthal NY A Wertheimer NY Wwm H Palmer Portsmouth M Jacoby NY H A Adams Worcester Leo Arch N Chase Pa ard Brockton appears as scattered entries across multiple locales and affiliations.

D Andrews Abbott Haverhill C Netter RA Palmer Geo Gerhard H Clars Silverthal Wertheimer Palmer Portsmouth Jacoby Adams Worcester Leo Arch Chase Pa Ard Brockton

Local Names in Docket Spread Across Cities

A list of individuals with scattered cities and affiliations including C R Burgess N Y J Schwartz Walatbore Me 6b Ainswao H D Copp Lawrence M 8 Bush Portland RC Clapp Bath Me Charles E Coles N Y A Sanders Montreal Mrs Montgomery N Y Oscar Andrews Gloucester Mr Pennyman Portsmouth if d Clark Lewiston Me M A Latricks New Haven RN Watson Windsor Locks U M Parks Pittsfield Me

Ainswao H D Copp Lawrence M Bush Portland Clapp Bath Charles E Coles N Y A Sanders Montreal Montgomery Oscar Andrews Gloucester Pennyman Portsmouth Clark Lewiston A Latricks New Haven Watson Windsor Locks Parks Pittsfield

Names Listed in Parker House Guests and Patrons

A long roster of individuals and associates appears, including Thos N Boiles N J R Nichols NY Ww 8 Brenner NYC Pollak NY Fisher Howe Jr Brooklyn M R Creighton Baltimore John A Lawrence Baltimore J A Berger NY A G Page Bath Me etc. The list includes names from multiple states and cities with several households and entitlements noted, forming a social register snapshot.

Thos N Boiles R Nichols Brenner Pollak Fisher Howe Brooklyn R Creighton Baltimore John A Lawrence A Berger G Page Bath Kehoe Timothy Cornwell James Cober J Flagg F Freeborn J Brown Dan Gillette Ford Focke Stearns Chas Cressey & Wf Giouc L Whiting Jnok Bundy Chicago Heriner I Gordon Framingham J Larwara Tucker E Stoughton BH Tucker Scribner Bradbury Hartford Phila MA Higgins Taunton Thos Ross Turner JC Masher Albany J C Clarke Swift Cleveland

List of Names Across States and Provinces Appearing in Records

A dense roster of individuals and families with addresses spanning Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New York Connecticut Rhode Island Ontario and Nova Scotia. The fragmentary items list multiple households noting married names and residences in towns such as Bangor Rockland Lancaster Augusta Dover Providence Willimantic Lisbon Concord Laconia Boston Hartford Ottawa and more, indicating a broad social or property registry.

A Blaisdell Jacksonville Fian Watts Thomaston Palmer Freez E Byrens Wannaker Goshen Berry Rockland H Berry Price & Wife Lancaster J Stinson, Jr Bangor A Saunders Augusta C Farr Littleton P Chamberline Bradford Platt Winoski Clark G Scrioner Hallowell E Bartlett Kingston Brigham Lowell Hutchinson Laburce Webster Mass Gault & Wife Hooksett Simmons Manchester Ripley Troy Whitcomb Keene Francis Bullara Philbrick Rye Beach Blanchard Providence Russell Newburyport Kimball Whitman Maine Sibley Brookfield Howard Sandwich Taylor Bristol Parker Dover Richardson Murphy Morton St Albans Atwood Lisbon

Dartmouth College Base Ball Nine Roster Listed

The roster lists players including Wm Moore C R Partridge LJ Amatell A N Howara F Gary Hi Cushman F Coombe 1d H Holt-A Davey E L Kimball Fred Baldwin Francis W Lane C R Hebelet T Mathewson G W Benney with Conn Rob Coit New London and others from New York Philadelphia Hartford and Vermont names.

W F Smith Stoidy de Chaillon Dartmouth Colege Wm Moore R Partridge Amatell N Howara Gary Hi Cushman Coombe Holt Davey L Kimball Fred Baldwin Francis W Lane R Hebelet T Mathewson W Benney New London Braudegel Rob Coit

List of names in a social register from New England area

A fragment lists individuals and couples from multiple cities such as Attleboro Providence Lewiston Nantucket Bangor Berlin Stoughton Cambridge and other towns with accompanying relatives or companions. The tone resembles a society roster of residents and visitors with personal references and marital status.

Winslow Kingsley Attleboro Norton Lewiston Clogston Cockcroft Provident Doane Providence Blake & Lady Milford Glynn Saxtons River Fenny Hanover Murry Manchester Holloway Hilton Halstead Brooklyn Rand Nantucket Parker & Lady Bangor Phila J Maxcy Brown & Lady Lyn Crosly Whaley & Lady Norwi JM Robbins AH Beach Essex Morse Athol L Crassett Prescott Geo Bacon Burlington French & Wf Meds

Fragmentary Names Across Cities Spark Curious List

A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple individuals with city and state markers including Melbourne, Chicago, New York, Boston and London. The text clusters names such as Hamill, Snow, Pockett, Mairs, Milne, Stetson and Stetson among others, with inconsistent affiliations and locations.

