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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1891
Page
2
The freshmen surged to a win in a close race with the seniors and sophomores, finishing about a length ahead of the seniors who took second place. The juniors held a steady, powerful stroke and led to a roaring crowd at the boat house. Time was 11m 14s with heavy cheering along the shore.
A fire at the Baptist Church on Main street in LexIncron destroyed the building after smoke and flames erupted this afternoon. The adjacent residence was saved, and losses are estimated around $10,000 with $5,000 insured. The fire likely started from an overheated stove under the belfry. The Han cock Congregational Church offered shelter for next Sunday.
The Crawford county grand jury found three true bills for embezzlement against ex State Senator George B Delamater and his sons ex State Senator George W Delamater Thomas A and Victor M Delamater. The firm members faced two depositor plaintiffs Killin and Murray in two cases and Cashier Delamater in the third with the Commonwealth as prosecutor.
Worcester May 13 Clark Wells Hatch former Boston agent of the Travellers Insurance Company was indicted by the grand jury for uttering a forged order. He will be arraigned tomorrow. His counsel has moved for access to the books of the Hatch and Woodman partnership and Judge Staples will hear arguments on the motion tomorrow.
Mixed reports from Washington and San Francisco discuss the Itata and Charleston in relation to Acapulco as a potential neutral port. Officials note news reliability is low, while experts debate legal stances on piracy versus recapture and possible seizure if Itata enters Acapulco with contraband.
The Itata and Chase would must coal up for a multi port voyage from San Diego toward Valparaiso with a 5600 mile route. Fuel shortages and loading delays threaten the Chilean operation as two vessels require coal and face possible overhauls before reaching Chilean waters.
At Iquique on May 13 the monitor Huascar the gunboat Magallanes and transports Aconcagua Cachapoal and Diobio arrived from Caldera and Antofagasta with about 1500 troops under Lovez Frias and Valenzula. Senator Irarrazaval and deputies were aboard and the troops paraded the streets to cheers. Irarrazaval is named Minister of the Interior. New York reports say Chilean insurgent directors linked to Paris decrees were aboard Blanc o Encalado when it sank. Paris notes Balmaceda talks faltered but arbitration by France the United States Brazil is expected to proceed.
The Inter-Club Bowling League issued official per bowler and team averages. Warren M Hill beat H E Lodge and F M Wood for the highest individual average in a tight race with Brown Follett and Johnson among near rivals.
Forecast till 8 p.m. Thursday: fair in New England and Eastern New York with stationary temperatures. Maine may see slightly warmer conditions and variable winds.
The forecast calls for near clear skies in northern New England with westerly winds and little temperature change in Vermont while Maine and New Hampshire warm. Southern New England remains fair with possible local showers toward evening. Friday should be fair with westerly winds. A high pressure system sits over the middle coast while a depression off Nova Scotia influences conditions.
The New Hampshire Club gathered at the Revere House with talks on preserving the National Banking System. Honor guests J H Walker of Worcester and C C Moore of Nashua spoke as nine new members were elected. At Thorndike Hotel the New Church Club held its annual meeting with Rev J K Smyth elected president and remarks on The Miraculous Conception. Numerous society gatherings followed at Tremont and other hotels with dinners, reunions, and social events.
New York May 13 The 75th anniversary of the American Bible Society was celebrated in Chickering Hall. Rev Dr Phillips Brooks delivered the principal address on Vitality of the Bible. Delegates from Britain Scotland and Canada spoke, with Rev Dr Vermilye giving the benediction.
The steamer George Roberts and the towboats Eagle and Twilight were burned tonight in Pittsburgh. Loss estimated at 47,000 dollars, partly insured.
The presidential party arrives in Nebraska with speeches at Hastings and Lincoln. Governor Thayer and city officials greet the visitors. In Omaha a public reception follows with thousands of locals, including school children and military escorts. The president tours Beech building, Creighton College, and Saunders residence before departing at dusk.
Reports from Haiti describe a May attack on President Hippolyte near Hayti city. Four assailants fired from beneath a bridge, killing two of the president's companions. the attackers fled. A new revolution and civil war are feared as details remain unclear.
Lisbon May 13 Mrs Batcheller wife of the United States Minister to Portugal was seriously injured today in a carriage accident and lies in a critical condition. She and her daughter were returning from a visit to the Queen's palace when the carriage axles broke. Miss Batcheller was hurt but not severely.
In London on May 13 the House of Lords approved Lord Monks Wells's copyright bill at its second reading, with a pledge that no further progress would be made on the measure during this session of Parliament.
The June Atlantic will feature Carl Schurz on Lincoln inspired by Hay and Nicolay, plus Barrows on What the Southern Negro is Doing for Himself. New Life of Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr will be in two volumes with portraits. Susan L. Moore authors Ryle's Open Gate. Holt & Co plan Falckenberg modern philosophy history translation. June Season offers designs for costumes and art work for homes and children.
An elderly Biddeford resident distrustful of courts finally places his faith in Judge Haskell after walking from Biddeford to Alfred for years to pursue his case. He mistakes the judge for his lawyer and the court proceeds to a default, ending his long quest with relief.
Old machine prices accepted as part payment for the latest Home sewing machines. Light running condition offered. Located at 160 Tremont Street.
A critical appraisal of Ed Ward Everett Hale's biography of James Freeman Clarke. The review notes the work combines Clarke's diary and correspondence with an introductory section by Samuel May and an appreciative editorial voice by Hale. It highlights omissions on Clarke's 1884 politics and on his writings like Ten Great Religions, discusses Clarke’s religious-conciliatory stance, and quotes Hedge on Clarke as a poet.
An exhaustive treatise on wood carving is presented in a compact manual authored by Charles G. Leland, noted as late director of the institution or department mentioned in the excerpt. The work promises detailed guidance on carving techniques, tools, and artistic approaches for craftsmen and students.
The notice reviews manuals and texts for schools including Leland’s Manual of Word Carving revised by Holtzapffell, Appleton's School Physics, and Harper's School Speaker by James Baldwin. It highlights clarity, instructional value, and suitability for elementary to advanced readers, with firm publication details and publishers.
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