14 May 1891
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1891
Page
1
The annual festival of public school children was held at Cadet Armory in Salem on May 5. About 300 children performed with the Cadet Orchestra and the hall was filled as over 1200 tickets were distributed.
At Roston May 13 Johann Sverdrup from Maya uez PA and at Boston May 13 Alert from Hayti. Baltimore May 13 Queensmore from Liverpool. Baltimore May 13 America from Bremen. New York May 13 Majestic from Liverpool. Southampton May 13 Spree from Bremen for New York and proceeded at 2 pm. Queenstown May 13 Gallia from Liverpool for New York and proceeded. Hamburg May 30 Willard from New York. Off Father Point May 15 Grimm from Hamburg and Antwerp for Montreal. Dover May 13 Zaandam from New York for Amsterdam. Moville May 13 Circassia from New York. Montreal May 10 Pickhuben from Hamburg. Off Father Point May 12 Ontario from Bristol for Montreal. Off Father Point May 11 Sarmation from Glasgow for Montreal. Bremen May 13 Lahn from New York. Hamburg May 12 Taormina from New York. Newcastle England May 18 Wetherby from New York.
Sailed steamers Noordland and Sorrento bound Antwerp and Hamburg. Cleared steamers Columbia Vogeleesang Maverick Daball Havana and others for multiple destinations. numerous vessels listed with cargo and origins. Ship names include City of New York, Bothnia, St Ronans, Endora, Picqua and Westernland among others. Ports mentioned span Antwerp Halifax Havana Liverpool Port au Prince and Rio Janeiro.
This morning’s news covers labor unrest and wage changes, including a lumber dealers boycott, Lynn wage reductions, and a coming miners strike in Illinois. It notes a Boston League victory over Chicago and major appeals and interpretations of eight hour laws. Foreign items report Czarewitch attack details, Corfu violence, new ministries in Egypt, and Lisbon’s censored telegrams amid financial tension.
In Hager W Va near Catlettsburg Ky, a family dispute at Squire Murphy's office led to a courtroom shootout. Four Hall brothers and two Steele brothers faced off. Samuel Steele and Hiram Steele were killed, L W Hall wounded, another Hall brother shot through the brain. The remaining two Steele brothers fled, deemed likely to avoid arrest.
James W. Phenix, the second of the Newport county jail burglars who escaped Sunday morning, was found Thursday afternoon in Tiverton woods. A.C. Hamlin's house owner detained him until officers arrived, and Phenix offered no resistance before being taken to jail, drawing hundreds to the station. He was placed in the cell farthest from Conway.
Worcester May 13 Daniel J Bolster Blackstone Valley reporter for the Evening Gazette attempted suicide at the Ux bridge railroad station this afternoon. He fired four shots two of which struck him one near the temple and one in the back of the head. He is reported to be dying after eighteen years with the Gazette. He had recently suffered an ankle sprain and ongoing poor health and insomnia.
In Moscow on May 13, Madame Benida the 28 year old lion tamer died from injuries after a lion attack at a circus last Wednesday. The animal ripped her arms and legs and a bite on the right side caused her death. She was married with four young children and this was her first accident.
Salem May 13 Special to the Post. At the annual meeting of the Salem Athenzum this afternoon the old board of officers was reelected. The election of Charles L. Hood as C in place of Dr. Henry Wheatland, resigned.
Diplomatic tensions flare as European and Latin American legations clash over perceived slights. European envoys boycott social events while Latin American representatives defend politeness and linguistic skill, warning of a possible clash among young diplomats unless courtesy improves.
Lisbon May 12 to 13 reports show improved cash flow with notes being cashed, banks issuing pennies, and brokers accepting high rates for cashing. Bank of Portugal reportedly authorized to issue 3 franc notes while government and Banco Lusitano aid rail stock deals. censorship tightens on telegrams.
In New York May 13 Judge Wallace opened the trial of Sarah Branagh versus William P. Smith over alleged Irish heirs to the late A. T. Stewart. Attorneys General Butler Secor for plaintiffs and Root Choate for the Stewart estate argued. The defense asserts Branagh as an alien mother of Mary Branagh cannot inherit Stewart assets. The judge favored the point and gave Butler until tomorrow afternoon to file briefs, with a ruling on law points due Friday afternoon.
In Williamstown May 13 a new tennis league brings Dartmouth Amherst and Williams to compete on each college ground in singles and doubles. In Kellogg courts the Dartmouth duo W I Gunnison and E W Pond beat Williams pair L W Pierson and H E Averys 8 6 3 6 7 5 6 4. Pierson faces Gunnison in singles tomorrow. prizes include a cup awarded after three victories.
