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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1890

Page

5

Command of European Station Likely for McCann

Commodore William P. McCann is detached from the Boston Navy Yard command effective May 31 and will likely assume the European station. Captain Thomas C. Selfridge becomes yard commander, with potential interservice rank tensions from the Wabash’s Captain Carpenter. Also notes on patent law amendments and stamped envelopes contracts.

Wassixeron William P. McCann Boston Navy Yard United States Steamship Enterprise Stockholm John Ericsson Monitor Thomas C. Selfridge McCann Boston Yard Wabash Baton Yard Charles C. Carpenter Selfridge Board of Inspection and Survey Newport R. I Navy Omaha Asiatic Boston

Plan to seize Lower California and form independent republic

The San Francisco Chronicle outlines an alleged conspiracy by English investors and U S citizens to capture Lower California, establish a provisional government, and push annexation to the United States. The scheme reportedly centers on the Mexican Land and Colonization Company and discusses raids on Ensenada and other actions with a provisional government to be declared around August 1.

San Francisco Cal the Chronicle Today Lower California United States Los Angeles San Diego Mexican Land & Colonization Company Peninsula Lower California Washington Ensenada Democarta Alamo Alia Juana Minneapolis

Surprise flag presentation at Haveruite social

Major How Relief Corps No 47 invited Major How Women Relief Corps No 96 to a social at Haveruite on May 21. The women presented a new flag to the post in a patriotic ceremony led by Mrs. E B Savage and welcomed by Post Commander Lorenzo Frost. Music, speeches, and a banquet followed the surprise event.

Market Slump and Frisco Deal Rumors Stir Wall Street

Traders in New York fed a day of uneven activity as Atchison and Sugar fell amid raid-like selling near the close. Frisco purchase talks, signals of new stock, and insider talk buoyed prospects and drew attention to Osceola Mining and Hocking Valley Coal & Iron. Reports touched on copper, wheat futures, and railroad finance as investors weighed demand, supply, and potential seat values on exchanges.

New York Atchison Sam Gay Osceola Mining Company

Woollen and Worsted Overseers Hold Semiannual Meeting

The National Association of Woollen and Worsted Overseers met in Lawrence for a business session and a下午 program. G R Gates of Boston spoke on Grosslein Moser napping machines and a debate followed on Barker Davis and Furber rubbing machines. C P Madden praised American workers. Eleven new members joined. the group will reconvene in Boston in November.

Lawrence National Association of Woollen and Worsted Overseers G. R. Gates Boston Messrs. McCormick and Jones Barker & Davis C. P. Madden

Auction Sales Today Carpets and More at Leonard Co

Auction sales listed for today include carpets and various items by Leonard & Co at 3 p m. Also announced are several marriage notices and transfers of ownership in New England locations including Bean Roberts Inman Nichols Swan and Sturbon Porter with dates in May and towns Lexington Stoneham Concord Oakland Pembroke Templeton and Boston.

H. D. Lathrop St. FO Episcopal Church William Swan Pembridge Mary Winthrop Oakland Sturg Hogs Samuel C. Gann James A. Stureon Mary B. Shaw Sanborn —Porter Lexington Mr. Sr. Tapiee Gilbert W. Sanborn Elizabeth KR. Porter Templeton

Obituary notices and deaths dated May 19 20

Death notices from Lowell South Boston Cambridge Malden and Brooklyn chronicle May 19 and 20 include Rebecca A Allen widow of Rev William Allen age 80 Hannah Barry widow of William Barry age 89 Mrs Mary Jaxton 66 George W Dorr 31 Adelaide Pickering Lunney wife of Dr George Lunney and mother of Thomas R Pickering Amasa A McKusick 53 Ripley Ropes 70 with locations Lowell South Boston Cambridge Malden Brooklyn N Y and Portland Conn referenced.

George Lunney Aaeginer Thomas R. Pickering Portland Conn McKusick Cambridge Amasa A. McKusick Ropes Brooklyn N. Y Ripley Ropes

Balloon voyage over Egypt enthralls Cairo crowd in 1890

An account from Cairo describes four balloon ascents over the city and desert in April 1890. Spectators include British officers, locals, and travelers as officials try to manage crowds and police. The ascent reveals panoramic views of the Nile, Gezireh, pyramids, and Delta before an eventual desert descent and night in the sands.

Cairo Spxcray Egypt India Europe Doelterini Boston Effendis Esquires Gezireh Gizeh Pyramids Ismailia Canal

Brookline Eminent Domain Attempt in Dedham for Water Supply

Brookline water commissioners seek to condemn land along the Charles River from Bridge street to Captain Henry Onion's residence in Dedham to secure a water supply without drawing below the town. A petition circulates urging Dedham Selectmen to hire counsel and oppose the action in court. presentation set for Thursday afternoon.

DedHam Water Commissioners Brookline Charles River Bridge Street Needham Street Causeway Street Henry Onion

Country Club Spring Running Meets Opening Day

The Country Club hosts its spring running meet next Saturday at 3 o'clock with a large crowd expected. Five races attract many entries and promise exciting competition across all events.

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