PD Hamill Chicago Alfred Snow Melbourne England Crockett G Hildorn Lockport Toronto EH Mairs

Tremont House Guests and Guests Arriving List

A long readable roster lists visitors and guests including T B Willis of Denver Colorado and Jno McCray of Providence along with many others from New York, Providence, Portland, Cleveland, Springfield, Philadelphia, Augusta, Buffalo and Rochester. Names include Wm McCoy, F W Lewis, JF Bultman, Orville D Baker, J W Tabor, Mrs How, and Chas C Bidlow among many.

T B Willis Denver Jno McCray Providence Healy Tiford Berryman John N Roff Ernest Mortis Para Brazil John M French Can Jose Portland Dwight Springfield CS Bradley JS McGeusee Haverhill Jos Acoman Weir Page & Wife Biddefort Wigton Phila Frank C Crocker Chaper Fitchburg Areson Orville Baker Augusta Tabor Goodwin Cowles Mericen Chas Bidlow Miller Boyd Kingston

United States Hotel Guests and Associates List

A compiled roster lists guests and associates including B Whitford Dana J Abraham Hartfor Patrick Kelly Newark How Harebin John Lawrence Broslin E Wilder Topeka Chas Hall Springfield A M Gapineynes E Shaw J A Piette Concord W Anson Pans Lioyd Vedder Toledo GG Gordon J P Mann Gilbertii J E Ladd H Wendel Albany E V Stevens JS Osborn S H Warren Middlebur CS Moore New Haven DS Healy Lawrence Mrs A Sanford Ware Miss Jessie Rane Warren Geo Andrews JK Baker Dennisport W Hi Dickinson J J Saunders Mich G W Wheeler H Holmes N T Callahan Baltimore W H Ramsey Worcester J Johnson New Haven E M Bartlett Springfield L A Kimberly New Haven W B Topham New Bedford N A Baty Bradford Vt Mercer Florence Lewis Daniels Grafton Geo R Hicks Holyoke J E Miller wf Portland A J Jenks C Graham wf Springfield K Donovan Lawrence H Blake H D Atwood Taunton RN Kitching Chicago J Mann W Medway F W Perkins W Medway

Whitford Dana JC Coe I. Key Scofield Brooklyn J. Abraham Hartfor Patrick Kelly Newark Harebin John Lawrence Broslin E Wilder Topeka Chas Hall Springfield Gapineynes Shaw Wales J A Piette Concord Anson Pans Lioyd H Vedder Toledo Gordon Oakland JP Mann Gilbertii J E Ladd Bristol H Wendel Albany E V Stevens JS Osborn Ohio S H Warren Middlebur Moore New Haven DS Healy Lawrence A Sanford Ware Jessie Rane Warren

City and State Names Flattened in Vague Directory Snippet

A noisy OCR segment lists numerous personal names and places with inconsistent punctuation. It reads like a cross-state directory fragment including cities such as Portland Lewiston Chicago New York Newport and multiple surnames with unclear roles or affiliations.

Barn and carriage house of F A Ellis burned near Turners Mill

Fire swept the barn and carriage house of F A Ellis near Turner's mill in New Briproro on May 11 1871. Local residents aided firefighting efforts as flames spread through the rural complex. No injuries reported, though property damage was extensive.

F. A. Ellis Turner's Mill

Notable New England Notes From Broad Coastal Views

President N G White of the Boston and Maine travels to Montreal for a two week visit. Prof H W Longfellow sends a framed portrait to the Maine Historical Society. Charles A Leighton to become manager of Hathaway Manufacturing in Boston. Editor Clark of Westfield Times weds Maria Louisa Wood in Brooklyn. Benjamin Barker, Brown University student linked to Diman tragedy, remains weak in Philadelphia. Rev David Allen Reed to be installed as pastor of Hope Church Springfield with brother Rev Edward Reed to preach. Judge Colt falls from Bristol Ferry boat delaying Newport court until Friday. James Gordon Bennett reportedly admires Princess Amelia Caroline Gasparine Leopoldine Henrietta Louise Elizabeth Francoise Maximiliene of Furstenberg. Benjamin F Clarke, Brown math professor, to depart for Europe end of term, return to duties later. Springfield hotel snub to Fisk University singers contrasted by ex Gov Palmer’s public welcome. Rev William M Baker to cease Boston citizenship next month and likely move to Philadelphia.}

N.G. White Boston and Maine A Montreal H. W. Longfellow Maine Historical Society Charles A. Leighton Vickery & Leighton Portland Hathaway Manufacturing Company Boston Clark Westfeld Mass Times and News Letter Brooklyn N. Y Maria Louisa Wood Asahel Wood Northampton Benjamin Barker Brown University Bristol Ferry Colt United States District Court Newport James Gordon Bennett Furstenberg Benjamin F. Clarke Europe Theniversity Springfield Illinois Fisk University Palmer Cra William M. Baker Mont Philadelphia