William Henry Smith writes from Belfast that East Belfast MP Edward DeCobain must appear before a magistrate to answer gross immorality charges. He adds the Crown may change venue if local prejudice threatens justice.
London May 13 Lord Salisbury will examine a petition from the Blackburn Chamber of Commerce about the United States reciprocity treaty with Brazil. The petition claims Brazil gives US imports an advantage of 365 percent over British imports, and Salisbury promised due attention to the matter.
Paris May 13 The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill by 312 to 160 to permit a Paris mutual betting system under a tax. Tax proceeds will go to charitable institutions, with government control over racecourse regulation.
Dublin May 13 The National Press reports that since arriving in Ireland as commander in chief Lord Wolseley has become a home ruler and sees no military danger in granting home rule to Ireland.
May 13 Corfu reports escalating anti Hebrew violence with rioting resuming. Two Hebrews killed, several injured as troops disperse mobs and seal Hebrew quarter. Prefect summoned to Athens. Athens dispatches troops. London: England and France send gunboats to protect subjects.
An official dispatch from Tokyo reports the Czarewitch landed at Otsu on the way to Kioto when a Samurai sect policeman struck him with a sabre across the head. The sun helmet limited the wound to three inches. In St Petersburg Prince George of Greece is praised for striking the assailant with a walking stick.
The Prince of Wales suffers a slight influenza attack and misses a Buckingham Palace drawing room. The Queen orders the Duke of Connaught to hold tomorrow's levee instead. Mr Gladstone shows progress toward recovery as crowds gather at Park Lane for news from his residence.
Cairo May 13 The new ministry is Mustapha Frumy Pasha Premier and Interior Minister Rusupi Pasha Finance Zeki Pasha Public Works Tickans Pasha Foreign Affairs Fakhri Pasha Justice Artin Pasha Education.
May 13 report from Shanghai describes an anti European riot at Woo Hoo. Natives attacked and burned the Catholic Mission and several European dwellings. Europeans took refuge on river hulks as Her Majesty's ship Inconstant is ordered to the scene to protect lives and property.
The American steam yacht Sultana, owned by Mr. Trevor L. Parke of New York, arrived at Malta yesterday evening.
A May 13 banquet at Lyceum Hall in Woburn celebrated Blaine with strong Republican fervor. Attendees highlighted opposition to Harrison, urged independents to join, and pressed for McKinley era policies, with 250 present including Hayden Greenhalge Sprague Olin Swift Wyer Pollard Harlow March and True.
At the Fall River Spinners Association monthly meeting Thomas Ludden pressed questions on report sources. James Taylor was struck by Connolly and Ludden refused to leave as the hall adjourned amid disorder. Connolly left for the Central Police Station to file an assault complaint. The fight marks the association’s first in 23 years.
Italian consular agent Senor Corte says in an interview he saved the lives of Mayor Shakespeare, Mr. Parkerson, Mr. Wickliffe and other readers during a Mafia lynching. He describes a post killing fury to kill the Mayor and others, claims restraint, and advocates indemnity to families of dead Italians as a just measure.
Dr Graves in Denver denies ever admitting sending the whiskey bottle to Mrs Barnaby. He says he did not know he was accused of poisoning her until arriving in Denver. He hired Judge Furman as counsel and will not appear before the grand jury. Mrs Barnaby's friends employ Judge Belford. Indictment likely. Furman seeks immediate trial.
London May 13. Mr Parnell addressed a large meeting in Limehouse amid disorder as anti-Parnellites invaded the building. A fierce staircase clash led to police intervention and many broken heads. In Dublin a priest of Dunmore refuses to administer the sacrament to Parnellites.
Fall River May 13. It has been decided to pick the Fall River cricket eleven for the coming season. Named are John N. Howard captain Frank M. Burges George Platt Orlando Draper James Taylor John Dewhurst Fred Baxter J Boyd James Hindle Archie Holt J Windle Will Hyde Clarence Bufflinton. First game set for Ashton. R L May 23.
Judge O'Brien of the New York Supreme Court refused to grant a restraining order sought by Dunlap's Cable News Company to stop the Associated Press from withholding its news from papers that violated AP rules by using the Dunlap report.
New York May 13 Secretary Blaine's health continues to improve though he probably will not go out for a day or two yet. The brief bulletin notes steady progress without specifying further plans or dates.
Harvard seniors were bitterly disappointed as the junior crew won the race on the Charles River. The victory came with two lengths of water separating the winners from the trailing seniors.
The Harvard Juniors outpaced the Seniors and Sophomores in a rough class race. Fouling by the Senior crew caused repeated interference with the Sophomores and Freshmen, leading to a demanded rematch that the captains refused. Juniors led from the start and finished with two lengths ahead, while the Seniors finished last due to fouls and poor steering.
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