Indignation over Tunis French moves and Dublin notices

Rome dispatch reports strong anger at French Tunis actions. Dublin Gazette publishes city and parts of Tyrone proclamation. Edward Trickett sails to the United States for Saratoga. Second reading of the clerical siting in the Commons is defeated. Milanese steamer collision near Thames. Emperor of Austria grants amnesty for poverty linked offences. Riots at Elizabethgrad cost Russia up to 2 million rubles. Land League arrests discharged and rearrested. Home Rule MPs may unite after Archbishop Croke reply. Nihilist suspected in murder of the Czar. Germany seeks prompt land ceded territory transfer to Greece. Wagner honored with opergne before Bayreuth. Murad implicated in Abdul Aziz murder but asylum defense. Parnell defends Land bill stance. Bulgaria coup creates Berlin-Vienna uproar. Kiel order restored. rioting in Vasilikov. Jews attacked at railway. Catharine Marshall, 14, begins eating again. English Tunis chaplain solicits funds for tributes. Paris Parc La Marche races thrill. Torrance wins flat and steeplechase. prize money and busts noted.

Rome Tunis Dublin Dublin City Belfast Tyrone Edward Trickett England United States Saratoga House of Commons London Thames Elizabethgrad Russia Land Leage Ireland Croke Parnell St. Petersburg Little Garden Street Germany Greece Berlin Bayreuth Wagner Constantinople Murad Abdul Aziz Bulgaria Vienna Ernworth Kiel Vasilikov

Business Troubles Tie Wool Trade to Insolvency News

The city wool trade was jolted by the failure of Robert K. Metcalf wool dealer of 272 Purchase Street. Reported assets around 45,000 with practically nothing to show, creditors seek a full investigation. A committee was named, while other firms like G Norbert Cushman face assets of about 15,000 and liabilities near 53,000. settlements near 70 cents on the dollar are contemplated.

Robert K. Metcalf Wooldeaier Purchase Street Metcalf Messrs Walter Brown Walter Brown & Co Gardner Gardner,Perry & Hooper G. Norbert Cushman Lynn Braybrook & Knowles

Democratic City Committee Names Long List of Ward Officers

A private Wednesday meeting at Jim A. Andrew Hall set committees for the Democrats. President Maguire appointed numerous ward and specialized committees and a panel to report amendments to the constitution and by-laws.

Democratic City Committee Jim A. Andrew Hall Maguire Warren Fletcher Michael Doherty Mathew Keaney Joseph H. O'Neil P. J. Hyde John Babson M. M. Cunniff J. W. Davis John M. Maguire T. W. Jones John Miller John P. Santry Joshua Weston C. F. Quigley George 4. Sanderson Thomas Green P. J. Donovan H.N. Holbrook James Fagin James Devine J. W. Kenney P. J. Hanley Patrick Meehan N. T. Merritt M. F. Mooley Sargeant-At Arms Edward A. Kennedy John H. Burke Matthew Keaney N.T. Merritt

Fires Endanger Kneeland Street Shop and Nearby Areas

A late Wednesday alarm from box 3 reported a small blaze on the fourth floor of No 28 Kneeland Street occupied by Charles R Bennett chromes and picture frames. The fire confined to a rubbish barrel. Earlier a grass fire on Maywood Street near Highlands was briskly put out by Engine 24 crew. Also a minor water closet fire at No 211 Hanover Street was extinguished by residents.

Kneeland Street Charles R. Bennett Enginen En Riley Maywood Street Highelands No. 211 Hanover Street

Mystery Fire At Clark B Wood Yard At Craigie Bridge

A woman near the Craigie's bridge draw witnessed a man climb the fence and set a fire at Clark B Wood's wood yard on May 1. She saw three men go to a boat on the pier after the draw tender appeared, they rowed away when detected. Chief the gram requests the witness report at City Hall.

Clark B

Narrow Escape at Craigies Bridge Sees Child Rescued

Lewis Sands a seven year old resident of 36 Auburn Street fell overboard from Craigies Bridge around 7 P M on Wednesday. He was rescued from drowning by Charles Guyer and taken to the lobster house on the pier. Dr McDonald was summoned and after an hour of effort revived him but ordered rest for several hours.

Lewis Sands Auburn Street Craigie’s Bridge Charles Guyer McDonald

Collision at Woburn railroad yard fatal

Railroad Commissioners report a fatal train collision at Woburn last week was caused by a switch tender’s neglect to close a switch he had opened. They condemn the action and caution against such errors by young yard crews and operators.

Woburn

New England Readers Rally to Warner Kidney Remedy

A Lowell and Concord survey extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a miracle for Bright's disease and kidney ailments. Doherty's dramatic recovery after months of failing health is supported by doctors and merchants who praise the remedy's rapid relief and sustained benefit.

New Orleans Waring Memphis Col. Waring H. H. Warner and Co Rochester John Doherty Washington Street Concord N.H Doherty E. H. Foster Bright F. A. Stillings Boston Feifield Harrison Square Cohasset Mass Harvey Woburn Massachusetts Dy Barnette C. F. Batchelder Main Street Warner Sistory Jesus Charles F. Batchelder E. D. Clough Grocer Moses Ladd Gentlemen’s Furnisher H. Martin Eastman & Fitch Lowell Horace H. Knapp Summer Street Lawoke American House Frank O. Butterfield

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